Megan Z.
Yelp
If you are looking for an upscale spot in the "Assembly Row", you've got to try Salt + Stone! It'll become your new favorite spot!
Salt + Stone has a vast menu with fresh seafood, steaks, handmade pastas, burgers, flatbread pizzas, locally sourced salads, and soup.
They have a great raw bar with fresh oysters, little-neck clams, shrimp, and more!Their seafood platter offers a taste of everything. I look forward to trying it on my next visit here! Yes, I said it. This is my new go-to spot.
Their menu does lean heavily on seafood, given you are in Boston. However, there is plenty of options on the menu for those who aren't a fan of seafood.
I booked a reservation for brunch, as it was Mother's Day. I booked a 1PM slot, which was perfect. The inside was hopping, very busy. Luckily, it was gorgeous outside, so we decided to eat on their enclosed patio. In my opinion, it is much more open sitting outside. It felt a bit claustrophobic inside with how busy it was.
We started with some raw oysters. They were incredibly fresh. I always love to top mine with horseradish-cocktail sauce and Tabasco. They had all the accoutrements. I look forward to coming back for $1 oysters.
For brunch, we ordered the Egg's Benedict. What can make Eggs Benedict better? Lobstah. We both added lobster to our Benedict. The lobster was fresh and delicious- generous portion too. If you want to mix it up, they offer the option to add smoked salmon, avocado, or Canadian bacon.
We mistakenly ordered a side of the smashed red potatoes, not knowing the eggs Benedict came with a side already. It's okay, they were delicious. Cooked perfectly and fully through. Seasoned perfectly. A must-add to the brunch table!
The lobster Benedict was THE BEST I have ever had. The English muffins were perfect and held up just fine to the mountain of lobster, egg yolk, & hollandaise sauce. The eggs were done perfectly. The hollandaise sauce was rich, but not overpowering to the dish. Many places totally drown it in hollandaise. They have the sauce to eggs Benedict ratio down pat! All the rich ingredients were perfectly balanced.
As I mentioned, the portions are very generous, without sacrificing quality. As we sat on the patio we watched food come out. The burgers are large enough for two. The salads are massive and easily makes two meals.
Their cocktail program is equally impressive. They have a very cool Bloody Mary Flight available during brunch. However, I decided to go with the "Brunch Punch". A delicious mix of Tito's, Prosecco, Peach Schnapps, Crème De Mure, & OJ.
The pours are very generous and the cocktails are all incredibly unique. The Executive Mimosa is also a must try for those who want to take the mimosa up a notch. Prosecco, Tito's, & Orange Juice. If you're coming with the ladies, they offer a few of their cocktails in a "tower". Plenty for two or more to share after a long day.
If you aren't a fan of craft cocktails, they have a wide selection of craft beers, "frosé", and a Margarita Flight. For those who prefer wine, they have a solid wine selection. The beverage program here is incredibly unique and top-notch.
Service was top-notch. The reservation was on-time with no issue or wait. Our server was attentive and ensured we were well taken care of. When asked where the oysters were from, she had the answer without skipping a beat. Clearly, the owners are truly committed to delivering a top-notch experience.
We never felt rushed or hurried. Being slow eaters, they happily spaced everything out so everything wouldn't arrive at once. The owner personally thanked us on our way out.
I can't wait to come back for $1 oysters and happy hour appetizers. I look forward to making this my new go-to in Boston. I can't wait to try the burgers, French onion soup, handmade pasta, & the lobster roll. I could go on and on. There isn't one bad item on the menu.
They truly delivered a five-star experience. Thank you for making Mother's Day special. My mom absolutely loved the place and can't wait to come back!