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Monday - Thursday: 4 PM – 10 PM
Dinner 4 PM - 9:30 PM | Bar Last Call 10PM

Friday: 12 PM – 11 PM
Lunch 12 PM - 4 PM | Dinner 4 PM - 10:30 PM | Bar Last Call 11 PM

"Happy Afternoon": Monday - Thursday 4-6 PM & Friday 12-6 PM
1/2 price oysters & beverage specials available along with full menu 

Saturday: 11 AM – 11 PM
Brunch  11 AM - 3 PM | Dinner 3 PM-10:30 PM | Bar Last Call 11 PM

Sunday: 11 AM – 10 PM
Brunch  11 AM - 3 PM | Dinner 3 PM - 9:30 PM | Bar last call 10 PM



Oysters updated daily to feature the freshest offerings from the Chesapeake and New England regions.

Oysters

  • Rotating Selection

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

  • When available, look for The Salt Line signature oyster 'Dancing Molly' on the menu. The Salt Line has collaborated with Harris Creek Oysters to bring you this exclusive oyster from St Michael's on Maryland's Eastern Shore. Dancing Molly is the quintessential Chesapeake Oyster so be sure to give em a try whenever they are in the rotation!

Towers

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

  • The Kraken

    serves 2-3 guests

    $145

  • The Leviathan

    serves 4-6 guests

    $195

Treasures

  • Cocktail Shrimp

    $4 EACH

    $4

  • Middleneck Clams

    $1.25 EACH

    $1.25

  • King Crab Legs $36 per 1/2 LB

    served with drawn butter & creamy dijonaisse

    $36

  • Rockfish Tartare

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

    $17

  • Yellowfin Tuna

    leche de tigre, mango aji amarillo, avocado, crunchy quicos

    $17

  • Hamachi Crudo

    cucumber ponzu, tomatillo relish, crispy shallot

    $18

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    • Brunch served Saturday & Sunday 11am-3pm


    Classics

    • Parker House Rolls

      fresh baked, served with housemade Chesapeake butter

      $5

    • Clam Chowder

      clams, bacon, potato, celery, oyster crackers

      cup $6

      bowl $11

    • Coddies

      salt cod, Yukon gold potato, house yellow mustard, saltines

      $9

    • Stuffies

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

      $12

    • Fried Clam Bellies

      Ipswich clams, tartar sauce, lemon

      $21

    • New England Baked Cod

      Ritz cracker crust, baby spinach, green garlic potato puree

      $28

    • Waterman's Platter

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

      $34

    Appetizers

    • Baked Pimento Crab Dip

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

      $18

    • TSL Chopped Salad

      romaine, mixed greens, roasted tomatoes, marinated cucumbers, garlic breadcrumbs, Dijon-Parmesan vinaigrette

      $15

    • Roasted Beet Salad

      blood orange, whipped goat cheese, pistachio dukkah, arugula

      $16

    • Nashville Hot Soft Shell

      grilled white bread, pickled green tomatoes, black garlic honey

      MARKET PRICE

    Crudos

    • Rockfish Tartare

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

      $17

    • Yellowfin Tuna

      leche de tigre, mango aji amarillo, avocado, crunchy quicos

      $17

    • Hamachi Crudo

      cucumber ponzu, tomatillo relish, crispy shallot

      $18

    Brunch

    served Saturdays & Sundays 12-3PM

    • Portuguese Egg Sandwich

      Linguica patty, fried egg, spicy scallion relish, Narragansett tomato gravy, semolina sweet roll, served with mixed greens

      $15

    • King Crab Benedict

      butter poached king crab, spinach, two poached eggs, English muffin, Old Bay hollandaise, served with mixed greens

      $27

    • Steak & Eggs

      6oz NY Strip, crispy fingerling potatoes, chipotle butter, served with two fried eggs and cilantro chimichurri

