Brine

4.6

1515 Reviews

$30 and under

Oyster Bar

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2 people

Nov 25, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Innovative

BRINE, known for fresh oysters, crudo, and prime cut chops, is Caswell Restaurant Group’s second foray into the eclectic and innately New England dining scene of Newburyport, MA. Proprietor Nancy Batista-Caswell’s appreciation of the local harvest and her affinity for European classics results in a restaurant devoted to flavorful seafood—ceviche, crudo, sashimi, and beyond—and butcher chops, with a healthy dose of Spanish and Italian influences throughout the menu. The main attractions at BRINE are backed up by soups, salads, Po-Boys, and “off the page” daily specials to provide plenty of variety.

This neighborhood hangout welcomes all and leaves pretension at the door. The low-key design and elevated standards of service allow the food to speak for itself, and Manager Gissele Tache and her staff are always on hand to recommend an adventurous catch, a fine bottle of wine, or a sweet after-dinner treat.

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Oyster Bar, Steak, Seafood
Hours of operation
Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(978) 358-8479
Website
http://brineoyster.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Chef Justin Horyn

Location
17 State Street, Newburyport, MA 01950
Neighborhood
Newburyport
Cross street
Essex St.
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Oysters on the Half Shell
Refer to Daily Oyster Card (Market Price)
Shrimp Cocktail
House-Made Cocktail Sauce (Market Price)
Littleneck Clams$2.00
(each)
Siberian Supreme
Farm-Raised Siberian Sturgeon (Taste $16 | Half Ounce $50)
Giaveri Osetra
Farm-raised Osetra Sturgeon (Taste $21 | Half Ounce $72)
Imperial Amur
Farm-Raised Imperial Schrenckii (Taste $28 | Half Ounce $98)

power tower.

All towers come with signature cocktail, mignonette, louis and habanero crema sauces.

Small$42.00
Six Oysters, Four Littleneck Clams, Two Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail, Half Order of Crudo
Large$84.00
Twelve Oysters, Eight Littleneck Clams, Four Jumbo Shrimp, Full Order of Crudo

crudo.

Tuna Tartare$19.00
Strawberry, Jalapeno, Pistachio
Salmon Crudo $17.00
Elderflower, Grapes, Celery, Mint
Halibut Crudo$18.00
Pear Variations, Marinated Fennel

sandwiches.

Available Daily from 12 - 3 pm.

Salmon Gyro$24.00
Sesame, Arugula, Tomato, Shallot, Tzatziki
Sirloin Sandwich$30.00
Swiss, Pickles, French Onion Dip, Onion Roll
Lobster Roll MKT
Hot Buttered, Chives, Brioche Roll
Sausage Sandwich $26.00
Pepper + Onion Jam, Beer Mustard, Brioche

soup + salad.

Clam + Pork Chowder$10.00
Pork Belly, Potatoes, Leeks, Littleneck Clams
Honeynut Squash Bisque $13.00
Crème Fraîche, Smoked Granola, Nigella
Kale + Quinoa $15.00
Halloumi Croutons, Cranberry Vinaigrette, Almonds
Beet Salad + Delicata Squash$17.00
Mascarpone, Orange Blossom, Pistachio

small plates.

Pita Bread$12.00
Pumpkin Masala Hummus, Seeds
Bucatini $21.00
Garlic Puree, Lemon Gel, Lobster Roe Butter, Pangrattato
Octopus$24.00
Escarole, Shishito Peppers, Tempura Bites, Cilantro, XO Vinaigrette
Beef Tartare $20.00
Caviar, Cured Egg Yolk, Mushrooms, Tallow Mayo, Chips
Bacon + Egg$22.00
House Bacon, Fried Oysters, Poached Egg, Salsa Verde
Littleneck + Escargot $25.00
Maitake Mushrooms, Lemon, Frites
Short Ribs $24.00
Pear, Pickled Cabbage, Smoked Crème Fraîche, Beignet

large plates.

Tuna$40.00
Celery Root Gratin, Spinach Puree, Fig Mostarda, Prosciutto
Whole Branzino $44.00
Roasted Kholrabi, Butter Beans, Endive, Apple, Celery, Brodo
Scallop + Shrimp $42.00
Cauliflower Risotto, Crispy Capers, Chervil
Duck Duo $39.00
Pear, Carrot Puree, Roasted Turnips, Mustard Seed
Lamb Rack $44.00
Pearl Barley, Cucumber, Dill Yogurt, Shawarma, Au Jus
Signature Brine Burger$21.00
BBQ Aioli, Caramelized Onions, Jalapeno, Taleggio, Brioche Bun, Steak Frites (add house-smoked bacon +$3)

a la carte chops.

All chops are served with Brine's Signature Steak Sauce.

8 oz. Filet Mignon$43.00
12 oz. Prime NY Sirloin$47.00
16 oz. Bone-In Prime Ribeye$52.00

sides.

Roasted Broccoli $16.00
Époisses, Bacon Dijon Vinaigrette, Urfa Chili, Cashews
French Fries$9.00
Old Bay Remoulade
Smashed Potato$17.00
Caviar, Caesar Dressing, Parmesan Tuille, Scallion
Grits $15.00
Gruyere, Habanero Agrodolce
Maitake Mushrooms $20.00
Sunchoke, Mushroom Demi, Horseradish

What 1,515 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Boston Metro North
Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Brine in Newburyport is a culinary gem offering "amazing food and atmosphere." Known for its creative and delicious dishes, Brine excels in seafood and steaks with standout options like the "best burger" and power tower. The service is consistently warm and attentive, although it can be "a bit loud" inside.

