LOVE this place! The speakeasy feels cozy, with bar and stool seating on one end and booth seating in another. Incredible bartenders who are super knowledgeable and high energy. The cocktails are incredible - you can't go wrong with whichever drink you decide on. The presentation of the cocktails are very impressive, with displays of sparks, fire, smoke, and garnishes that'll have you ordering another. I loved the Mo-Fi-Ya which tastes like a warm hug and is perfect if you love smoky drinks and mezcal. read more

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Cute little bar!! The ambience is cozy and the service is nice. The fried calamari was really good. read more

Salt - Bars Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Salt is a diamond ($$$) in the rough! Come for an intimate, casual and relaxing "speak-easy" experience in Rosslyn, VA, nearby downtown Washington DC. Highly recommend a reservation, as it's very popular for their handcrafted drinks, desire to fulfill your beverage passion (2nd to none), and super friendly, engaging and knowledgeable service! A bit pricey, but such a worthy experience!! We came for a drink, and only friends ordered some food, but it looked delicious. Overall, solid 4.5 rating for me given intimate ambience, fantastic service and unique drinks! Expect to pay $15-20 per specialty drink, and $15-20 for a starter appetizer or ~$20-30 for entrees. Everyone in our group ordered a different adult beverage, each individually crafted (except the beer); I chose the "I'm the Captain Now". The server was engaging to ask what I preferred in a drink such as my go-to spirits, flavor likings, any avoidances etc., and POOF, the bartender created a special drink treat - how cool, WOW! My drink turned out to be a high end Vodka and uniquely flavored with touch of cranberry, tamarind and more - it was easy to drink and thirst quenching!! For food, the Gnocchi plate and Pork Belly Steamed Buns looked excellent; both were enjoyed and recommended by our friends. I will definitely plan to have a meal or food with my drink(s) on my next visit to Salt! Hope you get to check it out, ENJOY!!! read more

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Awesome experience from cocktail to dessert. Seating can be challenging, but that's not worth deducting a star.

I like it, what else can I say!!!! Place is clean, great drinks a great atmosphere . Service is awesome

Food -we had the Filet Sliders as an appetizer and Crab Cake entree. both were amazing, perfectly seasoned with flavor and juicy. Drinks we tried the Cloud IX, Boogie Woogie, Im The Captain Now, Mo Fi-Ya and a another one I don't recall the name of. needless to say these drinks were amazing, presentation was great and taste even better Service we sat at the bar and the bartenders were so personable and amazing. Ambiance this restaurant gives a speakeasy vibe. very moody. 10/10 read more

Salt - Boogie Woogie Drink - Bars Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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It reminded me of a speakeasy bar with very dark décor. If you like a lot of light and ambiance, this is not the place for you. I'm NOT saying this in a derogatory way; as they say, "different strokes for different folks." I didn't mind it because a friend recommended it and I was meeting her there to try it out. Their Crispy Calamari was seasoned and cooked to perfection with all the fixings. Of course, it's all about sharing, so we tried the Tuna Tartare Nachos, Gambas al Ajillo, and the Truffle Parmesan Fries. Once we shared these dishes, we were too full to eat an entrée. This was a quick meet-up to share personal and work life with the both of us. We will have to return to try the entrees, along with some more seasonal and classic drinks. read more

Salt for me is always a hard place to decide if I love or just think is fine. I'm from NYC and have lived in Manhattan for years so Rosslyn is far from my favorite place to be, but when travelling for work Salt is incredibly convenient for me to go to and in terms of being "NY-lite" fits the bill, while also being the antithesis of NY. Salt bills itself as a speakeasy, but it has a pretty easy to find glass door that leads to a hostess stand with a lot of people who clearly have never been to a speakeasy inside. However, the crowd is far more refined than upstairs at Open Road, or anywhere else in the neighborhood. The booths are also far sexier and the lighting far better than anything else around. Which means that when making a recommendation, just on ambiance alone if we're going to remain in Rosslyn, we might as well choose Salt. Then comes the food - it's again the most inventive food in Rosslyn, great concepts around tuna tartare, solid meatballs, burger that really takes the cake with interesting ingredients and additions. But, it's not pushing the envelope in any way, it's like they took the best of 2019 and put it on the menu. And it's good, but it reminds you that you're still in a corporate office building's basement. It's hard to hate on perfectly executed calamari with a spicy vietnamese aioli or really solid gambas spanish tapas style - but again, I've been eating that for well over a decade. You should get both though if you do dine, and the burger, it's just really great. The cocktails are good too, and sometimes slightly more inventive. Nothing is bad, but nothing is going to have you submitting this for best bar in the world. I will keep coming back to Salt because it is the Best of Rosslyn - but I do hope it would push the rest of Rosslyn to try a bit harder. read more

