The Salt Line - Navy Yard

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   MarkM

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

   overall2food1service3ambience3

   Great location, good service, and nice views of the Anacostia waterfront. The food, however, wasn't very good. I had the Mariner's (Fisherman's?) Platter -- recommend changing from catfish to something with more flavor. I understand the Platter was deep fried, but everything lacked taste. Be great if you deep fry the fish, perhaps, but serve fresh raw bar-type fair for everything else. Cole slaw was lackluster. Glad the fries saved it a bit. My wife's mahi mahi was delicious, but a small portion (and we tend to favor 'less is more').
   

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   NikkiS

   Raleigh

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   overall5food4service5ambience5

   The view and service was great! The steak was a bit over cooked but overall ok.
   

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   CR20003

   Las Vegas

   9 reviews

   5.0

   9 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   overall5food5service3ambience5

   food was great. service was a little slow.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Phoenix

   4 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on May 21, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Server was amazing. Food was bomb. View of the water. (And nats won 6-4…) what more can you ask for?
   

   The Salt Line - Navy YardResponded 7 days agoYou're amazing and the bomb! Thanks so much for taking the time to leave us such a great review!!
   

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   BrettM

   Nashville

   6 reviews

   vip
   2.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on May 21, 2023

   overall2food5service1ambience4

   Live close and come here often, but this was the worst service I’ve received in some time anywhere. My server didn’t show up for about 25 minutes and I had to pay another server just to leave. Great food and drinks but not really worth getting a table here.
   

   The Salt Line - Navy YardResponded 7 days agoBrett, So sorry to hear this! We will connect with you privately for a chance to make this up to you shortly. Neighborhood regulars such as yourself are a staple of the experience at The Salt Line, and we really hope you give us another chance.
   

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   KennethP

   Richmond

   11 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   11 reviews

   Dined on May 21, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Great views and the oysters are fantastic . We always stop by when we go see a game
   

   The Salt Line - Navy YardResponded 7 days agoThanks so much Kenneth! The view definitely creates a great backdrop to our roatating New England and Chesapeake oyster options. Be on the lookout in the next couple of weeks for our very own Dancing Molly Oysters, we would love for you to try them!
   

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   Earl

   Louisville

   39 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   39 reviews

   Dined on May 21, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   We had a great meal and service. This was a great place before that game.
   

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   LaurenL

   Milwaukee

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on May 19, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   We were running late and they were very friendly and accommodating about it. It’s rare to get such friendly service. The food was also great! Portions a bit small, but overall a great experience and the BEST service.
   

   The Salt Line - Navy YardResponded 7 days agoLauren, thanks so much for taking the time to recognize the team and their efforts at making sure every guest has a great experience :) we hope to see you again soon!
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Washington DC

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 15, 2023

   overall4food4service4ambience5

   Do not go nowhere near there doing Washington Nationals game day there’s no parking
   

   The Salt Line - Navy YardResponded 7 days agoBeing a go-to spot for a baseball or soccer game day definitely makes parking here tricky from time to time! Thanks so much for the review :)
   

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    OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We always have an amazing time at The Salt Line. Food & drinks always on point and so accomodate to us a large group, 8ppl bill around 700$. Tip included and we added more, it was busy pack because the Nats Game. Perfect place overall, restrooms clean but needed attention, we loved this place, kudos to the server, all staff that was very attentive we missed the branzino as they change the menu seasonal, they should keep it all year long !!
    

    The Salt Line - Navy YardResponded 7 days agoThanks so much for the glowing review! Between our first-come-first serve outdoor bar patio, our family tables on the Riverwalk Patio, and Main Dining Room, large parties definitely keep our space lively :)
    

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    CoachPaul202

    Washington DC

    17 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5

    Have been to the Salt Line many times and it never disappoints. Family agrees after a lot of trial and error that we prefer not ordering from the Entree section and stick to the Raw Bar, Classics and Sandwiches. Tonight was no different - Excellent Oysters, Killer smash burger, and to-die-for Lobster Rolls. I would give them 5-Stars but I had the Waterman’s Platter and it came with ZERO scallops. It was the end of day on Mother’s Day and Nats were in town so perhaps they had run out…but nobody said so. What I did get was excellent and perfectly prepared. Service from Kenny was stellar!
    

