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Salt Kitchen at Hotel LBI, Ship Bottom, NJ

Salt Kitchen at Hotel LBI

4.4
4.4
1880 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 10 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Fancy
The Salt Kitchen & Bar located inside of Hotel LBI offers coastal-casual dining, featuring a bright open dining room with spectacular views of the Barnegat Bay. The dinner menu consists of local seafood, steaks, and chops.
*Reservations are highly recommended. Please book via OpenTable.com
*Our phone lines are often busy during dinner service, however questions regarding dining may be answered after 3:00pm at 609-991-8001.
*10 max party size. *We do not accommodate split parties.
*Outside seating, in season, is available first come first serve with a reservation & non reservable.
*There will be a $5 per person cake cutting fee for any cakes brought in from outside the premises.
*Check-in is at the hostess stand by Salt Kitchen where a hostess will escort you to your table.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (609) 991-8001
  • Website
    https://hotellbi.com/dining/salt-kitchen/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Private party facilities
    For private events at Salt Kitchen & Bar, please contact events@hotellbi.com.
  • Location
    350 W 8th St, Ship Bottom, NJ 08008
  • Neighbourhood
    Long Beach Island
  • Cross Street
    West 8th Street and Causeway Bridge
  • Parking details
    Garage parking is available to all guest.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

Starters

  • Maple-Bourbon Glazed BaconUS$15.00

    mustard sauce | scallion oil

    • Crisp CalamariUS$17.00

      marinara sauce | hot cherry peppers | basil

      • Mediterranean PlateUS$17.00

        hummus | peppadews | citrus marinated olives crumbled feta | cucumber | toasted pita

        • Broiled OctopusUS$19.00

          romesco | fingerling potatoes | chorizo preserved lemon | basil

          • Cheese BoardUS$28.00

            artisan cheese | marcona almonds honeycomb | grapes

            • Charcuterie BoardUS$28.00

              charcuterie | stuffed cherry peppers olives | stone ground mustard

              • Crab CakeUS$30.00

                jumbo lump crabmeat | citrus beurre blanc ikura caviar | frisèe salad

                • Roasted Oysters (6)US$26.00

                  mornay | baby spinach | andouille | parmesan crumbs

                  Soups & Salads

                  • Lobster BisqueUS$17.00

                    creme fraiche | sherry gastrique

                    • CaesarUS$12.00

                      little gem romaine | brioche crouton shaved grana padano | fried capers

                      • Burrata & SpeckUS$24.00

                        balsamic-maple reduction | heirloom tomatoes arugula pesto | basil | seasonal accompaniments

                        • Roquefort WedgeUS$17.00

                          baby iceberg | heirloom tomato | white grapes | red onion carrot | bacon | Marcona almond dust

                          • Chinese Chicken SaladUS$22.00

                            little gem | caraflex cabbage | spiral beet | rice paper peanut-ginger dressing | mandarin oranges

                            Chilled

                            • Local Oysters*(6)US$20.00

                              mignonette | cocktail sauce

                              • Colossal Poached Shrimp*US$19.00

                                arugula | cherry tomato | fresh horseradish cocktail sauce | lemon

                                • Yellowtail TartareUS$19.00

                                  diced hamachi | avocado guacamole | mustard soy sauce crispy taro chips

                                  • Shellfish Tower MKT

                                    (6) colossal poached shrimp | (12) local oysters | (1) 4-5 oz South African lobster tail | scallop ceviche | mignonette, cocktail, Sauce Maria Rose | taro chips

                                    From the Sea

                                    • Big Glory Bay King Salmon*US$52.00

                                      sauteed rock shrimp | saffron calasparra rice sugar snap peas | romesco

                                      • Cajun-Spiced ScallopsUS$48.00

                                        U8 Hokkaido Scallops | corn maque chou smoked baby carrots | tasso ham | pimenton crema

                                        • Whole Pan-Seared BranzinoUS$48.00

                                          pickled ramp vinaigrette | roasted parsnips baby bok choy | peanut crisp

                                          • Halibut*US$52.00

                                            jumbo lump crab | dijon cream | roasted fingerlings lardons | fresh herb salad

                                            • Lobster & Crab "Fra Diavolo"US$54.00

                                              lobster claw meat | jumbo lump crab | fresh Mafaldine pasta | lobster cream sauce | chili flake | micro basil | grated parmesan

