Fresh Salt

I struggle with this place. First, let me say I’ve actually often enjoyed the drinks I’ve gotten here. My problem with Fresh Salt is service-related. I think they’re generally under-staffed, so when a group of people come from work or whatever (who else is going to happy hour in the Seaport?) their first reaction in my multiple experiences there is annoyance, or passive-aggression. As one example: they don’t have a host, yet they’ll be rude to you if you don’t magically intuit that, say, moving tables is against their rules (there’s no signage which makes this clear, either). The drinks are good, but given all of the alternatives mere steps away, it’s just not worth the hassle.

Upscale end of a dive bar. The bartenders are great, the happy hour goes until 8, there's indoor and outdoor seating. No fuss.

Excellent food, better drinks, nice quiet atmosphere with great music. Will definitely visit again! Turkey brie sandwich was off the chain!

I really enjoyed stopping in here ahead of seeing a show at Pier 17! Cozy bar with decent food, the kale Caesar salad was a definite win! They also have happy hour until 7!

Classy, artsy and affordable. The servings are a bit small for my taste but tasty. Especially good for brunch

Very good quesadillas and a better host. Dina . Thank you for always treating us like family

Small, unassuming, lovely little place. The music was good, food tasty, and prices very reasonable. While I didn’t have their happy hour specials, they did have them. Came here on a recommendation, and am glad to have had the chance to visit.

Lovely atmosphere and staff, I discovered an amazing cocktail , ‘Chai sidecar’ ! Thank you for the lovely cocktail and music 🎶

I struggle with this place. First, let me say I’ve actually often enjoyed the drinks I’ve gotten here. My problem with Fresh Salt is service-related. I think they’re generally under-staffed, so when a group of people come from work or whatever (who else is going to happy hour in the Seaport?) their first reaction in my multiple experiences there is annoyance, or passive-aggression. As one example: they don’t have a host, yet they’ll be rude to you if you don’t magically intuit that, say, moving tables is against their rules (there’s no signage which makes this clear, either). The drinks are good, but given all of the alternatives mere steps away, it’s just not worth the hassle.

Upscale end of a dive bar. The bartenders are great, the happy hour goes until 8, there's indoor and outdoor seating. No fuss.

Excellent food, better drinks, nice quiet atmosphere with great music. Will definitely visit again! Turkey brie sandwich was off the chain!

I really enjoyed stopping in here ahead of seeing a show at Pier 17! Cozy bar with decent food, the kale Caesar salad was a definite win! They also have happy hour until 7!

Classy, artsy and affordable. The servings are a bit small for my taste but tasty. Especially good for brunch

Very good quesadillas and a better host. Dina . Thank you for always treating us like family

Small, unassuming, lovely little place. The music was good, food tasty, and prices very reasonable. While I didn’t have their happy hour specials, they did have them. Came here on a recommendation, and am glad to have had the chance to visit.

Lovely atmosphere and staff, I discovered an amazing cocktail , ‘Chai sidecar’ ! Thank you for the lovely cocktail and music 🎶

Fantastic happy hour until 8PM. It's small and dive-y inside but my friend and I were able to grab seats quickly on a Wednesday around 7PM!

Been coming here for ages, easily the best casual brunch in the city. Also it's super low key on weekends, not a hassle.

If you want to get service with fake drinks that make you feel like shit the next day with rude service this is your place , The worst!!!!!

Was looking for somewhere with outdoor seating for a bite and a drink. After viewing several restaurants that didn't grab my attention, I came across Fresh Salt with their Happy Hour sign. They have happy hour seven days a week from 4-8 pm. Wine and mixed drinks are $6 and drafts are. $5. Their food consists of sandwiches and small plates. The service is friendly and down to earth. My happy hour red was a drinkable Montepulciano. My grilled chicken sandwich on a bed of greens was what I needed and relatively healthy. The food and drink was a 3.5, and the service and the prices were 5 stars. Inflation has not hit their prices which are amazingly low. I'll be back when I check out a concert at Pier 17 later this summer.

Great happy hour. Nice ambience Didn't try the food as yet but it looks delicious The staff are very friendly

I've come to this place several times for the Autumn Tippler. The drinks are decent and the vibe is casual. I've never had the food here but I wouldn't mind trying something from their menu. They have good happy hour prices and the bar is always full. I would suggest trying the outdoor seating if the weather is good.

