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Black Salt

MacArthur Blvd, Washington DC, DC 20007
202-342-9101
Ranked #10 of 1,337 restaurants in Washington DC
4.5 of 5 stars 117 Reviews
Price range: S$40 - S$32
Cuisines: American, Seafood
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Good for: Romantic, Business, Local cuisine, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations
Dining style: Casual Elegant
Neighbourhood: Upper Northwest
Cross street: V Street NW
Description: 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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117 reviews from our community

89% Recommend
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Washington
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW
1
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Service can be a bit snooty, or lovely, just depending on the night.

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See 2 more reviews by AnneMDDC for Washington DC
Top Contributor
163 reviews 163 reviews
Reviews in 45 cities Reviews in 45 cities
402 helpful votes 402 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Our dinner at BlackSalt began badly. Despite having had a reservation in place for weeks, we were given a table in a back room annex seemingly reserved for more elderly diners with one of us facing an exit door. It was the worst table in the restaurant. Once seated, we asked our server if we could move to another table.... More

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See 11 more reviews by Fearful for Washington DC
London, United Kingdom
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012
1
person found this review helpful

A group went for dinner and we liked the variety and all our fish was not overcooked and was fresh! Thank you Black Salt!

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Nairobi, Kenya
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61 reviews 61 reviews
Reviews in 35 cities Reviews in 35 cities
39 helpful votes 39 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012
1
person found this review helpful

A high quality fish place, busy, quite noisy and with excellent service. The servers are very informed about both food and wine. We ate Oysters, salads, salmon, cheese. All well presented and excellent quality. Have been 3 times now and will go again.

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See 13 more reviews by bubu3 for Washington DC
Bucharest, Romania
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187 reviews 187 reviews
Reviews in 60 cities Reviews in 60 cities
101 helpful votes 101 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012 via mobile
1
person found this review helpful

Went to this place for a late dinner with friends. No expectations as we haven't been there. Fish market upfront was over but still a table was available. Nice and helpful staff, lovely wine list and greeeeat food. We had some halibut ans some Alaskan salmon which were fabulous. Awesome place, intimate, cosy and delicious.

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See 21 more reviews by Aburel for Washington DC
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Food was very good on the Restaurant Week menu. Fish was well-cooked and seasoned. Only complaint is the very small dining room and restrooms. But I can look past those issues for good food. I will go back again.

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Geneva
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52 reviews 52 reviews
Reviews in 32 cities Reviews in 32 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012
1
person found this review helpful

When you enter "Black Salt" from the front door on McArthur Boulevard, you are having a hard time figuring that you are actually in a restaurant because it is a fish shop. The dining room is located in the back. Seeing all this fresh fish gives a feeling of confidence that you will have something good in your plate. And... More

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See 8 more reviews by Swissworld_traveller for Washington DC
Los Angeles
2 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2012
2
people found this review helpful

Had two local specials of the day: Baby octopus and Maryland Rock Fish. The octopus was made with Balsamic and a mixture of herbs that had many wonderfully blended tastes. I never had baby octopus that was so uniquely special. The Rock Fish was cooked just right and was extremely fresh and sweet. The accompanying polenta and spinach were not... More

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Princeton
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Pricey but always cooked nicely. Great place to eat for a fancy seafood dining experience.

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Washington D.C.
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54 reviews 54 reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Very Fresh, very inventive - it's a delight! We have been going for to Black Salt for 3 years now. Reliably good!

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