The Salt Line - Navy Yard

Name: The Salt Line - Navy Yard
Address: 79 Potomac Ave SE, Washington, DC, United States, 20003
Telephone: (202) 506-2368
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

4.6

2003 Reviews

$31 to $50

Seafood

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The Salt Line - Navy Yard offers indoor STANDARD seating and OUTDOOR Waterfront Patio Seating. Regarding current OUTDOOR reservations, please be advised due to a current construction project our outdoor setup has changed - all outdoor seating reservations are still covered with abundant heaters, but outdoor seating is no longer tented and is open air. We encourage guests to please dress appropriately. OUTDOOR reservations will continue to be taken and honored as weather and construction allows through end of March 2022 at which point construction should be completed on our beautiful updated outdoor space! Until then, if unsure of status of outdoor reservation availability due to weather or if OUTDOOR reservations are not available online please call the restaurant for more up to the minute information. We look forward to your visit!

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 22, 2022

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7:00 PM

Booked 164 times today

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Seafood, Shellfish, Oyster Bar
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
(202) 506-2368
Website
http://thesaltline.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Rene Caceres
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. Conveniently located just minutes from Capitol Hill, we can offer garage parking, easy access to 395, and a short walk to the Navy Yard Metro.
Private party contact
Kelly Sanville: (855) 573-4468

Location
79 Potomac Ave SE Washington, DC 20003
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

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Popular dishes

Clam Chowder
clams, bacon, potato, celery, oyster crackers
- Cup$5.00
Fried Clam Bellies$16.00
Ipswich clams, tartar sauce, lemon
Shrimp Cocktail$12.00
served with cocktail sauce
Stuffies$9.00
3 baked topneck clams, smoked linguica, lemon, bread, parmesan
Parker House Rolls$5.00
served with housemade butter
Waterman's Platter$30.00
fried fish, oysters, shrimp, & scallops with fries, onion rings, & coleslaw

Appetizers

Pumpkin Soup$8.00
amish pie pumpkin, spicy crema, cilantro oil, smoked pepitas
Baked Pimento Crab Dip$17.00
jumbo lump crab dip, Tillamook cheddar, green tabasco, Old Bay crab chips, scallions
Winter Greens$16.00
farm greens, asian pears, cinnamon almonds, manchego, tarragon-verjus vinaigrette
Burrata and Beets$17.00
roasted and pickled candy stripe beets, mizuna, parsley, quince-vanilla puree, fall spices

Crudos

Rockfish Tartare$15.00
pickled mustard seed, Worcestershire mayo, fried capers, potato crisps
Kampachi Crudo$16.00
agromato, orange-ginger puree, baby carrots, sea beans, citrus segments

Entrées

Olive Oil - Poached Halibut$29.00
beluga lentils, fennel, red fresno chili, rosemary-cauliflower puree, marsala jus, dill
Portuguese Stew$25.00
Maine mussels, middleneck clams, market fish, smoked chourico, peewee potato, fennel, cilantro, sourdough
Scallop Bucatini$25.00
butter basted scallops, roasted heirloom tomatoes, marinated cherry tomatoes, basil-almond pesto, black pepper chèvre
Grilled Swordfish$27.00
roasted mix sweet potatoes, smoked baby carrots, confit oyster mushrooms, parsnip puree
Braised Short Ribs$26.00
roasted cipollini onions, grilled radicchio, cauliflower gratin, red wine glaze
Lobster Pot Pie$49.00
serves two, puff pastry, rutabaga puree, mirepoix, tarragon, brandy

Sandwiches

served w/ fries or greens

Lobster Roll
choice of dressed or buttered, split top bun, market price
- Mkt
New England Smash Burger$16.00
2 ground chuck patties, american cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickle, mayo, sesame bun
North Shore Roast Beef$16.00
bbq sauce, horseradish cream, american cheese, onion roll
Crispy Fish Sandwich$16.00
lettuces, pickled shallot, tartar sauce, chile

Sides

Fries$8.00
Onion Rings$9.00
Roasted Honeynut Squash$12.00
Mongolian spices, spicy walnuts, goat cheese, fried sage
Grilled Broccoli Rabe$7.00
garlic oil, chili flake, pine nuts
Crispy Brussels Sprouts$8.00
maple, fish sauce, sriracha, peanuts

