Salt Water Social

To celebrate my 30th birthday, my wife curated a weekend full of experiences for us, including tasting a few restaurants around Colorado we had not yet tried. Our third stop (if you do not count my obligatory stop to Call your Mother for brunch) was Salt Water Social and it was my wife, myself, and my best friend of 19 years. Saltwater Social is affiliated with STK and when you walk in, you definitely can see the similarities, but also the distinct differences, with service and an enjoyable experience being at the top of both.  As if the friendly staff was not enough, the ambiance in this place is to die for. During the day the sunlight bounces off the aquatic themed décor, really giving the impression that you are underwater. The intentionally placed mermaids throughout and the blue accents sprinkled in against the white marble, really make this place stunning. At night the dim lighting and candles give it a darker deep blue ocean feel which we also enjoyed (but is a little hard for photos).  Our server's name was Jess and not only was she knowledgeable, she was so sweet and so attentive.  We happened to stop in at happy hour, which really enabled us to try a lot for a good price. To simplify the process, they have you order everything at once, and then pace it as it comes out.  We tried:-              Beer Battered Snow Crab (Happy Hour)-              Bay Scallop Ceviche (Happy Hour)-              Lil' Brg (Happy Hour)-              Caesar Salad (enough for 3 people to share with the intention of having a side salad)-              Shrimp Scampi (2)-              Beef Short Rib Braised in Red Wine w/ creamed potatoes  Beer Battered Snow Crab 10/10 - As someone who does not like to fight with their food, this was perfect for me, and I honestly could have had an entire plate (which is available to you if you select the Surf n Turf option). The flavor was absolutely delicious, paired with a sauce that had a bit of a kick to it.  Bay Scallop Ceviche 10/10 - I did not try this as it was one serving, but my wife said it was delicious and had the perfect balance of infused flavors. Lil Brg 10/10 - I did not try this as it was one serving, but my best friend shared that it was delicious, the sauce added to the juiciness and the fries were really good. Caesar Salad 10/10 - I love a good Caesar salad, and this one did not disappoint. They were sure that the dressing was infused throughout the salad and every bite was super fresh along with the delicious croutons that were not too hard or too soft.  Shrimp Scampi 10/10- The shrimp on this plate were MASSIVE and jam packed with flavor. I found myself taking multiple bites of a plate that was not mine. The parmesan matched with the other flavors they had set in this delicious dish were soooo good. My wife and best friend agreed they both could have eaten the shrimp alone if they had to because it carried so much flavor. Beef Braised Short Rib 9/10 - The only thing that did not get this plate a perfect 10 is that I wish I had a bit more potatoes and maybe a vegetable to accompany it. What I will say is that the short rib was cooked to perfection, the potatoes were creamy and carried enough flavor that you could eat them on their own, but they also paired very well with the short rib. The short rib was tender and fell apart whenever you touched it and truthfully made for a delicious experience. Our server closed out the night with Birthday shots for the table and then offered to take pictures of us. We had a phenomenal time, and I cannot wait to come back and try so many other things.

Salt Water Social - Cherry Creek, Denver, CO: Anniversary Dinner ReviewOccasion: 26th anniversary celebration, first visit to Salt Water SocialReservation: Special request for a quieter, romantic table through OpenTableInitial Experience:- Greeted warmly by enthusiastic staff outside and inside- Seating confusion: Initially led to the main noisy area, then quickly moved to a quieter section after request- Asked to be seated at an unoccupied table in the quieter area; manager Ally and staff worked quickly to accommodate, even offering to lower the musicService:- Exceptional service from Daniele - thorough menu rundown, great recommendationsNeil, Ally, and the team went above and beyond to ensure our comfortFood:- Chef Devonte and the kitchen staff cooked everything to absolute perfection!- Appetizers: Fresh Catch Oysters, Caesar Salad, Chef's Special Seafood Fondue- Drinks: Mocktail and Sauvignon Blanc- Entrées: Crabcake plate with asparagus and fries (wife), dry rub chimichurri lamb chop plate with broccolini and cheesy potato cake (husband)Overall: Excellent food, attentive service, and a memorable anniversary experience. We'll definitely return!

