Best Oyster Bar

Georgetown Seafood

Coastline Oyster CO.

Pearl Dive Oyster Palace

Boardwalk-themed seafood spot. Popular spot for seafood dishes with boardwalk decor & a lively upstairs bar & bocce court.

Oyster Oyster

Modern nook with seasonal tasting menus. Chic, contemporary fixture providing seasonal, carefully sourced tasting menus with veggie options.

BlackSalt

Refined seafood house & fish market. Creative preparations of sustainable seafood served in an upscale tavern with take-out fish market.

Hank's Oyster Bar

Casual seafood spot with a raw bar. New England-style seafood outpost with clams, lobster rolls, a raw bar & happy hour.

Hank's Oyster Bar

Casual seafood spot with a raw bar. New England-style seafood outpost with clams, lobster rolls, a raw bar & happy hour.

Clyde's of Gallery Place

Classic American fare & cocktails. Long-running local chain serving classic American dishes & cocktails in a traditional setting.

Ivy City Smokehouse

American tavern for house-smoked seafood. Buzzy watering hole for smoked fish, seafood, local spirits & entertainment with rooftop & patio.

Whiskey & Oyster

Relaxed restaurant for seafood & whiskey. Unpretentious eatery with a patio serving seafood, sandwiches & pasta, plus a long whiskey list.

King Street Oyster Bar

Rappahannock Oyster Bar

Waterfront stop for classic seafood fare. Causal, glass-enclosed stop serving oysters & raw shellfish plus burgers, craft beers & cocktails.

The Occidental

Institution for upscale American dining. Local landmark for high-end American meals served in a posh space lined with portraits of statesmen.

King Street Oyster Bar

Nick's Riverside Grill

Waterfront restaurant & bar with patio. Riverfront grill with outdoor patio seating plus a window-lined dining room & full bar.

Union District Oyster Bar & Lounge

Contemporary American bar & grill. A menu focused on fresh oysters & classic brasserie dishes & drinks in a casual, rustic setting.