    The Salt Line - Navy YardResponded 7 days agoThanks so much for recognizing Kenny! He's a great part of our team and we're so fortunate to have him. We're sorry that scallops were missed in your Waterman's Platter, we will reach out to you in a private message to make this up to you on your next visit!
    

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    GiovanniB

    Chicago

    17 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5

    Fantastic food, views and service. Prices have risen recently so this is a special occasion place only.
    

    The Salt Line - Navy YardResponded 7 days agoThanks so much for the review Giovanni, something that we really love about our space is the wide range of experiences that we can accommodate, whether it's apps on the patio, oysters at the bar, or seated dinner, we do our best to make every visit special, with the best product that we can find, prepared as honestly (and deliciously) as possible!
    

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13. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall1food1service3ambience3

    Excited to try something new in Navy Yard for the wife on Mothers Day just to be very disappointed. Clam chowder was very thin and now a typical chowder base you would expect, the signature buns were overcooked on the verge of being burnt, our main meals were the biggest disappointment - the seafood platter was terrible and did not have any flavor - my wife who is not picky could not eat it due to lack of flavor. Also avoid a crab nacho plate, all for TexMex dish in the DMV but this place missed the mark! As for drinks, I was hoping they would at least shine here but sadly they did not - the Perfect Storm while a neat Bloody Mary adorned with seafood was just an overpriced and not well made drink - the Rose Spritz tasted like liquid flowers and the spirt did not shine through, something which is necessary for any pricy craft cocktail. All in all, we will never return and will never recommend anyone to dine here. Moreover, we ran into friends after and shared where we went to lunch and they said that place is terrible! Wish we had known.
    

    The Salt Line - Navy YardResponded 7 days agoWe want to thank you for choosing us for your special occasion, and are sorry that we missed the mark this time around -- we take every note and review to heart, and appreciate you taking the time to let us know. We'll connect with you privately to try and make this up to you. Cheers!
    

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    Courtney

    Raleigh

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4

    Salt Line is one of our go-to spots, especially when we have visitors in town!
    

    The Salt Line - Navy YardResponded 7 days agoCourtney, thanks so much for this review! We're always super happy to know when guests are bringing their visitors from out of town and are so humbled that you would choose us to be a part of their visit :)
    

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    SimeonW

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The food was outstanding as was the service. I highly recommend Salt Line for any occasion.
    

    The Salt Line - Navy YardResponded 7 days agoWe can't thank you enough Simeon!
    

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16. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    5 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5

    Tried the oysters, clam stuffies and rolls. They were delicious. Lobster roll and fries were great. Rock fish and asparagus had too many weird food combos going on. Didn’t care for the beet humus or the toppings for asparagus-not good at all. Service was super fast and our server was great!! Busy night!!
    

    The Salt Line - Navy YardResponded 7 days agoThanks so much for the review! Our chef team is always doing it's best to put the best product in front of each guest and we would definitely be excited to show off some of our new dishes, including Nashville Fried Softshell Crab and Grilled Zucchini :)
    

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    BeverlyB

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We ate outside on a beautiful evening. All the servers we interacted with were charming, the service was terrific and the food delicious.
    

    The Salt Line - Navy YardResponded 7 days agoAw, shucks! Thanks so much for taking the time to leave us this review Beverly :)
    

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    JTaylorOfNYC

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 10, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5

    Really wonderful laid back + classy environment. Few restaurants strike that balance.
    

    The Salt Line - Navy YardResponded 7 days agoThanks so much! We as a team really take pride in being able to provide a variety of experiences, and it feels really good when a guest recognizes that as well. See you again soon!
    

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19. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall3food5service2ambience3

    We have been here before and everything was excellent including the service. However, on this visit the outside bar was packed and noisy. Service was subpar.
    

    The Salt Line - Navy YardResponded on May 7, 2023Yesterday was certainly busy, especially on the patio! I will be sending you a private message to encourage you to let us make this up to you, as well as see if there are any specifics that you have for us to share with the staff. We strive to be a little better every day, and it's feedback from guests such are yourself that help us get there :)
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1

    The host was one of the nastiest person I have ever met.
    

