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Salt Wood Kitchen and Oysterette, Marina, CA

Salt Wood Kitchen and Oysterette

4.3 (1346)
$31 to $50
American
3295 Dunes Road, Marina, CA 93933

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 22 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
Salt Wood Kitchen & Oysterette is an award-winning upscale seafood restaurant in Marina, CA. Indulge in a culinary experience like no other with a live show kitchen, tantalizing oyster bar, and perfectly cooked steaks. Join us for daily happy hour and enjoy our carefully crafted cocktail and wine program. Savor weekend brunch while relaxing on our pet-friendly patio. Whether you're planning a wedding, memorial, or business dinner, our private dining spaces are available to create a memorable event. Come and discover why our seafood restaurant is a top choice for those seeking exceptional cuisine and unforgettable dining experiences in Marina, CA. Open Monday - Friday from 3:30 PM- 9:30 PM and Saturday and Sunday from 10AM - 9:30PM.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Seafood, Oyster Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–9:30 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Our catering menu features locally-sourced seafood and produce that is refined yet approachable. Our expert culinary team will create a custom menu, certain to make your next meeting or event deliciously memorable.
  • Private party facilities
    With the natural beauty of the California coastline, Salt Wood Kitchen and Oysterette at The Sanctuary Beach Resort is the destination to host your next special event. Our team of talented event specialists provide natural inspiration by creating unique indoor and outdoor events year-round.
  • Private party contact
    Director of Sales and Catering: (831) 883-5533
  • Neighborhood
    Marina
  • Cross street
    Reservation Road
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Private dining

Offers

  • Sunset Sessions

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - Sat - 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
    Unwind with us for Sunset Sessions — a relaxed coastal ritual where golden hour meets coastal indulgence. Enjoy curated drink specials, seasonal small plates, and the serene beauty of the Marina coastline as the sun begins its descent. Whether you’re sipping a craft cocktail, sharing oysters with friends, or just taking in the view, it’s the perfect pre-dinner moment to slow down and savor the evening.

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What 1,346 people are saying

Salt Wood Kitchen and Oysterette 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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.0Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • California Central Coast

    Hot spot

  • California Central Coast

    American

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Healthy

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Hot spot

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Salt Wood Kitchen and Oysterette offers a delightful coastal dining experience with "fantastic food," a "great atmosphere," and "friendly servers." Diners rave about the crab and lobster pasta, oysters, and shrimp and waffles. While some mention occasional service hiccups, most appreciate the attentive staff and "wonderful ambience."
1,346 Reviews
  1. Silas

    California Central Coast1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our food was, as always, absolutely incredible. Drinks were phenomenal. And Justin was quite possibly one of the best servers I’ve ever had the pleasure of hanging out with. That dude deserves a giant raise, seriously. He had incredible energy and was so kind and helpful and attentive.

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  2. Kerry

    San Francisco Bay Area19 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Our last visit to Salt Wood was very good; this time, not so much. I ordered the rock cod fish and chips. The batter was thick and doughy. I ended up digging out the fish to salvage my meal. My wife had the lobster and crab pasta. The dish was very spicy and dry. We ordered bread too and that turned out fine. It’s pretty sad when the bread basket was the best part of the meal.

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  3. Jean

    Las Vegas8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delish! Had the crab and lobster pasta. So good. Service was stellar.

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  4. tessa

    California Central Coast1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was very good as was the service and atmosphere:)

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  5. Jodi

    California Central Coast4 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    We came in a few minutes before our reservation. Hostess took exceptionally long check us in on the computer and then told us she could seat us in about 2 minutes. There was only a few tables in use so why the wait. She then sits us in a far corner instead of the open table below. We sit there for 15 minutes or so and the only person that had came over was the person serving water. We watched as the people behind us was sat at the lower nicer table and served drinks and some kind of food before we finally walked out. We passed the hostess as we left and she just stared at us. Nothing to say.

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  6. Enrique M .

    Unspecified1 review

    3.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Some of the food was undercooked, but everything else was great.

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  7. Monica VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice atmosphere, we came here to just have a small quick bite. The all fresh and grilled oysters are delicious. We had to order another round of the grilled Kimichi Oysters because those were delicious! We ordered fish tacos very good and their drinks were decent, it did take about 30 min to receive our drinks, there was only one bartender and it wasn't busy. I will definitely be coming back to eat dinner and watch the sunset.

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  8. Darrell

    California Central Coast3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Another great experience . Took another chance on the shrimp and waffles and they were fantastic this time. First time we tried a few months ago, they were a bit overcooked . But everything was very flavorful. I do miss their non-alcoholic juice drinks they used to serve. Very nice staff (hostess and waiters) who were very attentive. We’ll be back soon.

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  9. jill

    San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Made the birthday super special. Thank you- we’ll be back!

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  10. Leza VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Today’s experience was perfect. We’ve been to Salt Wood numerous times and it’s one of my boyfriend’s favorite places. We had one previous experience which wasn’t great. Jason the manager stepped up and definitely make it right with this visit. I have nothing bad to say. The waitress was great (forgive me I missed her name). Service, table, ambiance, food, drinks and overall visit was spot on. Oysters- fantastic! My 6 year old even had 3 of them! Kids catch of the day was halibut - my daughter ate it all. I tried is too- really good. Biscuits and gravy- delish! Shrimp and waffles- this was got me. It didn’t sound appealing, but it was a very pleasant surprise. It’s coconut fried shrimp with honey walnuts and they use coconut in the waffle batter. It was delicious. Maple bacon and chicken sausage was tasty too. All in all it was a very good visit. Back on our list of good spots to frequent.

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FAQs

Salt Wood Kitchen and Oysterette offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (831) 883-5535.

Salt Wood Kitchen and Oysterette is rated 4.3 stars by 1346 OpenTable diners.

Salt Wood Kitchen and Oysterette does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

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  3. California Central Coast
  4. Monterey / Carmel
  5. Marina

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 22 times today
Google Map for Salt Wood Kitchen and Oysterette

3295 Dunes Road, Marina, CA 93933

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Reservation Road
  • Neighborhood
    Marina
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–9:30 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Seafood, Oyster Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Our catering menu features locally-sourced seafood and produce that is refined yet approachable. Our expert culinary team will create a custom menu, certain to make your next meeting or event deliciously memorable.
  • Private party facilities
    With the natural beauty of the California coastline, Salt Wood Kitchen and Oysterette at The Sanctuary Beach Resort is the destination to host your next special event. Our team of talented event specialists provide natural inspiration by creating unique indoor and outdoor events year-round.
  • Private party contact
    Director of Sales and Catering: (831) 883-5533
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