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Salt Wood Kitchen and Oysterette, Marina, CA

Salt Wood Kitchen and Oysterette

4.5
4.5
1286 Reviews
$30 and under
Unspecified
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Salt Wood Kitchen and Oysterette

4.5
$30 and under
Unspecified
Marina

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 8 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Innovative
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • 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 2 PM- 9:30 PM and Saturday and Sunday from 10AM - 9:30PM.

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Private dining

Private dining

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Dining areas

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
  • 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
  • Neighbourhood
    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

Experiences

  • Christmas Brunch at Salt Wood

    Dec 25, 2024 only
    Celebrate the holidays on the California Coast with bountiful brunch specials at Salt Wood Kitchen and Oysterette. We will be offering our regular Brunch Menu featuring Holiday Specials. Time: 10am-4pm *Reservations are required. Parties of 6 or more please call Salt Wood Restaurant at 831-883-5535 to make a reservation.
  • Annual Thanksgiving Buffet

    US$54.00 - US$114.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Salt Wood Kitchen and Oysterette invites you to their annual Thanksgiving Buffet. Join us for an unforgettable day in the Marina Preserve Dunes, featuring a sustainably sourced Thanksgiving experience curated by Executive Chef Nestor Marin and his talented culinary team. The evening includes, Buffet-style: Salad station - Soup station - Bread station - Oyster Raw bar - Carving Station - Dessert station and assortment of hot sides. Live Jazz Music from 2pm - 6pm provided by the local musician David Holodiloff Time: 2pm-6pm *Reservations required Parties of 6 or more please call Salt Wood Restaurant to make a reservation

What 1,286 people are saying

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
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • California Central Coast

    Innovative

  • California Central Coast

    Hot spot

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Great for brunch

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Innovative

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Hot spot

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Salt Wood Kitchen and Oysterette offers an exceptional dining experience with "great food, great wines, and great feel." Known for its excellent service and coastal vibe, guests enjoy dishes like "grilled oysters and short ribs." While some note challenges with wait times and smoke ventilation, the friendly staff and delightful atmosphere shine through.

1,286 Reviews
  1. Jeff

    Dallas

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This experience was phenomenal. We will be back again tonight.

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  2. Corenna

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    I came here for breakfast and dinner. The staff was really friendly. Morning service took for ever to get our food and our check. Dinner was a little bit better. Then towards the end of our dinner took forever for our server to come back. One of our side dishes was cold and forgot an item. Took a while to get our check.

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  3. Goldee

    San Francisco

    41 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We sat at the bar. It was pretty busy in the restaurant but the noise level was decent even with a live musician in the corner(happy we weren’t sitting too near) excellent service and food. Great splittable portions. We had grilled and chilled oysters both so fresh! Caesar gem salad was a two person split and we ordered the lobster pasta, also splittable. Also ordered the olive bread with sea salt butter.

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  4. Karen Rae

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I ended up having to eat alone but it was a great experience! The food was great! My aged steak was maybe a bit overcooked and came out as medium well instead of medium rare. Loved the hot oyster with the passion fruit ibérico butter! I could have made an entire meal out of those! Great cocktail choices!

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  5. Peri

    Central Coast

    62 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    62 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I've been telling people about Saltwood all day... We got there late because there was a traffic tie-up but they could still seat us at a nice table. First off I enjoyed washing my hands with the salt scrub they provide in the restroom. Then we ordered cocktails from their menu.. both were excellent. Our friends arrived and chose the $18 burger special with fries and their choice of beer. We ordered chilled oysters for $3 each but large, served with two different sauces. I ordered a bowl of clam chowder, which was super creamy and delicious, with big chunks of clam throughout. It was probably the best I can remember having, though I'll need to go back to Fisherman's Grotto to compare. The Grotto offers 6 oysters for $16, which is another reason to go back there. Overall I highly recommend Saltwood (parking is way better here than Fisherman's Wharf but requires a drive to Marina.) There's no view to speak of but the decor is fresh and uplifting. The servers are very thoughtful and we will definitely be back.

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  6. Karen

    Las Vegas

    289 reviews

    4.0

    289 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We ordered a sampling of the grilled oysters. All oysters were teeny-tiny. There was more topping than meat. Flavors were okay, nothing special. The fried monterey rockfish was outstanding. Coating light and crispy. Fish moist and flaky. 3 pieces came with plate. We opted for salad instead of fries, which was nice and fresh.

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  7. Beth

    San Francisco

    16 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing. The whole fish was off the chain! The service was a bit off, but not bad. If you are fussy about service, you may have been annoyed about a few things. We were there with friends and having a great time so it wasn't an issue for us. Quality and value were spot on.

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  8. Shelly

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    When we first walked in, we had a reservation at six. We came in at six and they told us to go to the bar and wait for our table. Almost all the tables were available so we had a drink waited. Then my husband went up and asked if our table was ready after they seated three other couples. Then the hostess came and said whenever we’re ready she’ll set us down and we said to her we were ready when we got here so we’re ready and it was just really weird. Our waitress was great. The food was good and the rest of our evening was enjoyable, but the hostess, however, was not the best first impression for us
    Salt Wood Kitchen and OysteretteResponded on November 15, 2024
    Thank you for taking the time to comment on your experience It is important for us to hear good and not so good comments so we may improve Gary Watts Director of F/B

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  9. Francisco

    Central Coast

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time to Salt Wood. My wife & I really enjoyed our dinner. The oysters grilled & chilled were both amazing! Caviar, olive bread, and short rib also highly recommended! Bartender did not disappoint with the drinks. Will definitely be back!!!!

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  10. Darrell

    Central Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very friendly and attentive staff, Our meal did not disappoint. Very busy and the staff was hoppin!

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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 4.5 stars by 1286 OpenTable diners.

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

A photo of Salt Wood Kitchen and Oysterette restaurant

Salt Wood Kitchen and Oysterette

4.5
$30 and under
Unspecified
Marina

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 8 times today
Experiences are available.

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
  • Neighbourhood
    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
  • 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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