Rocksalt - Charlottesville

#15 - Seafood - Charlottesville, American, American

Rocksalt

★ 2.7 / 5 (481 reviews)

ROCKSALT in Charlottesville was the destination for many during restaurant week, but unfortunately, the experience fell short for some diners. With slow service, mediocre food, and a disappointing closure on one occasion, it seems that this restaurant may be facing some challenges. The lack of menu items, broken equipment, and microwaved meals didn't help its case either. However, there were bright spots in the form of delicious guacamole, good cocktails, and enjoyable happy hour specials. Although there were some issues with noise levels and missing chips and salsa for solo diners, the attentive service and lively ambiance still attracted some patrons. In the end, it seems that while ROCKSALT may have some improvements to make, there are still elements that appeal to those seeking a fun dining experience in the area.

Last update: 17.01.2026 from: Ibrahim

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★ 2.7 / 5 from 481 reviews

Was Ibrahim Bechtelar at Rocksalt a mag?
The staff at this restaurant, from the hostess to the waiters, were very pleasant. The food was delicious and we will definitely return. The noise level was a bit high, but not too overwhelming. View all feedback.

What Morton Armstrong dislikes about Rocksalt:
The waiter was terrible. I never checked for us. The power went out. Not her fault, but offered us no options like here is what we can get you. The waiter was drunk, then argued with us. You close, now I know why. View all feedback.

Jovani

23.11.2022

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Made reservations, in the restaurant, it was closed to do to chat problem. the next day went back and no one came to welcome us as we waited for 10 minutes.

Betsy

23.11.2022

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

I always see death on the horizon when a restaurant doesn 't have menu items. A well run place will never be out. But Rocksalt had no lamb on Saturday evening. We also learned the wood fired pizza oven is broken and can 't be used. Feels like a place in decline, and it hasn 't been open that long. Management must be awful. Stay away it 's only going to get worse.

Benton

24.09.2019

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

It was restaurant week in Charlottesville so we wanted to try out ROCKSALT. The food was very slow to come to the table- an hour for our appetizers and almost 15 minutes for our drinks at the start of it all. Food was mediocre. Will not be back which is sad bc it’s a great location and fun vibe on the inside.

Ibrahim

16.05.2023

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

The staff at this restaurant, from the hostess to the waiters, were very pleasant. The food was delicious and we will definitely return. The noise level was a bit high, but not too overwhelming.

Ardith

23.04.2023

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

We made reservations in advance but when we arrived at the restaurant, we found out it was closed due to technical issues. We returned the next day and waited for 10 minutes without anyone welcoming us.

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