Salt Seafood & Oyster Bar

Name: Salt Seafood & Oyster Bar
Address: 103 Church Street, New Brunswick, NJ, United States, 08901
Telephone: (732) 745-7258
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8

1624 Reviews

$31 to $50

Seafood

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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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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 23, 2022

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7:00 PM

Booked 34 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Seafood, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Tapas / Small Plates
Hours of operation
Lunch Wed, Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Happy Hour Mon–Sat 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:30 pm
Phone number
(732) 745-7258
Website
http://www.saltrestaurantnj.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Christian Graciano
Private party facilities
Private Room seats up to 25 people

Location
103 Church Street New Brunswick, NJ 08901
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

Popular dishes

Cape May Salt Oyster$3.00
New Jersey
East Point Oyster$3.00
New Jersey
Malplaquet Oyster$3.00
P.E.I
Fisher Island Oyster.$3.00
New York
Middleneck Clams$1.25
Sweet Basil Mignonette, Cocktail Sauce
- Doz$14.00
Colossal Shrimp Cocktail$16.00
Cocktail sauce, lemon
Chilled Seafood Salad$18.00
Shrimp, octopus, squid, lobster, micro greens, sliced radish, lemon vinaigrette

Small Plates

Steamed Mussel$14.00
Saffron & tomato broth
Steamed Clams
Cherry tomato, white wine & garlic
- (6)$8.00
- (12)$14.00
Clam Chowder$8.00
"The White One"
Lobster Bisque$8.00
Creamed Sherry, Maine Lobster
Salt Coastal Salad$12.00
Mixed greens, radish, haricot vert, capers, scallion, dill, cherry tomatoes, lemon-sherry vinaigrette
Kale & Romaine Caesar$10.00
asiago, white anchovy, croutons
Lobster Cobb Salad$20.00
Bibb + Iceberg lettuce, bacon, avocado, cucumber, tomato, red onion, blue cheese, lobster, creamy vinaigrette
Slow Roasted Jersey Tomato & Burrata$14.00
Balsamic reduction, basil, shaved parmesan, maldon sea salt
Chopped House Salad$10.00
Romaine lettuce, bell pepper, cherry tomato, cucumber, carrot, kalamata olive, chick peas, feta, creamy vinaigrette
Fried Calamari$14.00
Sweety drop pepper, white onion, balsamic reduction
Cast Iron Crab Cake$16.00
Tarragon tartar, side salad
Crab Dip$14.00
Alouette cheese, asiago, roasted red pepper and artichoke, sour dough crostini
Ahi Tuna & Avocado$12.00
Sesame seared tuna, avocado, wakame, Inoki mush- room, soy glaze

Seafood Tower

Seafood Tower
Clams, Local Oysters, Pei Mussels, Whole Lobster, Stone Crab,
- Small$75.00
- Large$140.00

Quick Lunch

Lobster Roll$21.00
Butter toasted split top bun, fresh Maine lobster salad, shoestring french fries
Fish Tacos$14.00
Pan fried day boat cod, shredded lettuce, pico de gallo, salsa verde, queso fresca, shoe string fries
Poached Salmon Club$16.00
Salmon rillettes, caper-dill cream cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickled red onion, pumpernickel bread, russet chips
Rock Shrimp BLT$16.00
Rock shrimp salad, applewood smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato, lemon aioli, toasted sour dough, russet chips
Crab Cake Sandwich$15.00
Broiled crab cake, brioche bun, lettuce, tomato, Russet chips, tartar sauce
Salt Burger$16.00
Potato-onion roll, arugula, aioli, house cut rosemary fries

Stay Awhile

Parmesan Crusted Lemon Sole$14.00
Sautéed Spinach, lemon butter sauce
Sesame Crusted Local Tuna$16.00
Baby Bok Choy, Julienne carrot, soy glaze
Pan Seared Farm Raised Salmon$15.00
Pan roasted asparagus
Fish & Chips$14.00
IPA battered day boat cod, fries, tarragon tartar
Grilled Chicken & Artichokes$12.00
Pan roasted wild mushroom & artichoke, lemon butter sauce, side salad
Crab Spaghetti$16.00
Lore fresh spaghetti, lump crab meat, Chardonnay, parmesan, pepper flake & sour dough bread crumb

Extras

Sweet Potato Fries$8.00
House Cut Russet Fries$8.00
Side House Salad$6.00
Asparagus$8.00

