RockSalt-Charlotte

Name: RockSalt-Charlotte
Address: 512 Brandywine Rd Ste 500, Charlotte, NC, United States, 28209
Telephone: (704) 503-9945
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.3

4.3

1267 Reviews

$30 and under

Seafood

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ROCKSALT Charlotte brings you a sustainable seafood experience in an intimate, rustic setting. Our oyster bar is front and center to showcase the freshest oysters around, grown by our owner. The wood-fired grill brings savory depth to land and sea-based proteins. Our wine and beer selections are carefully curated and our cocktail list evolves continually. And we have incredible non-seafood options as well, such as our Chef's Cut - a rotating choice of steaks cooked on our open fire! We have two patios - one that is covered and affords great views of the surrounding area, another that is uncovered and a great place for walk-ins to wait for their table while grabbing a drink. Reservations recommended but we try to accommodate as many walk-ins as we can. Please be advised that reservations are held for 15 minutes before cancellation. Guests are reminded that seatings are limited to 2 hours max. All members of parties must be present to be seated.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Aug 20, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 21 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Seafood, Oyster Bar, Grill
Hours of operation
Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Dinner Tue–Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Sun 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
Phone number
(704) 503-9945
Website
http://www.rocksaltcharlotte.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Travis Hearne
Private party facilities
Reserved tables and sections are always available. Give us a call to discuss options and menu based on the size of your group.
Private party contact
Jessica Opperman: (704) 503-9945

Location
512 Brandywine Rd, Ste 500, Charlotte, NC 28209
Neighborhood
Myers Park
Cross street
Woodlawn (In the Backlot of Park Road Shopping Center)
Parking details
Parking available beside the restaurant in the backside of Park Road shopping center.
Additional
Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Rappahannock Oysters®
sweet & buttery – Topping, VA
- ea$2.50
Rochambeau Oysters®
bay brine – York River, VA
- ea$2.50
Olde Salt Oysters®
ocean brine – Chincoteague, VA
- ea$2.50
Middleneck Clams
ocean brine – Chincoteague, VA
- ea$1.50
Shrimp Cocktail$16.00
served chilled, cocktail sauce
Tuna "Ceviche"$16.00
aji amarillo vinaigrette, peppers, lime, sesame, served with shrimp chips
Scallop Ceviche$20.00
lime zest, red onion, chili, chorizo oil, black pepper, dragon fruit, served with shrimp chips
Crab Salad$20.00
lump crab, garlic aioli, chives, lemon

SEAFOOD TOWERS*

Chesapeake Platter$70.00
4 of each oyster, 4 clams, 6 shrimp, scallop ceviche
Rocksalt Tower$120.00
8 of each oyster • 8 clams • 12 shrimp • crab salad
The Tower of Power
feeds 4-6 | 12 of each oyster • 20 clams • 20 shrimp • crab salad • ceviche sampler

FRESH MARKET

All FRESH MARKET selections will be paired with daily chef selected ingredients. Ask server for market price and details. Please inform your server of any food allergies or dietary restrictions. Please allow 30+ minutes for Whole Fish and Wood Grilled Chef Selected cut to be prepared.

Daily Catch*
- MP
Wood Grilled Whole Fish*
- MP
Wood Grilled Chef Selected Cut*
- MP

SMALL PLATES

Summer Bread$8.00
garlic butter + chives
Gazpacho$10.00
yellow tomato, watermelon, aji amarillo, cucumber, white onion, topped with shrimp, pico de gallo, served chilled
Spinach Salad$10.00
seasonal berries/fruit, goat cheese, almonds, honey vinaigrette
Grilled Caesar Salad$12.00
romaine, parmesan, house-made dressing
Smoked Burrata + Tomato Salad$16.00
smoked burrata, tomatoes, basil-dandelion pesto, lemon vinaigrette
Crab Dip$20.00
spinach, artichoke, parmesan, served hot with pita chips
Grilled Oysters
choose your style • cajun butter • chipotle bbq butter • miso butter • butter trio (2 of each)
- each style$20.00
- trio$20.00
Rockefeller Oysters$22.00
spinach, cheese, bacon

