This has been our go-to neighborhood eatery for almost 2 years. It is one of the best restaurants, if not the best restaurant, for miles around. The ambiance is warm and lively, with a dynamic, feel-good vibe and good, live music on the weekends. The dishes are creative and tasty. And this isn't just trendy, creative, unhealthy fare... There is something for everyone. The happy hour is a good value. The clientele is upscale but not pretentious. The staff is friendly. The hostesses are absolute gems and as helpful as can be - especially in having to deal with high demand at peak times. The specialty drinks are creative. Several of the servers and bartenders are highly professional and helpful. Others... less so. I am stopping short of giving the Salty a 5 because, in our many times there, there have been some areas of improvement. These include the service not being as good as what we have come to expect, certain areas of the restaurant being too loud, too crowded or too hot, and the kitchen running out of signature dishes - sometimes even early on in the evening. Again, a few areas of improvement over our many visits. And mostly related to the high demand on this place. I highly recommend this restaurant.