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The Salt Line - Navy Yard, Washington, DC

The Salt Line - Navy Yard

4.5
4.5
2608 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
19:00
Booked 15 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Neighbourhood gem
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.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Shellfish, Oyster Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 16:00–21:30 Fri 12:00–22:30 Sat 11:00–22:30 Sun 11:00–21:30
  • Phone number
    (202) 506-2368
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Rene Caceres
  • 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 available. Conveniently located just minutes from Capitol Hill and Downtown, we can offer garage parking, easy access
  • Private party contact
    Events Team: (202) 506-2368
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,608 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
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • District of Columbia

    Great for scenic views

  • District of Columbia

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Salt Line - Navy Yard boasts a "wonderful river setting" with a "great outdoor dining area." Guests rave about the "amazing crab dip," "delicious lobster rolls," and freshly prepared oysters. Service is often highlighted as "amazing" and "attentive," enhancing the dining experience. Perfect for seafood lovers seeking a scenic spot.

2,608 Reviews
  1. Amanda

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was delicious and drink was good. Service was terrible. Waiter was uninterested and didnt want to be there. He did not introduce himself and never check on us. Other servers were having to do his work. Unfortunate because food is so good.
    The Salt Line - Navy YardResponded 1 day ago
    Hi, Amanda! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the food & drinks, however we're sorry to learn that the service didn't meet your expectations. It's disappointing to hear your experience was impacted by a lack of attention from your server, & we sincerely apologize for that. We take pride in providing a welcoming & attentive experience, so it's concerning to hear this wasn't reflected during your visit. We do work as a pooled house & follow a team-service model so it's not unusual for several servers to assist with one table, but obviously no member of the team should ever appear disinterested or unengaged. We’d love the opportunity to make it right & hope you'll give us another chance to show you the level of service you deserve. Thank you again for your feedback. Best, Chelsea

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  2. Donna

    Dallas

    18 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on 5 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was OK, but I don’t understand the high ratings.. the coleslaw was pretty awful.. the salad was over salted and the oysters on the Waterman’s platter (fried seafood platter) were overcooked, the shrimp were small, like salad shrimp, the scallops had an ammonia taste .. inedible .. our server was really nice but I wouldn’t go back or recommend this to an out of town visitor 
    The Salt Line - Navy YardResponded on 6 December 2024
    Hi, Donna! Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We’re sorry to hear that your visit didn’t meet your expectations. We so wish we had been made aware of your displeasure while you were here so we could have removed these items from your bill and found you something else that you truly loved! We take pride in serving fresh, delicious seafood and ensuring every dish meets the highest standards, so it’s disappointing to hear we fell short. We’re pleased to hear you had a positive interaction with your server, but we regret that the overall experience left you feeling dissatisfied. Your feedback is invaluable in helping us improve and we hope that you would be willing to give us another try to impress you! Best, Chelsea

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  3. Elizabeth

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We absolutely had the best night at Salt Line with Cheryl , who was fabulous! It was the night after Thanksgiving and you would think the staff would not be enthusiastic to work and Cheryl and the hostess and every single person was incredible! Thank you Cheryl and Salt Line for a great evening!
    The Salt Line - Navy YardResponded on 1 December 2024
    Hi, Elizabeth! Thank you so much for your amazing 5-star review! We're thrilled to hear that you had such a fantastic evening at The Salt Line - Navy Yard! Cheryl and the entire team will truly appreciate your kind words. It means a lot to us that you felt welcomed and well taken care of. We’ll be sure to pass along your thanks to Cheryl and the rest of the staff! We can't wait to welcome you back for another great evening soon! Best, Chelsea

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  4. Lou

    Jacksonville

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 27 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waiter, Chris was fabulous! Food and drinks were great!
    The Salt Line - Navy YardResponded on 30 November 2024
    Hi, Lou! Thank you so much for your kind words and your 5-star review! We’re thrilled to hear that you had a great experience with us. We’ll be sure to pass along your compliments to Chris—he’ll be so happy to hear that you thought he was fabulous! We're also glad you enjoyed the food and drinks. We truly appreciate your support and look forward to welcoming you back soon for another fantastic experience! Best, Chelsea

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  5. Seth

    Columbus

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    extremely overpriced and some of the food was good but also some not that great
    The Salt Line - Navy YardResponded on 23 November 2024
    Hi, Seth! Thank you for sharing your feedback. We sincerely apologize that your experience did not meet expectations. We understand that pricing and food quality are important, and we’re sorry to hear that some of the dishes didn’t live up to your standards. Your comments are invaluable as we strive to improve, so if it would be possible for you to reply with a bit more information regarding where we fell short, we would greatly appreciate it! We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back and provide a better experience in the future. We hope you'll give us another chance to impress you in the future. Best, Chelsea

