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The Salt Line - Bethesda, Bethesda, MD

The Salt Line - Bethesda

4.5
4.5
584 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 64 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
The Salt Line, the popular DC homage to New England’s iconic fish and oyster houses, brings a third location to Bethesda Row. New England meets the Chesapeake at this beauty of a restaurant with lots of comfy booth seating and an inviting u shaped bar and lounge area. Menu features all the classics and raw bar guests have come to love from the original The Salt Line plus some delicious new surprises from award winning The Salt Line Chef Kyle Bailey and Bethesda Executive Chef Eric McKamey.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American, Oyster Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–11:30 pm Fri 11:30 am–12:30 am Sat 11:00 am–12:30 am Sun 11:00 am–11:30 pm Happy Hour Mon–Thu, Sun 9:30 pm–11:30 pm Fri, Sat 9:30 pm–12:30 am
  • Phone number
    (240) 534-2894
  • Website
    https://thesaltline.getbento.com/location/the-salt-line-bethesda/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Eric McKamey
  • Private party facilities
    The Salt Line Bethesda does not have a private dining room but we are able to accommodate large party dining reservations and bar group events. Please email inquiries to bethesda@thesaltline.com.
  • Location
    7284 Woodmont Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814-2914
  • Area
    Bethesda
  • Cross Street
    Corner of Woodmont Ave and Hampden Lane
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    The Salt Line - Bethesda is about a .5 mile walk from Metro Red Line - Bethesda stop.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 584 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
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4Value

Noise • Moderate

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  • Maryland - DC Suburbs

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Salt Line - Bethesda offers an inviting atmosphere and a delightful seafood menu, praised for "fabulous, fresh seafood" and "delicious cocktails." The service is consistently described as "friendly and attentive," with standout mentions of the "beautiful decor" and "great vibe." However, some guests noted that dishes can be "overpriced" and the noise level may be "louder than expected."

584 Reviews

  1. Patrick

    Washington DC

    14 reviews

    3.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    This is the third time we have been to the restaurant and every visit we have encountered loud banging noises from the equinox gym directly above the restaurant. It is loud enough and causes vibration that makes the entire restaurant shake. I don’t understand why the restaurant management company Does not pursue some kind of formal action with the landlord to make the health club upstairs put in padded flooring to reduce the vibration and noise from the equipment upstairs. 

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  2. Doug

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Our second meal at Salt Line Bethesda. Wonderful seafood, attentive service. We will return for future special occasions.

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  3. Charles

    Washington DC

    36 reviews

    3.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Service was slow, food indifferent and overpriced.

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  4. Sharon

    Washington DC

    85 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    85 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Salt line is our regular go to for reliably good food and drinks. Service is always friendly and prompt and it is possible to have a conversation without too much noise. We had drinks, including great martinis, oysters and one arugula and broccolini salad for appetizers. Entrees were fabulous swordfish, red snapper, a seafood platter and the pasta with seafood. Everyone was satisfied with their choices. For dessert, a tiraimisu sundae and an apple Brown Betty to share. We enjoyed everything and appreciated the ability to catch up with friends for at least two hours. There was no hurry to leave and you can be sure we will return..

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  5. Shani

    Washington DC

    37 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was our first visit to this location. We went for a late lunch 3:30pm so the restaurant wasn’t busy. Service was excellent and timing was great. The server was fantastic, she greeted us warmly, asked about allergies and offered some of her favorite dishes which we appreciated. The oysters were outstanding and the smashbutger was melt in your mouth!

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  6. Timothy

    Atlanta Metro

    15 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on 13 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Simple, unadorned, nourishing. Portion sizes were modest, costs were what one would expect for this neighborhood. As a solid casual eatery delivering fresh seafood at market rates, this is a winner.

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  7. Annette

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Overall a little pricey for the quality of the food. They have a nice raw bar, though.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 12 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My lunch is experience was very good . We had great service from the front door to the meal delivery. The food was very fresh, hot, and well prepared even though we were at the tail end of the lunch time frame. Love the interior space

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  9. Frank

    Washington DC

    68 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    68 reviews

    Dined on 12 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Very disappointed in the service. My guest walked in to the restaurant for lunch and the host did not greet her. When we arrived and got seated, no server came to our table or provide water. After more than 10-15 minutes, I went up and complained. While things improved, we waiting fifteen minutes after our bill and credit cards were put out for someone to come back and run the cards--and that was after we had to flag another waiter down. We decided we not be going back. Food was average for price point.

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  10. maureen

    Washington DC

    33 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    For specializing in fish, none of the four of us enjoyed the seafood. For example the swordfish was very dry. Tasted like a recently defrosted slice which was overcooked. Actually rubbery. But perhaps the odd tasting sauce(s) was meant to obscure the fish. All four of us took a spoonful of the unidentifiable sauce and could not identify the overwhelming spice. fennel? Dill (my guess) even our lovely server Diana was unable to identify it. Simply too much going on in the mixture

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FAQs

The Salt Line - Bethesda offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (240) 534-2894.

The Salt Line - Bethesda is rated 4.5 stars by 584 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 64 times today

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Google Map for The Salt Line - Bethesda

7284 Woodmont Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814-2914

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Corner of Woodmont Ave and Hampden Lane
  • Area
    Bethesda
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–11:30 pm Fri 11:30 am–12:30 am Sat 11:00 am–12:30 am Sun 11:00 am–11:30 pm Happy Hour Mon–Thu, Sun 9:30 pm–11:30 pm Fri, Sat 9:30 pm–12:30 am
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American, Oyster Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    The Salt Line - Bethesda is about a .5 mile walk from Metro Red Line - Bethesda stop.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Eric McKamey
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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