Best Washington DC Seafood Restaurants


Nothing is more disappointing than going to an oceanfront restaurant, only to discover that the bland fish you're eating was frozen between being caught and being served to you. The best seafood is fresh, and prepared in such a way as to accent the natural flavors of the sea without overwhelming them. Presented in alphabetical order, here are the top seafood restaurants in Washington DC.

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Blacksalt Restaurant Seafood
14/20
Dining Room at Blacksalt Restaurant, Washington, DC 4883 MacArthur Blvd. NW
Washington, DC 20007
202-342-9101
One of DC’s premiere seafood restaurants, and a seafood market as well. More...

D’Acqua Seafood
14/20
Dining Room at D’Acqua, Washington, DC 801 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20004
202-783-7717
D’Acqua takes a water route to reach the power diners of the nation’s capital. More...

The Dancing Crab Seafood
12/20
4611 Wisconsin Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20016
202-244-1882
One of DC's original and funkiest crab dives. More...

Hank's Oyster Bar Seafood
15/20
1624 Q St. NW
Washington, DC 20009
202-462-4265
Dupont Circle celebrates this trendy seafood-bar. More...

Hook Seafood
14/20
Dining Room at Hook, Washington, DC 3241 M St. NW
Washington, DC 20007
202-625-4488
Sustainable seafood served in a stylish atmosphere. More...

Johnny’s Half Shell Seafood
13/20
400 N. Capitol St. NW
Washington, DC 20001
202-737-0400
Solid American cooking yielding terrific seafood dishes. More...

Kinkead's Seafood
15/20
2000 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20006
202-296-7700
One of DC’s first and finest upscale seafood restaurants. More...

McCormick & Schmick's Seafood
13/20
1652 K St. NW
Washington, DC 20006
202-861-2233
An up-market seafood restaurant that guarantees the freshest catch each day. More...

The Oceanaire Seafood Room Seafood
14/20
Dining Room at The Oceanaire Seafood Room, Washington, DC 1201 F St. NW
Washington, DC 20004
202-347-BASS
A-plus to this primo seafood restaurant for its elegant, stateroom décor and the kitchen’s attention to using only sustainable seafood. More...

Pesce Seafood
12/20
2016 P St. NW
Washington, DC 20036
202-466-3474
Dupont Circle’s funky, edgy seafood eatery. More...

Sea Catch Restaurant & Raw Bar Seafood
13/20
1054 31st St. NW
Washington, DC 20007
202-337-8855
Bucolic and picturesque, this G’town fixture offers fresh and inventive seafood fare. More...


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