Came here with a few friends on a Friday evening around 6:30 and got to grab a chair from the bar and pull it up to a small table they had available which was a nice surprise (we were expecting a wait). The speakeasy ambiance is on point and the staff is even more on point! Lovely souls and friendly people work here! The Wagyu Burger was amazing and the truffle fries were also great. I recommend this spot for a date night or just some drinks. We will be back! read more

Salt - Lavender something - Bars Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

SALT is a speakeasy style joint downstairs from Open Road. The venue is small, dark and intimate with some of the best flavors and service you will ever experience. I discovered this spot on a business trip and immediately made a reservation for a second visit before I left. Do yourself a favor and stop in for a drink or make a reservation for dinner. You won't be disappointed. read more

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Nestled in the heart of Rosslyn, under Open Road, find @saltrosslyn . Classically driven cocktails with innovative twists and turns. Seasonal flavors give way to an ever evolving flavor profile to match the mood. Highly recommend their "Girls Just Wanna Have Pho" and their Tuna Tartare. Girls Just Wanna Have Pho Skai Savor the Moment Tuna Tartare Butter Poached Lobster Tail Crispy Miso Pork Belly read more

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Top 2 favorite bars in DC. Cocktails were sublime (best espresso martini I've ever tasted), ambiance was soooo classy, and service was fantastic. Food was pretty good too-- I was surprised by how pretty the plating was! read more

Salt - Tuna tartare nachos - Bars Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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Came here on a first date (so I didn't take any pics haha) and it was my first time as well. I loved the atmosphere here, with the low lights and privacy as it felt very intimate. Our waiter was Roman and he was very attentive and encouraging in terms of what to try without hovering. I started with the purple haze, it was delicious but it felt like more foam than drink which for the price was a bit of a let down. We shared: Waygu Meatballs - amazing texture and the sauce was so rich and savory Calamari - the consistency of the calamari was perfect and the sauce served with it was a great balance of salty and sweet and the pickled onions put it over. Pork belly - it was really dry and chewy so I sent it back. There was no issue doing this and Roman took it off the bill. Overall I'd come back for the atmosphere and to try something else. read more

Service was GREAT! Perfect for a date night. The vibe in the place is sexy. We had the Beef Short Rib, Crab Cake, Wagyu Burger, Garlic Shrimp and Crispy Calamari. The drinks were mixed to perfection! Would definitely recommend. read more

This was a surprisingly nice find. They attempt to make a sterile new office building space seem somewhat interesting. It's a little like the faux urbanity you get in a suburban restaurant, but at least they're trying. Nicely accommodating of gluten free diners. Began with the filet sliders. We didn't notice "filet" and were surprised by how substantial they were. They were essentially little steaks that were served in a light blue cheese, creme fraiche (??) topping. Serving them in lettuce leaves to be GF worked well, with the added crunch from the leaves. They were good! The tuna togarishi was several slices of medium rare tuna, served over julienned carrots, edamame and pickled ginger. It was in a light dressing. The crabcake was small but good, without any filler. It came with asparagus (way out of season for December!), fingerlings in a nice, light mustard sauce and... something else. It was thinly sliced, slightly pink, crunchy in a slightly horseradishy sauce. It was quite good, as were the potatoes and crab cakes. They only had 5 wines by the glass, but fortunately the Nebbiola was tasty. All in all, good, solid food, with some creativity to elevate it beyond the lameness it could have easily had. read more

This place has it all. I love it. Great food, ambiance, drinks, wine, and the service is always awesome. This place is such a nice treat for yourself, date, or night out/happy hour. An Arlington gem. read more

2nd visit & still a nice vibe! We got a variety of dishes and drinks and really enjoyed all of them. We even went to the bar after dinner to get an additional drink. Such a nice place. read more

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Small and intimate setting. Low lighting and great music selection the evening we went. The good R&B if you can imagine. We made reservations and were seated in a timely manner. Service was slow but our waitress was nice. We enjoyed our appetizers and entrees. Portions aren't big but satisfying to us. read more

