SALTBOX
OYSTER CO
When I started developing the idea for Saltbox Oyster Co, I reflected so much on my career as a cook and a chef. Walking around New York City as a cook in the 90’s to being an executive chef in San Francisco just a year ago. I always knew the core of my cooking revolved around seafood. It’s what I love eating, cooking and procuring. Saltbox Oyster Co is about the celebration of seafood. It’s to pay respect to the people responsible for bringing us treasures from the water. These watermen put in a tremendous amount of work harvesting, growing and preparing the seafood we enjoy so much and it is our responsibility at Saltbox Oyster Co to present and serve their harvest with the same passion and respect. We recognize that these people are on the water no matter the weather, their bodies show the hard work, the weathered hands, the sun beaten faces, all are sacrifices they make for us. We at Saltbox Oyster Co share the same drive, the same passion. It is my pleasure to bring you Saltbox Oyster Co. We have all worked hard to bring this to you and we do it because we want to share, we do it because we want you to eat well, we do it because you deserve to experience the celebration of Saltbox Oyster Co.
Matthew Tlusty
HAPPY HOUR
On the bar side Monday through Friday 4pm to 7pm featuring daily craft cocktails with drink and food specials.
A SAMPLE OF OUR FRESH OYSTERS
Our oysters are received daily and sourced only from eco-friendly and sustainable purveyors and farmers. We search every coast to bring you a diverse sampling of many different oyster types for you to experience. We serve our oysters with four accompaniments to bring out the best flavors of each variety:
Saltbox Oyster Co Cocktail Sauce, Basil-Thyme Mignonette, Adzhika, and Chimichurri.
RAW OYSTERS *
TANGIER ISLAND
Tangier Island, Virginia
Balanced, buttercream finish
SEWANSECOTTS
Hog Island Bay, Virginia
Salty, sweet, umami
RASPBERRY POINTS
New London Bay, Prince Edward Island
Crunchy, gentle brine, mushroom
TAUNTON BAY
Taunton Bay, Maine
Buttery, Chardonnay finish
SHOOTING POINTS
Bayford, Virginia
Salty, sweet, clean finish
TIDEWATER
York River, Virginia
Medium brime, sweet grassy finish
KATAMA BAY
Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts
Salt bomb, sweet as candy finish
KUMAMOTO
Humboldt Bay, California
Clean brine, honeydew finish
HOT OYSTERS
ROASTED
PARMESAN AND ROSEMARY
CHERRYWOOD BACON ARUGULA, FRESNO PEPPERS
SPINACH, PERNOD, ROASTED FENNEL AND CREAM SAUCE
FRIED
SBO BUFFALO
Bleu cheese, chives
TRADITIONAL FRIED OYSTERS
Fresno remoulade
FRIED OYSTER LETTUCE WRAP
Bibb lettuce, pickled pepper, fresno remoulade, cherry tomato
OYSTER SHOOTERS *
OAXACA OYSTER SHOOTER
Tequilla, jalapeño, lime
MIYABIYA OYSTER SHOOTER
Sake, Marin ginger, wasabi
SUNNY MARY OYSTER SHOOTER
Yellow tomato, vodka, horseradish, Fresno pepper
Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness
LUNCH
SANDWICHES
All sandwiches served with SBO fries or a side salad
CRAB CAKE SANDWICH
Arugula, citrus vinaigrette, brioche roll
OYSTER PO’ BOY
Cabbage and kale slaw, Fresno pepper rémoulade, lemon, baguette
RED GOAT CHEESE BURGER
Red pepper jam, goat cheese, port-caramelized onion, Monrovia Farm’s dry-aged beef, brioche roll
ARTISANAL GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH
Deer Creek Blue Jay, Fontal and Point Reyes Toma cheeses, SBO dill pickle, sourdough
BLACKENED CATFISH SANDWICH
Bibb lettuce, adzhika, crispy shallots, brioche roll
CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICH
Rosemary, celery, onion, Granny Smith apple, kale, potato roll
ENTREÉS
FISH AND CHIPS
