1. On Location And Behind The Scenes At ROCKSALT
2. ROCKSALT’S Mission
The Shops at Stonefield: 2075 Bond St, Ste. 180, Charlottesville, VA 22901
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ROCKSALT is all about local sustainable food, and that includes seafood from Croxton’s own oyster and clam farms. They champion the local farmer and continuously work to educate their staff and customers. The food at ROCKSALT is a celebration of Mid-Atlantic seafood with a focus on the raw bar, with shellfish from Croxton’s Virginia-based Rappahannock River Oysters!
3. Meet Owner, Travis Croxton
The Shops at Stonefield: 2075 Bond St, Ste. 180, Charlottesville, VA 22901
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Travis Croxton is the co-owner of Rappahannock River Oysters, several oyster farms throughout the Chesapeake and a clam farm in Chincoteague as well as the proprietor of ROCKSALT and BRINE. He has earned several awards, as well as recognition as a culinary innovator. Travis along with co-owner and cousin Ryan Croxton has been credited with helping to rebuild the Virginia oyster industry and leading a renaissance of oyster farmers in the Chesapeake Bay.r
4. Farm To Table
The Shops at Stonefield: 2075 Bond St, Ste. 180, Charlottesville, VA 22901
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Reflecting the best of what’s local, ROCKSALT – like it’s sister restaurant in Charlotte – has a menu unique to its location. This farm-to-table oyster bar serves sustainable seafood and land-based dishes that never fail to satisfy. Owner Travis Croxton hopes to redefine the way our communities eat and support local farmers by leading through example.
5. The Oysters
The Shops at Stonefield: 2075 Bond St, Ste. 180, Charlottesville, VA 22901
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ROCKSALT always has four or five varieties of oyster to enjoy! These range from the sweet and buttery Rappahannock oysters on one end of the flavor spectrum to the salty and briny Olde Salts on the other, with the mild and briny Stingray oysters offering a happy medium between the two extremes. The staff are very knowledgeable and can help you pick just the right oyster to satisfy your palate.
6. The Sea Scallops
The Shops at Stonefield: 2075 Bond St, Ste. 180, Charlottesville, VA 22901
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ROCKSALT’s Sea Scallops are a delicious entrée served atop a bed of Parisian gnocchi, grilled octopus, shellfish broth and kale. Paired with a good white wine, this is what great seafood is all about!
7. Wood Rotisserie
The Shops at Stonefield: 2075 Bond St, Ste. 180, Charlottesville, VA 22901
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ROCKSALT’s wood burning rotisserie slowly cooks your meal to perfection, leaving it popping with smoky fired flavor. Choose from the seafood (always a seasonal selection of fish) or the chicken and watch from the dining room as your meal is prepared!
8. The Outdoor Bar
The Shops at Stonefield: 2075 Bond St, Ste. 180, Charlottesville, VA 22901
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The outdoor seating at ROCKSALT is just right for enjoying the beautiful weather in Charlottesville while sipping on cocktails and sharing a platter of oysters with friends!
9. Happy Hour Specials
The Shops at Stonefield: 2075 Bond St, Ste. 180, Charlottesville, VA 22901
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Monday through Saturday from 3-7pm and all day Sunday you can head to ROCKSALT for $1 oysters, perfect for figuring out what your favorites are! You’ll also find great drink deals, including $5 rails, $5 wines and $4 beers. Wine bottles over $50 are half off Monday through Thursday and on weekends for brunch you don’t want to miss out on the Bloody Mary and Mimosa specials!
10. Local VA Beers
The Shops at Stonefield: 2075 Bond St, Ste. 180, Charlottesville, VA 22901
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ROCKSALT features 23 local Virginia beers and ciders on tap! Stop in from 3-7 daily for a $4 pint!
11. Land-Based Options
The Shops at Stonefield: 2075 Bond St, Ste. 180, Charlottesville, VA 22901
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While the focus is definitely on seafood, if your friends prefer turf to surf, ROCKSALT also features some great land-based dishes, including flat-iron steak, duck and their wood rotisserie chicken!
12. Location
The Shops at Stonefield: 2075 Bond St, Ste. 180, Charlottesville, VA 22901
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ROCKSALT is perfectly located in The Shops at Stonefield, just a short walk from parking, movies, clothing and grocery stores.
ROCKSALT is a seafood-centric restaurant offering the finest oysters and clams from Rappahannock River Oysters, fresh seafood from the Atlantic coast and meats and produce from the surrounding counties. They are located in The Shops at Stonefield just north of UVa.
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