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BlackSalt, Washington, DC
Award-winning

BlackSalt

4.7
4.7
6724 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 29 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
BlackSalt is the much anticipated concept restaurant from Chef Jeff Black, featuring an upscale fish market fronting a vibrant bar and elegant restaurant.
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  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Global, International, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (202) 342-9101
  • Website
    http://www.blacksaltrestaurant.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Quanta Robinson
  • Private party facilities
    BlackSalt offers semi-private areas of the restaurant that will accommodate up to 30 guests.
  • Private party contact
    Nur Sulistiono: (202) 342-9101
  • Location
    4883 MacArthur Blvd., Washington, DC 20007
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Area
    Palisades Northwest
  • Cross Street
    V Street NW
  • Parking details
    metered weekdays, nonmetered weekends
  • Public transit
    Foggy Bottom Metro/Dupont CircleD6 Bus Stop
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 6,724 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Seafood

  • District of Columbia

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
BlackSalt is celebrated for its "amazing food" and "excellent service," making it a top choice for seafood lovers. The restaurant offers a cozy ambiance, highlighted by the quieter wine room and lively bar area. While prices are on the higher side, the fresh seafood and attentive staff ensure a memorable dining experience.

6,724 Reviews

  1. HannahM

    VIP

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    I have been to blacksalt many times and this was by far my worst experience. We took our two year old for a 5 PM reservation. He goes out to eat often. The server forgot to put his food order in and we were waiting for over two hours for macaroni and cheese, even after we had both gotten our own food. We ended up getting the check and leaving without him even eating. No one came over to apologize or check on the table. Not sure if it was because we had a child (which I specified on the reservation and he was completely behaved) or what the issue was but it was a very disappointing experience. Not sure I will go back.

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  2. Jessie

    Tampa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was incredible! We sat in the wine room, which was quiet and beautifully decorated. We got the grilled calamari appetizer and the bouillabaisse and the ahi tuna for dinner, it was delicious. We’re definitely coming back here for dinner again sometime!

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  3. Joe

    VIP

    Washington DC

    70 reviews

    5.0

    70 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Celebrating 2 Wedding Anniversaries with long-time friends. Black Salt printed special menus recognizing our celebrations. Black Salt has a varied menu and is always our first choice for lunch or dinner. We enjoyed the Branzino, Crab Cakes, Hummus, Bruschetta and dessert. Rave reviews and highly recommend!

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  4. Andrew

    VIP

    Naples

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    For many years now, BlackSalt has been my favorite restaurant in the DC area. Great atmosphere and service, and the food is always stellar.

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  5. Leslie

    VIP

    Washington DC

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on 24 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great as usual. Loved the tuna tartare sandwich for lunch.

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  6. Bonnie

    VIP

    New York City

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 23 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a 6PM reservation and were initially one of the few tables, however, the restaurant did fill up while we were there. Nice atmosphere. Food is good, although tuna entree portion was small and Bronzino dish has a lot of food. We ordered our meal probably around 6:30 and got salad appetizers fairly quickly. Dinner did not arrive until 7:45 (!) and I noticed other tables were getting dessert and they arrived after us!! We were enjoying ourselves so didn’t complain, but obviously there was a glitch somewhere. I have to add that it is VERY expensive, and they automatically add a”non cash” service charge to the bill (I didn’t calculate the percentage). I find that deplorable, given their pricing. And one could miss it if they don’t closely review the book and end up tipping on that too. Overall, good food, small intimate restaurant. Very nice server (Erica). Will I go back? Probably not.

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  7. Manuel

    VIP

    Washington DC

    65 reviews

    5.0

    65 reviews

    Dined on 22 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, superb food with excellent service. We always love going...

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  8. Jake

    Washington DC

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 21 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food, service, and ambiance were excellent. Highly recommend to anyone that loves high quality seafood.

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  9. Toby

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    45 reviews

    5.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on 21 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service were exceptional. It made a celebration even more special!

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  10. Kevin

    VIP

    Washington DC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 21 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall, a positive experience. Wait staff was great One criticism: I ordered the Portuguese octopus as an appetizer. The octopus was overcooked, and a bit soft/mushy. Not terrible, but not where is should have been.

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FAQs

BlackSalt offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 342-9101.

BlackSalt is rated 4.7 stars by 6724 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
7:00 pm
Booked 29 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for BlackSalt

4883 MacArthur Blvd., Washington, DC 20007

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Cross Street
    V Street NW
  • Area
    Palisades Northwest
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Global, International, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    metered weekdays, nonmetered weekends
  • Public transit
    Foggy Bottom Metro/Dupont CircleD6 Bus Stop
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Quanta Robinson
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.blacksaltrestaurant.com/
  • Phone number
    (202) 342-9101
  • Private party facilities
    BlackSalt offers semi-private areas of the restaurant that will accommodate up to 30 guests.
  • Private party contact
    Nur Sulistiono: (202) 342-9101

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