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Oceanaire Seafood Room - DC, Washington, DC
Oceanaire Seafood Room - DC, Washington, DC
Oceanaire Seafood Room - DC, Washington, DC
Oceanaire Seafood Room - DC, Washington, DC
Oceanaire Seafood Room - DC, Washington, DC

Oceanaire Seafood Room - DC

4.7
4.7
6408 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood
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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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 42 times today

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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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Gene Sohn
  • 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
  • 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 6,408 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Good for special occasions

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Seafood

  • District of Columbia

    Good for special occasions

  • District of Columbia

    Seafood

6,408 Reviews
  1. jda7165

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    From the moment we stepped in to the time we left everything was perfect. Was there for our mother's bday and Oceanaire did not disappoint. We were well taken care of and they made her day amazing. Special shoutout to Tony for his willingness to take our picture as its rare we all get together like that.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    From pulling up to valet to exiting, our experience was amazing! The food was delicious, the atmosphere was really nice and customer service was first rate. This was for my wife's birthday and they made the experience memorable. I would highly recommend!

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  3. PaulaC

    Montreal

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service outstanding. Food fresh and of a high quality. The portions were ample. We would return.

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  4. Michael

    Washington DC

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great spot for a birthday dinner with the birthday menu

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  5. Chuckreview

    Washington DC

    56 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    56 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    The 6 oz filet was delicious. The blackened mahi-mahi marginal. Service impeccable. All on all nice birthday celebration.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was amazing! The service was great! I will highly recommend to others!

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best experience. Our waiter Manor is one of a kind. Highly recommend this restaurant and ask for Manor to serve you.

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  8. Jenn

    Austin

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Great way to celebrate my husband’s birthday. Great food, great friends, good service early on but slowed down a bit by dessert due to some staff shortage.

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  9. t8te

    Washington DC

    244 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    244 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was an amazing visit! The service was so well done. The manager stopped by more than once to check in on us. And though we had to send a couple of drinks back, they were very accommodating and professional about the situation. Big thanks to Ronnie(? Bobby) and the absentee Robert for taking such good care of us.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The meal was excellent and our server was very good. I found it odd that it was restaurant week and they would olny give you that menu on request. I'm not a big fan of restaurant week so it was no big deal to me although a little bit sneaky on there part.

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were welcomed from the time we entered the restaurant. My husband had a great birthday dinner.

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    St. Louis

    12 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on August 31, 2023

    overall3food4service5ambience5
    Restaurant Week - lobster bisque was a little floury; the halibut was a little too firm; but all the core flavors were yummy and the service was warm. I’ll come back and try the regular menu items, which looked great. Our favorite was the lemon-parm asparagus and the key lime pie was light and tangy!

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  13. Shelly

    Washington DC

    67 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    67 reviews

    Dined on August 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service  great food 🥘 is our favorite restaurant in DC 

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  14. Craig

    Washington DC

    971 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    971 reviews

    Dined on August 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best staff on the East Coast! Amazing food. Excellent all around.

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  15. Luv2dine

    Memphis/West TN

    28 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on August 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing crab cakes! Wonderful service and ambience

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  16. ElobaidE

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    This was an excellent experience, e.good value for money, excellent friendly service and good food.

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Page was amazing! The absolute best I’ve ever had the pleasure of seeing.

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  18. DaveS

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on August 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Attentive service, great food! My favorite restaurant when visiting the Washington DC area. Keep up the good work!

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and service were excellent. A bit pricey but worth it! I would return

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    Charleston

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience3
    Service was good - the busser was outstanding and super polite! The oysters were excellent but overall the platter wasn’t worthwhile. The mixed seafood, soft shell, and lobster Mac and cheese were so salty - way too salty. The baked Alaska and cheesecake were disappointing Overall it wasn’t worth $120/head

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  21. LesPaul

    New Mexico

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As always, just great. For as long as this restaurant has been around, it remains relevant and maintains its standards. Fabulous sole. Really pricey, however, but worth the splurge.