What 1,624 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

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New York / Tri-State Area
Seafood
New Jersey - Central
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall4food5service4ambience5
Service was a bit slow with downtime between courses. Manager did not greet our table - as has been done in the past. They did not acknowledge my husband’s BD despite me noting this when making the reservation. But, great food as always!
TB
TikibarBill
New York Area
27 reviews
vip
5.0
27 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Five of us celebrated my wife's birthday here, and it was an excellent time. The service was perfect, and we waited for nothing. Food was amazing, from the crab dip, to the salads, entrees and desserts. Well worth the half hour drive, and we'll definitely be back.
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mikey
Atlantic City
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love this restaurant. Great food and great service
NJ
NJCasual
New York Area
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, great service!!
ML
MikeL
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Enjoyed this restaurant very much. Food and service excellent
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best dirty martini you will ever have. Rick our waiter was an absolute legend. Filmed my proposal and was overall a fantastic guy. We will definitely be back prior to our move to NC.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful atmosphere, excellent service, friendly staff as well as customers… look forward to returning again. Would definitely recommend.
K
Kathleen
New York Area
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was great! Enjoyed the crab, oysters, shrimp and yummy chocolate, peanut butter brownie and cheesecake. Try the Under the Boardwalk cocktail...delicious and refreshing! We will be back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Charleston
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service3ambience5
THE FOOD IS AMAZING!! We love coming here for date night and birthdays!!! The drinks are amazing as well!! However, we wanted to take our time with ordering but we were rushed to order which was kinda annoying because we wanted to take our time! BUT STILL RECOMMEND AND WILL CONTINUE TO COME BACK!!
JR
JohnR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We live over an hour away, but it is well worth the trip! Outstanding service, and the food is too die for! Outstanding!!!!!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Graduation celebration
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Kdog
New York Area
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Dinner was delicious as always. Never a bad meal at Salt!
JO
JoyceO
Austin
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
My favorite New Brunswick restaurant. Food always delicious.
LG
LynnG
Philadelphia
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing! Perfect!
SB
ScottB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
I can't think of the last time I had seafood this good, west coast or east. I had chowder, crab cakes, calamari and oysters for appetizers. Everything was top notch, especially the panko oysters. And if that wasn't enough Lol, the Chilean Sea Bass and Halibut were simply amazing. And with the great food came good service. Our bartender made it a very pleasant experience. I can't wait to bring my lady back again!
PL
PattiL
New York Area
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The first time dining at Salt and it was outstanding!! My husband and I have put Salt as our #1 favorite and we highly recommend this restaurant ! Make your reservations in advance!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Birthday occasion. Waiter knew his drinks and good recommendations. Overall great experience
J
Jillian
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was amazing, our server was fantastic (Wish I could remember her name- She had dark hair and cool tattoos), and the place is beautiful. We wished we had dressed up a bit more, we came from a movie and were really casual, however no one made us feel out of place. Overall, had a great experience and enjoyed ourselves celebrating my husband's birthday. We definitely would like to go back.
SM
StacyM
Philadelphia
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We went here to celebrate our son's graduation from Rutgers, and everything was just amazing. From start to finish it was wonderful. We all had different meals and each one of us loved every bite. The service was great. I highly recommend this restaurant for a special occasion, trust me, it will be memorable!
HR
HomeRN
New York Area
111 reviews
vip
3.0
111 reviews
Dined on May 11, 2022
overall3food4service4ambience3
Disappointed that menu prices don’t match your outside menu or online menu prices A bit deceiving!!! Definitely will think twice about returning… I realize food prices have gone up … But a $10.00 increase on most menu items… Really!!!
TB
TommyB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of my favorite restaurants in New Jersey ! This place is the best!
AD
AlexD
New York Area
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 9, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
Good quality food if you like seafood. The variety of high end seafood is limitless. Did not give it a five because i think some of the items are over priced. Example $40 for crab cake entree $20 for crab cake appetizer etc.
M
Mabel
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Mother’s Day
CG
ChristineG
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was great from appetizers to dinner to desert. and Cocktails
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My daughter and I enjoyed Mother’s Day early dinner - it was amazing - the food, service, etc
JL
JudyL
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
First time there and have been meaning to try it. Mother's Day and still everything was on point.
LC
LeeC
New York Area
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
For a casual or special occasion you can't go wrong with Salt. Delicious everytime.
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crd120
New York Area
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Went for Mother’s Day and as always the food was excellent! Service was also above and beyond for this holiday. We truly enjoyed our meal. Started with the crab and avocado toast as a share and enjoyed dishes such as the seafood parpadelle and crab cakes as mains. Also the Bloody Mary shooter is such a fun start to the meal!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service and Food was Excellent!!
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ERIC
New York Area
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome-awesome-awesome Food was great-drinks were great and the service was amazing Whenever I go back I will always ask for “V”-she was our server and was amazing all not long-oysters were fresh-clams were tasty and the shrimp cocktail was great We had to of there specials and both were amazing Desert was good we had the apple pie Can’t go too go back
MA
MAHALO
Atlantic City
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our server, Naomi, made satisfying accommodations for our dairy-free, low carb preferences. Chris, the Manager, greeted us upon arrival making us feel very welcomed and appreciated as return-customers!!! Chris & Naomi, THANK YOU both for a memorable 69th. Birthday celebration!!! We’ll be back soon, again!!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Mother’s day Everything was Fantastic as usual. Our server was v and she took great care of us and we also had the pleasure of being Visited by Chris Valencia of the Management Staff.. Always Great food and service..
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Kevandcarm
New York Area
26 reviews
vip
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Always a great meal. Best oysters and fish in the area.
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StephanS
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delish as always! I actually preferred my wife's potato crushed halibut over my iron skillet sea bass but both were excellent. Cocktails were good, but I've had a better mezcal drink elsewhere. For desert the cookie and the cheesecake were excellent!
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AndyB
Nashville
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A great seafood restaurant. Up for a great piece of fish, don't go to a steak house, go here. Grouper, Halibut and Seafood Pappardelle all excellent.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
If you’re looking for a cool spot for a fancy date this is it. Atmosphere was intimate. Service was above average, very knowledgeable and helpful. We tried a variety of oysters based on her recommendations and loved them all! Very clean. Also had the crab dip which was very good, not super heavy like you’d expect. For entrees the halibut, wonderful portion cooked perfectly. The angry shrimp, great spice on the shrimp with the squid ink pasta! For dessert we had espresso and the Limoncello cake to share. Overall great first time, will definitely return.
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Gross
New York Area
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our waitress, Nathalie was outstanding! Although the food was good, she made the whole experience wonderful. I hope management realizes what an attribute she is to Salt.
BB
BrianB
New York Area
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on May 3, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Great ambiance! Food was very good. Service was great! Would definitely come back again!
BH
BruceH
New York Area
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent as always!!!!
KK
KarlyK
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Fantastic food quality and selection. Pricy but not overbearing. Very kind service, but busy which caused slowness. Tranquil decor and music. Excited to return.

