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The Salt Line

3.9 (856 reviews)
ModerateSeafood, American
Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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Jeongmin H.

I personally really enjoyed their crab roll. They did not skimp out on the crab at all! At first glance, portions looked a bit small but everything was suuuper filling. Great service as well.

CAPE CODDER G&T
Kelly M.

Great for a group. It was my friends birthday and they brought a complimentary blue cheese martini (kinda strange drink!). The clam chowder is pretty good. The Parker house rolls are warm, soft, fluffy heaven. They come with some kind of old bay whipped butter. My friends said the crab roll, fish sandwich, and burger were all good. I liked the cape codder g&t drink.

FRIED CRAB FINGERS
NaKyiah K. N.

The atmosphere was relaxing, the staff made us feel welcome, and everything came out hot and fresh. The appetizers and drinks, hit the mark. A great spot to unwind, and I'll definitely be back for another happy hour.

Jane P.

The food here was good. Not everything we ordered was great, but most of the stuff was good. I liked the selection of oysters. I loved the oyster shooter and the bloody mary. This is definitely a spot where you order seafood. All the seafood dishes were mostly good. I wasn't a fan of the shrimp and grits though. It was just a basic shrimp and grits. I didn't feel it was all the special. I ordered the fish sandwich as my main. It was okay. I wish it had more toppings in it. Maybe some more sauce would have tied the whole dish together. My husband got the breakfast sandwich. I would not get this next time. The sausage was overpowering the whole sandwich. Next time I go back, I would stick to the oysters and the drinks. A good location right by the water and the service is good!

BUTTERED LOBSTER ROLL YELLOWFIN TUNA NICOISE - ENTREE SALAD
Joy T.

This spot was discovered during a walk along the river and happened to be extremely busy at the time. Outdoor seating was full, so indoor seating was offered instead, which turned out to be a comfortable and pleasant alternative. The lobster roll was flavorful, though the bun-to-lobster ratio leaned more toward bread than filling (those who know, know). It was also served cold, which was a bit unexpected. The oysters were enjoyable, especially when paired with fresh lemon. They weren't the freshest or most premium selection, and the pricing felt high for the portion size and quantity served, but they were still decent overall.

Oyster Shots
Malcolm H.

This was my first time visiting Salt Line and im a little upset about it. I enjoyed everything about this place. I came in with a couple friends while waiting to head over to the Nats game, and we ordered a bunch of apps for all of us to pick at. The only thing I felt like needs to be served with something on the side was the potatoes. The were good but could use little something to elevate them. Whatever the sauce that comes the carrots or the Brussel sprouts both would be the perfect addition for the potatoes. This place is a definite check out if are in the area.

Rockfish dish was just OK
James T.

Not my favorite meal during my week long stay in DC. Their menu is limited and mainly seafood which is normally fine for me, but I did find myself not really settling on a dish until the last server recommendation (who was great by the way) which is not common. I settled on the rockfish dish which was just OK. Definitely an Asian taste to it that wasn't my favorite. The setting is nice as it's right by the Nationals stadium. Probably wouldn't come back tho cause I didn't see anything else on the menu that I would really want.

Jordan C.

Came here to enjoy the warm weather at their outdoor bar. We got the waterman's platter which was great- a surprisingly good amount of shrimp too. The bartenders were all great and brought a good vibe. We didn't try any oysters this time, but they have a variety featured on ice at their indoor bar.

CRISPY FISH SANDWICH
Kelci M.

I loved the fish sandwich. It's made with catfish and the batter is crispy, not beer battered which I prefer. Make sure to ask for tartar sauce!

CLAM CHOWDER BOWL
Frank T.

Dropped in for dinner looking for good clam chowder and onion rings. Got seated right away and server came right away and explained the specials and the oysters. She accommodated my request for a small caesar's salad by removing the shrimp from their menu item. The chowder has no flour which made the chowder thin. There was nice portion of clams and good flavor. It could have had more clam flavor IMHO. I would still recommend it. The salad was really well dressed and tangy. The onion rings were nice and crispy, large portion of onions.

