Salt Restaurant

Salt at Ela Beach

Salt Restaurant is a specific dining outlet at Ela Beach Hotel and Apartments in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. Coral Sea Hotels places it within @Beachside, a collection that also includes a bakery, bar and takeaway operation. Salt should therefore be described as the restaurant rather than as the entire hotel or every outlet in that collection. The operator's directions place the hotel on Ela Beach Road, reached from Hunter Street. Its dining page describes contemporary interiors inspired by Ela Beach and the Coral Sea.

A Broad International Menu

The Salt menu currently linked by the operator spans several cooking traditions. Seafood appears in coconut-coated prawns, crab cakes and calamari, while the Asia-Pacific section includes tom yum soup and wok-cooked dishes. Curry choices range from Thai-style chicken to Goan-style prawns and a Melanesian-style beef preparation. The menu also lists pumpkin soup, salads and pizza, so the kitchen is broader than a seafood-only restaurant. Kaukau chips appear among the sides, providing a local ingredient alongside rice and familiar international accompaniments. These examples come from an older PDF still linked by the official dining page and should be checked against the menu available when visiting.

Choosing the Right Beachside Outlet

The distinction between Salt and the surrounding outlets matters when arranging a meal. The bakery, bar and Enzo's takeaway have their own roles and menu links; a pizza or bar promotion for the wider complex should not automatically be attributed to Salt. The published restaurant menu includes dietary markers, including items that can be requested without gluten, but these are not a substitute for confirming ingredients and preparation with the kitchen. No dedicated online table-reservation page was verified. Contact the property specifically about Salt, stating the meal and any dietary requirements rather than using a room-booking form.

World Culinary Awards recognition

Salt Restaurant is the 2026 winner in Papua New Guinea's Best Hotel Restaurant 2026. These category awards are distinct from Michelin stars or an inspection-based numerical restaurant score.

The published voting rules distinguish public voters from verified industry voters, whose votes carry twice the weight. The award identifies a category winner rather than supplying a tasting score for every restaurant.

Sources and planning

• Coral Sea Hotels: @Beachside
• Salt Restaurant: Official Linked Menu
• Ela Beach Hotel: Location