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Ambiance: relaxing, casual atmosphere with great food and service. The simplest dishes here have so much flavor to them, worth the money. Most of the drinks are $14+ but they're so worth it, some come with a fire show. If you want a fire show, try the Mo Fi-Ya...the whole table gets to experience the nice aroma of smoked rosemary and cinnamon. The Tuna Tartare Nachos are f*ing DELICIOUS!!! Sweet, savory and fresh tuna on crispy wontons really hit the umami spot. read more

Salt - Togarashi Crusted Tuna, Salt Manhattan, and Za"Pop"A - Bars Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Speakeasy vibes, phenomenal food and one of a kind cocktails! The service is some of the friendliest I've ever experienced as well. Cannot recommend enough! read more

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A great bar with amazing drinks I got Za Pop A it had 3 different liquors in it, it was very good. Definitely recommend this drink if you like darker liquors Service was quick even though we had 8 people on our table and the waitress was very nice and gave us reccs The inside is dark and cozy and I will definitely be returning to try something else. read more

Salt - Za pop A - Bars Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Had some difficulty finding it- but I guess that is to be expected for a speakeasy!! I had to eventually call after circling the block. I was greeted with a smile. Upon being seated I was told about the two hour limit. But we were able to stay a little longer. I started with the "Nuthin' But a "T" Thang" cocktail. It was delicious and I had a few more. We split the tuna tartar nachos. They were fresh and light; I would get them again. We also had the gnocchi. They were another very splittable appetizer. They were ok. I ended with the Gin& Juice cocktail which was more sweet. They have a happy hour menu too. Service was very good. I loved the dark warm atmosphere of the place. Some of the tables seem too close though. I would definitely return. read more

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Located under Open Road in the heart of Rosslyn, a block from the Metro, is an unassuming speakeasy through nondescript wooden doors. My friend and I grabbed a drink on a Tuesday at 9:30 p.m. There was a healthy flow of people, but we found two seats at the bar. Here's our experience: 1) Drinks: The menu has lots of options, but none that satisfied my berry-sweet-style of cocktails. Because of that, the bartender offered to make me an off-the-menu cocktail he was clearly excited about. He said there's nothing like it in the area- a coke and rum cherry float. It didn't register what he was making me until he presented a tall glass of coke and rum half empty to leave room for whipped cream. It was too late to go back. As a boy, I once threw up on a float and can't drink carbonation and cream. I took one sip and wanted to vomit. Not the bartender's fault; I ordered wrong. My friend ordered a Negroni and thought it was just okay. He asked for it "up" and the bartender had no idea what he was asking. His Negroni was average at best. 2) Service: It was very slow. It took a long time for the bartender to serve us or give us the bill. They were busy but but overwhelmingly. Where I'll knock off starts is how they handled me not finishing my drink. Again, that was my mistake for ordering wrong. However, a savvy bartender would find a unobtrusive way to ask if I wanted another. Instead, he acted offended. 3) Price: Since I ordered wrong, all I have to go off of is my friend's average Negroni. Cocktails were around $15. Even for the D.C. area, that's expensive! For quality cocktails, it's a fair price, but not for average ones. 4) Vibe: This is where they excel. It's simple, but screams speakeasy. The lights are dim and the tables are intimate. 5) Neighborhood: We found street parking out front and it's free after 8 p.m. There are many fast casual restaurants in the area. If you love quality cocktails, I'd skip Salt. read more

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I have been to Salt, 3 times, first 2 were great, the last time was a "mess" bad service, I had a group of people supposed to have a "reserved area" turned out I had to do most of the service during our gathering. I had to ask multiple times for the staff for glasses, to please clean the mess as people could break glass or get hurt. Also, we had a reservation for over a month and I was asked for contract as soon as we arrived to eat. Are you serious? They had over 4 weeks to ask for a contract but I was told it was not needed. The food was good, I have no negative feedback but they better get their service and staff operations up to speed or this place will go down hill. read more

Really good food and service - but seriously, ridiculously overpriced. There's absolutely no reason that salt should be charging as much as they do for little portions and location. I'm sorry but i have no idea who advised them on this price point. It appears that they would have more regulars from the Rosslyn area if they had a more affordable menu but instead get the one-and-doners who try it and move on. Also place is dark and romantic so the ambiance was good at least! read more

