Oceanaire Seafood Room - DC

Name: Oceanaire Seafood Room - DC
Address: 1201 F St NW, Washington, DC, United States, 20004
Telephone: (202) 347-2277
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.5

4.5

6358 Reviews

$31 to $50

Seafood

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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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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jun 10, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 39 times today

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Takeout

(202) 347-2277

Private dining

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Seafood, Steakhouse, Steak
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(202) 347-2277
Website
https://www.theoceanaire.com/location/washington-dc/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Joseph Pastore
Private party facilities
Whether you are looking to host a party of 15 or 50 people we invite you to consider The Oceanaire Seafood Room. Introduce your guests to a sea of Ultra-Fresh fish, including steak-cut Alaskan Halibut, seasonal favorites like fresh Copper River salmon or hard to find delicacies like true Dover sole
Private party contact
Johanna DeLony: (855) 548-7013

Location
1201 F St NW, Washington, DC 20004
Neighborhood
Downtown
Parking details
Valet
Public transit
Metro Center - 12th & F Street exit
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 6,358 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

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District of Columbia
Seafood

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BryanT
Hawaii
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great environment, lots of menu options. Service was stellar and really nice setting. Best seafood I’ve had in the US outside of HI
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AntonWing
Washington DC
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall4food4service5ambience4
The food was great. The service was very attentive.
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JayJ
Richmond
39 reviews
vip
5.0
39 reviews
Dined on May 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Enjoyed a delicious Memorial Day dinner. Service was excellent. We enjoyed scallops and steak, crab soup, potatoes side and steamed spinach. We visit Ocenaire a couple times a year and have always had an excellent dinning experience.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is definitely one of the best seafood restaurants in Washington DC. First class seafood, executed perfectly by a very professional and efficient staff. Very attentive service without being intrusive. This should absolutely be on your list of restaurants to visit when in DC.
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Jenn
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was great! The staff was great and so was the food! Nice quiet ambience! I would definitely recommend!
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dcluv2dine
Washington DC
105 reviews
vip
5.0
105 reviews
Dined on May 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was outstanding and Nelson, our sever was also outstanding.
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JennS
Houston
15 reviews
3.0
15 reviews
Dined on May 21, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience2
Disappointed- so many other options in DC wish we would have picked. Must have been short staffed as we were Consistently ignored by staff throughout the meal. Plates were not cleared timely. The Maryland “crab” soup had zero crab unless it was some species of invisible crab unknown to us. The ice cream in the Baked Alaska was freezer burned, filled with ice crystals and disgusting. Add the very loud noise and it was a sad evening :-(
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
4 reviews
vip
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 20, 2023
overall4food4service3ambience4
They clear as soon as each person is finished with their meal leaving people to finish their food at the table alone. Very poor etiquette. Other than that, attentiveness was reasonable good.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great experience - loved the food and the service!
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LynnS
Nashville
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 18, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience4
Excellent food and service. Very noisy sitting at table next to the bar .
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OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
1 review
vip
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 15, 2023
overall3food2service3ambience3
Food was not worth the price. Scallops undercooked. Risotto mushy.
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JamesH
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our dinner was a celebration with a seldom seen friend, so we had a lot of talking to do. The waiters were incredibly patient and without being overly attentive allowing us to have our extended conversation is a comfortable atmosphere while enjoying delicious food. They had seated us to one side, which was perfect! Thanks to the entire Oceanaire team for a lovely evening!
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49ersTour
Salt Lake City
10 reviews
vip
3.0
10 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall3food4service2ambience3
Requested bread, never provided. Not asked if wanted another drink or water refill.
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Antwane
Coastal Georgia
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Best steak I’ve ever had in my life bruh…. Absolutely fantastic
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LarryC
Washington DC
10 reviews
3.0
10 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall3food4service3ambience5
For a number of years we have gone to Ocean Aire and experienced outstanding service. This year we invited other family members. I was a bit embarrassed. We were seated promptly, but over 30 minutes after being seated, we still had not been gien a chance to order. Once we did order, I asked for oysters as an appertiser. I never received the oysters as our dinners finally arrived. Not a major disappointment, but well below my expectations for Oceanaire.
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AnnetteW
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall5food4service3ambience5
I enjoyed myself for Mother’s Day. My food was good but just a little concerned about my waiter. My waiter seemed a bit occupied and not to attentive to our table. Other than that, I truly enjoyed myself. I will definitely dine again.
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BABYSMURFS1
Baltimore
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and service was great! I would highly recommend this restaurant!
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mlabout
Washington DC
43 reviews
3.0
43 reviews
Dined on May 10, 2023
overall3food5service5ambience5
Celebrating our and our friends anniversaries with additional friends. 7 meals were great, 8th meal they forgot and kitchen missed it. Initially server asked manager to talk to us and apologize. That’s all he did but one of our friends had a private conversation with him. They brought Baked Alaska’s for us and gave us a nice bottle of wine to take on a monument tour we had planned with others and a driver. Thanks for stepping up and admitting that they under performed. They were busy, stuff happens I know.
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Regina
Washington DC
35 reviews
vip
5.0
35 reviews
Dined on May 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fernando and Maynar you have done it again. This was an exceptional evening from start to finish. Thank you.
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Craig
Washington DC
939 reviews
vip
5.0
939 reviews
