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Name: Orange Anchor
Address: 3050 K St Nw, Washington, DC, United States, 20007
Telephone: (202) 802-9990
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 3.9

Orange Anchor

3.9 (56)

$50 and over

American

3050 K St Nw, Washington, DC 20007

About this restaurant

Orange Anchor in Washington, D.C. has one of the best happy hours in the entire city. However, what has kept Orange Anchor so popular is its huge menu of seafood options. If you like fish tacos, this restaurant has you covered. Choose from the mahi mahi, Old Bay shrimp or crispy fish options. There are oysters served chilled or grilled. The tuna taco bites, crab fritters and cheesy crab fries are all very tasty, as well. For your main course at Orange Anchor, try the crab cake sandwich. It�s made with a five-ounce crab cake and smoked Cajun tartar sauce. Another winner is the warm melted lobster roll.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
American, Seafood
Hours of operation
Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:00am - 4:00pm Brunch: Saturday - Sunday: 10:00am - 2:00pm Dinner: Sunday - Friday: 4:00pm - 10:30pm Saturday- Sunday: 3:00pm - 10:30pm The patio is first-come, first-serve as no reservations are accepted for the patio.
Phone number
(202) 802-9990
Website
http://www.orangeanchordc.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
James Martin
Private party facilities
Unfortunately we do not have any private party rooms or space at the restaurant.

Location
3050 K St Nw, Washington, DC 20007
Neighborhood
Georgetown
Cross street
Washington Harbor Georgetown
Parking details
Underground Garage located at 30th and K Street. K St also offers metered street parking.
Public transit
Foggy Bottom and Rosslyn Metro stations are a fifteen-twenty minute walk from the restaurant.DC CirculatorDC Bus Stops
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Chilled Oysters
cocktail, mignonette, fresh shaved horse radish, grilled lemon
- Half Dozen$17.00
- Dozen$32.00
Grilled Oysters
parmesan, parsley, butter and garlic crumb
- Half Dozen$17.00
- Dozen$32.00
Fried Oysters
cornmeal breaded and flash fried served with a cajun tartar sauce
- Half Dozen$17.00
- Dozen$32.00
Champagne Oysters
rappahannock oysters on the half shell filled with champagne
- Half Dozen$17.00
- Dozen$32.00

Starters

Mushroom Bruschetta$8.00
mixed exotic mushrooms, herbed goat cheese, fig balsamic reduction
Chilled Lobster Cocktail$18.00
6 oz. lobster tail, crème fraiche, old bay
Tuna Tacos Bites$14.00
ahi tuna with sweet chili soy, scallions, radish
Crispy Tuna$14.00
panko breaded ahi tuna, sriracha aioli, shredded nori
Crab Fritters$10.00
lump crab in a crispy beer batter served with cajun tartar
Seared Scallops$14.00
with grilled pineapple, roasted red pepper salsa, and rum beurre blanc

Soups & Salads

Anchor Salad$12.00
true farms mixed greens, seasonal vegetables, beer-truffle vinaigrette
Romaine Caesar Salad$12.00
fresh romaine, house-made garlic caesar dressing, shaved parmesan, croutons
Seared Tuna Nicoise Salad$15.00
seared fresh ahi tuna, mixed greens, nicoise olives, hard-boiled egg, french beans, herb vinaigrette
French Onion Soup$7.00
caramelized onions braised in sherry, beef and chicken broth, garlic croutons, gruyere cheese
Seafood Chili$7.00
red chili with chopped white fish, salmon, shrimp, and clams

Mussels

Hard Cider Mussels$18.00
hard cider, bacon, bleu cheese, caramelized onions, grilled baguette
Meuniere Mussels$18.00
white wine, shallots, garlic, butter, diced tomatoes

A La Carte Proteins

Brown Ale Chicken$21.00
pan seared murray farms chicken, brown ale butter sauce
10oz Filet Mignon$34.00
grass-fed, with bourbon peppercorn sauce
Pecan Trout$23.00
farm raised trout, spiced rum beurre blanc
Blacked Salmon$24.00
8oz blackened salmon with rum beurre blanc
Rockfish$28.00
pan seared with asparagus, tomato, and spinach, with a lemon butter sauce
Twin Lobster Tails$38.00
two maine lobster tails, rum beurre blanc
Pepper Crusted Tuna$26.00
8oz pepper crusted tuna with soy, lime, and ginger sauce
Grilled Portobello$20.00
with quinoa and wild rice pilaf, sunflower seed pesto

