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    Monday-Thursday 4-9:30PM

    Friday-Sunday 12-9:30PM


    Classics

    • Clam Chowder

      clams, bacon, potato, celery, oyster crackers

      cup $5

    • Fried Clam Bellies

      Ipswich clams, tartar sauce, lemon

      $16

    • Shrimp Cocktail

      served with cocktail sauce

      $12

    • Stuffies

      3 baked topneck clams, smoked linguica, lemon, bread, parmesan

      $9

    • Parker House Rolls

      served with housemade butter

      $5

    • Waterman's Platter

      fried fish, oysters, shrimp, & scallops with fries, onion rings, & coleslaw

      $30

    Appetizers

    • Pumpkin Soup

      amish pie pumpkin, spicy crema, cilantro oil, smoked pepitas

      $8

    • Baked Pimento Crab Dip

      jumbo lump crab dip, Tillamook cheddar, green tabasco, Old Bay crab chips, scallions

      $17

    • Winter Greens

      farm greens, asian pears, cinnamon almonds, manchego, tarragon-verjus vinaigrette

      $16

    • Burrata and Beets

      roasted and pickled candy stripe beets, mizuna, parsley, quince-vanilla puree, fall spices

      $17

    Crudos

    • Rockfish Tartare

      pickled mustard seed, Worcestershire mayo, fried capers, potato crisps

      $15

    • Kampachi Crudo

      agromato, orange-ginger puree, baby carrots, sea beans, citrus segments

      $16

    Entrées

    • Olive Oil- Poached Halibut

      beluga lentils, fennel, red fresno chili, rosemary-cauliflower puree, marsala jus, dill

      $29

    • Portuguese Stew

      Maine mussels, middleneck clams, market fish, smoked chourico, peewee potato, fennel, cilantro, sourdough

      $25

    • Scallop Bucatini

      butter basted scallops, roasted heirloom tomatoes, marinated cherry tomatoes, basil-almond pesto, black pepper chèvre

      $25

    • Grilled Swordfish

      roasted mix sweet potatoes, smoked baby carrots, confit oyster mushrooms, parsnip puree

      $27

    • Braised Short Ribs

      roasted cipollini onions, grilled radicchio, cauliflower gratin, red wine glaze

      $26

    • Lobster Pot Pie

      serves two, puff pastry, rutabaga puree, mirepoix, tarragon, brandy

      $49

    Sandwiches

    served w/fries or greens

    • Lobster Roll

      choice of dressed or buttered, split top bun, market price

      MKT

    • New England Smash Burger

      2 ground chuck patties, american cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickle, mayo, sesame bun

      $16

    • North Shore Roast Beef

      bbq sauce, horseradish cream, american cheese, onion roll

      $16

    • Crispy Fish Sandwich

      lettuces, pickled shallot, tartar sauce, chile

      $16

    Sides

    • Fries

      $8

    • Onion Rings

      $9

    • Roasted Honeynut Squash

      Mongolian spices, spicy walnuts, goat cheese, fried sage

      $12

    • Grilled Broccoli Rabe

      garlic oil, chili flake, pine nuts

      $7

    • Crispy Brussels Sprouts

      maple, fish sauce, sriracha, peanuts

      $8

    Updated daily to feature the freshest offerings in the area.

    Oysters

    • Rotating Selection

      Each day The Salt Line features a rotating selection of local Chesapeake and New England oysters.

    • When available, you can find 'Cthulhu Deeps', The Salt Line proprietary oyster, on the menu. Hailing from Otter Cove farm on the Damariscatta River in Maine, Cthulhu Deeps are the perfect balance of crisp, briny, and salty with moderate flavor and texture. These oysters are only available at The Salt Line, so be sure to try them the next time you join us!

