“I opened up a space on the side of the road that was 205 square feet,” Moore said in his acceptance speech. “I put my heart and soul into it.”
Saltbox Seafood Joint
James Beard Finalist Ricky Moore on Fish Fries, Army Kitchens and His Culinary DNA
“I could have done a ton of things, okay? But my original location, it just felt like a little roadside fish joint going towards the beach, where I’m from.”
The 2022 James Beard Awards Are Heating Up as Five Triangle Chefs, One Restaurant Rise to Semifinals
The “Oscars of the food world” were put on hold for two years. Now, they’re back—and full of North Carolina flavor.
Say Goodbye to the Original Location of Saltbox Seafood Joint
The contemporary fish shack will hold “one last service” at the downtown location on August 22.
Saltbox Seafood Joint Is a Recipient of Discover’s #EatItForward Award.
The $25,000 award is part of a campaign recognizing Black-owned restaurants.
INDY Supper Club: Ricky Moore, Saltbox Seafood Joint
Here’s what local chefs are eating at home.
Saltbox Seafood Joint
Seasonal Seafood, Freshly Cooked Good Fish, That’s the Hook.
Online and pick up orders available.
FINDER: Where to Eat, Drink, Shop, and Play in Lakewood and West Durham
And how to spend 14 hours in Lakewood.
Saltbox Chef Ricky Moore Makes Seafood Less Scary for Home Cooks in His New Book
We caught up with Moore and discussed his new “Saltbox Seafood Joint Cookbook” and have shared a recipe for a Southern clam chowder.