Shared Sides

Lobster Mac N' Cheese$14.00
Maine lobster, five cheese blend, cavatappi pasta
Fried Brussels Sprouts$10.00
crispy shallots, bacon and maple-mustard vinaigrette
Sautéed Spinach$8.00
sautéed with garlic shallots, olive oil
Old Bay Fries$8.00
house cut french fries topped with old bay seasoning
Guada Mashed Potatoes$10.00
smoked gouda cheese, garlic and cream
Grilled Asparagus$8.00
jumbo asparagus, grilled and finished with sea salt

Oyster Shooter

Oyster Shooter
house-made bloody mary mix, old bay vodka, rappahannock oyster
- 2 for$12.00

Sandwiches

served with house fries or side salad

Cheddar Burger$13.00
1/2 lb. grass-fed beef, cave aged PA cheddar, bacon, red wine shallot aioli, toasted brioche bun
Oa Burger$16.00
1/2 lb. grass-fed beef, fried oysters, house-made bacon jam, gruyere cheese, toasted brioche bun
Shrimp and Lobster Roll$18.00
chopped Maine lobster with NC shrimp, onions, celery, lettuce, tarragon aioli, butter toasted roll
Crab Balt$18.00
pan seared crab cakes, bacon, avocado, bibb lettuce, fresh tomato
Chicken Sandwich$13.00
grueyere cheese, bibb lettuce, mustard mayo, ciabatta bread

Desserts

Orange Rum Cake$10.00
olive oil pound cake with orange zest, soaked in orange juice and spiced rum
Fudge Brownie$10.00
served with vanilla ice cream and chocolate sauce
Strawberry Shortcake$10.00
house made biscuits, whipped cream, and mint
Coconut Key Lime Pie$10.00
mixed with coconut milk in a graham cracker and coconut crust

What 56 people are saying

Orange Anchor reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

3.9

3.9 based on all time ratings

4.0Food
3.8Service
4.0Ambience
3.5Value

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56 Reviews

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Va2Dc VIP
Washington, D.C. Area53 reviews
2.0
Dined on September 26, 2015
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Orange Anchor was the only restaurant at the Georgetown waterfront that my husband and I had not tried. We went on a Saturday evening around 7:15. We got seated immediately. Our waitress was just ok. We felt like we were at a TGI Fridays. We had to repeatedly ask for lemons for our water. I had the Crab BLT sandwich and my husband had the Old Bay Tacos. We also ordered a side of the lobster mac. The sandwich was very bland and rather bitter. My husbands tacos were nothing special either. The lobster mac was joke! Basically, it was a vunch of pasta with a very liquidy cheese and a few small pieces of what they called lobster. I guess we expected a lot more considering the location. Although the prices were not as high as the other restaurants in that area, it was definitely not worth it. We had a $83 tab.... WE WILL NOT BE BACK. Don't waste your time or your $$
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Agv90
Washington, D.C. Area7 reviews
4.0
Dined on September 20, 2015
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The food taste was amazing, but unfortunately the size is not worth the price. I work in the restaurant business as well and I thought the appetizers were extremely expensive for what you get. I got the lobster cocktail that had no taste and the scallops that was the smallest thing ever, although they were perfectly cooked. Next time if I go I think I will go straight to the entree because it doesn't make a difference. I had the mussels, both options, and shared with a friend, and they were amazing!!! Can't complain about that at all! Also, I loved the idea of the popcorn at the beginning of the meal, delicious!!!
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sugriff2001
Washington, D.C. Area5 reviews
4.0
Dined on September 18, 2015
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
I would recommend it to anyone! If you are on a time constriction, such as lunch time, I would hesitate since we were nearly 30 minutes late returning to the office and I didn't feel it was necessary. Sometimes restaurants take for granted that you have all day and we did not.
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JamesC VIP
Washington, D.C. Area26 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 7, 2015
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved it relaxed atmosphere
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PaddyWhack
Washington, D.C. Area1 review
2.0
Dined on September 6, 2015
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
We were on time for our noon appointment and were seated immediately. Promptly, we were served with a container of popcorn but it went downhill from there. We waited 47 minutes for our order of eggs benedict served with fried potatoes. The meal was no better than one would find at a fast food restaurant but with a Bloody Mary and a Coke it came to $47.00. I know it is riverside in Georgetown but give me a break.
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Nichole
New York City55 reviews
3.0
Dined on August 29, 2015
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
The food was delicious and the location is great! The service was OK (slow and inconsistent- but easy to get up and find her if we needed to); however, the orange crushes make up for it! :)
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lefterish
Washington, D.C. Area34 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 26, 2015
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Orange anchor is my favorite restaurant in the Washington Harbor. It has very nice food dishes, and the desserts are awesome as well. I really like the popcorn appetizer. The baked oysters had a bit too much bread crumbs but were very good. The service is very attentive as well.
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Mikospov7
Washington, D.C. Area4 reviews
2.0
Dined on August 23, 2015
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Not a great place or addition to DC. They've used there location at the water front as an excuse to put out mediocre food. Don't get me wrong, come for oysters and drinks and you'll be satisfied, or sandwiches. But coming for a nice dinner and be disappointed. Ambiance inside is OK, outside seating is nice. Prices for food do not reflect the food itself. Flavors were bland and boring. Small plate with small pieces of lobster for 18, prob four times mark up. Salad was decent at best. Ahi Tuna was not prepared properly and didn't have much flavor. Overall this place has potential but they'll need to step up the food and get some better service. Everyone waiting seems casually "chilling" rather than making sure I have a drink with my food.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington, D.C. Area1 review
4.0
Dined on August 21, 2015
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Great little spot in the Georgetown Waterfront area. I loved that they served popcorn when you sit down. Food was delicious...I got the hard cider mussels, which were some of the best mussels I've had and not an overwhelming portion. Service was not the best though. It took our waiter a long time to get to us to take our order and he never really checked in on us to see if we wanted another drink, liked our food, etc.
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ArlingtonNative
Alabama2 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 16, 2015
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Orange Anchor was recommended to me by a friend and I first visited for brunch. It was reasonably priced and the eggs benedict were delicious! I suggested my Dad go prior to an event at the Kennedy Center and he LOVED the rockfish (although a bit pricey). I went back for dinner and my boyfriend and I both had mussels + a side of the brussel sprouts. Both were wonderful but again, we avoided the entrees because they were $25+/plate. Love the indoor/outdoor feel and brings a new wave to the waterfront!
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3050 K St Nw, Washington, DC 20007