    Towers

    oysters • clams • lobster • crab • shrimp • seafood charcuterie • chef’s daily goodies • accoutrements

    • The Kraken

      serves 2-3 guests

      $100

    • The Leviathan

      serves 4-6 guests

      $155

    Treasures

    • Middleneck Clams

      3 for $4

      $4

    • Cocktail Shrimp

      3 for $12

      $12

    • Kampachi Crudo

      agromato, orange-ginger puree, baby carrots, sea beans, citrus segments

      $16

    • King Crab Legs per LB

      served with drawn butter & creamy dijonaisse

      $85

    Kids Menu

    • Cheeseburger

      potato bun, single patty, American cheese, served with fries and fresh fruit

      $8

    • Hot Dog

      split top bun, served with fries and fresh fruit

      $6

    • Fish Sticks

      fried fish, served with fries and fresh fruit

      $8

    Maine Root Sodas

    • Blueberry

      $3

    • Root Beer

      $3

    • Lemon Lime

      $3

    • Ginger Beer

      $3

    • Orange Soda

      $3

    • Lemonade

      $3

    Dessert

    • Dark Chocolate Tart

      preserved lemon, pistachio, sea salt, maple crema

      $12

    • Frozen Cappuccino Milkshake

      coffee ice cream, Nutella, cocoa nib, hazelnut biscotti, whipped cream

      $15

    • Pumpkin Whoopie Pies

      cream cheese frosting, two per order

      $6

    Coffee

    • Drip Coffee

      M.E. Swings Mesco Blend

      $4

    After Dinner Drinks

    • Montenegro Amaro

      $8

    • Averna Amaro

      $9

    • Dow's 20yr Tawny Port

      $15

    • Chartreuse VEP

      Green or Yellow

      $27

    In addition to our full menu service, Happy Afternoon specials are available between 12-4PM on Fridays.

    Oysters

    • Local Oysters

      1/2 off all local VA & MD Oysters

    Beer

    • Narragansett

      Gansett Lager / 5% / RI

      $3

    • DC Brau

      Pils / pilsner / 4.6% / DC

      $5

    • Union

      Snow Pants / oatmeal stout / 8.5% / MD (nitro pour)

      $5

    Wine

    • Garnacha

      Ludovicus, Terra Alta, SP, '15

      $5

    • Sauvignon Blanc

      Wither Hills, Wairau Valley, NZ, '18

      $5

    • Cayetana Blanca

      Vegas Altas, Extremadura, SP, '19

      $5

    • Prosecco

      Poggio Costa, Trieste, IT, N/V

      $5

    Winter Warmers

    • Mulled Rosé

      pear brandy, ginger liqueur, farm honey, grapefruit, wine

      $7

    • TSL Toddy

      bourbon, tawny port, farm honey, lemon, gingersnap bitters

      $7

    • Mexican Mocha

      Altos tequila añejo, Allen's coffee brandy, cocoa, marshmallows

      $7

    Draft Beers

    • DC Brau / 16oz

      Pils / pilsner / 4.6% / DC

      $7

    • RAR / 13oz

      Nanticoke Nectar / american ipa / 7.4% / MD

      $7

    • Narraganset / 16oz

      Gansett Lager / lager / 5% / RI

      $5

    • Cushwa / 13oz

      Billable Hours / dipa / 8% / MD (hopped w. Mosaic, Topaz, & Bru-1)

      $9

    • Commonwealth / 9oz

      Sticky Buns / imperial stout / 12.5% / VA (brewed w. cinnamon, pecan, cacao nibs, & brown sugar)

      $9

    • Other Half / 13oz

      Green City / oat ipa / 7% / DC (double dry-hopped w. Simcoe, Citra, & Centennial)

      $9

    • Ocelot / 13oz

      Box of Rain / ipa / 6.5% / VA

      $8

    • True Respite / 13oz

      Tangerine Balance / gose / 3.8% / MD

      $7

    • Port City / 16oz

      Optimal Wit / wheat ale / 5.5% / VA

      $7

    • Devil's Backbone / 16oz

      Vienna Lager / amber / 5.8% / VA

      $6

    • Union / 16oz

      Snow Pants / oatmeal stout / 8.5% / MD (nitro)

      $8

    • Aslin / 13oz

      Master of Karate / dipa / 8.4% / VA (dry-hopped w. Mosaic, Galaxy, & Amarillo)

