Brine

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   Samantha

   New York City

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Well everything looked absolutely delicious, sadly almost every dish was under salted/seasoned. The first dish that came out, the hamachi was so bland, without a hint of salt, I figured that maybe the finishing salt was accidentally missed on our plates and that the next dishes wouldn't suffer the same misfortune but sadly that wasn't the case - The lobster soup tasted so bland although it had so much potential to be excellent. At this point I actually had to go get a salt shaker from one of the wait staff for our table. I can't remember the last time that I had to salt any of my food in a restaurant. The chorizo calamari pasta had saltiness from the chorizo but sadly the sauce tasted like there was no seasoning and it whatsoever. I was really excited about this meal and drove an hour and a half only to have left feeling a little disappointed especially after paying a very large bill. The service was very good and the atmosphere was great ...
   

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   BrineResponded 2 days ago

   Hi Samantha! We're very sorry to hear that your time with us fell short of your expectations. We absolutely strive to have innovative, fresh, and unique dishes across the board, especially during an event like the Feast of Seven Fishes. Unfortunately, your experience didn't live up to the hype that you were prepared for and again, we apologize. We'd love the chance to make it right for you and give you the dining experience that so many have come to love here at Brine. If you'd like to make a return visit, please reach out and ask for either Gissele or Garret. They would like to personally ensure you receive the true experience of what we have to offer here at Brine. Thank you for your review and we hope to hear from you soon!
   

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   Ralph

   VIP

   Greater Boston

   17 reviews

   5.0

   17 reviews

   Dined on 14 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   If you're looking for a unique seafood & steak restaurant Brine is for you. The food is always amazing. The staff is always wonderful. The only problem with Brine is that they are an hour away from us. I would be remiss if I did not mention the Salmon Wellington I had for my entree. Salmon is not my favorite fish but this sounded so incredible I had to take a chance. I was not disappointed. So many wonderful flavors baked in a pastry with a salmon filet. This was our third time bringing friends to Brine. We enjoy it by ourselves but it is a great place to take friends you want to impress
   

   BrineResponded 5 days ago

   Hi Ralph! Thank you so much for your excellent review! We're thrilled to hear you loved everything, and honored to be your go-to spot for inviting friends for dinner. We look forward to welcoming you again soon, you and your guests are always wonderful to have join us!
   

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   Pamela

   Greater Boston

   17 reviews

   5.0

   17 reviews

   Dined on 30 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent food and welcoming, attentive service. This is our go to place for great food and an enjoyable night in our community of Newburyport. Love the staff and credit to the chef for creativity, nuance and freshness.
   

   BrineResponded 5 days ago

   Thank you for that lovely review, Pamela! We love to hear that everything we pride ourselves on comes through during your visits with us. We look forward to continuing to host you and your guests as your go-to spot for everything you desire!
   

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   Jason

   VIP

   Greater Boston

   7 reviews

   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined on 23 November 2024

   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

   VIP

   Orlando

   19 reviews

   5.0

   19 reviews

   Dined on 21 November 2024

   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

   VIP

   Greater Boston

   17 reviews

   5.0

   17 reviews

   Dined on 10 November 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 on 19 November 2024

   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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   OpenTable Diner

   VIP

   New York City

   4 reviews

   4.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on 31 October 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

   VIP

   Greater Boston

   14 reviews

   5.0

   14 reviews

   Dined on 23 October 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 17 October 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

    35 reviews

    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on 17 October 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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