Restaurant
Unclaimed profileSalt Wood Kitchen and Oysterette
Marina, CA · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Salt Wood Kitchen and Oysterette runs a beverage program with clear detail across cocktails, wine, beer, and non-alcoholic options. The cocktail list names spirits and ingredients in drinks like the Coconut Espresso Martini and Smoky Strawberry Mezcalita. Wine spans sparkling, white, rosé, and red with producer, region, and vintage. Happy hour brings $14 cocktails, $12 wines by the glass, $7 drafts, and $8 zero-proof drinks.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Smoky Strawberry Mezcalita, built on Derrumbes Mezcal with strawberry, lime, agave, and ancho chile. The S'mores Old Fashioned uses Bubba's Burnt Sugar Bourbon with smoked chocolate bitters and toasted marshmallow syrup. For wine, the Morgan Pinot Noir from Santa Lucia Highlands or the Daou Cabernet Sauvignon from Paso Robles are listed with vintage.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Anyone who wants a full beverage list with named spirits and detailed ingredients, whether drinking cocktails, wine, beer, or zero-proof options. The happy hour pricing across all four categories makes it accessible for a range of preferences.
- When should I go?
- Happy hour is the clearest value window, with cocktails at $14, wines by the glass at $12, and beers at $7.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Signature cocktails are $18, seasonal cocktails run $17 to $19, and happy hour cocktails are $14 each. Happy hour wines by the glass are $12, draft beers are $7, and non-alcoholic options are $7 to $8. Corkage is $50 per bottle with a two-bottle limit per reservation.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The cocktail menu lists named spirit brands and detailed ingredients across eight drinks, from Reyka Vodka and Empress Indigo Gin to Derrumbes Mezcal and Arette Blanco Tequila. The wine list carries producer, region, and vintage detail, and the non-alcoholic selection includes zero-proof cocktails and a non-alcoholic beer.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Eight named cocktails with specific spirits and ingredients, including a coconut espresso martini, s'mores old fashioned, and smoky strawberry mezcalita. Happy hour offers four cocktails at $14. The list shows clear attention to spirit selection and flavor detail.
Menu strengths
- — Eight signature and seasonal cocktails with named spirit brands and detailed ingredients.
- — Happy hour pricing at $14 per cocktail across four options.
- — Spirits range from Reyka Vodka and Empress Gin to Derrumbes Mezcal and Arette Blanco Tequila.
Standout selections
- — Smoky Strawberry Mezcalita — Derrumbes Mezcal, strawberry, lime, agave, ancho chile, $17
- — S'mores Old Fashioned — Bubba's Burnt Sugar Bourbon, smoked chocolate bitters, toasted marshmallow syrup, $19
- — Coconut Espresso Martini — Reyka Vodka, Kahlúa, espresso, crème de cacao, coconut caramel, $18
Pricing: Signature cocktails $18; seasonal cocktails $17-$19; happy hour cocktails $14 each
Wine
Sparkling, white, rosé, and red wines listed with producer, region, and vintage. Happy hour by-the-glass options include La Marca Prosecco and Lieu Dit Sauvignon Blanc at $12 each. Corkage is $50 per bottle, and 1.5L formats are available on request.
Menu strengths
- — Wine list covers sparkling, white, rosé, and red with producer, region, and vintage detail.
- — Happy hour by-the-glass options at $12 include La Marca Prosecco and Lieu Dit Sauvignon Blanc.
- — Corkage is $50 per bottle with a two-bottle limit, and 1.5L options are available upon request.
Standout selections
- — Pinot Noir, Morgan — Santa Lucia Highlands, CA • 2023
- — Cabernet Sauvignon, Daou — Paso Robles, CA • 2022
- — Rosé, Minuty — Cotes de Provence • 2023
Pricing: Happy hour wines by the glass $12; corkage $50 per bottle, maximum two 750 ml bottles per reservation
Beer
Happy hour beverage list includes three draft beers with named breweries and ABV: Golden Hour Hazy IPA, Flow Pale Ale, and Scrimshaw Pilsner, each $7. Estrella Galicia 0% non-alcoholic beer is also listed at $7. A compact but clearly specified draft selection.
Menu strengths
- — Three draft beers with named breweries and ABV listed at happy hour.
- — Estrella Galicia 0% provides a non-alcoholic beer option.
- — All draft beers are priced at $7 during happy hour.
Standout selections
- — Golden Hour Hazy IPA — Headlands • 6.8% • $7
- — Flow Pale Ale — Almanac • 5.5% • $7
- — Scrimshaw Pilsner — North Coast • 4.5% • $7
Pricing: Draft beers $7 each; Estrella Galicia 0% $7
Nonalcoholic
Happy hour beverage list includes two zero-proof cocktails and a non-alcoholic wine: Rose Refresher with De Soi Rose, Rosemary Spritzer with De Soi Spritz Italiano, and Steinbach Riesling with alcohol removed, each $8. Estrella Galicia 0% beer is $7. Clear zero-proof choices with named ingredients.
Menu strengths
- — Three non-alcoholic options with named ingredients and production detail.
- — Zero-proof cocktails and a non-alcoholic beer cover different drinking preferences.
- — All non-alcoholic options are priced at $7 to $8 during happy hour.
Standout selections
- — Rose Refresher — De Soi Rose, cranberry, lime • $8
- — Rosemary Spritzer — De Soi Spritz Italiano • rosemary, lemon iced tea • cranberry • $8
- — Steinbach Riesling — alcohol removed via vacuum distillation • $8
Pricing: Zero-proof cocktails $8; non-alcoholic beer $7
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