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Diners' Choice: Seafood restaurants in District of Columbia

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Updated June 05, 2025

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Ocean Prime - Washington D.C.

4.8

4.8 (4599)

$50 and over

Seafood

Downtown

About the restaurant

Located in the historic Colorado Building at 1341 G Street NW and just steps away from the White House,Ocean Prime is a nationally acclaimed, dynamic seafood & steakhouse from the award-winning Cameron Mitchell Restaurants. Ocean Prime delivers an elevated experience with exceptional ambiance, a chef-curated menu, signature handcrafted cocktails, Wine Spectator honored wine list and genuine hospitality. Reservations are recommended.

Ocean Prime strives to provide an elegant, fine dining atmosphere. Our associates’ priority is to ensure your experience is memorable. We ask for attire that is both polished and suited to our restaurant.
THANK YOU FOR NOT WEARING:
Clothing emitting excessive marijuana odor
Excessively revealing clothing or exposed undergarments
Clothing with offensive language or graphics
Admittance to Ocean Prime is at the discretion of management who reserves the right to refuse service to patrons who are inappropriately dressed.

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Tim

Dined 2 days ago

Service excellent server was very personable and attentive

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Warm Butter Cake

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Point Judith Calamari

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Teriyaki Salmon

A photo of Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab - Washington DC restaurant

Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab - Washington DC

4.8

4.8 (10463)

$50 and over

Seafood

Downtown

About the restaurant

Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab is the culmination of a partnership between Lettuce Entertain You and Joe's Stone Crab, the legendary seafood restaurant of Miami Beach. Joe's features an extensive selection of seafood, flown in fresh daily, to complement the world's finest Florida Stone Crab claws. Joe's also features signature Prime steaks, hand-carved by master butchers, such as the 24 oz. Bone-In Rib Eye or Bone-in Filet Mignon. Matched with Joe's famous side dishes, dinner only gets better when capped with a slice of key lime pie.

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WilliamVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Great experience and Oscar is one of the best servers.

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Pearl Dive Oyster Palace

4.8

4.8 (1626)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Logan Circle

About the restaurant

With an ambience steeped in rustic charm and a menu filled with treasures from the sea, Pearl Dive Oyster Palace focuses on fresh produce and quality ingredients in its welcoming eatery. Specializing in a wide variety of oysters, from such places as Virginia, Japan, Rhode Island, British Columbia and Washington state, Peal Dive Oyster Palace takes oyster preparation seriously, complementing the delicate taste of the oyster. Appetizer options include crispy crawfish fritters, barbecue shrimp and wood-grilled oysters. Besides oysters, house specialties have a decidedly Cajun flair, with items such as seafood gumbo, crawfish etouffee and Gulf Coast Redfish, all of which have an amazing balance of spices.

The rich entrées at Pearl Dive Oyster Bar are further replicated in its dessert menu, with winning options like Beignets and Brazos River Bottom Pecan Pie.

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Dan

Dined on Jun 22, 2025

Great place was in from out of town and had a wonderful brunch there

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Blackened Shrimp

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Blackened Catfish

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Addie's Mussels

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4.7

4.7 (6752)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Palisades Northwest

About the restaurant

BlackSalt is the much anticipated concept restaurant from Chef Jeff Black, featuring an upscale fish market fronting a vibrant bar and elegant restaurant.
**A 4% charge is applied to all sales for card processing fees. Charge will be waived if paying with cash

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ToddVIP

Dined 6 days ago

The food here remains exceptional, the finest seafood I've ever eaten. I had the clam chowder, scallops and a quinoa salad plus pavlova for dessert. I will say that the shell on the pavlova was a bit too hard for my taste. Service is consistently good.

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Fried Ipswich Clams

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BlackSalt Crab Cakes

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New England Clam Chowder

A photo of Reverie restaurant

4.8

4.8 (54)

$50 and over

Seafood

Georgetown

About the restaurant

Inspired by Chef Johnny Spero’s global travels, yet rooted in his Mid-Atlantic upbringing, Reverie is a Michelin-starred fine-dining experience. Through June, we feature seafood driven menu, with occasional experiences from game meats. In June and August, summer's vegetables will take center stage on our fully vegetarian tasting menu.

