Brine Oyster House

We heard that Brine got a new executive chef so decided to try it out again this past Friday. I had been in the past, and while I liked the atmosphere, I wasn't super excited about the food. This time was different. We really enjoyed the calimari and brussel sprouts to start. The corn bread with butter (complimentary) was delicious as well. I had the crab cake and a salad as my entree and both were great. My husband enjoyed the trout almandine as his entree. Excited to have a good seafood place in the Pointes! Oh, and while they didn't have live music, I really enjoyed all of the music they played throughout the night.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Good food and excellent service and atmosphere. Prices were reasonable as well.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Have been to Brine many times, always had excellent food and a great experience. Highly recommend the bouillabaisse and of course the oysters. They got their issues with changes in the chef sorted out months ago so don't be afraid to go back. My wife and I enjoy this place so much we're going back again tonight for New Year's Eve.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Brine Oyster Bar was amazing! The food was super fresh and delicious, the place looked great, and the whole atmosphere was really chill and welcoming. Huge shout-out to Tori — she was honestly so sweet and made the experience even better. Definitely recommend especially when it’s your first experience triangle oysters.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

We had such a great experience here! We had someone in our party who was trying oysters for the first time and Tori made it special. She took the time to explain the different types of oysters and helped us choose between east and west coast varieties. Would definitely go back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Beautiful experience will be back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great patio seating. Fresh oysters, salad and more

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We had heard mixed reviews, but left very impressed with Brine. We had the mahi mahi and scallops - both were delicious and so fresh! The service was attentive, but not overbearing. We went later in the evening and it was a fantastic dinner.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Good posing. So, yeah. Also, the hostess seemed super inconvenienced by my fiancée and I arriving 10mins early. The staff overall were off. It was as if they didn’t want to be there. This experience in addition to the food poisoning from the crab pasta was disappointing. (The crab pasta is disgusting). We really had enjoyed our previous night outs at this restaurant.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 1

Service: 1

Went to dinner tonight at Brine, I’ve lived in Grosse Pointe for 12 years somehow never heard of or been here. It was outstanding, perfect atmosphere, perfect vibes, amazing service and great food. We had Michelle as our server and couldn’t ask for a better time. Knew the drinks and menu, great recommendations and a good sense of humor. It’s not cheap but you get what you pay for. 100% will be back soon.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jerelle Moon at the oyster has done his research on the regional posters offered! Good job.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Everyone was friendly and accomodating. Staff members were very knowledgeable of their menu. There was a live band which was awesome but that may have only been because of the street fair taking place outside. Great vibe for a date night!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Came on a Friday evening, it wasn't busy or full at all. We had 4 of us ladies. We waited a while for our drinks, so we decided to go with a bottle for the next round in hopes it wouldn't take long. Food was good, but nothing to come back for. The decor and atmosphere were nice, but we were fighting fruit flies.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 1

I have been to Brine several times in the past and decided to take a few girlfriends there this weekend after really hyping it up only to find out.... New menu and new chef that have not been advertised or posted online. The new menu was mehhhh. To start, we received cornbread which threw us all off - was this turning into a southern meal or soul food? (the Parker house rolls used to be divine). Also removed from the apps was the oysters&bubbles deal which was a perfect starter. A Caesar was added to the menu (who doesn't love a Caesar?) however, the taste of anchovies was VERY overpowering. Lobster pasta was confusing: oversized noodles wrapped around lump crab(could have made them into ravioli pockets or done larger chunks in a sauce) and left a LOT to be desired. Menu mentioned broccolini and instead we were served green beans without any warning of the change.

I am no chef so I am always grateful for the hands cooking but the place was half full at 7pm on a Saturday and I'm not sure this menu will help turn that around.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 4

First time going today and it won't be the last! The happy hour items were delectable and from a scratch kitchen. Service was great from the manager and bar tender. Everyone was pleasant and the atmosphere was esthetically pleasing. I'll be coming back soon!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5