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Monday - Thursday: 4 PM – 10 PM
Dinner 4 PM - 9:30 PM | Bar Last Call 10PM

Friday: 12 PM – 11 PM
Lunch 12 PM - 4 PM | Dinner 4 PM - 10:30 PM | Bar Last Call 11 PM

"Happy Afternoon": Monday - Friday Open-6 PM
1/2 price oysters & beverage specials available along with full menu 

Saturday: 11 AM – 11 PM
Brunch  11 AM - 3 PM | Dinner 4 PM-10:30 PM | Bar Last Call 11 PM

Sunday: 11 AM – 10 PM
Brunch  11 AM - 3 PM | Dinner 4 PM - 9:30 PM | Bar last call 10 PM


Dear valued guests: DC restaurants have been operating with dynamic and significant increases in labor wages, food costs, and the general cost of doing business in DC.  We have chosen to implement a 4% operational surcharge - which does not go towards gratuity - as the most comprehensive way to address this.  

We appreciate your support and understanding.


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Oysters updated daily to feature the freshest offerings from the Chesapeake and New England regions.

Oysters

  • Rotating Selection

    Each day The Salt Line features a rotating selection of local Chesapeake and New England oysters.

  • When available, look for The Salt Line signature oyster 'Dancing Molly' on the menu. The Salt Line has collaborated with Harris Creek Oysters to bring you this exclusive oyster from St Michael's on Maryland's Eastern Shore. Dancing Molly is the quintessential Chesapeake Oyster so be sure to give em a try whenever they are in the rotation!

Towers

oysters • clams • crab • lobster • shrimp • seafood charcuterie • chef’s daily goodies • accoutrements

  • The Kraken

    serves 2-3 guests

    $157

  • The Leviathan

    serves 4-6 guests

    $205

Treasures

  • Cocktail Shrimp

    $4.50 EACH

    $4.50

  • Middleneck Clams

    $1.50 EACH

    $1.50

  • Snow Crab Claws

    $6 EACH

    $6

  • King Crab Legs

    $38 per 1/2 lb

    $38

  • Rockfish Tartare

    worcestershire mayo, pickled mustard seed, fried capers, potato crisps

    $18

  • Tuna Tartare

    spicy tomato water gelee, red tobiko, golden balsamic vinegar, basil

    $20

  • Arctic Char Crudo

    cucumber, marinated fennel, green apple, seaweed furikake

    $18

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    • Brunch served Saturday & Sunday 11am-3pm


    Classics

    • Parker House Rolls

      fresh baked, served with housemade Chesapeake butter

      $6

    • Clam Chowder

      clams, bacon, potato, celery, oyster crackers

      cup $7

      bowl $12

    • Coddies

      salt cod, Yukon gold potato, house yellow mustard, saltines

      $10

    • Stuffies

      three baked topneck clams, smoked linguica, lemon, breadcrumbs, house hot sauce

      $13

    • Fried Clam Bellies

      Ipswich clams, tartar sauce, lemon

      $22

    • New England Baked Cod

      Ritz cracker crust, baby spinach, green garlic potato puree

      $29

    • Waterman's Platter

      fried fish, oysters, shrimp, & scallops with fries, & coleslaw

      $36

    Appetizers

    • Baked Pimento Crab Dip

      Tillamook cheddar, lump crab, green tabasco, Old Bay crab chips, scallions

      $19

    • TSL Chopped Salad

      romaine, mixed greens, roasted tomatoes, marinated cucumbers, garlic breadcrumbs, dijon-parmesan vinaigrette

      $14

    • Baked Oysters

      cured chorizo, jalapeño, manchego cheese

      $26

    Crudos

    • Rockfish Tartare

      Worcestershire mayo, pickled mustard seeds, fried capers, potato crisps

      $18

    • Tuna Tartare

      spicy tomato water gelee, red tobiko, golden balsamic vinegar, basil

      $20

    • Arctic Char Crudo

      cucumber, marinated fennel, green apple, seaweed furikake

      $18

    Brunch

    served Saturdays & Sundays 11AM-3PM

    • Portuguese Egg Sandwich

      fried egg, Linguica sausage patty, ‘gansett beer tomato gravy, spicy scallion relish, semolina sweet roll, served with fries or greens

