The Salt Line - Navy Yard

Name: The Salt Line - Navy Yard
Address: 79 Potomac Ave SE, Washington, DC, United States, 20003
Telephone: (202) 506-2368
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.5

4.5

2582 Reviews

$31 to $50

Seafood

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2 people

13 Sept 2024

19:00

Booked 53 times today

Great for outdoor dining
Great for scenic views
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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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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
Website
http://thesaltline.com/
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

Location
79 Potomac Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003
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

Popular dishes

Parker House RollsUS$5.00
served with housemade butter
Clam Chowder
clams, bacon, potato, celery, oyster crackers
- CupUS$6.00
- BowlUS$11.00
CoddiesUS$9.00
salt cod, Yukon gold potato, house yellow mustard, saltines
StuffiesUS$11.00
3 baked topneck clams, smoked linguica, lemon, bread, parmesan
Fried Clam BelliesUS$18.00
Ipswich clams, tartar sauce, lemon
Broiled CodUS$28.00
roasted potatoes, spinach, garlic butter
Waterman's PlatterUS$33.00
fried fish, oysters, shrimp, & scallops with fries & coleslaw

Appetizers

Baked Pimento Crab DipUS$18.00
lump crab dip, Tillamook cheddar, green tabasco, Old Bay crab chips, scallions
Citrus and GreensUS$15.00
Earth N Eats mix greens, sunflower shoots, citrus segments, candied almonds
Tomatoes and BurrataUS$19.00
Moon Valley cherry tomatoes, eggplant caponata, rosemary breadcrumbs, saffron oil
Heirloom Tomato GazpachoUS$21.00
Earth N Eats heirloom tomatoes, cucumbers, micro basil, bay scallop "relish"
Nashville Hot Soft Shell Crab
grilled white bread, pickled Earth N Eats green tomatoes, black garlic honey
- Market Price

Crudos

Rockfish TartareUS$15.00
pickled mustard seed, Worcestershire mayo, fried capers, potato crisps
Kampachi CrudoUS$17.00
aguachile, avocado crema, pickled red onion, green Thai chilies, micro cilantro
Maine ScallopUS$18.00
bergamot ponzu, pomegranate gelee, daikon, micro wasabi
Razor Clam CevicheUS$16.00
charred tomatillo, jalapeno, kohlrabi, cilantro, puffed wild rice
Octopus CarpaccioUS$16.00
American Hackleback caviar, spring onion marmalade, sugar snap peas, micro gold pea tendrils, basil oil

Entrées

Crispy Skin RockfishUS$30.00
fiddlehead ferns, green garlic, yellow oyster mushrooms, spinach emulsion
Portuguese StewUS$30.00
Maine mussels, middleneck clams, market fish, smoked chourico, peewee potato, fennel, cilantro, sourdough
Olive Oil-Poached Black BassUS$30.00
chanterelles, kale, celery root puree, mint, lemongrass dashi broth
Campanelle al PolpoUS$30.00
housemade pasts, octopus ragu, pecorino, lemon basil, bottarga
Poached HalibutUS$34.00
sunchokes, rapini, lobster lemongrass emulsion
Grilled Skirt SteakUS$38.00
coffee infused new potatoes, shishito peppers, curly kale, au poivre sauce
Roasted Whole BranzinoUS$56.00
served with side of Moon Valley Farms roasted sweet potatoes, romesco sauce, and citrus gremolata

Sandwiches

served w/ fries or greens

New England Smash BurgerUS$18.00
2 ground chuck patties, american cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickle, mayo, sesame bun
Lobster Roll
choice of dressed or buttered, split top bun
- Market Price
TSL Clam BoyUS$25.00
fried clam strips, coleslaw, Crystal aioli, split bun
Crispy Fish SandwichUS$17.00
lettuces, pickled shallot, tartar sauce, chile
North Shore Roast BeefUS$17.00
bbq sauce, horseradish cream, american cheese, onion roll

Sides

FriesUS$8.00
Crispy Brussels SproutsUS$10.00
maple, fish sauce, sriracha, peanuts
Confit French la Ratte PotatoesUS$10.00
confit in duck fat, smoked sea salt, fried sage leaf
Grilled AsparagusUS$10.00
black sesame/lime aioli, mint, nori vinaigrette

