The Salt Line - Bethesda

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

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   John VIP

   Washington DC1 review

   4.0

   Dined 3 days ago

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

   Average food preparation, limp fries with average fish, oysters, scallops. Side salad below standard— lettuce only, no attempt to hide mediocrity. Way too expensive for the quality.
   

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   Susan VIP

   Washington DC13 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 4 days ago

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

   We were 3 for dinner and we all enjoyed our meal. They have a special menu with items clearly marked for gluten free, dairy free, etc. Makes it easy. Fish was very good.
   

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   Andrea

   Washington DC4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

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

   Espresso martini was amazing, oysters were very fresh. But the best part was Lauri our server!! She was so kind and attentive, and gave us awesome recommendations. She made our whole night that much better. Ask for her!
   

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   Elizabeth

   Washington DC6 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 23, 2025

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

   Everything was delicious! We loved the Brussels sprouts, pimento crab dip and cherry on my way cocktail the best!
   

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   Melissa VIP

   New York State13 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 23, 2025

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

   Excellent oysters and beer on tap love to see local
   

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   ElizabethG

   Washington DC5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 21, 2025

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

   Really wonderful service, and very fresh seafood. Other than the music just being a bit loud, it was great.
   

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   Kevin VIP

   Washington DC9 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on March 19, 2025

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

   This place is hit and miss— tonight was a total miss. Why? How does it feel when you show for a reservation at 9pm for a restaurant that closes at 10 and then practically everyone working there just wants you to leave? Our waiter was great but he was let down by the front desk and everyone else. First off, as we were seated, we were told that the kitchen closes at 9:30. Then when the food came out we were told that last call was also at 9:30. (Note that the hours of operation were until 10). Our party of four ordered the seafood tower which came out with one lemon wedge, one shellfish fork, no hand wipes, and no description of anything on the tower. Oh, and the manager and most staff changed into street clothes and watched us expectantly as we finished our meal (before 10). I have been going here routinely and I’m so done with this place.
   

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   OpenTable Diner VIP

   Washington DC3 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on March 18, 2025

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

   Just ok. No notice until seated that no lobster dishes available. Other items were just ok.
   

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   gina VIP

   Orlando36 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on March 12, 2025

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

   Food just ok didn’t have the oysters because waiter forgot to put order in… crab roll just ok… was cold instead of hot which we thought we were ordering
   

   The Salt Line - BethesdaResponded on March 13, 2025

   Hello Gina- thank you for the visit and taking the time to review. Sorry for the miss on the oysters and that crab roll was not what yiu were expecting. Appreciate you bringing it to our attention - we do take such feedback to heart, share it with team and use it to improve. Hopefully you'll give us another try to make a better impression- hope to see you soon
   

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    Angela C. VIP

    Washington DC8 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    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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