This is one of the few speakeasy bars in the area. It means, it is a little discreet to get to but that's by design. You reach the place from the Wilson blvd and go to the side that says Open door. Open door is the (sister) restaurant for the bar. Fun fact: Arlington cannot have bars unless they also serve food. So there's that. Open door is on the 2nd level and Salt is in the basement. Once the tricky part is done and you reach this really cozy place. Almost all the tables were full when we went on a Saturday night but it didn't seem noisy at all. The lighting, the mood and the music made it felt like we were the only people. We went there for a small farewell dinner for my friend and it was exactly the kind of place we wanted. Now the food and drinks. The food was salty to live upto the name but I think it does complement the well thought out handcrafted drinks they made. I had heirloom and it came with this giant ice rose and a dried petal on the side. The drink was strong, tasty and had a punch of cinnamon flavor. My friends had Paloma, Gran papa and Gin. They were all excellent. For food, I had the Gnocchi. It was sooo sooo good. One of the tastiest gnocchi I ever had. The roasted mushrooms and Brussels sprouts added to the mass while the butternut squash and Brown butter added to the smoothness. The candied walnuts added a nice crunch. The surprise element was this crispy sage. Had no idea sage could be added that way. Nice touch "Salt". I'm Impressed. Tuna tartare nachos were realllly good. Strongly suggest that appetizer. The pasta that togarashi crusted tuna came with was way too salty(even the drinks couldn't help it). Glad it was only a small portion and we all had a bite. Overall this is a very different take on a bar food and we thoroughly enjoyed it but I'm still wondering what's the targeted customer base for a salty restaurant. read more

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I went to salt on a Friday night with reservations via OpenTable. My friend and I arrived 10 min early and were sat right away. Other parties that just walked in were told a wait of at least 2 hours so I would highly suggest making reservations beforehand. The ambiance was super classy and nice. It's perfect for a date night. The service was prompt and friendly. The food was on the saltier side while still yummy. So I would ask for less salt next time I visit. The mock-tail I ordered was also yummy. I would highly recommend for a nice dinner out! read more

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Absolutely loved this place! Parking was a bit hard to find but other than that everything was perfect. They took us on time for our reservation and our waiter was very attentive to us the whole time. We got the seared tuna, filet sliders, and, the gnocchi. The tune was my favorite, it had so many flavors going on. The drinks were also very good. They even gave me free cheesecake for my birthday which was a nice surprise. The restaurant was very romantic and dimly lit with candles which made it the perfect date night place. The prices weren't too bad either considering everything. I will deffenitly be going back to here. Totally recommend! read more

I've always had a great experience with the service here- from the hostess stand to the bar they always try and give you the best. The drinks are all very fancy and have very unique flavors. And the food is really good! I recommend the carbonara or the Waygu burger (best burger I've ever had). Inside it's pretty dark and intimate and it makes you never want to leave! read more

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The cocktails and food are phenomenal here. There has not been anything we dislike. Introduced some friends to this place and they enjoyed it as well. Nice ambience/vibe. Great staff/service. This place is usually busy. Highly recommend a reservation ahead of time. Overheard a walk-in needing to wait 2 hrs or more. Lastly, this is a speakeasy, so if it's your first time here, keep an eye out for the entrance :) Drinks we enjoy: So Fresh & So Green - Absolutely delicious. So refreshing. Feels like something I'd drink at a spa. It makes me feel so healthy lol Toki'n On the Bayou - If you like smokey whiskey (nice presentation) Savor the Moment - If you like a smooth whiskey read more

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- happy hour from open to 7pm - unmarked door but there is a doormat that says "Salt" - make a reservation for happy hour or come on the weekdays after 7pm (people will clear out from the bar) - they have an interesting cocktail list and two awesome non-alcoholic drinks. They don't just taste like fruit juice. - the truffle fries were pretty oily but the pork buns, nachos and crispy calamari are a must have - good for dates, small group gatherings read more

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We decided to do an impromptu date night at Salt on a lovely summer evening and it did not disappoint. The ambience was nice and mysterious, as one would expect from a speakeasy. I had the old fashioned and the much raved about Wagyu burger with truffle fries. Hubby had the burger as well and the tuna tartare nachos as an appetizer. We enjoyed everything and felt the burger was one of the best we've had. (And we've had a lot of burgers!) A little pricey but we'd definitely go back again. Great service, too! Highly recommend! read more

The atmosphere is great. Servers are friendly and knowledgeable. I have yet to have any food from their menu that I didn't like. The Waygu burger is great. They have a nice happy Hour with specials. read more

Vibey, dark, romantic perfection. Cocktails are unique and delicious, as is their elevated bar food! Servers are very knowledgeable, attentive and helpful! Great for a date night or happy hour! read more