      $16

    • Smoked Salmon & Johnny Cakes

      whipped dill creme fraiche, herb salad, poached egg

      $27

    • Steak & Eggs

      bistro filet, crispy fingerling potatoes, chipotle butter, served with two fried eggs and cilantro chimichurri

      $29

    • Grilled Gulf Shrimp & Grits

      Marsh Hen cheddar grits, marinated shrimp, grilled scallions

      $26

    • THE SALT LINE'S ULTIMATE BRUNCH COCKTAIL "THE PERFECT STORM"

      Double bloody Mary, lobster claw, cocktail shrimp, dressed oyster, fried coddie

      $31

    Sandwiches

    served w/fries or greens

    • New England Smash Burger

      two ground chuck patties, american cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickle, mayo, sesame bun

      $20

    • Lobster Roll / MKT

      choice of dressed or buttered, split top bun

      MARKET PRICE

    • Maine Peekytoe Crab Roll

      lemon, mayo, celery, chives, split top bun

      $34

    • Spicy Fried Shrimp Roll

      shredded lettuce, pickled red onion, lemon aioli, split top bun

      $20

    • Crispy Fish Sandwich

      lettuces, pickled shallot, tartar sauce, chile

      $19

    • North Shore Roast Beef

      bbq sauce, horseradish cream, american cheese, onion roll

      $19

    Sides

    • Fries

      $10

    • Roasted Baby Carrots

      chipotle harissa, spiced pepita crumble, romesco sauce

      $13

    • Roasted Cauliflower

      herb tahini, lemon garlic yogurt, pomegranate seeds, crispy chickpeas

      $13

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    • Kids Menu

    • Cheeseburger

      potato bun, single patty, American cheese, served with fries and fresh fruit

      $9

    • Hot Dog

      split top bun, served with fries and fresh fruit

      $7

    • Fish Sticks

      fried fish, served with fries and fresh fruit

      $9

    • Kid's Pasta

      Pasta Tossed with Butter & Parmesan

      $9

    SPARKLING

    • Crémant de Bordeaux / 66

      Louis Vallon, Brut, Bordeaux, France, NV

    • Crémant d'Alsace Rosé / 72

      Willm, Brut Rosé, Alsace, France, NV

    • Prosecco / 63

      Poggio Costa, Veneto, Italy, NV

    • Cava / 102

      Gramona, Imperial, Brut, Corpinnat, Penedés, Spain, 2017

    • Champagne / 104

      Aubert et Fils, Brut, Épernay, Champagne, France, NV

    • Champagne Rosé / 114

      Gaston Belvigne, Brut Rosé, Épernay, Champagne, France, NV

    • Champagne 1er Cru / 156

      Collet, “Art Déco”, Brut, Champagne, France, NV

    • Champagne / 262

      Louis Roederer, “Collection 243”, Brut, Champagne, France, NV

    White

    • Txakoli / 72

      Txomin Etxaniz, Getaria, Basque Country, Spain, 2022

    • Alvarinho / 68

      Nortico, Minho, Portugal, 2022

    • Riesling / 68

      Carl Graff, Mosel, Germany

    • Pinot Blanc / 72

      Trimbach, Alsace, France, 2021

    • Sancerre / 86

      Domaine Girault, "Le Grand Moulin", Sancerre, Loire Valley, France, 2022

    • Verdicchio / 83

      Tenute Pieralisi, Classico Superiore, "Villaia", Marche, Italy, 2020

    • Bordeaux Blanc / 83

      Clos de Lunes, "Lune d'Argent", Bordeaux, France, 2020

    • Assyrtiko / 78

      Skouras, "Wild Ferment", Peloponnese, Greece, 2022

    • Gavi di Gavi / 83

      Fontanafredda, Gavi, Piedmont, Italy, 2021

    • Fiano / 79

      Mastroberardino, "Radici", Fiano di Avellino, Campania, Italy, 2018

    • Arneis / 86

      Cascina Bongiovanni, Langhe, Italy, 2022

    • Rioja Blanco / 75

