Saltbox Seafood Joint - Durham

Awesome as always! I got a chance to catch the braised oxtails with the salt fish and potato cakes! Made me and my tongue dance! Flavors all through both items! Might not look like much but it definitely was! I hope Chef Ricky brings that back again!

By far the best seafood I've tasted in NC. No wonder Chef Moore is a James Beard Award Winner. First, you have to try the hush honeys. They are so good and a great start to what will be a delicious meal. Then, you can't go wrong with any fish on the menu because it's fresh, never frozen. I always get it blackened so you can taste the freshness. Do yourself a favor and check this place out the next time you are in Durham.

I've had this place on my list to try for a couple of years it was featured in a YT video before winning the James Beard award. I'm in town for work and decided to stop by for lunch.I arrived as early as possible to avoid a line and because the menu is hand written I couldn't plan my order. I was energetically greeted and was helped thru the menu. I settled on the amberjack, coleslaw, collards, and sea peas. Last time I had amberjack was a day fishing trip off the Virginia coast and I enjoyed it. The slaw is vinegar based IMHO, that's how it should be.It didn't take long for the food to come out I got all three sauces to try. For every item, the texture was perfect fish was not overcooked, collards weren't mushy, the slaw had crunch, and the beans were firm but not undercooked. Also, the fish wasn't greasy you could eat it with your hands and not have to carry a packet of napkins.My only critique would be the seasoning on the fish. In my opinion, it was a bit under seasoned. I took steps to try the fish first as it came out, then with lemon, and finally with each of the sauces. Tasting it as it came out and with lemon, I never felt like I was getting the full flavor of the amberjack. But there were sauces and they were very flavorful, so not all was lost.Everything else I had exhibited great flavor. I might reduce sugar and increase acid on some things based on personal preference, but that's what that is, personal preference. I wouldn't call any of the sides flawed they were enjoyable.Would I come back, yes.

Went here on a weekend evening. The place is pretty famous so we had some high expectations in terms of the food taste.They serve fresh catch which is great.We order the fried shrimp, fried scallops, the grilled mahi, fried snapper, fried trout and the hush honeys.You basically place the order at the counter, find a table, seat yourself and pick up the food when they call it out. You can choose how you'd like your fish grilled or fried, but they can grill only certain fish not all.Of everything that we ordered the only ones that were really tasty or which we would order again were the grilled mahi (worth trying) and the fried shrimp. Everything else was average tasting, no spice or much of a seasoning as such. We got the fried potatoes as a combo, which aren't like crispy potato chips, but softened potato discs. The hush honeys were good. TheirMay not go again.

Finally got to visit this place easily made my top five eats in the triangle. I came here with a friend and decided to try the shrimp and oyster plate with a side of collard greens and hush puppies. We were instantly in love with the food cooked for us. The batter for both the shrimp and oysters were well seasoned and only highlighted the main ingredient. It was also garnished with herbs that made it taste even better. The collard greens were rich and flavorful from the way it was cooked in a good ole soul food style. The hush puppies were elevated with a honey glaze and was also a star of our meal. My friend and I were even impressed with the coleslaw that was refreshing from the rich and fried flavors. Usually coleslaw is a hit or miss for us, but this one had just the right vinegarette taste and then elevated with maybe parsley or a fresh herb, but simply amazing taste. The service is warm and friendly with food prepared quickly and called by number. The indoor seating area is cute with a southern sailor aesthetic and close seating areas that is great for a small group. Overall it is simply a fantastic joint that you can't miss that I can't wait to go back to!