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  6. Jordan

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Salt Line never disappoints. Had a great girls night with fantastic crab dip, a great fish sandwich and delicious desserts. Staff was incredibly helpful and kind throughout our experience. Will be going back!
    The Salt Line - Navy YardResponded on 13 November 2024
    Hi, Jordan! Thank you so much for the fantastic 5-star review! We're so glad to hear you had a great girls' night with us, and we’re thrilled that you enjoyed the crab dip, fish sandwich, and desserts. It's always a pleasure to know that our guests have had a wonderful experience, and we really appreciate you taking the time to share your kind words. Our team takes a lot of pride in providing great service, so it's wonderful to hear that you found the staff to be helpful and kind throughout your visit. We can't wait to welcome you back for your next night out! Best, Chelsea

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  7. Jenn

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The Salt Line is our goto after a Washington Spirit game. We generally sit at the bar and the service, because it gets so busy, is a bit slower but that’s ok. Save with one bartender, our experience is always mediocre and only the one bartender ever acknowledges it. Either food is missing, we aren’t given menus forever, drinks never come, when asking for the whisky menu we get odd looks…Nothing that stops us from going back as the oysters are great but others may be put off.
    The Salt Line - Navy YardResponded on 21 November 2024
    Hi, Jenn! Thank you so much for your feedback and for being a loyal guest after Washington Spirit games! We're glad to hear you enjoy the oysters and appreciate you sharing your experience. We apologize for the occasional slow service, and we’re grateful for your patience. We’ll work on ensuring a more consistent experience for everyone, and we’ll definitely pass along your comments to our team. We look forward to welcoming you back for another great visit soon! Best, Chelsea

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  8. Dion

    Seattle

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first time to the Salt Line and it was very good. We liked the range of options for entrees and the crab cheese dip was fantastic. Our server was attentive and personable and the decorations of the restaurant were welcoming. The quality of food was good but for the price we would have liked more attention to the flavors. Overall, we recommend this place for a nice night out for 2 for a small group of friends.
    The Salt Line - Navy YardResponded on 11 November 2024
    Hi, Dion! Thank you so much for your thoughtful 4-star review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your first visit to The Salt Line and that you liked the variety of entrees, as well as the Baked Pimento Crab Dip. We're also glad to hear that our service and ambiance made for a welcoming experience. We appreciate your feedback on the flavors - would it be possible for you to reply back with more details regarding which dishes and which flavors you felt fell short? We’re happy to know you would recommend us for a night out, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best, Chelsea

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    8 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 26 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The view from inside and outside are memorable. The food is great and with good drinks.
    The Salt Line - Navy YardResponded on 1 November 2024
    Hi there! Thank you so much for your 4-star review! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the memorable views and found our food and drinks to your liking. Your feedback means a lot to us, and we’re always striving to make every experience even better. We hope to welcome you back soon for another great visit! Best, Chelsea

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  10. Kathryn

    Orange County

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 October 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Two stars off for the food quality Two stars off for service The food is just not tasty. Period. We ordered a-lot of food and maybe 1or 2 of them were okay. Maybe a 3out of 5 and the rest were 1or 2 out of 5. Scallops smelled bad and fishy Seafood was NOT fresh. Didn't have tabasco sauce for the oysters. They had their "own" hot sauce which would be fine if it had been tasty.. which it wasn't. For the price they set (which was not cheap) the food just tasted... bad Service was mediocre. Not very attentive and the servers looked "busy" but it wasn't even that busy. They straight out ignored us on purpose several times. For this quality of food and service we will NOT be coming back. And I discourage anyone else. Save your money for someplace else
    The Salt Line - Navy YardResponded on 20 October 2024
    Hi, Kathryn! I'm truly sorry to hear about your experience. We strive to provide high-quality food and attentive service, and it’s disappointing to learn we fell short during your visit. We take these matters seriously and will address your feedback with our team to ensure improvements. I wish we had been made aware of your displeasure in these items while you were here so we could have taking them off your bill and found you something else that you would have loved! I’d still be happy to discuss this matter further if you are willing to continue this conversation? We appreciate you bringing this to our attention, and I hope you might reconsider giving us another chance in the future. Hope to hear back from you! Best, Chelsea

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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 2608 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 15 times today

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Google Map for The Salt Line - Navy Yard

79 Potomac Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    South Capitol St
  • Area
    Navy Yard
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 16:00–21:30 Fri 12:00–22:30 Sat 11:00–22:30 Sun 11:00–21:30
  • 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
    Rene Caceres
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (202) 506-2368
  • 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 available. Conveniently located just minutes from Capitol Hill and Downtown, we can offer garage parking, easy access
  • Private party contact
    Events Team: (202) 506-2368
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