The Salt Line - Navy Yard

The Salt Line - Navy Yard reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Sally

   Washington DC1 review

   3.0

   Dined 4 days ago

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

   This is my fave DC restauarant but last night was a flop. The food service was incredibly slow (waited an hour and a half for entrees) and the food just wasn’t good or worth the price. I’ll keep coming here but the experience was disappointing.
   

   The Salt Line - Navy YardResponded 2 days ago

   Hi, Sally! Thank you for sharing your feedback, and we’re truly sorry to hear about your recent experience. We understand your disappointment, especially since you’ve been a loyal and supportive fan of our restaurant. Waiting for an excessive amount of time for entrees and receiving food that didn’t meet your expectations is certainly not the level of service or quality we strive to provide. And I know my saying that last night was definitely an off-night is just an excuse, but it definitely was. We truly appreciate your continued support and hope to welcome you back soon for a better experience. Please feel free to reach out to us directly if you’d like to discuss this further. Best, Chelsea
   

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   Fiyyaz VIP

   Minneapolis31 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

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

   Went there twice during my vacation. First time had the local oysters, clam chowder soup and crab roll. All were amazing, but the stand out was the crab roll as it was stuffed with a lot of flavorful crab meat. 2nd time around I had the crudo, bread, and clams all of which were also tasty. Cocktails and local beer selection was also on point.
   

   The Salt Line - Navy YardResponded 4 days ago

   Hi, Fiyyaz! Thank you so much for the glowing 5star review! We’re so happy to hear that you had such a great experience with us during your vacation. It means a lot to know you enjoyed the flavors and the variety we offer. We really appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts, and we’d love to have you back for round three next time you’re in town! Safe travels! Best, Chelsea
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Dallas2 reviews

   2.0

   Dined 6 days ago

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

   Expensive and just ok. The area is super fun though so the atmosphere is good.
   

   The Salt Line - Navy YardResponded 5 days ago

   Hi there! Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that your experience didn’t meet your expectations. We strive to provide great value for the quality of food and service we offer, and we truly regret that it felt expensive for the experience you had. Would you be willing to share a bit more information regarding where we fell short/what you ordered that was only ok? We wish we had been made aware of your displeasure while you were here so we could have removed that item and found you something you truly loved! We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the atmosphere and the surrounding area, and we hope we have the chance to welcome you back in the future for a more memorable visit. Best, Chelsea
   

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   Lori VIP

   Washington DC24 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 4 March 2025

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

   Excellent food and service for our large party! Oysters were great! Everyone enjoyed this restaurant lively but not too loud!
   

   The Salt Line - Navy YardResponded on 5 March 2025

   Hi, Lori! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a fabulous 5star review! We're so glad to hear that you and your party had such a great experience! It's wonderful that the oysters were a hit and that the atmosphere was perfect for your group. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back soon for another amazing dining experience! Best, Chelsea
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Washington DC1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 2 March 2025

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

   Salt line is the best restaurant in dc I recommend the burger.
   

   The Salt Line - Navy YardResponded on 3 March 2025

   Hi, there! Thank you so much for your glowing review! We're thrilled to hear that you consider Salt Line the best restaurant in DC. We take great pride in our burgers and it's wonderful to hear that you enjoyed them. We can't wait to welcome you back for another delicious meal. Best, Chelsea
   

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   OpenTable Diner VIP

   Washington DC4 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on 1 March 2025

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

   Our server was awesome! Food was delicious and they put us in the back of the restaurant which was great (we had several small children so we didn’t get in anyone else’s way).
   

   The Salt Line - Navy YardResponded on 2 March 2025

   Hi, there! Thank you so much for your wonderful 4-star review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great experience with us. It's awesome to know that your server was fantastic, the food was delicious, and that the seating arrangement worked out perfectly for your group. We always strive to make every visit as comfortable as possible, especially for families. We hope to welcome you and your family back soon! Best, Chelsea
   

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   Jhess

   Washington DC1 review

   2.0

   Dined on 18 February 2025

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

   It was not what I was expecting, the food was overpriced I ordered the waterman’s platter and it was way too much fries, I only got couple bites of shrimp and about 100g of white fish all breaded. We also order the shrimp sandwich and it was small and again way too many fries, so I feel that I pay just for French fries.
   

   The Salt Line - Navy YardResponded on 18 February 2025

   Hi, Jhess! I'm sorry to hear that your experience didn’t meet your expectations. The Waterman’s Platter is one of our most popular dishes, featuring fried catfish, fried popcorn shrimp, fried oysters, and fried scallop pieces, atop a bed of fries and while we always aim to provide a well-balanced meal, I truly regret that it didn’t feel that way for you. Your feedback on portioning and pricing is valuable, and we’ll be reviewing it with our team. I'm so sorry that we weren't made aware of your displeasure during your visit so that we could have made things right in the moment and found you an entree that you loved. I do hope that you will see fit to give us another chance with another visit so that we can turn things around for you! Best, Chelsea
   

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   William

   Washington DC2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 15 February 2025

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

   Cheryl was amazing as a waitress as well as the rest of the staff!!
   

   The Salt Line - Navy YardResponded on 15 February 2025

   Hi, William! Thank you so much for your kind 5-star review! We're thrilled to hear that Cheryl and the rest of the team made such a positive impression on your Valentine's Day celebration. We’ll be sure to pass along your compliments to them. We can’t wait to welcome you back again soon! Best, Chelsea
   

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   Andrea

   Omaha1 review

   2.0

   Dined on 3 February 2025

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

   Overall, the food was good, however the service was terrible. We ordered the seafood tower ($125) and not a single server informed us of what was on the platter, what any of the accoutrements were or came back to check on us. Our drinks sat empty for quite a while, until a member of our party got up and went to the host stand to ask for assistance. Once we did speak to the manager, our server still failed to come check on us.
   

   The Salt Line - Navy YardResponded on 5 February 2025

   Hi, Andrea! Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the food, but we're truly sorry to hear about the service experience you had. This is definitely not the level of service we strive to provide. We understand how frustrating it must have been to not receive the attention and information you expected, especially regarding the seafood tower and your drinks. We’re disappointed that we fell short in both areas, and we want to assure you that your experience is being addressed with our team to ensure this doesn’t happen again. Please know that your feedback is incredibly valuable to us. We hope you'll give us another chance to provide you with the service you deserve. Thanks again for sharing your thoughts. Best, Chelsea
   

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    Fred

    Washington DC6 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 1 February 2025

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

    Entrees were good, though small servings. Clam bellies weren't all bellies. Not sure how much crab was actually in the crab sandwich. Very good chowder - tho not alot of clams in that either. Salad dressing a bit weird. Restaurant week menu's dessert - the mousse - really meh. Attentive service. Of course a great location.
    

    The Salt Line - Navy YardResponded on 2 February 2025

    Hi, Fred! Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the chowder and the attentive service, as well as our great location! However, we’re genuinely sorry to hear that other aspects of your experience didn’t fully meet your expectations. We appreciate your comments about the portion sizes and the Crab Roll. We take pride in offering high-quality dishes, and we’ll certainly review the preparation to ensure we’re delivering both great taste and value in every item. Again, we’re grateful for your insight and would love the opportunity to welcome you back for an even better experience next time. Best, Chelsea
    

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