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Salt Seafood & Oyster Bar, New Brunswick, NJ

Salt Seafood & Oyster Bar

4.8 (3043)
$31 to $50
Seafood
103 Church Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 40 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for business meals
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

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What 3,043 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
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New Jersey

    Seafood

  • Middlesex

    Best Overall

  • Middlesex

    Best Food

  • Middlesex

    Best Service

  • Middlesex

    Best Ambiance

  • Middlesex

    Healthy

  • Middlesex

    Great for fine wines

  • Middlesex

    Romantic

  • Middlesex

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Salt Seafood & Oyster Bar consistently impresses with its "always excellent" food and service. Patrons rave about its "fresh and delicious" seafood, extensive oyster selection, and "amazing cocktails." The ambiance is "welcoming and stylish," perfect for any occasion. With knowledgeable staff and "attentive service," Salt offers a "fantastic dining experience" that keeps guests coming back.
3,043 Reviews
  1. David VIP

    New Jersey27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food came out hot and the service was excellent. I would definitely recommend this recommend this restaurant for the seafood. Just be aware that you will get charged extra if you use credit card.

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  2. Rino VIP

    New York City151 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great sea food fresh and tasty. Large variety of oysters, and wines

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  3. Susan

    New York City23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent seafood in a relaxed ambience. The selection of oysters is extensive, the fish perfectly prepared. We had a great meal.

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  4. Bryan

    New Jersey1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From the moment we walked tru the door all of the staff were top notch!especially our server Trevor he was very knowledgeable of the menu and made our dining experience perfect.. the specials and food chef Chris and his staff make are a joy to the pallet.. if you looking for a romantic night out or just to get the freshest local seafood as well as steak SALT will not let you down.

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  5. Georgia VIP

    Idaho17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always excellent… both the food and the service! Delicious. Nice wine selection, too.

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  6. Salvatore VIP

    New York City33 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our third time here. Oysters were excellent. The she-crab soup starter was good, but nothing special. The octopus starter was excellent. Both entrees... the pappardelle pasta and grouper dishes were good. The peanut butter cookie dessert was awesome. Service was excellent from hostess to waitress to servers, etc. Ambiance is very nice, clean and comfortable; also not too bright, and cozy enough. I can see if dining room was packed how it could may get a bit loud. Overall, another nice birthday celebration at a very nice restaurant. Definitely recommend.

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  7. Kristeen

    New York City7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The worst part about Salt is that there are so many good choices, its hard to pick what to have for dinner!

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  8. Jackie VIP

    New York City7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful dinner with friends before a show across the street. Everything was wonderful as always!

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  9. Dana VIP

    New York City13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Salt has been my favorite restaurant for many years.. I moved out to California in 2024, however when we come back to visit family and friends, I always make a resy for Salt. I guess you can say I came 3200 miles to eat at Salt

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  10. Linda VIP

    New York City34 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our food was so delicious. Perfectly cooked. Our server, Javier, was the best. Friendly, professional, attentive and addressed my gluten free issues with recommendations. The restaurant was lively with lots of people.

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Salt Seafood & Oyster Bar is rated 4.8 stars by 3043 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 40 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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