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Rappahannock Oyster Bar at The Wharf, Washington, DC
Award-winning

Rappahannock Oyster Bar at The Wharf

4.2 (289)
$30 and under
Oyster Bar
1150 Maine Ave SW, Washington, DC 20024

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 13 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Lively
  • Great for scenic views
Rappahannock Oyster Bar (Wharf) occupies the restored historic oyster shed (circa 1912) building at the Municipal Fish Market (the oldest fish market in the United States). The restaurant serves a line up of small plate offerings, wines, craft beers, unique cocktails, and of course, our very own celebrated shellfish.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Neighborhood
    Southwest Waterfront
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    Waterfront Metro Station
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 289 people are saying

Rappahannock Oyster Bar at The Wharf reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 3.8Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Rappahannock Oyster Bar at The Wharf is celebrated for its "fresh and delicious seafood" and inviting ambiance. Guests often praise the "exceptional service" and "attentive staff." While some mention occasional delays during busy times, the "amazing food" and vibrant setting make it a must-visit for seafood lovers.
289 Reviews
  1. nathan khang

    Virginia3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 18, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    overall good service and the osyter was fresh and the drinks was good the octopus grill was great too

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  2. Flavia

    Atlanta15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our experience was great. The food was delicious and the service was exceptional.

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  3. Mark and Holly

    Denver / Colorado9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was wonderful. Our service was okay, a little less attentive than I would have liked. Drinks needed refilled and plates cleared. The restaurants ambiance was nice, however the benches along the perimeter of the patio was a set of benches where people were smoking suggested and weed so the smell was overwhelming.

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  4. Jim VIP

    St. Louis3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very attentive server, good selection of food. Had the scallops and pork. Highly recommend

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  5. Edo VIP

    New York City26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Killing time while daughter was at the Anthem. Lovely service and great food. Highly recommended.

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  6. Diana

    San Francisco Bay Area8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had late lunch in spring - it was perfect! We got a huge crab cake with amazing sauce; the fried combo basket, which arrived arrived piping hot (shrimp especially good); and the raw oysters were fresh and delicious.

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  7. Bonita VIP

    Philadelphia County3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 19, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server was sloppy and not very welcoming and hospitable. The food made up for our lackluster first impression.

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  8. Craig VIP

    New York City12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service - food was outstanding - sat on the patio - will be back 100%

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  9. Arlette

    Washington, D.C. Area6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food, very welcoming staff. My friends from Europe ask to be taken there every time they come to DC. Need espresso coffee though!

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  10. Jared

    Washington, D.C. Area2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The food is good but unfortunately our food took too long to come out and we had to cancel our order to make it to the concert. After an hour and a half, all we managed to get were drinks, oysters, and an appetizer.

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Rappahannock Oyster Bar at The Wharf is rated 4.2 stars by 289 OpenTable diners.

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  2. United States
  3. Washington, D.C. Area
  4. District of Columbia
  5. Southwest Waterfront

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 13 times today
Google Map for Rappahannock Oyster Bar at The Wharf

1150 Maine Ave SW, Washington, DC 20024

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Neighborhood
    Southwest Waterfront
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Oyster Bar, Seafood, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    Waterfront Metro Station
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Danny Ahn
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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