Cornmeal Dusted Catfish, SBO fries, slaw, SBO tartar sauce
WEST AFRICAN OYSTER GUMBO
Rice, oysters, fish, mussels, okra, onion, celery, jalapeño, sumac
THE CAULDRON
Oysters, fish, shrimp, clams, mussels, linguini, seafood broth, leeks, celery, carrot, toast points
ROCKSHRIMP PIMENTO MAC ‘N CHEESE
Campanelle pasta, mushroom, broccolini, cornbread bread crumbs
SHRIMP AND GRITS
Colossal shrimp, Virginia stoneground grits, cured chorizo, wit da’ Pope, scallions
SALADS
FRIED OYSTER COUNTRY KALE SALAD
Kale, cornbread croutons, bacon, beans, onion, pickled egg, SBO ranch dressing
AVOCADO AND SHRIMP SALAD
Jalapeño ginger shrimp, watercress, radish, white balsamic-mint vinaigrette
PULLED CHICKEN AND WHEAT BERRY SALAD
Honey-roasted beets, fennel, cranberry, pecan, goat cheese, spinach, fig vinaigrette
Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness
DINNER
STARTERS
CALABASH BASKET
Bay scallops, clams, oyster, hushpuppies, herbs, pickled egg rémoulade
BLACK TRUFFLE DEVILED EGGS
Veggie straw, smoked paprika butter, chives
SEARED SCALLOPS
Crispy polenta, goat cheese, arugula, adzhika
WEST AFRICAN OYSTER GUMBO
Carolina rice, oysters, fish, okra, onion, celery, jalapeño, sumac
CARROT AND DILL SOUP
Sweet carrots, cream, shallots, dill, ginger crème fraîche
COUNTRY KALE SALAD
Kale, cornbread croutons, bacon, beans, onion, pickled egg, SBO ranch dressing
ARUGULA SALAD
Candied walnuts, Granny Smith apples, bleu cheese, orange vinaigrette
AVOCADO AND SHRIMP SALAD
Jalapeño ginger shrimp, watercress, radish, white balsamic-mint vinaigrette
ENTREES
CRAB CAKE SANDWICH
Arugula, citrus vinaigrette, brioche roll, served with SBO fries or a side salad
OYSTER PO’ BOY
Cabbage and kale slaw, Fresno pepper rémoulade, lemon, baguette, served with SBO fries or a side salad
SEA HARVEST OF THE DAY
Risotto, fava beans, shiitakes, blistered tomatoes, Parmesan, butter
BARRAMUNDI
Stone-ground grits, cherry wood smoked bacon-collards, peanut-vermouth beurre blanc
BRONZINO
Creamy Carolina rice, broccolini, garlic, thyme, extra virgin olive oil
PORK OSSO BUCCO
Hoppin’ John, Carolina rice, black-eyed peas, hot sauce, kale
ROCK SHRIMP PIMENTO MAC ‘N CHEESE
Campanelle pasta, oyster mushroom, broccolini, cornbread bread crumbs
CRABCAKE ENTRÉE
Crispy slaw, house fry mix, pickled egg rémoulade
CERTIFIED ANGUS BEEF RIB EYE
Appaloosa baked beans, Snelson au gratin, cherry wood bacon collards
THE CAULDRON
Oysters, fish, shrimp, clams, mussels, linguini, seafood broth, carrot, celery, leeks, toast points
OVEN ROASTED HALF CHICKEN
Savannah red rice, hen of the woods, leeks, truffle honey
WARM WHEAT BERRY SALAD
Honey roasted beets, fennel, cranberry, pecan, spinach, goat cheese, naan, fig vinaigrette
LAMB SHANK
Maple whipped sweet potato, crispy Brussels sprouts, au jus
Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness
DESSERTS
ÉCLAIR CAKE
Graham cracker, vanilla bean pudding, whipped cream, chocolate ganache, vanilla bean sea salt
BOURBON PECAN PIE
Espresso crust, sorghum, cherry, Gelati Celesti Blanchard’s Dark as Dark ice cream
PUMPKIN CRACK PIE
Oatmeal cookie crust, crystallized ginger, candied pumpkin seeds, Gelati Celesti Salted Caramel ice cream
GLUTEN FREE PEANUT BUTTER PIE
Peanut butter cookie crust, amaretto, banana, strawberry jam, Gelati Celesti Chocolate Decadence ice cream
We exclusively serve INTELLIGENTSIA single origin coffee
LIBATIONS
THE TANGIER HANDSHAKE
Tito’s Handmade Vodka, lime juice, jalapeño, ginger, and basil
MERMAID’S REVENGE
Vida Mezcal, lime, ginger, passion fruit, honey, and cayenne
POTION NUMBER NINE
Milagro Reposado Tequila, Aperol, hibiscus syrup, and lemon juice
