Salt on Mass

4.8 (3735)

$31 to $50

Seafood

505 Mass Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46204

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Salt on Mass

4.8

$31 to $50

Seafood

Downtown Indy

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2 people

6 Nov 2026

10:30 pm

Booked 38 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Great for creative cocktails
Neighbourhood gem

Located in a contemporary space of coastal design and floor to ceiling views of the city skyline and Massachusetts Avenue, Salt on Mass has a focus on fresh. A locally owned scratch kitchen and bar specializing in wild and sustainable seafood, steaks, hand crafted cocktails along with an extensive wine list, Salt on Mass prides itself on creating unique dining experiences. The restaurant has quickly become a hot spot before a night out on the town, pre and post theatre dining, casual after work cocktails, late night cocktails on the patio, social plate sharing, business dinners, special occasions, private dining and rehearsal dinners.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood, Steak, American
Hours of Operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(317) 638-6565
Website
http://www.saltonmass.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Private party facilities
Salt on Mass is the perfect place for your special event. Whether you are hosting an small or large gathering our team can fulfill your needs. For information on private or special events please contact Dori@saltonmass.com Business Line: (317)419-1425

Location
505 Mass Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46204
Area
Downtown Indy
Cross street
Michigan & Massachusetts Avenue
Parking Details
Street Parking
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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HAWAIIAN POKEUSD 23.00
fresh ahi tuna, caramel-soy, sriracha aioli
KUNG PAO ROCK SHRIMPUSD 16.00
chili-garlic aioli
JUMBO LUMP CRAB CAKESUSD 25.00
sriracha aioli, seaweed salad
HIMALAYAN SALT BLOCK SASHIMIUSD 38.00
fresh selection of ahi tuna, diver scallops and king salmon, caramel-soy, wasabi
HOUSE BAKED SKILLET BREADUSD 8.00
orange blossom honey butter
AVENUE SURF & TURFUSD 20.00
filet tip, breaded oyster, horseradish cream
BUTTERBEAN HUMMUSUSD 13.00
crispy asparagus, farmer's cheese
CHICKEN & LEMONGRASS DUMPLINGSUSD 16.00
citrus chili sauce, japanese aioli
CRAB RANGOONSUSD 17.00
crab, cream cheese, green onions, garlic, sweet chili
CRISPY POINT JUDITH CALAMARIUSD 18.00
citrus chili sauce
CRAB STUFFED MUSHROOM CAPSUSD 19.00
dungeness crab, mozzarella cheese
MIXED UP OYSTERS
- half dzUSD 24.00
- dozenUSD 42.00
- rockefellerUSD 10.00
505 SHRIMP COCKTAILUSD 20.00
cocktail sauce, citrus

greens

BUTTERMILK HALF WEDGEUSD 9.00
benton's bacon, buttermilk bleu cheese crumble, roma tomato, kentucky bleu cheese dressing
KNIFE & FORK CAESARUSD 13.00
romaine heart, parmesan cheese, crouton, caesar dressing
STRAWBERRY FIELDS SALADUSD 14.00
SPINACH, STRAWBERRIES, AVOCADO, FETA, CANDIED PECANS, STRAWBERRY VINAIGRETTE
WATERMELON HEIRLOOM TOMATO SALADUSD 15.00
GOAT CHEESE, BLACKBERRIES, WATERMELON, TOMATO, BALSAMIC GLAZE

broth

LOBSTER BISQUEUSD 15.00
lobster meat, shallot, sherry, tomato, cream
CHEF'S CREATIONUSD 13.00
rotating chef's creation

chef’s features

32 oz RIBEYE TOMAHAWKUSD 130.00
steak for 2, grilled medium rare
FRESH SEAFOOD NACHOSUSD 30.00
CRAB, LOBSTER, SHRIMP GUACAMOLE, LETTUCE, TOMATO, SOUR CREAM, LOBSTER BISQUE
FRESH SEAFOOD CEVICHEUSD 19.00
FRESH FISH, CITRUS, PICO DE GALLO, AVOCADO, CORN TORTILLA CHIPS

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4.8

(3735)

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Indianapolis
Seafood
Indianapolis
Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Salt on Mass offers a delightful dining experience with "top notch" service and food. Reviews highlight exceptional servers like Brandon and Megan, who enhance the atmosphere with their attentiveness and charm. The seafood, notably the sea bass and lobster bisque, is "amazing." Ideal for special occasions, it's a beloved Indianapolis gem.

