Sea Level Oyster Bar- NBPT

We had the best dinner at Sea Level NBPT! They’re the best spot in the area. All of our dishes were delicious and the service was great. We got the fried pickles and duck confit flatbread (special) for appetizers. Both were excellent. We all loved our dinner choices- lobster ravioli, truffle steak frites, baked haddock and fried chicken sandwich. The managers, Toby and Myles were very kind and checked in with us during our meal. It made it extra special. We have had Erin and Matt as servers and both were very attentive and kind. The food, service and atmosphere all surpassed expectations, as usual. Thank you Sea Level for a wonderful experience. 😊

First time at this location - food was amazing! For appetizers, we got chowder, fries, and baked Brie. I am not a baked Brie person, but this tasted so good, and the chowder fries were outstanding! Would have never thought of this combo, but it’s a must try have! For entrees we got Wild Mushroom and Leek Pizza along with two sushi rolls, Shrimp Tempura & Dragon Maki Roll. If you’re a seafood fan The water eel with eel sauce was outstanding - Must try! The pizza was good, but had a white sauce - not my favorite, but still yummy. Atmosphere is always fun, I went with a party at four on a Friday night. We had a reservation for 7:00PM - That was no issue. The only problem on a Friday night in Newburyport is finding parking. My wife and I must’ve spent at least 25 minutes going between parking lots and driving up and down streets. We finally found some street parking. Give yourself enough time for parking on a busy weekend night. Oh wait! For the dessert - yes somehow still had room for this - was the Oreo Cookie Monster! Basically was a big slice of Oreo cookie ice cream cake filled with cookie dough in the middle. I’m a huge Oreo fan, and this was outstanding! I would recommend putting more whipped cream on - we don’t get much of that. Little steep for $15 - but it’s worth it. Easily split for 2 people. Come and enjoy - a delicious night of yummy goods!

We try to make it back to Newburyport every year, and our favorite restaurant is always Sea Level. When you visit more than once, the staff recognizes you and greets you like an old friend. The service is consistently warm and friendly, and the food never disappoints. On our most recent trip, we tried a special sushi roll that was absolutely to die for, topped with baked scallops and crab, pure perfection. The lobster-stuffed ravioli was also fantastic. We can’t wait to come back!

The food was great, decently budget friendly if you are traveling, and the lobster rolls are fantastic. Very interesting combo of western seafood and oriental dishes like sushi. Calamari was amazing as well, lobster roll well balanced and buttered, and the sushi was amazing. The food was also very fresh. Would highly recommend you go if you visit Maine.

We’ve been here twice now and both times the food was excellent. The first time we ate a meal here was for an early dinner on a quiet day during the week. It was super nice outside and we asked to sit out back. They have two outdoor seating areas, one out front and one in the back overlooking the water. The view was lovely. The place wasn’t packed and we didn’t have to wait for anything. Anyway, this place has a massive menu. Besides the regular menu, they have a whole specials menu each day. (See pics for menu.) We ordered fried calamari Italian style and they were so fresh and delicious. You get used to places over frying calamari, so that was a huge winner. For the main course, I ordered the specials blackberry bbq sauce baby back ribs. They were so good! They served them with yucca fries, which I love. I wish it was a regular menu item. My husband had the haddock with crab cake crust on potatoes. It was delicious. I loved it so much, the next time we visited, that’s what I ordered. During our first visit, we kept seeing these beautiful sushi dishes delivered to other tables, so we got some of that the next visit. It was good too. My kids had the chicken skewers that came with an island sauce and the baked scallops. The chicken was tasty and not overcooked. And the scallops were baked perfectly and still tender. Overall, we were really happy with all the dishes served to us both times. The people that work here are all super nice, and the service was excellent both visits. Prices are on the higher side and portions aren’t super large. Be sure to ask for market prices if that’s something you’re concerned about. The restaurant is noisy. I don’t know why that is, but even without being packed, it was. The place is kid friendly and they do have a menu specifically tailored to them. We parked in the lot next door and walked behind the restaurant. They charge during the day, but it’s not much. Otherwise you can find parking on the street if it’s not a busy day. I see there are a few mixed reviews on here, but I would confidently suggest you visit this place and try them out for yourself. (If the restaurant reads this, please consider that blackberry baby back bbq ribs special permanently 🤞🏻 It was soooo good.)

Everything about our visit was refreshing and absolutely amazing. The food was super tasty — full of flavor and made just right. The atmosphere was perfect, and we felt so comfortable and welcomed from the moment we walked in. Huge shoutout to our server, Taylor — funny, personable, and such a joy to have at our table. They really made our first experience unforgettable. We’re definitely coming back — we love it here already!

This is always a favorite date night spot for me! I have never been a fish person, and I branched out and loved their oysters as well as their buffalo calamari. It changed my opinion and opened my eyes to these items. They are always so creative with sauces, and flavors, which is especially seen in pizzas. The service is always nice as they constantly check on you. In the summer the outdoor patio is a plus!

The decor is a fun vibe that was relaxing but upscale as well. Fiddle Hands Beer and Guinness were to start. They were followed up by fried calamari, little neck clams, and fried oysters. They were all fantastic. My husband had the steak tips and I had the baked haddock. Service was quick and efficient. You could tell they were super busy but it looked like a well oiled machine. Food was absolutely fantastic. My only complaint is that I couldn’t go back again before leaving vacation.

Sea Level exceeded expectations in the sushi roll department. Delicious and filling to the belly, all amid celebrations in the city that fed the need for community. The little tubes in the sushi are their house sauces to try. The only wish was for more beets in the beet salad and to catch a few pieces of lettuce that weren't at their best.

Went here for our 5th anniversary last week and we loved it! Our server was so friendly and recommended the clams which were a special for the day and the seafood pie and both were phenomenal. For the price, (which was a little more) it was REALLY quality! We're from California and the prices would have been the same but the amount of seafood would have been much much less! The seafood pie was packed full of various kinds of seafood and had some really nice pieces of lobster including two lobster claws! I've been craving some good fried seafood so I got a mix of shrimp and fish with the onion rings and fries. Let the picture speak for itself! Delicious and exactly what I was craving! Definitely recommend you give it a try but be ready for a little wait for a seat if you don't call ahead for a reservation!