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: $30 and under
Rating: 4.4

4.4

6126 Reviews

$30 and under

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

Aug 12, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 41 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, 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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4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.4Service
4.5Ambience
4Value

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SCPaw
Tucson
7 reviews
vip
4.0
7 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall4food5service5ambience5
Great seafood!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and service. The staff always seemed to be around to attend to our large party. Highly recommend.
B
Bobby3108
Washington DC
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food I'd outstanding. It is seasoned to perfection. I had the crab cakes, spinach and mac and cheese.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
4 reviews
vip
1.0
4 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall1food1service4ambience3
Tuna was terrible waste of money
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall1food1service1ambience4
It was absolutely horrible. The waitress and the manager were absolutely horrible. I ordered shrimp and grits. Common right? No. It came out with tomatoes on it. Well I’m allergic. Not in a million years did I think tomatoes would come in shrimp and grits. When I told the waiter, she said well it says that on the menu. No ma’am. It says Cajun butter sauce. Then became really abrasive… ma’am why are you so upset. The manager was even worse. He didn’t offer an apology or nothing she stared at me. Two of us ordered steaks medium well. Guess what? They came out raw. A total disappointment.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Charlotte
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on August 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Truly special! Food was extremely fresh and well prepared. Portions were generous and excellent service.
EC
ElaineC
Toronto
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 1, 2022
overall3food4service2ambience4
The food was delicious. There were many options. If it was just for the food, this restaurant would be 5/5. Unfortunately the service wasn't at the level expected for a restaurant of this price point. Lots of pressure to buy the seafood towers or expensive table appetizers and when we said no, the service attitude changed. We had to ask for an ice bucket for our bottle of white wine. The server forgot to bring a glass of red wine as ordered. We were not able to get our cheque based on couples. We had to calculate this ourselves despite the fact that gratuity was added to our bill. Again, our meals were excellent.
JA
JamesA
Baltimore
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great Food, Great ambience. The service was impeccable, slightly pricy.
w
wally
Washington DC
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on July 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Exquisite cuisine, personal service, presentation, and ambiance. If you want to be fed and treated like a king/queen, go to Oceanaire.
SB
SimoneB
Washington DC
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 29, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Great food
KW
KelleyW
Washington DC
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on July 27, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Nice restaurant and the food was really good, but the bok choy was….grainy. Really odd and I couldn’t figure out why. Other than that, pretty good!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Denver
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 26, 2022
overall3food2service2ambience5
Nice facility, friendly greeting staff. Worst Old Fashion drink I have ever had, Brussel sprouts over cooked and waiter was very unattainable plus did not ask for Landrys info before running credit card.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was perfect!
DC
DCDutch
Washington DC
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on July 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a wonderful experience, our host was impeccable. She filleted the sole beautifully.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on July 24, 2022
overall3food5service5ambience3
It was my girlfriends birthday and they sat us at the first table from the entrance. I know we came in late but I thought with me putting on the res
F
Foodie2
Chicago
5 reviews
vip
2.0
5 reviews
Dined on July 23, 2022
overall2food1service3ambience2
Everything was very salty! I barely ate a dish I usually love. I was surprised the server did not ask why! Did not want to be rude, so paid a lot of money for a meal I did not enjoy.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Incredible food and incredible service! I believe Jose & Doc were the gentleman taking care of us and we loved them both! We’ve been very understanding of how the pandemic has impacted the service industry, and the service we received was pre-pandemic top tier service! The food was cooked perfectly- loved the black & blue swordfish and mahi mahi. My husband from Boston said clam chowder was in his top 5 best of all time!
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Vicky1958
Washington DC
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 23, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience4
The lobster mac&cheese was phenomenal as was the sour dough bread. I requested medium rare salmon but it was cooked well done. Although it was replaced, I was no longer hungry and it was packed to go. Our server was nice but her service was sub-par from what you’d expect from a restaurant with a reputation like Oceanaire’s, particularly because the restaurant was not crazy busy. My dining companion enjoyed their food but they, too, were underwhelmed by the service. Overall it was good but not at all an exceptional dining experience—especially for the price.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
vip
2.0
1 review
Dined on July 21, 2022
overall2food3service1ambience2
We have dined here many times and were truly looking forward to it as a group. The restaurant was not busy with half the tables open and plenty of staff. From the outset we were rushed, the waitstaff was pushy with recommendations pushing the pace and repetitively making sure we didn’t want to order more appetizers, or drinks while we had some as it appeared they are pushed to sell the highest price items/seafood towers at every table…”are you sure…you sure…???” but then took plates away while people were actively eating or looked to take orders while guests were away from the table. No social awareness. Not the Oceanaire we remember…it will be a long time before we are back.
