SEBASTIAN SALTWATER

SEBASTIAN SALTWATER lands in the top tier for Indian River County cleanliness: an A, 98/100, safer than 81% of Indian River County restaurants we grade.

Its latest inspection on February 6, 2026 cited 2 basic violations. Diners give it 4.4 across 1,333 reviews. It's a American spot in Sebastian. Menus here flag vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, keto, and other dietary options.

A · 98/100 · safer than 81% of Indian River County restaurants we grade

Get directions Call (772) 918-4229

Restaurant details

Health grade
A (98/100)
Violations
2 total — 2 basic
Address
1732 INDIAN RIVER DR, Sebastian, FL
Cuisine
American
Categories
Seafood restaurant, American restaurant, Bar & grill
Price
$$
Rating
4.4 stars (1333 reviews)
Seats
374
Phone
(772) 918-4229
Website
Official website
Photo of SEBASTIAN SALTWATER
Photo: Sebastian Saltwater Marina Restaurant

Community Rating

Reviews via Google
4.4 Community-sourced rating 1,333 reviews
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What diners say — our read

One subject runs through these 22 reviews more than any other: front-of-house. Where the staff comes up, the rating that follows averages 4.4, so it reads as a strength. How long an order takes follows at 27% of reviews, where ratings average 4.5.

18 of 22 rated reviews are four stars or higher; 2 are two or lower. Whether food comes out hot shows up in 18% of reviews as well, averaging 5.0. More reviewers landed on 5 stars than any other score — 17 of 22.

Against that, the kitchen inspects well — an A (98/100), 2 basic violations at the most recent DBPR visit. That result dates from February 6, 2026. Across its inspection history the kitchen is improving, which argues for giving it the benefit of the doubt. That puts it ahead of 81% of graded kitchens in Indian River County. What the inspector actually wrote up: nonfood-contact surfaces clean and storage & handling of clean equipment and utensils.

Both measures agree, which is the least complicated version of this page. Full reviews follow below in the order they were left.

Our own analysis of 22 reviews for this restaurant, set against its Florida DBPR inspection record. How we calculate grades →

  • June 28, 2026

    When in Sebastian to visit friends we always have Lunch here. Everything we have had has been wonderful!! Great view!! Bar areagreat if you can get a table. [Need more Hightops and more umbrellas.]

  • June 28, 2026

    Amazing service and people

  • June 27, 2026

    My husband and I just dined at Sebastian Saltwater and we are returning customers. We love the location, food and waitstaff. Tonight was different. We greeted the hostess (didn’t catch her name but she was about 5’4” dark hair and pony tail all dressed in black. She walked us outside and we expressed that my husband preferred to be in a shady area on the deck. We chose a larger round table and were informed that it was saved for larger parties. We understood and were seated by the bar area instead. I turned around 10 minutes later and she had seated another couple there. Well, I guess that rule doesn’t apply to everyone.

  • June 24, 2026

    This restaurant is a true gem. Service was quick and attentive. Food menu had something for everyone. For our appetizer we started with the seafood platter. Everything on the platter was perfect! Main courses pleased all of us. This place is a must visit!

  • June 23, 2026

    Service was awesome and location was awesome. The appetizer coconut shrimp was the best part of the meal. My wife got the Asian bowl and I got the Islamorada chicken. Both of our meals was mediocre at best. The sauce on my chicken was VERY bland. I tried adding salt and pepper, no luck. Would not recommend to go out of your way. Not bad, just not worth the almost $90 price tag!

  • June 22, 2026

    Love the back bar on the River. Bobby Jo, Shelli, And Jessica are so nice!!!

  • June 20, 2026

    Restaurant has great food. Seafood is always fresh. It's our go-to spot.

  • June 15, 2026

    Great place to eat on the Indian River flordia

  • June 11, 2026

    We had my birthday celebration at Sebastian Saltwater Marina. The food was excellent with sizeable portions and the service was very attentive. We ate in the inside dining room but have also eaten on the outside deck which always has a pleasant breeze with a beautiful waterfront view on the Indian River.

  • June 4, 2026

    The food is always delish! Our server Gio was so polite and attentive! Definitely will be back!

  • June 1, 2026

    I recently hosted a luncheon at Sebastian Saltwater for my son’s college graduation, and I truly can’t rave enough about the entire experience. From coordinating all the details with Carri, to walking into a beautifully arranged room overlooking the river, everything was absolutely perfect. The food was delicious, our two servers were exceptional; attentive, accommodating, and completely on top of everything, and the cooks knocked it out of the park. Every one of our guests commented on how amazing the food and service were. Sebastian Saltwater has always been my favorite restaurant in town, but they took it to a whole new level for this special day. Thank you so much to the entire team for making our celebration unforgettable.

