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BlackSalt, Washington, DC
Award-winning

BlackSalt

4.8
4.8
6708 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 46 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
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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Dining areas

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
  • 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
    Nur Sulistiono: (202) 342-9101
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Neighborhood
    Palisades Northwest
  • Cross street
    V Street NW
  • Parking details
    metered weekdays, nonmetered weekends
  • Public transit
    Foggy Bottom Metro/Dupont Circle<br />D6 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

What 6,708 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
BlackSalt is a seafood lover's paradise, celebrated for its "amazing" and "freshest fish" in the DMV. Guests rave about the "seamless" wait staff and "attentive" service. Its diverse menu offers exquisite seafood dishes, from oysters to Branzino. Perfect for special occasions, BlackSalt promises "memorable" dining experiences.

6,708 Reviews
  1. Irma

    New York City

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Food! Exceptional staff! Our server Erica was just outstanding!

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  2. Sharon

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The tuna and halibut were outstanding. Oysters too were great.

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  3. Rhonda

    Orlando

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good, service was awesome! Birthday dinner with my family and Black Salt did not disappoint. Thank you for making my day special 😘❤

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  4. Murat

    Washington DC

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    BS is my favorite seafood place. Their oysters are the best! Always fresh.

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  5. Paul

    Washington DC

    26 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A favorite. Such a nice experience, every time.

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  6. Nick

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    My wife and I have chosen Black Salt for special occasion dinners over the years and have never had less than an exemplary experience. It's not inexpensive but the quality of the seafood, presentation and service are outstanding.

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  7. Lynne

    Washington DC

    40 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Grilled sardines were great but Halibut overcooked and dry. Plum tart sweet and good. Very cold in back room.

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  8. Jill

    Washington DC

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    All our dishes were outstanding. The service was attentive but not fussy. Highly recommend

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  9. Anne

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another wonderful experience at Black Salt. Attentive, energetic staff, great ambience, easy to converse. The food is extraordinary, always fresh, a seafood haven. The seafood ceviche is my favorite appetizer, plenty to share or savor on your own. The tuna poke bowl is great as an entree or starter if really hungry. You cannot go wrong with any dish on the menu. The key lime pie is always my go to dessert. Worth the visit for any occasion.

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  10. Catherine

    Washington DC

    12 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We love this restaurant and have been many times. But in our experience they have chronic time management problems. We may find another favorite place.

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FAQs

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

BlackSalt is rated 4.8 stars by 6708 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 PM
Booked 46 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
  • Neighborhood
    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
  • 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
    Nur Sulistiono: (202) 342-9101
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