Salt & The Cellar by Akira Back

Jorge Sanchez 2 months ago

We were here for the afternoon tea. Caitlyn was a wonderful host. She explained the whole menu, let us experience the different teas in little bottles so we can let our senses decide. The little sandwiches were delicious, fresh, and soft. The scone was delicious. Recommend you enjoy with the clotted cream and berries jam. Pastries were sweet and nice.

Heather Rashal 3 months ago

I have never been to a restaurant this nice before. The staff was so friendly and the environment was intimate. Every dish was an experience and did not disappoint. The complementing flavors and textures were so special and thoughtful. The presentation was beautiful. This was such a memorable meal and I can’t recommend this restaurant enough, especially for a special date or celebration.

Greg Gant 4 months ago

I stayed at Ette hotel for 2 nights and ate dinner here two nights. The atmosphere and service at this restaurant is lovely. Staff is attentive and enjoyable to interact with. I found the food price to quality being provided overpriced. Dishes I had Oysters Trio: This was the worst dish I had. Coming in at $60+ I was extremely disappointed. The menu lists Kumamoto oysters in some spots so I made the assumption that is what they were. After ordering I found out they were from Virginia. I love oysters and to be frank these oysters were not good. I would avoid this dish if you’re an avid oyster fan. I think they were shucked and then transplanted into different shells Octopus - light fry. Good bite. Not a huge portion but it was enjoyable. Wagyu Beef Tacos - elevated ground beef taco. Tasty but once again felt overpriced for a Wagyu ground beef taco. I was hoping for slices. Duck Breast - perfectly cooked. Delicious. Overall I found the restaurant good but they try to use the word Michelin a lot. This is not a Michelin restaurant. It is a good restaurant in Orlando that is priced 25% over what I would think it should be.

Roxanna C 4 months ago

Worth every penny. Food 10 Cocktails and wine 10- the sommelier was not only handsome but made the best recommendations of wine for our dinner. Service 10 - our server Paul was so friendly and ao knowledgeable. He made us feel right at home. Atmosphere 10 Everything was perfection.

Todd Musgrove 9 months ago

Salt & the Cellar delivered an outstanding dining experience from start to finish. I booked the reservation through OpenTable for a dinner with a former colleague, and it turned out to be an excellent choice. The highlights started immediately with the Akira Back Tuna Pizza, perfectly executed, with micro shiso and white truffle oil adding just the right balance of freshness and richness. The Spanish Octopus was tender and flavorful, and the 14oz NY Strip was cooked exactly as ordered, with a clean, high-quality cut that spoke for itself. The AB Wagyu Tacos were another standout. The tomato ponzu and gochujang added depth without overpowering the wagyu, and the balance of textures was spot on. Cocktails were equally impressive, the Smoked Old Fashioned made with High & Wicked bourbon and Trinity bitters was smooth, well-constructed, and a great complement to the meal. The real surprise of the night, though, was the Hot Mess Specialty Roll. Hands down, it was the best sushi roll I’ve ever had. The rice was the perfect consistency, something many places miss and the combination of sashimi poke, chuka wakame, and spicy ponzu aioli was exceptional. Every bite was balanced, clean, an