Salt & the Cellar by Akira Back
Kissimmee
Restaurant in Kissimmee, United States
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Salt & the Cellar by Akira Back is worth considering when you want a polished hotel-restaurant meal near Kissimmee's resort corridor without a difficult booking process. It is strongest for couples, hotel guests, and small groups who value setting and service rhythm over a clearly published cuisine or tasting-menu brief.
About Salt & the Cellar by Akira Back
Salt & the Cellar by Akira Back is a Kissimmee restaurant with daily hours from 7:30 AM to 10 PM and a smart casual dress code. The safest way to evaluate it is as a flexible Kissimmee dining option rather than by assuming a specific cuisine, menu format, price point, or accolade.
Consider it when the basics matter: a named Kissimmee venue, daily operating hours, and a dress expectation that is more polished than ultra-casual. If your plans depend on specific dishes, pricing, dietary accommodations, takeout, delivery, or a particular service format, confirm those details directly before committing.
A practical Kissimmee restaurant choice
Salt & the Cellar by Akira Back is in Kissimmee, it is open every day from 7:30 AM to 10 PM, and the dress code is smart casual. For cuisine type, menu structure, price range, awards, seating style, or beverage program, check directly rather than building the visit around assumptions.
If you are comparing options, keep the decision practical. Kobé Japanese Steakhouse - West 192, Adega Gaucha Kissimmee, and Kamayan Grill are other named venues to consider when deciding what kind of meal best fits the group.
Who should consider it, and who should cross-shop
Consider Salt & the Cellar by Akira Back if daily hours and a smart casual setting fit your plans. It is a reasonable option for diners who want a Kissimmee restaurant with clearly stated hours and a dress code, while avoiding assumptions about menu or format details in advance.
Cross-shop if your group needs a more specific experience before choosing. LIPA Rooftop by Akira Back is another Akira Back venue to compare, while Formosa Winery Tasting House, Adega Gaucha Kissimmee, Kamayan Grill, and Kobé Japanese Steakhouse - West 192 may also be useful reference points. For a wider planning pass, use our full Kissimmee restaurants guide before committing.
Located inside
HotelEtte HotelFull hotel guidePlanning details
- Location
- Located on the main level of the ultra elevated ette hotel Orlando, 3001 Sherberth Rd, Kissimmee, FL 34747
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- saltandthecellar.com
- Phone
- +14072881919
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Salt & the Cellar presents a hotel restaurant that behaves more like a city destination than a transient feeding stop. The room is deliberately designed around a progression-driven meal, and the kitchen’s Korean-inflected, Japanese-trained approach gives the experience a focused, chef-driven personality. The dining room asks for attention and sustained engagement from guests, which creates an intimate, deliberate atmosphere rather than casual turnover. Overall, the tone reads restrained and purposeful: it prioritizes culinary narrative and technical refinement over spectacle.
Best For
This is a dinner-first destination that suits guests looking for a thoughtful, multi-course evening rather than quick park-adjacent meals. The restaurant’s positioning as a culinary statement makes it a fit for date nights, business dinners, and special occasions where the meal itself is the focal point. Because the service and menu emphasize progression and pacing, it’s best experienced when you commit to a full sequence rather than ordering à la carte at speed.
Ordering Tips
Embrace the progression: the restaurant is organized around a sequence-style meal, so opt for the multi-course progression when available to experience the intended arc. Be sure to sample the venue’s signature hits — the Akira Back Tuna Pizza and wagyu tacos are highlighted dishes — while letting the tasting format guide pacing and pairings. The kitchen’s Korean-inflected, Japanese-trained approach rewards guests who follow the sequence and allow deliberate pacing.
Venue details
Ambiance
Upscale sensorial ambiance with beautifully decorated, modern, open and sunlit dining room featuring casually elegant decor and soothing background music.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- Akira Back Tuna Pizza
- wagyu tacos
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- Located on the main level of the ultra elevated ette hotel Orlando, 3001 Sherberth Rd, Kissimmee, FL 34747
Planning details
Location
Located on the main level of the ultra elevated ette hotel Orlando, 3001 Sherberth Rd, Kissimmee, FL 34747 · Directions
Also consider
Where to go if this is not the right fit
If the group wants a more energetic night, choose LIPA Rooftop by Akira Back. If the priority is a clearer group-dinner format, Adega Gaucha Kissimmee is the safer alternative.
Restaurant context
How it compares in Kissimmee
Salt & the Cellar by Akira Back is the controlled hotel-restaurant option in this set. Choose it when the group wants a polished room, easier logistics, and a meal that can fit around resort plans. LIPA Rooftop by Akira Back is the better pick if the night needs a rooftop setting and more atmosphere, while Salt & the Cellar is the calmer call for a seated meal anchored by service rather than views.
For group value and a more familiar format, Kobé Japanese Steakhouse - West 192 and Adega Gaucha Kissimmee are easier to explain to mixed parties before booking: one leans into Japanese steakhouse energy, the other into a meat-focused dining format. Salt & the Cellar is a better fit when the occasion calls for a quieter hotel setting and less table-side spectacle.
Kamayan Grill is the cross-shop for diners who care more about a specific casual food identity than a hotel dining room. Formosa Winery Tasting House is better when the plan is built around tasting-room ambiance rather than dinner service. Salt & the Cellar sits in the middle: more occasion-ready than casual peers, less atmosphere-led than a rooftop or winery-style outing.
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Compare Salt & the Cellar by Akira Back
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Salt & the Cellar by Akira Back | Kissimmee | No published awards |
| LIPA Rooftop by Akira Back | Orlando | No published awards |
| Kobé Japanese Steakhouse - West 192 | Kissimmee | No published awards |
| Adega Gaucha Kissimmee | Kissimmee | No published awards |
| Kamayan Grill | Kissimmee | No published awards |
| Formosa Winery Tasting House | Kissimmee | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is lunch or dinner better at Salt & the Cellar by Akira Back?
The restaurant is open from 7:30 AM to 10 PM every day, so it has a broad daily operating window. For specific meal periods, menus, and pricing, choose a time that fits your plans and confirm current offerings directly.
What should a first-timer know about Salt & the Cellar by Akira Back?
Know the basics: it is a Kissimmee restaurant open daily from 7:30 AM to 10 PM, and the dress code is smart casual. For cuisine type, price range, menu format, and awards, check directly before planning around those details.
What are alternatives to Salt & the Cellar by Akira Back?
Other named venues to consider include Kobé Japanese Steakhouse - West 192, Adega Gaucha Kissimmee, Kamayan Grill, Formosa Winery Tasting House, and LIPA Rooftop by Akira Back. Compare current details directly before choosing, especially if your group needs a specific format, menu, or price point.
What should I wear to Salt & the Cellar by Akira Back?
The dress code is smart casual. A neat, polished outfit is the safest choice.
Is Salt & the Cellar by Akira Back good for a special occasion?
It can be a fit if the basics work for your occasion: Kissimmee location, daily 7:30 AM to 10 PM hours, and a smart casual dress code. If your celebration depends on a specific menu, cuisine, seating style, or service format, confirm those details directly before choosing.