      Viña Otano, “Barrel Fermented”, Rioja, Spain, 2019

    • Chardonnay / 72

      Origin, Central Coast, California, 2022

    • Chardonnay / 99

      Domaine Fourrey, Chablis, Burgundy, France, 2021

    • Chardonnay / 240

      Domaine Roux Pere et Fils, Chassagne Montrachet, Burgundy, France, 2021

    • Gewürtztraminer / 174

      Albert Boxler, Grand Cru, Alsace, France, 2017

    Rose & Skin-Contact

    • Garnacha Rosé / 63

      Arcade, Olé & Obrigado X TSL, Spain, 2022

    • Provence Rosé / 72

      Chateau Paradis, Provence, France, 2022

    • Pinot Noir Rosé / 78

      Bernard Rion, Vieilles Vignes Cuvée, Coteaux Bourguignons, France, 2022

    • Pinot Gris, Muscat & Riesling / 95

      Kelley Fox, “Nerthus,” Willamette Valley, Oregon, 2021 (orange wine - skin contact)

    RED

    • Gamay / 90

      Jean Foillard, Beaujolais Village, Beaujolais, Burgundy, France, 2021

    • Pinot Noir / 126

      Michel Gay et Fils, “Vieilles Vignes”, Chorey-Les-Beaune, Burgundy, France, 2017

    • Pinot Noir / 360

      Domaine Jean Grivot, Vosne-Romanée, Burgundy, France, 2020

    • Pinot Noir / 72

      Scheid Family, "Tassajara", Monterey, California, 2022

    • Pinot Noir / 120

      Blood Root, Sonoma County, California, 2019

    • Vernatsch / 82

      Erbhof Unterganzner, “St. Magdalener,” Südtiroler, Alto Adige, Italy, 2018

    • Syrah / 63

      Château de Saint Cosme, Côtes-du-Rhône, France, 2021

    • Rioja Blend / 190

      CVNE, “Imperial,” Gran Reserva, La Rioja, Spain, 2016

    • Super Tuscan / 72

      Aia Vecchia, "Lagone", Tuscany, Italy, 2022

    • Rhône Blend / 168

      Domaine de la Solitude, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, France, 2019

    • Bordeaux Blend / 106

      Chateau Siaurac, Lalande de Pomerol, Bordeaux, France, 2016

    • Cabernet Sauvignon / 100

      Textbook, Napa Valley, California, 2021

    • Cabernet Sauvignon / 148

      Whitehall Lane, Napa Valley, California, 2020

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    • Draft Beers

    • Narragansett

      Gansett Lager / lager / 5% / RI

      $8

    • Halfway Crooks

      ALL CAPS / export lager / 6% / GA

      $13

    • Schilling

      Alexandr / Czech pilsner / 5% / NH

      $9

    • Allagash

      White / wheat beer / 5.2% / ME

      $9

    • Other Half

      Rotating Selection / DC

      $12

    • Maine

      Rotating Selection / ME

      $13

    • RaR

      Nanticoke Nectar / ipa / 7.4% / MD

      $10

    • The Test

      Continuum of Infinities / tipa / 10% / NY

      $14

    • J. Wakefield

      Lil’ Hugs / fruited sour / 6% / FL

      $12

    • Halfway Crooks

      Shell / schwarzbier / 4.5% / GA

      $13

    • Port City

      Porter / American porter / 7.2% / VA

      $8

    • Guinness

      Draught / stout / 4.2% / Ireland

      $10

    • Potters

      Petite Cider / cider / 4.5% / VA

      $9

    Canned Beers

    • Narragansett

      Fresh Catch / golden ale / 4.2% / RI

      $8

    • National Bohemian

      Natty Boh / lager / 4.3%

      $6

    • Narragansett

      Del's Shandy / shandy / 4.7% / RI

      $8

    • Resident Culture

      Lightning Drops / ne ipa / 6.5% / NC

      $14

    • Other Half

      Blue Crab / ipa / 6.5% / DC

      $14

    • Other Half

      Mmm…Fruit: Cherry + Plum / fruited sour / 6.5% / DC

      $14

    • Upweller 500mL

      Salts / tart wheat ale / 4.4% / DC (Brewed with oysters)