Dessert

Key Lime Pie MilkshakeUS$15.00
Graham cracker crust bits, whipped cream, lime zest, key lime whoopie pie
Flourless Chocolate CakeUS$12.00
passion fruit gelee, pickled mandarinquats, hazelnut praline
Rhubarb Berry Panna CottaUS$12.00
rhubarb strawberry panna cotta, mixed berries, hazelnut candy, rhubarb gel
Strawberry Pie
cheesecake filling, orange purée, strawberry preserve, whipped cream
- For TwoUS$15.00
SorbetUS$6.00
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What 2,582 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
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

District of Columbia
Great for outdoor dining
District of Columbia
Seafood

2,582 Reviews

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Dan
Columbus
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
An excellent meal. Raw bar selections were awesome as was the service.
The Salt Line - Navy YardResponded 2 days ago
Hi Dan! Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your meal and found our raw bar selections awesome. We always strive to provide excellent service and it's great to know we hit the mark during your visit. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to welcoming you back to The Salt Line - Navy Yard soon! Best, Chelsea
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Andrew
New York City
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Pretty skimpy portion for a $40 lobster roll but still tasty.
The Salt Line - Navy YardResponded 5 days ago
Hi, Andrew! Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at The Salt Line - Navy Yard. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our lobster roll - it's one of our favorites too! We're sorry to hear that our portion sizes didn't quite meet your expectations. We always aim to provide a satisfying and enjoyable dining experience for our guests, and we'll definitely take your feedback into account. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again soon. Best, Chelsea
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Steven
Richmond
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Second time as good as the first! We see you again on September 21st
The Salt Line - Navy YardResponded 5 days ago
Hi, Steven! Thanks for the review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your second visit to The Salt Line - Navy Yard. We strive to provide excellent food and service, so we're glad to know we hit the mark. We're looking forward to your next visit on September 21st. See you again then! Best, Chelsea
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Wilbert
Washington DC
21 reviews
vip
4.0
21 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Great outdoors space as usual. Loved the fish dishes.
The Salt Line - Navy YardResponded 5 days ago
Hi, Wilbert! Thank you for taking the time to leave us a 4star review. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the outdoor space and our fish dishes. We're sorry to hear that our service didn't quite meet your expectations this time around. In this particular case, that one remaining table in question that was available on our Riverwalk patio was specifically reserved ahead of time. We’re so sorry for any confusion or disappointment caused by this. We're always looking for ways to improve, and your feedback is valuable to us. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again and provide a better experience. Best, Chelsea
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Eric
Richmond
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
limited selection for food - only one green salad. Cocktails were very small. Food was OK - but expensive for what we got. Great views of the river.
The Salt Line - Navy YardResponded 5 days ago
Hello Eric! Thank you for taking the time to review your experience at The Salt Line - Navy Yard. We're pleased to hear that you enjoyed our views and ambiance. However, we're sorry to hear that our food and drinks did not meet your expectations. We strive to offer a diverse selection and we're sorry if you felt there was a lack of variety in your visit. Your feedback is valuable to us and we will certainly take it into consideration. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again and provide a better experience. Best, Chelsea
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Elisabeth
Washington DC
51 reviews
vip
5.0
51 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is one of our go-to places for great atmosphere, good food and good service.
The Salt Line - Navy YardResponded 4 days ago
Hi, Elisabeth! Thank you for your fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that our place has become one of your go-to spots. It's wonderful to know that you enjoy the atmosphere, food, and service. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best, Chelsea
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Angelica
Washington DC
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on 1 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious! It can be so hard to find Delicious seafood in DC. This is the spot to go for great fish, oysters, and a good lobster roll. Affordable drinks! Highly recommend if you do not want to make the drive to Baltimore.
The Salt Line - Navy YardResponded on 3 September 2024
Thanks for visiting us, Angelica! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our seafood, particularly the fish, oysters, and lobster roll. We're glad you found our prices reasonable and our drinks affordable. Your recommendation means a lot to us. We look forward to serving you again soon at The Salt Line - Navy Yard. Best, Chelsea
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Max
Raleigh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 1 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and really helpful service! Add in the view and this is a great place to go when you’re in the area.
The Salt Line - Navy YardResponded on 3 September 2024
Hi, Max! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience at The Salt Line - Navy Yard! It's wonderful to know that our food and service made a positive impression on you. We're also glad you appreciated the view, which is indeed a big part of our restaurant's charm. Thank you for choosing us when visiting the area. We look forward to serving you again soon! Best, Chelsea
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Samantha
Jacksonville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 1 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, amazing service!! Patio tables are unbeatable for ambiance. Enjoyed drinks and servers were knowledgeable and upbeat
The Salt Line - Navy YardResponded 5 days ago
Hi, Samantha! Thanks for visiting us at The Salt Line - Navy Yard! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our food and service. We strive to provide an amazing ambiance with our patio tables. We're glad you appreciated our staff's knowledge and positivity. We're always working on improving, so thank you for your feedback. We look forward to serving you again soon! Best, Chelsea
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Shannon
Washington DC
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 31 August 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Went for a friends 50th birthday celebration. Even though there appeared to be nicer tables available in the main area, and restaurant knew we were having a celebration, I was disappointed that we were relegated to the back wooden tables area. It felt like the kids section of a nice restaurant. Our party of 6 was seated at 2 small wooden tables pushed together, with place settings for 5, once again, making us feel like an afterthought. Server was helpful, food was good. It did take a long time to get food. 615 reservation, and we had to run out at 750pm for boat launch and had to abandon our dessert course. The seafood lovers in our party definitely return, but I would not choose for a celebration again.
The Salt Line - Navy YardResponded on 2 September 2024
Hi, Shannon! Thank you for choosing The Salt Line - Navy Yard for your 50th birthday celebration and sharing your experience. We understand your concern about the seating arrangement and the delay in service. We strive to provide a comfortable and enjoyable dining experience for all our guests, and we apologize for any inconvenience caused. Your feedback is invaluable to us and we will certainly address these concerns with our team. We hope you will reconsider and consider dining with us again for a future celebration or special occasion. 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 2582 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