      $9

    • Stillwater / 13oz

      Extra Dry / sake saison / 3.8% / MD

      $8

    • Anxo / 13oz

      cidre blanc/ dry cider / 6.9% / DC

      $9

    Canned Beers

    • Silver Branch / 12oz

      Chronicle / stout / 6.5% MD (brewed with Colombian panela sugar)

      $7

    • Other Half / 16oz

      Seafood Tower / dipa / 8% (hopped w. Galaxy, Motueka, Idaho)

      $9

    • Narragansett / 16oz

      Fresh Catch / golden ale / 4.2% / RI

      $7

    • DC Brau: Full Transparency / 12oz

      Orange Crush / spiked seltzer / 5% / DC

      $6

    • Anheuser-Busch / 12oz

      Bud light / light lager / 4.2%

      $5

    • Downeast / 12oz

      Original Blend / unfiltered cider / 4.7% / MA

      $7

    • Narragansett / 16oz

      Del's Shandy / shandy / 4.7% / RI

      $6

    • Dogfish Head / 12oz

      Seaquench / Berliner weisse / 4.9% / DE

      $6

    • Vanish Farmwoods / 16oz

      Ghost Fleet / ipa / 7.1% / VA (hopped w. Amarillo & Simcoe)

      $9

    • Oxbow / 12oz

      Luppolo / Italian pils / 5% / ME

      $9

    Cocktails

    • Fish House Punch

      Brugal añejo rum, Thrasher's spiced rum, cognac, peach brandy, oleo, black tea, lemon

      $12

    • Caper Codder G&T

      Plymouth gin, house cranberry tonic, lime

      $12

    • Saltier Dog

      Wheatley vodka, Strega, sea salt, Peychaud's aperitivo, grapefruit

      $13

    • Gunpowder Incident

      Pierre Ferrand 1840 cognac, Maker's Mark bourbon, Vermouth di Torino, Yellow Chartreuse, saffron

      $13

    • Paper Dart

      Sazerac rye, Foro Amaro, Speciale, Campari, lemon

      $13

    • Winterized Mai-Tai

      Santa Ana overproof rum, Kronan Swedish Punsch, Combier Royal, roasted chestnut, lime, dark beer

      $13

    • Mexican Mocha

      Altos tequila anejo, Allen's coffee brandy, cocoa, marshmallows

      $13

    • TSL Toddy

      bourbon, tawny port, farm honey, lemon, winter spice bitters

      $13

    • Mulled Rose

      St. George pear brandy, Giffard Ginger of the Indies, farm honey, grapefruit, wine, served hot

      $13

    White

    • Muscadet Sur Lie / 10 / 40

      Branger, Sevre et Maine, FR, ‘18

    • Alvarinho / 13 / 52

      Casa do Valle, Grande Escolha, Vinho Verde, PT, '17 (10% Arinto)

    • Sauvignon Blanc / 12 / 48

      Wither Hills, Wairau Valley, NZ, '19

    • Chardonnay / 13 / 52

      Domaine Romanin, Macon Village, FR, '18

    Rose & Orange

    • Primitivo Rosato / 13 / 52

      Aka, Salento, Puglia, IT, '18

    • Moschofilero / 14 / 56

      Troupis, "Hoof & Lure", Peloponnese, GR, '19

    • Cayetana Blanca / 12 / 48

      Vegas Altas, Extremadura, SP, '19

    Red

    • Pinot Noir / 14 / 56

      Innocent Bystander, Central Otago, NZ, '18

    • Garnacha / 10 / 40

      Ludovicus, Terra Alta, SP, '15

    • Cab Sauvignon / 13 / 52

      Dusted Valley, Boomtown, WA, '17

    • Rhone Blend 13 / 52

      Domaine de la Terre Rouge, "Tete a Tete," Sierra Foothills, CA, '13

    Sparkling

    • Prosecco / 11 / 44

      Poggio Costa, Prosecco DOC, Trieste, IT, N/V

    • Cava / 12 / 48

      Brut Nature, Gran Reserva, Juvé Y Camps, Catalonia, SP, ‘16

    • Champagne / 22 / 88

      Henri Giraud Esprit Nature, Brut, Aÿ, FR

    • Trepat Rose / 11 / 44

      Brut, Casteller, Cava, Penedes, SP, N/V

    WHITE

    • Sauvignon Blanc / 12 / 48

      Wither Hills, Marlborough, NZ, ' 19

    • Muscadet Sur Lie / 11 / 44

      Dom. de la Briadudiere, Sevre et Main, FR, '16

    • Alvarinho / 13 / 52

      Casa do Valle, Grande Escolha, Vinho Verde, PR, '17 (10% Arinto)

