Brine

Name: Brine
Address: 17 State Street, Newburyport, MA, United States, 01950
Telephone: (978) 358-8479
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7 (1558)

$30 and under

Oyster Bar

17 State Street, Newburyport, MA 01950

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2 people

Jul 9, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 22 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Lively
Neighborhood gem

BRINE, known for fresh oysters, crudo, and prime cut chops, is Caswell Restaurant Group’s second foray into the eclectic and innately New England dining scene of Newburyport, MA. Proprietor Nancy Batista-Caswell’s appreciation of the local harvest and her affinity for European classics results in a restaurant devoted to flavorful seafood—ceviche, crudo, sashimi, and beyond—and butcher chops, with a healthy dose of Spanish and Italian influences throughout the menu. The main attractions at BRINE are backed up by soups, salads, Po-Boys, and “off the page” daily specials to provide plenty of variety.

This neighborhood hangout welcomes all and leaves pretension at the door. The low-key design and elevated standards of service allow the food to speak for itself, and Manager Gissele Tache and her staff are always on hand to recommend an adventurous catch, a fine bottle of wine, or a sweet after-dinner treat.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Oyster Bar, Steak, Seafood
Hours of operation
Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(978) 358-8479
Website
http://brineoyster.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Chef Justin Horyn

Location
17 State Street, Newburyport, MA 01950
Neighborhood
Newburyport
Cross street
Essex St.
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Oysters on the Half Shell
Refer to Daily Oyster Card (Market Price)
Shrimp Cocktail
House-Made Cocktail Sauce (Market Price)
Littleneck Clams$2.00
(each)
Siberian Supreme
Farm-Raised Siberian Sturgeon (Taste $16 | Half Ounce $50)
Giaveri Osetra
Farm-raised Osetra Sturgeon (Taste $21 | Half Ounce $72)
Imperial Amur
Farm-Raised Imperial Schrenckii (Taste $28 | Half Ounce $98)

power tower.

All towers come with signature cocktail, mignonette, louis and habanero crema sauces.

Small$42.00
Six Oysters, Four Littleneck Clams, Two Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail, Half Order of Crudo
Large$84.00
Twelve Oysters, Eight Littleneck Clams, Four Jumbo Shrimp, Full Order of Crudo

crudo.

Tuna Crudo$19.00
Compressed Watermelon, Edamame, Tomato, Yuzu Kosho Aioli
Salmon Crudo $16.00
Passion Fruit, Aji Amarillo Crema, Cucumber, Smoked Salt

sandwiches.

Available Daily from 12 - 3 pm.

Grilled Chicken Sandwich $22.00
Foccacia, Pistou, Tomato Compote, Burrata
Steak Gyro $30.00
Pecorino Fondue, Italian Herb Dukkah, Arugula
Tuna Katsu $28.00
Brioche, Nori Aioli, Yuzu, Coleslaw
Mushroom Tartine $22.00
Dill Goat Cheese, Onion Jam, Focaccia

soup + salad.

Clam + Pork Chowder$14.00
Pork Belly, Potatoes, Leeks, Littleneck Clams
Beets $17.00
Pickled Blueberry, Whipped Feta, Red Onion, Strawberry Vinaigrette
Heirloom Tomato $18.00
Cucumber, Cherry Tomato Confit, Scallion, Fresh Cream, Serrano Vinaigrette

small plates.

Pita Bread$12.00
Masala Hummus, Seeds
Octopus$22.00
Cucumber, Celery, Cayenne Butter Hot Sauce, Dill Ranch
Beef Tartare $20.00
Smoked Oyster, Cornichon, Shallots, Egg Yolk, Potato Crisp
Bacon + Egg$22.00
House Bacon, Fried Oysters, Poached Egg, Salsa Verde
Mussels $20.00
Burnt Coconut, Pepper, Scallion, Ginger
Foie Gras + Scallop$28.00
Strawberry, Pistachio, Herb Oil
Fried Clams $27.00
Coleslaw, Old Bay Remoulade

large plates.

Tuna$40.00
Wild Rice, Matcha, Snap Peas, Yuzu Kosho Vinaigrette, Lemon Supremes
Cod $35.00
Coconut Milk, Aji Amarillo, Lime, Black Bean, Ginger, Cilantro
Swordfish $37.00
Brown Butter, Carrot Top Chimichurri, Lentils, Shitake Burre Blanc
Roasted Duck Breast$42.00
Hispi Cabbage, Ssamjang, Macadamia Nut, Sunchoke Purée
Signature Brine Burger$21.00
BBQ Aioli, Caramelized Onions, Jalapeno, Taleggio, Brioche Bun, Steak Frites (add house-smoked bacon +$3)
Grilled Iberico Pork $40.00
Mushrooms, Snap Peas, Lemongrass Au jus

steaks.

