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Brine, Newburyport, MA

Brine

4.8
4.8
1540 Reviews
$30 and under
Oyster Bar
17 State Street, Newburyport, MA 01950

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 17 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
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.

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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Chef Justin Horyn
  • 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

Experiences

  • Mauritson Wine Dinner - May 21st

    $125.00 per person

    May 21, 2025 only
    Join us for an exclusive four-course wine dinner featuring outstanding wines from Mauritson Winery.

What 1,540 people are saying

Brine reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Boston Metro North

    Best Service

  • Boston Metro North

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Brine in Newburyport offers an inviting atmosphere with standout service and a diverse menu that delights diners. With highlights like "$1 oysters on Thursdays" and "seared tuna with endive radicchio panzanella," patrons praise the "creative and exceptional" food. The "knowledgeable and accommodating" staff ensure a "fantastic" dining experience.

1,540 Reviews
  1. Harianto VIP

    Greater Boston6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service. The staff is extremely accommodating and professional!!
    BrineResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for your review Harianto! We're glad you got to enjoy a wonderful experience with us, and we look forward to welcoming you again!

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  2. Ronna

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Easter brunch was superb. The shrimp cocktail and salmon small plates were fresh and delicious. We had the breakfast sandwich custom-made with bacon instead of sausage and it was excellent. We enjoyed the filet mignon on the bed of shredded brussels sprouts and kale and bacon in this light cheese sauce, which may be one of the most delicious things I’ve ever eaten. The sweet bread basket was incredible also. And of course, there were wonderful glasses of wine and beautiful mixed cocktails. The service was excellent as usual. Overall, a fantastic Easter brunch that was very special. Thank you very much.
    BrineResponded 3 days ago
    Good afternoon, Ronna! Thank you for your wonderful review of our Easter Brunch! We're thrilled to hear how much you enjoyed everything, and we hope to have you join us again soon!

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  3. Christine

    Greater Boston15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I picked Brine for my birthday lunch with friends. Everything was exceptional - service to food. Brine is a foodie’s dream!
    BrineResponded 3 days ago
    Hi Christine! Thank you for your review! We love that you chose us to celebrate your birthday and that everything was excellent for your special day. Looking forward to making even more memorable experiences for you in the future!

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  4. Dianne

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    $1 oysters on Thursdays, seared tuna with endive radicchio panzanella was delicious! Vino Verde Portugal perfect accompaniment! Great employees/service!

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  5. Jacob

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Brine’s food and drinks are only topped in excellence by their staff. Great night. Highly recommend.
    BrineResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for your review, Jacob! We love to hear from our guests how they felt their experience was, and your review is a testament to the hard work we put in every day to ensure excellence across the board. Can't wait to have you join us again soon!

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  6. Karen

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful dinner starting with oysters and ending with keylime tart!

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  7. David

    Manchester4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 24, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and superb service. Would highly recommend this restaurant.

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  8. Kevin VIP

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always another excellent dinner. And our server Anna was amazing.

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  9. PamelaL

    Greater Boston5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Great service- nice wines and cocktails Noisy Food was good - not memorable but good

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  10. Kevin VIP

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great as always and our server Anna was outstanding as usual.

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FAQs

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

Brine is rated 4.8 stars by 1540 OpenTable diners.

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

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  4. Boston Metro North
  5. Newburyport

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 17 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Brine

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
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