A vibey bar - small, dark, not too loud, intimate. Would be a cozy spot for dates. Drinks here are solid and reasonable. The space inside isn't big - only a few tables and bar seating. More lkey, slightly rustic? vibes.

Great happy hour spot in the seaport with $4-5 drafts, $6 well and wine. They've got pretty good spinach artichoke dip too. Outdoor area is spacious while the interior is small but cozy.

Still one of the best happy hours downtown, perhaps in all of Manhattan. Reminds me of the pre-pandemic times. $6 wine and well liquor until 8 PM every day. Small menu of bar food, mostly Mediterranean inspired. Some of it kind of healthy-ish. If you're looking for something a little more decadent, the artichoke dip is divine and almost taste like crab dip. Nice vibe inside and plenty of outdoor seating for the more COVID-cautious in these uncertain times.

Great post-work happy hour spot right on the seaport! They have beers and wine for around $6-$8 from 4-8pm! It's a small bar with a few tables in the back that's good for larger groups (4-8ppl), and they have standing room in the front and seats outside for when it's warm. Some days they're empty but the last few times I've been they've had reservations for tables and a sizeable crowd, so would recommend calling ahead to get a table if you have a larger group.

Laid back, chill ambiance. Definitely perfect place to chat it up with friends. Didn't get to try food. Bartender and all workers were super nice.

Went for the autumn tippler and got the seaport siren. Yummy drink but perhaps more lemony than I like. But good casual place and lovely outdoor setup. The indoor seemed extremely cozy although I didn't stay for long. I'll be back if I'm in the area

Great bar in fidi. It has long been one of my favorites here with a great happy hour, nice ambience and friendly staff.

This place is adorable - outdoor seating (get there early) and fantastic Happy Hour. Love the overall vibe there. The service is fabulous across the board! Special thank you to Anne and Layla and the bartenders there who are top notch! The artichoke dip and pita are to die for! Highly recommend if you're in the neighborhood!

Brooo The artichoke dip is to die for. It was hearty and gooey and just the perfect ratio. I think I could eat it once a week. Only wish was pita was flashed grilled or something but whatever. I would also go as far to say the cocktails were very cheap considering it's in Financial District. I would have rate this place closer to one dollar sign than two.

Stumbled upon this place with the help of Yelp one Saturday night in the Seaport. We were looking for a place with chill vibes, not-too-loud music with good food and drinks, and this place checked all the boxes. We sat at the bar, which is small and intimate (I think there were about 6 seats total). The bartender was attentive and friendly, and the mixed drinks were tasty. They also have a small food menu; we ordered a quesadilla and their special item, a meatloaf sandwich - both of which were very tasty. Overall, Fresh Salt is a great spot if you're looking for a chill spot to drink and chat.

I've been to Fresh Salt a couple of times in the past, and when it comes to being in a comfortable environment to catch up with friends, this place does not fail to please. First, finding a venue that has happy hour isn't so easy in the vicinity, and theirs is quite good. Happy hour specials run from 4 pm to 8 pm and it includes: $6 wine such as Rose, Sauvignon Blanc & Montepulciano as well as $5 draft beer and well drinks. In addition, their craft cocktails normally $12 were $8. There was no table service therefore orders must be placed at the bar for both food and drink---however, food was served to the table once ready. We settled in the back part of the establishment but there were also seats at the bar and when the weather permits--outdoor dining. Their menu in terms of food was simple but diverse: sandwiches, salads, dips for sharing (hummus & artichoke) and additional plates. For drink, I selected Rose while my friends opted for the red. We also ordered food upon which two of my friends chose the meatloaf sandwich while I went with the breaded eggplant sandwich. Most entrees averaged at $12 with some less expensive items. My sandwich was breaded eggplant (assuming it was fried) with mozzarella and pesto on a ciabatta bread. I chose a salad rather than potato chips to accompany the delicious sandwich. My friends enjoyed their meal very much. Fresh Salt is a cute, homey type of establishment with good choices. Music seemed to be of the 60s genre all evening. This place is an old reliable.

Came here on a whim because the exterior looked cute, their food was really good! I ordered mac & cheese, and also shared some strawberry pancakes with my friend. Light and summery, the area is nice and welcoming. They have a few tables for outdoor seating, which would be really great when it's nice out.

