Food and service were amazing. Hospitality had a friendly vibe. Really enjoyed the oysters and steaks.

AMAZING! We love coming here! Service is always amazing. Walked into a warm greetings from the host. Always a major plus. The ambiance was on point, live music, grills smoking and ppl just having a blast. WHAT WE ORDERED: Arnold Palmer 10/10 Fresh oysters 10/10 Roasted potatoes 9/10 Baby gem Caesar 10/10 (but I should mention the lemon peels were a little strong and bitter) Steamed clams 8/10 (a tad bit salty) 32 oz flannery dry aged steak 1000/10 (perfectly cooked but it was warm, not hot, so the meat got a little rubbery towards the end, but we took it home and ate it for lunch the next day and it was so tender and delicious) Nutty sailor 100000000000/10 (note to self: MUST ORDER BEFORE AND AFTER DINNER! My god this was so delicious! I'm not a dessert gal and this impressed me so much I wanted to order another one!) Service was so organically and genuinely amazing!!!

We went for brunch and our food was amazing! Our server Keyana was great too, she went above and beyond and was so sweet. The restaurant was so clean & esthetically pleasing, i'll definitely be back!

We were staying at the Sanctuary and stopped into this place because it is conveniently located on the property. I do recommend getting a reservation. We did not have one, but they were able to accommodate us at the bar. The bar seating was great because you were able to watch them cooking on the open grill, which added to the experience. There was also a live band playing while we enjoyed our dinner. We started with a couple of glasses of La Marca prosecco before deciding on our dinner. We went with the Monterey Bay Rockfish 'N Chips, the Santa Carota Dry Aged Burger and some fresh oysters. The fish was cooked perfectly and not greasy at all. The burger was mouthwateringly good. The smoked mushroom aioli on the burger just finished it off perfectly. I also had another drink that was great, I don't remember the name but I think it was a maple martini. I think their food and beverage options change.

Fast and friendly service. Food came quick and everything was delicious. Especially the fresh olive bread that was good with butter and by itself but we ordered with the lobster and artichoke dip. Admired the decor especially the quotes from John Steinbeck. Clean bathrooms and nice ambiance. Wish I ordered the fresh olive bread to go. Waiter said $19 for a loaf. What a deal

We came here for brunch on a nice sunny Saturday afternoon and it wasn't even that busy. The hostess was really nice and courteous.

We ordered breakfast room service and it was amazing. The food was freshly made and nice and hot. The bacon was perfectly crisp. The eggs exactly as we asked and the potatoes melted in your mouth. The oatmeal as well was yummy w lots of berries n nuts on top. This resort and restaurant are perfectly working very well together to make this place heaven on earth. Thank you Santuary and Salt Wood.

Service- Big Shout Out to Shannon, Katie,Anthony,Augi and Danny!! Incredibly professional and friendly service. The food and cocktails are delicious and well prepared. Ambiance at Sunset Sessions was awesome. Peaceful and great view. Be careful about sitting outside for dinner. Heaters are incredibly hot!! Also, if you make a reservation double check that they have it. Will definitely return.

IMHO We were on a couple's overnighter in Capitola last week and were looking for a place for dinner. Friend suggested Salt Wood Kitchen in Marina. He'd never been there before but we trusted his choice and he made a 5:30 reservation. Cool, modern decor. We sat at a corner table near the doors to the outdoor patio with firepit. If it wasn't cold, the occasional door opening wouldn't have bothered us, but there were some guests out there and we got a few blasts of very cold air! Stacey was our fun and amiable server. We started with cocktails! Two Black Cherry Lemon Drops, a Maple Bacon Manhattan, and a Blushing Monarch, all $18 each. Drinks were a success! The menfolk shared a dozen Fanny Bay oysters ($3 each). A big loaf of olive bread by Otto ($9) was also brought to the table with a delicious, whipped butter and big sur sea salt. The bread slices were huge and generous. We loved the butter so much that we needed to ask for extra! The womenfolk ordered the Monterey Bay Fried Fish, ($27). When I read "rockfish, beer batter, house-made tartar sauce", I immediately thought "fish 'n chips!" We were given a choice of either a salad or fries. The tartar sauce was exceptional, lightly creamy and mildly flavorful. The guys chose the 24-hour short ribs, ($38) and the grilled Alaskan salmon, ($33). Sides ordered were the Grilled Greens, $14, and the Cheesy Cauliflower, $14. (In my humble opinion, the sides should be included in the entree, and not a la carte. But did we like our food?! Everyone cleaned their plates! And yes, of course we'd like to see the dessert menu! We opted to share the Lemon Olive Oil Cake, $15, and the Triple Chocolate Mousse, $13. We all agreed that the winner was the Triple Chocolate Mousse! Service all around was super friendly, genuine, and epic! Salt Wood, you've got great employees!!! Yes, the food was pricey, but we were on a special road trip. We thoroughly enjoyed our time and meal there. I hope we return again one day.