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- Sit on the large outdoor deck for waterfront views of the Trent River — great for a relaxed gift-card lunch or sunset dinner.
- Bring a guest who enjoys seafood and order the seafood platter or fish and chips to sample a variety of fresh options.
- Try the calamari prepared with balsamic, cherry tomatoes, and banana peppers — a frequently praised starter.
- Ask for servers like Kirsten, Autumn, Marisa, or Aiden when possible; staff members are noted for attentive, friendly service and cocktail creations.
- Save room for dessert: lemoncello cake or the brûlée cheesecake are popular finishing choices.
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AmbienceRomantic, Classy
Hours
Monday-Thursday: 11AM-8PMFriday: 11AM-9PMSaturday: 8AM-9PMSunday: 8AM-8PM
Saltwater Grill is a waterfront seafood restaurant located on the Trent River in the River Bend area of New Bern, NC. The restaurant offers indoor dining and a large outdoor deck with water views and convenient dock access for boaters. It focuses on scratch-made dishes and a coastal dining experience.
- Ambiance: romantic, classy waterfront setting with a large deck and boat dock access in the River Bend area of New Bern.
- Cuisine: fresh, scratch-made seafood dishes and coastal-inspired plates including calamari, fish tacos, seafood platters, and she crab soup.
- Highlights: outdoor river views, attentive staff and servers, dock access for boaters, and a selection of seasonal cocktails and desserts.
The menu emphasizes fresh seafood prepared in a variety of ways, from fried classics like fish and chips to grilled Mahi and imaginative small plates such as balsamic calamari. Guests can also find salads, sandwiches, and daily specials that reflect seasonal ingredients.
Service is a key part of the experience — servers and managers often check in with tables and many guests note personable, helpful staff. Saltwater Grill works well for casual lunches, special dinners, family gatherings, and occasions where waterfront ambiance matters.
The restaurant also offers dock access and outdoor seating that make it an easy stop for boaters and guests who want an alfresco meal with river views. Reasonable prices and a dessert selection round out the offering for visitors looking for a coastal New Bern meal.
Customer Reviews
***This is a review for Saltwater's seasonal Thanksgiving buffet, open to reservations only***
Oh, Saltwater Grill... where do I begin?
Let's begin with... read review
Food - 5 stars
Setting/ambiance - 5 stars
Response to the problems - 4 1/2 stars
Wait - 1 star
Availability of menu items - 1 star
Service - 3 1/2 stars... read review
Came this morning right as they opened. As usual, Christy Jo greeted me with a smile and I got my usual. Fish n chips. So delicious! Was a beautiful day so... read review
Jeffrey W.
11/27/2025
11/27/2025Kate O.
09/04/2025
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10/22/2025
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