Salt & Pepper

3.5 (65)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

5125 Macarthur Blvd, Washington, DC 20016

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About this restaurant

A new all-American neighborhood restaurant by chefs Lindsey and Nate Auchter. Focus on regional American cuisine, showcasing modern interpretations on classic American dishes. Featuring exlusively domestic wines, spirits and beer, including two wines on tap, and three craft beers on tap. The chef utilizes humanely produced, local and sustainable ingredients as much as possible, with a great deal of produce coming direct from Indian Spring Farm in Great Falls VA. Patio and Cafe/Bar are first come, first served, while reservations are accepted for the main dining room, wine room and chef's room. Come and check out some of the best new "swanky casual" cuisine DC has to offer!

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Mediterranean, American
Hours of operation
Dinner Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Website
http://wwwsaltandpepperdc.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
5125 Macarthur Blvd, Washington, DC 20016
Neighborhood
Palisades Northwest
Parking details
On street parking is available
Public transit
D6 bus stop Dana Place
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Salt & Pepper.

3.5

(65)

3.6Food
3.6Service
3.4Ambience

Noise • Moderate

65 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner Gold
Washington DC4 reviews
1.0
Dined on October 26, 2011
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
We arrived on a weeknight. Restaurant not very crowded. Sense of disorder. We were seated, and then waited for around 25 minutes. No menu. No drink orders. No water. Other tables seemed to be in similar predicament. We walked out, and had a fine dinner across the street.
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JohnD Gold
Washington DC45 reviews
2.0
Dined on October 25, 2011
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Service was terrible. It took 15 minutes to get a waiter and 20 to get drinks -- 5 minutes after dinner arrived. Place not crowded, but noisy. Steak was good, but no steak knife made cutting difficult (fortunately I carry a pocket knife). "loaded" potato come, but not ordered. It was dry and overcooked. Caesar salad served with no dressing! Lobster puffs encased in greasy heavily batter. No bread. No butter. No second drink. Not tip. Couldn't wait to get out of there. A terrible evening and too bad, because Et Voila is right across the street, probably filled with very happy diners.
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OpenTable Diner Gold
Washington DC7 reviews
4.0
Dined on October 23, 2011
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Not always easy to find a restaurant that gives parents something fairly sophisticated while also serving tasty/wholesome food for kids (chicken nuggets were really spectacular, juicy and meaty). Loved the tomato-basil soup and a salad with roasted butternut squash; my better half thought the barbeque was delish if quite spicy. Really considerate and attentive service, atmosphere was fun and casual, quite buzzy.
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TADS
Washington DC27 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 22, 2011
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I had two dinners when this restaurant first opened which were very mediocre . Though the service was friendly and excellent I had no plans to return. My friends who live in the Palisades neighborhood prevailed upon me to try the restaurant again. I"m so glad I did! I had the Ahi tuna and have not had a better prepared tuna dish anywhere.My friend said the pumpkin ravioli was terrific and she's taken cooking classes in Tuscany.We ended with the pumpkin cheese cake which was also superb with a rich, light texture and not overly sweet. The signatureS&P martini is creative and delicious with just the right amount of pepper.Last night's dinning experience was a complete 180 from my previous experience.I can't wait to return! The service was A+
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Lise Gold
Washington DC15 reviews
4.0
Dined on October 21, 2011
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
we had a reservation for 4 and ended up with 7- they were great - accommodated us pleasantly and didn't make us feel like they were doing us a favor - food was good =particularly the pumpkin ravioli and pumpkin rice balls - a good neighborhood option!
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OpenTable Diner
London7 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 20, 2011
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
New Palisades eatery. Much better than the Kemble Tavern place that was there before. These are nice folks who serve good food at reasonable prices and try hard to please you.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC1 review
4.0
Dined on October 20, 2011
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
It's Back.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC5 reviews
3.0
Dined on October 19, 2011
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
The meal was good, though a bit pricey. The service was uneven. I was not as impressed with the restaurant as I had been during my first visit a few weeks earlier.
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gibbs
Washington DC14 reviews
4.0
Dined on October 19, 2011
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We had a great time and the food, wine and service were excellent. This is my third time dining there since opening. I just heard however that the Chefs/Managers (the young couple that created the whole concept and menu) have been fired. What's that all about?
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MorrisC
Washington DC34 reviews
3.0
Dined on October 15, 2011
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Ambiance was disappointing. The prior restaurant was more attractive. There were several tables, some with parties of 10-12, with young children. That meant lots of yelping, alas! On the other hand, the food was surprisingly good. At first glance, the menu looks like burgers and burgers, but that wasn't so at all. All three courses were quite fine. MJC
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Mediterranean, American
Hours of operation
Dinner Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Website
http://wwwsaltandpepperdc.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
5125 Macarthur Blvd, Washington, DC 20016
Neighborhood
Palisades Northwest
Parking details
On street parking is available
Public transit
D6 bus stop Dana Place
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

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