The Salt Line - Ballston

Name: The Salt Line - Ballston
Address: 4040 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA, United States, 22203-4434
Telephone: (703) 566-2075
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7

420 Reviews

$31 to $50

Seafood

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The Salt Line, the popular DC homage to New England’s iconic fish and oyster houses, brings a second location to Arlington’s burgeoning Ballston neighborhood. Just one year in, The Salt Line has already established itself as one of the top dining spots in Northern Virginia. Executive Chef Matt Singer is leading the kitchen team in partnership with award winning Long Shot Hospitality Chef/Partner Kyle Bailey. The Salt Line is where "New England meets the Chesapeake" so guests can expect the same New England classics and renowned raw bar found at the original location, along with lots of new chef driven fish and seafood entrees, house-made pastas, exciting selections of crudos, and of course the best lobster rolls around.

In addition to dining, the welcoming year round outdoor bar (tented in the winter) has also become a favorite neighborhood gathering spot and is the perfect place to enjoy The Salt Line's signature beverage program and grab what many say is the best burger in town.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Feb 4, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 70 times today

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Takeout

(703) 566-2075

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Seafood, Oyster Bar, Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–11:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(703) 566-2075
Website
http://www.thesaltline.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Chef Matt Singer

Location
4040 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22203-4434
Neighborhood
Arlington
Cross street
Wilson Blvd between Randolph and Quincy
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
5 minute walk from Ballston Metro
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 420 people are saying

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

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Washington, D.C. Area
Seafood
Virginia - DC Suburbs
Seafood

