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BlackSalt
Seafood Restaurant and Cocktail Bar$$$$
Foxhall-Palisades, Washington
The folks at Eater and Washington Post like this place. Would you agree?
"Seafood in unreal here, try the crab cakes and oysters."(11 Tips)
"... and grits, breads, butterscotch pot de creme"(2 Tips)
"Brunch faves: Eggs Pontchartrain & Texas Pink Shrimp & Grits."(2 Tips)"... sardines; bigeye tuna; crabcakes; butterscotch pot de crème; banana cream..."(6 Tips)
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Toby WatkinsAugust 4, 2019We pick up fish here almost every Sunday for dinner. Tonight was Arctic Char, Hake, Opah, and Cod for my wife. We always enjoy what we have found to be the freshest,most sustainable fish in the city.- Robb FitzsimmonsDecember 22, 2014Washingtonian says don't miss: Clam chowder; raw oysters; house-cured anchovies with tonnato sauce; grilled sardines; bigeye tuna; crabcakes; butterscotch pot de crème; banana cream pie.
Kimberly BrooksApril 24, 2018Shrimp cocktail, crab cakes, Oysters Rockefeller, Provençal seafood stew, wood grilled cheeseburger, onion straws clam chowder, ice cream, shrimp and grits, breads, butterscotch pot de creme
Katy ThomasApril 3, 2013A little out of the way for us, but fabulous dinner. Flounder entree was fabulous. Starters were spot on - oysters/octopus/clams/oysters rockefeller/scallops - excellent. End with banana cream pie.
Mallie TOctober 5, 2014Really enjoyed each course here. Salmon tartare appetizer is excellent. And the seasonal apple pie with ginger ice cream and butterscotch sauce is perfection.
EaterOctober 4, 2011Oysters, blue shell mussels, fried Ipswich clams and more join entrees like bouillabaisse, skate wing and smoked toro dashi to pretty much cover the gamut of seafood. [Eater 38 Member]
Omi B.September 7, 2016Blacksalt is probably the best seafood restaurant in the D.C. Area. Great for lunch, too. Definitely have a meal there. 9/10 Sept 7, 2016
Colleen NJanuary 11, 2014From Washingtonian: make a rez. Fruit salad, Cucumber Fizz & Pimm's cocktails, bagel & cream cheese/scallions/gravlax, poached eggs with crab and cayenne hollandaise, silver dollar corn pancakes- Ashley BoswellJune 7, 2015Seafood in unreal here, try the crab cakes and oysters. Apps are the way to go!
FiOS 50November 28, 2011This Palisades restaurant has its own fish market. And a happy hour from 4-7 pm Mon-Fri has amazing drink specials. So stop in for a drink and a pound of the freshest seafood in town.
Angie HarmonSeptember 22, 2014Look, I hate anchovies, but their house-made anchovies make a fantastic Caesar. And their tilefish is the best seafood dish I've tasted in months.
Nushy SCFebruary 4, 2015I remember they had skate wing fish on the menu which I like a lot and it's not very popular. It was delicious with lentil salad.
DenraelJune 2, 2016Great meal and amazing accommodating staff. They went out of their way to ensure we had a great experience.
Michael GoiteinDecember 12, 2016The bouillabaisse was amazing. Great food, well-prepared. Comprehensive wine list. Pricey. Service was good.- Not a bad thing on the menu. Brunch faves: Eggs Pontchartrain & Texas Pink Shrimp & Grits. For dinner: wood grilled whole fish.
Washingtonian MagazineJanuary 9, 2012Walking by the fish market up front you’ll likely get a sense of what will be on the menu from the ice beds holding super-sweet Nantucket bay scallops or a bountiful array of oysters.
HklingJune 8, 2022The petite platter was a letdown as we felt that for a fish market the food would have been fresher. Our entrees was a bit lacklustre for the price
Walburga A MarderFebruary 19, 2013best Seafood Happy Hour in town - and some of the best fresh fish to buy @ their Black's Market
Brett MelilloFebruary 26, 2015It was great. It was also easily the most expensive dinner I've ever had. So the value proposition isn't really there. But if money is no object, go.
Lacy BaugherAugust 25, 2011Outstanding seafood - probably the best in town. Try the crab cakes - they aren't on the menu, but are ridiculously good.
Alberto ZacapaOctober 2, 2011without a doubt the best seafood in DC. Wild Rockfish seared and topped with coconut/chorizo sauce was out of this world
Kevin WilsonJune 14, 2018Food is excellent, but their service staff seems not well trained at table service. This coupled with forgotten orders. Don’t be afraid to push them. Leave comments with management. They respond.
ThrillistJanuary 11, 2011Hit up this spot Monday to Friday from 11:30am to 2:30pm, when $18 gets you any three (of four) options: an appetizer, entrée, dessert or drink.
Dion HMarch 4, 2012Try the Beignets - Fantastic!!! Just as good or better than Cafe Du Monde. Yup! I said it!
Washington PostOctober 12, 2011* 1/2 stars in Tom Sietsema's Fall Dining Guide 2011. (Tom recommends the snowy fish.) http://wapo.st/qYbJd9
Megan MastersJuly 29, 2017Major letdown. Salmon was raw and branzino was burnt. Heirloom tomato salad full of peppers. If they say full fish, they'll give you a filet. Seafood isn't at its finest here :(
Mike ReidOctober 26, 2011Fabulous service. Excellent menu. Mos def a place to impress a client, business partner...or date.
- Dion HMarch 4, 2012Try the Applesmoked Bacon - Fantastic!!! Holy Crap it tasted like an amazing ham!
Washington Post ManagerOctober 11, 2011** 1/2 stars in Tom Sietsema's Fall Dining Guide 2011. (Tom recommends the snowy fish.)
If you are here for Sunday Brunch try the Shrimp and Grits! AMAZING.
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Closed until 11:30 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Thu
- 11:30 AM–9:30 PM
- Fri–Sat
- 11:30 AM–11:00 PM
- Sun
- 11:00 AM–9:00 PM
(202) 342-9101
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
No
Outdoor Seating
No
Food & Drink
Menus
Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks
Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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