I think this place is a cool bar to hang out in for after work drinks or maybe a date. It feels very cozy and has fun music playing. That being said, it isn't the best if you want a sit down dinner. First of all, table service ends after 4pm so you have to order everything at the bar and then get your own water, glasses, etc. the menu isn't huge, mostly sandwiches and salads. I came for dinner after an outdoor concert at the seaport nearby and had been wanting to check this place out anyways. I ordered the turkey and Brie sandwich with a side of quinoa. The sandwich was pretty good- it comes on nice toasted whole grain bread. The turkey was cold though so it would have been nice if the whole sandwich had been grilled, not just toasted bread and then put together. The quinoa salad was ok, not bad but nothing special. The drink I ordered, (I think the Beekman) was quite good though. If I were to go back it would probably be for happy hour since all the cocktails sounded really good!

We stayed at Mr. C. Looking for a nice cocktail, we went to Fresh Salt. There were only 4 cocktails on their list. There was no service. My cocktail was 90% Ice... $15.00 for an Aperol-veryIcy-Spritz. Disappointing.

The waitress with the short brown hair was horrible. She barely spoke out loud and would rush everything. We could barely hear her. The only time we heard her was when she flirted with other guys, DRANK ON THE JOB with them, and screamed about her roommates. The food is horrible, could have made it better in our own kitchen. By far worst experience. Bad drinks, and small.

Came here twice for their happy hour. They have a few tables outside to sit on a nice day. And a few tables inside. I believe their happy hour runs from 4pm until 7 or 8pm and no waiter service, must order at the bar. I mostly come here for the beer, they have a good IPA on tap that is cold and crisp and only 5 bucks during happy hr...cant beat that in the area! Can't say much about the food as we only had the artichoke dip which was really not good. Service from the bartender was friendly and fast.

My first time at the spot and it felt like home. Happy hour til 8pm! Thank you very much! The bartender Laila was lovely. I had margaritas with some co-workers and they were delicious. It was a blistering cold night on Friday. Taco plays was closed for a private event. Another bar around the corner let us down when we realized there waa no happy hour on Friday. (Really? You gone just br as our hearts like that? LMAO) And then...there was Fresh Salt. Like a beacon of light whispering...'come in...come in....' and then? We did! Drink we're awesome. It seemed like a really fun neighborhood or local spot. I chatted it up with a regular there and had a pretty great convo. It also smelled like they server food but I wasn't hungry. Cozy, warm, and it wasn't a huge bar but it was a intimate space. I'm definitely going back there again! Cheers!

I have been to this happy hour budget friendly joint twice last year and it a nice hole in a wall spot in downtown Manhattan. I have had their pizzas which goes well with their happy hour drink specials. The mac n' cheese looks great and is pretty popular. The mixed drink (I got a moscow mule) cost only $8, but a margarita cost only $6 from 4pm-8pm. Unfortunately I don't have any pictures to show, but I read that it's opened again for indoor and outdoor dining.

I came here on a Friday with a party of four during happy hour and there weren't a lot of people eating at the restaurant yet. The waitress who had dark hair was serving us right off the bat was extremely rude and was trying to rush our order. Her impatience made us hesitant of staying but we decided to give this restaurant a try - worst mistake. Their drinks are mediocre, the artichoke dip was extremely salty. One of my friends ordered a cup of soup and it never arrived! When we wanted the check she avoided us like the plague and we ended up asking another server. Honestly this place is not worth it, there are so many nicer bars & restaurants just right around the corner from this one.

I came here to meet a friend for outdoor drinks when covid was a bit more calm in the city. The service was prompt and friendly. The drinks were well-made and the apps were tasty. I am not sure if it relates to the pandemic but I felt terribly wasteful that every drink was in a disposable pouch with straws. However, I understand if it was to make things a bit safer for the staff. I would certainly try Fresh Salt again.

