Salt Wood Kitchen and Oysterette

4.4

1259 Reviews

$30 and under

Unspecified

Good for special occasions
Great for creative cocktails
Neighborhood gem

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 2 PM- 9:30 PM and Saturday and Sunday from 10AM - 9:30PM.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 7, 2024

11:00 PM

Booked 16 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Unspecified
Hours of operation
Daily 5:30 pm–9:30 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm
Phone number
(831) 883-5535
Website
https://saltwoodkitchenandoysterette.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Nestor Marin
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
Our Private Event Coordinator: (831) 665-9519

Location
3295 Dunes Road, Marina, CA 93933
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, 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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Popular dishes

Salt Wood Olive Bread - Baked by Otto$9.00
whipped butter, big sur sea salt, chestnuts, nutmeg
Mixed Marinated Olives$9.00
citrus, herbs, aromatics, crushed garlic
Monterey Bay Clam Chowder$16.00
bakers bacon, surf clams, market potatoes, clovis cream, chives
Coastal Crudo$18.00
salmon belly, horseradish, fennel, cara cara, kale
Seafood Pozole$18.00
smoked fumet, hominy, tostada, ham hock, crab, chile crisp, curtido
Bay Scallop Crudo$24.00
smoked pineapple, poblano aguachile, nopales

Table Share

Baby Romaine Caesar$17.00
crispy boquerones, oyster dressing, parmesan, preserved lemon
Grilled Chicory & Beet Salad$16.00
lavender-smoked sunchokes, cashews, rosemary, dates
Whole Grilled Fish$58.00
boneless mt. lassen trout, roasted cabbage, lemon zest, garlic
Grilled Octopus$24.00
white corn tortilla, cabbage curtido, toasted nuts, dried chilli, fried coriander
Artichoke & Crab Spread$14.00
salt wood seeded bread, maryland blue crab, cheddar cheese
Blistered Market Peppers$12.00
passionfruit and habanero aioli
Calabrian Lobster Pasta$26.00
maine lobster, calabrian chilis, eggplant, artichoke, panko
Spring Pea Risotto$42.00
diver scallops, coast organics garlic scapes, spring peas, bacon lardons
Gilroy Garlic Clams$25.00
confit garlic, salt wood seeded bread, leeks, butter
Cioppino$38.00
mussels, squid, seasonal catch, shrimp, clams, tomatoes, fennel, grilled bread
Curried Mussels$30.00
coconut curry, shisho, finger limes, sudachi

Entrees

Monterey Bay Fried Fish$27.00
rockfish, monterey beer batter, house-made tartar sauce, with fries or salad
Salt Wood Dry Aged Burger$27.00
8 oz patty, sesame bun, pickled onions, pickles, bacon mushroom aioli, dijon mustard, monterey jack, with fries or salad
Oak Smoked Half Chicken$28.00
cole slaw, house-made barbeque sauce
Grilled Atlantic Salmon$33.00
zucchini mole verde, fermented summer squash
24-Hour Short Rib$38.00
carolina gold barbeque sauce, pickled market peppers
Spring Pea Risotto$42.00
diver scallops, coast organics garlic scapes, spring peas, bacon lardons
Dry Aged Ribeye$49.00
10 oz, chimichurri, charred lemon
Honey Glazed Duck$54.00
dry aged liberty duck breast, roasted pine jus

Sides

Gilroy Garlic Fries$9.00
Smoked Coriander Carrots$12.00
Country Mash$12.00
Seasonal Grilled Greens$14.00
Grilled Cheesy Cauliflower$14.00
Jalapeño Mac & Cheese$14.00
Beef Fat Market Potatoes & Wild Mushrooms$16.00
Heirloom Bean Cassoulet$16.00
rancho gordo beans, bacon lardon, chicken apple sausage

Take Us Home!

Bread Loaf$18.00
Salt Wood Salt Scrub$16.00
Smores Kit$38.00

What 1,259 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Monterey / Carmel
Great for brunch
Monterey / Carmel
Innovative