    • Chardonnay / 13 / 52

      Domaine Romanin, Macon-Villages, FR, '18

    • Dry Riesling / 56

      Herman J. Wiemer, Finger Lakes, NY, '18

    • Pinot Grigio / 40

      Tolloy, Alto Adige, IT, '17

    • Greco Bianco / 54

      Scala, Ciro, Calabria, IT, '19

    • Savagnin / 56

      Rijckaert, "Les Sarres," Cotes de Jura, FR, '16

    • Slovenian Blend (1L) / 45

      Pulls, Halozan, Starjeska, SL, '18 (welschriesling, ferment, riesling, chardonnay, pinot blanc)

    • Txakoli / 65

      Tzomin Etxaniz, Ondarrabi Zuri, Getaria, SP, ' 18

    • Jacquere / 52

      Charles Gonnet, Chignin, Savoie, FR, '19

    • Petit Manseng / 65

      Early Mountain Vineyards, Madison, VA, '18

    • Chardonnay / 74

      Ankida Ridge, Amherst, VA, '16

    • Viura / 74

      Cune, Monopole, Rioja, SP, '14 (blended w. 10% manzanilla sherry)

    • Falanghina / 58

      Pennrose, Calleri Vineyard, San Benito County, CA, '18

    SPARKLING

    • Prosecco / 11 / 44

      Poggio Costa, Trieste, IT, N/V

    • Cava / 12 / 48

      Brut nature, Gran Reserva, Juvé Y Camps, Penedes, SP, '16

    • Champagne / 22 / 88

      Brut, Henri Giraud Esprit Nature, Aÿ, FR, N/V

    • Trepat Rosé / 11 / 44

      Brut, Casteller, Cava, Penedés, SP, N/V

    • Sekt Rosé / 78

      Brut, Pinot Noir, Dr. Loosen, Mosel, GER, N/V

    • Cap Classique / 82

      Blanc de Blancs, Graham Beck, Breede River Valley, SA, '15

    • Rosé Champagne / 150

      Brut Rosé, Billecart-Salmon, Mareuil-sur-Aÿ, FR, N/V

    • Blanc de Noirs / 88

      Brut Nature Reserve, xinomavro, Domaine Karanika, GR, '15

    • Cava / 64

      Brut, Naveran, Cava Dama, Penedes, SP, '16

    • Metodo Clasico / 88

      Brut, Ferrari, Gratelli Lunelli, Trento, IT, N/V

    • Riesling Pet-Nat / 66

      Cheateau Delux, "Reisling Sekt," Willamette Valley, OR, N/V

    • Blanc de Blancs / 125

      Brut, Grand Cru, Le Mesnil, Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, Champagne, FR, '12

    RED

    • Pinot Noir / 14 / 56

      Innocent Bystander, Central Otago, NZ, '18

    • Cab Sauvignon / 13 / 52

      Dusted Valley, Boomtown, WA, '17

    • Garnacha / 10 / 40

      Ludovicus, terra Alta, SP, '15

    • Rhone Blend / 13 / 52

      Domaine de la Terre Rouge, "Tete a Tete," Sierra Foothills, CA, '13

    • Xinomavro / 70

      Argatia, Naoussa, GR, 2011

    • Mencia Blend / 56

      La Fanfarria, Asturias, SP, '17 (50% Albarin Tinto)

    • Carmenere / 52

      Cordillera de los Andes , Reserva Especial, Peumo, CHI, '18

    • Gamay / 56

      Bow & Arrow, Willamette Valley, OR, '18

    • Cinsault / 62

      Chateau Musar, Jeune Rouge, Bekaa Valley, LBN, '18 (30% Syrah, 20% Cabernet)

