Sage and Salt - Litchfield, Connecticut

Carrie Beall

Selected Saltwater Grille for a Saturday night light meal of oysters, which were delicious. Also enjoyed their clam chowder. Service was slow to greet our table in the lounge but it was uphill from there. Lounge is cozy, we sat in one of two booths.

Juliana Simone

April 2023 - This month's wine dinner had patrons sit outside in the covered outdoor dining room with warm temps in the air. The Italian wines featured were given a description by the host with each course. All were paired well with the food. Always like steel tank chardonnays. Loved the lamb chop with rosemary demi-glaze.
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The January 2023 wine course dinner was so appealing we had to partake even though we were there in December. It was the first menu where every course, five out of five, looked delicious. Seafood bisque, Stuffed clams oreganato with bacon, Tortellini Bolognese with shaved parmesan and arugula, Surf & Turf Beef Medallion and Grilled Shrimp Bernaise with garlic mashed, and a chocolate chip bread pudding with vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce. Every dish was spectacular. Only one thing: The tortellini had no seasoning even if it merely wasn't cooked in salted water. The best course: the beef medallion that was a spectacular cut of meat in terms of flavor and tenderness served with one shrimp on top. Carving the beef a few times with the shrimp, I liked them both together. Our favorite wine: an Albariño from the highest altitudes in Spain, "Terras Gaudio" label. The espresso martini on the rocks with dessert was very flavorful and a fine accompaniment. A great value.
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The December five course dinner was enjoyable. Food included wine pairings with crab stuffed mushrooms, blackened scallops, duck confit, lasagna and a mint chocolate chip cream puff.
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4.8 Another fine five course dinner here in October 2022 featuring Italian wine pairing . We liked our seating area much better than our first wine dinner here which was small and brightly lit. Patrons had the option of placing an order for any of the wines tried along with cheese and crackers before the meal.
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It's surprising to me it's been so long since we've dined at Saltwater Grille in Litchfield because their food is incredible. Covid probably added to the gap in time, so we were happy to finally book a reservation for their monthly wine dinner this November. This month's five course menu sounded perfect:

Butternut Squash Bisque with crab & leeks; Boston Bibb lettuce with chicken, walnuts and apple; Duck Confit Wellington with fig glaze; Bourbon BBQ braised short ribs on Yukon gold mashed with crispy Brussel sprouts and a mint chocolate chip ice cream sandwich for dessert.

Everything delivered in terms of flavor and Chef skills. My favorite was the short ribs, but each dish was prepared well. The proper pacing of each course steadily fills patrons up. I was hoping the dessert would be a mini ice cream sandwich, but no, it was full size with thick fresh baked cookies.

Of course an accompanying wine comes with each serving. Starting with a Prosecco toast and ending with a Port cocktail, two whites were paired with the first two courses, and two reds with the third and fourth. A red wine person, for once I preferred the whites - a Pinot Grigio and a Chardonnay - both for their smoothness. The Pinot Noir and Zinfandel were noteworthy. At the end of the meal a list of the wines showcased in the dinner is given to patrons with bottle prices at a nearby liquor store sponsoring the wines.

The wine poured throughout the meal are tasting pours not whole glasses. Clientele joining us in the smaller well lit back room varied from seniors to two women with a well-behaved baby and toddler to a bigger table for the wine rep and his guests. New to the Grille's wine dinner, we learned we could ask for a top off of the wine being sampled by the circulating server.

A nice experience. If you'd like to give it a try, go to their website and sign up for their email notifications. Each month is a new menu. We look forward to revisiting their regular menu on our next visit for a couple of entrées we have to enjoy again. The bar seemed to be the most lively place to roost.
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Really delicious food. Duck bacon wrapped scallops, fish and chips and spinach & artichoke crusted salmon. The service was poor due to a novice learning, but they comped us a drink, as a result.

G A

First of all, our server, Dana, was wonderful. She asked the right questions and was very pleasant, helpful, and accommodating.

Having said that, the food was exquisite, and the atmosphere was cozy and charming.

We had the oysters 2.0 (incredible) and a delightful little crabcake followed by the creamy and flavorful mushroom risotto with shrimp.

For dessert, we had the bread pudding, which we personally think would have been ruined by the caramel sauce, so ask for it on the side if you are curious.

Five stars 🌟 🤩 ✨️ 💛 👌

Sharon Fisher

It was ok. Only one very busy server but she was very nice. No bread. Salads are all main dish sized.

Ashlee Duclos

This was my pick for my fancy birthday dinner with my husband this year. My husband got a beer and I had the Dirty Harry Martini because I was craving something spicy. I was disappointed. It had a cayenne pepper rim which was not listed on the menu. I like spice but after I took my first drink cayenne pepper got washed into the martini and made it gritty and unpleasant. I would have requested that to be left off if it had been listed on the drink menu. We then shared the Raw Bar sampler. The oysters, shrimp, tuna and salmon were fresh and tasty. It also came with clams which were raw. I have never had raw clams and honestly didn't know this was a thing. My husband and I both had 1 and thought they were gross. Our waitress did tell us next time we could ask to substitute for extra oysters instead so we'll certainly do that. I hade the steak au poivre with potatoes and veggies, cooked medium rare. I ate the entire thing! It was cooked and seasoned well. My husband had the fish and chips and was very pleased. The ambiance was lovely, a fire was lit and the lighting was dim. Just what I was looking for!

Kelly Burke

We hosted a reception at the Saltwater Grill after my father's funeral and it could not have been better. The owners were so accommodating with every detail. The food was perfect as was the atmosphere. Both Dana and Marie our servers could not have been nicer. They made sure all of our needs were met, the guests were taken care of, and above all else, they extended their condolences for the loss of our father. I would highly recommend the Salt Water grill for any occasion.

Julia Fisher

I’ve been going to SG for years, but I’ve never been one to leave reviews. Because of my breastfed daughter’s allergies, it’s nearly impossible to eat out at a restaurant because I hate being a pain (Soy/Gluten/Dairy/Egg free). SG happily accommodated and made me SUCH a delicious meal!!

Nina Barbera

We enjoyed the best dining experience , on a Mother's Day, than we have ever had before. The Shrimp Scampi Risotto, the baked cod, as well as the calamari and oyster appetizers , were delicious!! Then chocolate mousse, bread pudding, house made vanilla ice cream highly recommend. Susie provided timely, efficient, knowledgeable service, and she is so pleasant.
Mom was thrilled with her special dinner. Thank you to the staff.