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Salty's

Seafood restaurant on the waterfront. Casual patio dining downstairs, fancier setting upstairs. Can get very busy on summer evenings. Reservations recommended.

Address: 1869 Upper Water St
Getting there: Privateers Wharf
Website: saltys.ca (opens in a new tab)

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