MAINS

Vegetable Couscous$18.00
seasonal sautéed vegetables, couscous, garlic; ask your server about adding protein
P.E.I. Mussels$20.00
sautéed mussels in your choice of style – choose one, served with bread; • white wine – white wine, lemon, garlic • curry – yellow curry, shallots, tomatoes, coconut milk, garlic • marinara – white wine, marinara sauce, red pepper flakes, garlic
The Burger*$24.00
brasstown shortrib and brisket patty, gruyere, caramelized red onions, shiitake mushrooms, bacon jam, fried egg, served with potato hash
Blackened Tuna Sandwich$24.00
blackened tuna, pickled slaw, garlic aioli, guacamole puree, micro green + radish side salad
Shrimp BLT Salad$24.00
grilled shrimp, bacon, lettuce, tomato, house-made ranch
Lambs + Clams$26.00
lamb sausage sautéed with clams in a white wine butter sauce, linguine
Shrimp Pasta$28.00
sautéed shrimp, alfredo sauce, linguine
Shrimp and Grits$28.00
carolina shrimp, tomatoes, peppers, shallots, herbs, grits
Crab Cakes$34.00
celeriac slaw, remoulade
Pan Seared Scallops*$34.00
paired with daily chef selected ingredients • ask your server for details

SIDES $7

Potato Hash
Mixed Vegetable Fricassee
Seasonal Vegetable
Mac & Cheese

SWEETS $12

ask your server for daily dessert specials

KIDS $10

Served with 1 side and drink

Mac & Cheese
Burger
Grilled Daily Catch
SIDES
seasonal fruit or carrot stix
DRINKS
milk, juice, soda

What 1,267 people are saying

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4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.3Service
4.2Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

