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Petite eatery boasting modern decor & a menu of raw or cooked seafood & some meat, plus cocktails.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 17 State St, Newburyport, MA 01950
Phone: (978) 358-8479
Website: http://www.brineoyster.com/
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Reservations: opentable.com
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Reviews
Dalia Fares
Went to the cocktail tasting dinner, and I simply have not recovered. The cocktails? Unhinged (in the best way). All four were absolute bangers, each one somehow topping the last. That first gin cocktail needs to be locked onto the menu immediately because it was that girl.
The food — I’m sorry, WHAT? I did not expect carrots to steal the show, but here we are. Life-altering. The duck was flawless. My partner and I devoured every course like it was our job and enjoyed every second. Brine is a full-on gem. Not our first time, not our last. Zero regrets, no notes, obsessed.
… moreThe food — I’m sorry, WHAT? I did not expect carrots to steal the show, but here we are. Life-altering. The duck was flawless. My partner and I devoured every course like it was our job and enjoyed every second. Brine is a full-on gem. Not our first time, not our last. Zero regrets, no notes, obsessed.
Anton Rzhanov
We came to Brine for their Valentine’s Day special the other night and were super impressed. It was clearly one of the busiest nights of the year since it fell on a Saturday but all the staff were terrific and handling it with aplomb. It was a pre-set menu which was delicious in itself. Ribeye, halibut, split pea soup, burrata ravioli and red velvet cake finished off the meal. We went with some oysters to start and were left with full stomachs. My wife and I haven’t been out on Valentine’s Day for a while due to the general chaos that surrounds it but the front of the house staff and clearly the chefs handled it magically. Thanks for an amazing experience!
… moreA. Imhoff
My husband and I made reservations for Brine for a night out. We predominantly chose brine because of its extensive fresh seafood selections… we went all in on seafood and ordered the Large Tower and a small plate of Octopus. The seafood in the Tower was very fresh, the shrimp were very good…. Not over cooked and great flavors (not strong).
The octopus plate was wonderful, it came with a Cucumber, Celery, Cayenne Butter Hot Sauce with Dill Ranch. The flavors in the sauce was out of this world… I like spicy food and thought the heat in this dish was perfect, not too much to overwhelm, but a nice amount of heat.
We shared a bottle of French rose sparkling wine along with sparkling water. The service was good and the atmosphere was vibrant… it was a little on the loud side due to all the hard surfaces… make sure you sit across from your date so you can enjoy a conversation… overall very good!
… moreThe octopus plate was wonderful, it came with a Cucumber, Celery, Cayenne Butter Hot Sauce with Dill Ranch. The flavors in the sauce was out of this world… I like spicy food and thought the heat in this dish was perfect, not too much to overwhelm, but a nice amount of heat.
We shared a bottle of French rose sparkling wine along with sparkling water. The service was good and the atmosphere was vibrant… it was a little on the loud side due to all the hard surfaces… make sure you sit across from your date so you can enjoy a conversation… overall very good!
L M
Loved this restaurant and can’t wait to return. The bartender was terrific, atmosphere was upscale and comfortable. We started with oysters, and they were delicious and sweet. They were on special. Ordered the duck pasta, and it was one of the best dishes I have ever had at a restaurant. The house Pinot Noir was perfect with everything.
… moreTodd Thomas
There’s a lot to love about Brine. Nice atmosphere, different from the other options in Newburyport. Delicious food. But at least for now I have to seriously dock the rating (particularly on the food side) because, come on: it’s 2025 and you’re in Massachusetts and you can’t have a single vegetarian entree? Or even specify on the menu that one of the entrees can be made with a vegetarian option? In the current menu, even the small plates only give hummus and pita as a vegetarian option. Yes, of course I realize the kitchen is happy to make a veggie dish upon request. But not having any indication of that on the actual menu basically tells folks who don’t eat meat/fish that they’re at best an afterthought, and at worst actively scorned. I go out to eat a LOT, and it’s extremely uncommon to find a restaurant that snubs vegetarians on the menu, literally including steakhouses. If Brine fixes this, I’ll go there much more frequently and this review will probably become a 5.
… moreJulie’s bites
August 2022. We love the outdoor dining in Brine. Oysters were great, I also enjoyed the deserts. This time I tried two small plates for dinner and did not like either one. Lettuce wrap crab and octopus with eggplant.
May 2022. Brine is back. It is one door away from the old location, with in door and out door sitting options, and the food as good as ever. I had duck with Vietnamese fish sauce and really enjoyed. Great oysters. Excellent steak.
May 1, 2021. Sadly, Brine is gone. We drove by and another restaurant will be opening in that location.
2019: Excellent. Creative and tasty. Oysters, soups,steaks, scallops – everyone at the table was happy.
… moreMay 2022. Brine is back. It is one door away from the old location, with in door and out door sitting options, and the food as good as ever. I had duck with Vietnamese fish sauce and really enjoyed. Great oysters. Excellent steak.