OAXACA OLD FASHIONED
Espolòn, Del Maguey Artisanal Mezcal, agave nectar, Peychaud’s Bitters, and orange peel
WHITE NEGRONI
Strange Monkey Gin, Noilly Prat Dry Vermouth , Lillet, and orange peel
SIREN SONG
Havana Club Puerto Rican Rum, St-Germain, coconut milk, and grenadine
CATCHER AND THE RYE
Knob Creek Rye Whiskey, McClelland’s Single Malt Scotch, Noilly Prat Rouge Vermouth, Noilly Prat Dry Vermouth, and maraschino cherry
BLACK MANHATTAN
James Pepper 1776 Rye, Averno, Aztec Chocolate Bitters, Brandied Cherry
WINE
WHITE
LES DAUPHINS CÔTES DU RHÔNE RESERVE BLANC
IL VINCÈ PINOT GRIGIO
MARIUS BY MICHEL CHAPOUTIER
DOMAINE VERDIERE MUSCADET
CAMPET STE MARIE CHARDONNAY
NAMORIO ALBARIÑO
DOMAINE ROC DE CHÂTEAUVIEUX SAUVIGNON BLANC
ROCCHE COSTAMAGNA ARNEIS
CLOS PALET VOUVRAY
GAVI DI GAVI, SALVANO
CHÂTEAU FAGE GRAVES DE VAYRES
MARCHETTI VERDICCHIO DEI CASTELLI DI JESI CLASSICO
SPARKLING WHITE
WILLM BLANC DE BLANCS BRUT SPARKLING WINE
SIEMA VINEYARDS PROSECCO
RED
LES DAUPHINS CÔTES DU RHÔNE RESERVE ROUGE
CHATEÂU DE LACARELLE BEAUJOLAIS
CHATEAU MICHEL DE MONTAIGNE BERGERAC
RIOJA CRIANZA, NEXO
LA VILLETTE GRENACHE SYRAH MOURVEDRE
BODEGAS EGUREN REINARES TEMPRANILLO
CHATEAU DES TUQUETS BORDEAUX
NEBBIOLO D’ALBA, LODALI
ROSÉ
VILLAVIVA CÔTES DE THAU
KERMIT LYNCH
ON TAP
PBR
VÄSEN AÑEJO
VÄSEN EVERYTHING FLOATS
ALEWERKS TAVERN BROWN ALE
KOLSCH SCHLAFLY
OMMEGANG HENNEPIN
MAINE BEER COMPANY LUNCH
STEAM BELL TIRAMISU
POTTER’S FARMHOUSE DRY CIDER
We exclusively serve INTELLIGENTSIA single origin coffee and BOYLAN small batch sodas.
YOUNG GUESTS
PIMENTO MAC ‘N CHEESE
Campanelle, cornbread bread crumbs
CHEESEBURGER
Monrovia Farm’s beef, American cheese, brioche roll, SBO fries
GRILLED CHEESE
Sourdough, American cheese, SBO fries
POPCORN SHRIMP
Rockshrimp, SBO fries, SBO tartar sauce
We exclusively serve BOYLAN small batch sodas.
BRUNCH
STARTERS
BROWN SUGAR BISCUIT PIE
Cinnamon, cream cheese icing
LAVENDER BEIGNETS
Bourbon honey, Intelligentsia coffee
GRANOLA PARFAIT
Honey, berry, pecan, walnut, cranberry, fig
* BISCUIT BASKET
Compound butter, apple butter, jam
ENTREÉS
SWEET POTATO PANCAKES
Apple butter-butter, SBO sausage, maple syrup, eggs
SHRIMP AND GRITS
Colossal shrimp, Virginia stoneground grits, red eye gravy, bacon, tomato, over medium egg, scallions
MUSHROOM TRIO HASH
Shiitake, oyster, maitake, crispy potatoes, caramelized onions, Brussels sprouts, truffle honey
BACON, EGG, CHEESE BURGER
Bacon jam over medium egg, pimento cheese, home fries
CRAB BENEDICT
English muffin, broccolini, veggie straw, hollandaise, chives
* BISCUIT AND SBO SAUSAGE GRAVY MESS
Crispy potatoes, caramelized onions, cheddar, Peppadew aioli, over medium egg
HANGTOWN FRY FRITTATA
Fried oysters, bacon, herbs, arugula, pickled egg rémoulade, home fries
BRAISED LAMB HASH
Maitakes, leeks, goat cheese, Brussels sprouts, tzatziki, poached egg
BLACKENED CATFISH
Carolina rice, scrambled eggs, black-eyed peas, hot sauce
FRENCH TOAST
Brioche, lavender, orange, blueberry, maple syrup
SEAFOOD QUICHE
Biscuit crust, cheddar, rock shrimp, blue crab, home fries
We exclusively serve INTELLIGENTSIA single origin coffee and BOYLAN small batch sodas.
* Biscuits contain pork fat
Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness
SALTBOX OYSTER CO
ON THE SQUARE IN WILLOW LAWN
(804) 528-5554
contact@saltboxoyster.com
LUNCH
Monday – Saturday 11am – 4pm
DINNER
Monday – Saturday 4pm – 10pm
BRUNCH
Sunday 11am – 3pm
SALTBOX OYSTER CO will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.
GIFT CARDS
Plastic gift cards are available for purchase at the restaurant.
Virtual gift cards are available via the link below.