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1. JK

   JuliaK

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 4 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   One of the best meals of my life. My party of three got hackelback caviar, hamachi tartare, and lobster gyoza as starters. The hamachi tartare was especially good, but all three were quite memorable. For entrees we got crab cakes, halibut, and the seafood stew. They were all magnificent, but I think the crab cakes stood out the most. I usually don’t order them because most places use too much cake and not enough crab, but these were crab-centric and amazing. For desert we got the key lime pie, tropical ricotta cheesecake, and chocolate torte. The key lime pie was my favorite. The bartender also invented a mocktail for me. I said I like fruit and spicy drinks and he gave me an amazing mixture of lime juice, ginger, chili, and mint. LOVED it.
   

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2. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Washington DC

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Amazing food ! Fish is so great there. Need to go back soonest!
   

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   EdfromNoVa

   Washington DC

   22 reviews

   5.0

   22 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience4

   Great place for seafood lovers, less so for those whose protein preferences include legs. That said, everything was prepared, served and consumed with great efficiency.
   

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   Byron

   Los Angeles

   33 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   33 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Outstanding restaurant in a quiet quaint peaceful DC neighborhood - sadly a rarity these days. The food was delicious and well presented. We had the seafood tower, ahi tuna, branzino and halibut. No complaints whatsoever - everything was delicious. The wine list has a terrific selection of wines. The service was elegant l, competent and friendly. It had been a few years since BCE we dined at Black Salt and now we can’t wait to return. Cheers!!!
   

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5. DC

   DCfoodie

   Baltimore

   42 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   42 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Seafood seafood seafood! For the first time we did not get the seafood tower. We thought we owed the rest of the menu a look. There's a yummy Spanish seafood stew, a luscious appetizer with shrimp and crabmeat and avocado and other delights put together like a trifle, a variety of delicious oysters, and a healthy salad of grain and lettuce and fava beans. Last night we ate in the quiet dining room. It was full of people eating and talking but you could hear your table mates as if you had the room to yourselves. The wait staff are knowledgeable, helpful and friendly. It was another great evening.
   

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   TrishS

   Washington DC

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   We love this place, and it's our go-to for a special meal with friends from out of town, or for Sunday Brunch. This time, we had family visiting from overseas. Nobody could agree on who ordered the best thing - everything was delicious, impeccably presented, and just beautifully prepared. Our server was very friendly and efficient, and the atmosphere on a Friday night - busy, bustling but never noisy - was lovely (the booths in the back half of the restaurant are comfortable, cosy and quiet. We'll be back, again and again.
   

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   none

   Washington DC

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 25, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience4

   Great place for a birthday. Apps were large portions so we couldn't make it to order dessert.
   

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   GreatFinds

   Washington DC

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on May 23, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Amazing food and staff!! The crab cakes are fabulous!
   

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   AllanM

   Washington DC

   7 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined on May 20, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience4

   Still among the very best, if not the best, seafood restaurants in the city.
   

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    UrsulaC

    Acapulco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excelentes platillos. Muy recomendable el pescado a la sal, de los mejores que he comido. El barrio donde está es muy tranquilo y bonito. Ambiente familiar, los precios son altos, pero vale la pena.
    

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11. BD

    BethesdaDiner

    Washington DC

    32 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellent food, Excellent Service. A bit too noisy indoors. Would surely visit again.
    

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    BrianS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great food and great service. Looking forward to going there again.
    

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13. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience3

    Unfortunately, Black Salt has gone downhill. The food was bland and overpriced.
    

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    Isabel

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Really wonderful upscale spot for delicious and fresh seafood! Can’t wait to go back and try one of the seafood towers.
    

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    BeauF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Everything was great. Service was excellent. Food delicious.
    

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    mabelm

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great branch and my wife spent there a great mothers day. Quality and service as great as pre pandemic. Somethind not common nowaday.
    

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    BillyT

    Washington DC

    42 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Our go to seafood restaurant. Based upon the food quality and creativity this should be a Michelin starred restaurant. Over quality of the food, creativity of dishes, consistency of never having had a bad meal, makes this one of DC’s must go to restaurants.
    

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18. SF

    SeniorFoody

    Washington DC

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Great food. Accommodating and professional staff. Used vacuum cleaner and irons in dining room with guests present which is rude beyond woods.
    

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19. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore

    51 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    51 reviews

    Dined on May 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The food and service were sensational, as always. The pricing is abnormally high, even for a nice restaurant. It's a special occasion type of place and a treat, but I would not call it a neighborhood gem.
    

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    RichardM

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Excellent seafood. Excellent wine selection. Wonderful service. A class act all the way
    

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    AndrewK

    Washington DC

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Service fabulous. Was able to custom order a salmon filet not on the menu.
    