This one was a tough one but landed at 4 stars. Main verdict is I'd definitely come back for happy hour/ early afternoon bites, but probably not for dinner. The place is located behind a giant door in Rosslyn underneath happy eatery. The second you enter, it had a dark speakeasy vibe. The staff are all dressed very professionally and the decor was fitting. We were seated in the bar area and got some cocktails to start which were very inventive and delicious (got one that tastes like pho). Will definitely be back to try out others in the future. Unfortunately the food left something to be desired. Starting with the positives. The wagyu burger and fries were delicious. Well cooked and perfectly constructed. Granted the price point is a bit higher but during happy hour you can get $5 off. The remaining dishes however were all mediocre at best. The gambas was fine but the tune tasted just like the teriyaki sauce poured over everything. The carbonara was .... Not very flavorful unfortunately despite how good it looked. Minor issues but made me feel like probably a better happy hour/social spot rather than a sit down dinner spot read more

Salt - Clockwise direction from the top left Wagyu Burger Gambas Al Ajillo Bucatini Carbonara Truffle Fries Togarashi crusted tuna - Bars Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

My husband and I came here with two friends after dinner at Open Road on a Friday night. I love a cocktail bar and Salt did not disappoint. We sat in a little booth in the front room, and there was a larger space for bigger groups in the back. My friend and I both ordered the Mo Fi Ya which was presented with a show by our server. We also ordered the hummus with wagyu and it was pretty tasty. read more

Salt - Captain's - Bars Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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Had a short rib and it was very well flavored however, was not brought to us at the table until it had already cooled. One of the people in our party had theirs returned and microwaved to be warmed up again. Also a little difficult to find as it is a speakeasy so it's downstairs Off the street. read more

This was an incredible burger. Full of flavor, great balance of savory, saucy, fat from the bacon and it all came together well. Definitely a burger worth trying if you're close to Rosslyn or if you're far. We sat outside and enjoyed the nice rosslyn town area. And the staff was friendly and helpful with our requests. Quality burgers and food. read more

Salt - Blue Cheese Burger - Bars Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

I recently started going to Salt and I don't know how I have lived without it. Definitely make reservations because it books up fast, especially on the weekends. The food and drinks were are amazing. My favorite drink right now is the Girls Just Wanna Have Pho, which is a shockingly souplike flavor in a cocktail. Perfection. But I haven't had a drink there I didn't like. Love the lavender haze, what's up doc, the mezcal one, the mushroom one, all good. The food is great too. I like all the small plates and my favs are the gnocchi and the tuna tartare. But the meatballs and buns are also good. The service and bartenders here are all professionals and I love coming here. Definitely stop here if you are in Arlington read more

Salt - What's up doc - Bars Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Ambience: Fit for any occasion! It wasn't fancy. People were wearing casual attire, and some people were also dressed up a lil, some had just come from work. So anything works! Service: Everyone is really friendly and serves with a smile on their faces. I especially appreciated the manager, Michael, the night we ate here. He was super accommodating, checking in often, and made us feel really welcomed. It was obvious how he cared and wanted to make sure patrons were satisfied. Drinks: So Fresh & So Green: This is a fun one - I like how the elderflower basil oil separates in the drink! Easy on the Eyes: I'm more a fruity and sweet kinda drink person so I wasn't sure about these flavors but this was a wonderful drink. Highly recommend. Not too sweet and all the flavors go so well. Paloma: mmm this was delish and definitely the strongest of all the drinks we had that night. Food: Housemade Burrata: This dish had tons of flavors. the burrata itself was delicious and was a great complement to the rest of the ingredients on the plate. There were a ton of onions and some olives, as a head's up. The pesto is also strong. Togarashi Crusted Tuna: I ate this dish up so quick oh my god it was DELICIOUS. I ordered the tuna rare, and it was perfect. I loved the noodles, vegetables with the unique sauces. What a wonderful dish. Highly recommend. Wagyu Burger: this may have been the best burger I have tasted. All through the night so many people were ordering this as well so it's definitely a fan favorite. (also it's discounted during happy hour!!!!) a MUST-HAVE! Overall I had such a lovely experience here. I do like to be generous with my five stars, but this one stands out to me as a 5-Star, no hesitation!! The food was AMAZING - I definitely will be coming back and bringing friends who come to the area. Although I want to try all their dishes I may just order the same thing because they were jaw-droppingly delish. They have great happy hour deals so I loved that too. Thanks for a great night, Salt! read more

Salt - barrata - Bars Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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