Old Ebbitt Grill is one of The 15 Best Places for Seafood in Washington.

1. Old Ebbitt Grill

9.1
675 15th St NW (at G St NW), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 689 tips and reviews

Heather F.Heather Fink: This is one of my favorite places, best oysters, lobster special, pie, and martinis

Andres A.Andres Almeida: Great spot to take DC newbies. Go for the homemade New England clam chowdah and, when available, the blackened swordfish sandwich.

Katie C.Katie Carr: I had the shrimp with pimento cheese grit cakes 😳 All I can say is AAAMAZING! Crab dip appetizer was awesome as well!

Hank's Oyster Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Seafood in Washington.

2. Hank's Oyster Bar

8.5
1624 Q St NW (at 17th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Seafood Restaurant · Northwest Washington · 160 tips and reviews

Iris N.Iris N: Great fresh oysters. Grilled sablefish is a must. Amazing!

Scott W.Scott Wallis: My favorites are the raw oysters from the west coast, the lobster roll with no unnecessary fillers, the decadent Mac & Cheesy, the perfectly cooked scallops and the amazingly friendly staff.

Alcione S.Alcione Stürmer: Amazing oysters. Delicious small plates. Wonderful outside space.

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

3. BlackSalt

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

Walburga A M.Walburga A Marder: best Seafood Happy Hour in town - and some of the best fresh fish to buy @ their Black's Market

Greg P.Greg P: Amazing Seafood! Fantastic service. Wonderful wines.

A A.A Alawadi: Awesome oysters. Great fish selection and not bad happy hour!

Pearl Dive Oyster Palace is one of The 15 Best Places for Seafood in Washington.

4. Pearl Dive Oyster Palace

8.7
1612 14th St NW (at Corcoran Street), Washington, D.C.
Seafood Restaurant · Logan Circle - Shaw · 125 tips and reviews

Michelle K.Michelle Krogmeier: Delicious oysters! Restaurant had an energetic vibe.

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: Get the monster C.E.B.L.T. Po’Boy: perfectly fried catfish, a fried farm egg, some smoky Benton’s bacon, lettuce, and tomato with some crispy dive fries.

Leandro L.Leandro Lagera: One of my first great dining experiences in DC. Love the oyster Po'Boy and the bloodies...

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

5. 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

Lorraine M.Lorraine Morrow: All the seafood is amazing, good advice from sommelier too

💫Coco💫Coco: Great atmosphere. Delicious Scallops -- perfectly cooked! The green beans were a bit overcooked but still good.

Mark R.Mark Robinson: Lobster tail 🦐 and fillet steak 🥩with a side of creamed spinach

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

6. Fiola Mare

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

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

Theo B.Theo Bell: It's great dinner spot! Warm and cozy areas for both dining and meeting for a cocktail. The service is excellent from valet to the busboys. The food was amazing; I highly recommend the lobster ravioli

Stirling S.Stirling Scott: Very yummy lobster and crab salad and sautéed spinach. Good service.

The Wharf DC is one of The 15 Best Places for Seafood in Washington.

7. The Wharf DC

9.1
760 Maine Ave SW, Washington, D.C.
Waterfront · Southwest - Waterfront · 51 tips and reviews

Haywood T.Haywood Turnipseed: Capt. White's Delights! Get the shrimp platter; & the tilapia is bangin'.

Jayda G.Jayda Griffin: Captain White'a is everything with the best prices for quality seafood and the friendliest staff!

Richard E.Richard Efthim: Blue crabs are great in the fall...full and sweet. Note:the maryland crabbing season ends the end of November. Then crabs have to be shipped in from the Carolinas, Florida etc. That = higher prices.

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

8. Zaytinya

9.0
701 9th St NW (at G St. NW), Washington, D.C.
Mediterranean Restaurant · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 413 tips and reviews

Kara A.Kara Allan: Shrimp with Dill, Escargot and Crab Cakes are my favs!!!

Noaf A.Noaf Al: One of the best restaurants in DC, Greek Turkish and Lebanese try their set menu and choose a four-course meal with dessert I liked the Kabob and shrimp and shish taouk

Mirko P.Mirko Pintar: Mezzo choices imam bayildi, piyaz with specials crispy squash blossoms and grilled whole bronzino was excellent choice. Delicious food, outstanding service.

St. Arnold's on Jefferson is one of The 15 Best Places for Seafood in Washington.

