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The Salt Line - Bethesda, Bethesda, MD

The Salt Line - Bethesda

4.5
4.5
626 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
19:00
Booked 56 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
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.

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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
  • Area
    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
    Gluten-free Options

Menu

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What 626 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
  • 4.1Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Salt Line in Bethesda boasts a "fantastic atmosphere" with attentive service, making it a popular choice for seafood lovers. Standout dishes include the "outstanding oysters" and "delicious swordfish." While some find the menu limited, the "fresh seafood" and "friendly staff" create a memorable dining experience.

626 Reviews

  1. Mary

    Charlotte

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Zoe was great and so helpful! Oysters were amazing.

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  2. David

    VIP

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great evening. Oscar is a great waiter. We will be back Thanks

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  3. Rachael

    VIP

    Washington DC

    30 reviews

    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great dinner at Saltline Bethesda for my husband's birthday. The service and food was excellent. Despite the snow, all the staff was very accommodating and provided a nice experience for his birthday.

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  4. Jonathan

    Washington DC

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service at the restaurant was outstanding. Welcoming, knowledgeable, there when you needed them and yet we didnt feel they were hovering. Food arrived cooked perfectly and at the perfect pace. Our first time there, and it will not be our last.

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  5. Michael

    Columbus

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    This was ok — seemed expensive for what felt like a slightly upscale chain restaurant. Menu felt limited — only a few choices in each category although the actual food we ordered was fairly good.

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  6. Peter

    New York City

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    went for a quick happy hour dozen of oysters in the bar area - i loved the clam stuffies and was pleasantly surprised that there were non-ipa options on draft (porter was great)! wife thought the oysters were bland and thinks they were washed in water too much, losing their brine. we went for the dancing mollies after watching signature dish.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server Oskar did a fabulous job checking on us making sure everything came out right shared great conversation best server ever 

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  8. LUIZ ALBERTO

    VIP

    Cancun

    39 reviews

    5.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on 6 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a fantastic restaurant in Bethesda!! It's always a pleasure to have dinner and have amazing memories.

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  9. Joe

    Washington DC

    15 reviews

    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on 25 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife's scallops were over cooked and my platter was almost all fried food. I didn't realize that based on the menu description. Just told what was included but not how it was prepared.

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  10. Abdul

    Washington DC

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 25 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Menu is not extensive but it is good, not much bang for your buck. Service was a bit lacking because it was a bit busy. All in all a good experience

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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 4.5 stars by 626 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 56 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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
  • Area
    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
    Gluten-free Options
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