13 Sept 2024

19:00

Booked 53 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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

Website
http://thesaltline.com/
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

The Salt Line - Navy Yard

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Dining areas

Additional information

Lobster Roll

New England Smash Burger

Clam Chowder

Classics

Parker House RollsUS$5.00

Clam Chowder

CoddiesUS$9.00

StuffiesUS$11.00

Fried Clam BelliesUS$18.00

Broiled CodUS$28.00

Waterman's PlatterUS$33.00

Appetizers

Baked Pimento Crab DipUS$18.00

Citrus and GreensUS$15.00

Tomatoes and BurrataUS$19.00

Heirloom Tomato GazpachoUS$21.00

Nashville Hot Soft Shell Crab

Crudos

Rockfish TartareUS$15.00

Kampachi CrudoUS$17.00

Maine ScallopUS$18.00

Razor Clam CevicheUS$16.00

Octopus CarpaccioUS$16.00

Entrées

Crispy Skin RockfishUS$30.00

Portuguese StewUS$30.00

Olive Oil-Poached Black BassUS$30.00

Campanelle al PolpoUS$30.00

Poached HalibutUS$34.00

Grilled Skirt SteakUS$38.00

Roasted Whole BranzinoUS$56.00

Sandwiches

New England Smash BurgerUS$18.00

Lobster Roll

TSL Clam BoyUS$25.00

Crispy Fish SandwichUS$17.00

North Shore Roast BeefUS$17.00

Sides

FriesUS$8.00

Crispy Brussels SproutsUS$10.00

Confit French la Ratte PotatoesUS$10.00

Grilled AsparagusUS$10.00

Dessert

Key Lime Pie MilkshakeUS$15.00

Flourless Chocolate CakeUS$12.00

Rhubarb Berry Panna CottaUS$12.00

Strawberry Pie

SorbetUS$6.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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FAQs

Does The Salt Line - Navy Yard offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is The Salt Line - Navy Yard restaurant rated?

Is The Salt Line - Navy Yard currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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