(Winter 2007) - "One of the latest additions to the Coffs Coast restaurant scene, the elegant Saltwater managed to create a positive buzz long before opening for business in mid-2005. Since then, it has enjoyed rave reviews and booked out nights. Being right by the beach Saltwater has unrestricted ocean views from its idyllic location in the village of Emerald Beach. Owner Carol Walsh has poured her heart and soul into the stylish restaurant, creating a special place that has people coming back for its excellent food, service, view and ambience. Imagine the sight of an entire terrace full of people enjoying lunch on a sunny winter's day standing up as one to look at a pod of passing humpback whales! Saltwater uses the best local fresh produce and seafood, has sourced its coffee from a fair-trading company reowned among connoisseurs, and features wines from some of Australia's best vineyards. From a lively breakfast and lunch spot popular with locals and beachgoers, it morphs seamlessly into a chic and intimate fine dining restaurant in the evening. Tempura prawns & salmon with wasabi aioli and tamari dipping sauce for lunch anyone? Or how about a lamb fillet on a carmelised kumara galette with rocket, Persian fetta and green olive salad for dinner? And did we mention that desserts are a specialty at Saltwater? Chocoholics beware..."