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BlackSalt
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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581 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Rating Breakdown 581 reviews
5 stars
(302)
4 stars
(232)
3 stars
(39)
2 stars
(7)
1 star
(1)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- fit for foodies(411)
- neighborhood gem(346)
- special occasion(252)
- notable wine list(154)
- great for lunch(119)
- romantic(94)
BlackSalt Reviews List
Review 1 for BlackSalt
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Ask for back room for a quieter experience."
Dined on 5/15/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 2 for BlackSalt
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Wonderful value too!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"For $18.00, a wonderful lunch-time value. Good salad to begin with, excellent large and spicy mussels, ended by delightful dessert concoction of ice-cream and berries."
Dined on 5/13/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 3 for BlackSalt
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Good robust cuisine this time
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The menu was small for this luncheon, which is OK, but the good quality we are accustomed to at BlackSalt was still there."
Dined on 5/13/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, vibrant bar scene, notable wine list, kid-friendly, romantic, neighborhood gem, hot spot, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 4 for BlackSalt
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Mothers Day Brunch
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Its a challenging meal service for most restaurants, but we had an excellent meal. The restaurant was super busy, as you would expect. We were seated on time and the service was fast and courteous. There were three of us and one item came out cold and was immediately corrected. We had the Eggs Pontchartrain (probably the biggest "wow", biscuits & gravy, omelette, and home fries and all were very good. Loved the Cucumber Fizz! Would recommend."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: great for brunch
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Review 5 for BlackSalt
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Always one of our favorites. We were worried about Mother's Day and getting a limited menu or frazzled service, but they pulled it off spectaularly, as usual."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 6 for BlackSalt
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great brunch, but....
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We went for mothers day with a reservation. The food was absolutely fabulous. We tried the cabin eggs benediction and brioche French Toast. The actual food service was impeccable, how this restaurant is in a neighborhood that isn't anywhere near a Metro Station and taxis don't service. We had the restaurant call repeatedly and FINALLY after a 45 minute wait outside (the day was beautiful) we flagged down an off duty taxi who took pity on us. So this marred an otherwise perfect experience for us. If you're an out of town visitor, think twice about the brunch. It's a shame, but will affect your visit."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem
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Review 7 for BlackSalt
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Best Restaurant in DC
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"With out a doubt if you like seafood and good wine this is the best restaurant in DC. Worth the money."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic
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Review 8 for BlackSalt
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Fresh fish!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"You can't go wrong with any of the fresh fish selections! Be sure to select a tasty appetizer as well. My table feasted on the Belgian style mussels. Save room for dessert. As a Southerner, I am picky about key lime pie, but Black Salt's version is heavenly."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 9 for BlackSalt
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Very unique seafood market and restaurant. Great service."
Dined on 5/05/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 10 for BlackSalt
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
WONDERFUL dinner!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Everything was wonderful, staff was very friendly. Probably one of the best seafood restaurants out here in DC."
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, late-night find, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 11 for BlackSalt
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
suprised!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"it was a wonderful experience and the food and service were both outsanding which made us want to come back! Know that diners can order out of the menu from the market located as you walk in and have it prepared to your liking. Greaft concept- great people-fresh food and outsanding service!!
We will be back!"
Dined on 5/07/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 12 for BlackSalt
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Just about perfect, just
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"As someone who eats @ Blacksalt on average 1-2x a month, I have yet to have a bad meal, a bad experience or a bad time. Now, that might not seem like an outstanding recommendation, but when you run the #s, it is.
EVERY meal I've had has been very good, to great. The staff take great care of me, whether I'm there on my own, or with a group. I've taken a number of 1st dates there, and it's great for that. It's also great for one year anniversary dates as well!
Hard to go wrong w/anything on the menu, and while I LOVE wine, and enjoy perusing the list, I'll oft times just ask the sommelier to pick for me. And he's always spot.
Go. It's great. Really."
Dined on 9/15/2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, vibrant bar scene, great for brunch, late-night find, notable wine list, neighborhood gem
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Review 13 for BlackSalt
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Palisades P
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was great, It had the feel of a
well run family owed gathering place...."
well run family owed gathering place...."
Dined on 5/07/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 14 for BlackSalt
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Wonderful seafood
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Black Salt has the freshest seafood in town. Only wish that lunch menu would have more seafood options."
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: great for lunch
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Review 15 for BlackSalt
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Enjoyable dining experience
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Tuna tartare and sardine appetizers were excellent, as well as the assorted creme brulee dessert. My dining companion loved his food. Good service. Would definitely go back again to try more items on the menu."
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 16 for BlackSalt
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Back in less than a week
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I had to come back to get dessert because on my last visit I was too full. It was worth it. This time I ordered smaller dishes so I would have room for dessert. I bade the tuna tartar, the Malata mussels, and the derby pie. AMAZING! Thanks to Blacksalt for another wonderful visit. Next time I want to try the tasting menu!"
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, vibrant bar scene, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 17 for BlackSalt
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great seafood, with interesting preparations."
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 18 for BlackSalt
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
A-M-A-Z-I-N-G
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"That's all I can say. Probably my new favorite place ever."