9. St. Arnold's on Jefferson

8.3
1827 Jefferson Pl NW (btwn 18th & 19th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Belgian Restaurant · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 55 tips and reviews

LanaLana: All mussels are amazing. Only 9 bucks for hh.

Tosin A.Tosin A: Half priced mussels @ 4pm-7, wings , and onion rings..also! Thai Seafood w/rice was delicious!

Daryl W.Daryl Wolke: Great bar! Mussels in cast iron pots are outrageous; wide variety, cheap prices. Great Belgian beer selection

Maine Avenue Fish Market is one of The 15 Best Places for Seafood in Washington.

10. Maine Avenue Fish Market

8.5
1100 Maine Ave SW, Washington, D.C.
Fish Market · Southwest Washington · 33 tips and reviews

Nick R.Nick Reid: Best fresh scallops around

Tiffany L.Tiffany Logan: Jumbo crabs legs are the best!

JenniferJennifer: Great place to get whole fish, filets, clams, oysters, squid, crabs, scallops without paying the ridiculous grocery/restaurant prices. I would suggest going early, there's less lines, less fish scent.

Granville Moore's is one of The 15 Best Places for Seafood in Washington.

11. Granville Moore's

8.5
1238 H St NE (btwn 12th & 13th Sts. NE), Washington, D.C.
Gastropub · Capitol Hill · 106 tips and reviews

Hilary V.Hilary V.: blue cheese mussels with frites...the best!

Brunch and the CityBrunch and the City: Teddy Folkman doesn't just do mussels and frites well -- brunch is excellent too. One of the best places in H Street Read more.

Sean W.Sean Whalen: Awesome beer and great mussels. Nice vibe with good music. Thanks for the neighborhood discount!

Farmers Fishers Bakers is one of The 15 Best Places for Seafood in Washington.

12. Farmers Fishers Bakers

8.5
3000 K St NW (at Washington Harbour), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · Georgetown · 221 tips and reviews

Julie C.Julie Collins: Shrimp Scampi was amazing! Light over rice w veggies.

Stephanie R.Stephanie Rivero: It's all you can eat, the food is delicious. They have everything like sushi, shrimp, pizza cinnamon roll, deserts, Mexican food, breakfast I mean everything.

Brielle E.Brielle Elizabeth: Highly recommend the bacon, basil & blue cheese mussels!

Oyamel Cocina Mexicana is one of The 15 Best Places for Seafood in Washington.

13. Oyamel Cocina Mexicana

8.7
401 7th St NW (at D St NW), Washington, D.C.
Mexican Restaurant · Penn Quarter · 324 tips and reviews

JennJenn: Don't miss the the fried masa cake with duck confit, pork belly, BBQ pork and fish tacos. Guacamole is pretty good and freshly made, too!

Hayley P.Hayley Plack: The refried beans are to die for! And the shrimp and quesadillas are great too

DominicDominic: Great food. The tacos however are the weakest items on the menu. Shrimp dishes are the best.

Le Diplomate is one of The 15 Best Places for Seafood in Washington.

14. Le Diplomate

9.2
1601 14th St NW (at Q St NW), Washington, D.C.
French Restaurant · Logan Circle - Shaw · 313 tips and reviews

GABRIELA M.GABRIELA M: one of my new favorites. everything is to die for. favorites: foie gras, escargots, tuna carpaccio, mussels and fries, creme brûlée. cranberry bread is a must. still to try the steak tartare.

IAHGVA S.IAHGVA SGR: Excellent French brasserie, had succulent salade lyonnaise and über-delicious almondine trout. Great place!

Lisa P.Lisa P: If you like foie gras, the mousse is fabulous. 1 order is plenty for 2 or more. Steak frittes, trout almondine, beef bourgonion.. all superb. Creme brulee is perfection. Take out orders at the bar.

Busboys and Poets is one of The 15 Best Places for Seafood in Washington.

15. Busboys and Poets

8.9
2021 14th St NW (at V St NW), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · U-Street · 357 tips and reviews

Tony B.Tony Bowles: Love the catfish w/ greens, burgers with sweet potatoe fries & good beer selection.

Randy B.Randy Bates: The shrimp and crab fritters are wonderful, as are the pan seared scallops. Joshua is the greatest!

OmarOmar: Shrimp & grits is great and also the lamb sliders, good place for lunch.