This is BS. If we had been dining in, there is no way they would have sent this out. It would be almost comical if it hadn't cost so much. Will NEVER, EVER order trash from here again

I ordered from seamless around 530pm, and I'm not sure if the menu changes throughout the day, but not everything I saw on yelp was available to order. I ended up getting the eggplant sandwich with pesto, mozzarella, and tomatoes. I had to pick a side so I chose the Mac and cheese. Delivery was quick, and when it arrived it was still hot. The sandwich was good and I would probably order it again. It wasn't too big or too small although I did end up eating the Mac and cheese right after. The Mac and cheese didn't impress me at all. The cheese wasn't really good, and it wasn't gooey and stringy, or creamy, the way I personally like it. Amy's microwaveable Mac and cheese is better. If I had gotten a different side I would still give it three stars. Was happy with the delivery and the sandwich wasn't bad, but this won't be a go-to place for me.

I love coming here for brunch on the weekend! The servers are always friendly. Their food and coffee taste great every time I visit.

Love this spot! It's a charming little restaurant in the historic seaport district with a great ambiance. Nice music, not very loud in here. Came for lunch, but I've also been here for brunch and happy hour. Great happy hour deal! The brunch menu is small but great quality food. Ordered the chicken sandwich for lunch and it's fantastic. I highly recommend this spot for a nice, quiet meal!

Truly a great spot in the heart of the South Street Seaport area. Daily happy hour deals (even on Sunday) really seals a spot for me. It's cool spot to grab a drink at a table or hang at the bar. Great selection of wines and beers at a VERY reasonable price. The true star here came from another Yelper: the artichoke dip is probably the best version of this I've ever had or probably will eat. It came out hot, cheesy, creamy, and full of so much flavor and plenty of pita to go around. Looking forward to coming back here when the weather is better and trying some more delicious things on their menu and getting some more of those inexpensive drinks.

After a nice cruise over at the seaport, was able to finally visit Fresh Salt after their brunch hours (that part of their menu looks lackluster). Space isn't very big, but not many people at 3pm on a Saturday, with indoor and outdoor seating. Ordered the homemade meatloaf ($10) and substituted fries for mac n cheese ($3). Huge meatloaf with horseradish mayo served with lettuce on a sesame bun. Very filling meal, though could have used some more sauce (not much of a complaint). Mac and cheese was divine, nicely crisped on top and heavy cheese throughout. Meal would have been better with some hot sauce but was too hungry to care. Got a can of cider ($8) to wash it all down. If this place isn't packed, a good spot as any for a filling meal.

My husband and I love to stumble upon new places to eat and drink while visiting the city, which is how we found FreshSalt while in Fulton Market. We absolutely loved it. We arrived shortly before brunch ended on Saturday afternoon, with the intent of getting a snack and some drinks. We ended up splitting the Pepper Turkey on Ciabatta sandwich, which came with a small side salad. It was delicious. They also had another Pepper Turkey sandwich on their main menu. The bunch version had fig and brie, whereas the main menu version has green apples, brie, and mustard. I can imagine both are amazing, but I loved the fig jam. For drinks, my husband stuck with beer, but I tried their cocktail, The Beekman, which was very refreshing for a bourbon based drink. After that, I made the switch to wine. Some may not like this, but I actually appreciated that they did not have a huge selection of wines, just three reds and two whites. I think it makes choosing much easier. I also could have easily picked another cocktail, as they all sounded divine. Our quick bite and relaxing drink turned into a couple of hours enjoying Happy Hour with some regulars while sitting at the bar. We genuinely had a great time hanging out and talking with everyone. I love the feel of this restaurant, that it can be a great brunch location as well as late night bar spot. I definitely hope to come back when we visit again!

Sometimes come here if I need a place for a fairly casual lunch and also seating. They have a number of sandwiches which cost about $10 a piece. I've tried a few different types and have generally been pleased. Comes with a side of salad typically. Service is fairly quick and also friendly.

Simple basic brunch. But I think they are known for their speck. Speck is another word for hard core thick slab bacon. The atmosphere is charming. Great for neighborhood dedicated brunch spot but not a life changing experience. Brunch menu is lean and basic.

I love that there is this completely not obnoxious spot nestled in a neighborhood rife with obnoxious bars. Lush leather booths, smooth hard wood tables and bar, fresh flowers bursting out of bud vases, outdoor tables, plate glass windows for cheerful light in the daytime, and dim ambiance in the evening. This is a great place to plan a get-together with a group of people. My friend had his law school graduation party here in the large corner booth and it was perfect. Also great for a summer evening date, paired with a walk on the water and a drink at the outdoor tables here. A good spot for a working lunch as well or a drink meeting. The noise level is usually fine and the service is good. At peak times be prepared to wait a little. After table service hours end at 10pm be ready to bring your orders to the bar. The craft cocktail section of the menu offers a full selection and specials are written on the chalk board on the far side of the bar. A nice spot in a neighborhood whose selection of casual bars is overrun with bars catering to frat boys. Keep this one in your repertoire of places for dates, meetings, or just a nice solo cocktail.