May 1, 2021. Sadly, Brine is gone. We drove by and another restaurant will be opening in that location.
2019: Excellent. Creative and tasty. Oysters, soups,steaks, scallops – everyone at the table was happy.
Larry Hansen
11/23 update: Always a fave spot to dine for lunch whenever passing through Newburyport. Well run and always top notch food from the kitchen. Enjoyed lobster BLT’s. Fresh with great flavors. No strips of bacon here…it’s in the jam so although used sparingly, it leaves the lobster as star. Fresh oysters on the side are a bonus you should opt for, if that’s your thing. Enjoy!
Winner winner seafood dinner! Dined here 12yrs ago when they first opened and the oh-so-delicious Clam + Pork chowder remains on the menu! This alone seals the deal. Howevvverrr there’s much more like the so so fresh Oysters on the half shell. And the most amazing Persimmon salad I’ve encountered. Such a unique, sweet fruit. And artfully prepared, too. The Seafood Tomato risotto was ok however the grilled Octopus is seriously out of this world. Run, don’t walk and enjoy Brine!
… moreWinner winner seafood dinner! Dined here 12yrs ago when they first opened and the oh-so-delicious Clam + Pork chowder remains on the menu! This alone seals the deal. Howevvverrr there’s much more like the so so fresh Oysters on the half shell. And the most amazing Persimmon salad I’ve encountered. Such a unique, sweet fruit. And artfully prepared, too. The Seafood Tomato risotto was ok however the grilled Octopus is seriously out of this world. Run, don’t walk and enjoy Brine!
Chris Collins
Ramen is incredible. Best I’ve ever had.
Drinks are fantastic
The tuna tartar and the crudo lacked flavor but everything else was wonderful.
It was so good I’m going back next week.
… moreDrinks are fantastic
The tuna tartar and the crudo lacked flavor but everything else was wonderful.
It was so good I’m going back next week.
James Q
My niece recommended this restaurant for lunch. I can’t speak highly enough of the food and service. I look forward to returning!!!
… moreMatty DeFreitas
Brine was amazing! Our server Alex took very good care of us. The rest of the staff was great as well always checking up on us.
Now let’s get to the food. Once we sat down we informed Alex that we we going to get at least half the menu. We pretty much did.
Started off with all 3 Crudo. My favorite was most definitely the snapper. With sesame, peach, chili and ginger it had all the Asian influences. The Yellowfin and Wester Ross Salmon were amazing as well!
The Clam + Pork Chowder was great. Light and thinner than a normal clam chowder. It was the perfect break before we got into the heavy stuff on the menu.
We got the Focaccia, Bacon + Egg and the Smoked Fish Pate next. Which was a great combination together. Even though the Focaccia had some beautiful herbed olive oil, it was great to have it soak up the yolk from the Bacon + Egg. Smoked Fish Pate was very light and fluffy because the corn fritter was cooked to perfection.
Next, the Beef Tartare, Smoked Gouda Grits and Cauliflower + Truffle. The sides were the heaviest of the bunch. This is when we started hitting the wall. I’ve always loved grits since I was a kid so seeing them on the menu brought me back. And the Cauliflower dish was nice and creamy. We definitely satisfied all of our urges besides the main course.
The Smoked Duck Breast was a special for the night. A single breast with the most beautiful crispy and moist fat. Over creamy cassava, and roasted carrots with blueberries. And before you think that anything is wrong with this dish… it was the best thing we could have ended with. I suggest you get it if it’s still on the menu.
… moreNow let’s get to the food. Once we sat down we informed Alex that we we going to get at least half the menu. We pretty much did.
Started off with all 3 Crudo. My favorite was most definitely the snapper. With sesame, peach, chili and ginger it had all the Asian influences. The Yellowfin and Wester Ross Salmon were amazing as well!
The Clam + Pork Chowder was great. Light and thinner than a normal clam chowder. It was the perfect break before we got into the heavy stuff on the menu.
We got the Focaccia, Bacon + Egg and the Smoked Fish Pate next. Which was a great combination together. Even though the Focaccia had some beautiful herbed olive oil, it was great to have it soak up the yolk from the Bacon + Egg. Smoked Fish Pate was very light and fluffy because the corn fritter was cooked to perfection.
Next, the Beef Tartare, Smoked Gouda Grits and Cauliflower + Truffle. The sides were the heaviest of the bunch. This is when we started hitting the wall. I’ve always loved grits since I was a kid so seeing them on the menu brought me back. And the Cauliflower dish was nice and creamy. We definitely satisfied all of our urges besides the main course.
The Smoked Duck Breast was a special for the night. A single breast with the most beautiful crispy and moist fat. Over creamy cassava, and roasted carrots with blueberries. And before you think that anything is wrong with this dish… it was the best thing we could have ended with. I suggest you get it if it’s still on the menu.