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BlackSalt, Washington, DC
BlackSalt, Washington, DC
BlackSalt, Washington, DC
BlackSalt, Washington, DC
BlackSalt, Washington, DC
Award-winning

BlackSalt

4.7 (6749)
$31 to $50
Seafood
4883 MacArthur Blvd., Washington, DC 20007

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 33 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood 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.
**A 4% charge is applied to all sales for card processing fees. Charge will be waived if paying with cash

Dining areas

Additional information

  • 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
    Aaliyah Sanders : (202) 342-9101
  • Location
    4883 MacArthur Blvd., Washington, DC 20007
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Neighborhood
    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, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 6,749 people are saying

BlackSalt reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Seafood

  • District of Columbia

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
BlackSalt delights with "delicious food," "superb service," and a warm, inviting atmosphere. Known for fresh, inventive seafood dishes, this upscale spot offers a "satisfying meal" experience. While prices are high, the quality of dishes like "ahi tuna" and "oysters Rockefeller" justifies the cost. Ideal for special occasions and seafood lovers.
6,749 Reviews

  1. Mildred VIP

    Washington DC43 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always outstanding food and service at Black salt. I cannot recommend highly enough!

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  2. Patrick VIP

    Washington DC19 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food but way overpriced. Entrees start in mid-50s.

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  3. Pierre

    Washington DC4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a pleasant dinning experience. The food is great. Not cheap, but it is particularly well executed. I like that this is not a pretentious atmosphere and that the noise level allows for normal conversation and yet some privacy.

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  4. Joe VIP

    Washington DC7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service. But you should be prepared that it is quite expensive.

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  5. Peggy VIP

    Washington DC77 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent soft shells and oysters Superb service Happy to see front room filled and buzzing but also happy to be seated in the elegant and luxe back room

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  6. elizabeth VIP

    Washington DC20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always delicious food, and service attentive and professional.

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  7. Nini VIP

    Washington DC27 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We’re been enjoying Black Salt for many years. Service still fine, as is the cooking & nice menu options. - however the prices are very high. The snapper for $55.00 had not much else on the plate - he looked a bit lonely… Our other issue is the 4% credit card charge. Understand that costs are rising, but credit card companies charge 1.5-3.5 % for transactions so 4 % just seems unreasonable. Seeing this occasionally, though not at higher end restaurants.

    1 person found this helpful

  8. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had not dined there for a while and regret that we hadn't. It will definitely be at the top of our list for future dining experiences.
    BlackSaltResponded 2 days ago
    Thank You for your 5 star review! We thrilled to hear you had such a positive experience and hope to see you again soon.

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  9. Holly VIP

    Washington DC5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 24, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food, but prices were high! Service was excellent.

    1 person found this helpful

  10. Heather VIP

    Washington DC12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyed a lovely dining experience with a good friend who was in town for a conference. Great service. Delicious food. Nice ambience. Prices aren’t inexpensive, but will be back for a special occasion.

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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 6749 OpenTable diners.

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

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  2. United States
  3. Washington, D.C. Area
  4. District of Columbia
  5. Palisades Northwest

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 33 times today
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
  • Neighborhood
    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, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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