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BlackSalt, Washington, DC
Award-winning

BlackSalt

4.7
4.7
6743 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
19:00
Booked 38 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
BlackSalt is the much anticipated concept restaurant from Chef Jeff Black, featuring an upscale fish market fronting a vibrant bar and elegant restaurant.
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Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Global, International, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30–21:00 Fri, Sat 11:30–21:30
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    metered weekdays, nonmetered weekends
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Quanta Robinson

What 6,743 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Seafood

  • District of Columbia

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
BlackSalt offers an "amazing seafood" experience with a "consistently exceptional" dining atmosphere. Known for its "incredible service" and "delicious" dishes like oysters and crab cakes, it's a perfect spot for special occasions. While prices are high, the quality justifies the cost, making it a "neighborhood gem."

6,743 Reviews
  1. Harry

    Washington DC8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The service was exceptional. I arrived before opening and was allowed to sit at a table. The salmon cape was outstanding as well as the mussels. The grilled calamari were tender. The accompanying eggplant were nicely cooked small cubes. The tomato sauce was flavorful. There was no rush. We enjoyed ourselves at lunch

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  2. Patty VIP

    Washington DC68 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Black Salt immediately gives you a feeling of being in a high end restaurant due to the service and ease with which are cared for. Every little item is placed with care and choices are identified for this evening based on a knowledge of the food and menu. Every item was delicious.

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  3. Nancy VIP

    Charleston13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful, fresh, inventive seafood dishes for very enjoyable evening out while traveling. We will definitely be back. Kenny was a very attentive server without excessive hovering. Lots of locals were there for happy hour. Their happy hour offerings must be very good! We were reserved for the dining room, and the service was wonderful even though we were on the early side of dinner. Loved the daily specials that seemed super fresh. Red Snapper tartare was amazing. The ahi tuna and crab cakes entrees were also fantastic. Drinks were well prepared and portioned. The cranberry orange crème brulee had a refreshing flavor and was just the right touch for a shared dessert. Thank you.

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  4. Mitch VIP

    Washington DC31 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Freshest seafood served in a friendly, upscale tavern environment.

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  5. Kristin VIP

    Washington DC64 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfection as always! The food and drinks were terrific and service attentive and professional.

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  6. LaurentM

    Washington DC1 review

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Wonderful dinner of fresh branzino and hearty bouillabaisse, with a nice pinot gris. Service was excellent and very cordial. Dined in the delightfully sophisticated back room which was a new experience for me. Bravo, Black Salt!

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  7. Joan VIP

    Washington DC4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful fresh seafood. Good service and atmosphere. Extremely expensive

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  8. Carol

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Pemaquid oysters were bright, briny and beautifully shucked. Half our party was delayed by an hour and the wait staff was incredibly understanding, even though it was a busy Saturday night. Everything we ordered was fantastic--with special recommendation for the lobster tempura.

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  9. Tulani

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 27 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The homemade ginger beer was great! Tell them less ice for a stronger taste. The crab cake was delicious! The branzino was amazing as well. Great service and food quality.

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  10. Sanjiv

    Washington DC19 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 25 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Limited fish options but the two on offer were good

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FAQs

BlackSalt offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 342-9101.

BlackSalt is rated 4.7 stars by 6743 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 38 times today
Google Map for BlackSalt

4883 MacArthur Blvd., Washington, DC 20007

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Global, International, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30–21:00 Fri, Sat 11:30–21:30
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    metered weekdays, nonmetered weekends
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Quanta Robinson
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