If you’re looking for fresh, local seafood, Saltbox Seafood Joint is where it’s at. Chef Ricky Moore was inspired by classic seafood shacks you find dotted along the coast. Moore’s passion for food comes through with each bite, and that’s why he is a James Beard Best Chef: Southeast Award winner.
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Hours:
Monday: Closed Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM Thursday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM Friday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM Saturday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM Sunday: Closed
I have been going to this place for years now (just realized I have never reviewed it on Google)! The best place to find seafood in the Triangle, and if you enjoy good seafood you must try this James Bear Award winning chef Ricky Moore’s food! Their sweet tea is great too!
Nikhila Doyle
May 7, 2025
5
The oysters were delicious and they loaded up my roll! Next time I would probably get a platter instead of a roll though, the bread got a little soggy and wasn't really necessary to enjoy the oysters
Liz Templeton
Apr 28, 2025
5
Absolutely delicious stop for a hearty portion! We loved the mahi, scallops, and especially the hush honeys!
Beautiful patio space and plenty of seating indoors. Clean bathrooms with changing tables for mommas!
Anna
Apr 16, 2025
5
Fresh, seasoned just right all three meals are served with thin fried potatoes, peppers, onions and vinegar based coleslaw.
Sherry Dillahunt
Apr 16, 2025
5
Excellent food! Excellent service! The word restaurant decor, very attractive! Hate that we missed meeting our native New Bernian.
allymc
Mar 25, 2025
5
Listen, if you're looking for seafood that feeds the soul, this is your place. I always get the catfish roll, when it's in rotation. The tarter sauce is HOMEMADE! The hush honeys are a blessing! The coleslaw is fresh and tangy. And it never disappoints. My parents tried the flounder for the first time, and raved all night long. They were in love with the fried potatoes..Words can't do the flavors justice. Go and see for yourself! Everything is made to order so plan to arrive accordingly. And the customer service is in point. Big Shout out to the young man with locks at the register. So kind and hospitable.
T Stone
Jan 8, 2025
5
Whenever I get a chance to satisfy my NEED for some fresh NC Seafood when in Durham, this is my go-to. Fresh, made to order, locally sourced from the NC Coast seafood. I especially love the oysters or bay scallops. A generous portion every time to match the made to order Price. I LOVE the 'lemony coleslaw' - it's just the perfect side to cut through the richness of fried food. The tartar sauce, cocktail sauce and I think she said honey mustard were all tasty and fresh. Usually go with the fresh fried potatoes but occasionally get the collards or cauliflower. EVERYTHING is just a notch above plain old seafood.
Andrew
Nov 19, 2024
5
Some of the best fish I've ever had... Came with a really good amount of meat, but the side is a little small given it was a $2 upcharge. Was about $30 - little steep.
Marlohe Muse
Sep 10, 2024
5
This is one of those places that there should be a line out the door. The food is amazing. What I love about it is a gentleman who owns it has his own fishing fleet so the menu changes seasonally just like the fishes do. We eat our fish grilled for health and flavor. I had the sea trout and it was incredible. Brian had the flounder. I normally do not like flounder but this flounder was incredible. They have collard greens. I appreciate the music. Fun but not too loud. We will be back. Really enjoyed this place. Highly recommend!
Callie Williams
Sep 3, 2024
4
Saltbox has always had a towering reputation so I expected a lot, and for the most part, they delivered! The catfish was well spiced/cooked, and I’m not sure what they put on the hush puppies but they were 10/10. My main gripe is that it is very expensive for an extremely casual eatery. I can understand seafood being naturally more expensive and inflation etc, but charging $2 for a little plastic cup of water seems a smidge excessive
Ashley Talbot
Aug 7, 2024
4
The food and portions are fantastic! Everything is always hot, fresh and delicious. The staff is always kind and cleaning tables as people leave.The collards and hush honeys are outstanding sides. My only statement of dissatisfaction is the pre-lemoned sweet tea and it is a vinegar based slaw. (Which is more to some peoples liking) Otherwise, we love and rave about Saltbox Seafood joint!
Linda I
Jun 9, 2024
4
Oysters 🦪 have decreased and roll 🥖 increased in volume. Less substance for more money.
The honey hush puppies are excellent. Customer service great.