Additional information

Cross street
Washington Harbor Georgetown
Neighborhood
Georgetown
Hours of operation
Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:00am - 4:00pm Brunch: Saturday - Sunday: 10:00am - 2:00pm Dinner: Sunday - Friday: 4:00pm - 10:30pm Saturday- Sunday: 3:00pm - 10:30pm The patio is first-come, first-serve as no reservations are accepted for the patio.
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
American, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Underground Garage located at 30th and K Street. K St also offers metered street parking.
Public transit
Foggy Bottom and Rosslyn Metro stations are a fifteen-twenty minute walk from the restaurant.DC CirculatorDC Bus Stops
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
James Martin
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.orangeanchordc.com/
Phone number
(202) 802-9990
Private party facilities
Unfortunately we do not have any private party rooms or space at the restaurant.

Orange Anchor

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Fish Tacos

Old Bay Shrimp Tacos$15.00

Fried Blue Catfish Tacos$15.00

Blackened Mahi Mahi Tacos$15.00

Oysters

Chilled Oysters

Grilled Oysters

Fried Oysters

Champagne Oysters

Starters

Mushroom Bruschetta$8.00

Chilled Lobster Cocktail$18.00

Tuna Tacos Bites$14.00

Crispy Tuna$14.00

Crab Fritters$10.00

Seared Scallops$14.00

Soups & Salads

Anchor Salad$12.00

Romaine Caesar Salad$12.00

Seared Tuna Nicoise Salad$15.00

French Onion Soup$7.00

Seafood Chili$7.00

Mussels

Hard Cider Mussels$18.00

Meuniere Mussels$18.00

A La Carte Proteins

Brown Ale Chicken$21.00

10oz Filet Mignon$34.00

Pecan Trout$23.00

Blacked Salmon$24.00

Rockfish$28.00

Twin Lobster Tails$38.00

Pepper Crusted Tuna$26.00

Grilled Portobello$20.00

Shared Sides

Lobster Mac N' Cheese$14.00

Fried Brussels Sprouts$10.00

Sautéed Spinach$8.00

Old Bay Fries$8.00

Guada Mashed Potatoes$10.00

Grilled Asparagus$8.00

Oyster Shooter

Oyster Shooter

Sandwiches

Cheddar Burger$13.00

Oa Burger$16.00

Shrimp and Lobster Roll$18.00

Crab Balt$18.00

Chicken Sandwich$13.00

Desserts

Orange Rum Cake$10.00

Fudge Brownie$10.00

Strawberry Shortcake$10.00

Coconut Key Lime Pie$10.00

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