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Salt Seafood & Oyster Bar, New Brunswick, NJ

Salt Seafood & Oyster Bar

4.8
4.8
2441 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood
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!

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 44 times today

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 2,441 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
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New York / Tri-State Area

    Seafood

  • New Jersey - Central

    Good for special occasions

  • New Jersey - Central

    Seafood

  • New Jersey - Central

    Most Booked

2,441 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    All dishes were fresh and flavorful. The only complaint is offering so many delicious dishes that it was difficult just picking one. The risotto was fantastic. Will totally return to try the seabass next time.

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  2. TheresaG

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Please happy hour till 5:30 great place to catch up

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  3. BrownEyes

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    On this particular occasion, we were seated close to a group of boisterous men (8 of them) who laughed and talked loudly. This took away from the fine dining ambience of the restaurant. Grilled Octopus is charred nicely. All dishes (Bronzino, Halibut, Crab Spaghetti) were seasoned well and flavorful. Cocktails (Forbidden Fruit, Angel Envy) were strong and have the right balance of sweet, sour, and bitter. The only drawback is parking. With the $ spent on this, the least they can do is provide for paid parking (the other seafood restaurant just around the block validates parking tickets).

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Miami

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From the service to the food everything was absolutely delicious and amazing. The drinks are just as fantastic.

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  5. Sonal

    New York Area

    39 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    39 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was great, as always but service was really slow. It took almost an hour after we placed our order for our food to be served and the server didn’t seem to care about that.

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  6. RajivS

    New York Area

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Quality of food was very good. Service was poor. We had to wait an hour to get the small plates.

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  7. LMIlligan

    Atlantic City

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great service, excellent cocktails and amazing food. Brownie peanut butter dessert was great - cheesecake was not a table favorite. A little cold sitting near front door

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  8. judym

    New York Area

    28 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We had a reservation for 6:45 on the upper deck. When we arrived we had to wait for the table. After 25 minutes of waiting I asked if we could sit in the bar area. They gave us a high top in the noisy bar area. Wine by the glass bar s pricey. Food was delicious but also a bit pricey.

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  9. ChristopherK

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 30, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Server was great, food was really good and the bourban was amazing.

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  10. Gross

    New York Area

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
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  11. OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 30, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    SALT is one of our favorite restaurants in New Brunswick. The ambiance, the top quality food and service make this high on our list. Have brought many people with us and everyone raves. Especially nice for special occasions.

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 29, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing restaurant food was really good and our waiter was amazing so attend

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The crispy squid was absolutely delicious, the seafood risotto was very good… the warm peanut butter brownie topped off the delicious meal…

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  14. NancyF

    New York Area

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We are in the downstairs cove, which was an excellent experience. The food was delicious, as always.

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  15. moelias

    New York Area

    37 reviews

    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service were outstanding. We all had some kind of fish dish and every one was prepared to perfection. There was also appreciated flexibility in modifying the vegetables and starches that came with the main course. Service was attentive and friendly. We were a party of 6 in the back room, which is much quieter than the main room on a Saturday night.

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    Atlantic City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was delicious! The Cove lower level was a really nice atmosphere.

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  17. LouisC

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another fine meal. The fall inspired cocktails were spot on. We love then East Point oysters they are so delicate and delicious. As always our server Natalie was just a delight.

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  18. ErikaM

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The absolute best restaurant ever. Everything about it is just perfect!

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  19. KimV

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely beautiful restaurant and the food and wait staff were amazing. Will definitely be going back!

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    My wife and I have been to Salt many times over the years, the service over our past few visits has gotten worse and worse. Last night was by far the most disappointing. We sat in the high top area where our server James was handling the area alone. When we first arrived we were the only table in the area beside one single diner, it still took 10 minutes to take our drink order and then another 10 for the bartender who also had no customers to make the drinks. As the restaurant filled up it got much worse. It got to the point where a couple was seated next to us asked us if this is how our service had been all night, at this point they had been seated for 15 minutes and not greeted. We also received our dinner, the server did not come over to check how it came out and I had to get up to find our server to get utensils to eat our meal. Our server should not have had this area to himself alone, it’s just a shame to pay 400 for a meal and receive such sub par service. As much as we have enjoyed your establishment over the years, it’s going to be a long time before we consider coming back.