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WhitneyS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing dinner and great service! We will definitely be back soon!
ET
EllenT
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was delicious and the service was outstanding. We can’t wait to go back.
J
Jake
Charlotte
27 reviews
vip
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on August 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and service!
DW
DeniseW
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and excellent service! We tried the oyster trio, tuna, crab cakes and trout at our table, all were exceptional.
MM
MikeM
Charlotte
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 6, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience3
The food was delicious and served fast. The waitress was attentive and knowledgeable of the menu. With the exception of the loud chatter and music overhead trying to keep up the the noise level. The experience was good but if you want a better outcome. I suggest sitting outside away from the distraction of the hustle inside.
KC
KmCLT
Charlotte
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fresh whole fish was delicious!!! Crab dip appetizer was great. A little pricey but all else great.
FT
FriendofToscana
Charlotte
25 reviews
vip
3.0
25 reviews
Dined on August 5, 2022
overall3food5service2ambience4
We love Rocksalt but they must find a way to hire wait staff. Our waiter was excellent but we waited 10 minutes just to be seated.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Charlotte
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
The Food and service was Great. The Restaurant was mallet than I thought. We were put in a corner that was tight. Little pricey For 250.00 I was expecting little different atmosphere. But would Eat there again.
JB
JillianB
Dallas
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on August 4, 2022
overall2food1service3ambience3
Food was less than lackluster, except for the bread, which was very good, I was unimpressed by every thing else. We had 2 crab dips, one we didn't like at all and ordered another. It was OK. The risotto that came with my trouggt was so over salted I couldn't eat anything more as it literally burned my taste buds.
TS
TheSecretSharer
Charlotte
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on August 1, 2022
overall2food2service3ambience3
Mediocre food. Nondescript service and ambiance. If you're craving a mushy trout for $40, this is your place.
c
catcoot1
Las Vegas
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 31, 2022
overall3food4service2ambience1
Crazy over-priced for tiny servings. Have to order way more food as servings are so small. Taste is nothing to write home about, good but not outstanding. Small place, a bit crowded and too loud. Limited drink menu. We eat out a lot and no one In our party was pleased or is likely to ever return.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Charlotte
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 31, 2022
overall4food3service2ambience3
Food was decent. A little overpriced for what it is. Cocktails were good. Table seating wasn’t ideal. Sat in the middle of the dining room, directly where the servers expo food. I fell like that table placement is really unnecessary. It’s just in an odd place. They forgot part of our appetizers and part of our meal, but were apologetic each time. Server was lacking in personality.
IB
ImproveBarService
Charlotte
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on July 30, 2022
overall2food2service1ambience3
We do not recommend it. We are not going back. Being greeted by a hostile hostess is not a good first impression. Waiting over 35 minutes to be seated at a table that was open the entire time is a sign of poor management. The crab salad smelled fishy. Portion sizes vary widely between dishes. For example, the spinach salad was a good size. However, the grilled Cesar salad was barely more than a tasting. The scallop sizes were not uniform, from a small one-bite to large. And yet theywere chewy and required a knife to cut. Finally, the cocktails were watered down. Overall, two thumbs down!
S
Skhighb
Charlotte
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 30, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Went for Queens Feast. It was of course busy and a bit loud but the atmosphere and inside was really nice. Its definately somewhere id bring guests to see!
D
Dchay
Charlotte
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 30, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Nice ambiance with good food and pleasant staff. Little bit of a wait even though we had reservations.
L
Larenjenio
Charlotte
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 29, 2022
overall4food3service4ambience4
Restaurant week was expensive Menu item shrimp 🍤 and grits was not as tasty as I thought
JM
JoyM
Charlotte
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely delicious and our waitress was awesome.
H
Hangrydiner86
Charlotte
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 27, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
Rocksalt never disappoints on food quality, they are always innovating and their culinary team is adept at creating amazing dishes, but portion size for restaurant week was a little underwhelming. We will be back though, hard to beat those oysters from the Rappahannock!
MJ
MickeyJ
Charlotte
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great food and service. Food portions a little small for the price though. Oysters were small (that may be a seasonal thing).
DS
DagmarS
Charlotte
30 reviews
vip
4.0
30 reviews
Dined on July 26, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience3
We went for Restaurant Week. Was our first time there. Tuna ceviche appetizer was pretty small…was good but there wasn’t a whole lot of tuna in it…I was wishing that I would have gone with the oysters. Gaspacho was my next course…was good (but again a very small amount) and had a few shrimp in it. The best part of the meal was the scallops. It was Tuesday and we took advantage of the 1/2 price bottles of wine. Overall for $45 and an automatic 22% gratuity I thought it was a little pricey for the amount of food….and weren’t told about the 22% automatic gratuity until after the meal when the check was delivered.
AM
AbigayleM
Charleston
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 26, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience4
I came for restaurant week. The portions were small and not on par with similar restaurant specials for the week.
HH
H3is4H
Charlotte
25 reviews
vip
4.0
25 reviews
Dined on July 24, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience4
Enjoyed experience and the food. Service was behind and the automatic 22% for that service was disappointing.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Exclusive
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I will most definitely be returning. Food was amazing!
FP
FrankP
Charlotte
4 reviews
vip
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 23, 2022
overall2food3service3ambience2
CHECK YOUR BILL!! We went to Queens feast last night and I clearly ordered off the Queens feast menu (as did the rest of our party) but when the bill came my items were charged at the à la carte price. I practically had to argue with the staff that I had indeed ordered off the special menu when they accused me of ordering the wrong mussel dish. I even pointed at the menu when I ordered so there would be no mistake. Also, the "Lump Crab Meat" salad was a joke. It came out looking like Tuna salad from a diner. They finally did adjust the bill, but by that time it ruined the dining out experience. It's not like we were trying to get a cheap meal, we had ordered additional dishes and drinks as well.
KD
KarenD
San Francisco
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 23, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience3
The food at RockSalt was fantastic! We enjoyed every dish that was prepared. I'd definitely go back again- maybe on a cooler night where you can eat outside as the inside is quite noisy. Our server, Clarissa, was very attentive and charming.
UG
UGAfan
Charlotte
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on July 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Have been here before for the oysters. First time for dinner. This was restaurant week and the food and service was top notch. From the scallop ceviche to the shrimp pasta, everything was fabulous. Will definitely be back for dinner again.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Charlotte
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Visited for Charlotte Queens Feast. Whole grilled flounder was an upcharge option for queens feast. Entire meal was outstanding and the flounder was excellent. With the upcharge the meal was very expensive. The 25.00 extra just to get flounder was way too much. We made the flounder decision so we knew the drill. We will return………..
CJ
CharlotteJack
Charlotte
20 reviews
3.0
20 reviews
Dined on July 22, 2022
overall3food2service4ambience3
Completely mediocre. A seafood restaurant that only had NC Trout and Flounder as Fresh Catch on a Friday night. There’s a high end Seafood Market less than 2 miles away… I was totally unimpressed by this experience. Felt to me like this restaurant didn’t really want to be open. There are so many excellent restaurants in the Queen City these days - no need to settle.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Atlanta
1 review
vip
2.0
1 review
Dined on July 21, 2022
overall2food2service2ambience4
For the Charlotte area, this place was lacking in quality and character.
M
Mike1026
Charlotte
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on July 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Oysters, whole Grilled Rhode Island Bass, and awesome Margarita! Always a great choice always happy!
J
Jules
Naples
10 reviews
vip
2.0
10 reviews
Dined on July 15, 2022
overall2food4service1ambience2
Past experiences have been good, but not this time. We waited 45 minutes for our cocktails. Had to get up and go to the bar to ask about them. Manager apologized, but did not offer to comp the drinks. Our salads came out with our entrees. Fish of the day was very good, not sure if worth the 50+ price. 4 adults and one toddler was a “large party”, so then they automatically added a 22% gratuity. The evening was a major disappointment, we are not inclined to return there
BB
BartB
Charlotte
53 reviews
vip
5.0
53 reviews
Dined on July 15, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Hannah is so great as always. Takes excellent care of us every time.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Raleigh
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent oysters & food! Service is fabulous
H
Heather
Charlotte
4 reviews
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 10, 2022
overall2food2service2ambience4
I would take advantage of the half price oysters again but would get my main dinner elsewhere. The entrees were mediocre and felt like lower quality ingredients.
SG
SimonG
Charlotte
11 reviews
vip
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on July 3, 2022
overall4food5service3ambience4
As usual the food is excellent in quality, unfortunately this time when ordering a second round of drinks when the main course was delivered, resulted in us finishing the food before the drinks arrived. The server apologised and the drinks were removed from the check, but not having drinks while eating was disappointing.
JD
JimD
Charlotte
46 reviews
vip
5.0
46 reviews
Dined on June 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A wonderful evening as always!
SW
SaraW
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on June 25, 2022
overall2food2service3ambience4
Great location and the restaurant was nicely designed. That’s were the good parts ended. Food was bland and lacked flavor. We paid over $150 and had to grab take out on the way back since we were still hungry.
R
Ruby
Raleigh
50 reviews
vip
5.0
50 reviews
Dined on June 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outdoor patio space is breezy and pleasant, even if the view is of a parking lot. Half price oysters during happy hour were a great deal. Food came out quickly and staff were all very friendly.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Savannah
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on June 24, 2022
overall3food4service2ambience3
Anniversary dinner. Our server didn’t come to our table for quite a while after we sat down. I had to order a drink twice because he forgot. The service wasn’t great. Food was pretty good. The atmosphere wasn’t what we expected.
RP
RocP
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our waiter was great. Oysters were really good too.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Extra space between tables