Dined on 5/01/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, vibrant bar scene, romantic, scenic view, late-night find, notable wine list, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 19 for BlackSalt
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Fave in the hood;worthy destination
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Black Salt never disappoints. On a recent Monday the place was lively, the seafood super fresh and the presentation was fabulous. My favorite neighborhood place but well worth a drive for those in other parts of the city. I prefer weekdays to weekends when the place can be packed and a bit noisy."
Dined on 4/29/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 20 for BlackSalt
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Definitely give it a try!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This was my 4th visit to Blacksalt and like the others this did not disappoint. I enjoyed the food as usuall. The servic was great. The Dining room was a little noisy but that is nothing the staff can control. Please try the tuna tartar or the butterfish appetizer, the mussels and oysters are also great."
Dined on 4/29/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 21 for BlackSalt
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Seating near the bar is noisier than the very quiet back dining room."
Dined on 2/05/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, neighborhood gem
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Review 22 for BlackSalt
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Simply the best, freshest
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Simply the best, freshest seafood around, complete with artistic presentation.
Great fun to sit where you can watch the kitchen at work."
Great fun to sit where you can watch the kitchen at work."
Dined on 04/28/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 23 for BlackSalt
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Over-rated & under-impressed.
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This was our second time at Black Salt. The first time was for brunch. My husband and I went to dinner on April 25, 2013 for a Food & Friends event where the restaurant donates a percentage of your meal to the non-profit. We also donated separately that evening. We appreciate that the restaurant participated in the fundraising event. The wine selection is excellent. Our flounder was very fresh but dripping in butter but it overwhelmed the delicate fish flavor. Service was spotty. When our waiter was there, it was fine but he didn't return too often so overall we gave the service a fair rating. The bill was very high for 3 courses, two glass of wine and one beer. We probably won't return."
Dined on 04/25/2013
2012
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Review 24 for BlackSalt
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Worth the drive to Georgetown
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Loved this restaurant. We are from out of town and looked up online reviews. Food was fantastic and the chef's table was a great seat in the house. Perfect for a birthday dinner. We will return. If you take a cab though, prepare to wait but the staff is awesome about assisting you."
Dined on 04/26/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 25 for BlackSalt
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
YOU MUST EAT HERE!!!!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
"My wife found this resturant searching for someplace different to eat on our weekend getaway to the National Harbor. After reading all the rave reviews we decided to give it a try. We are very glad we did. Every aspect of the meal was PERFECT. The ambiance, the server (Eric), and the food…PERFECT. When we go to DC again this will be on the “must eat at” list."
Dined on 04/26/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 26 for BlackSalt
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Prepared squid grilled though
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Prepared squid grilled though menu said fried. Quite good!"
Dined on 04/27/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 27 for BlackSalt
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The food was amazing and the
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was amazing and the service was even better! This is one of the best restaurants in town for seafood lovers."
Dined on 04/27/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 28 for BlackSalt
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The Lunch Break menu is a
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The Lunch Break menu is a great value: three courses for $18 or four courses for $23. Great value for excellent food. The mussels were some of the best I've ever had!"
Dined on 04/26/2013
2003
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 29 for BlackSalt
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Amazing Food & Service! A Treasure!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"WOW! Fantastic food and service. Great seafood...some of the best I've had. Fabulous service and attention to detail. Our waiter was fantastic with suggestions. One of the best places I have dined in the world, bar none. Loved it, loved the food, loved the service. We were running late due to traffic and not being familiar with the city. I called the restaurant and they graciously held our table until we arrived--30 minutes late. So glad they did as we would have missed a fantastic experience. Amazing restaurant!"
Dined on 04/24/2013
2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 30 for BlackSalt
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Excellent food, poor service
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food was excellent, service unfortunately the opposite (waiter uninterested, literally "threw" silverware on our table; spoke to manager who shrugged in response)."
Dined on 04/24/2013
2012
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Review 31 for BlackSalt
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We celebrated my mom's birthday
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We celebrated my mom's birthday and had a great time. The food was fantastic. If you're looking to go beyond salmon in terms of seafood options - then this is the restaurant to go to."
Dined on 04/25/2013
2003
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 32 for BlackSalt
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Is This The Real BlackSalt?
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Our third visit. Thought that the first two were too good to be true - they were. This time the service was poor to nil. We both ordered a dozen oysters, and except for one they were fine. That oyster was beyond its shelf life, and that should never happen in a place that features oysters. We will probably visit again, in order to ascertain if the first two visits or the third are the real BlackSalt."
Dined on 04/25/2013
2010
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Review 33 for BlackSalt
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
WAAAY TOO NOISY for two...
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"WAAAY TOO NOISY for two... not much chance for dinner conversation til the crowd thinned out. Too bad."
Dined on 04/24/2013
2013
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Review 34 for BlackSalt
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Could be better
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food is very good, and beautifully presented. The service is attentive, although they did manage to mess up my order. They were quick to fix it, however. I find the chairs to be uncomfortable. The noise level can make conversation difficult. Overall, the high prices are not justified. Despite the tastiness of the food, I would not return."