      $28

    • Grilled Gulf Shrimp & Grits

      Marsh Hen cheddar grits, marinated shrimp, grilled scallions

      $25

    Sandwiches

    served w/fries or greens

    • New England Smash Burger

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

      $19

    • Lobster Roll

      choice of dressed or buttered, split top bun

      MARKET PRICE $39

    • Spicy Fried Shrimp Roll

      shredded lettuce, pickled red onion, lemon aioli, split top bun

      $19

    • Crispy Fish Sandwich

      lettuces, pickled shallot, tartar sauce, chile

      $18

    • North Shore Roast Beef

      bbq sauce, horseradish cream, american cheese, onion roll

      $18

    Sides

    • Buffalo Brussels Sprouts

      Frank's aioli, pickled carrots, blue cheese crumbles

      $12

    • Charred Broccolini

      preserved lemon, toasted pinenuts, chili-garlic crisp

      $12

    • Roasted Baby Carrots

      chipotle harissa, spiced pepita crumble, romesco sauce

      $12

    • Fries

      $8

    THE SALT LINE'S ULTIMATE BRUNCH COCKTAIL "THE PERFECT STORM"

    • THE PERFECT STORM

      Double bloody Mary, cocktail shrimp, dressed oyster, fried coddie, accoutrements

      $30

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    • 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

    • Kid's Pasta

      Pasta Tossed with Butter & Parmesan

      $8

    SPARKLING

    • Louis Vallon / 50

      Crémant, Brut, Bordeaux, France, NV

    • Kir-Yianni / 56

      “Akakies”, Macedonia, Greece, NV

    • Gramona / 75

      Imperial, Brut, Corpinnat, Penedés, Spain, 2017

    • Aubert Et Fils / 85

      Brut, Épernay, Champagne, France, NV

    • Gaston Belvigne / 90

      Brut Rose, Épernay, Champagne, France, NV

    • Collet / 98

      Brut, Champagne, France, NV

    • Collet / 150

      “Art Déco” 1er Cru, Brut, Champagne, France, NV

    • Louis Roederer / 190

      “Collection 243”, Champagne, France, NV

    White

    • Pinot Blanc / 68

      Trimbach, Alsace, France, 2021

    • Riesling / 59

      Nik Weis, Urban Riesling, Mosel, Germany, 2022

    • Sancerre / 79

      Domaine Girault, "Le Grand Moulin", Sancerre, Loire Valley, France, 2022

    • Fiano / 76

      Mastroberardino, "Radici", Fiano di Avellino, Italy, 2018

    • Chenin Blanc / 96

      Domaine Du Closel, “Jalouise,” Savennieres, Loire, France, 2018

    • Côtes du Rhône Blanc / 73

      Jean-Luc Colombo, "La Redonne", Rhône, France, 2016

    • Jacquere / 54

      André & Michel Quenard, Chignin, Savoie, France, 2021

    • Cortese / 79

      Fontanafredda, "Gavi", Gavi, Italy, 2021

    • Gewürtztraminer / 165

      Albert Boxler, Grand Cru, Alsace, France, 2017

    • Rioja Blend / 130

      Bodegas Contador, “Que Bonito Cacareaba,” La Rioja, Spain, 2015

    • Chardonnay / 56

      Domaine Romanin, Macon Villages, France, 2021

    • Chardonnay / 180

      Domaine Roux Pere et Fils, Chassagne Montrachet, Burgundy, France, 2021

    Rose & Skin-Contact

    • Garnacha Rosé / 59

      Arcade, Olé & Obrigado X TSL, Spain, 2021

    • Grenache, Cinsault & Syrah / 72

      Commanderie de la Bargemone, Provence, France, 2022

    • Pinot Noir / 64

      Bernard Rion, Vielles Vignes Cuvée Rosé, Coteaux Bourguignons, France, 2022

    • Pinot Gris & Riesling / 60

      Ovum, “Big Salt” Orange Rose, Oregon, 2022 (extended skin contact)

