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BlackSalt, Washington, DC
Award-winning

BlackSalt

4.7
4.7
6735 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 30 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
BlackSalt is the much anticipated concept restaurant from Chef Jeff Black, featuring an upscale fish market fronting a vibrant bar and elegant restaurant.
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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Global, International, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (202) 342-9101
  • Website
    http://www.blacksaltrestaurant.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Quanta Robinson
  • Private party facilities
    BlackSalt offers semi-private areas of the restaurant that will accommodate up to 30 guests.
  • Private party contact
    Aaliyah Sanders : (202) 342-9101
  • Location
    4883 MacArthur Blvd., Washington, DC 20007
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Neighbourhood
    Palisades Northwest
  • Cross Street
    V Street NW
  • Parking details
    metered weekdays, nonmetered weekends
  • Public transit
    Foggy Bottom Metro/Dupont CircleD6 Bus Stop
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 6,735 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Seafood

  • District of Columbia

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
BlackSalt offers "superb seafood" with "terrific service" in a "cozy neighborhood" setting. Diners rave about the freshness of dishes like oysters and clam chowder, and the restaurant's "attention to detail" for special occasions. While it may be pricey, the quality and ambiance make it a "favorite for celebrations."

6,735 Reviews

  1. Tulani

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The homemade ginger beer was great! Tell them less ice for a stronger taste. The crab cake was delicious! The branzino was amazing as well. Great service and food quality.

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  2. Sanjiv

    Washington DC

    19 reviews

    4.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Limited fish options but the two on offer were good

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  3. Jennifer

    VIP

    Houston

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious! Seafood with a sophisticated preparation. The French mussels were outstanding. The Branzino was also very good. We will dine here again!

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  4. Dave

    Charlotte

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Oysters were very nice. Clam chowder very good. Crab cakes, just ok, really too expensive for what they were. Service was very good. Oysters Rockefeller were excellent. Nice selection of seafood.

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  5. Firsttimevisitor

    Miami

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Lunch on a Saturday. Very good food and service. Parking is inconvenient

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  6. Judy

    VIP

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 21, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Not sure how Black Salt is so crowded. Prices are insane and atmosphere more dark and dingy than anything else. $58 for a salmon entree and an $80 steak that came out rare when asked for medium. A simple meat thermometer would be good for the kitchen. We ordered a quinoa salad that was $25. Red snapper for $56. There are consistently better and more reasonably priced restaurants such as Et Viole almost across the street. Our party felt like we were being taken advantage of. Total bill plus tip was $425 and this is with only one drink ordered and the ribeye was removed from the bill.

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  7. Eric

    VIP

    Washington DC

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic! Really enjoyed it. Would return again

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  8. Jeffrey

    VIP

    Washington DC

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Amazing seafood, beautifully prepared. Perfect for casual or intimate meals. Love the market in the front and the quality of service. Had not been there in years, but will go back soon.

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  9. Craig

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic as always. Every dish was a delight. Terrific service and the freshest seafood. At the top of our list of favorite restaurants. We love BlackSalt!

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  10. john

    Washington DC

    60 reviews

    5.0

    60 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is our favorite place in the DMV to get a high quality seafood meal. BY FAR! Offerings are extensive and preparations range from simple classics to highly creative combinations. We love their fried clams, oysters Rockefeller, and clam chowder. Their fish specials are superb. Last night I selected a specific fish from the market for them to prepare. Room in front usually high energy while room in back better for a quiet meal. Why this restaurant is not in Washingtonian Top 100 is bewildering.

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FAQs

BlackSalt offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 342-9101.

BlackSalt is rated 4.7 stars by 6735 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 30 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for BlackSalt

4883 MacArthur Blvd., Washington, DC 20007

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Cross Street
    V Street NW
  • Neighbourhood
    Palisades Northwest
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Global, International, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    metered weekdays, nonmetered weekends
  • Public transit
    Foggy Bottom Metro/Dupont CircleD6 Bus Stop
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Quanta Robinson
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.blacksaltrestaurant.com/
  • Phone number
    (202) 342-9101
  • Private party facilities
    BlackSalt offers semi-private areas of the restaurant that will accommodate up to 30 guests.
  • Private party contact
    Aaliyah Sanders : (202) 342-9101

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