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The Salt Line - Navy Yard, Washington, DC

The Salt Line - Navy Yard

4.5 (2657)
$31 to $50
Seafood
79 Potomac Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 63 times today

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Great for happy hour
  • Great for outdoor dining
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 2,657 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
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • District of Columbia

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Salt Line - Navy Yard offers a vibrant dining experience with "delicious food" and "fantastic service." Situated by the water, it boasts a "beautiful location" perfect for watching sunsets. The seafood, especially the "amazing oysters" and "crab rolls," is a standout. Ideal for casual outings or pre-game meals.
2,657 Reviews
  1. Marcy

    Toronto / Ontario16 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was quick Food selection was diverse and tasty Recommend tuna tartare Great location to get to Nats Park

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  2. Mike

    Washington, D.C. Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had a great time at the place, it was my birthday today and they were so nice and welcoming

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  3. michelle

    Washington, D.C. Area20 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    My son and I went for brunch this past weekend. Our serve CC was very nice. Food was good. The only thing that was a little dissappointing was the Lobster roll sandwich was $42.00 for a very small amount of knuckle meat.
    The Salt Line - Navy YardResponded on June 20, 2025
    Hello Michelle, thank you for taking the time to share your experience at The Salt Line - Navy Yard. We're glad to hear that you and your son enjoyed our brunch and found our server CiCi’s hospitality to your liking. We're sorry to hear that you found our Lobster roll sandwich a bit high priced. We strive to provide a variety of options that cater to all tastes, and we'll certainly take your feedback into consideration. We appreciate your feedback and hope to see you again soon. Kind Regards, Michael

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  4. Kenneth VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area16 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 6, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The lobster rolls were ok, but not good enough to order again.

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  5. teguh

    Hawaii6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    So yummy and good. Had the oyster, lobster roll and fried clam.
    The Salt Line - Navy YardResponded on June 6, 2025
    Hello Teguh! Thank you for the shining review! Your feedback is greatly appreciated by our team here at the SaltLine, Navy Yard. We look forward to wowing you on your next visit. Thanks again and see you soon! Kind Regards, Michael

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  6. Jessica

    San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful experience on a quiet Sunday night. Sunset was beautiful over the river. Food was delicious especially the crab roll!! Best I’ve ever had! Totally worth it!!

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  7. Pat VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area24 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on May 23, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The special, pea risotto with grilled shrimp was awful. The shrimp were good but the "risotto" was just mushy peas. Not good at all. My husband had the swordfish picata and it was overcooked, very little sauce and the snap peas way undercooked. The only highlight were the oysters. I normally don't complain, but I should have. I let the server know that the risotto was not good. She said she would let the chef know. Don't know if that happened. Might be a while before we returned and we are there fir every Nats home game.

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  8. Mark

    Washington, D.C. Area7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyed a wonderful anniversary lunch overlooking the Potomac. Our server was excellent, and the food (as always) was delicious. I highly recommend the Salt Line to any couple looking for a wonderful dining experience.
    The Salt Line - Navy YardResponded on May 28, 2025
    Cheers, Mark! We’re glad you and your guest had a superlative experience here at the Saltline. Your kind words mean a lot to us and we look forward to serving you in the future. Kind Regards, Michael

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  9. Brittany

    Washington, D.C. Area8 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 21, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The ambiance and location was the only great thing about this spot. The food was mediocre. The worst thing we ordered was the eatery and bland clam chowder.
    The Salt Line - Navy YardResponded on May 29, 2025
    Hey Brittany, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the ambiance here at The Salt Line, Navy Yard. We're sorry to hear that our food didn't meet your expectations. We strive to provide flavorful and traditional New England dishes, and your comments will help us improve. We hope you'll give us another chance to impress you with our food. Kinds Regards, Michael

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  10. Steve

    Nashville1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious and fresh ! Service from Pedro was fantastic !

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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 2657 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 63 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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