    • Pinot Gris, Early Muscat & Riesling / 80

      Kelly Fox, “Nerthus,” Willamette Valley, Oregon, 2021

    RED

    • Bordeaux Blend / 120

      RDV, “Friends & Family,” Delaplane, Virginia, 2021

    • Bordeaux Blend / 80

      Chateau Siaurac, Lalande de Pomerol, Bordeaux, France, 2016

    • Gamay / 80

      Domaine Chignard, “Les Moriers”, Fleurie, Beaujolais, France, 2020

    • Pinot Noir / 300

      Domaine Jean Grivot, Vosne-Romanée, Burgundy, France, 2020

    • Pinot Noir / 150

      Michel Gay et Fils, Chorey-Le-Beaune, “Vieilles Vignes”, Burgundy, France, 2017

    • Pinot Noir / 115

      Blood Root, Sonoma County, California, 2019

    • Vernatsch / 87

      Erbhof Unterganzner, “St. Magdalener,” Südtiroler, Alto Adige, Italy, 2018

    • Rhône Blend / 160

      Domaine de la Solitude, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, France, 2019

    • Rioja Blend / 150

      CVNE, “Imperial,” Gran Reserva, La Rioja, Spain, 2016

    • Sangiovese / 89

      Dei, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, Tuscany, Italy, 2016

    • Dolcetto / 75

      Ceretto, “Rossana,” Dolcetto d'Alba, Italy, 2019

    • Malbec / 77

      Weinert, Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina, 2015

    • Cabernet Sauvignon / 82

      Textbook, Napa Valley, California, 2021

    • Cabernet Sauvignon / 140

      Whitehall Lane, Napa Valley, California, 2020

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    • Draft Beers

    • Narragansett

      Gansett Lager / lager / 5% / RI

      $7

    • Schilling

      Alexandr / pilsner / 5% / NH

      $9

    • Manor Hill

      Grisette / grisette / 4.7% / MD

      $8

    • Allagash

      White / wheat beer / 5.2% / ME

      $8

    • Old Ox

      FestivAle / saison / 5.9% / VA

      $8

    • Right Proper

      Goat Rodeo / maibock / 6.9% / DC

      $8

    • Lost Generation

      Rotating Selection / DC

      $9

    • Maine

      Rotating Selection / ipa / ME

      $12

    • Triple Crossing

      Clever Girl / ne ipa / 6% / VA

      $12

    • Definitive

      IPA / ipa / 6.7% / ME

      $12

    • Other Half

      Green City / ne ipa / 6.8% / DC

      $11

    • RAR

      Nanticoke Nectar / ipa / 7.4% / MD

      $9

    • Alewerks Brewing Co.

      Tavern Brown Ale / brown ale / 5.7% / VA

      $9

    • Guinness

      Draught / stout / 4.2% / Ireland

      $9

    Canned Beers

    • Narragansett

      Fresh Catch / golden ale / 4.2% / RI

      $7

    • Anheuser-Busch

      Bud Light / light lager / 4.2%

      $6

    • Monopolio

      Lager Clara / light lager / 5% / MA

      $6

    • Other Half

      Oyster / pale ale / 6% / DC

      $13

    • Sea Dog

      Blue Paw Wild Blueberry / wheat ale / 4.7% / ME

      $8

    • Narragansett

      Del's Shandy / shandy / 4.7% / RI

      $7

    • DC Brau

      Orange Crush / hard seltzer / 5% / DC

      $6

    • Downeast

      Rotating Selection / cider / MA

      $8

    • Athletic Brewing ( non alcoholic IPA )