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Salt Seafood & Oyster Bar is rated 4.8 stars by 1624 OpenTable diners.

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

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 23, 2022

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Booked 34 times today

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103 Church Street New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Additional information

Cross street
George St
Neighborhood
New Brunswick
Hours of operation
Lunch Wed, Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Happy Hour Mon–Sat 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:30 pm
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

Website
http://www.saltrestaurantnj.com/
Phone number
(732) 745-7258
Private party facilities
Private Room seats up to 25 people

Salt Seafood & Oyster Bar

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Additional information

Seafood Risotto

Seafood Tower

Fish Tacos

Raw Bar

Cape May Salt Oyster$3.00

East Point Oyster$3.00

Malplaquet Oyster$3.00

Fisher Island Oyster.$3.00

Middleneck Clams$1.25

Colossal Shrimp Cocktail$16.00

Chilled Seafood Salad$18.00

Small Plates

Steamed Mussel$14.00

Steamed Clams

Clam Chowder$8.00

Lobster Bisque$8.00

Salt Coastal Salad$12.00

Kale & Romaine Caesar$10.00

Lobster Cobb Salad$20.00

Slow Roasted Jersey Tomato & Burrata$14.00

Chopped House Salad$10.00

Fried Calamari$14.00

Cast Iron Crab Cake$16.00

Crab Dip$14.00

Ahi Tuna & Avocado$12.00

Seafood Tower

Seafood Tower

Quick Lunch

Lobster Roll$21.00

Fish Tacos$14.00

Poached Salmon Club$16.00

Rock Shrimp BLT$16.00

Crab Cake Sandwich$15.00

Salt Burger$16.00

Stay Awhile

Parmesan Crusted Lemon Sole$14.00

Sesame Crusted Local Tuna$16.00

Pan Seared Farm Raised Salmon$15.00

Fish & Chips$14.00

Grilled Chicken & Artichokes$12.00

Crab Spaghetti$16.00

Extras

Sweet Potato Fries$8.00

House Cut Russet Fries$8.00

Side House Salad$6.00

Asparagus$8.00

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