8 oz. Filet Mignon$56.00
Creamed Kale + Brussels, Bacon Pangrattato
12 oz. Prime NY Sirloin$52.00
Oyster Velouté, Asparagus, Scallion
16 oz. Bone-In Prime Ribeye$60.00
Pommes Puree, Glazed Mushrooms, Au Poivre Sauce

Lobster Selections

Lobster Salad $44.00
Lemon Supremes, Tomato Jam, Avocado Green Goddess, Focaccia
Lobster Roll $44.00
Croissant, Fresno, Celery, Yuzu Kosho Aioli
Lobster Rice$56.00
House-Made Linguica, Corn Poblano Sofrito, Saffron, Tomato, Clamato Butter

What 1,558 people are saying

Brine reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Brine offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent food and service." The "raw oysters are the best," complemented by a "great ambiance" and "attentive staff." Diners appreciate the "unique dishes and cocktails." While some note the noise level, the overall experience remains "fantastic" and "highly recommended."

1,558 Reviews

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Jamie
Chicago / Illinois4 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We always come to Brine when we’re in town & it never disappoints. Excellent as always!
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Kevin VIP
Greater Boston6 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
As usual another fantastic dinner at Brine!! Service and food was simply amazing. Thank you!
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Stacy
Greater Boston2 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 28, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 1
There were 3 of us for dinner and the acoustics there are so bad. I had been there before and totally forgot about that. I probably won’t go back because of the noise level and that is unfortunate because the food and service were fabulous. Thank you.
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Adrienne
Greater Boston5 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a great experience of Brine - love the food !
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John
New York City4 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent and personalized service. Waitress was very attentive. Manager came over to talk about our dishes and how the chef prepared it. Cool place!
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Christopher VIP
Greater Boston38 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had lunch on a Friday. Very lovely table by the window. The oysters were fresh and tasty. The swordfish main course was fried which would not have been my first choice, but it was perfectly cooked - crispy on the outside, moist on the inside. The service was attentive and friendly.
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Elizabeth
New York City3 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 14, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service and ambiance! Good vibe, food could be a bit better but excellent raw bar!
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Susan
Greater Boston4 reviews
2.0
Dined on June 14, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
There were no patio heaters and we were seated outside in a drizzly 55° and told we had no other options We booked this weeks in advance and last year they did have patio heaters so we did not expect to be freezing cold and have cold food
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Chris VIP
Greater Boston7 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 5, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Food and service are always great. The tuna crudo is to die for!! They always have unique dishes and cocktails. Prices are slightly high but that’s not unique to brine. My main con for this restaurant is the noise level. Old brick buildings is difficult to diffuse the noise but it can be distracting. Also, probably the most uncomfortable chairs I’ve ever sat in. They have several different styles and they’re all dreadful. At least for this shorter than average person. Still highly recommend!
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Cheryl
Greater Boston7 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First visit to Brine and enjoyed the food and experience very much. Would highly recommend, even if you, like a member of our party, doesn’t eat seafood. All dishes we ate were delicious! Thank you!
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FAQs

Brine offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (978) 358-8479.

Brine is rated 4.7 stars by 1558 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 9, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 22 times today

17 State Street, Newburyport, MA 01950

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Essex St.
Neighborhood
Newburyport
Hours of operation
Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Oyster Bar, Steak, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Chef Justin Horyn
Additional
Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://brineoyster.com/
Phone number
(978) 358-8479

Brine

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Tuna

Tuna Crudo

Tuna Katsu

raw bar + caviar.

Oysters on the Half Shell

Shrimp Cocktail

Littleneck Clams$2.00

Siberian Supreme

Giaveri Osetra

Imperial Amur

power tower.

Small$42.00

Large$84.00

crudo.

Tuna Crudo$19.00

Salmon Crudo $16.00

sandwiches.

Grilled Chicken Sandwich $22.00

Steak Gyro $30.00

Tuna Katsu $28.00

Mushroom Tartine $22.00

soup + salad.

Clam + Pork Chowder$14.00

Beets $17.00

Heirloom Tomato $18.00

small plates.

Pita Bread$12.00

Octopus$22.00

Beef Tartare $20.00

Bacon + Egg$22.00

Mussels $20.00

Foie Gras + Scallop$28.00

Fried Clams $27.00

large plates.

Tuna$40.00

Cod $35.00

Swordfish $37.00

Roasted Duck Breast$42.00

Signature Brine Burger$21.00

Grilled Iberico Pork $40.00

steaks.

8 oz. Filet Mignon$56.00

12 oz. Prime NY Sirloin$52.00

16 oz. Bone-In Prime Ribeye$60.00

Lobster Selections

Lobster Salad $44.00

Lobster Roll $44.00

Lobster Rice$56.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

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Dining areas

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