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Salt Kitchen at Hotel LBI, Ship Bottom, NJ

Salt Kitchen at Hotel LBI

4.5
4.5
1915 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood
350 W 8th St, Ship Bottom, NJ 08008

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2 people
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
19:00
Booked 17 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for groups
  • Great for fine wines
  • Good for special occasions
The Salt Kitchen & Bar located inside of Hotel LBI offers coastal-casual dining, featuring a bright open dining room with spectacular views of the Barnegat Bay. The dinner menu consists of local seafood, steaks, and chops.
*Reservations are highly recommended.
*Our phone lines are often busy during dinner service, however questions regarding dining may be answered after 3:00pm at 609-991-8001.
*10 max party size. *We do not accommodate split parties.
*Outside seating, in season, is available first come first serve with a reservation & non reservable.
*There will be a $5 per person cake cutting fee for any cakes brought in from outside the premises.
*Check-in is at the hostess stand by Salt Kitchen where a hostess will escort you to your table.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Wed–Fri, Sun 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (609) 991-8001
  • Website
    https://hotellbi.com/dining/salt-kitchen/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Private party facilities
    For private events at Salt Kitchen & Bar, please contact events@hotellbi.com.
  • Location
    350 W 8th St, Ship Bottom, NJ 08008
  • Area
    Long Beach Island
  • Cross Street
    West 8th Street and Causeway Bridge
  • Parking details
    Garage parking is available to all guest.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

Salt Kitchen at Hotel LBI's menu was last updated 2025-04-02.

Starters

  • Maple-Bourbon Glazed BaconUS$15.00

    mustard sauce | scallion oil

    • Crisp CalamariUS$17.00

      marinara sauce | hot cherry peppers | basil

      • Mediterranean PlateUS$17.00

        hummus | peppadews | citrus marinated olives crumbled feta | cucumber | toasted pita

        • Broiled OctopusUS$19.00

          romesco | fingerling potatoes | chorizo preserved lemon | basil

          • Cheese BoardUS$28.00

            artisan cheese | marcona almonds honeycomb | grapes

            • Charcuterie BoardUS$28.00

              charcuterie | stuffed cherry peppers olives | stone ground mustard

              • Crab CakeUS$30.00

                jumbo lump crabmeat | citrus beurre blanc ikura caviar | frisèe salad

                • Roasted Oysters (6)US$26.00

                  mornay | baby spinach | andouille | parmesan crumbs

                  Soups & Salads

                  • Lobster BisqueUS$17.00

                    creme fraiche | sherry gastrique

                    • CaesarUS$12.00

                      little gem romaine | brioche crouton shaved grana padano | fried capers

                      • Burrata & SpeckUS$24.00

                        balsamic-maple reduction | heirloom tomatoes arugula pesto | basil | seasonal accompaniments

                        • Roquefort WedgeUS$17.00

                          baby iceberg | heirloom tomato | white grapes | red onion carrot | bacon | Marcona almond dust

                          • Chinese Chicken SaladUS$22.00

                            little gem | caraflex cabbage | spiral beet | rice paper peanut-ginger dressing | mandarin oranges

                            Chilled

                            • Local Oysters*(6)US$20.00

                              mignonette | cocktail sauce

                              • Colossal Poached Shrimp*US$19.00

                                arugula | cherry tomato | fresh horseradish cocktail sauce | lemon

                                • Yellowtail TartareUS$19.00

                                  diced hamachi | avocado guacamole | mustard soy sauce crispy taro chips

                                  • Shellfish Tower MKT

                                    (6) colossal poached shrimp | (12) local oysters | (1) 4-5 oz South African lobster tail | scallop ceviche | mignonette, cocktail, Sauce Maria Rose | taro chips

                                    From the Sea

                                    • Big Glory Bay King Salmon*US$52.00

                                      sauteed rock shrimp | saffron calasparra rice sugar snap peas | romesco

                                      • Cajun-Spiced ScallopsUS$48.00

                                        U8 Hokkaido Scallops | corn maque chou smoked baby carrots | tasso ham | pimenton crema