Dined on May 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best seafood in DC. And the service is beyond compare.
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Gregg
Los Angeles
83 reviews
vip
5.0
83 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great Dover Sole Presentation at my table, menu and Service!!
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Dustin
New York Area
22 reviews
vip
3.0
22 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2023
overall3food4service2ambience4
We’ve been here about five times on other trips to DC, but last night was the most disappointing. We’d heard the kitchen was slow, but even drinks took longer than necessary to come out. Our server was nice but not as attentive as she should have been, as we were served an app and salad first, but the salad should’ve come with the entrees. Then, our sides came out, and sat for 20 minutes while we waited for the entrees, all while also waiting for another appetizer that we’d ordered. When entrees finally came, they at least let us order new sides so that they were hot, as they’d cooled off considerably while we waited for entrees. As usual, the food was all quite good, and they comped us a drink, but service and expediting were quite lacking on this visit.
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TiffanyM
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great dinner. Staff was prompt and courteous and accommodating. Plans changed so I called to see if we could move up our reservation and they quickly adjusted. Food was quick and delicious. Drinks as well. Highly enjoyed ourselves.
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qdpie78
Washington DC
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on May 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was phenomenal. The service was top notch. Giovanni served us with such class to include complimentary tequila shots. The sea bass was outstanding. I would definitely go back.
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BrianC
Washington DC
107 reviews
vip
5.0
107 reviews
Dined on May 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent waiter Fantastic food Great experience
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 29, 2023
overall2food1service3ambience2
The food was not good at any price point, but to pay $200 for mediocrity is disappointing.
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DCAS
Washington DC
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on April 26, 2023
overall4food3service5ambience3
Gotta repair that cracked globe in their chandelier.
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OpenTable Diner
Miami
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic dining experience - thanks to gene and Latoya. No detail spared to allow us to enjoy
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HarryS
San Francisco
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 22, 2023
overall2food3service1ambience3
Our waiter took our order and we never seen him again. We have to get another waiter to bring us our check.
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WilliamG
Pittsburgh
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The service was impeccable I can’t say enough about our service team, they really made the dinner enjoyable! The food was delicious!
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TraceyW
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and service! Minor, our waiter, was simply the best;)
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OpenTable Diner
Dallas
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 21, 2023
overall3food5service3ambience2
I enjoyed my meal at this restaurant. The waiter recommended dishes which proved to be a perfect fit my taste preferences. The shrimp and grits appetizer were full of flavor. The seared scallops and shrimp entree were perfectly cooked. The green beans had the perfect crunch. The one issue I had was that they seem to practice a seating rule in which they sit “undesirables” in the worst section of the restaurant. For example, people with children are often sat near the restroom or kitchen as these are the worst seats in the restaurant. They do this in case the kids are disruptive. Unfortunately, some restaurants will also place people of color in this same section. While the restaurant was not even 40% full (and remained that way throughout dinner) I was seated directly next to the kitchen to my right and emergency exit to my left. All guests in my area were people of color, while the seats toward the windows and middle of restaurant were non people of color. This is by no means the fault of the server. It is the intentional choice of the hostess who selected to place me and all other people of color in that section. It’s disgusting and disturbing that this practice still exists. Although I enjoyed the actual food and I still heavily tipped my server, when I’m back in town I will not return. I discourage other people of color from doing business with this establishment and others like them with similar practices. *Note that a white male was sat near me toward the end of the meal. However, he was not properly dressed. Given they have a dress code, they must have deemed him to be “undesirable” and placed him in the far off undesirable section as well. All the people of color were appropriately dressed in business casual while the white male wore shorts and a t shirt. Why was he allowed in? One guess.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Occasion Birthday everything was excellent atmosphere, service, food and restaurant
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Gary
Austin
110 reviews
vip
5.0
110 reviews
Dined on April 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I've been to Oceanaire many times. This location is by far the best I've been to in the United States. Exceptional service and exceptional preparation of the food! Thank you so much. And each time I've come in and Maynor has been our server. I can tell you the experience is even more elevated. He's absolutely amazing a customer service! Thank you!
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JohnC
Washington DC
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on April 14, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience4
Nice seafood restaurant, portions are adequate however service is excellent.
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Troll
New Mexico
20 reviews
3.0
20 reviews
Dined on April 13, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience4
Quality and price were not what was expected. Filet was not a quality cut and food was generally served cold.
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JeffB
Houston
49 reviews
vip
5.0
49 reviews
Dined on April 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food, excellent service. Always a pleasure to dine here when in DC.
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Bestofthebest
Richmond
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Exquisite dining experience. Food was absolutely wonderful, amd service was impeccable as well. Would highly recimmend to anyone that hasnt been yet.
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REW4
Atlanta Metro
86 reviews
vip
5.0
86 reviews
Dined on April 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Server was very good at upselling! Food, as always, excellent albeit pricey. This location was busy so the noise level was high.
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DDDD
Washington DC
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on April 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a great meal and service at Oceaniaire! One of my "go to's" for a dinner in DC with clients.
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Oceanaire Seafood Room - DC using the Order Online button. Oceanaire Seafood Room - DC also offers delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. Oceanaire Seafood Room - DC also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 347-2277.

