Sea Level Oyster Bar- NBPT

Name: Sea Level Oyster Bar- NBPT
Address: 1 Market Square, Newburyport, MA, United States, 01950
Telephone: (978) 462-8862
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.5

4.5 (870)

$30 and under

Seafood

1 Market Square, Newburyport, MA 01950

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2 people

Jul 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 32 times today

About this restaurant

Great for outdoor dining
Lively
Great for creative cocktails

A staple in Salem now open in Newburyport in the historic Firehouse Theater. Offering front patio and deck dining overlooking the Merrimack river
Featuring fresh seafood, raw bar, pizzas and sandwiches, 20+craft beers and cocktails.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Seafood, Oyster Bar
Hours of operation
Mon–Wed 11:30 am–9:00 pm Thu 11:30 am–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
(978) 462-8862
Website
http://www.sealeveloysterbar.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
Let us help you plan your next social gathering or corp orate dinner. Our front dining room over looks downtown NBPT, & is the perfect setting for social gatherings, rehearsal dinners, corporate outings, birthday parties, baby & bridal showers. Please contact Tracey Medeiros @ tracey@finzseafood.com https://sealevelnewburyport.com/private-events/
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
1 Market Square, Newburyport, MA 01950
Neighborhood
Newburyport
Cross street
Market Square
Parking details
Pay parking lot is located next to the restaurant
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 870 people are saying

Sea Level Oyster Bar- NBPT 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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Boston Metro North
Great for outdoor dining
Boston Metro North
Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Sea Level Oyster Bar - NBPT offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing food" and "exceptional service" in a vibrant atmosphere. Patrons rave about the "delicious lobster rolls," "fresh sushi," and "fantastic views" of the Merrimack River. The outdoor seating is "dog friendly" and perfect for enjoying the waterfront ambiance.