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    FB0037Foodie

    Washington DC

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    This was a truly great experience. Mostly because of how it was handled. After an hour after being seated we had to ask where our appetizers were, because others had received theirs. Our server, Tom, and the manager, JJ, both apologized and took complete ownership of the error, where others might have sought to divert blame. They not only comped the bill, but repeatedly apologized for the mistake. That they were honest and admitted the mistake was appreciated. My husband and I know things happen and don’t hold blame, and will be glad to return.
    

    BlackSaltResponded on May 9, 2023Thank You FB0037Foodie for the the thoughtful review! We really appreciate the feedback and understanding
    

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    Susan

    Tokyo

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    I hesitate to write this review only because I love BlackSalt's food and service so much and reservations are increasingly competitive. The food is always fresh and beautifully presented, with an amazing balance of tastes, textures and food categories. We go there for eating in our neighborhood and also for special occassions, which they do beautifully without making an overly embarrassing fuss. Service is impeccible and recommendations are tailored to the individual's tastes, not their daily specials. It is world-class outstanding.
    

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    SRICKS

    New Orleans

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on May 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Perfect. Food was great. Service was great. Everything was really great. It’s BlackSalt, for goodness sake
    

    BlackSaltResponded on May 6, 2023Thank you SRICKS! We appreciate the kind feedback
    

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25. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The food, as always, was excellent and the service was superb.
    

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    Meltedcheese

    Exclusive

    15 reviews

    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience3

    The food was very good. The service was OK. They forgot to bring us bread, and the rest of the service was OK. The food was great. We had 6 west coast oysters to start and they were great. I had the halibut and my spouse had the crab cake. We shared the dark chocolate cake dessert. If the service had been a little better, they would have scored a five.
    

    BlackSaltResponded on May 6, 2023Thank you for the feedback Meltedcheese! We are always looking for ways to improve our quality of service and food. We hope to get that 5th Star on your next visit. Please Email our Management Staff if you have any furthur thoughts or suggestions. Blacksalt@comcast.net
    

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27. KM

    KimM

    Washington DC

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great food, attentive staff, and excellent atmosphere!
    

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    bailey

    Washington DC

    41 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Raw oysters and seared scallops were our favorites. One can always rely on a great meal here.
    

    BlackSaltResponded on May 6, 2023Thank you bailey for the kind words!
    

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    RaGs

    Washington DC

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4

    There is nothing bad I will say about Black Salt. The food was good (not outstanding), service was very good. I have had the same foods at other places which were much better and for either the same price or less. Simply there is nothing wrong with the restaurant but it did not leave me wanting to go back.
    

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    PaulK

    Washington DC

    84 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    84 reviews

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    What can I say? This was probably one of the finest, if not thee finest, dining experiences I've ever had. The friends...lovely. The food...outstanding. The service...impeccable. The BlackSalt staff made my wife's birthday celebration something special, and I cannot thank them more. Whether it's for a casual dinner or a special occasion, go to BlackSalt. You'll not be disappointed with the choice.
    

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31. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 26, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience4

    Blacksalt had a rare off day. We each revisited dishes we had on previous visits. Our favorite, the clam chowder, was nearly flavorless. There were also issues with the halibut’s flavor, though it was crispy and perfectly cooked. The service was good and all the staff were friendly. We will go there again but hope that the next meal will be more consistent with our previous visits.
    

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    Janet

    Washington DC

    15 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on April 24, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5

    Our server Donee and other staff members were excellent. My main dish (seabass) had a bit too much olive taste for my palate, but I loved the appetizer (seasonal salad) and dessert (chocolate-peanut butter creation). My dinner companions love their meals. It was my birthday, and a nice little chocolate mousse w/candle was presented, along with a copy of the menu to commemorate the evening. We'll be back.
    

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33. DC

    DCDiners

    Washington DC

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Always great seafood that is well-prepared. It will be even better when they get back the wood fired grill
    

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    StacyF

    Atlanta Metro

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Our experience at Blacksalt was perfection! Excellent service & the most delicious food! You will not be disappointed!
    

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35. SH

    StephanieH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellent service, food, and lovely presentation. We will be back!
    

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    JeffP

    Richmond

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great food, just wish there was a little more of it.
    

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    dannyo

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    The food is excellent and consistently good. The host and staff are kind and attentive.
    

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    Mari

    Philadelphia

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Always fantastic. Our go-to for a nice dinner! The service is wonderful, the food is great, they are always willing to accommodate any dietary restrictions and still make it delicious! Jim is attentive, polite, and always making sure everyone is cared for.
    

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39. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    20 reviews

    4.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4

    Great food and excellent service. Fresh seafood is the specialty. Atmosphere is nice, very classy. Unfortunately, as is so often the case nowadays, many / most of the diners were rather shabbily dressed. On a Saturday evening no less! Come on, people! Had to ding the restaurant a little bit because the prices are quite high. But a great experience nonetheless.
    

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    Partridgepeg

    Washington DC

    82 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    82 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4

    Best oysters on the half-shell for selection, freshness, shucking, and presentation -- nuff said.
    

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