Please allow 2.5 hours for this experience. Corkage is offered at $75 per 750ml. Our cake cutting fee is $50 per cake.

We can accommodate some but not all food allergies so please inquire before booking via info@reveriedc.com. We are unable to provide a dairy-free version of our experience.

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David

Dined on Jun 14, 2025

Wonderful food. Great experience. Will highly recommend

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Summer Vegetable Season

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Friends in Town Featuring John Wesley

A photo of Oceanaire Seafood Room - DC restaurant

Oceanaire Seafood Room - DC

4.5

4.5 (6701)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Downtown

About the restaurant

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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AnnW

Dined 1 day ago

As usual, we had an amazing evening at Oceanaire and our server was incredible!

A photo of Truluck's - Ocean's Finest Seafood & Crab - Washington, D.C. restaurant

Truluck's - Ocean's Finest Seafood & Crab - Washington, D.C.

4.6

4.6 (2106)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Mount Vernon Square

About the restaurant

Truluck's, a premier dining destination since 1992, offers high-quality seafood and exceptional service with a commitment to sustainability. Renowned for its Florida Stone Crab, Truluck's ensures this delicacy goes from trap to table in 24 hours during its October to May season. Under Corporate Executive Chef Thomas Dritsas, the menu features fresh seafood and prime steaks, complemented by an extensive beverage program. Adhering to Ocean Conservancy guidelines, Truluck's supports sustainable practices and community initiatives. With 12 locations and a dedicated team, Truluck's Washington, D.C. creates remarkable dining experiences. Reservations can be made online or via OpenTable.

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Sheree

Dined 2 days ago

The food is delicious and the service was excellent. I love to have dinner in the Bar when they have live entertainment.

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The Salt Line - Navy Yard

4.5

4.5 (2657)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Navy Yard

About the restaurant

The Salt Line - Navy Yard offers indoor STANDARD seating and OUTDOOR Patio Seating. Our OUTDOOR riverfront patio seating has been winterized and is now comfortably available all year round. The OUTDOOR reservations area has been tastefully enclosed in clear insulated curtains that still provide a scenic river view and is well protected, well heated and honored all weather. Additionally we offer FIREPIT LOUNGE reservations in our large outdoor bar area and first come first served bar, hightop and lounge seating. Please note: the Outdoor Bar area with hightops is covered and well heated but the fire pit and lounge seating is uncovered and so weather permitting. If your desired reservation is not available online or of you have any reservations questions please call the restaurant for more up to the minute information and assistance. For groups larger than 14 contact events@thesaltline.com.

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Marcy

Dined 2 days ago

Service was quick Food selection was diverse and tasty Recommend tuna tartare Great location to get to Nats Park

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Waterman's Platter

A photo of The Point - DC restaurant

4.5

4.5 (1525)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Buzzard Point

About the restaurant

The Point brings the thrill and robust flavors of open flame cooking with the freshest seafood in the city. Perfectly situated at the confluence of the Potomac and Anacostia Rivers, our contemporary design, tranquil open-air patio and premium fire pits, compliment the picturesque and panoramic views. Although we cannot guarantee outdoor patio dining for all of our guests. We will try to accommodate as many requests as we can on a first come first serve basis.

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BrandyVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Attended for work event. Our server was wonderful, the food was great, and the ambiance was beautiful. Will definitely be back.

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Seafood Risotto

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Warm Crab Doughnuts

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Tony & Joe's Seafood Place

4.0

4 (2717)

$30 and under

Seafood

Georgetown

About the restaurant

Dine with a view of the Potomac River, the Kennedy Center and the beautiful Washington Harbour fountains. Located in The Washington Harbour in Georgetown, we serve only the freshest seafood.

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Judith

Dined on Jun 21, 2025

The crabcake sandwich was delicious. Great place for dining alfresco with a waterfront view.

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Crab Cake Sandwich

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