                                              From the Land

                                              • 8 oz Center Cut Filet MignonUS$70.00

                                                black truffle-parmesan compound butter | roasted fingerlings watercress

                                                • 14 oz Prime NY StripUS$75.00

                                                  chimichurri compound butter | yuca frites | watercress

                                                  • Roasted Half ChickenUS$38.00

                                                    brown butter ponzu | pommes puree haricots verts with bacon & leek

                                                    • Iberico Pork TenderloinUS$45.00

                                                      duck fat potatoes | brussels sprouts with bacon jam | green peppercorn sauce

                                                      • Cauliflower & FarroUS$24.00

                                                        fenugreek spiced cauliflower | harissa farro | kale | sunchokes | cippolini onions | romesco

                                                        • Slow Braised Beef CheekUS$45.00

                                                          carrot butterscotch | red wine sauce | cipollini onions roasted fingerling potatoes

                                                          Sides To Share

                                                          • Mac & CheeseUS$16.00

                                                            campanelle pasta | melted fontina | four cheese mornay

                                                            • Haricots VertsUS$14.00

                                                              bacon & leek

                                                              • Creamed SpinachUS$16.00

                                                                Parmesan bread crumbs

                                                                • Crisp FingerlingsUS$12.00

                                                                  rosemary | espelette | caciocavallo

                                                                  • Crispy Fried Maitake MushroomsUS$13.00

                                                                    bbq aioli

                                                                    • Brussel SproutsUS$13.00

                                                                      bacon jam

                                                                      • Sea Salt FriesUS$15.00

                                                                        chipperbec potatoes | duck fat | red dragon cheddar sauce | sriracha ketchup

                                                                        Additions

                                                                        • jumbo asparagus spears | Beurre MonteUS$15.00

                                                                          • Jumbo Lump Crab ( 2 oz)US$14.00

                                                                            • Jumbo Lump Crab CakeUS$28.00

                                                                              • Lobster Tail (4-5 oz)US$35.00

                                                                                • Lobster Meat (2 oz)US$14.00

                                                                                  • Maple-Bourbon BaconUS$7.00

                                                                                    • Chimichurri ButterUS$8.00

                                                                                      • Parmesan Truffle ButterUS$14.00

                                                                                        • Hokkaido Scallop U8US$15.00

                                                                                          Last updated: October 8, 2024

                                                                                          What 1,880 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
                                                                                          • 4.6Service
                                                                                          • 4.3Ambience
                                                                                          • 3.9Value

                                                                                          Noise • Moderate

                                                                                          Loved For

                                                                                          • Ocean

                                                                                            Child-friendly

                                                                                          • Ocean

                                                                                            Healthy

                                                                                          • Ocean

                                                                                            Hot spot

                                                                                          • Ocean

                                                                                            Great for fine wines

                                                                                          • Ocean

                                                                                            Great for outdoor dining

                                                                                          • Ocean

                                                                                            Romantic

                                                                                          • Ocean

                                                                                            Most Booked

                                                                                          Review summary

                                                                                          AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                          Salt Kitchen at Hotel LBI consistently impresses with its "excellent service" and "delicious food." Diners rave about the attentive staff and unique, creative dishes, which make it a favored spot for special occasions. While prices are high, the "beautiful atmosphere" and commitment to quality make it a worthwhile experience for many.

                                                                                          1,880 Reviews

                                                                                          1. Shauna

                                                                                            Atlantic City

                                                                                            1 review

                                                                                            5.0

                                                                                            1 review

                                                                                            Dined 5 days ago

                                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                                            We attended breakfast with Santa and had such a nice time. Breakfast was yummy. The lattes delicious. The environment was perfect for a santa experience with our baby! We definitely will be making this a tradition.

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                                                                                          2. WilliamH

                                                                                            New York City

                                                                                            4 reviews

                                                                                            vip
                                                                                            5.0

                                                                                            4 reviews

                                                                                            Dined 5 days ago

                                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                                            Breakfast with Santa

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                                                                                          3. Dennis

                                                                                            New Jersey

                                                                                            30 reviews

                                                                                            vip
                                                                                            1.0

