The Salt Line - Bethesda

4.5

601 Reviews

$31 to $50

Seafood

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 64 times today

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Charming

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.

Order delivery or takeout

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–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
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 601 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
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Salt Line in Bethesda offers a vibrant atmosphere with "excellent service" and a seafood-focused menu. Patrons rave about the "delicious" oysters and seafood dishes, such as the lobster roll and halibut cheeks. With attentive servers and a welcoming ambiance, it's a "Bethesda gem" for both casual and special occasions.

601 Reviews

D
Delmar
VIP
Washington DC
9 reviews
3.0
9 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The main course I had today (Bucatini and clams) was extremely salty. The lobster bisque, however, was excellent. The manager kindly offered me a dessert (raspberry sorbet, also excellent) as a palate cleanser. This was my second visit to The Salt Line, and I plan to return.
Is this helpful?
S
Shannon
Baltimore
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 18, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
My first experience at dinner time was excellent, but today for lunch was not very good. Had to wait ten minutes for our server to even greet us. The Crab salad was sub par unlike their lamb chops which are delicious. I will give it a third try but maybe again at dinner time.
Is this helpful?
S
Sue
Washington DC
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a great dinner at The Salt Line. The selection of raw oysters was great. Our party of 5 ordered a variety of dishes. Our favorites were the Parker house rolls, crab dip, baked cod, and hamachi crudo. Overall, everything was delicious, including the drinks. The service was kind and friendly. A special thanks to Ji, our server. Thank you for a very enjoyable evening!
Is this helpful?
P
Pradnya
Washington DC
21 reviews
4.0
21 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really interesting selection of oysters and the other options were great. Kind of annoying that half of the bar was taken up with a private party on a Friday night.
Is this helpful?
K
Kendrud
VIP
Baltimore
12 reviews
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
I enjoyed my experience. Second time eating here. My first experience was much better, which was the reason we came back. Me and the others in my party come to this area to attend concerts. We really like the restaurants in the area and this restaurant is one that we liked.
Is this helpful?
C
Connie
Washington DC
7 reviews
2.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
I was not impressed with what I ordered. I wanted the lobster roll, but was told it was sold out—Something unheard of at a seafood restaurant on a Friday night. The pimento crab dip was more pimento cheese than crab and the crackers served had the texture of cardboard. But the most disappointing dish was the Portuguese fish stew. I had bouillabaisse, Brazilian fish/seafood stews before, so I figured the flavors would be somewhat similar. It was awful. The sauce was watery, and the sausage had an off-putting taste and texture. I never had a seafood stew taste this bad. I’m not sure if I will come back.
Is this helpful?
A
Amelia
VIP
Washington DC
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent server and ambiance. Food overall was Meh.
Is this helpful?
K
Kate
VIP
New York City
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We enjoyed our meal. We like The Salt Line. We will return.
Is this helpful?
E
Ellen
VIP
Pittsburgh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely restaurant! Food, ambience, and service were outstanding! Might just note that the menu is somewhat limited, and the two desserts ordered were not exceptional.
Is this helpful?
F
Felicia
VIP
Washington DC
180 reviews
5.0
180 reviews
Dined on December 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service and food. Quiet and great place to go.
Is this helpful?

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 601 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 64 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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–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, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://thesaltline.getbento.com/location/the-salt-line-bethesda/
Phone number
(240) 534-2894
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.

The Salt Line - Bethesda

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Menu

What 601 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does The Salt Line - Bethesda offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is The Salt Line - Bethesda restaurant rated?

Is The Salt Line - Bethesda currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information