1,259 Reviews

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Esteban
Central Coast
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was amazing! Staff was very polite and helpful! Daniel our server was awesome!
Salt Wood Kitchen and OysteretteResponded 5 days ago
Thank you for taking the time and sending us a most favorable review. We will share with Daniel We hope you can return to Salt Wood real soon Gary Watts , Director of Food and Beverage, Sanctuary Beach Resort
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Sumerle
San Francisco
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We had the $27 hamburgers and octopus tacos. The burger was disappointing (taste was ok, buns weren’t fresh) and the octopus was too salty. Good service and nice spot, but food was average at best on this occasion.
Salt Wood Kitchen and OysteretteResponded 5 days ago
Thank you for taking the time and sending us your review. Your comments are welcome as we share them with our culinary team We hope you will return to Salt Wood and give us another try Gary Watts , Director of Food and Beverage, Sanctuary Beach Resort
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Yvette
San Francisco
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on August 31, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food, service and ambience were great! We ate all of what we ordered. Drinks were good too. Our 2nd tome there in 2 months. Highly recommend and will definitely return.
Salt Wood Kitchen and OysteretteResponded 5 days ago
Thank you for taking the time and sending us a most favorable review. We hope you can return to Salt Wood real soon Gary Watts , Director of Food and Beverage, Sanctuary Beach Resort
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Kimberly
San Francisco
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 28, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Great variety on the menu. Will be returning tonight. Pozole and grilled oysters were great. Pavlova was good. If I could change anything, it would be the dessert selection. Needs decadence.
Salt Wood Kitchen and OysteretteResponded 5 days ago
Thank you for taking the time and sending us a most favorable review. We hope you can return to Salt Wood real soon Gary Watts , Director of Food and Beverage, Sanctuary Beach Resort
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Lisa
Boise
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on August 25, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Food was good. The fact that you pay $50 for a steak with no sides included is crazy. Sides all cost extra. Portions are all small, including drinks. For $200 I'm not sure it was really worth it. If it hadn't been for a special occasion, I wouldn't recommend going again. There are other local restaurants that give better service, atmosphere and food portions.
Salt Wood Kitchen and OysteretteResponded on August 26, 2024
Thank you for taking the time for this helpful review I will share with the team and hope you give us another visit Gary Watts Director of Food and Beverage
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Sonja
Toronto
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on August 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely fabulous - Andrew was very attentive and great in dealing with my dietary restrictions. Food was excellent, went back twice in a row
Salt Wood Kitchen and OysteretteResponded on August 26, 2024
Thank you for taking the time for this favorable review I will pass this on to Andrew Hope to see you back very soon Gary Watts Director of Food and Beverage
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Olga
Central Coast
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is the only fancy restaurant in MARINA, definitely pretty expensive, but overall we always get good experience and keep coming back. I think it’s the best for brunch on the weekend, but you will not be disappointed with other offerings either.
Salt Wood Kitchen and OysteretteResponded on August 26, 2024
Thank you for taking the time for this favorable review Hope to see you back very soon Gary Watts Director of Food and Beverage
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Cole
E. Tennessee
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Cannot recommend this place enough, fantastic experience. It was my wife’s birthday and we were treated with excellent food and service. Will be back!
Salt Wood Kitchen and OysteretteResponded on August 22, 2024
The Management Team here at Salt Wood Kitchen and Oysterette is absolutely thrilled to hear that you had a fantastic experience with us. We're especially delighted that you chose to celebrate your wife's birthday with us and that we could make it a memorable one for you all. . Thank you for your kind words and high ratings! G Watts Director of Food and Beverage
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CydneyC
San Francisco
8 reviews
vip
3.0
8 reviews
Dined on August 18, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Granted, Saturday night of car week in Marina, no less, and the place was relatively empty when we arrived at 5:30, but filled by the time we left at 8 PM. We would have left earlier, but everything was so delayed, cocktails, oysters, meal, desert, etc. Had to ask for coffee three times and for a second drink three times. Oysters wear beyond small, good, but seriously small. You could tell that the wait staff was pulled in many directions all at once. I blame management for understaffing.
Salt Wood Kitchen and OysteretteResponded on August 22, 2024
Cydney Thanks for sharing your experience at Salt Wood Kitchen and Oysterette. We apologize for the delay in service you experienced. We strive to provide prompt and efficient service to all our guests, and we'll certainly take your feedback into our service meetings All the best G Watts Director of Food and Beverage
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Bonnie
San Francisco
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 17, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
The food, service and atmosphere were good but there is an issue with the ventilation. The interior space is overwhelmed by the smell of smoke from the kitchen. This has been a problem since the facility opened years ago and needs to be remedied to make the dining experience more suitable and enjoyable. Fortunately the weather was lovely and we were able to sit outside for our meal. I will not return for a meal until there is an improvement to the pervasive smoke smell for the inside dining area.
Salt Wood Kitchen and OysteretteResponded on August 22, 2024
Thanks for the review, BonnieH. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the food and atmosphere at Salt Wood Kitchen and Oysterette. We understand your concerns about the ventilation issue and we apologize for any inconvenience it may have caused. We are working on improving the ventilation issue and we appreciate your patience. We hope you'll give us another chance to provide a more pleasant dining experience. Thanks again for your feedback.
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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 4.4 stars by 1259 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 7, 2024

11:00 PM

Booked 16 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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
Daily 5:30 pm–9:30 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Unspecified
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Nestor Marin
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://saltwoodkitchenandoysterette.com/
Phone number
(831) 883-5535
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
Our Private Event Coordinator: (831) 665-9519

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Salt Wood Kitchen and Oysterette

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Dining areas

Additional information

68 Monterey Area Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Grilled Oysters

Gelato

Calabrian Lobster Pasta

Small Bites

Salt Wood Olive Bread - Baked by Otto$9.00

Mixed Marinated Olives$9.00

Monterey Bay Clam Chowder$16.00

Coastal Crudo$18.00

Seafood Pozole$18.00

Bay Scallop Crudo$24.00

Table Share

Baby Romaine Caesar$17.00

Grilled Chicory & Beet Salad$16.00

Whole Grilled Fish$58.00

Grilled Octopus$24.00

Artichoke & Crab Spread$14.00

Blistered Market Peppers$12.00

Calabrian Lobster Pasta$26.00

Spring Pea Risotto$42.00

Gilroy Garlic Clams$25.00

Cioppino$38.00

Curried Mussels$30.00

Entrees

Monterey Bay Fried Fish$27.00

Salt Wood Dry Aged Burger$27.00

Oak Smoked Half Chicken$28.00

Grilled Atlantic Salmon$33.00

24-Hour Short Rib$38.00

Spring Pea Risotto$42.00

Dry Aged Ribeye$49.00

Honey Glazed Duck$54.00

Sides

Gilroy Garlic Fries$9.00

Smoked Coriander Carrots$12.00

Country Mash$12.00

Seasonal Grilled Greens$14.00

Grilled Cheesy Cauliflower$14.00

Jalapeño Mac & Cheese$14.00

Beef Fat Market Potatoes & Wild Mushrooms$16.00

Heirloom Bean Cassoulet$16.00

Take Us Home!

Bread Loaf$18.00

Salt Wood Salt Scrub$16.00

Smores Kit$38.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

FAQs

Does Salt Wood Kitchen and Oysterette offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Salt Wood Kitchen and Oysterette restaurant rated?

Is Salt Wood Kitchen and Oysterette currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

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