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The Salt Line - Bethesda, Bethesda, MD

The Salt Line - Bethesda

4.5
4.5
601 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
19:00
Booked 45 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
The Salt Line, the popular DC homage to New England’s iconic fish and oyster houses, brings a third location to Bethesda Row. New England meets the Chesapeake at this beauty of a restaurant with lots of comfy booth seating and an inviting u shaped bar and lounge area. Menu features all the classics and raw bar guests have come to love from the original The Salt Line plus some delicious new surprises from award winning The Salt Line Chef Kyle Bailey and Bethesda Executive Chef Eric McKamey.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American, Oyster Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30–23:30 Fri 11:30–00:30 Sat 11:00–00:30 Sun 11:00–23:30 Happy Hour Mon–Thu, Sun 21:30–23:30 Fri, Sat 21:30–00:30
  • Phone number
    (240) 534-2894
  • Website
    https://thesaltline.getbento.com/location/the-salt-line-bethesda/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Eric McKamey
  • Private party facilities
    The Salt Line Bethesda does not have a private dining room but we are able to accommodate large party dining reservations and bar group events. Please email inquiries to bethesda@thesaltline.com.
  • Location
    7284 Woodmont Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814-2914
  • Area
    Bethesda
  • Cross Street
    Corner of Woodmont Ave and Hampden Lane
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    The Salt Line - Bethesda is about a .5 mile walk from Metro Red Line - Bethesda stop.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 601 people are saying

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
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Salt Line in Bethesda offers a vibrant atmosphere with "excellent service" and a seafood-focused menu. Patrons rave about the "delicious" oysters and seafood dishes, such as the lobster roll and halibut cheeks. With attentive servers and a welcoming ambiance, it's a "Bethesda gem" for both casual and special occasions.

601 Reviews

  1. Delmar

    VIP

    Washington DC

    9 reviews

    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The main course I had today (Bucatini and clams) was extremely salty. The lobster bisque, however, was excellent. The manager kindly offered me a dessert (raspberry sorbet, also excellent) as a palate cleanser. This was my second visit to The Salt Line, and I plan to return.

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  2. Shannon

    Baltimore

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    My first experience at dinner time was excellent, but today for lunch was not very good. Had to wait ten minutes for our server to even greet us. The Crab salad was sub par unlike their lamb chops which are delicious. I will give it a third try but maybe again at dinner time.

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  3. Sue

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great dinner at The Salt Line. The selection of raw oysters was great. Our party of 5 ordered a variety of dishes. Our favorites were the Parker house rolls, crab dip, baked cod, and hamachi crudo. Overall, everything was delicious, including the drinks. The service was kind and friendly. A special thanks to Ji, our server. Thank you for a very enjoyable evening!

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  4. Pradnya

    Washington DC

    21 reviews

    4.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really interesting selection of oysters and the other options were great. Kind of annoying that half of the bar was taken up with a private party on a Friday night.

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  5. Kendrud

    VIP

    Baltimore

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    I enjoyed my experience. Second time eating here. My first experience was much better, which was the reason we came back. Me and the others in my party come to this area to attend concerts. We really like the restaurants in the area and this restaurant is one that we liked.

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  6. Connie

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    2.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 13 December 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    I was not impressed with what I ordered. I wanted the lobster roll, but was told it was sold out—Something unheard of at a seafood restaurant on a Friday night. The pimento crab dip was more pimento cheese than crab and the crackers served had the texture of cardboard. But the most disappointing dish was the Portuguese fish stew. I had bouillabaisse, Brazilian fish/seafood stews before, so I figured the flavors would be somewhat similar. It was awful. The sauce was watery, and the sausage had an off-putting taste and texture. I never had a seafood stew taste this bad. I’m not sure if I will come back.

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  7. Amelia

    VIP

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 13 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent server and ambiance. Food overall was Meh.

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  8. Kate

    VIP

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 13 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed our meal. We like The Salt Line. We will return.

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  9. Ellen

    VIP

    Pittsburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely restaurant! Food, ambience, and service were outstanding! Might just note that the menu is somewhat limited, and the two desserts ordered were not exceptional.

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  10. Felicia

    VIP

    Washington DC

    179 reviews

    5.0

    179 reviews

    Dined on 9 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and food. Quiet and great place to go.

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FAQs

The Salt Line - Bethesda offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (240) 534-2894.

The Salt Line - Bethesda is rated 4.5 stars by 601 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 45 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Salt Line - Bethesda

7284 Woodmont Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814-2914

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Corner of Woodmont Ave and Hampden Lane
  • Area
    Bethesda
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30–23:30 Fri 11:30–00:30 Sat 11:00–00:30 Sun 11:00–23:30 Happy Hour Mon–Thu, Sun 21:30–23:30 Fri, Sat 21:30–00:30
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American, Oyster Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    The Salt Line - Bethesda is about a .5 mile walk from Metro Red Line - Bethesda stop.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Eric McKamey
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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