Oceanaire Seafood Room - DC is rated 4.5 stars by 6358 OpenTable diners.

Oceanaire Seafood Room - DC does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jun 10, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 39 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(202) 347-2277

Google Map for Oceanaire Seafood Room - DC

1201 F St NW, Washington, DC 20004

Additional information

Neighborhood
Downtown
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Cuisines
Seafood, Steakhouse, Steak
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Valet
Public transit
Metro Center - 12th & F Street exit
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Joseph Pastore
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.theoceanaire.com/location/washington-dc/
Phone number
(202) 347-2277
Private party facilities
Whether you are looking to host a party of 15 or 50 people we invite you to consider The Oceanaire Seafood Room. Introduce your guests to a sea of Ultra-Fresh fish, including steak-cut Alaskan Halibut, seasonal favorites like fresh Copper River salmon or hard to find delicacies like true Dover sole
Private party contact
Johanna DeLony: (855) 548-7013

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Oceanaire Seafood Room - DC

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Private dining

Additional information

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Popular dishes

16 Oz New York Strip Steak

Crab Melt

Maine Sea Scallops

Menu

What 6,358 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing

Physical distancing

Screening

FAQs

Does Oceanaire Seafood Room - DC offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Oceanaire Seafood Room - DC restaurant rated?

Does Oceanaire Seafood Room - DC offer gift cards?

Is Oceanaire Seafood Room - DC currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Additional information

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