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The Salt Line - Ballston, Arlington, VA

The Salt Line - Ballston

4.7
4.7
790 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
19:00

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Booked 37 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Lively
  • Good for special occasions
The Salt Line, the popular DC homage to New England’s iconic fish and oyster houses, brings a second location to Arlington’s burgeoning Ballston neighborhood. Just one year in, The Salt Line has already established itself as one of the top dining spots in Northern Virginia. Executive Chef Matt Singer is leading the kitchen team in partnership with award winning Long Shot Hospitality Chef/Partner Kyle Bailey. The Salt Line is where "New England meets the Chesapeake" so guests can expect the same New England classics and renowned raw bar found at the original location, along with lots of new chef driven fish and seafood entrees, house-made pastas, exciting selections of crudos, and of course the best lobster rolls around.

In addition to dining, the welcoming year round outdoor bar (tented in the winter) has also become a favorite neighborhood gathering spot and is the perfect place to enjoy The Salt Line's signature beverage program and grab what many say is the best burger in town.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Oyster Bar, Contemporary American
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–11:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (703) 566-2075
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Kyle Bailey
  • Area
    Arlington
  • Cross Street
    Wilson Blvd between Randolph and Quincy
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    5 minute walk from Ballston Metro
  • Additional
    Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

What 790 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Virginia - DC Suburbs

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Salt Line - Ballston is celebrated for its "warm and welcoming service" with standout servers like Chelsea, John, and Billy. Guests love the "fresh oysters" and "delicious seafood" offerings, including the lobster roll and Parker House rolls. The venue's lively atmosphere and reasonable prices make it a popular choice for brunch and special occasions. While some diners noted occasional service slowdowns, the overall dining experience remains highly praised.

790 Reviews
  1. Junaid

    Oklahoma City

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service. Energetic ambience. Covered and heated outdoor seating for our large group was nice. Lobster roll was below par. Excellent red snapper and Portuguese stew. Very good scallops and bok choy. Hot toddy was okay. Brussel sprouts were excellent; cauliflower was okay.

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  2. Robert

    Mexico City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible experience and service. The Portuguese soup was incredible. I’ll be back!

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  3. Lyssa

    VIP

    Washington DC

    34 reviews

    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful meal. Great service. Yummy seafood! Highly recommend

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  4. Liz

    VIP

    San Francisco

    39 reviews

    5.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on 5 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a delicious and enjoyable brunch. Our server Chelsea was a trooper, especially since our group included two toddlers. She took great care all of us, always with a smile. Food was delicious.

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  5. Jackie

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 3 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service and atmosphere are great! The food and drinks are fast and tasty!

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  6. Mitzy

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was phenomenal and the service, despite it being quite busy could not have been more on point! I will definitely be back!

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  7. vera

    San Diego

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 27 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding server John. He was very accommodating and helpful as well as personable. I will say that the choice of tables when we came in was Limited and so we sat at a booth, which turned out to be fine, but I think on the patio it might be nice if you had seating for parties greater than four. Otherwise, everything was very, very good.
    The Salt Line - BallstonResponded on 29 December 2024
    Hello Vera, Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear you had a great experience and that John made your visit so enjoyable. We hope to welcome you back again soon for another wonderful visit! Cheers, Matt Josephs - GM

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  8. Bruce

    Washington DC

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on 26 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place for seafood or a smashburger and great staff.

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  9. Andi

    Baltimore

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 26 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Have been several times. Best martini's ever! Also the seafood is always terrific. And the service is always warm and welcoming!

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  10. Tory

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 23 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love the Salt line! The staff (especially Billy and John) are so helpful and attentive and the food is amazing.

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FAQs

The Salt Line - Ballston offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (703) 566-2075.

The Salt Line - Ballston is rated 4.7 stars by 790 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
19:00

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Booked 37 times today

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Google Map for The Salt Line - Ballston

4040 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22203-4434

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Wilson Blvd between Randolph and Quincy
  • Area
    Arlington
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–11:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Oyster Bar, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    5 minute walk from Ballston Metro
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Kyle Bailey
  • Additional
    Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining
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