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Diners' Choice: Seafood restaurants in District of Columbia

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Updated 05 December 2024

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Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab - Washington DC

4.8

4.8 (10077)

$50 and over

Seafood

Downtown

About the restaurant

Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab is the culmination of a partnership between Lettuce Entertain You and Joe's Stone Crab, the legendary seafood restaurant of Miami Beach. Joe's features an extensive selection of seafood, flown in fresh daily, to complement the world's finest Florida Stone Crab claws. Joe's also features signature Prime steaks, hand-carved by master butchers, such as the 24 oz. Bone-In Rib Eye or Bone-in Filet Mignon. Matched with Joe's famous side dishes, dinner only gets better when capped with a slice of key lime pie.

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Cathy

Dined 4 days ago

Great experience for our first time here. Food and service were outstanding. We will come back!

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Ocean Prime - Washington D.C.

4.8

4.8 (4344)

$50 and over

Seafood

Downtown

About the restaurant

Located in the historic Colorado Building at 1341 G Street NW and just steps away from the White House,Ocean Prime is a nationally acclaimed, dynamic seafood & steakhouse from the award-winning Cameron Mitchell Restaurants. Ocean Prime delivers an elevated experience with exceptional ambiance, a chef-curated menu, signature handcrafted cocktails, Wine Spectator honored wine list and genuine hospitality. Reservations are recommended.

Ocean Prime strives to provide an elegant, fine dining atmosphere. Our associates’ priority is to ensure your experience is memorable. We ask for attire that is both polished and suited to our restaurant.
THANK YOU FOR NOT WEARING:
Clothing emitting excessive marijuana odor
Excessively revealing clothing or exposed undergarments
Clothing with offensive language or graphics
Admittance to Ocean Prime is at the discretion of management who reserves the right to refuse service to patrons who are inappropriately dressed.

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Veronica M

Dined 2 days ago

I highly recommend dining at Ocean Prime in Washington, DC. The service is impressive. Stephen, our server, excels in customer service. He made dining and celebrating our Wedding Anniversary a wonderful experience. The food (recommend the Filet, Salmon, and Calamari) is attractively plated and flavorsome. The decor is attractive, and the lighting is perfect for a relaxing experience. Ocean Prime is everything you could want for enjoyable dining.

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Warm Butter Cake

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Point Judith Calamari

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Teriyaki Salmon

A photo of BlackSalt restaurant

4.8

4.8 (6716)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Palisades Northwest

About the restaurant

BlackSalt is the much anticipated concept restaurant from Chef Jeff Black, featuring an upscale fish market fronting a vibrant bar and elegant restaurant.
**A 4% charge is applied to all sales for card processing fees. Charge will be waived if paying with cash

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NancyVIP

Dined 5 days ago

We spent almost $100 for lunch. We had a crab sandwich and a glass of wine each. The food was very good but it seemed pricey.

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Pearl Dive Oyster Palace

4.8

4.8 (1558)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Logan Circle

About the restaurant

With an ambience steeped in rustic charm and a menu filled with treasures from the sea, Pearl Dive Oyster Palace focuses on fresh produce and quality ingredients in its welcoming eatery. Specializing in a wide variety of oysters, from such places as Virginia, Japan, Rhode Island, British Columbia and Washington state, Peal Dive Oyster Palace takes oyster preparation seriously, complementing the delicate taste of the oyster. Appetizer options include crispy crawfish fritters, barbecue shrimp and wood-grilled oysters. Besides oysters, house specialties have a decidedly Cajun flair, with items such as seafood gumbo, crawfish etouffee and Gulf Coast Redfish, all of which have an amazing balance of spices.

The rich entrées at Pearl Dive Oyster Bar are further replicated in its dessert menu, with winning options like Beignets and Brazos River Bottom Pecan Pie.

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Bryce

Dined 6 days ago

Delicious food and excellent service. Will visit again!

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Blackened Catfish

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Addie's Mussels

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4.8

4.8 (28)

$50 and over

Seafood

Georgetown

About the restaurant

Inspired by Chef Johnny Spero’s global travels, yet rooted in his Mid-Atlantic upbringing, Reverie is a Michelin-starred fine-dining experience that focuses on an entirely seafood driven menu.

Our current menu is offered at $255 per guest exclusive of beverage, service charge, taxes, or gratuities. Starting January 1, 2025, our tasting menu will adjust to $285 per guest.

Please allow 2.5 hours for this experience

We can accommodate some but not all food allergies so please inquire before booking via info@reveriedc.com. We are unable to provide dairy-free or fully vegetarian versions of our experience.