  • May 30, 2026

    Yummy food. Beautiful views.

  • May 26, 2026

    Drinks were great wanted to eat but they were out of 3 different things we tried to order opted for another drink and went down the road for dinner.

  • May 24, 2026

    We had a large family dinner here and Mindy was our server. All of the food was amazing but, service was even better! I highly recommend coming here for any occasion. Definitely ask for Mindy for an outstanding experience.

  • May 17, 2026

    We had a great table next to the water. The weather was perfect. Our server, Alicia, went above and beyond to make our experience great. The islamorada sandwich was huge. Could have used a little something though. Asked for a little ranch on the side and that made it perfect! Margaritas were delicious 🥰

  • May 15, 2026

    Really enjoyed our visit to Sebastian Saltwater Marina Restaurant. Food was great, atmosphere was awesome, and even though they were clearly busy the service never slipped. Ruben took great care of us all night, and Judy the manager was super friendly and made the whole experience even better. Definitely looking forward to coming back.

  • May 12, 2026

    Great Fresh Fish with nice portions! The wait staff is awesome and we love to sit on the deck and watch the pelicans dive for fish while dining!

  • May 12, 2026

    Food was amazing, everything tasted great. We sat indoors and the atmosphere was great, only down side is service is not that great our waitress was very inattentive we were there 30 minutes before our entree order was taken

  • May 9, 2026

    We had an excellent experience at Sebastian Saltwater. We started with the homemade fish dip, and it was absolutely outstanding. Hands down, some of the best seafood I’ve had anywhere between Maine and Florida. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and prepared perfectly. Our server, Baldo, was excellent and really knew the menu well. Every recommendation he made turned out great. My mom had the mahi and shrimp combo, which she loved. My wife ordered the Caribbean bowl, and it was delicious with amazing flavor. I had the prime rib sandwich, and it was excellent as well. Overall, we all had a great experience with great food, great service, and a great atmosphere. Definitely a place we’ll be coming back to.

  • May 3, 2026

    Food was great. Service was subpar but the kid was young and we can deal with that. What set us off was the fact that my wife ordered a bottle of wine with dinner and was brought a bottle that had clearly been opened and had at least one glass poured out of it. It was a bottle of white with a twist top. We showed the manager who said "that doesn't sound like us but I'm not calling you a liar." So you essentially called me a liar. They also served my wife a "Grey Goose'" martini that was just olive juice. We were willing to let that slide until the whole opened bottle of wine thing. Won't be coming back and that's a shame.

  • May 2, 2026

    Delicious every time!

  • May 2, 2026

    Fresh food cooked perfectly. Good service as well.

Overall Score

84 / 100

  • Health inspection grade 40/40
    Grade A
  • Dietary transparency 20/20
    7 options listed
  • Community rating 18/20
    4.4★ average
  • Hidden-gem status 0/10
    Not flagged
  • Track record 6/10
    Improving, 0% clean

Composite score from health grade, dietary options, ratings, and inspection record — distinct from the state-derived health grade.

Opening hours

Monday
11 AM to 9 PM
Tuesday
11 AM to 9 PM
Wednesday
11 AM to 9 PM
Thursday
11 AM to 9 PM
Friday
11 AM to 9 PM
Saturday
11 AM to 9 PM
Sunday
11 AM to 9 PM

Inspection history

The following records are from Florida DBPR public inspection records, most recent first.

  1. February 6, 2026 · Routine - Food

    Call Back - Complied

    0 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 2 basic

    • 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
    • 24 — Storage & handling of clean equipment and utensils; air drying
  2. January 27, 2026 · Routine - Food

    Warning Issued

    2 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 5 basic

    • 08 — Cross-contamination: raw foods separated; food protected during prep/storage
    • 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
    • 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
    • 24 — Storage & handling of clean equipment and utensils; air drying
    • 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation
    • 40 — Employee personal belongings
    • 51 — Other conditions of sanitary & safe operation
  3. August 11, 2025 · Routine - Food

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    0 high-priority · 4 intermediate · 7 basic

    • 01 — Food from approved source; safe, unadulterated, sound condition
    • 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained (×3)
    • 16 — Dishwashing facilities; sanitizer test kits; gauges
    • 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
    • 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
    • 24 — Storage & handling of clean equipment and utensils; air drying
    • 31 — Handwash sinks accessible; handwashing supplies & sign provided
    • 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation
    • 53 — Food manager certification; employee food-safety training

This grade is calculated by us from Florida DBPR public inspection records — Florida does not issue official grades. How we calculate it →

Data last updated: February 6, 2026