                                        • Whole Pan-Seared BranzinoUS$48.00

                                          pickled ramp vinaigrette | roasted parsnips baby bok choy | peanut crisp

                                          • Halibut*US$52.00

                                            jumbo lump crab | dijon cream | roasted fingerlings lardons | fresh herb salad

                                            • Lobster & Crab "Fra Diavolo"US$54.00

                                              lobster claw meat | jumbo lump crab | fresh Mafaldine pasta | lobster cream sauce | chili flake | micro basil | grated parmesan

                                              From the Land

                                              • 8 oz Center Cut Filet MignonUS$70.00

                                                black truffle-parmesan compound butter | roasted fingerlings watercress

                                                • 14 oz Prime NY StripUS$75.00

                                                  chimichurri compound butter | yuca frites | watercress

                                                  • Roasted Half ChickenUS$38.00

                                                    brown butter ponzu | pommes puree haricots verts with bacon & leek

                                                    • Iberico Pork TenderloinUS$45.00

                                                      duck fat potatoes | brussels sprouts with bacon jam | green peppercorn sauce

                                                      • Cauliflower & FarroUS$24.00

                                                        fenugreek spiced cauliflower | harissa farro | kale | sunchokes | cippolini onions | romesco

                                                        • Slow Braised Beef CheekUS$45.00

                                                          carrot butterscotch | red wine sauce | cipollini onions roasted fingerling potatoes

                                                          Sides To Share

                                                          • Mac & CheeseUS$16.00

                                                            campanelle pasta | melted fontina | four cheese mornay

                                                            • Haricots VertsUS$14.00

                                                              bacon & leek

                                                              • Creamed SpinachUS$16.00

                                                                Parmesan bread crumbs

                                                                • Crisp FingerlingsUS$12.00

                                                                  rosemary | espelette | caciocavallo

                                                                  • Crispy Fried Maitake MushroomsUS$13.00

                                                                    bbq aioli

                                                                    • Brussel SproutsUS$13.00

                                                                      bacon jam

                                                                      • Sea Salt FriesUS$15.00

                                                                        chipperbec potatoes | duck fat | red dragon cheddar sauce | sriracha ketchup

                                                                        Additions

                                                                        • jumbo asparagus spears | Beurre MonteUS$15.00

                                                                          • Jumbo Lump Crab ( 2 oz)US$14.00

                                                                            • Jumbo Lump Crab CakeUS$28.00

                                                                              • Lobster Tail (4-5 oz)US$35.00

                                                                                • Lobster Meat (2 oz)US$14.00

                                                                                  • Maple-Bourbon BaconUS$7.00

                                                                                    • Chimichurri ButterUS$8.00

                                                                                      • Parmesan Truffle ButterUS$14.00

                                                                                        • Hokkaido Scallop U8US$15.00

                                                                                          Last updated: 8 October 2024

                                                                                          What 1,915 people are saying

                                                                                          Salt Kitchen at Hotel LBI 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

                                                                                          4.5
                                                                                          4.5 based on recent ratings
                                                                                          • 4.5Food
                                                                                          • 4.5Service
                                                                                          • 4.5Ambience
                                                                                          • 4Value

                                                                                          Noise • Moderate

                                                                                          Loved For

                                                                                          • Ocean

                                                                                            Good for groups

                                                                                          • Ocean

                                                                                            Healthy

                                                                                          • Ocean

                                                                                            Great for fine wines

                                                                                          • Ocean

                                                                                            Romantic

                                                                                          • Ocean

                                                                                            Most Booked

                                                                                          Review summary

                                                                                          AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                          Salt Kitchen at Hotel LBI offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent food" and "wonderful service." Guests rave about the "beautiful atmosphere" and "friendly staff." While some find it "a bit noisy," the restaurant's "perfectly prepared entrees" and "super welcoming" ambiance make it a must-visit spot.
                                                                                          1,915 Reviews

                                                                                          1. Danielle VIP

                                                                                            Greater Boston3 reviews

                                                                                            5.0

                                                                                            Dined 3 days ago

                                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                                            We finally made it to dinner at Salt. It was very quiet when we were there- only a few other tables seated. The food was delicious and the service was great! We had the crab cake appetizer, filet mignon & pork tenderloin- all were excellent. The cocktails were also delicious. I gave a lower mark for value only because it is expensive, but the quality of the food is definitely top tier. Glad we got there before the summer rush!

