Best Seafood Restaurants in Washington DC | Fresh Catch & Views
Savor DC’s best seafood restaurants with oysters, crabs, and fresh catch. Many offer waterfront dining with scenic views.
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Georgetown Seafood
Pesce Seafood House
BlackSalt
Refined seafood house & fish market. Creative preparations of sustainable seafood served in an upscale tavern with take-out fish market.
Pearl Dive Oyster Palace
Boardwalk-themed seafood spot. Popular spot for seafood dishes with boardwalk decor & a lively upstairs bar & bocce court.
Old Ebbitt Grill
Landmark tavern known for its oysters. Iconic tavern offering American meals, including popular oyster specials, in Victorian-style digs.
Fiola Mare
High-end Italian seafood restaurant. Sophisticated Italian seafood, plus wine & cocktails, in a luxe, modern setting with river views.
The Salt Line
Chefy seafood spot with waterfront patio. New England classics & Chesapeake dishes star at this nautical seafood house with riverside patio.
The Oceanaire Seafood Room
Upscale choice for seafood & steaks. High-end chain offering seafood, steaks & a deep wine list in sophisticated but lively environs.
Luke's Lobster Penn Quarter
Eatery with lobster roll specials. Seafood restaurant serving Maine-style lobster rolls with toasted buns, plus clam chowder.
Truluck's Ocean's Finest Seafood & Crab
Upscale seafood & steak restaurant. Upscale seafood & steak chain featuring half-price happy hours, a deep wine list & swanky surrounds.
Quarterdeck
Veteran seafood spot known for its crab. Long-standing neighborhood fixture offering casual seafood menu & all-you-can-eat crab feasts.
Ivy City Smokehouse
American tavern for house-smoked seafood. Buzzy watering hole for smoked fish, seafood, local spirits & entertainment with rooftop & patio.
Sequoia DC
Spectacular American with loungey patio. Dramatic river views & swanky design define this soaring, spacious American with a killer terrace.
Del Mar
Spanish coastal fare in glam surrounds. A beautiful Spanish villa-like setting with waterfront views backdrops Basque tapas, grills & wine.
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Hot N Juicy Crawfish
Casual spot for Cajun-Creole seafood. Casual, hands-on joint for Cajun crawfish, shrimp & lobster with a choice of seasonings & spices.
The Boiling Crab
Informal spot for Cajun-style shellfish. Casual small chain offering boiled-in-bag Cajun-spiced crawfish, oysters, shrimp & other shellfish.
Tony and Joe's Seafood Place
Waterfront restaurant with Potomac views. Floor-to-ceiling windows & outdoor seating provide scenic river views as patrons dine on seafood.