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

RockSalt-Charlotte is rated 4.3 stars by 1267 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Aug 20, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 21 times today

512 Brandywine Rd, Ste 500, Charlotte, NC 28209

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Woodlawn (In the Backlot of Park Road Shopping Center)
Neighborhood
Myers Park
Hours of operation
Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Dinner Tue–Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Sun 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
Cuisines
Seafood, Oyster Bar, Grill
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Parking available beside the restaurant in the backside of Park Road shopping center.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Travis Hearne
Additional
Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.rocksaltcharlotte.com/
Phone number
(704) 503-9945
Private party facilities
Reserved tables and sections are always available. Give us a call to discuss options and menu based on the size of your group.
Private party contact
Jessica Opperman: (704) 503-9945

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RockSalt-Charlotte

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Dining areas

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81 Charlotte Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Grilled Oysters

The Burger

Crab Cakes

RAW BAR*

Rappahannock Oysters®

Rochambeau Oysters®

Olde Salt Oysters®

Middleneck Clams

Shrimp Cocktail$16.00

Tuna "Ceviche"$16.00

Scallop Ceviche$20.00

Crab Salad$20.00

SEAFOOD TOWERS*

Chesapeake Platter$70.00

Rocksalt Tower$120.00

The Tower of Power

FRESH MARKET

Daily Catch*

Wood Grilled Whole Fish*

Wood Grilled Chef Selected Cut*

SMALL PLATES

Summer Bread$8.00

Gazpacho$10.00

Spinach Salad$10.00

Grilled Caesar Salad$12.00

Smoked Burrata + Tomato Salad$16.00

Crab Dip$20.00

Grilled Oysters

Rockefeller Oysters$22.00

MAINS

Vegetable Couscous$18.00

P.E.I. Mussels$20.00

The Burger*$24.00

Blackened Tuna Sandwich$24.00

Shrimp BLT Salad$24.00

Lambs + Clams$26.00

Shrimp Pasta$28.00

Shrimp and Grits$28.00

Crab Cakes$34.00

Pan Seared Scallops*$34.00

SIDES $7

Potato Hash

Mixed Vegetable Fricassee

Seasonal Vegetable

Mac & Cheese

SWEETS $12

KIDS $10

Mac & Cheese

Burger

Grilled Daily Catch

SIDES

DRINKS

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