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OpenTable Diner
Vancouver
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was amazing! Service was great! A perfect place for dinner out with colleagues
DB
DrButterfly
Washington DC
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on January 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Casey our server was on point! Met a nice guy named Charley O who brought us some house hot sauce. Lobster roll was good. Oyster were on point great time.
The Salt Line - BallstonResponded 6 days agoGreat to read! So glad you enjoyed your visit and Casey and Charley made an impression. Will definitely share your feedback with them and the rest of team. Hope you can join us again soon!
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judysudy
Washington DC
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on January 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Terrific experience
B
Bernie
Washington DC
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on January 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service. Food was excellent. Could have used more clams in the the linguine and clam dish. Delicious sauvignon blanc.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Atlanta
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
What a great experience! The service was outstanding…the ambiance was perfect…and the food was amazing!! We all had something different & we were all delighted with our meals. And the the Pimento crab dip was so so yummy. Highly recommend The Salt Line!!!
M
Maryina
Washington DC
25 reviews
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on January 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and service for restaurant week. Great for groups.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
vip
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 16, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
Very good service.
R
Rachel
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The Restaurant week menu was delicious!
DA
DanielA
Washington DC
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is the best place we've been to so far in Arlington. The food was fantastic, we ordered the hallibut which is a thing out of this world and the lobster roll which was good. We also had some oysters and margaritas that were as good as they come. To finish it all, the black tea Panna Cotta was a lovely and fresh way to top an outstanding afternoon of great food and drinks. Shout out to Casey who was so nice and gave us these great recommendations. We'll be back for more.
BB
BellaB
Washington DC
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and customer service were great!
JR
JonR
Washington DC
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on January 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fast and delicious!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The fish I had was amazingly tasty loved it i can’t wait to visit again
SH
SamH
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a great time at The Salt Line. The food was great. They have solid oysters which I highly recommend. The service was fantastic. We are definitely going back.
MR
MReyes
Washington DC
16 reviews
vip
3.0
16 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience5
The best part about our meal was the scallop appetizer and oyster shooter. Overall it was OK. The waitress was hustling as she was serving many tables. The rest of the food was ok, I think we would try it for dinner and stick to the seafood dishes as that seems to be their forte. The banana French toast was not good at all, it was overly toasted, hard and lacked any real flavor.
TC
TammyC
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food. Nice atmosphere. Will def be back
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Lolo
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
The seafood was cooked perfectly, wine pairing they suggested was wonderful!
NA
NAMP
Richmond
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
They messed up our reservation for 3 people but they quickly corrected and gave us a booth for our party. The oysters and seafood tower are fresh and excellent. The crispy skin rock fish is delicious and cooked perfectly. Small place and cozy
L
Lizzywalk
San Francisco
33 reviews
vip
5.0
33 reviews
Dined on December 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A fun dining experience. Our server Isa was top notch.
AN
ANGIE
Washington DC
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on December 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
first time visitor...excellent service and the food was delish!
NB
NicoleB
Tampa
39 reviews
vip
5.0
39 reviews
Dined on December 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our first visit. Excellent service and excellent food. Will return when we are back in the DC area
MH
MrsHoho
Washington DC
22 reviews
vip
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on December 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Salt Line always delivers. Great service, delicious food, friendly ambience and they have some really great cocktails.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
33 reviews
vip
5.0
33 reviews
Dined on December 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and ambience was great, but our waitress was the best!
DH
DrHowFun
San Francisco
92 reviews
vip
5.0
92 reviews
Dined on December 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Seafood Heaven. Every dish soared with flavor. Savored every bite.
HS
HenryS
Washington DC
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 28, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
Service was great, food was delicious (a few items not available), oysters were perfect (no grit or shell). Bar has a good selection. Would eat there again.
ET
ErikT
Washington DC
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was marvelous, the design of the space was beautiful and the service was outstanding. Thank you for a lunch to remember!
JB
JeffB
Washington DC
8 reviews
vip
2.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 24, 2022
overall2food2service4ambience4
Average seafood at best
H
Hami
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, great service, great ambience. I took my wife on a date, for the first time, and we are definitely going back.
PS
PatS
Washington DC
40 reviews
vip
4.0
40 reviews
Dined on December 23, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Always a pleasure coming here. The food is fantastic and the service is casual and on-point. We had an issue with the temperature of one of the dishes, which was quickly addressed and corrected. Highly recommend it for an above average casual dinner.
CW
ChristieW
Columbus
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 20, 2022
overall5food5service3ambience5
The food was phenomenal!!! Outrageously good. We had the beet salad, rockfish tartare, Brussels sprouts and the Portuguese stew. All of it blew us out of the water! Our server was very "New England," giving us quirky and very honest opinions about the menu. It made the experience all the more authentic!
RU
RUDYV
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was great the staff was amazing! Our family had a great time
MG
MsG22203
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The only thing I didn’t like was that, about half an hour after we arrived, the lights were dimmed. Considering the food being as outstanding as it is, and the service being top notch, that won’t dissuade me from going again.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service, great food and atmosphere. Not my first time here and will continue to come. John our server was amazing and caring.
MA
MASL
Washington DC
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Memorable night out with exceptional service, tasty hot from the kitchen food and fresh decor.
AS
AnnS
Washington DC
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Service was excellent. My food was good but not great. The Portuguese stew was good but one spoonful had a significant but hidden piece of shell that caught me by surprise. The crab dip was pretty lean on the crab side. Nice ambiance. Pleasant surroundings. But the whole experience was not 5 star I’m afraid.
C
Carlton
San Antonio
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on December 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was superb, especially the fresh oysters and our rockfish and swordfish entrees. Our mixed drinks were outstanding and our waiter John was the tops. Still, we found it pricey and would appreciate grilled oysters or oysters Rockefeller and more dessert choices. We will be back for sure.
VS
VinS
Washington DC
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 11, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience3
2-person table is overly long which makes it hard to talk with partner especially given the loud ambient noise level.
D
Dana
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 9, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Loved this restaurant and the lobster roll was to die for! I would go here again
NG
NatalieG
Washington DC
14 reviews
vip
4.0
14 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Went back to Salt Line for my birthday dinner and food was excellent as usual. New waitress- Sammy was awesome and we really enjoyed her waiting on us. She has a great personality, fun, very professional and attentive to us and all of her tables! I hope we will get her again :) Side note- I still wish they would add some less filling dessert options on the menu. I just can not eat a banana split or milk shake after eating a 3 course meal! Plus, I cant eat or digest ice cream (sorry TMI) Why not add some pie or cake options!!!>? key lime pie, boston cream pie, apple pie, etc- anything besides just ice cream. Please!?
MD
MicheleD
Washington DC
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on December 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I've been here 4 times and everything is AMAZING!!!!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Birthday dinner

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from The Salt Line - Ballston using the Order Online button. The Salt Line - Ballston also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (703) 566-2075.

The Salt Line - Ballston is rated 4.7 stars by 420 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Feb 4, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 70 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(703) 566-2075

Other options

Order online

4040 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22203-4434

Additional information

Cross street
Wilson Blvd between Randolph and Quincy
Neighborhood
Arlington
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–11:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm
Cuisines
Seafood, Oyster Bar, Contemporary American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
5 minute walk from Ballston Metro
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Chef Matt Singer
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.thesaltline.com/
Phone number
(703) 566-2075

The Salt Line - Ballston

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Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

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Popular dishes

Local Oysters

Lobster Roll

Portuguese Stew

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What 420 people are saying

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