    The Salt Line - Navy YardResponded on May 7, 2023We are so sorry to hear that you feel this way, we will be reaching out to you privately so that we may address this!
    

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    LorileeB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great food, great service, great atmosphere. Dinner and Lunch is excellent
    

    The Salt Line - Navy YardResponded on May 7, 2023Thanks so much Lorilee, we hope to see you again soon!
    

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    rperry3146

    Washington DC

    41 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on May 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    The food is always good at Salt Line! My mahi mahi was excellent. Service was excellent! The restaurant and outside bar area was very crowded because it was after a Nats game.
    

    The Salt Line - Navy YardResponded on May 7, 2023Thank you so much for the 5-star review! Mahi is definitely a crowd favorite, and being walkable from a Nat's game or from Audi Field definitely make us a popular choice in the neighborhood :)
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Indiana

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    I have never had a bad meal at Salt Line. The location has a pretty view and is so close to the nats stadium!
    

    The Salt Line - Navy YardResponded on May 5, 2023This review is so incredibly sweet. Thank you so much! We strive for consistency and this really means a lot.
    

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    PlrBear

    Washington DC

    27 reviews

    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Lovely waterfront location with a fully enclosed and heated patio. The food was delicious, good portions, and quick and friendly service.
    

    The Salt Line - Navy YardResponded on May 5, 2023We're so glad you had a good time and hope you come back soon!
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    New England

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The food was very flavorful. We split Stuffies for an appetizer. One of the best stuffed clams that I have had. The Portuguese Stew was full of flavor. Many times shellfish is overcooked in stews. The mussels were cooked perfectly. A delicious entree.
    

    The Salt Line - Navy YardResponded on May 5, 2023Thanks so much! Our team of chefs definitely put a lot of thoughtfulness and work into making sure that our food comes out perfectly cooked and delicious, every time. We hope to see you again soon! PS. Our Nashville Hot Softshell Crab is coming back on the menu and I get the feeling you're going to love it :)
    

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    Ekfrancis

    New England

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on April 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    We had a lovely time and Olga was such a friendly and thoughtful server. This was our second time here (first was in November) and we were just as impressed. Thank you!
    

    The Salt Line - Navy YardResponded on May 4, 2023Thanks! We are definitely fans of Olga also, and are so lucky to have her on our team :). We'll be sure to always have a view of the bridge for you!
    

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    JuliaR

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The Salt Line was absolutely outstanding. Outdoor bar/patio area was great. We had a reservation inside, but given my mother is immunocompromised, they were willing to accommodate us outside. We had the seafood tower and it was fantastic. Would go again.
    

    The Salt Line - Navy YardResponded 7 days agoThanks so much Julia! Our host team is simply amazing :)
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore

    3 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall3food5service4ambience4

    3% “stuff got expensive” charge added at the end but not clearly spelled out on menu. (It was as probably on menu, but in fine print. It came as big shock afterward since we had a healthy bill. Mgmt was defensive about it: “Most DC restaurants are sound this now,” but we live in DC and only encountered such a fee here.)
    

    The Salt Line - Navy YardResponded on May 5, 2023We are sorry that the 3% surcharge caught you by surprise! Our surcharge goes directly to the restaurant. The cost of doing business, including labor, credit card processing fees, and other fixed operating expenses continue to rise. We feel this is the best way to help support The Salt Line while still providing maximum value to the guest. Cheers!
    

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    KathrynH

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Awesome service and view from our table. Great cocktails and brunch, kids menu perfect for our kiddos.
    

    The Salt Line - Navy YardResponded on April 26, 2023Thanks so much for the review! Our covered riverwalk patio is definitely a great place to be. See you next time!
    

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    LindaL

    Raleigh

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great spot on the Riverwalk Patio. Service, food and attention was excellent. Be sure to reserve and get there on time. Parking is very difficult so avoiding driving and looking for parking. VERY noisy so don't expect intimate conversation. Fun outdoor bar and pet friendly too! Definitely a return will be in order!
    

