The Salt Line - Ballston

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   Erica

   Palm Springs

   10 reviews

   5.0

   10 reviews

   Dined on February 9, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Host was great as soon as we walked in, our waitress was on top of things even though it was busy! Their oysters were great and their crab dip has got to be one of the best things on the menu! Their clam chowder & entrees were great as well & love their spritz’s!
   

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   Ariel

   Washington DC

   2 reviews

   2.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on February 8, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 2

   We had an 8 PM reservation but weren’t seated until 9 PM. The staff acknowledged the delay but brushed it off, laughing and saying, "The table is closed out but not leaving lol." Our server was barely around, so when my order was wrong, I couldn’t even get it corrected. Despite plenty of open seats inside, we were placed outside in a cramped corner near the bar, surrounded by people drinking. The menu was unclear and overpriced, and for the cost, I expected much better service and food quality. No one acknowledged us when we left, and small amenities like toothpicks and salt water taffy—things that add a nice touch—were missing. Overall, a frustrating and disappointing experience.
   

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   Hannah

   Greater Boston

   14 reviews

   5.0

   14 reviews

   Dined on February 6, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Had an amazing dinner — our waiter was so friendly!
   

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   Rebecca

   Washington DC

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 6, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Wonderful experience, great service and delicious food
   

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   Richard

   VIP

   Washington DC

   88 reviews

   5.0

   88 reviews

   Dined on February 5, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   At first I was not impressed with the limited offerings for Restaurant Week. However, it turned out this was a great choice. The clam chowder was very light but wonderful and a full bowl. The spicy shrimp sandwich which was excellent came with a huge amount of home made fries. The dessert was a big bowl of chocolate mousse with nuts and small marshmallows on top and brownie underneath! I would have ordered any one of these by itself but for the special $35 restaurant week price it was great!
   

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   Barbara

   Washington DC

   5 reviews

   2.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on February 5, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   my sanwich was very very spicy — in fact choked and after telling server little spice. was given a new one wont be back
   

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   Angie

   Detroit

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on February 3, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We came to this restaurant for restaurant week. Our whole experience was great!! The service and food were both exceptional. Our booth was super comfortable. The decorations were very nice. We loved The Salt Line and will be back! Thank you
   

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   Sofia

   Washington DC

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 2, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Everyone was super kind and welcoming and the food was so good! Leo was a great server.
   

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   Jennifer

   VIP

   Richmond

   26 reviews

   5.0

   26 reviews

   Dined on February 1, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Fantastic service. Our server (older gentleman -didn’t get his name) was very thorough and went over all menu options for us. Service was efficient and non invasive. Nice ambiance and the food was out standing.
   

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    Sara

    Washington DC

    15 reviews

    3.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on January 31, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3

    We had been wanting to try Salt Line for some time, and restaurant week seemed to be a good occasion. We went with another couple and were quickly seated indoors, where we had a reservation. From that point on, our experience was disappointing. While the servers were very friendly, there was total confusion with our order. Drinks were wrong, water was unfilled, we received another table's oyster appetizer ( we did not have to pay), appetizers came out at different times and required our asking for them, entrees were ok but nothing special. The only one satisfied with her meal was the friend who ordered the Portuguese stew. Also the music was quite loud and annoying. Again...friendly staff, but we won't be back.
    

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