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David

Dined on 20 Nov 2024

Returned and it’s even better ! They have refined their seafood tasting menu to a high level. We are talking Michelin Stars level of excellence here. Service is impeccable and the room and vibe are great. Worth a walk over if in Georgetown, a drive if in Dc or close by and a plane ride from anywhere now . It’s exceptional.

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Truluck's - Ocean's Finest Seafood & Crab - Washington, D.C.

4.7

4.7 (1901)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Mount Vernon Square

About the restaurant

Truluck's, a premier dining destination since 1992, offers high-quality seafood and exceptional service with a commitment to sustainability. Renowned for its Florida Stone Crab, Truluck's ensures this delicacy goes from trap to table in 24 hours during its October to May season. Under Corporate Executive Chef Thomas Dritsas, the menu features fresh seafood and prime steaks, complemented by an extensive beverage program. Adhering to Ocean Conservancy guidelines, Truluck's supports sustainable practices and community initiatives. With 12 locations and a dedicated team, Truluck's creates remarkable dining experiences. Reservations can be made online or via OpenTable.

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Otis

Dined 1 day ago

Franklin our server was the ultimate professional and made our 37th Anniversary very special. The entire experience tonight was superb!!! I salute the executive chef!!! Kudos!!!

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Oceanaire Seafood Room - DC

4.6

4.6 (6644)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Downtown

About the restaurant

The Oceanaire provides the perfect setting to enjoy the freshest seafood flown in daily from around the world. Our knowledgeable staff will delight you with exceptional service — guiding you through the wide variety of items on our menu and helping you select the perfect wine to complement your meal. You'll find out why The Oceanaire has been voted one of the best seafood restaurants in the country.

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BobVIP

Dined 4 days ago

From the time you are warmly greeted at the door, through to the baked Alaska flambe' table side, it was an excellent experience. Convenient to DC MetroRail, expect a perfectly prepared seafood dinner. The salmon and branzino we had was outstanding. Our waiter was superb. Enjoyed the complimentary olive veggie snack plate and hot sourdough. And Landrys rewards are a big plus- saved us $25!

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Crab Cake Sliders

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Pan Seared Msc Certified Chilean Sea Bass

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The Salt Line - Navy Yard

4.5

4.5 (2608)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Navy Yard

About the restaurant

The Salt Line - Navy Yard offers indoor STANDARD seating and OUTDOOR Patio Seating. Our OUTDOOR riverfront patio seating has been winterized and is now comfortably available all year round. The OUTDOOR reservations area has been tastefully enclosed in clear insulated curtains that still provide a scenic river view and is well protected, well heated and honored all weather. Additionally we offer FIREPIT LOUNGE reservations in our large outdoor bar area and first come first served bar, hightop and lounge seating. Please note: the Outdoor Bar area with hightops is covered and well heated but the fire pit and lounge seating is uncovered and so weather permitting. If your desired reservation is not available online or of you have any reservations questions please call the restaurant for more up to the minute information and assistance. For groups larger than 14 contact events@thesaltline.com.

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Amanda

Dined 7 days ago

Food was delicious and drink was good. Service was terrible. Waiter was uninterested and didnt want to be there. He did not introduce himself and never check on us. Other servers were having to do his work. Unfortunate because food is so good.

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Waterman's Platter

A photo of The Point - DC restaurant

4.5

4.5 (1458)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Buzzard Point

About the restaurant

The Point brings the thrill and robust flavors of open flame cooking with the freshest seafood in the city. Perfectly situated at the confluence of the Potomac and Anacostia Rivers, our contemporary design, tranquil open-air patio and premium fire pits, compliment the picturesque and panoramic views. Although we cannot guarantee outdoor patio dining for all of our guests. We will try to accommodate as many requests as we can on a first come first serve basis.

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Jeffrey E

Dined 6 days ago

Overall good experience. Service was commendable from being seated. The food was very good. Atmosphere was very nice. Overall good experience. I would recommend The Point. Its a nice place to get chic or even dressy for a night out. I recommend this place.

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Tony & Joe's Seafood Place

4.3

4.3 (2651)

$30 and under

Seafood

Georgetown

About the restaurant

Dine with a view of the Potomac River, the Kennedy Center and the beautiful Washington Harbour fountains. Located in The Washington Harbour in Georgetown, we serve only the freshest seafood.

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Christina

Dined 6 days ago

Great location, happy with the food the service and the prices, but the whole place looks and feels like it is in desperate need of repairs. Chairs are wobbly, chips and nicks in floors and walls, bathrooms a little dingy, but it has its charms. Good for families and casual evenings. Wouldn’t bring a client or date.

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Crab Cake Sandwich

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