Reviews

Overall Total Score
3.3 out of 5
Good | 4570 reviews

What Beth S doesn't like about Salt Box:
We loved this place when it was out on route one it was small and intimate and the food was amazing. Ever since moving to Winter Harbor, it just hasn't been the same. You can tell that the owner struggled to upgrade to a larger space in terms of service and maintaining quality for more people, especially with the current labor shortage. We often felt we were paying much more than the food and experience was worth, bu... View all feedback. What Mary B likes about Salt Box:
We were blown away by the views, atmosphere and overall peacefulness of the location. The reservation only style was amazing enough parking and social distancing. The menu was somewhat limited but did have ultra high quality ingredients and craftsmanship. Overall a true New Englander dinner experience priceless View all feedback.

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Heyrestaurants
3.0 ★ from 3482 reviews
Brenda
26.01.2024 - 18:37

This is a hidden Secret I come here every summer Iv passed it on my way to camp wanted to try it But always running for seafood I stopped...

Ellen
26.01.2024 - 18:37

Came in as a party of one. Treated like royalty. Genial atmosphere and delicious Christmas dinner!

Abby
26.01.2024 - 18:37

Excellent service, ambience and meal! Wonderful date night!

Candace
26.01.2024 - 18:37

Had a snowy dinner with friends tonight. food was AMAZING. Shared the calamari app with my sister, good portion size of tender pieces of calamari with...

Jackie
26.01.2024 - 18:37

Everytime I have gotten food here it has been amazing! Will be going back soon.

Int Restaurants
4.1 ★ from 469 reviews
Mary
18.07.2023 - 15:01

We were blown away by the views, atmosphere and overall peacefulness of the location. The reservation only style was amazing enough parking and social distancin...

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Yulia
18.07.2023 - 15:01

My husband and I went here on our honeymoon and it did not disappoint! Not only was it a beautiful location and view but the food was delicious!!! Then owners o...

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Mark
18.07.2023 - 15:01

Absolutely one of the best meals I have ever had. Steak done perfectly, garlic mashed scumsous. Can't believe only 4.2 stars. Things must have changed. 5 stars...

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Tanya
18.07.2023 - 15:01

Make sure you make a reservation. The Salt Box is our most favorite restaurant in Maine. Make sure you order the fries with lemon sauce. All the plates were del...

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Muneer
18.07.2023 - 15:01

Went to Salt Box to celebrate my wife’s birthday. I have a finnecky son who barely finishes his food. He ordered the steak and he said it is the best steak he h...

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Yelp
4.6 ★ from 81 reviews
Beth
20.12.2023 - 16:39

We loved this place when it was out on route one it was small and intimate and the food was amazing. Ever since moving to Winter Harbor, it just hasn't been the...

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Michelle
20.12.2023 - 16:39

Our first time in Maine and we were so pleasantly surprised by how perfect our night ended up being we owe it all to Saltbox!! This was a Sunday evening and my...

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Nancy
20.12.2023 - 16:39

I went to Salt Box three times this summer each meal was superb particularly special were the soups and deserts. For those concerned about COVID this is a reall...

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Dean
20.12.2023 - 16:39

Drove out to your place today for lunch, since your yelp page says open 12 to 3pm. But your closed for lunch please update your page so others do not waste thei...

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Taylor
20.12.2023 - 16:39

The pretentiousness is palpable, which was actually hard to find in Maine, thank goodness, and also odd bc there was nothing exceptional except the view. We tho...

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Google
4.4 ★ from 114 reviews
JD
20.12.2023 - 16:39

Delicious haddock chowder, green salad, and basil blueberry lemonade. The restaurant itself is a comfortable Maine atmosphere. Great service.

Wayne
20.12.2023 - 16:39

Went to the Saltbox on 9/16/21. Food was excellent. The waitress argued with a member of our party over which potato they had ordered, really just fix it. Dinin...

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Karina
20.12.2023 - 16:39

It never fails. Nice meals. Consistent good quality. Upscale atmosphere. Great restaurant in a small town. We keep coming back.

Stuart
20.12.2023 - 16:39

Wonderful, tasty meal

Facebookpag
5.0 ★ from 1 reviews
TonyandCharla
20.12.2023 - 16:39

Excellent atmosphere and the food is unique and delicious. Wonderful service with a beautiful view of the Maine seashore.

Facebook
4.0 ★ from 129 reviews
Foursquare
3.6 ★ from 10 reviews
Tripadvisor
4.4 ★ from 209 reviews
Restaurantguru
4.5 ★ from 619 reviews

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