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                                                                                          2. Stacy

                                                                                            Atlantic City1 review

                                                                                            4.0

                                                                                            Dined on 29 March 2025

                                                                                            1. Overall 4
                                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                                            4. Ambience 4
                                                                                            It was wonderful service, food was great, very pretty facilities. The only down side was the acoustics, it was very loud. Will be back again though!

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                                                                                          3. Linda VIP

                                                                                            New York City57 reviews

                                                                                            4.0

                                                                                            Dined on 20 March 2025

                                                                                            1. Overall 4
                                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                                            We’ve dined here many times and especially enjoy the porch. Sitting inside is usually very noisy when they’re busy. Fortunately, mid March is not a busy time for LB I and there were only about 6 tables of diners. We enjoyed our perfectly prepared entrees.: filet and halibut. Only glitch was it was my bday and my husband had asked for them to bring me special dessert. Somehow it didn’t get communicated to our server and I didn’t order dessert which was fine because I was so full!

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                                                                                          4. Nicole

                                                                                            San Francisco2 reviews

                                                                                            4.0

                                                                                            Dined on 15 March 2025

                                                                                            1. Overall 4
                                                                                            2. Food 4
                                                                                            3. Service 3
                                                                                            4. Ambience 4
                                                                                            We love hotel LBI and dined at Salt Kitchen many times in the past. The food here is always very good. We miss the short rib parapedelle that used to be on the menu, it was our favorite dish. The service this time around was particularly slow, really only for our table. It seemed like other tables coming in after us were getting their food quicker and check quicker than we were. Overall we enjoy the food here and will come back.

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                                                                                          5. Chris

                                                                                            Las Vegas5 reviews

                                                                                            5.0

                                                                                            Dined on 8 March 2025

                                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                                            4. Ambience 4
                                                                                            Food was excellent and the staff was wonderful , a bit noisy

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                                                                                          6. Ekaterina

                                                                                            New York City2 reviews

                                                                                            5.0

                                                                                            Dined on 8 March 2025

                                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                                            Food was really good, a little bit overpriced I might say

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                                                                                          7. OpenTable Diner

                                                                                            New York City1 review

                                                                                            3.0

                                                                                            Dined on 1 March 2025

                                                                                            1. Overall 3
                                                                                            2. Food 3
                                                                                            3. Service 4
                                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                                            Lobster bisque had to be returned - too salty and over all not good- Brandi I was tasty- could of been hotter- polenta was on the hard side- not hot and creamy- otherwise pleasant experience , hubby enjoyed the filet mignon!

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                                                                                          8. Jerseyguy

                                                                                            New Jersey14 reviews

                                                                                            5.0

                                                                                            Dined on 1 March 2025

                                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                                            Service  was efficient and timely. The many people that were involved in taking care of us we’re all pleasant and interested in are having a fine time. It made the experience a pleasant one.

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                                                                                          9. chris VIP

                                                                                            New York City6 reviews

                                                                                            5.0

                                                                                            Dined on 23 February 2025

                                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                                            Our server was Emma. She was very nice and accommodating to all of my questions. Food was delicious as always.

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                                                                                          10. LisaJ

                                                                                            New York City5 reviews

                                                                                            5.0

                                                                                            Dined on 15 February 2025

                                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                                            Food was amazing! Started with the Calamari and Hummus platter….both were delicious! We had the Halibut and the Branzino, both the waitress suggested, and were excellent! We will be back soon!

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                                                                                          Salt Kitchen at Hotel LBI is rated 4.5 stars by 1915 OpenTable diners.

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                                                                                          Google Map for Salt Kitchen at Hotel LBI

                                                                                          350 W 8th St, Ship Bottom, NJ 08008

                                                                                          Additional information

                                                                                          • Cross Street
                                                                                            West 8th Street and Causeway Bridge
                                                                                          • Area
                                                                                            Long Beach Island
                                                                                          • Hours of Operation
                                                                                            Dinner Wed–Fri, Sun 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
                                                                                          • Price
                                                                                            $31 to $50
                                                                                          • Cuisines
                                                                                            Seafood, American
                                                                                          • Dining style
                                                                                            Casual Dining
                                                                                          • Dress code
                                                                                            Resort Casual
                                                                                          • Parking details
                                                                                            Garage parking is available to all guest.
                                                                                          • Payment Options
                                                                                            AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                                          • Additional
                                                                                            Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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