                                                                                            30 reviews

                                                                                            Dined on December 4, 2024

                                                                                            1. Overall 1
                                                                                            2. Food 1
                                                                                            3. Service 1
                                                                                            4. Ambience 1
                                                                                            This dinner was a disaster. we arrived 10 minutes before our reservation and couldn't leave until 3 hours and 20 minutes later because the restaurant was overfilled, understaffed and under-resourced with food (they were out of a lot of items). We went out with friends for an early holiday celebration. We picked midweek to not run into big weekend celebrations. When we arrived, there was a line of about 10 cars to valet park our car. This never happens, except when there is a wedding. Valet staff was understaffed. When we walked into the place, the central hall was wall to wall and shoulder to shoulder with about 350 people participating in an evening indoor flea market. After seating and ordering drinks, it took 20 minutes for the drinks to arrive. You can imagine how busy the bar was with the flea market people and diners competing for service by an understaffed bar. Things went downhill from there. The wait staff and kitchen staff were marvelous under the circumstances they were forced to work under. I won't go into all the failures, but they were numerous. The blame clearly belongs on management, both hotel and restaurant. Restaurants which are going to host overwhelming events on a particular night should inform folks making dinner reservations of the event so patrons are aware of what they are going to experience when dining. The quality of food sucked because the attention paid to cooking and serving sucked (not blaming the service people). I can't say enough bad things about Hotel LBI based on this miserable experience. Don't stay there. Don't dine there. Avoid the place at all costs.

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                                                                                          4. Lisa

                                                                                            New York City

                                                                                            10 reviews

                                                                                            5.0

                                                                                            10 reviews

                                                                                            Dined on November 30, 2024

                                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                                            The food was delicious and the service was phenomenal.

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                                                                                          5. Denni

                                                                                            Atlantic City

                                                                                            3 reviews

                                                                                            vip
                                                                                            3.0

                                                                                            3 reviews

                                                                                            Dined on November 28, 2024

                                                                                            1. Overall 3
                                                                                            2. Food 1
                                                                                            3. Service 4
                                                                                            4. Ambience 4
                                                                                            Thanksgiving entree was mediocre, not seasoned enough, not interesting for the price of the meal.

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                                                                                          6. Lisa

                                                                                            New York City

                                                                                            8 reviews

                                                                                            5.0

                                                                                            8 reviews

                                                                                            Dined on November 28, 2024

                                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                                            Excellent service. They made my husband’s 60th Birthday a special. Beautiful atmosphere.

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                                                                                          7. Dana

                                                                                            Nashville

                                                                                            1 review

                                                                                            5.0

                                                                                            1 review

                                                                                            Dined on November 28, 2024

                                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                                            2. Food 4
                                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                                            We enjoyed a wonderful Thanksgiving dinner at Hotel LBI. The service was fantastic and the food was so delicious!

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                                                                                          8. Amy

                                                                                            Coastal Georgia

                                                                                            1 review

                                                                                            2.0

                                                                                            1 review

                                                                                            Dined on November 17, 2024

                                                                                            1. Overall 2
                                                                                            2. Food 1
                                                                                            3. Service 2
                                                                                            4. Ambience 4
                                                                                            For a restaurant near the ocean, this was the most overpriced food I ever had and it tasted like it was reheated lobster over hamburger helper. The quality of one of our dishes was horrendous. The oysters were good but the prepared food was ridiculously overpriced and honestly inedible.

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                                                                                          9. OpenTable Diner

                                                                                            New York City

                                                                                            3 reviews

                                                                                            4.0

                                                                                            3 reviews

                                                                                            Dined on November 15, 2024

                                                                                            1. Overall 4
                                                                                            2. Food 4
                                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                                            4. Ambience 4
                                                                                            Our server Mike was fantastic. My only complaint, which is ironic due to the name of the restaurant, is that the food needed more salt. Other than that everything was wonderful especially dessert.

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                                                                                          10. Gina

                                                                                            New York City

                                                                                            1 review

                                                                                            5.0

                                                                                            1 review

                                                                                            Dined on November 9, 2024

                                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                                            3. Service 4
                                                                                            4. Ambience 2
                                                                                            It is extremely loud inside and the food is very expensive

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                                                                                          FAQs

                                                                                          Salt Kitchen at Hotel LBI is rated 4.4 stars by 1880 OpenTable diners.

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

                                                                                          Make a reservation

                                                                                          2 people
                                                                                          7:00 p.m.
                                                                                          Booked 10 times today
                                                                                          Google Map for Salt Kitchen at Hotel LBI

                                                                                          350 W 8th St, Ship Bottom, NJ 08008

                                                                                          Additional information

                                                                                          • Cross Street
                                                                                            West 8th Street and Causeway Bridge
                                                                                          • Neighbourhood
                                                                                            Long Beach Island
                                                                                          • Hours of Operation
                                                                                            Dinner Tue–Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
                                                                                          • Price
                                                                                            $31 to $50
                                                                                          • Cuisines
                                                                                            Seafood, American
                                                                                          • Dining style
                                                                                            Casual Dining
                                                                                          • Dress code
                                                                                            Resort Casual
                                                                                          • Parking details
                                                                                            Garage parking is available to all guest.
                                                                                          • Payment Options
                                                                                            AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                                          • Additional
                                                                                            Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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