    • Blaufrankisch / 58

      Weight Paul Achs, Goes, Austria, '18

    • Nebbiolo / 64

      G.D. Vajra, Lenghe, IT, '18

    • Nero D'Avola / 48

      Catina Marilina, Sikele, Sicily, IT, '15

    • Loire Blend / 70

      Division Villages, "Beton," Willamette Valley, OR, '19

    • Cru Beaujolais / 72

      Domaine du Château Grand Pre, Morgon, FR, '18 (natural wine)

    • Cab Sauvignon / 78

      Scattered Peaks, Napa Valley, CA, '17

    ROSÉ & ORANGE

    • Primitivo / 13 / 52

      Aka, Salento, Puglia, IT, '18

    • Moschofilero / 14 / 56

      Troupis, "Hoof & Lur," Pelopponese, GR, '19 (extended skin contact)

    • Cayetana Blanca / 12 / 48

      Vegas Altas, Extremadura, SP, ' 19 (orange wine)

    • Gewurztraminer / 60

      Red Tail Ridge, 50% Chardonnay, Finger Lakes, NY, '15 (skin contact)

    White

    • Planeta / 80

      Fiano, “Cometa”, Menfi , Sicily, 2017

    • Domaine Perchaud / 82

      Chardonnay, 1er Cru Fourhcaume, Chablis, FR, '16

    • La Follette / 90

      Chardonnay, Sangiacomo Vineyards, Sonoma Coast, CA, '16

    • Alheit Vineyards / 125

      Chenin Blanc/Semillon,“Cartology, Bush Vines”, Western Cape, SA, 2015

    • Domaine Huet

      Chenin Blanc, demi-sec, single vineyard, Vouvray, FR, 2017 Haut Lieu / 110 Le Mont / 120

    • Bodegas Contador / 130

      Garnacha Blanca/Viura/Malvasia, “Que Bonito Cacareaba”, Rioja, SP, 2014

    • Prager / 170

      Riesling, Wachstum Bodenstein, Wachau, Austria, 2014

    • Albert Boxler / 210

      Gewurtztraminer, Grand Cru, Alsace, FR, 2015

    • Domaine Alain Chavy / 220

      Chardonnay, Puligny-Montrachet, 1er Cru, “Les Folatieres”, Burgundy, FR, 2014

    Red

    • Dom. Joseph Drouhin / 84

      Chorey-les-Beanue, Burgundy, FR, 2016

    • Evening Land / 92

      Pinot Noir, Seven Springs Vineyard, Eola-Amity Hills, OR, 2017

    • Chateau Siaurac / 92

      Lalande de Pomerol, Bordeaux, FR, 2010

    • Easton Estate / 110

      Cabernet Sauvignon, Shenandoah Valley, CA, 2012

    • Zenato / 135

      Amarone della Valpolicella, IT, 2015

    Beer

    • Oxbow / 30

      Momoko, aged saison with peaches, 7%, 500ml, ME, 2017

    • Oxbow / 30

      Dell’Aragosta, saison w/ lobster & sea salt, 4.5%, 500ml, ME, 2018

    • Oxbow / 45

      Liquid Swords, Barrel-aged Grand Cru saison, 8%, 500ml, ME, 2017

    Woodford Reserve Collection

    • Woodford Reserve / 12

      Versailles, KY, 45.2%

    • Woodford Rye / 12

      Versailles, KY, 45.2%

    • Masters Collection

      Sonoma-Cutrer Finish / 25 Smoked Cherrywood / 25 Chocolate Malted Rye /25

    • Double Oaked / 17

      Versailles, KY, 45.2%

    Buffalo Trace Antique Collection

    • George T. Stagg / 35

      Barrel Proof, Frankfort, KY, 69.2%

    • Thomas H. Handy Sazerac / 35

      Barrel Proof, Frankfort, KY, 63.5%

    Van Winkle

    • Old Rip Van Winkle / 20

      10 yr, Frankfort, KY, 53.5%

    • Van Winkle Special RSV / 30

      12 yr, Frankfort, KY, 45.2%

    • Pappy Van Winkle

      15yr / 50, 20yr / 100, 23yr / 130

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