What 2,003 people are saying

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

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District of Columbia
Outdoor Dining
District of Columbia
Scenic View
District of Columbia
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Prince44
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
overall1food1service1ambience4
Poor quality food and not worth the price. Poor service
OT
OpenTable Diner
Columbus
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall3food3service3ambience5
Food was disappointing for the price. Clam chowder was watery, portions were small relative to the price. Portuguese fish stew and baked clams were good. Service was pretty good.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Tampa
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Made a reservation but got there early. Staff was really accommodating and we ended up having a great time. Food was amazing, they took my dairy allergy seriously, and everything was fresh. Will return.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
AWSOME experience with top notch service! Glad my son chose to celebrate his college graduation here!
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wandag
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food4service5ambience5
The Salt Line did not disappoint last night! I thought the ambiance was so beautiful. I sat outside with a gorgeous view of the water and of the Frederick Douglass bridge. It was spectacular! The experience with the hostess and my server was on point. They were both very gracious and offered great customer service. The food was yummy - try the brussel sprouts! and the Paloma mixed drink - both exceptional. My only two knocks - the parking sucked big time. Dock 79 garage was charging $50 because there was a soccer game going on across the street at Audi Field. NOT cool and NOPE! so we had to search high and low for street parking and it was a serious hike to get back to the restaurant. My second knock was that the portions of the fish entrees we ordered were really small. The broiled cod and the rock fish - everyone really enjoyed, but thank goodness we had ordered raw oysters and others apps or we would have left feeling unsatisfied. All and all a great experience and would go again.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The server was incredible
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Bylaw
Atlanta
30 reviews
vip
5.0
30 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had a great time as usual. Service was excellent and the food was delicious!
JS
JeannieS
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our wait was terrific, the octopus racy was amazing, it was lovely watching the boats going by. Plus the wine list was very interesting.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall4food3service3ambience4
It was a birthday celebration. They were out of a lot of menu items which is why I gave the corresponding stars. It was a let down to not get what we wanted on the menu.
BB
BridgetB
Washington DC
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall4food5service4ambience5
Sat by the water, fish sandwich was delicious, had an excellent time.
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bgt1
Denver
17 reviews
vip
3.0
17 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall3food3service2ambience3
The fact that the Nationals were playing at the ballpark across the street may have played a role in our experience. I did not try the raw bar but oysters looked fresh and delicious. Our waiter was nonexistent. The cocktails were skimpy and expensive. The appetizer of pimento cheese crab dip was the best. The fish sandwich and Watreman’s platter was nothing special.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our server Eunice was terrific, she offered helpful guidance On menu items and wine selection. It was a delicious dinner pre-Nats game. We will be back!
TC
TCBC
Washington DC
37 reviews
vip
5.0
37 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service4ambience4
Our visit was very good and we enjoyed it a lot.... We did have a longer than normal wait for initial service after being seated, but our server (David) did an outstanding job after the initial stumble. The bartender did an outstanding job on my Paper Plane, which is not a typical cocktail!!! The food quality was outstanding and we will be back!
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kdillon1956
Washington DC
34 reviews
vip
5.0
34 reviews
Dined on May 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was delicious as always, from the oysters to the fabulous halibut. Service was terrific as well.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
10 reviews
vip
3.0
10 reviews
Dined on May 12, 2022
overall3food2service4ambience4
Lobster was tough. Would have expected better quality for the price.
BW
BernardW
Washington DC
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on May 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The Salt Line is always very good, but last night it was excellent+++
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Diego
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Erica was amazing handling our last minute reservation for 9 people on the night of a game. Can’t say enough about how friendly they were, service was impeccable and servers were patient, friendly and professional. Also, their outstanding communication was appreciated. Will definitely be back! Highly recommend.
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luv2dine
Baltimore
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 11, 2022
overall4food3service5ambience5
Service was great. Atmosphere was perfect right before game. Beverages were on point as well as selection. Fried clams po boy was just over cooked. Overall a great time.
MM
MoonbeamMcSwine
Washington DC
32 reviews
vip
5.0
32 reviews
Dined on May 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
My husband has a Maine background, so when he enjoys a lobstah roll sandwich, it is quite good. I enjoyed the crispy fish sandwich and chowdah. The restaurant has the look, feel, and smell of a classic New England restaurant. It has never disappointed us, so if you are in the mood for New England, it is the place to go.
RM
RobertMoran
New York Area
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
ALWAYS A GREAT TIME THERE, NICE SETTING; GREAT SERVICE, WONDERFUL BAR AND DRINK MENU. LOVE THE OYSTERS AND ACTUALLY SOME OF THE NON-FISH FOOD TOO!
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Steve
Washington DC
17 reviews
4.0
17 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Mother's Day request
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JasonS
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
fantastic food and experience! I would highly recommend!
SP
SeanP
Baltimore
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall4food2service2ambience4
Sports bar vibe. The food was tasty, but my order was not correct. Management offered to give me something else. Pricey for the level of service and menu selection.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Atlanta
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
Took my mom for mothers day. Our table was way too small, and they couldn’t accommodate a change. That lead to spilled drinks and consolidating plates, which overall lead to a less than satisfactory dining experience. However, the food itself was pretty great and we had a good time nonetheless.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Mother’s Day Brunch! Food & experience was great would definitely go back!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Mother’s day
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outdoor seating was nice for a rainy and chilly day. The staff made sure that the propane heaters were keeping the guest warm. The food and level of service was EXCELLENT!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Near-gourmet quality food, which was much finer than we expected, frankly.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
G was amazing and knew the men
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on May 5, 2022
overall2food2service3ambience3
The place is nice, but unfortunately the quality of the food and service were subpar. The oysters were clearly not fresh, the clam chowder watered down (it's supposed to be creamy), the fried items were not crispy, but rather soggy with oil. Our waiter was difficult to find, delayed in delivery and clearly not attentive. Maybe just a bad evening for the establishment, or I'm failing to take into account the effects of the pandemic.
LG
LindaG
Washington DC
19 reviews
vip
3.0
19 reviews
Dined on May 3, 2022
overall3food2service5ambience5
The place is lovely, the service quite good, and the food is presented beautifully. The problem is that the food is almost flavorless. The menu sounds very interesting but the food is completely bland.
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explorer
New York Area
9 reviews
vip
3.0
9 reviews
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall3food2service5ambience5
We sat outdoors on a windy night so it was a bit cold although there were multiple heaters which helped a lot. The view is wonderful, the ambiance and the service really great, but the food is expensive and really nothing special. The chowder was watery and some of the other appetizers tasteless. They oysters were really good though
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was excellent and the service was pleasant and efficient.
WM
WaltM
Washington DC
3 reviews
vip
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 28, 2022
overall3food5service4ambience2
My low marks are because: - this was a business lunch and house music was excessively loud making conversation difficult and - menu was very limited with no entree availability at lunch Great restaurant for personal fun, but avoid for business.
CB
CandaceB
Washington DC
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 24, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience4
Lovely view of the river from the outdoor dining area!
MD
MadeleineD
Naples
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 24, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
Everything was great -- Our server was wonderful despite being slammed with tables. Through no fault of his own it took sometime to get the check/card back because he was busy busy. Help out your staff! Be back soon
RP
RobP
Washington DC
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on April 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our meal at the salt line was fantastic. Arrived at 5 pm for a 7:05 pm baseball game. Our server, Chris, was wonderful. He was so patient and helpful.
The Salt Line - Navy YardResponded on April 25, 2022
great to hear! Thanks so much for making us a part of your game day outing and will definitely pass along your kind words to Chris and rest of service team. Hope you can join us again soon!
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 20, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Great service and awesome vibe!
NE
NewEnglanderinDC
Washington DC
3 reviews
vip
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 19, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
everything was largely. only disappointed came in their fried seafood platter: the scallops are shaved in half and the shrimp are tiny. this is def not what it is like when you order a fried seafood platter in New England. Black bass was delicious and the stuffies remain very good. they actually seemed slightly larger and more tasty on this visit.
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donnaB
Washington DC
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on April 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Rockfish was delish! Yummmmm So glad it’s back on the menu🙏🏽❤️

