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The Salt Line - Bethesda, Bethesda, MD

The Salt Line - Bethesda

4.6 (669)
$31 to $50
Seafood
7284 Woodmont Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814-2914

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 43 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Lively
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.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American, Oyster Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–11:30 pm Sat 11:00 am–11:30 pm Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • 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.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    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, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 669 people are saying

The Salt Line - Bethesda 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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Salt Line in Bethesda offers a vibrant dining experience with "delicious food" and "outstanding service." Guests rave about the fresh oysters, clam chowder, and appetizers. The ambiance is lovely, making it a great spot for family dining or a date night. However, some have noted service inconsistencies and noise issues.

670 Reviews
  1. David

    Chicago1 review

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Just a suggestion to have a 9 ounce wine pour. Otherwise great and our waiter was super helpful with the menu and drink options.

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  2. Helen VIP

    Washington DC20 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food. The server was incompetent. Did not send in part of our order. Brought appetizers and mains at the same time.

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  3. Elissa VIP

    New York City17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Keisha was one of the best servers we ever had. Thank you!

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  4. Brad VIP

    Chicago70 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I were staying nearby and found The Salt Line after an online search. We decided to give it a try and were not disappointed. Everything was great! Raw oysters, clam chowder soup, bread and our entrees were delicious.

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  5. Burt

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great for family dining or drinks at the bar. Wonderful atmosphere and service.

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  6. Carrie VIP

    Washington DC10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding! So happy to have found this place! Best hamburger around, and yummy appetizers.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was delicious. Outside seating with the trees was lovely. Thank you!

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  8. Brett VIP

    Washington DC28 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The place was hoping and service was surprisingly slow. Almost painfully so.

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  9. Jack

    Washington DC6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was our anniversary, and the staff went all out for us from the minute we checked in. Great food, great service plus a glass of Prosecco and an ice cream dessert on the house. Thanks for a memorable night!

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  10. Miriam

    Washington DC2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waitress was awesome ! she was very sweet and polite, she knew the menu and made great food recommendations.

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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 4.6 stars by 669 OpenTable diners.

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

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  5. Bethesda

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 43 times today
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
  • Neighborhood
    Bethesda
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–11:30 pm Sat 11:00 am–11:30 pm Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • 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
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
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