1,515 Reviews

J
Jason
Greater Boston
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food at Brine never disappoints. Their novel flavor combinations and frequently rotating menu keeps us coming back. Service and ambiance is delightful also.
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David
Orlando
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Brine delivers on all your needs for great quality food, drinks, and social networking. Come and enjoy the bar and meet new friends or bring your group and enjoy fantastic table service.
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Charles
Greater Boston
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of my favorite restaurants in NBPT. From the food to the friendly service ….everything is fantastic. The folks that make it all come together work seamlessly.
BrineResponded 6 days ago
Thank you for your review, Charles! We have a truly exceptional staff, and we agree that everyone working together creates a unique, memorable experience for our guests. We can't wait to have you join us again soon!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
New York City
4 reviews
vip
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 31, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We’ve been to Brine a few times. It’s one of our favorite Newburyport restaurants. We went for lunch. We started with some oysters. So good!!! They were fresh and delicious. The next course was the caviar service. The blinis were freshly made and the accoutrements were well-prepared. My one complaint would be that there was only one spoon - for two people. Picayune, but I was hungry! 😋. We then shared two small plates - the tagliatelle cacio e pepe and the bacon and eggs. The tagliatelle should’ve been warmer and I would’ve preferred fresh grated pepper, but it was good tasting and creamy. The bacon and eggs weren’t as good as they could be …. The oysters were perfect , the poached egg was remarkably perfect, the bacon was over done, and I can’t recall having any salsa verde.- but that didn’t stop me from eating every bite! I will be sure to try them again the next time I go …. For dessert, we had the pineapple sorbet. It wasn’t very pineapply …. I wouldn’t need to try that again. Our server was awesome. He was very familiar with the menu and was able to make knowledgeable recommendations. We sat I. The window - it was open and the weather was beautiful! So nice!
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Donna
Greater Boston
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on October 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My most favorite restaurant in Newburyport MA! Just a wonderful experience on all levels.
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karin
Greater Boston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Four dear friends enjoyed a great evening out at Brine. We started with 18 oysters (on special before 6:30!) and cocktails then moved onto main courses…the lobster lo mein was faved about as was the lamb plate (perfectly cooked with delicious sauces!) and the tuna was amazing too. Thank you for a lovely satisfying evening out for our group of good friends.
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Mark
Bosnia
34 reviews
5.0
34 reviews
Dined on October 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and services. Small plates to full entrees. Oysters on Thursday for Happy Hour is a treat.
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NancyS
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had several small dishes - I recall oysters, heirloom tomatoes, cacio e pepe - as well as the lamb entree. All were fabulous, well prepared and presented, and, importantly, not fussy. By this sampling I'd say that the kitchen clearly has the confidence to deliver straightforward quality without relying on unnecessary garnishment , flourishes, or cheffy tricks so often seen in lesser restaurants. We shall return.
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Mert
Greater Boston
48 reviews
5.0
48 reviews
Dined on October 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always great food and service! Oysters were delicious!!!!
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Lynn
Greater Boston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We had five excellent small plates , octopus, tostadas, zucchini. All very flavorful 10/10. Desert was apple cake with pumpkin ice cream 10/10. Highly recommend
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FAQs

Brine offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (978) 358-8479.

Brine is rated 4.6 stars by 1515 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 25, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

Order delivery or takeout

17 State Street, Newburyport, MA 01950

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Essex St.
Neighborhood
Newburyport
Hours of operation
Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Oyster Bar, Steak, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Chef Justin Horyn
Additional
Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://brineoyster.com/
Phone number
(978) 358-8479

Brine

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Tuna

Tuna Tartare

Duck Duo

raw bar + caviar.

Oysters on the Half Shell

Shrimp Cocktail

Littleneck Clams$2.00

Siberian Supreme

Giaveri Osetra

Imperial Amur

power tower.

Small$42.00

Large$84.00

crudo.

Tuna Tartare$19.00

Salmon Crudo $17.00

Halibut Crudo$18.00

sandwiches.

Salmon Gyro$24.00

Sirloin Sandwich$30.00

Lobster Roll MKT

Sausage Sandwich $26.00

soup + salad.

Clam + Pork Chowder$10.00

Honeynut Squash Bisque $13.00

Kale + Quinoa $15.00

Beet Salad + Delicata Squash$17.00

small plates.

Pita Bread$12.00

Bucatini $21.00

Octopus$24.00

Beef Tartare $20.00

Bacon + Egg$22.00

Littleneck + Escargot $25.00

Short Ribs $24.00

large plates.

Tuna$40.00

Whole Branzino $44.00

Scallop + Shrimp $42.00

Duck Duo $39.00

Lamb Rack $44.00

Signature Brine Burger$21.00

a la carte chops.

8 oz. Filet Mignon$43.00

12 oz. Prime NY Sirloin$47.00

16 oz. Bone-In Prime Ribeye$52.00

sides.

Roasted Broccoli $16.00

French Fries$9.00

Smashed Potato$17.00

Grits $15.00

Maitake Mushrooms $20.00

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Make a reservation

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Dining areas

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