Fiola Mare is one of The 15 Best Places for Grilled Seafood in Washington.

1. Fiola Mare

9.0
3050 K St NW (at 31st St), Washington, D.C.
Italian Restaurant · Georgetown · 68 tips and reviews

Washington PostWashington Post: The 7,500-square-foot Italian restaurant is “the biggest one I’ve ever done,” says chef-owner Fabio Trabocchi. You can select whole fish from a market counter. Grilled fish will be filleted tableside. Read more.

Alicia V.Alicia Vittone Seaton: Marubini with mascarpone and scallops with brown butter are amazing, as well as the grilled calamari and whole Dover sole

Elizaveta T.Elizaveta T.: Go with grilled calamari, lobster ravioli and share ricotta pancakes for dessert. Great service, awesome cuisine!

Del Mar is one of The 15 Best Places for Grilled Seafood in Washington.

2. Del Mar

8.5
791 Wharf St SW, Washington, D.C.
Spanish Restaurant · Southwest - Waterfront · 23 tips and reviews

Saaran Z.Saaran Zaman: The service was terrible, had to wait over 80 mins for the main courses. The tapas were average but the grilled squid was standout. The churros were mind blowingly good. Churros saved this place.

Jonathan Y.Jonathan Yagel: Get the grilled squid (calamares pelayo)!

Michelle W.Michelle Wiles: Where to begin.. pan con tomato is excellent, and the croquettes are some of the best I’ve ever had. Don’t sleep on the desserts: churros and coffee cake were my favorites

Boqueria is one of The 15 Best Places for Grilled Seafood in Washington.

3. Boqueria

8.7
1837 M Street, NW (at 19th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Spanish Restaurant · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 129 tips and reviews

Anthony Y.Anthony Yu: Mahon cheese, grilled squid with hazelnut scallions, bacon wrapped dates. With 2008 Rioja. 4 stars!

Melissa C.Melissa Chai: Sangria, grilled octopus, potatas bravas, seafood paella👌🏻

Diana B.Diana Brody: The bocadillo on the happy hour menu, the grilled squid, and the summer squash were all fantastic. The squid was simply amazing!

Kellari Taverna is one of The 15 Best Places for Grilled Seafood in Washington.

4. Kellari Taverna

7.5
1700 K St NW (at 17th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Greek Restaurant · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 31 tips and reviews

Lianne F.Lianne Farbes: The BEST grilled seafood...and wine. Very reasonable too! They use fresh fennel..lemon herbs, just outstanding! Get the pre-fixe dinner for only $35! Read more.

Winter L.Winter Levinson: The dessert was amazing. I can here for thanksgiving and the grilled calamari was incredible. The muscles tasted exactly like a horse pen. It was disgusting. The food took way too long to cook.

Cesar W.Cesar Wazen: Great food great service! Elizabeth was our waitress, got complimentary wine glasses and the food was excellent! Grilled Calamari, Fish Special and Greek Yogurt 😋

Cava Mezze is one of The 15 Best Places for Grilled Seafood in Washington.

5. Cava Mezze

8.3
527 8th St SE, Washington, D.C.
Greek Restaurant · Capitol Hill · 96 tips and reviews

Now OwlNow Owl: Baby octopus salad is a must. Grilled octopus is perfectly crispy + charred on outside, tender inside. Refreshing mixed with salami and apples and vinaigrette.

Judith O.Judith O.: Love this place. Excellent, knowledgeable service, great cocktail list ($5 on Mondays!), wonderful, inventive menu, and SO filling. The gnocchi, French toast, grilled octopus were incredible.

Ruth L.Ruth LaToison Ifill: Lollipop chicken and spicy lamb meatballs are to die for. If you like sorrel, get the Trinidad Swizzie

St. Anselm is one of The 15 Best Places for Grilled Seafood in Washington.

6. St. Anselm

9.1
1250 5th St NE (at Morse St NE), Washington, D.C.
Steakhouse · Ivy City · 19 tips and reviews

Daniel A.Daniel AroundtheWorld: Delicious food, the biscuits and the Grilled Oysters are a must. Great vibe inside.

MeshalMeshal: One of the most amazing restaurant i have been in.

Bridget G.Bridget Gael: Pimento cheese and biscuits a must

Little Coco's is one of The 15 Best Places for Grilled Seafood in Washington.

7. Little Coco's

8.8
3907 14th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Italian Restaurant · Petworth · 17 tips and reviews

MagdaMagda: Yummy grilled octopus aperitivo

ArdvaarkArdvaark: For brunch, try the baked eggs. They come in a scalding hot baking pan filled with meaty Bolognese sauce and two perfectly cooked eggs. You won't regret it. 🍅🍖🍳👍

Amy C.Amy Cummings: Get the cacio e pepe. I know it’s simple, but it’s delicious.

Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab is one of The 15 Best Places for Grilled Seafood in Washington.

8. Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab

9.1
750 15th St NW (at H St NW), Washington, D.C.
Seafood Restaurant · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 85 tips and reviews

Juan C.Juan Charrasqueado: Stone crabs y Grilled seafood platter. Ambos a must.

Key R.Key Rozz: Grilled seafood platter & sauted spinach! Yum!

NoraNora: Fried oysters for appetizers, crab bisque best soup ever, king crabs and lobster tail for mains, and finally key lime pie and banana cream pie for heavenly dessert

The Greek Spot is one of The 15 Best Places for Grilled Seafood in Washington.

9. The Greek Spot

8.3
2017 11th St NW (btwn U St & V St NW), Washington, D.C.
Greek Restaurant · U-Street · 35 tips and reviews

invenTIFFinvenTIFF: The grilled salmon over rice w/the side salad platter is the bomb!

Laura C.Laura Covington: veggie gyro platter + greek fries. done.

SneakshotSneakshot: The Fries are amazing!!! GET them!!!

BlackSalt is one of The 15 Best Places for Grilled Seafood in Washington.

10. BlackSalt

9.1
4883 MacArthur Blvd NW, Washington, D.C.
Seafood Restaurant · Foxhall-Palisades · 72 tips and reviews

Lars R.Lars Rutqvist: Grilled fish dishes are excellent

Ashley B.Ashley Boswell: Seafood in unreal here, try the crab cakes and oysters. Apps are the way to go!

Washingtonian MagazineWashingtonian Magazine: Walking by the fish market up front you’ll likely get a sense of what will be on the menu from the ice beds holding super-sweet Nantucket bay scallops or a bountiful array of oysters.

Iron Gate is one of The 15 Best Places for Grilled Seafood in Washington.

11. Iron Gate

8.6
1734 N St NW, Washington, D.C.
Mediterranean Restaurant · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 61 tips and reviews

Vino50: Grape American Road TripVino50: Grape American Road Trip: Try the Grilled Squid Stuffed With Feta Cheese - #foodporn #nom Grilled squid stuffed w Feta at @IronGateDC. Pairs well with a little #Etna Rosso #wine #sommelier (via @Foodspotting)

Dara F.Dara Fisher: Right next to Tabard Inn, and also an amazing place for brunch! They have a beautiful courtyard out back where you can eat outside in nice weather as well.

EaterEater: Has a dramatic outdoor space, with a tree and vines climbing the walls. Tony Chittum's cooking leans Southern Italian and Greek, with a wine program from Brent Kroll, and cocktails from Jeff Faile.

Izakaya is one of The 15 Best Places for Grilled Seafood in Washington.

12. Izakaya

8.0
705 6th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Japanese Restaurant · Chinatown · 13 tips and reviews

Miley L.Miley Lee: The onigiri is very tasty and the grilled scallop is also good. THE AVOCADO IS AMAZING!

ISC C.ISC Chicago: SHAKE YOUR BENTO BOX (Grilled pork belly, sunny egg, nori, kimchi, kewpie, cheese, rice)

Lauren L.Lauren Lapid: Really solid Izakaya with other cultural influences—particularly Chinese and Filipino cuisine. 10/10 would go again!

The Hamilton is one of The 15 Best Places for Grilled Seafood in Washington.

13. The Hamilton

8.9
600 14th St NW (at F St NW), Washington, D.C.
Bar · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 265 tips and reviews

Jordan M.Jordan Mcmurray: "Munchies" Grilled Oysters are delicious!!

Keith E.Keith Ezykowich: Grilled Oysters are as good as New Orleans

Santiago S.Santiago Suarez Ordoñez: Sushi Happy hour is the way to go!

Alta Strada is one of The 15 Best Places for Grilled Seafood in Washington.

14. Alta Strada

7.9
465 K St NW, Washington, D.C.
Italian Restaurant · Mount Vernon Square · 15 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: The fantastic Grilled Octopus with chickpeas, Calabrian chiles, & lemon will have you wanting more!

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: The Crunchy Meatballs with spicy tomato basil sauce at are delightfully crispy and delicious!

Nick C.Nick Corven: Excelent service very kind lorena our waitress

The Cheesecake Factory is one of The 15 Best Places for Grilled Seafood in Washington.

15. The Cheesecake Factory

8.1
5335 Wisconsin Ave NW Ste 29 (in Chevy Chase Pavilion), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · Friendship Heights · 61 tips and reviews

NOM NOM BorisNOM NOM Boris: one of the best foodies is Grilled Shrimp Club with amazing souse. More tips & pics at www.nomnomboris.com

Christine M.Christine McLeese: You MUST try the breakfast brioche sandwich. You won't be disappointed. Amazing!

WineCountryMuseWineCountryMuse: Great service