DW
DebbieW
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Both the food and service were amazing. We loved Pino as our server. He added fun to our event, not to mention outstanding advice on what to order. We will definitely be returning!
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Nuggy
Washington DC
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on July 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We hadn’t been to downtown DC in a very long time or much of anywhere because of Covid so it was wonderful to celebrate our anniversary at an old favorite, Oceanside. As we remembered, it was wonderful. It didn’t disappoint us in any way. The service was exemplary, the food , just as we’d remembered, fabulous, and the whole evening proved to be the ideal place to celebrate our marriage.
MB
MatthewB
Washington DC
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on July 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was great, service was great. Very fresh seafood prepared deliciously. I put average for value because Oceanaire is a little pricy but the food is really good.
JF
JamesF
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and experience. We had 7 family members at a round table for dinner at Oceanaire on Saturday night. The food was great, the wait staff was excellent and the round table was big enough to give us plenty of room, but also be close enough to have good conversation. My wife's order for a rare steak came out wrong, but they fixed it and it was all fine in the end. Try the Baked Alaska dessert!
DJ
DavidJ
Washington DC
37 reviews
vip
5.0
37 reviews
Dined on July 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service was great, dining was excellent, food was awesome and we did not feel rushed
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OpenTable Diner
San Diego
3 reviews
vip
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 15, 2022
overall4food4service2ambience4
Awful service from our waitress, most of her job was done by the water girl who was very kind. Good food quality.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
2 reviews
vip
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 13, 2022
overall4food5service1ambience4
Service was not good last night but food was amazing
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 12, 2022
overall2food1service5ambience5
We were visiting from California. The pan seared sockeye salmon was completely flavorless and the lobster tail was overly salty.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Consistently great food and amazing service. I had a friend visiting from out of town and wanted to meet for dinner/ drinks. Oceanaire is a easy choice. She had the filet and this was my first time having the fried lobster and grits. Both were delicious and I can't wait to get back for lobster and grits. Not too much breading and not chewy at all. The grits were perfect, not too grainy or too runny. Lastly, do yourself a favor and request Maynor as your server. He's so attentive and personable. He'll make sure your experience is one to remember. Five stars all around!
SM
ShanM
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 9, 2022
overall5food4service4ambience4
Very nice and pleasant staff. Food delicious. Wonderful experience
EG
EdwardG
Washington DC
44 reviews
vip
4.0
44 reviews
Dined on July 9, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
A formal and formulaic DC restaurant catering to well-healed tourists, lobbyists, and lawmakers who don't know better. The food is copious and mediocre but served in an upscale manner that masks the poor value despite the pomp. One had hoped DC would be over places like this decades ago but I supposed as long as the interest groups proliferate, these places will thrive while they moderate between competence and and boredom.
S
Stephanie
Philadelphia
37 reviews
vip
5.0
37 reviews
Dined on July 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Oceanaire is a classy restaurant without being stuffy. The entire staff is amazing and the food was extremely tasty. I give this restaurant high marks and highly recommend it.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Raleigh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was amazing, service was top notch! Manager greeted us and allowed us to enter before the restaurant even opened. Crab cakes, clam chowder and fried lobster was absolutely amazing!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Orange County
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service! Jose our waiter was absolutely on point with everything we’ve ordered. Jose recommended Alaska Baked and it was delicious!
AL
AllenL
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We hadn't been there for 10 years. Our experience last Sunday was every bit as good as 10 years ago. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves, and look forward to our next visit - hopefully before 10 years.
RS
RichardS
Miami
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on July 3, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience5
The food was excellent, the service was good not great, but good. We were surprised by the high prices and probably not go back unless it is a special occasion.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Baltimore
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 3, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Everything was great until we got to the dessert. The creme brule was by far the worst I have ever had. The custard was overly thick and there was no caramelization at all
G
Getintomybelly
Detroit
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on July 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
First time here. Lobster fried rice was outstanding. Hash browns with fried Tabasco onions were excellent. Very good caesar salad. I'll be back.
E
Edward
Washington DC
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on July 1, 2022
overall2food3service1ambience2
The service was sub par, slow and unattended. They could use better service management
AG
AlisonG
Austin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our server was amazing and suggested some amazing food. I believe his name was Edmer.
J
Jnikkia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 30, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
We celebrated my dad's 80th Birthday! Everything was wonderful! Thank you!

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

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Oceanaire Seafood Room - DC is rated 4.4 stars by 6126 OpenTable diners.

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