The Salt Line
Category: Seafood Bars, Oyster Bars, Waterfront
Neighborhood: Navy Yard
Price:
Address: 79 Potomac Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003, United States
✨ Vibe
A sophisticated yet relaxed nautical retreat right on the Anacostia River, featuring a stylish dining room and an expansive, string-lit patio with stunning waterfront views.
🍸 Best For
Riverfront dates, seafood-centric happy hours, Nationals game day pre-gaming, and celebratory group dinners.
🔥 Highlights
- Exclusive Raw Bar: Indulge in a rotating selection of fresh Chesapeake and New England oysters, including the signature "Dancing Molly" oyster available only at The Salt Line.
- New England Classics: The menu shines with perfectly executed coastal favorites like the buttery lobster rolls, crispy Brussels sprouts, and the crowd-pleasing baked pimento crab dip.
- Prime Waterfront Seating: Enjoy the river breeze on the outdoor corner couches or stay cozy on the heated, insulated patio designed for year-round comfort.
ℹ️ Need to Know
- Visit during "Happy Afternoon" (Monday–Friday until 6 PM) for discounted local oysters and beverage specials; the bar also opens early for any weekday Nationals game.
- Reservations are highly recommended for the main dining room, especially during the summer and on game days, though the bar and outdoor lounge offer a great casual vibe for walk-ins.
🔄 Weekly Events
⚾ Weekday Gameday Early Open
On any weekday afternoon gameday, The Salt Line opens early at least one hour prior to gametime with happy hour specials in effect.
⚾ Weekday Gameday Specials
On any weekday afternoon gameday, the restaurant opens early (at least one hour prior to gametime) and happy hour specials are in effect.
🥞 Weekend Brunch
Featuring classics like the Portuguese Egg Sandwich, Smoked Salmon Benedict, and 'The Perfect Storm' ultimate brunch cocktail (double bloody mary with shrimp, oyster, and coddie).
Happy Hour
Extended happy hour specials available all afternoon. Includes discounted local oysters and a variety of beer, wine, and cocktail specials.
Recent Reviews from Google
Great selection of oysters. Solid service, fantastic views of the river. They have outdoor seating to enjoy the river or a covered patio that's heated and insulated. Dinning room inside was also nice....
We had a lovely dinner at Salt Line. Maria provided excellent service and let us take our time. The oysters were very good, as was the pimento crab dip. My husband got the smash burger, which was...
Drinks, dinner, and dessert were great. Starting with crab dip and clam chowder were delicious. Trying the two different lobster rolls was a great idea as each one was delicious in its own right and...
The food was nice but the best part were the oysters. There isn’t parking close but could be dropped off easy. The drinks weren’t overly expensive and the food came out very quickly. I would say...
I came here on a date and we sat outside on the corner couch, which was a nice vibe—especially with the string lights overhead. I ordered the Brussels sprouts, and they were absolutely incredible. I...