Dined on 04/23/2013
2004
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Review 35 for BlackSalt
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Must try!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This is my new favorite restaurant in DC! Everything was perfect and very tasty! The car service with massaging seats was a nice added bonus!"
Dined on 04/12/2013
2007
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 36 for BlackSalt
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The Seafood is excellent.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The Seafood is excellent. It could not be better. I took a Jamaican friend(a retired Ambassador) who was visiting and I promised the very best seafood. He left impressed."
Dined on 04/17/2013
2011
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Review 37 for BlackSalt
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The menu is almost entirely
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The menu is almost entirely seafood, which is very fresh and high quality. The preparations are varied, and often creative. Our server knew the dishes so well that she could describe them in depth and give useful advice. The only failure from all the dishes our party of four had was the butterscotch pots de creme, which was very inventive but not that tasty. Everything else was superb."
Dined on 04/21/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 38 for BlackSalt
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
I loved everything about this
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I loved everything about this place. There's an upscale fish counter in front; the restaurant is farther back. The physical space is arranged well and the seating is comfortable. Kudos to the management and staff - every single person who approached us focused on us and was welcoming. The brunch dishes were original without being weird and were very fresh and very good. Parking was not difficult. I can go years in between such experiences. We'll be back."
Dined on 04/21/2013
2002
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 39 for BlackSalt
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
For a Sunday lunch, the hamburger
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"For a Sunday lunch, the hamburger was excellent and the crabcake was mostly gummy filler, a trio of creme brulees was quite good. Service was also pretty good if slightly inattentive at times but to be fair this is a very popular brunch destination and the restaurant was full. Despite being full the place was not as noisy as one might expect."
Dined on 04/21/2013
2007
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Review 40 for BlackSalt
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Exquisitely Superb. Phenomenal
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Exquisitely Superb. Phenomenal dining experience"
Dined on 04/20/2013
2012
Special Features: notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 41 for BlackSalt
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent, low-key special occasion
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Excellent. We did the 5-course chef's tasting menu and everything was outstanding. It was my birthday and BlackSalt is perfect for a low-key, special occasion. We sat in the back room and it was definitely more quiet than the main room. I like both dining rooms but they are very different."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 42 for BlackSalt
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food was great. Service bordered
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food was great. Service bordered on rude - inattentive, lackluster server. No enthusiasm whatsoever and it detracted from an otherwise enjoyable experience. Likely the luck of the draw as all other employees I observed seemed very good."
Dined on 04/19/2013
2010
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Review 43 for BlackSalt
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Off the charts exquisite meal
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We had the Chef's tasting with wine pairing for a birthday dinner. We've had some good meals in our time (including Italy, France) but the meal we had at Black Salt was OFF THE CHARTS possibly the best meal we have had in our lifetime (and our bday boy was 59!). Top to bottom excellent: from accomodating food allergies/preferences, to the superb dishes and perfectly selected wines, to great service. Each course (5!) was more exquisite than the one before it, culminating in off-the-charts deserts (3!). We were left speechless. The only downside was that the backroom got extremely loud when full - but after some tables left things quieted down - since we were there for 4 hours! The meal cost was off the charts as well but worth every penny."
Dined on 04/18/2013
2010
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 44 for BlackSalt
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
very expensive restaurant
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"very expensive restaurant compared to the food"
Dined on 04/17/2013
2012
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 45 for BlackSalt
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The food was great. My only
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was great. My only complaint was that my swordfish was too small. The portion should have been bigger. I have been to many less expensive restaurants whose swordfish was almost as tasty as here, but 1.5X lager. Other than that, it was a very nice dinner."
Dined on 04/16/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 46 for BlackSalt
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
I recently hosted a friend's
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I recently hosted a friend's birthday dinner at BlackSalt, and they went above and beyond any expectations. All I did was note in my OpenTable reservation that it was for my friend's birthday, and they gave us the best table in the house, printed special menus with my friend's name on it, and were extremely attentive. The food was unbelievable. If you can, I highly recommend going with the "chef's choice" preparation - a surprise that never disappoints. I could not have asked for a better experience."
Dined on 04/11/2013
2005
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 47 for BlackSalt
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Everything we ordered from
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Everything we ordered from starters to dessert was excellent. However, there was a toddler two tables away who shrieked throughout our entire meal. I think her parents and restaurant management should have done a better job of trying to quiet her down."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 48 for BlackSalt
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Anniversary dinner
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
"We came to celebrate our anniversary. We were given complimentary wine and oysters which was a lovely surprise. We had the 7 course tasting menu. Everything was impecable. From the hostess, to the waiter to the food. Great food selection, tasty dessert. Definitely will come back!"
Dined on 04/14/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 49 for BlackSalt
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The food and service at Black
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food and service at Black Salt is superb. The dining room is definitely the place, however, if you want to speak without raised voices. We had a terrific time."
Dined on 04/11/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 50 for BlackSalt
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
I was visiting the DC area
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I was visiting the DC area and thought I was going into town when I saw all these great reviews. I was shocked to find it was in a residential neighborhood but still great none-the-less.
Fresh fish, the oysters were fantastic. Just really fresh tasting. Well done!!!"
Dined on 04/11/2013
2003
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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