Decent enough lounge type spot. Upon coming the first thing stated is that table service time is over so all orders have to be made at the counter. This is fine but "Hi welcome to Fresh Salt" sounds nice too. Looks a bit low on staff so it restricts the staff to food prep and drinks. I just went with a cocktail and the three cheese pita melt. Cocktail was ok and priced about right, pita melt was as described. Good but about what you expect at a tavern type spot. With a few friends this is the type of place to come for a drink or two before moving on to the main event. The ambience is dim with some eclectic music and is probably a bit more inexpensive than some of the other nearby spots but it's ok. Perhaps its a bit better for lunch, as it looks - a pass through spot for a few drinks.

Best drinks best food best ambiance best bartenders best servers never leaving you can't make me go. This is the only / bar restaurant in FiDi I will ever religiously go to. By the way the women servers are absolute fire (specifically Dina and Ryan... dime pieces) P.S. F the non dog lover who reviewed this place. They are friendly to humans and dogs alike eat a bar of soap thanks

Great place for brunch! We sat outside and they are super dog friendly. It's fairly limited seating outside. Brunch Food: Mac n cheese and side salad is a good choice. It's a typical flavored mac n cheese served in a regular bowl. I'd highly suggest the SALT sandwich. It has a spice to it due to the chipotle aioli sauce but very good! It comes with a side salad and the sandwich has a lot of greens in it too and is pretty hefty. The speck they have in the sandwich is good. Parts of it were a little tough but for the most part tasty. There aren't any drink specials for brunch, so you have to pay regular prices for drinks but the moscato is always a good go to for brunch. It seems they have good happy hour specials too, so looking forward to check out happy hour and have dinner here soon!

My friend and I were looking for a casual place to get a tea and chat mid-day during the week. I used to go to Fresh Salt for lunch all the time pre-covid, so we stopped by for tea and ordered 2 chamomile teas. The service was pretty bad from the beginning. Halfway through our tea, the music started blasting. My friend had a headache and asked if the server if she could turn down the music, her request was met with disdain (she literally rolled her eyes and grimaced). And no they did not turn down the music. But the server did come to our table to insist in a very aggressive manner that we purchase food. We said we just wanted tea. She said it was *legally* required that we purchase food with our tea. That we cannot just drink tea without food. Something she did not tell us prior to us sitting down. Also that's not true and there is no such requirement, or all cafes and coffee shops in New York City would be illegal. There is a covid rule that alcoholic drinks should be served with a food item, but that doesn't apply to non-alcoholic beverages. At that point with the music still blasting, we just wanted to leave and we told the waitress who was still arguing with us that we wanted to get the check and leave and she still insisted we were breaking the law and needed to purchase a food item: she even said just get the soup (chili) and take it with us to go, but we can't leave until we get a food item. My friend is vegetarian, why would we get a food item with meat in it? Seems disrespectful. It was so unpleasant and uncomfortable that we both got up to leave at this point and we insisted that we were only going to pay for the tea. At this point, she starts yelling at us, but went inside to talk to her manager (who I assume told her that she invented this ridiculous tea + food law in her head) and she came back and threw the check at us. Never again. UPDATE: Neither of us once inquired about a cocktail menu. We were very clearly having tea and not alcohol. I did ask about the soup, but decided against it since it had beef. Even when we asked for the check for *the tea*, the server would not let us leave and insisted and yelled at us that the law is that we have to order food with our tea. Even if the server was confused, there is no reason to be so hostile and aggressive towards us. Even after she checked with her manager and it turned that there is not tea + food law, she never apologized to us, instead she literally threw the check at our table and huffed away. We both live down the street from Fresh Salt and I used to love the place, but now I will never set foot in this establishment ever again after being yelled at in public by the server and treated in such a disrespectful manner. Would I have been treated so disrespectfully if I was white? Probably not. I highly doubt they would have yelled at white paying customer, the way they yelled at me. I still have not received an apology from the manager.

