Salty's on Alki
16 people recommend, 6 warn against itvia r/Seattle, r/AskSeattle27 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Many commenters recommend Salty's on Alki for brunch, and some praise the food and the view, with a few suggesting it for special occasions. Many commenters find it pricey, and one dislikes an added surcharge on the bill. A couple of commenters call the food bland or mediocre. Reports on the brunch buffet differ: two commenters say it is gone, while two others still describe one.
Address
Salty's on Alki Beach, 1936 Harbor Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98126
At a glance
- Price
- Premium
- Best for
- Breakfast
- Opinions divided
- Yes
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Mixedu/capp0205 in r/Seattle · Nov 2024taste
Quips that the meal tastes bland while the scenery stands out.
- Caveatu/Maccadawg in r/Seattle · Nov 2024price
Visited recently and was put off by the menu price; also noticed a loud nearby table.
- Caveatu/livingHOFlifestyle in r/Seattle · Nov 2024price
Calls the returned brunch's price outrageous and asks whether it's worth it.
- Recommendsu/margo_beep_beep in r/AskSeattle · Sep 2026taste
Recommends its brunch for a special occasion, citing great food and a view of downtown, though it costs more.
- Mixedu/Oolon42 in r/Seattle · May 2024taste
Once loved the brunch there, but says the website shows the buffet is no longer offered.
- Recommendsu/wwJones in r/AskSeattle · Apr 2026
Recommends Salty's as the brunch pick and suggests taking the water taxi there for fun.
- Recommendsu/cruisin13 in r/AskSeattle · Aug 2025
Names Salty's on Alki as a brunch recommendation.
- Caveatu/Zlifbar in r/Seattle · Nov 2024price
Says the signature view explains mediocre, overpriced food.
Show all 27 cited comments
- Recommendsu/Grouchy_Evidence2558 in r/AskSeattle · Sep 2026
Praises the brunch and the views at this Alki spot.
- Mixedu/Street_Caramel_3084 in r/AskSeattle · Jan 2026price
Suggests it, while flagging its buffet format and somewhat high prices.
- Recommendsu/Alternative-Yam6780 in r/AskSeattle · Jan 2026
Gives a one-word direct answer naming this spot for the group breakfast request.
- Recommendsu/Here2lafatcats in r/AskSeattle · Dec 2025
Calls it the best brunch, but is unsure whether it runs on weekdays.
- Caveatu/YaGurlSloth in r/Seattle · Nov 2024price
Dislikes the added bill surcharge the restaurant keeps and says such fees are spreading.
- Recommendsu/BusyCantaloupe447 in r/AskSeattle · Sep 2026ambience
Offers this as the fancier West Seattle option and thinks it is probably accessible.
- Caveatu/AffectionateDate6676 in r/Seattle · Nov 2024value
Says the brunch is not worth it, without giving further detail.
- Recommendsu/-fernetaboutit- in r/AskSeattle · Oct 2026
Describes Salty's as a fun, seafood-leaning brunch reachable by water taxi.
- Recommendsu/Jasperblu in r/AskSeattle · Oct 2026
Suggests Salty's in West Seattle as a short walk from the water taxi.
- Recommendsu/StitchinStatistician in r/AskSeattle · Sep 2026
Calls it their favorite brunch and agrees it suits this kind of occasion.
- Recommendsu/Reasonable-Check-120 in r/AskSeattle · Jan 2026
Offered as a breakfast option, paired with another suggestion in a short direct answer.
- Recommendsu/1rarebird55 in r/AskSeattle · Aug 2025
Lists Salty's among recommended spots.
- Recommendsu/Full-Policy705 in r/AskSeattle · Apr 2026
Points the asker to Salty's menu as a possible match for the oyster and brunch request.
- Recommendsu/terknboo in r/AskSeattle · Jan 2026
Describes its brunch buffet as a nice option.
- Recommendsu/CC_206 in r/AskSeattle · May 2025
Recommends it.
- Recommendsu/Seaguy7 in r/AskSeattle · May 2025ambience
Recommends this West Seattle spot for breakfast, citing downtown views; notes it's somewhat pricey.
- Caveatu/steve_mar in r/Seattle · Nov 2024price
Would skip it at this price, since they could not eat enough to make it worthwhile.
- Mixedu/shittydiks in r/Seattle · Nov 2024value
Recommends it only for special occasions, not as a value deal.
- Mixedu/Hold_Effective in r/Seattle · May 2024taste
Misses the buffet; finds the brunch menu decent and the view still great, but is sad it's gone.
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