870 Reviews

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Hannah
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I haven’t been here in a few years but I was craving oysters off the shell and this was the first place that came to mind and I was not disappointed, the rest of dinner was amazing too
Sea Level Oyster Bar- NBPTResponded 2 days ago
Hi Hannah, I'm so thrilled to have you back, and even more thrilled to hear your experience was amazing; its what we aim for! Please feel free to reach out if you need anything in the future, special reservation or request. Hope to see you back again soon. Best, Toby Jacobson General Manager
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Abby VIP
New York City9 reviews
3.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Sea Level was ok. The service was awful. Two hours to get our food and it wasn’t even that crowded.
Sea Level Oyster Bar- NBPTResponded 2 days ago
Hi Abby, I'm so sorry to hear your experience was anything less than perfect; that's certainly not what we aim for. I would love if you could email me directly with more details as to your service. We welcome even negative feedback so we can grow our staff properly, but in this case I was unable to get to the bottom of what missteps took place. Both our systems show you were seated at 5:59, your tab opened at 6:03, and your payment made at 7:00; I also spoke with your server, and she doesn't recall anything amiss. So in this scenario, more details would really help us figure out what happened, correct it, and of course whatever missteps took place, make up to you any way we can. You can reach us via our email on our website, at my attention. Thank you! Toby Jacobson General Manager
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Abigail
Greater Boston3 reviews
3.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Waited over an hour for our food but they complemented us w a free martini. Other than the wait it was good.
Sea Level Oyster Bar- NBPTResponded 1 day ago
Hi Abigail, Thank you for taking the time to give us feedback, as both the good and the bad only help us grow as an establishment with high standards. I am so sorry about the long wait on sushi. The sushi bar can get backed up a bit on busy summer weekends, but we're constantly striving to improve efficiency in that department. I'm glad it was worth the wait, and even more glad we were able to make it up to you in martini form! Please feel free to reach out to me directly next time you're coming, and I'll be sure to oversee your experience personally. Look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best, Toby Jacobson General Manager
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JoeAnn
Greater Boston4 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We are at Sea Level weekly. It is our favorite restaurant. The staff and food are amazing. We had 5 lobster rolls and sushi last night. Outstanding !!!!!
Sea Level Oyster Bar- NBPTResponded 7 days ago
Hey JoeAnn, Thank you so much for the continued support and the great review. Next time you're around I would love the chance to personally meet you and thank you in person so please ask for me by name upon your next visit! Best, Myles Eason Manager
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Liz
Greater Boston3 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service, and the food and atmosphere was great!
Sea Level Oyster Bar- NBPTResponded 1 day ago
Thank you so much, Liz! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience with us. Our team always strives to provide great service and it's great to know we hit the mark for you. We appreciate your patronage and look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best, Toby Jacobson General Manager
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Gus VIP
Greater Boston4 reviews
2.0
Dined on July 4, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Bad table, sun in my eyes. Service was great, food was on. Bar tender was not able to make simple drinks
Sea Level Oyster Bar- NBPTResponded 7 days ago
Hey Gus, I'm sorry to hear that you were at a table that took away from your experience with us. However, I'm glad to hear that you still enjoyed the food and service we provided for you. Next time you're planning on visiting please ask for myself by name and I would love to make sure we get you a better a cocktail and a more comfortable table so we can round out the full experience for you here at Sea Level. Best, Myles Eason Manager
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Dale
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined on July 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a fabulous night! Food was wonderful and service was excellent.
Sea Level Oyster Bar- NBPTResponded 7 days ago
Hey Dale, Thank you so much for the kind review! We hope we get the opportunity again soon to serve you and your group. Best, Myles Eason Manager
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Kathie
Montreal / Quebec2 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We sat out on the back patio and it was just fantastic! Started with a dozen oysters, then Mahi tacos and lobster rolls. Great meal, our server was awesome, and the view was amazing-thanks for a great July 4th celebration dinner.
Sea Level Oyster Bar- NBPTResponded 7 days ago
Hey Kathie, Thank you so much for the kind review! Also thank you for choosing us to celebrate the holiday with. Along with fresh and sustainable seafood we also pride ourselves on delivering top level service. We hope we get the opportunity to serve you again soon! Best, Myles Eason Manager
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Gail
Fort Lauderdale12 reviews
4.0
Dined on July 3, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Sea Level is always good. Service was good. Noise level was VERY Loud. Fun place in downtown Newburyport. Probably wouldn't be so noisy outside, but showers were predicted, so we sat inside. Good food for the price.
Sea Level Oyster Bar- NBPTResponded 7 days ago
Hey Gail, Thank you so much for the kind review and the returned visits. We strive everyday to provide consistently good service along with delicious, fresh food. We hope to see you again soon! Please say hi next time you're in the building as I would love the opportunity to meet you. Best, Myles Eason Manager
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amy
Greater Boston1 review
2.0
Dined on June 27, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The food was not great, my salad was pretty bland, shrimp over cooked. I had to ask for salad dressing after the salad was brought out, took about 10 minutes.
Sea Level Oyster Bar- NBPTResponded 7 days ago
Hey Amy, I'm so sorry to hear that this was your experience with us. We strive to have creative and plentiful dishes on our menu and especially with a salad we aim to have a large portion with your select protein cooked to perfection. We also aim to deliver a top-level service that leaves a guest not wanting or needing a thing. I'm sorry we couldn't deliver on either of those aspects for you. I'd love the opportunity to get you and your group back in here to rectify your last experience with us and show you a proper Sea Level dining experience. Please feel free to contact the restaurant directly and ask for myself so we may connect and talk some more. Best, Myles Eason Manager
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FAQs

Sea Level Oyster Bar- NBPT offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (978) 462-8862.

Sea Level Oyster Bar- NBPT is rated 4.5 stars by 870 OpenTable diners.

Sea Level Oyster Bar- NBPT 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.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 32 times today

Google Map for Sea Level Oyster Bar- NBPT

1 Market Square, Newburyport, MA 01950

Additional information

Cross street
Market Square
Neighborhood
Newburyport
Hours of operation
Mon–Wed 11:30 am–9:00 pm Thu 11:30 am–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Seafood, Oyster Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Pay parking lot is located next to the restaurant
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Website
http://www.sealeveloysterbar.com/
Phone number
(978) 462-8862
Private party facilities
Let us help you plan your next social gathering or corp orate dinner. Our front dining room over looks downtown NBPT, & is the perfect setting for social gatherings, rehearsal dinners, corporate outings, birthday parties, baby & bridal showers. Please contact Tracey Medeiros @ tracey@finzseafood.com https://sealevelnewburyport.com/private-events/

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Sea Level Oyster Bar- NBPT

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About this restaurant

Additional information

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What 870 people are saying

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FAQs

Does Sea Level Oyster Bar- NBPT offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Sea Level Oyster Bar- NBPT restaurant rated?

Does Sea Level Oyster Bar- NBPT offer gift cards?

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