Salt Wood Kitchen and Oysterette

4.5

1303 Reviews

$30 and under

Unspecified

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 29 times today

Charming
Innovative
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.

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Private dining

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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$16.00
salmon belly, horseradish, fennel, cara cara, kale
Bay Scallop Ceviche$18.00
smoked pineapple, poblano aguachile, nopales

Table Share

Baby Gem Caesar$17.00
crispy boquerones, oyster dressing, parmesan, preserved lemon
Grilled Chicory & Beet Salad$16.00
lavender-smoked sunchokes, cashews, rosemary, dates
Grilled Whole Fish (Market Price)
boneless mt. lassen trout, roasted cabbage, lemon zest, garlic
Grilled Octopus Tacos$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
Calabrian Lobster Pasta$26.00
maine lobster, calabrian chilis, eggplant, artichoke, panko
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
Chef's Daily Roast/ Cowboy "Jorge"$155.00
bone marrow bordelaise, garlic butter, herbs

Entrees

Monterey Bay Fried Fish$27.00
rockfish, monterey beer batter, house-made tartar sauce, with fries or salad
Santa Carota Dry Aged Burger$27.00
pickled onions, pickles, bacon & mushroom aioli, dijon, monterey jack
Oak Smoked Half Chicken$26.00
cole slaw, house-made barbeque sauce
Grilled Alaskan Salmon$33.00
zucchini mole verde, fermented summer squash
24-Hour Short Rib$38.00
carolina gold barbeque sauce, pickled market peppers
Winter Squash Risotto$36.00
market pumpkin, san joaquin gold, chives, brown butter maitake
Flannery 14 Day Dry Aged NY Strip$46.00
chimichurri, charred lemon
Honey Glazed Duck$54.00
black garlic & fig duck jus, smoked liver mousse, grilled sourdough

Sides

Gilroy Garlic Fries$9.00
Smoked Coriander Carrots$12.00
herb yogurt, honey mable glaze, crispy garlic, frisee salad
Country Mash$12.00
brown butter cauliflower gravy, thyme
Seasonal Grilled Greens$14.00
Lemon oil, garlic
Grilled Cheesy Cauliflower$14.00
new york cheddar, toasted almonds, fine herbs
Smoked Jalapeno Torchio Pasta $14.00
new york cheddar, mollica
Beef Fat Market Potatoes & Wild Mushrooms$16.00
rocky oaks fondue, chives

Take Us Home!

Whole Loaf Bread$18.00
Salt Wood Hand Scrub$16.00
Smores Kit$36.00

What 1,303 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
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

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 delights with its "relaxed fine dining with a California flair," offering a scenic coastal setting. Diners rave about the "amazing service," "phenomenal food," and standout dishes like "octopus tacos" and "huevos rancheros." The ambiance is "fun and lively," perfect for special occasions or a "magical" dining experience.

1,303 Reviews

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Berenice
Las Vegas
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, great ambiance. Will definitely return.
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Nate
Oklahoma City
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 1, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Our server EJ was great. Food was average and expected more from how it’s marketed. Hostess seemed put out when she seated us and we asked to move b/c we were so close to the front door and were blasted with cold air every time it opened.
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Josué
San Francisco
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 21, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
The staff is very nice and polite, they took our reservation right away and greeted us with a smile. The service was great and she even told us about the specials which is something that I might be back for…. The baked oysters were really good, great flavor and interesting combinations. The food presentation was very pretty and tasty, we need a little work on the chimichurri sauce… Overall it was a great experience and I recommend it for a date spot for someone you really like, not like the first date unless you do Happy hour or burger Mondays. Anyways. I forgot to mention the mash and gravy… it’s a must.
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Karla
Sacramento
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 18, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Overall the experience was good. Our server may have been new, he wasn’t as efficient as we would have expected. The live musician was amazing and you cannot beat the ambiance!
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Jean
Milwaukee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We had a wonderful dining experience. The staff were kind and helpful and went out of their way to make our experience amazing. The food was great...all courses! Drinks on the patio afterward were an added bonus! It is expensive but perfect for a special treat or celebration once in a while.
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annette
VIP
Central Coast
25 reviews
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on January 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I love the ambience of Salt wood. I’ve been coming there for years as my husband and I love to stay at Sanctuary Beach Resort. I just wish that Salt Wood had a few more selections on the menu especially for appetizers during the “Happy Hour” The drinks are phenomenal.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had such a lovely experience here! The food was amazing, special shout out to the octopus tacos with mole and the huevos rancheros! Whoever is in charge of the Mexican dishes is crushing it, lean in more guys. Our servers, Danny and Katie were excellent, so was the support staff. 10/10 would go back.
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James
Central Coast
11 reviews
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on January 9, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We are locals and we love this place! Relaxed fine dining with a California flair located right on the coast.
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MEG
San Francisco
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on January 9, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Steak was tough, no taste and had to be sent back once. No choices for lighter fare and very sad breakfast which I am assuming comes from the same kitchen. Muffin inedible ad bacon undercooked. $75 later, plus tip, very sad. Two ther,moses of coffee for two peo[le. ridiculous.
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Sam
Central Coast
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The duck and waffles was -bewilderingly- good and I wish I had the recipe. It's a shame they only serve it as a holiday special.
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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 1303 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 29 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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68 Monterey Area Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

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$16.00

Bay Scallop Ceviche$18.00

Table Share

Baby Gem Caesar$17.00

Grilled Chicory & Beet Salad$16.00

Grilled Whole Fish (Market Price)

Grilled Octopus Tacos$24.00

Artichoke & Crab Spread$14.00

Calabrian Lobster Pasta$26.00

Gilroy Garlic Clams$25.00

Cioppino$38.00

Chef's Daily Roast/ Cowboy "Jorge"$155.00

Entrees

Monterey Bay Fried Fish$27.00

Santa Carota Dry Aged Burger$27.00

Oak Smoked Half Chicken$26.00

Grilled Alaskan Salmon$33.00

24-Hour Short Rib$38.00

Winter Squash Risotto$36.00

Flannery 14 Day Dry Aged NY Strip$46.00

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

Smoked Jalapeno Torchio Pasta $14.00

Beef Fat Market Potatoes & Wild Mushrooms$16.00

Take Us Home!

Whole Loaf Bread$18.00

Salt Wood Hand Scrub$16.00

Smores Kit$36.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

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