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  21. ArisabelV

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food!! Amazing drinks and our server Gabby was very knowledgeable and very attentive. Her recommendations were all wonderful and she was so patient. I would recommend her personally and Salt a thousand times! Great experience

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  22. AndrewM

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have been to Salt many times and always find the food and service to be excellent. Although the atmosphere is energetic it is a bit loud. On our most recent visit our server, Chelsea, was knowledgeable, warm and friendly.  

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  23. ChristineD

    New York Area

    47 reviews

    5.0

    47 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The sole, which was on the specials menu was a double portion and cooked to perfection (served over spinach.) The only thing I would have changed is to serve more spinach with the fish. The caramel apple pie dessert should have been served warm... The old-fashioned served with Eagle Rare bourbon was a fair price at $17.00 Otherwise, a perfect meal. Love the ambience of this place!

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  24. WALTERZ

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a great time - foor was great. Service fantastic.

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food, ambiance , and service . Natalie is the best waitress.

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    From appetizers to desserts, supremely props! Not one flaw! Quality of food is peerless. No smell and clean picking. Service was seamless. Highly recommended to anyone who loves seafood.

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  27. Primadonna

    New York Area

    47 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    47 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We just cannot praise this restaurant enough. We’ve gone there around 8 times and it is our go-to when friends are in town and for special occasions. Last night we both had the coconut -panko crusted grouper because my husband had it once and has been raving about it ever since. It lived up to his hype and we both cleaned our plates. Everything was astonishingly good. And the service (Natalie was our wonderful server this time) is always terrific too. Call at least a few days in advance for reservations.

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  28. Carsnfoodforme

    New York Area

    92 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    92 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a great restaurant - well worth the visit. Perfectly decorated and designed dinning spaces - captures the ocean/salty vibe, right down to the bath salts in the wash rooms. Oysters were super fresh and a delicious start to the evening- the crab dip was flavorful and rich with just the right spice. Potato crusted halibut was outstanding and a nice portion. The pan roasted sea bass with the ricotta gnocchi was also delicious. Everything was very good. Craft cocktails top off the experience and make this a spot we will come back to for sure.

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  29. PatR

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Salt is always excellent. They have a wide selection of well-prepared gourmet seafood dishes, lots of specials and a terrific raw bar. The atmosphere is also very warm and inviting. Highly recommended.

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  30. bowlgame

    New York Area

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent meal and service (Natalie). Only complaint was the wine list pricing. I cannot justify a bottle being charged more than triple what the wine store costs could be (saw several examples of this), so we settled for cocktails.

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  31. HannahF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We took my mom here for her birthday and we were all very pleased! My parents ordered the fillet mignon and baked potato and I ordered the gnocchi with a side of fries. The food and drinks were phenomenal! We will definitely be back soon!

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  32. RichC

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We were party of four on a very busy Saturday night. We were sat at 8:40 for an 8:15 reservation. That is the only negative of the night and it was not really an inconvenience for us. In spite of the busyness, the service was excellent as was the food. The appetizer of oysters and king crab legs were so delicious and the main courses were all fantastic. I, and one other, had the Key West Grouper which was so good. The fish was covered with coconut-panko served over citrus basmati. The flavors and textures were great together. Other members of our party had the Crispy Skin Black Sea Bass, and the Ahi Tuna. They loved it. Everyone left happy and feeling satisfied.

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  33. HowardS

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was great service a bit slow. Drinks were good

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  34. Foodlover

    New York Area

    62 reviews

    5.0

    62 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous food and fantastic service!! The food is a little higher in price over some of our other favorite seafood restaurants but doesn’t stop us from going back again and again.

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  35. PhillipC

    Atlantic City

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time but i will definitely be back. Great service, amazing food and wonderful ambience.

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  36. MariaR

    Philadelphia

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall, the food was amazing! Unfortunately, for being an oyster destination, the blue points were very small for the price. The service is great, and the price of wines for the quality was good. 

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  37. DanaC

    New York Area

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From the moment we walked in everything was incredible, as always. My husband and I go two or three times a month. Always delicious

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  38. BarbaraG

    New York Area

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious and service was impeccable. Great venue.

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  39. DanielC

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our first time, the wait staff were extremely knowledgeable and friendly, the food was outstanding, and would highly recommend to friends and family

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was outstanding. Cocktails were perfect great recipes. Food was very good other than the bread. Thought it was a bit stale. Over very very good.

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Salt Seafood & Oyster Bar is rated 4.8 stars by 2441 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 44 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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