      Run Wild / n/a ipa / <0.5% / CA

      $6

    Cocktails

    • Fish House Punch

      Don Q aged & spiced rums, brandy, peach, assam tea, lemon oleo

      $15

    • Cape Codder G&T

      Malfy Gin Originale, house cranberry tonic, lime

      $14

    • Saltier Dog

      Absolut vodka, Strega, sea salt, Aperol, grapefruit

      $15

    • 9th Ward

      Beam bourbon, Velvet Falernum, elderflower, lime, Peychaud's bitters

      $15

    • Snake Eyes

      Del Maguey mezcal, Altos blanco, lime, coconut water, banana

      $15

    • Lychee Paloma

      Altos blanco, Soho lychee liqueur, grapefruit soda, lime

      $14

    • Sweet Pea Sour

      Barr Hill Vermont gin, snap pea syrup, lemon juice J.M. Fleur bitters

      $15

    • Dry Daiquiri

      Don Q & Appleton Estate rums, Aperol, passion fruit, hibiscus, lime

      $15

    • Sandia Cobbler

      Altos tequila, manzanilla, watermelon, lime, mint

      $14

    • Rosé Spritz

      Lillet rosé, vodka, strawberry, basil, lemon

      $14

    • Cherry Blossom Old Fashioned

      Toki Japanese whiskey, Beam Pre-Prohibition rye, Okinawan brown sugar, Japanese sakura bitters

      $16

    • Frozen DC Crush

      DC Brau Full Transparency Orange Crush, Absolut vodka, Don Q Orange, orange juice, lime

      $15

    • Frozen Del's Shandy

      Absolut vodka, Narragansett Del's Shandy, lemonade

      $15

    White

    • Riesling / 13 / 59

      Nike Weis, Urban Riesling, Mosel, DEU

    • Sancerre / 18 / 79

      Domaine Girault, "Le Grand Moulin", Loire Valley, FR

    • Sauvignon Blanc / 13 / 59

      Kuranui, Marlborough, NZ

    • Chardonnay / 15 / 68

      Eola Hills, OR

    Rosé & Orange

    • Provence Rosé / 15 / 68

      Chateau Paradis, Provence, FR

    • Garnacha Rosé / 13 / 59

      Arcade, Olé & Obrigado X TSL, ES

    Red

    • Pinot Noir / 15 / 68

      Scheid Family, "Tassajara", Monterey, CA

    • Garnacha / 13 / 59

      Sindicat La Figuera, Montsant, ES

    • Syrah / 13 / 59

      Château de Saint Cosme, Côtes-du-Rhône, FR

    • Cab Sauvignon / 16 / 72

      Thomas Henry, Mendocino, CA

    Sparkling

    • Prosecco / 13 / 59

      Poggio Costa, Brut, Veneto, IT, NV

    • Sparkling Rosé / 15 / 68

      Willm, Crémant d'Alsace, Alsace, FR, NV

    • Champagne / 22 / 98

      Collet, Brut, Champagne, FR, NV

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    • Dessert

    • Ultimate Banana Split

      vanilla, chocolate & strawberry ice cream, brûléed banana, strawberry & pineapple compotes, crushed peanuts

      $15

    • Key Lime Meringue Icebox Pie

      key lime curd, toasted meringue, graham cracker crust

      $12

    • Coconut-Basil Panna Cotta

      blueberry, sunflower crumble, yuzu

      $12

    • Sorbet

      flavor of the day

      $6

    Coffee

    • Drip Coffee

      M.E. Swings Mesco Blend

      $4

    After Dinner Drinks

    • TSL Espresso Martini

      vodka, Kahlua, M.E. Swings cold brew

      $14

    • Dow's 10yr Tawny Port

      Douro, Portugal, NV

      $12

    • Château Gravas

      Sauternes, Bordeaux, France, 2020

      $12

    Classics

    • Parker House Rolls

      fresh baked, served with housemade Chesapeake butter

      $5

    • Clam Chowder

      clams, bacon, potato, celery, oyster crackers

      cup $6

      bowl $11

    • Coddies

      salt cod, Yukon gold potato, house yellow mustard, saltines

      $9

    • Stuffies

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

      $12

    • Fried Clam Bellies

      Ipswich clams, tartar sauce, lemon

      $21

    • New England Baked Cod

      Ritz cracker crust, baby spinach, green garlic potato puree

      $28

    • Waterman's Platter

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

      $34

    Appetizers

    • Baked Pimento Crab Dip

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

      $18

    • TSL Chopped Salad

      romaine, mixed greens, roasted tomatoes, marinated cucumbers, garlic breadcrumbs, dijon-parmesan vinaigrette