I have so much to say about this place but for those short on time I'll quickly sum it up: don't waste your money here!My friend and I had a reservation here and decided to sit at the bar instead of a table because we just personally like the vibes better and tend to have quicker service, but I think this was a mistake and would recommend getting a table. Our server was very nice but seemed completely clueless. I ordered a glass of wine and 10 mins later was told they were out of it and was suggested another wine (priced much higher than the one I chose) and when I confirmed I was okay with it, it took another 15 mins before getting this wine because my server forgot about it. Not to mention, my friend ordered an espresso martini and said it was the worst one of her life and didn't even finish it (and I've never seen that girl not finish an espresso martini.) Next we ordered some apps and entrees, I tried the lobster bisque and while the soup was decent, the lobster was completely chewy and overcooked making it hard to shred apart and eat with the soup. For my main course I tried the mermaid surf and turf and at this point had low expectations, but was actually surprised that the steak medallions weren't overcooked! At medium rare they were perfect temperature, but the bernaise sauce was absolutely needed to support the flavor. No complaints with the shrimp. Lastly, we tried the crab fried rice (one of my faves at other places!) and was sorely disappointed here. Somehow the rice was undercooked yet the entire side tasted burnt. All night I was hoping to have a good experience and just sadly couldn't... To top it all off, our server offered to comp me and my friend dessert since they didn't have either of the wines we asked for (oh yeah did I mention they didn't have the sparkling wine she asked for either?), but we were on a time crunch and shared that we had to be somewhere in 30 mins so as long as it came out quickly. We waited 25 mins for it and couldn't wait for it any longer and ended up leaving without it. To say the least, I will not be back and will happily take my money elsewhere where I'm not forgotten about and the food is appropriately priced to the quality and service that is offered.

Girls night out and we arrived while snowing, luckily there was valet parking for $15! We made reservations and we were seated immediately. The aesthetic was modern and waiter was friendly and informative of the menu. The happy hour is well worth it, it had a large selection of food to try and we thoroughly enjoyed that part! We ended up ordering the surf and turf entrée for $41 and that was our disappointment. The steak was tender but dry! It was overcooked for a medium and it had zero flavor along with the sauce.. after eating my entrée, I definitely left hungry! I would recommend for happy hour though!

There's a new restaurant in Cherry Creek, and it's already one of my favorites!They recently opened, and I had the chance to check them out. First of all, the decor is incredible so think underwater city vibes (Atlantis!) with a touch of luxury that feels fancy without being pretentious.Emma, our server, was amazing! She was so welcoming and had the best recommendations. The entire team was fantastic and made the experience even better!I can't wait to go back for a special occasion or date night which it's the perfect spot for! What we ordered: Lil' Brgs Spicy Yellowtail Crispy Rice Mushroom & Truffle Rigatoni Surf & Turf (NY Strip & Maine Lobster Thermidor) Crab Fried Rice (not pictured) Lava Cake Dirty Pearls Siren's Kiss Seven Seas Best bites:Everything was delicious, but a few dishes stood out. The spicy yellowtail crispy rice was packed with flavor without being overwhelming, and the mushroom & truffle rigatoni was outstanding with the shaved black truffle and all! The surf & turf and the lava cake were also top-tier bites that I'll be craving them until my next visit.

Loved checking out this new seafood restaurant in cherry creek. Different vibe than most spots in the area. Perfect for a girls night out or special occasion. Very similar to STK as it's a sister restaurant. Our service was amazing! Loved the crispy rice and caviar pizza.

The same sophisticated atmosphere permeates here as at STK -- complete with blue mood lighting, beautiful flowers, mermaid accents, and trendy music (or even DJ).My honest opinion on the food and drinks, though? Try it for happy hour first. I've always been a huge fan of the fun cocktails and bites for happy hour at STK -- and I would say the same here. The cocktails are great, and much more affordable at happy hour for $12 than on the regular menu. You'd quickly go broke drinking wine and cocktails off the regular menu.The small seafood bites -- whether on happy hour or on the appetizer list -- are fantastic. You can't go wrong with oysters, scallop ceviche, baked clams, yellowtail (tacos or crispy rice), or crab cakes.The mains, I was a bit disappointed with. Fine for a corporate dinner, but not quite up to foodie standards. The pasta was probably the best dish, but I couldn't have more than a bite with my gluten-intolerance. Eating just the lobster out of the lobster roll, I got more claw meat than tail, which isn't ideal. The lobster thermidor (part of the surf & turf) seemed to be stuffed with more cream & mushrooms than actual lobster. The Cioppino was the biggest disappointment (but I've also lived in the Bay Area where it started, and it's one of my favorite dishes). No Dungeness crab, barely any shellfish, tiny amount of thick sauce resembling pasta sauce at the bottom of the dish rather than a bowl of aromatic broth.I can't comment too much on dessert, as it's not gluten-free-friendly. The chocolate cake felt dense though. The Banana Foster has potential (if it was just slightly less doused with cinnamon).

10/10. Food, service and ambiance is perfect for a date night or girls night ou. Highly recommend the crab fried rice, you will not be disappointed.

Fine dining in a casual atmosphere. The service was superb. The food was outstanding, with my personal highlight being the crab fried rice (you may end up ordering it as the entree). Another highlight was the caviar pizza--a wild concept, very tasty. It'a pricey but worth the splurge.

We had the most amazing lunch. The interior is very inviting! Paige was our waitress and she was amazing! She described the different selections in such great detail! The lobster bisque had such great flavors with a large amount of lobster in it. The crab Louie salads were a hit with the group. The Salmon Wellington was off the chart! Will be ordering this one again! It's so refreshing to have a wonderful seafood restaurant in Cherry Creek!