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Salt Seafood & Oyster Bar, New Brunswick, NJ

Salt Seafood & Oyster Bar

4.8 (2997)
$31 to $50
Seafood
103 Church Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 52 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • 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
  • 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 2,997 people are saying

Salt Seafood & Oyster Bar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New Jersey

    Seafood

  • Middlesex

    Best Overall

  • Middlesex

    Best Food

  • Middlesex

    Best Ambiance

  • Middlesex

    Healthy

  • Middlesex

    Good for special occasions

  • Middlesex

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Salt Seafood & Oyster Bar delights with its "phenomenal fresh deliciously prepared food" and "top-notch service." Guests rave about the seafood tower, charred octopus, and potato-crusted halibut. The ambiance is warm and inviting, making it a "perfect setting for any occasion." Despite some minor service hiccups, Salt remains a favorite for its "excellent menu and fresh oysters."

2,997 Reviews
  1. David

    New York City19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The pan-seared pacific sea bass was likely the best sea bass I’ve ever had. Indulged in some decadent truffle fries that stayed hot for ages because the kitchen cares about these things. The bananas foster was a great way to wrap an insanely delicious meal. Trevor took really good care of the table. Everything about Salt tonight was a win. 5 Stars, would recommend.

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  2. Russell

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The seafood tower was great. We had the small and it was lot of food!

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  3. Michael

    New York City4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Me and my wife were looking for a good night out without kids. My wife does not eat meat and she had a Martini with olives that had meet in it. She was very upset that no one mentioned if we had food allergies or disclose if you don’t eat meat. I’ve been to salt many times and last night was the first time that our experience wasn’t that good. I’m not one to complain but it was down hill after the olive incident. FYI. She hasn’t eaten meat over 8 years. You guys are more than welcome to reach ti me for more info.

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  4. Jason

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ordered a number of small plates in addition to entrees. All dishes were delicious and presented well. We especially loved the charred octopus, crispy squid, crab cake, crab dip, seafood risotto, and crispy skin black sea bass. Besides the food, the service was top notch. Nathalie, our main server, was welcoming and attentive. The rest of the staff always made sure our cups were full and table was clean. My party had an enjoyable time and we will be back.

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  5. Jim

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Salt is. a favorite for our family especially for special occasions. Attentive but not intrusive. Food was tasty with good proportions.

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  6. Bob

    New York City17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Fantastic food: Dozen perfect oysters, whole branzino, apple pie + wonderful bloody mary and Pinot Gris wine.

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  7. Jennifer VIP

    New York City6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I never had a bad meal at Salt. The food was outstanding and the service was top-notch. The staff was very professional, and the atmosphere was perfect. Although it was busy, it was calm and not too noisy. It was just a fantastic night all around. Highly recommend Salt (and I am very picky).

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  8. Barbara VIP

    New York City24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic seafood restaurant. First time we went. We ordered the small seafood tower and it was not small at all. Excellent selection of great seafood dishes - I had the black sea bass on risotto and it was amazing. Loved our server who was a Rutgers student!!

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  9. Vinod

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A very Nice restaurant and great service with good food

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  10. Michelle VIP

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Salt is a beautiful restaurant near the State Theatre. We went with a large group to celebrate my husband’s birthday and really enjoyed our experience. The food was perfection - I had a hard time choosing my entree because everything on the menu looks delicious! I am gluten free and they were very accommodating. Don’t hesitate to try this gem out next time you are in the New Brunswick area.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 52 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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