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Nice enough place, but for those thinking it has anything to do with food from Mallorca, or more generally, from the Balearic Islands, had perhaps better think again. There is nothing on this menu that is actually a dish specific to the islands, and given the culinary reputation of Mallorca across Spain (especially when it comes to desserts), that is a disappointment. Having said that, the food is ok, but nothing to write home about

Went to check out this place after reading about it in NY Mag and regretted it. The place is well designed but thats about it. After waiting 1 hr for our table (with reservations, even though they told us only a few minutes when we got there) we finally had a chance to sample the either bland or over salted food. I love spanish tapas and really wanted to like this place but it was overall extremely disappointing. The tables are crammed, the hostesses are arrogant and useless. I would not recommend this place to anyone.

Having spent a great part of last summer in the Balearic Islands, I was able to really appreciate Chef Luis' amazing traditional Spanish food. He does a brilliant job in bringing to the table all elements of Spanish cuisine. The restaurant itself is very beautiful, adorned with plants and lit by candles. A great atmosphere is definitely achieved. Service was excellent as well. Our server was very knowledgeable and offered us great recommendations. I don't hesitate in saying that my dining experience at Salinas was one the best in a long time and so I look forward to going back.

I went there with my wife on 10/27/11. We had reservation. The hostess was very rude and condescending. We froze our butts since there is no heating unit in the back room. She refused to accommodate us to a table near the fireplace, even thought there were many tables empty for up to 2 hours. We complained to the young and inexperience manager about our request, but nothing was done. When the bill arrived I noticed they charged us for two bottle of Albarino at $95 each when in fact we ordered the $54 bottle. Again we complained to the young manager and he refused to remove the over charges. We are reporting this to AX. About the food. I had the pork, $44.

After the glowing NY Times review last week, my husband and I were really looking forward to dinner at Salinas. Unfortunately, this is one of the most over-hyped places we have ever dined. From the initial encounter with the snobby hostess to the refusal to move us to a table in a warmer spot that sat vacant for 1.5 hours to being ripped off for two bottles of wine that were twice as expensive as what we ordered, the experience at Salinas was negative. In addition to being very overpriced ($44.00 for a plate of pork!) the food was average, at best. With a tab of nearly $300.00 for two we have dined much better at locations in the area (Del Posto, Manzo) that actually seem to appreciate the business. We were fans of Meijas, the chef's former restaurant, but fear Salinas is not going to last despite all the accolades if they can't raise their bar on the service issue. Soccarat is a fraction of the cost and much better food and service; do yourself and your wallet a favor and go someplace where you are not going to feel ripped off.

In 15 years of living in NYC I have never had such a disappointing experience at a restaurant. The service was rude and and basically non-existent. There were huge gaps of time when no one came to our table only for someone to return to let us know they were out of something we ordered. Wine was corked and it took almost 20 minutes for them to return and pour from the same bottle. Managers were unapologetic and aggressive. Service has major problems and overshadows the food completely which is unfortunate. Don't spend a dime or waste a minute of your time at this restaurant.

I have a special affection for Spanish food and was excited to try Salinas, however, this place is a total fraud. It's perhaps the most overhyped restaurant I've ever been to and I was even more offended that this restaurant calls itself Spanish. The Crujiente Mahonés, described as flat bread, is in fact a cracker for $7. The Patatas Bravas were soggy. The Pollo Campero tasted like it an old shoe. Five stars? Try half a star. Save yourself the pain.