3,735 Reviews

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Rebecca
Indiana1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
4:30 is a great time to eat at this busy restaurant. We enjoyed it tremendously.
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Jennifer Gold
Indiana8 reviews
5.0
Dined on 30 October 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful time and food. Branden was fantastic. Thanks for a great evening.
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Skylar
Indiana4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 29 October 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Karrea was so amazing! Adapted very well and made it very easy to ask questions. She began to get busier entering the evening time but stayed checking in without being bothersome. I was happy to have her as a waitress such a sweet girl!
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Art Gold
Indiana7 reviews
5.0
Dined on 25 October 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is our favorite restaurant because the service and food are always top notch. Karen, our server, is awesome and never let us feel ignored while also not interrupting our wonderful meal. The catch of the day, sturgeon, was great and I’ll have it again if it’s available. My wife always chooses the sea bass. We will be back!
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Susan Gold
Indiana3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 24 October 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love Salt! The food and service are both top notch. Brandon is our favorite and always makes it a special evening.
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Jennifer
Indiana26 reviews
5.0
Dined on 23 October 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Delicious dinner and great vibe. Would recommend for date night or friends out.
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Norma Gold
Indiana198 reviews
3.0
Dined on 23 October 2026
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Plain and simple we had a reservation for 6:15pm. We were seated immediately, we told our server that we were going to a show (at the Murat) at 8:00pm. We ordered when she suggested we do. Didn’t get our meal delivered until 7:30pm! Her response - well you didn’t want to see the opening act anyway did you? Well, as a matter of fact we did. Ended up rushing through our meal, having to ask for our check and getting to the theater well into the opening act. Salt if you/your kitchen can’t handle the crowd don’t take so many reservations.
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sally Gold
Chicago / Illinois16 reviews
4.0
Dined on 22 October 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The location was perfect for attending a show at the Old National Theater. The atmosphere was busy, but good. The host, servers and bussers were all really friendly and attentive. The food was solid, but small improvements would make it even better. The steak was good and cooked to the appropriate temp. The onion rings looked amazing, but were a greasier than expected. The lobster bisque was delicious and the Hawaiian Poke was good, but a bit over dressed. All in all, we had a good experience
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nikki
Indiana1 review
1.0
Dined on 17 October 2026
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
Very loud techno-ish music made it difficult to talk. Tvs on everywhere in the bar/high top seating area. Red grouper lacking flavor
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Sheena Gold
Indiana13 reviews
5.0
Dined on 16 October 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was my first time at Salt on Mass and it was absolutely amazing! The food and drinks were amazing! I had the Salmon Scampi!
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood, Steak, American
Hours of Operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(317) 638-6565
Website
http://www.saltonmass.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Private party facilities
Salt on Mass is the perfect place for your special event. Whether you are hosting an small or large gathering our team can fulfill your needs. For information on private or special events please contact Dori@saltonmass.com Business Line: (317)419-1425

Location
505 Mass Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46204
Area
Downtown Indy
Cross street
Michigan & Massachusetts Avenue
Parking Details
Street Parking
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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FAQs

Salt on Mass can be bustling at peak visits, guests report it being “packed with every table occupied”, while Sunday evenings have been described as not crowded and more relaxed.

The Parmesan-crusted Chilean sea bass is a standout at Salt on Mass, it appears on the menu as "PARMESAN CRUSTED CHILEAN SEA BASS" and guests repeatedly praise the sea bass as amazing.

Smart casual sets the tone at Salt on Mass, think polished but relaxed, with many guests dressing up a touch for anniversaries and special occasions.

Sunday evenings are a lovely pick, one guest noted their Sunday visit wasn’t crowded and the noise level was reasonable.

Gluten‑free options are available, a guest reports a menu item marked 'GF' (they ordered the 'gluten free dip').

Many guests describe portions as generous, appetizers and desserts are often shareable, and several reviewers say they left comfortably full.

Yes, the menu explicitly lists a 'CHEF'S CREATION' described as a 'rotating chef's creation.'

Yes, Salt on Mass is a popular choice for anniversaries and special evenings, with guests praising attentive service, complimentary champagne, and a warm, intimate atmosphere.

Salt on Mass is ideal for a relaxed Sunday evening when it’s often quieter; it’s also a popular pre-theatre choice for dinner before shows at the nearby Murat Theatre.

Yes, Salt on Mass has hand-crafted cocktails and martinis plus an extensive wine list by the glass and bottle, with spirits and night-cap selections like cognac and port.

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Salt on Mass

4.8

$31 to $50

Seafood

Downtown Indy

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2 people

6 Nov 2026

10:30 pm

Booked 38 times today

Salt on Mass

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Salt on Mass

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About this restaurant

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HAWAIIAN POKEUSD 23.00

KUNG PAO ROCK SHRIMPUSD 16.00

JUMBO LUMP CRAB CAKESUSD 25.00

HIMALAYAN SALT BLOCK SASHIMIUSD 38.00

HOUSE BAKED SKILLET BREADUSD 8.00

AVENUE SURF & TURFUSD 20.00

BUTTERBEAN HUMMUSUSD 13.00

CHICKEN & LEMONGRASS DUMPLINGSUSD 16.00

CRAB RANGOONSUSD 17.00

CRISPY POINT JUDITH CALAMARIUSD 18.00

CRAB STUFFED MUSHROOM CAPSUSD 19.00

MIXED UP OYSTERS

505 SHRIMP COCKTAILUSD 20.00

greens

BUTTERMILK HALF WEDGEUSD 9.00

KNIFE & FORK CAESARUSD 13.00

STRAWBERRY FIELDS SALADUSD 14.00

WATERMELON HEIRLOOM TOMATO SALADUSD 15.00

broth

LOBSTER BISQUEUSD 15.00

CHEF'S CREATIONUSD 13.00

chef’s features

32 oz RIBEYE TOMAHAWKUSD 130.00

FRESH SEAFOOD NACHOSUSD 30.00

FRESH SEAFOOD CEVICHEUSD 19.00

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