      $25

    • Artifact

      Long Way Back / cider / 5.4% / MA

      $12

    • Athletic Brewing

      Run Wild / n/a ipa / <0.5% / CT

      $8

    Cocktails

    • TSL Martini

      Tito’s vodka, Old Tom gin, Lustau Manzanilla sherry, pickled lemon brine, rosemary

      $18

    • Speak of the Devil

      Vodka, Chambord, pineapple, lemon, fire tincture

      $16

    • Snake Eyes

      Del Maguey mezcal, Altos blanco, lime, coconut water, banana

      $16

    • Appletunity

      Absolut vodka, calvados, orchard fruits, lemon, flowers

      $16

    • Rosé Spritz

      Lillet rosé, vodka, strawberry, basil, lemon

      $15

    • Lychee Paloma

      Altos blanco, Soho lychee liqueur, grapefruit soda, lime

      $15

    • Spicy Sandia Marg

      Altos blanco, Aperol, orange liqueur, watermelon, lime, fire tincture

      $17

    • Fish House Punch

      Don Q aged & spiced rums, brandy, peach, assam tea, lemon oleo

      $16

    • Cape Codder G&T

      Malfy Gin Originale, house cranberry tonic, lime

      $15

    • Frozen DC Crush

      DC Brau Orange Crush, Absolut vodka, Don Q Orange, lime & orange juice

      $16

    • Frozen Del's Shandy

      Narragansett Del's Shandy, Absolut vodka, lemonade

      $16

    White

    • Alvarinho / 15 / 68

      Nortico, Minho, PT

    • Riesling / 15 / 68

      Carl Graff, Mosel, DEU

    • Sancerre / 19 / 86

      Domaine Girault, "Le Grand Moulin", Loire Valley, FR

    • Sauvignon Blanc / 14 / 63

      Kuranui, Marlborough, NZ

    • Chardonnay / 16 / 72

      Origin, Clement Hills, Monterey, CA

    Rosé & Orange

    • Provence Rosé / 16 / 72

      Chateau Paradis, Provence, FR

    • Garnacha Rosé / 14 / 63

      Arcade, Olé & Obrigado X TSL, ES

    Red

    • Pinot Noir / 16 / 72

      Scheid Family, "Tassajara", Monterey, CA

    • Tuscan Blend / 16 / 72

      Aia Vecchia, “Lagone”, Tuscany, IT

    • Syrah / 14 / 63

      Château de Saint Cosme, Côtes-du-Rhône, FR

    • Cab Sauvignon / 17 / 76

      Ultraviolet, Mendocino, CA

    Sparkling

    • Prosecco / 14 / 63

      Poggio Costa, Brut, Veneto, IT, NV

    • Sparkling Rosé / 16 / 72

      Willm, Crémant d'Alsace, Alsace, FR, NV

    • Champagne / 23 / 104

      Aubert et Fils, Brut, Epernay, Champagne, FR, NV

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    • Dessert

    • Ultimate Banana Split

      vanilla, chocolate & strawberry ice cream, banana, strawberry & pineapple compotes, crushed peanuts

