Long Shot Hospitality (LSH) will bring its dining concept, The Salt Line, to Nashville’s East Bank in late 2025. The restaurant, which pays homage to New England’s iconic oyster houses has become a mainstay in the D.C. Area. The seafood restaurant will occupy 11,700 SF along the Cumberland River at Phase 1 of River North in the East Bank. The restaurant is situated just south of the Oracle Campus and directly across from the Oxbow and Wayward apartments.
“We’re excited to open our first location outside of the D.C. region and bring to Nashville a blend of New England favorites like fried clam bellies, stuffies, and lobster rolls, alongside our Chesapeake favorites like pimento crab dip and fried soft shell blue crabs,” said Chef Bailey.
The new location anchors the northern portion of the retail plaza at River North. The space will feature an expansive 6,200-square-foot interior with seats for up to 196 guests, and a sprawling 5,500-square-foot exterior, anchored by the riverfront outdoor bar and housing an additional 203 seats. Shake Shack recently opened at the retail plaza at the opposite end.
The Salt Line is best known for its wide array of freshly caught fare inspired by the coastal New England lifestyle, from lobster rolls and seafood towers to oysters from the coast of Maine down to the Chesapeake Bay. “The star of the raw bar”, menu is the Dancing Molly oyster – which is sustainably farmed from Long Shot Hospitality’s very own oyster farm located in St. Michael’s, MD.
In addition to its robust menu, the restaurant will offer a curated selection of craft beers from the Mid-Atlantic and New England regions, an extensive wine list, and a unique cocktail program that includes frozen Del’s Shandy and specialty house cocktails, such as the Blue Cheese Martini and Cape Codder G&T.
“We’re especially excited to get to know local farmers and incorporate fresh, Tennessean ingredients into our menu, all while continuing our commitment to sustainable seafood and expanding our relationships with our oyster farmers. We can’t wait to bring our passion for coastal dining to this beautiful new city.” continued Bailey.
In addition to its staples, the Nashville menu, curated by Long Shot Hospitality Chef/Partner Kyle Bailey, will showcase a variety of dishes unique to this location, inspired by the flavors of Music City and the vibrant ingredients of Tennessee. Chef Bailey, who also co-founded the D.C. chapter of the sustainable seafood organization Dock to Dish, will bring along his passion for sustainable seafood sourcing practices.
The Salt Line will open with dinner service seven nights a week, followed by Saturday and Sunday brunch. Lunch service will launch shortly after the restaurant’s late 2025 opening. Oracle has also started preliminary infrastructure work along the Cumberland River for the upcoming riverfront park next to the retail plaza.
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