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Rappahannock Oyster Bar at The Wharf, Washington, DC
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Rappahannock Oyster Bar at The Wharf

4.4
4.4
242 Reviews
$30 and under
Oyster Bar

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2 people
19:00
Booked 8 times today
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Charming
  • Great for scenic views
Rappahannock Oyster Bar (Wharf) occupies the restored historic oyster shed (circa 1912) building at the Municipal Fish Market (the oldest fish market in the United States). The restaurant serves a line up of small plate offerings, wines, craft beers, unique cocktails, and of course, our very own celebrated shellfish.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Oyster Bar, Seafood, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30–22:00 Fri, Sat 11:30–23:00
  • Phone number
    (202) 484-0572
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Danny Ahn
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Area
    Southwest Waterfront
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    Waterfront Metro Station
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 242 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • District of Columbia

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Rappahannock Oyster Bar at The Wharf is celebrated for its "excellent, fresh oysters and seafood options" in a picturesque waterfront setting. Guests rave about the "attentive service" and delightful outdoor seating. While some found service slow, the "delicious" food and vibrant atmosphere make it a must-visit for seafood enthusiasts.

242 Reviews
  1. Ailin

    Miami

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 6 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It’s one of my favorite restaurants in DC. My first stop when we fly in from Miami. The Salties are the best oyster by far.

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  2. Alex

    New York City

    8 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The oysters are fantastic and worth the stop. Less impressed w the po boy.

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  3. Devon

    San Francisco

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Reservation at 7pm We arrived at 7pm We were sat at 7:16 pm We met our server at 7:38 pm No Tabasco

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  4. Jason

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A must stop whenever in that part of the city, check it out

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  5. Darin

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    They were understaffed, so service was kind of slow. I think they had one person for the outside, and one for the inside. They didn't have a hostess present either, which meant the servers were also doing the seating as well. Still, our server was fantastic, and the food was delicious. My wife enjoyed the oysters and cocktail shrimp. They don't have a kids menu, but they do kids portions of the burger, fried basket, and one other item. She had the fried basket. I has the crab cake; it had barely any filler (a plus) and was well seasoned.

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  6. Tessa

    Richmond

    46 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    46 reviews

    Dined on 27 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My experience at Rappahannock Oyster Bar was wonderful. The food was delicious & the service courteous & attentive. I am always impressed when a restaurant is flexible enough to seat me a little earlier than my reservation because that is definitely a plus for me when traveling to DC. Traffic was a nightmare & it was nice to be able to be seated early & to get to relax. My only negative comment was I was dining out for my husband’s birthday & I indicated that on my reservations. There were no perks for this. That was disappointing. Most restaurants I go to have a little something extra for birthdays but apparently not this one.

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  7. betty

    Orange County

    38 reviews

    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on 26 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyed the protected patio space. A few members of the group was nervous about the 'fishy' smell of the wharf but you couldn't tell inside the restaurant. They also ended up enjoying the grilled and fried oysters (they tried raw the day before and did not like it). The crab cake was delicious and despite the paprika/bell pepper allergy, they were unaffected which made it easier to enjoy. The coffee/espresso chocolate creme brulee is the bomb. Must order.

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  8. Joseph

    Washington DC

    10 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 25 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Raw oysters and fried oyster po boy were delicious. I would come back for the oysters for sure. Service was very friendly, but sort of up and down - either very attentive, and then forgetting things and we'd have to ask for something again, or disappearing for a long time. Asian pear apple salad and caesar salad were both very flavorful. Branzino was cooked well, but not fully deboned. Some friends of mine that live on the Wharf don't recommend this place, but I would go back -- the oysters were indeed very fresh and delectable - and the place is pretty quiet with nice outdoor and indoor seating near the water. Service needs to be more consistent, although I will say it was very friendly.

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  9. Elizabeth

    Washington DC

    108 reviews

    1.0

    108 reviews

    Dined on 24 October 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    We had a reservation for 6:30. We got there early. The restaurant was not particularly busy. We sat at the bar as we had theater tickets at Arena Stage. There were six other people seated at the bar. Four staff were behind the bar. We waived arms. We did everything to get somebody's attention. After 15 minutes waiting to be acknowledged we left. Nobody cared.

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  10. Fabian

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 14 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Bartender was amazing and knowledgeable about drinks and oysters.

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Rappahannock Oyster Bar at The Wharf is rated 4.4 stars by 242 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 8 times today
Google Map for Rappahannock Oyster Bar at The Wharf

1150 Maine Ave SW, Washington, DC 20024

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Area
    Southwest Waterfront
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30–22:00 Fri, Sat 11:30–23:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Oyster Bar, Seafood, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    Waterfront Metro Station
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Danny Ahn
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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