They did a wonderful job helping us celebrate our 36th anniversary. The food and service were top notch. The oyster selection was fantastic and we tried them all. Best crab cakes in dc!
Service was outstanding and the ambience fine. But a $35 BlackSalt Caeser's salad that contained only two -- yes, that's right, only two -- "wood-grilled" prawns? Outrageous.
Cliff
We were celebrating a birthday, and asked for a quiet table, and we were seated in the Wine Room, and it was perfect. We shared a calamari appetizer, and had halibut and crab cakes for the entrees. We shared key lime pie for dessert, and the restaurant provided a special birthday dessert. Service was excellent, and the food was delicious.
Lizzie
Food was good, not great. Service was fine, not exceptional. Extremely long wait between first and main courses. I've had better experiences there. Maybe they were just overwhelmed on a busy Saturday night.
Very underwhelmed by the food that was served. We got: Fish tacos: it was ok. I wish the slaw had flavor. It got better after tabasco was added. Thia mussels: best thing we had. The flavoring was good. Salmon burger: was so disappointing. Salmon was dry, chips were salty. Solid 3/5 for food. Cornbread as a starter added an extra .5 points! Despite the food, service was phenomenal. 
RobertR
Grossly overpriced. For some reason each entree now costs $20 more than a few years ago yet the food is the same. The Branzino was good but would have been better with a simpler sauce. We will not be back.
Outstanding as always. One of my favorite places in DC, and this time around we had the honor to dine at the same restaurant as President Biden and the First Lady as they were hosting the Japanese prime minister and wife. What an experience!!
foodieambo
BlackSalt is the place for seafood. The oysters alone are spectacular, and the fish is always perfectly prepared. I will report that I find I like their fish far more than I like their version of cornmeal-crusted soft shell crab.
Paula Kaufman
Service, impossibly slow. Where people come with infinite time and infinite money. Happy hour oysters were not very good. Mussels with tomatoes, a bit better. However, once again, painfully slow.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 2
Irene Masciuch
The maitre'd called my brother in law pop. That was so not okay to do too anyone.
I ate here, four years ago, and came back to see if it was as memorable. I was not to be disappointed. Very challenging to eat a three meal course given the portions, each portion is made with great care and focus. With an on-site bakery, fresh fish in daily with a great mix of nightly specials, and a solid wine list. Makes this a great restaurant to hit for a positive evening.
familyoffour
From the first bite of stone crab claws, tender calamari to delicious entrees of rockfish, crab cakes and halibut all the way through to finishing touches with butterscotch pot de creme and key lime pie the food was excellent. The recommended wine pairing of a sancerre was fantastic. Can't remember the last time when we ate out that every thing was wonderful. Thank you for a lovely evening.
KristinA
The pricing is just a bit high. I don't know if I would come back when work is not paying. $53 starting point for a piece of fish is just too hard to stomach. Ans $20 starting point for a so-so glass of Chardonnay is just too much. I am a neighbor and frequent all of our great spots in the hood here in palisades.
john
We are long time diners at Black Salt, and always enjoyed our meals; however, last night was very disappointing and not sure if we will return. We understand the need to raise prices, but we found it difficult to find anything on the menu (daily specials and regular) that we wanted to order. The calamari appetizer and tuna and crab cake main courses were underwhelming, at best. The bread and olive oil were the only enjoyable part of the meal. Service and ambiance were fine, but sorry to feel the need to write this revue.
Chris I
Catherine is an awesome bartender. I visited with my friend Bua, and she was great!
They did a wonderful job helping us celebrate our 36th anniversary. The food and service were top notch. The oyster selection was fantastic and we tried them all. Best crab cakes in dc!
Service was outstanding and the ambience fine. But a $35 BlackSalt Caeser's salad that contained only two -- yes, that's right, only two -- "wood-grilled" prawns? Outrageous.
We were celebrating a birthday, and asked for a quiet table, and we were seated in the Wine Room, and it was perfect. We shared a calamari appetizer, and had halibut and crab cakes for the entrees. We shared key lime pie for dessert, and the restaurant provided a special birthday dessert. Service was excellent, and the food was delicious.
Food was good, not great. Service was fine, not exceptional. Extremely long wait between first and main courses. I've had better experiences there. Maybe they were just overwhelmed on a busy Saturday night.
Very underwhelmed by the food that was served. We got: Fish tacos: it was ok. I wish the slaw had flavor. It got better after tabasco was added. Thia mussels: best thing we had. The flavoring was good. Salmon burger: was so disappointing. Salmon was dry, chips were salty. Solid 3/5 for food. Cornbread as a starter added an extra .5 points! Despite the food, service was phenomenal. 
Grossly overpriced. For some reason each entree now costs $20 more than a few years ago yet the food is the same. The Branzino was good but would have been better with a simpler sauce. We will not be back.
Outstanding as always. One of my favorite places in DC, and this time around we had the honor to dine at the same restaurant as President Biden and the First Lady as they were hosting the Japanese prime minister and wife. What an experience!!
BlackSalt is the place for seafood. The oysters alone are spectacular, and the fish is always perfectly prepared. I will report that I find I like their fish far more than I like their version of cornmeal-crusted soft shell crab.
Service, impossibly slow. Where people come with infinite time and infinite money. Happy hour oysters were not very good. Mussels with tomatoes, a bit better. However, once again, painfully slow.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 2
The maitre'd called my brother in law pop. That was so not okay to do too anyone.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
I ate here, four years ago, and came back to see if it was as memorable. I was not to be disappointed. Very challenging to eat a three meal course given the portions, each portion is made with great care and focus. With an on-site bakery, fresh fish in daily with a great mix of nightly specials, and a solid wine list. Makes this a great restaurant to hit for a positive evening.
From the first bite of stone crab claws, tender calamari to delicious entrees of rockfish, crab cakes and halibut all the way through to finishing touches with butterscotch pot de creme and key lime pie the food was excellent. The recommended wine pairing of a sancerre was fantastic. Can't remember the last time when we ate out that every thing was wonderful. Thank you for a lovely evening.
The pricing is just a bit high. I don't know if I would come back when work is not paying. $53 starting point for a piece of fish is just too hard to stomach. Ans $20 starting point for a so-so glass of Chardonnay is just too much. I am a neighbor and frequent all of our great spots in the hood here in palisades.
We are long time diners at Black Salt, and always enjoyed our meals; however, last night was very disappointing and not sure if we will return. We understand the need to raise prices, but we found it difficult to find anything on the menu (daily specials and regular) that we wanted to order. The calamari appetizer and tuna and crab cake main courses were underwhelming, at best. The bread and olive oil were the only enjoyable part of the meal. Service and ambiance were fine, but sorry to feel the need to write this revue.
Catherine is an awesome bartender. I visited with my friend Bua, and she was great!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cornmeal Crusted Fish Tacos