The Salt Line

"This local favorite for seafood (and cheeseburgers) serves New England-style “stuffies,” lobster rolls, and rotating specials from chef Kyle Bailey that showcase sustainable varieties of fish. Its refreshed riverfront patio and bar offers coverage from the rain." - Tierney Plumb, Emily Venezky

"This New England-style seafood spot is behind the centerfield entrance of the ballpark, along the Anacostia River. It takes all the good from Massachusetts (clam chowder and a raw bar), and leaves the bad (Patriots fans). Stop by for a sit-down meal in the upscale-but-not-too-fancy dining room, a solid choice for that second or third date. Or, grab one of their massive seafood towers (appropriately dubbed The Kraken) and some brews at their outdoor bar. Retired Nationals star Ryan Zimmerman is an investor, too, so that’s already some good Nats mojo before the first pitch is even thrown." - tristiana hinton

"The lively seafood shack in Navy Yard, Ballston, and Bethesda has menu items just for tykes: a cheeseburger, hot dog, and fish sticks — all served with fries and fresh fruit — or buttery pasta ($6-$8)." - Tierney Plumb, Emily Venezky

"Chef Kyle Bailey’s popular annual entree — the Nashville hot soft shell crab — returned in late March. The dish features grilled white bread, pickled Earth N Eats green tomatoes, and black garlic honey. Spot the seasonal specialty at all three locations (Navy Yard, Ballston, and Bethesda)." - Tierney Plumb

"This acclaimed seafood spot with three outposts (Navy Yard, Bethesda and Ballston) puts out two mouthwatering sizes of seafood towers. The “Kraken” serves up to three ($150) and the “Leviathan” serves up to six ($195). Each tower comes with oysters, shrimp cocktail, middleneck clams, crab legs, lobster, and an assortment of daily “goodies” that vary at each locale. Bethesda’s chef Eric McKamey is currently serving mussels escabeche, salmon roe, and rockfish tartare." - Claudia Rosenbaum, Tierney Plumb, Eater Staff