The Salt Line - Navy Yard

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

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   Stephanie VIP

   Washington DC7 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 5

   We have eaten here several times, and unfortunately, this dinner with visiting family just didn’t meet expectations. It was fine, but riddled with errors in service and out of the kitchen. And the taste of the food and limited selection on the menu didn’t compensate for the shortcomings.
   

   The Salt Line - Navy YardResponded 3 days ago

   Hi, Stephanie! Thank you for sharing your feedback. We appreciate your continued support & are very sorry to hear your recent visit with family didn’t meet your expectations. It's disappointing to learn both the service & food fell short, especially when you’ve had better experiences with us in the past. We always strive to provide consistent, high-quality dining experiences, & it’s clear we missed the mark this time. Your comments about the service errors, kitchen issues, & menu limitations are taken seriously, & we’ll be sharing them with our team to ensure we improve. We hope you’ll consider giving us another chance to make it right. Please don’t hesitate to reach out directly if you’d like to share more details or if there's anything we can do to turn this around. Best, Chelsea
   

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   Kelli VIP

   Washington DC53 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Friday early date night with my husband. We enjoyed fresh oysters from MD, VA and RI with a lovely pairing of Chenin Blanc wine from South Africa. Tried the pan fried trout with asparagus and it was lovely. Always a great time with great food.
   

   The Salt Line - Navy YardResponded 3 days ago

   Hi, Kelli! Thank you so much for the incredible 5-star review! We're thrilled to hear you had such a memorable date night with us. It’s always a pleasure to provide a great experience, and we’re so glad you enjoyed your time. We can’t wait to welcome you back for another delicious evening soon! Best, Chelsea
   

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   John

   Columbus1 review

   4.0

   Dined on April 9, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Good seafood and a really nice bourbon menu. Value was good but not outstanding - Got 3 meals, 3 chowders, 2 beers and some bread for about $225 post tip. So about $75pp out the door. Waterman’s catch was delicious, highly recommend
   

   The Salt Line - Navy YardResponded on April 12, 2025

   Hi, John! Thanks so much for the great 4-star review! We're happy to hear you enjoyed the seafood and our bourbon menu. The Waterman’s Platter is a favorite, so we're thrilled you loved it. We appreciate your recommendation and hope we get to welcome you back again soon! Best, Chelsea
   

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   Patrick VIP

   Los Angeles702 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 8, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Always a great option whether it's for a business meal or a casual get-togher with friends.
   

   The Salt Line - Navy YardResponded on April 15, 2025

   Hi, Patrick! Thanks so much for the kind review and the 5 stars! We really appreciate you choosing us and are glad to be a spot you can count on. Hope to see you again soon! Best, Chelsea
   

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   Teron

   Washington DC2 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on April 5, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   The food was ok but the staff was good. The location is the best part, so I guess food doesn’t need to be superb lol.
   

   The Salt Line - Navy YardResponded on April 7, 2025

   Hi, Teron! Thank you for sharing your feedback! We truly appreciate your kind words about our staff and location. We're sorry to hear that the food didn’t fully meet your expectations. Your experience is important to us, and we’d love to hear more specific information regarding what you found fell short with regards to the food so that we can always make improvements. We hope to welcome you back and provide a more exceptional dining experience next time! Best, Chelsea
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Philadelphia10 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 5, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Service was great! Clam chowder was SO GOOD! Views were super nice
   

   The Salt Line - Navy YardResponded on April 6, 2025

   Hi there! Thank you so much for the 5-star review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our service, the clam chowder, and the beautiful views. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back again soon! Best, Chelsea
   

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   Aves VIP

   Washington DC3 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on March 30, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 4

   We normally come every Sunday when the weather is great (literally 10/10) but today the service was God-awful (sat in a new section). When I asked the hostess if there was a shift change or something to explain why we hadn’t seen our waitress in over an hour, she told me to go order at the bar (even though we were at a table with full service?). Will come back to make sure it isn’t a consistent thing (hence why I rarely write reviews).
   

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   Rachel

   Coastal Georgia18 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 30, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We had an amazing time here before a Nationals game! The service was quick a friendly even given the busy game day crowd. We got oysters, an oyster shot, drinks, spicy friend shrimp roll, and the waterman platter. All was fantastic!!
   

   The Salt Line - Navy YardResponded on March 31, 2025

   Hi, Rachel! Thank you so much for your lovely 5-star review and for your continued support! We're so glad to hear you had an amazing time before the Nationals game! It’s great that our service stood out even with the busy game day crowd. We’re thrilled you enjoyed all of your food selections and hope the beverages were equally stellar. Thank you so much for the wonderful review – we hope to see you again soon! Best, Chelsea
   

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   Gerry

   Washington DC2 reviews

   1.0

   Dined on March 30, 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 2

   The online menu said that the lobster roll was available, but it was not on the in-restaurant menu. The crab roll sandwich, on the in-restaurant menu, was not available. My steak and eggs came with the eggs over easy, but hard, when I had ordered sunny-side up eggs. Food was a bit slow in arriving.
   

   The Salt Line - Navy YardResponded 3 days ago

   Hi, Gerry! We’re sorry to hear about the issues you encountered during your visit & regret that your steak & eggs didn’t meet your expectations. We take all of your concerns seriously & strive to always continue improving. Regarding the menu confusion: our official website is always kept completely up to date, so we're not sure which page might have shown Lobster Roll still being available. That said, we’re really sorry for any mix-up. If you happen to remember where you saw it (Google, Yelp, or another third-party site), we’d love to know so we can reach out & ask them to correct the info — unfortunately, those listings aren’t always in our control. If you’re willing, please reach out to us directly so we can better understand your experience and work to restore your trust. Best, Chelsea
   

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    Richard

    Miami10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Amazing customer service and friendly staff. Truly a great experience for the entire family. And the food was absolutely enjoyable.
    

    The Salt Line - Navy YardResponded 3 days ago

    Hi, Richard! Thank you so much for the wonderful 5-star review! We’re so happy to hear that you and your family had a great experience with us. It means the world to know that our team’s hospitality and the food made your visit truly enjoyable. We love being a place where everyone — from kids to grown-ups — can have a great time, and we can’t wait to welcome you all back again soon! Best, Chelsea
    

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