    The Salt Line - Navy YardResponded on April 26, 2023Our seated patio can definitely be extra lively on Fridays and Saturdays :) Thanks so much for joining us and the nice review!
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Everything is absolutely amazing especially if you don’t care about price for the evening but be wary of the waterfront tax
    

    The Salt Line - Navy YardResponded on April 16, 2023Thanks so much for the 5-star review! We look forward to serving you again :)
    

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    Buckeye

    Washington DC

    17 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall3food2service2ambience3

    Kitchen was slow getting food to the table. I ordered a fish sandwich and the bun was soaked with the dressing from the lettuce on the sandwich. Waiter was good and we sat in the enclosed area and it had a nice view but VERY noisy....maybe would have been better if the plastic tarps had been raised on the sides.
    

    The Salt Line - Navy YardResponded on April 16, 2023Buckeye, Thanks so much for taking the time to leave us this review, it's feedback like yours that helps us get a little better each day. When the weather allows, we open up the windows to the enclosed patio as we are able to -- it was a rockin', jam-packed day at the Salt Line for your visit, and the midday rain kept us from being able to have the enclosure completely open, but we definitely love having that space open as often as possible. We look forward to seeing you again!
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    We had a nice brunch with friends. The food was excellent!
    

    The Salt Line - Navy YardResponded on April 16, 2023Thanks so much for the 5-star review! We love our brunch too :)
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 14, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5

    The only issue was parking since there was a Nationals game. Other than the mile walk we had to take to save money on parking, the food and atmosphere was great.
    

    The Salt Line - Navy YardResponded on April 22, 2023Thanks so much for such your kind review! Parking on event days is certainly tricky, but we are lucky to be by Navy Yard metro and parking is typically abundant on days when the stadium is not in use. See you again soon :)
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 12, 2023

    overall3food4service1ambience2

    The sever took over 40 mins to even come take our order. Wasn’t consistent at all. But the food & drinks where good.
    

    The Salt Line - Navy YardResponded on April 16, 2023We're so sorry to receive this feedback -- we take a lot of pride in our team and their expeditious and friendly service. Please let us know the next time you are coming to visit and we'll be sure to make this up to you!
    

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    SarahD

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 12, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience1

    Fabulous food Great waiters But so loud even on the porch
    

    The Salt Line - Navy YardResponded on April 16, 2023Our patio dining can certainly be lively! We look forward to seeing you again soon :)
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Charleston

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 11, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience4

    Food was very bland. Beautiful restaurant. Quite expensive for portion sizes.
    

    The Salt Line - Navy YardResponded on April 16, 2023I'm sorry to hear that your experience sounds like it was less than spectacular with us -- our chefs take a lot of time, care and consideration to make sure we're putting out the best product possible. We're keeping your feedback in mind and will reach out to you privately to extend the offer to come back and try us again :)
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Western NC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We have been in DC for a quick weekend trip (to see the cherry blossoms 🌸). We enjoyed our meal so much last night that we returned 18 HOURS LATER for another excellent experience provided by KENNY! The food was also another home run! We overheard another jubilant serving staff remark, “I love working here! Everyone is so nice!” We cannot remember his name (he has a graying beard) but he also served one of our courses and was very delightful and kind. We cannot thank the management, front of house and kitchen staff enough for another delightful and delicious experience. Highly recommend! You will arrive as a guest but feel like family when you leave. We look forward to making the 7 hour trip back to D.C. soon!🙏🏻🫶🏻❤️
    

    The Salt Line - Navy YardResponded on April 16, 2023Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review :) It was so nice to meet you and we can't wait for you to come back!
    

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    DeborahB

    Washington DC

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    It was a beautiful Easter Day on the patio! The food was excellent and the staff friendly and helpful.
    

    The Salt Line - Navy YardResponded on April 16, 2023Thanks so much for the review! Now that the weather's coming around we look forward to many, many more beautiful patio days :)
    

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    ERCoop

    Washington DC

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great vib and food. Always a good spot on a nice day!
    

    The Salt Line - Navy YardResponded on April 16, 2023Thanks ERCoop, we think so too, and look forward to seeing you again soon!
    

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