Waterman's Platter, $36
Calder S.

I've visited the Salt Line a few times over the years. I like the food, nautical decor, and location in Navy Yard next to the river. On my recent visit, I stopped by on a Wednesday at 6 PM. The place was pretty quiet since it was mid-week and there weren't any sports games nearby. We had some wine ($14/glass), stuffies (3 for $13), Waterman's Platter ($36), and Scallops (5 for $36). Everything was very good. The scallops were served with a nice autumnal sauce and brussel sprouts. Waterman's Platter was fried oysters, fish, baby shrimp, and scallops along with fries, onion rings, coleslaw, and dipping sauce. Everything was crispy and nicely fried. The portal was large enough to take about half as leftovers. We were celebrating a special occasion and they brought over two small glasses of sparkling wine (basically half a glass each), which was nice but also a bit tacky to not give a full glass. Like, I would rather you just verbally acknowledge it and do nothing than take a half-measure like that. We had a nice time but a few things could have been better. They were out of the beer I ordered, so I went with wine. The free sparkling was originally on our bill (and billed as a single glass) but the server realized this just before I asked about it and removed it. I was excited to get a milkshake for dessert -- they used to do massive, delicious milkshakes -- but apparently they stopped doing this about a year ago, so we passed on dessert entirely. They still have a 4% surcharge; c'mon, it's far past time to drop these. Prices overall are a bit high for fairly standard food.

The Perfect Storm
Valerie M.

The Salt Line is absolutely worth a visit if you're looking for great seafood and a beautiful spot on the Anacostia River. The view alone makes it special, and the staff were friendly and attentive the whole time. I had the shrimp and grits, oysters (lots of them), an oyster shooter, and a couple of their cocktails. The shrimp and grits were rich and perfectly cooked, and the oysters were fresh and briny. The oyster shooter was surprisingly delicious. The only disappointment was the Bloody Mary -- it looked amazing but tasted pretty average for the price. Still, the "Perfect Storm" version was strong and fun, even if the mix was the same. The food was good, especially the oysters, but oysters are kind of always good. The view was gorgeous, and like most spots on the DC waterfront, it's definitely on the pricey side.

Kell M.

The food was pretty good but the service on a slow Thursday was incredibly subpar and I would not go back. The crab dip app was the star of the show and I really enjoyed it, but the burger was just okay in my opinion. There's a lot of good burgers in DC but the reviews swayed me to try it. Our waitress was inattentive, short, and picked up our trays when we were finishing up our fries, assuming we were done when we were just chatting and finishing up final bites. A quick "are you still working?" would've avoided this. There's plenty of options around so I won't be back personally.

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Ask the Community - The Salt Line

I love this place but I heard they recently started adding surcharges to the bills which makes me hesitant to go back. Is that true? I want to know before I go in and get frustrated.

Yes, I asked about the surcharge and they said it was mandatory.

Is it really busy during Nationals games?

Yes it is before and after

Can one customize the banana split as Chelsea the manager suggested might be possible by substituting two of a kind plus vanilla ice cream instead of three different flavors?

Hi, Talma! Great question! Our classic banana split comes with one scoop each of vanilla, chocolate and strawberry, but we would be absolutely happy to customize the combination according to your tastes/wishes!… Read more

What is the closest parking?

Sorry. I walked there, but there is public parking all around.

Does Salt Line have weekday happy hours?

Does this business offer a brunch menu?

Currently we do not have a brunch menu- on weekends we offer one standard menu - available for viewing on our website- from noon until closing

Is it very loud inside?

We were there Saturday for the World Series game and it was friendly, fun and game ready. We went back a couple weeks later and it was a great place to have lunch or dinner. Moderate noise level… Read more

What tastey beverage should I order with my lobsta roll?

Oyster shooters! Haha Jk they have a selection of wines and beers :)

Do they have kids menu?

Yes we do

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