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff is vaccinated

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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 4.6 stars by 2003 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

May 22, 2022

May 2022

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

7:00 PM

Booked 164 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(202) 506-2368

Google Map for The Salt Line - Navy Yard

79 Potomac Ave SE Washington, DC 20003

Additional information

Cross street
South Capitol St
Neighborhood
Navy Yard
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
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
Rene Caceres
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

Website
http://thesaltline.com/
Phone number
(202) 506-2368
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. Conveniently located just minutes from Capitol Hill, we can offer garage parking, easy access to 395, and a short walk to the Navy Yard Metro.
Private party contact
Kelly Sanville: (855) 573-4468

The Salt Line - Navy Yard

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Private dining

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Clam Chowder

Fried Clam Bellies$16.00

Shrimp Cocktail$12.00

Stuffies$9.00

Parker House Rolls$5.00

Waterman's Platter$30.00

Appetizers

Pumpkin Soup$8.00

Baked Pimento Crab Dip$17.00

Winter Greens$16.00

Burrata and Beets$17.00

Crudos

Rockfish Tartare$15.00

Kampachi Crudo$16.00

Entrées

Olive Oil - Poached Halibut$29.00

Portuguese Stew$25.00

Scallop Bucatini$25.00

Grilled Swordfish$27.00

Braised Short Ribs$26.00

Lobster Pot Pie$49.00

Sandwiches

Lobster Roll

New England Smash Burger$16.00

North Shore Roast Beef$16.00

Crispy Fish Sandwich$16.00

Sides

Fries$8.00

Onion Rings$9.00

Roasted Honeynut Squash$12.00

Grilled Broccoli Rabe$7.00

Crispy Brussels Sprouts$8.00

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