      $16

    • Blueberry Icebox Pie

      cracker crust, pastry cream, whipped mascarpone, candied ginger

      $12

    • Banana Pudding Panna Cotta

      coconut, dulce de leche, nilla wafers

      $14

    • Raspberry Sorbet

      $7

    Coffee

    • Drip Coffee

      M.E. Swings Mesco Blend, Washington DC

      $5

    • Cold Brew

      M.E. Swings High Mountain Blend, Washington DC

      $7

    • Numi Organic Teas

      $5

    After Dinner Drinks

    • TSL Espresso Martini

      vodka, Kahlua, M.E. Swings cold brew

      $15

    • Bodegas Lustau

      PX San Emilio, Jerez de la Frontera, Spain

      $12

    • Braulio

      Amaro, Valtellina, Italy

      $15

    • Château Gravas

      Sauternes, Bordeaux, France, 2020

      $13

    Dinner served Monday through Sunday starting at 4pm 

    Classics

    • Parker House Rolls

      fresh baked, served with housemade Chesapeake butter

      $6

    • Clam Chowder

      clams, bacon, potato, celery, oyster crackers

      cup $7

      bowl $12

    • Coddies

      salt cod, Yukon gold potato, house yellow mustard, saltines

      $10

    • Stuffies

      three baked topneck clams, smoked linguica, lemon, breadcrumbs, house hot sauce

      $13

    • Fried Clam Bellies

      Ipswich clams, tartar sauce, lemon

      $22

    • New England Baked Cod

      Ritz cracker crust, baby spinach, green garlic potato puree

      $29

    • Waterman's Platter

      fried fish, oysters, shrimp, & scallops with fries & coleslaw

      $36

    Appetizers

    • Baked Pimento Crab Dip

      Tillamook cheddar, lump crab, green tabasco, Old Bay crab chips, scallions

      $19

    • TSL Chopped Salad

      romaine, mixed greens, roasted tomatoes, marinated cucumbers, garlic breadcrumbs, dijon-parmesan vinaigrette

      $14

    • Baked Oysters

      cured chorizo, jalapeño, manchego cheese

      $26

    Crudos

    • Rockfish Tartare

      worcestershire mayo, pickled mustard seeds, fried capers, potato crisps

      $18

    • Tuna Tartare

      spicy tomato water gelee, red tobiko, golden balsamic vinegar, basil

      $20

    • Arctic Char Crudo

      cucumber, marinated fennel, green apple, seaweed furikake

      $18

    Entrées

    • Grilled Swordfish

      brown butter spinach sauce, creamy orzo, sunchoke barigoule

      $32

    • Portuguese Stew

      Maine mussels, middleneck clams, market fish, smoked chourico, peewee potato, fennel, cilantro, sourdough

      $34

    • Crab Agnolotti

      pumpkin bisque, white wine poached pears, spiced pepitas, Gorgonzola fondue

      $29

    • Pan Seared Scallops

      tomato passata, confit eggplant, roasted zucchini, grana padano

      $34

    • Glazed Berkshire Pork Chop

      miso-mustard bbq, cheddar grits, haricot vert

      $37

    • Seared Whole Snapper

      creamy maple butternut squash, quinoa salad, pecans, brussels sprout petals

      $34

    Sandwiches

    served w/fries or greens

    • New England Smash Burger

      two ground chuck patties, american cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickle, mayo, potato bun

      $20

    • Lobster Roll / MKT

      choice of buttered or dressed, split top bun

      MARKET PRICE

    • Maine Peekytoe Crab Roll

      lemon, mayo, celery, chives, split top bun

      $34

    • Spicy Fried Shrimp Roll

      shredded lettuce, pickled red onion, lemon aioli, split top bun

      $20

    • Crispy Fish Sandwich

      lettuces, pickled shallot, tartar sauce, chile

      $19

    • North Shore Roast Beef

      horseradish cream, bbq sauce, american cheese, onion roll

      $19

    Sides

    • Fries

      $10

    • Roasted Baby Carrots

      chipotle harissa, spiced pepita crumble, romesco sauce

      $13

    • Roasted Cauliflower

      herb tahini, lemon garlic yogurt, pomegranate seeds, crispy chickpeas

      $13

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    • Happy Hour specials are available Monday - Thursday from 4PM-6PM and Fridays from 12PM-6PM.


    Oysters

    • Local Oysters

      1/2 off all local VA & MD Oysters

    Beer

    • Draft Beer

      Narragansett / Gansett Lager / lager

      $6

    • Draft Beer

      RAR / Nanticoke Nectar / ipa

      $8

    • Canned Beer

      Narragansett / Del’s Shandy / shandy

      $6

    Cocktails

    • Cape Codder G & T

      Malfy gin, house cranberry tonic, lime

      $12

    • Lychee Paloma

      Altos tequila, Soho lychee liqueur, grapefruit soda, lime

      $12

    • Rosé Spritz

      Lillet rosé, vodka, strawberry, basil, lemon

      $12

    • Snake Eyes

      Del Maguey mezcal, Altos blanco, lime, coconut water, banana

      $12

    Wine

    • Sparkling

      Poggio Costa Prosecco

      $10

    • Rosé

      Arcade x TSL

      $10

    • White

      Kuranui Sauvignon Blanc

      $10

    • Red

      Scheid Family “Tassajara” Pinot Noir

      $10

    • Bottle of Wine

      Select any of above wines

      $39

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