      $15

    • Roasted Beet Salad

      blood orange, whipped goat cheese, pistachio dukkah, arugula

      $16

    • Nashville Hot Soft Shell

      grilled white bread, pickled green tomatoes, black garlic honey

      MARKET PRICE $28

    Crudos

    • Rockfish Tartare

      worcestershire mayo, pickled mustard seeds, fried capers, potato crisps

      $17

    • Yellowfin Tuna

      leche de tigre, mango aji amarillo, avocado, crunchy quicos

      $17

    • Hamachi Crudo

      cucumber ponzu, tomatillo relish, crispy shallot

      $18

    Entrées

    • Grilled Mahi Mahi

      carrot-ginger puree, spiced couscous, asparagus, Aleppo tahini

      $30

    • Crispy Skin Rockfish

      cherry tomato, charred cucumber, garlic cream, toasted almond

      $38

    • Portuguese Stew

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

      $32

    • Spring Pappardelle

      Gulf shrimp, scallops, beech mushrooms, basil cream

      $30

    • Glazed Berkshire Pork Chop

      miso-mustard bbq, cheddar grits, haricot vert

      $35

    Sandwiches

    served w/fries or greens

    • New England Smash Burger

      two ground chuck patties, american cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickle, mayo, potato bun

      $19

    • Lobster Roll

      choice of dressed or buttered, split top bun

      MARKET PRICE $39

    • Spicy Fried Shrimp Roll

      shredded lettuce, pickled red onion, lemon aioli, split top bun

      $19

    • Crispy Fish Sandwich

      lettuces, pickled shallot, tartar sauce, chile

      $18

    • North Shore Roast Beef

      bbq sauce, horseradish cream, american cheese, onion roll

      $18

    Sides

    • Buffalo Brussels Sprouts

      Frank's aioli, pickled carrots, blue cheese crumbles

      $12

    • Charred Broccolini

      preserved lemon, toasted pinenuts, chili-garlic crisp

      $12

    • Roasted Baby Carrots

      chipotle harissa, spiced pepita crumble, romesco sauce

      $12

    • Fries

      $9

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    • Happy Hour specials are available Monday - Thursday from 4-6PM and a full "Happy Afternoon" Fridays from 12-6PM.


    Oysters

    • Local Oysters

      1/2 off all local VA & MD Oysters

    Beer

    • Draft Beer

      Narragansett / Gansett Lager / lager

      $5

    • Draft Beer

      RAR / Nanticoke Nectar / ipa

      $7

    • Canned Beer

      Narragansett / Del’s Shandy / shandy

      $5

    Cocktails

    • Cape Codder G & T

      Malfy gin, house cranberry tonic, lime

      $11

    • Lychee Paloma

      Altos tequila, Soho lychee liqueur, grapefruit soda, lime

      $11

    • Rosé Spritz

      Lillet rosé, vodka, strawberry, basil, lemon

      $11

    • Sandia Cobbler

      Altos tequila, Manzanilla dry sherry, watermelon, lime, mint

      $11

    Wine

    • Sparkling

      Poggio Costa Prosecco

      $9

    • Rosé

      Arcade x TSL

      $9

    • White

      Wither Hills Sauvignon Blanc

      $9

    • Red

      St Huberts The Stag Pinot Noir

      $9

    • Bottle of Wine

      Select any of above wines

      $38

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