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The Salt Line - Navy Yard, Washington, DC

The Salt Line - Navy Yard

4.5 (2644)
$31 to $50
Seafood
79 Potomac Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 76 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for happy hour
  • Lively
  • Great for creative cocktails
The Salt Line - Navy Yard offers indoor STANDARD seating and OUTDOOR Patio Seating. Our OUTDOOR riverfront patio seating has been winterized and is now comfortably available all year round. The OUTDOOR reservations area has been tastefully enclosed in clear insulated curtains that still provide a scenic river view and is well protected, well heated and honored all weather. Additionally we offer FIREPIT LOUNGE reservations in our large outdoor bar area and first come first served bar, hightop and lounge seating. Please note: the Outdoor Bar area with hightops is covered and well heated but the fire pit and lounge seating is uncovered and so weather permitting. If your desired reservation is not available online or of you have any reservations questions please call the restaurant for more up to the minute information and assistance. For groups larger than 14 contact events@thesaltline.com.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Shellfish, Oyster Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri 12:00 pm–10:30 pm Sat 11:00 am–10:30 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Rachant Baker
  • Catering
    The Salt Line offers drop-off and full service catering. For inquiries, email events@thesaltline.com
  • Private party facilities
    The Salt Line, situated across from Nationals Park directly on the Anacostia Waterfront, is a perfect setting for all your private event needs. Both scenic indoor and outdoor spaces are available.
  • Private party contact
    Events Team: (202) 506-2368
  • Neighborhood
    Navy Yard
  • Cross street
    South Capitol St
  • Parking details
    Metered Street Parking and Parking Garages available in area. Increased parking rates on Nationals and DC United Home game days. For complete Navy yard parking information please visit our website or https://www.capitolriverfront.org/plan-your-visit/getting-around/by-car
  • Public transit
    Navy Yard Metro
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Private dining

What 2,644 people are saying

The Salt Line - Navy Yard 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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • District of Columbia

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Salt Line in Navy Yard is celebrated for its "fantastic oysters" and vibrant atmosphere, especially on game days. Guests frequently praise the "friendly staff" and "great customer service." While food quality can vary, items like the crab roll and clam chowder often earn high marks. Its scenic location and lively ambiance make it a "popular hangout," despite occasional service hiccups.

2,644 Reviews
  1. Wendy VIP

    Salt Lake City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and ambiance were amazing! Loved sitting on the patio by the water. Highly recommend this restaurant.

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  2. Terri

    Washington DC6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful to day to sit in the patio and enjoy fresh seafood.

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  3. Ayden

    Charlotte1 review

    2.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    For how much I paid the food was not amazing very mid seafood restaurant chowder was watery seafood platter had no flavor

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  4. Georgette VIP

    Washington DC5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server Chris was great. He gave excellent recommendations. The hostess seated us at a wonderful table outside looking out to the water.

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  5. Henry VIP

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great spot pre Nats game. View is hard to beat when the weather is kicking.
    The Salt Line - Navy YardResponded 3 days ago
    Hi, Henry! Thank you for much for your 5-star review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your visit to The Salt Line - Navy Yard before heading over to the Nats game! It's always a treat to offer a view that rivals the best in D.C. We're glad you appreciated the pre-game weather forecast. Your high ratings for our food and service are truly appreciated. We're looking forward to your next visit. Best, Chelsea

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  6. Stephanie VIP

    Washington DC7 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    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 on April 20, 2025
    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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  7. Kelli VIP

    Washington DC53 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    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 on April 20, 2025
    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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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FAQs

The Salt Line - Navy Yard offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 506-2368.

The Salt Line - Navy Yard is rated 4.5 stars by 2644 OpenTable diners.

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

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  4. District of Columbia
  5. Navy Yard

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 76 times today
Google Map for The Salt Line - Navy Yard

79 Potomac Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    South Capitol St
  • Neighborhood
    Navy Yard
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri 12:00 pm–10:30 pm Sat 11:00 am–10:30 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Shellfish, Oyster Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Metered Street Parking and Parking Garages available in area. Increased parking rates on Nationals and DC United Home game days. For complete Navy yard parking information please visit our website or https://www.capitolriverfront.org/plan-your-visit/getting-around/by-car
  • Public transit
    Navy Yard Metro
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Rachant Baker
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    The Salt Line offers drop-off and full service catering. For inquiries, email events@thesaltline.com
  • Private party facilities
    The Salt Line, situated across from Nationals Park directly on the Anacostia Waterfront, is a perfect setting for all your private event needs. Both scenic indoor and outdoor spaces are available.
  • Private party contact
    Events Team: (202) 506-2368
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