The Salt Line - Bethesda

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1. A

   Angela C. VIP

   Washington DC7 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   I had to return the fried clams; it was impossible to chew…
   

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   Andy VIP

   Washington DC60 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   Our first visit at this location after a lackluster experience at their virginia location (I had the north shore roast beef, it was nothing like what you'd get up there in Beverly or elsewhere). But this visit wasn't any better. On the plus side were a cocktail that was interesting and good, although at $17 not in any way a bargain nor would I get a second. I think my wife's wife was fine. And to round out the plus side, I did like my NE clam chowder as well as a set of raw littleneck clams served on the half-shell on crushed ice with lemon and cocktail sauce and I think malt vinegar (is that a new england thing?). But the mains were a disappointment: my wife's red snapper was cooked appropriately but seemed not so fresh, and my crab roll was a big mush of mayo and other add-ins which drowned and drowned out the flavor of whatever crab might have been in there. There were not a lot of other items we would try on the menu, so I think this was a "one and done" for us. A last note about service: if you're going to use a team basis, I think you really have to find some way for the various servers to communicate. Not even counting those who brought our food and drinks, we had three different servers stopping by, each asking if anyone had helped us or did we need anything or were we waiting on anything. None had any idea of the status of our dinner, but somehow they seemed to think dropping in and asking us how it was going was helpful. The approach needs to be rethought.
   

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   JeromeF

   Washington DC12 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 3 days ago

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

   This place is great, the food was excellent as well as the service. Make sure you have a reservation though.
   

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   Deah

   Washington DC10 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 5 days ago

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

   Our experience was fine. I had read about the burger and came for that. My guest asked if bacon could be added to this burger. Although there is bacon present on the menu the request was denied. My guest then opted for the roast beef sandwich and I had the burger. We both enjoyed our sandwiches. We were shocked at how fast our food was delivered to our table but unfortunately our fries were cold. Our waitress was great. And, the dessert menu was a must look. Overall: we’d come back. We hope they reconsider the bacon policy. That would make that burger fantastic
   

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   karen VIP

   Washington DC30 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 6 days ago

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

   Server was terrific. Fries were cold so he got us more; they were not very good ! Very few people at lunch yesterday and music unnecessarily loud …
   

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   Marjorie

   Washington DC3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 3 March 2025

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

   Oysters are so good here. Try the Maryland grown Dancing Molly.
   

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   Joan

   Washington DC41 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on 2 March 2025

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

   Great service, very cold room. The food was fine. We were there for a restaurant week . I wish the regular menu prices were a little bit lower. They’re way too high for what you get.
   

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   Duane VIP

   Washington DC119 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 2 March 2025

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

   Visited Salt Line for the 1st time last night. We were impressed by the food and service. We were visited by a manager who asked how our evening was...always a nice touch.
   

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   Marcelle VIP

   Washington DC3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 26 February 2025

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

   Madelyn was amazing. Friendly, professional and considerate. Thank you!!
   

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    Jean

    Washington DC2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 24 February 2025

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

    The food was delicious: crab dip, cod, swordfish. The waitress was prompt and attentive and it was quiet enough to have a conversation. Prices are a little higher than other Bethesda restaurants but the quality is also high.
    

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