I used to love coming here for happy hour pre-pandemic. It would be packed and lively. I came here on a quiet Friday afternoon and it was just as great! The drinks were pretty good and the hot breaded eggplant sandwich was very tasty!

Yes! Come here for Happy Hour, service is usually quick, the drinks are reasonably priced, the beverage choices are expansive, the space is cozy but not loud, and the location is very convenient for lots of FiDi workplaces. But, I would say, do not come here for a meal or even bar snacks (beyond potato chips). They don't have fries or wings or any bar food to go with your drinks (which is usually fine by me, but just a note for others). The selection is pretty slim across the board (some salads and quiche). Though they do have a few sandwiches for lunch, which are good, but nothing special. The prices are high considering the portion size for the area, but not by much. A sandwich will set you back $18 (plus tax/tip). Service is standard, and the ambiance is nice.

Cute little neighborhood spot in the seaport. Three of us came here last night after ice skating at Pier 17. It was valentines day so we knew a lot of the restaurants in the area would have been packed with romantic, date night vibes, and that wasn't what we were looking for, so this place was perfect. Low key, small restaurant. There are no waitresses or waitress service, so you order everything at the bar. We got there right before happy hour ended which was great, so we got their Greenport beer. Not totally sure what it was, but their only HH beers were their three on draft, and she said that one was the most similar to a Bud Light, so it worked for us. This place has a very small menu, mostly sandwiches. I had the eggplant sandwich with pesto, mozzarella, and tomato on ciabatta and it was delicious. Really enjoyed it. I didn't mind the no waitress service, and have been to plenty of places like that, but the only thing I didn't like was the bartenders weren't very friendly. It was not crowded at all, and when we ordered drinks and then again when we order food, we had to wait at the bar a bit bc either the bartender was taking shots, or talking or just not being helpful. Then when I was walking back to my table w 3 pints of beer, one of the bartenders, was just standing by the tables watching me, without offering to help. I don't think it would have been a big deal to help and it would have gone a long way. I definitely would come back as I liked the food and it was a chill spot to hangout. There were also a bunch of other sandwiches I would have wanted to try.

I've been here several times (pre-Covid) and this is still a chill spot to grab a cocktail. My most recent experience was nice and just what I was looking for. This place is more low key, with a cozy and welcoming interior (they also have a nice outdoor area as well). The simple food/drink menu still offers great options. I would definitely recommend if you're in the area!

My favorite brunch spot. I live relatively close to here and this is one of my go to lunch spots. I've enjoyed ever dish I have tried here, especially the mac and cheese and their egg sandwich. Hands down the best egg sandwich in downtown! I'm always excited to come back here, especially when their brunch entree comes with a drink (non-alcoholic). The pork chop sandwich is a little thin on the meat but had great flavors. The space isn't that big but it's rarely packed when I go. I love sitting outdoors on a nice day and seeing all the dogs walk by. The prices here is decent for the location, it's a bit lower than their neighbors.

This place is incredible! We stopped in here after dinner for a drink and stayed for 3 hours! Anne was our bartender and took great care of us! She knows how to move the crowd. She's passionate about her job and it shows- we appreciate that! Her decision to take requests for one hit wonders really got people excited and jivey. It could not have been a more perfect night if she didn't play and dance to Oops! by Tweet ft. Missy Elliott. Please come check out this perfect bar near the waterfront. Totally clean, energetic place and full of fun energy!

Came here for happy hour because I was in the area. They have deals on drafts and wine from 4-8pm. There are some seats outside but you have to go inside to order. They also have a full food menu but I did not try anything. The bartender was friendly and the place was pretty empty when I got there around 4:30 but by 6:30 it started to pick up. Great find! Most happy hour places are so insanely crowded it's almost not worth the cheaper drinks. I will definitely be back!

I have a mixed perspective on Fresh Salt. Pros: The happy hour deals are really good (4-8PM), the location in seaport is nice, and the drinks are good. Cons: Our service was rather slow and inattentive. Also, I unknowingly ordered something that didn't count under the happy hour prices, but the wait staff did not inform me that I would be charged basically 3x the happy hour price for the drink. It was unexpected and a bit disappointing!

Great hidden gem! Happy hour 4pm-8pm daily. Great food selection and staff super friendly. Chill downtown vibe. Will definitely be back!