Diners' Choice: Seafood restaurants in Washington, D.C. Area

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Updated June 05, 2025

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Eddie V's - Tysons Corner

4.8

4.8 (5246)

$50 and over

Seafood

Tysons Corner / McLean

About the restaurant

Eddie V's Prime Seafood is a luxury dining destination known for the seafood flown in from pristine waters around the world, as well as its premium hand-carved steaks. Dishes are artistically prepared and feature an ever-changing array of seasonal seafood, along with critically acclaimed prime center-cut steaks broiled to perfection. The restaurant's award-wining wine list, which has been recognized by Wine Spectator, has more than 300 wines curated by Eddie V's very own Advanced Sommelier. In the V Lounge, guests can sip classic and creative cocktails, and enjoy signature appetizers against a backdrop of live music trios.

Top review

Noor

Dined 5 days ago

It was a window table, great location, the server was great and very nice. The receptionists were great and pleasant. Thank you All.

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Warm Goat Cheese Salad

Ocean Prime - Washington D.C.

4.8

4.8 (4579)

$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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Shawn

Dined 1 day ago

Great experience. Staff was top notch. Food was amazing! Will be back.

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Warm Butter Cake

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Point Judith Calamari

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Teriyaki Salmon

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

4.8

4.8 (10426)

$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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Dan

Dined 1 day ago

Great food and great service. Can’t beat the location for a visit to D.C.

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Ocean Paradise Restaurant & Bar

4.7

4.7 (406)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Fairfax

About the restaurant

We are a family-owned restaurant serving the Greater Fairfax community. Ocean Paradise is an innovative seafood concept, providing you with fresh, high-quality seafood sourced directly from the coast. Our dishes are created entirely from scratch, ensuring that every bite serves up tremendous flavor and an abundance of fresh ingredients. With over 25 years of experience, our chefs have curated a menu that includes a mix of both original and “classic” options, inspired by seafood dishes around the world. We have a passion for creating culinary masterpieces – think “fine dining” meets the comfort of Sunday dinner with your family. Awarded by Open Table as the 2024 "Diners’ Choice.” We look forward to hosting you at Ocean Paradise!

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GregoryVIP

Dined 5 days ago

We got there and it was quiet, became very noisy about 30 minutes in. Food was amazing, wine was a little more than table wine at premium prices. Overall, a great experience. Waiter was very good too.

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Pearl Dive Oyster Palace

4.7

4.7 (1623)

$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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Mark

Dined 6 days ago

Pearl Dive Oyster Palace is a seafood restaurant gem in DC. The prices are excellent. The meals and seafood are deliciously prepared. All of the servers were courteous and attentive. Our orders were served hot and fresh. The staff were knowledgeable as it was my wife's first-time trying oysters. The menu options were well thought out. Favorite dish - Seafood Gumbo. We ate dinner inside, and the staff was gracious enough to let us move to the outside seating for dessert. Thank you for making her Birthday an unforgettable experience.

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4.7

4.7 (6745)

$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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WilliamVIP

Dined 4 days ago

We had not been back to DC in years and were delighted that Black Salt still serves innovative specials and wonderful classic takes on fish and seafood. Great service!

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New England Clam Chowder

PassionFish - Reston

4.6

4.6 (6745)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Reston

About the restaurant

PassionFish Reston is dedicated to providing the finest quality, sustainable seafood available in an upscale/casual dining experience. Executive Chef/Owner Christopher Clime's seasonal menus celebrate the flavors of our global coasts with an impressive raw bar, a dedicated sushi chef and an extensive 'fresh catch' fish menu every day.

Don't miss our weekday lunch specials, dinner nightly, and happy hour every day. We also offer a three-course brunch for $45 with $3 brunch cocktails on Sundays! Garage parking at Reston Town Center will always be free for our guests. Please park in the Orange Garage on Explorer Street and check in with us when you arrive.

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PatrickVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Excellent service and an extravagant dining experience

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Popular dish

Jumbo Sea Scallops

Black's Bar & Kitchen

4.6

4.6 (3425)

$30 and under

Seafood

Bethesda

About the restaurant

WELCOME BACK!
Black’s Bar & Kitchen is excited to announce we are back open to the public for dine-in service! While we encourage you to use our online portal for convenient curbside carryout pickup, we have staged our patio, dining room and café tables to provide our Guests with a socially accepted distance to dine.

Food, Wine, & Cocktails to the heart of the ever-evolving Downtown Bethesda, Black’s remains the community Hot Spot for killer happy hour bar bites. Black’s has been on the forefront of supporting local farming & sustainable growing practices, serving only the highest quality produce, meats, & seafood for well over a decade.

Love Oysters? We do. Our Premium raw bar is unparalleled with rotating varieties of bivalves from all coasts of the Americas and a stellar wine list to match. Whether you’re popping champagne for a special occasion, watching the game enjoying a cold craft beer and Duck Nachos in the bar, Black’s Bar & Kitchen is the destination for any occasion.

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dawn

Dined 3 days ago

Black’s never disappoints! We enjoyed a lovely al fresco dinner on their shaded terrace and started with the mussels appetizer—fresh, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. Black’s is known for their seafood, and they certainly live up to the reputation. I couldn’t resist the scallops, which were seared to perfection, while my friends ordered the branzino and the chicken sandwich. Branzino is sometimes served as a small filet, but not here—Black’s offers a generous, beautifully prepared portion that was absolutely delicious. Our server, Ryan, was attentive, friendly, and full of helpful menu suggestions, making the experience even better. Highly recommend for anyone who appreciates great seafood and a welcoming atmosphere!

Reverie

4.8

4.8 (53)

$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. Through June, we feature seafood driven menu, with occasional experiences from game meats. In June and August, summer's vegetables will take center stage on our fully vegetarian tasting menu.

Please allow 2.5 hours for this experience. Corkage is offered at $75 per 750ml. Our cake cutting fee is $50 per cake.

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

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Tom

Dined on Jun 7, 2025

We were celebrating my wife's birthday and had a sophisticated and thoughtful experience. The food was amazing and the service was equally impressive. The cocktails were very creative and well presented. We will be going back for more!

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Summer Vegetable Season

Cordelia Fishbar

4.7

4.7 (149)

$50 and over

Seafood

Washington

About the restaurant

Cordelia draws on regional culinary influences from Spain, Portugal, Asia, and the Americas – focusing on areas that use high heat charcoal to coax the best out of fish, alongside a diverse offering of conserva, crudo and cured seafood.

Happy Hour Monday thru Friday from 4-6 pm and late-night.
Weekend Brunch from 10am-4pm.

Chef Rene Caceres
General Manager Sonya Znati

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Adriana

Dined on Jun 4, 2025

Had a lovely dinner. Loved the oyster happy hour and stayed for dinner. Everything was delicious. The favorites were tuna entree, salmon and soft shell crab special. Also carrots!!! Thank you!

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