The Salt Line

The Salt Line is a New England-style seafood restaurant at 79 Potomac Ave SE in the Navy Yard neighbourhood of Washington, D.C., United States, close to Nationals Park. The menu is built around a raw bar and the seafood of the northeastern coast, and the signature dishes are the lobster roll, raw bar oysters, clam chowder and fish and chips. The dining room is bright and casual, with a coastal feel, a bar, a large open layout and a lively, moderately loud atmosphere that gets busier on baseball game days and weekend evenings. Dress is casual. The beverage programme includes beer, wine and cocktails, with oysters and chilled seafood paired with white wines and local beer, and the bar is a popular place for happy hour. Prices are in the $$ tier. Reservations are recommended and can be made by calling +1-202-506-2368. Because of the proximity to the ballpark, game days produce long waits, and visitors who plan to eat before a game should book ahead or arrive early. Listings show Monday to Thursday service from 4pm to 9:30pm, Friday from noon to 10:30pm, Saturday from 11am to 10:30pm and Sunday from 11am to 9:30pm per an AAA listing, so confirming the schedule by phone is advisable. The Navy Yard location is also close to the Anacostia Riverwalk Trail and the Yards Park, making the restaurant a convenient stop during a waterfront walk. Visitors who want the raw bar experience can order oysters by the half-dozen, while those who prefer a fuller meal can choose the lobster roll with a side or the fish and chips. The restaurant suits groups, families and fans heading to games.