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Salt Seafood & Oyster Bar, New Brunswick, NJ

Salt Seafood & Oyster Bar

4.8
4.8
2968 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 28 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for creative cocktails
We are excited to bring our dream to a reality along with friends and family. We plan to share our love and knowledge of an industry that we are so passionate about and proud to be a part of in our hometown of New Brunswick. Here at Salt, we are creating a modern oyster bar with a hip vibe serving up a large variety of fresh local oysters, as well as oysters from around the US. We will offer a seafood inspired seasonal menu both in our casual bar and our elegant dining room. We will also offer many innovative dishes including a variety of local meats along with plenty of vegetarian options. We aim to create an inviting atmosphere for everyone with our warm décor and friendly staff. Our full bar will feature a variety of signature cocktails and revolving creative small plates. Chef Chris’ passion for food promises consistent exceptional quality and to awaken the palate with bold, fresh flavors in every bite!

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon 3:00 pm–8:00 pm Tue–Thu 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Sat 3:00 pm–5:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (732) 745-7258
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Christian Graciano
  • Private party facilities
    Private Room seats up to 25 people
  • Neighborhood
    New Brunswick
  • Cross street
    George St
  • Parking details
    Church st parking lot is right across the street
  • Public transit
    NJ Transit New Brunswick, New Jersey
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,968 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New Jersey

    Seafood

  • Middlesex

    Best Overall

  • Middlesex

    Best Food

  • Middlesex

    Best Ambiance

  • Middlesex

    Hot spot

  • Middlesex

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Salt Seafood & Oyster Bar excels in delivering a memorable dining experience with "exceptional food and service." Guests rave about the "freshest seafood" and creative menu options, including standout oysters and entrees. The ambiance is lively yet intimate, perfect for special occasions. Despite occasional service hiccups, it remains a top choice for seafood lovers.

2,968 Reviews
  1. ROBIN VIP

    New York City1055 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outside of having a problem with the parking meter right outside of the restaurant, (the hostess desk ladies were very helpful in getting the problem remedied), the evening went well. Our server was fantastic, and on top of things, always checking back with us to see all was going well. Water glasses were replenished frequently and our appetizers and entrees arrived in a timely manner. The oysters were all wonderful and the lobster Cobb salad was delicious with plenty of large lobster pieces. The whole grilled branzino (deboned) is one of the best around. Nicely charred, as was the broccolini, the fish was very moist and flavorful. My prawns with cannellini beans and kale, is an appetizer, but was double to create a plentiful entree. It is my favorite go to item, for dinner, at Salt. Coffees and gelato rounded out a perfect meal. It was a wonderful dining experience.

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  2. Michael

    New Jersey1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Its become our favorite restaurant. Everything about those place is great. The food is always delicious, the staff is always great, and the ambiance is excellent. We prefer to sit in The Cove downstairs .

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  3. Ryan

    Unspecified1 review

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience as always. There was a hiccup with my bill but was resolved quickly. Dessert was great, apps were good too. Chilean sea bass was a bit salty this time around.

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  4. Joy VIP

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were a party of 6 and everyone loved their food!

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a delicious dinner! The Potato Crusted Halibut was perfectly cooked. The avocado and tuna appetizer was also a great choice. The apple crumb pie was exactly how we like it, not overly sweet but a perfect ending to dinner. The service was great; our waitress said she also bartends and was able to make me a cocktail that wasn’t overly sweet but fruit forward, as I requested. Overall a great experience!

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  6. ANDREW VIP

    New York City169 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Natale was fantastic she even picked out our oysters very personable and patient. The front staff was very welcoming

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  7. Donna VIP

    New York City68 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Salt is our favorite seafood/fish restaurant and I’ve lost count how many times we’ve been. But this visit was absolutely the best. My husband broke out of his habit of starting with the octopus, which he says is the best here, and got the Ahi Tuna and Avocado and loved it: lean, thin slices with sesame seeds and a soy glaze. I had my favorite salad, the Salt Coastal salad, zingy with capers and scallions. Potato-crusted halibut was my husband’s entree, and another of his favorites, wonderful as always. But the star for me was the Red Snapper and I have to say- WOW: from the perfectly cooked filet topped with frizzled leeks, to the buttery, citrusy sauce, and creamy Yukon potatoes, a standout, which I will certainly order again. Desserts were awesome- fluffy, light cotton cake for me and tiramisu for him. If you haven’t been to Salt yet, BOOK IT NOW.

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  8. KimV

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, great service and it’s right across from The Stress Factory. Great location for dinner and a show. Salt has quickly become a favorite seafood restaurant for us.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was amazing as always, my wife and i Love this place.

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  10. Mark VIP

    San Diego23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful experience start to finish. Beautiful setting, friendly and professional staff, great seafood....we will be back.

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Salt Seafood & Oyster Bar is rated 4.8 stars by 2968 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 28 times today
Google Map for Salt Seafood & Oyster Bar

103 Church Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    George St
  • Neighborhood
    New Brunswick
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon 3:00 pm–8:00 pm Tue–Thu 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Sat 3:00 pm–5:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Church st parking lot is right across the street
  • Public transit
    NJ Transit New Brunswick, New Jersey
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Christian Graciano
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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