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Salt Seafood & Oyster Bar, New Brunswick, NJ

Salt Seafood & Oyster Bar

4.8
4.8
2940 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 38 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Hot spot
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 2,940 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

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Salt Seafood & Oyster Bar in New Brunswick offers an exceptional dining experience with "excellent service" and a warm, inviting ambiance. Known for its "freshest oysters" and innovative seafood dishes, the restaurant consistently delights guests. Standout servers like Ariana and Jonathan enhance the experience with their knowledge and friendliness, ensuring a memorable visit.

2,940 Reviews
  1. Patrick

    VIP

    New Jersey

    67 reviews

    5.0

    67 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic, as always! All four of us ordered specials and were pleasantly surprised with how delicious they were! The oysters and other raw seafood, or top-notch, as they always are! 

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  2. John

    New Jersey

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fast and friendly service. I was seated on time for my reservation, and quickly greeted by our server. Food was very well prepared and everything was very tasty..

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  3. Marie

    VIP

    New York City

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We just love going to Salt! Drinks are awesome, the food is so delicious, the vibe is cozy, and the service is great!

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  4. JESSICA

    Unspecified

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was very salt. For the prices the portions were extremely small. We would not return.

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  5. Carl

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent - would 1000% dine here again. Menu is fantastic.

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  6. Andrew

    VIP

    New York City

    62 reviews

    5.0

    62 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My first time there. In a word: OUTSTANDING! A bit pricey, but well worth it. Good food and ample portions. Our waiter, Trevor was outstanding as well. He was courteous, helpful and very engaging.

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  7. Rene

    Unspecified

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Everything was great our server Jordan was really nice and helpful when we asked questions about food overall my wife had a great birthday would recommend for a date night or night out

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  8. Louis

    New York City

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely dinner / date night. Our server Natalie was excellent!

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  9. Adrian

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is always fresh and delicious. Staff is very professional and hospitable. We ate downstairs for the first time and were pleasantly surprised by the ambiance. We had the Crispy Squid (with Sweety drop pepper, white onion, balsamic vinaigrette), “Key West” Florida Grouper (Coconut-panko crust, citrus basmati, charred broccolini, lump crab, avocado key lime butter) and Red Snapper w/ Spicy Potato & Herb Butter (Crispy yukon potato, cherry pepper, aspiration, basil, crispy leek). Possibly our new favorite New Brunswick restaurant.

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  10. Carlos

    New York City

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a great experience. Great food and good atmosphere

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Salt Seafood & Oyster Bar is rated 4.8 stars by 2940 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 38 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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