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Oceanaire provided a wonderful experience to help me celebrate my 30th birthday. From the prompt greeting at the door to the knowledgeable servers to the strong drinks to the exceptional tasting food, it was truly an amazing time. All of my friends kept talking about how good the food was the next day.

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and excellence service. The servers were very helpful and friendly.

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    We had a great dining experience as a group. Staff was great.

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  25. Chuckreview

    Washington DC

    56 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    56 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service. Sincere greetings abd honoring wife’s birthday. Food delicious.

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  26. Craig

    Washington DC

    971 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    971 reviews

    Dined on August 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Late lunch/ early dinner was superb. Greyson, who was trained by V, who was trained by Pino, did a fantastic job. Crab cakes were excellent as always as was the sea bass.

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  27. Craig

    Washington DC

    971 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    971 reviews

    Dined on August 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wayne, aka the Voice of God, was superb. Best crab cakes in town and extraordinary service from the Manager through out. Wonderful people makes for a great time. Thank you all.

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  28. JeffB

    Houston

    51 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    51 reviews

    Dined on July 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food, great service and a fun time. Will return often!

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our waiter Paige was excellent and the food was A+ definitely will be coming back

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore

    3 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 28, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    The service and ambience were superior as always. The food left a bit to be desired, especially considering the fact that it’s pricey. The shrimp and grits was salty; the prawn appetizer was overcooked. The best part of the meal was the Caesar salad, which was perfect.

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  31. TravelingDPS

    Washington DC

    42 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on July 26, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Wanted to treat myself after a long Wednesday. The food was great, the Duckhorn Sauvignon Blanc was lovely and I topped dinner off with a chocolate salted caramel truffle martini, YUM!! Daniela was an excellent server. Made good food suggestions and helped we relax and enjoy my treat!

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  32. LoriK

    Richmond

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 25, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience4
    Started out great. Had at least 3 or 4 people taking great care of us. Ordered appetizers which were quite good. Ordered dinner. Things went downhill from there. Everything was brought at different times and I had to ask 3 Tim’s for the simple bowl of chowder my son ordered. He got it just AFTER everyone had completely finished their dinners. They redeemed themselves a bit by bring us a baked Alaska on the house but never apologized for the mix up. Too many cooks in the kitchen. Should stick to one server.

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was excellent! Our waiter was the B E S T! I took my husband for his birthday and he loved it! The sangria was delicious! The shrimp and grits is a must! Can’t wait to come back.

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  34. Earnestine

    Washington DC

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on July 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is an excellent choice for an intimate setting and great food. The service is outstanding.

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  35. Craig

    Washington DC

    971 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    971 reviews

    Dined on July 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Shad is fantastic! Clearly he’s studied Pino. Seafood tower was extraordinary and became the shared entree. Everyone at Oceanaire deserves a raise and our thanks.

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 15, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience5
    Th food not so hot but the service and ambience was great. Out waitress Page was super!

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  37. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best service in DC. Everyone working there was very nice.

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  38. GregM

    Seattle

    3 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 7, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    They didn’t deliver our salad. I forgot about it and not sure if they charged for it. Overall it was fine.

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  39. JZzero

    Washington DC

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on July 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Magnificent 20th anniversary dinner and fantastic attention from our master-server Nelson. He guided us through Oceanaire's incredible wine list and menu options, and helped us craft the perfect dining experience for our very special occasion. The shrimp appetizer is spicy and plentiful, and the crab cake and salmon entres are fresh and delicious. But! Save room for a fantastic dessert! It is worth waiting for! We'll be back soon! Hope to see you there!

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  40. Motherof1

    Washington DC

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on July 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    For anyone visiting the establishment, they must try the Duck Confit Spring Rolls and the Spicy Lobster Maki Roll. Superb!

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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 4.7 stars by 6408 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

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 42 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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
    Gene Sohn
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • 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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