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The Salt Line - Bethesda, Bethesda, MD

The Salt Line - Bethesda

4.6 (678)
$31 to $50
Seafood
7284 Woodmont Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814-2914

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 69 times today

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
The Salt Line, the popular DC homage to New England’s iconic fish and oyster houses, brings a third location to Bethesda Row. New England meets the Chesapeake at this beauty of a restaurant with lots of comfy booth seating and an inviting u shaped bar and lounge area. Menu features all the classics and raw bar guests have come to love from the original The Salt Line plus some delicious new surprises from award winning The Salt Line Chef Kyle Bailey.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American, Oyster Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–11:30 pm Sat 11:00 am–11:30 pm Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Private party facilities
    The Salt Line Bethesda does not have a private dining room but we are able to accommodate large party dining reservations and bar group events. Please email inquiries to bethesda@thesaltline.com.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Bethesda
  • Cross street
    Corner of Woodmont Ave and Hampden Lane
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    The Salt Line - Bethesda is about a .5 mile walk from Metro Red Line - Bethesda stop.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 678 people are saying

The Salt Line - Bethesda reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Salt Line in Bethesda offers a "terrific menu of seafood" with standout dishes like the "fried catfish sandwich" and "roast asparagus." The restaurant features a "lovely setting" ideal for both family dining and special occasions. Service is often praised as "attentive" and "friendly."
678 Reviews
  1. Barbara VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Special event HH.GM Matt went above and beyond to accommodate us and our server was fantastic for 16 people.

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  2. Mckinley VIP

    Baltimore / Maryland16 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great vibe…food was just ok this time….. but the service is top notch!

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  3. Robert

    Washington, D.C. Area3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Chopping had too much Pernod. Otherwise fine. Waitress terrific.

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  4. matthew VIP

    Baltimore / Maryland16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome food ! Great service. Fish dishes were excellent.

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  5. Bernard

    Chicago / Illinois4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely setting, an oasis easy to get to but insulated from the busy street. A terrific menu of seafood. The fried catfish sandwich was perfect; and the roast asparagus was maybe the best I’ve ever had in the US. Severs are attentive and very sweet and friendly. A great lunch spot when you have visitors or anyone who wants a special treat.

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  6. Odette

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved the food and am amazing services. Thoroughly enjoyed our night out

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  7. Tanya

    Washington, D.C. Area1 review

    2.0

    Dined on May 30, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Good ambience. Food a bit underwhelming especially for the price. Swordfish was dry, calamari salad needed more flavour and was also dry.

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  8. Matt

    Denver / Colorado2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on May 29, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Terrible service from the host stand to server and the food quality was average to say the least.

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  9. David

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    4.0

    Dined on May 26, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Just a suggestion to have a 9 ounce wine pour. Otherwise great and our waiter was super helpful with the menu and drink options.

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  10. Helen VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area20 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food. The server was incompetent. Did not send in part of our order. Brought appetizers and mains at the same time.

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FAQs

The Salt Line - Bethesda offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (240) 534-2894.

The Salt Line - Bethesda is rated 4.6 stars by 678 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 69 times today
Google Map for The Salt Line - Bethesda

7284 Woodmont Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814-2914

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Corner of Woodmont Ave and Hampden Lane
  • Neighborhood
    Bethesda
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–11:30 pm Sat 11:00 am–11:30 pm Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American, Oyster Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    The Salt Line - Bethesda is about a .5 mile walk from Metro Red Line - Bethesda stop.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
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