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

1. BlackSalt

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

Kimberly B.Kimberly Brooks: Shrimp cocktail, crab cakes, Oysters Rockefeller, Provençal seafood stew, wood grilled cheeseburger, onion straws clam chowder, ice cream, shrimp and grits, breads, butterscotch pot de creme

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.

The Jefferson Hotel is one of The 15 Best Places for Shrimp Cocktail in Washington.

2. The Jefferson Hotel

8.3
1200 16th St NW (at M St NW), Washington, D.C.
Hotel · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 33 tips and reviews

Isa L.Isa Lara: Best shrimp cocktail I've had in YEARS. The horseradish crème fraiche, cocktail sauce makes all the difference.

Whitney Z.Whitney Z: Exceptional in every way - from the subtle accents of an impeccable decor to the mixologists and meals, and the gracious staff - beautiful experience. How a meal with friends should be convened!

Travel + LeisureTravel + Leisure: The renovated hotel pays luxurious homage to the president with Monticello-inspired design (parquet floors; toile de Jouy drapery).

Quill is one of The 15 Best Places for Shrimp Cocktail in Washington.

3. Quill

7.7
1200 16th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Hotel Bar · 19 tips and reviews

Thomas S.Thomas Sanchez: Shrimp cocktail is surprisingly different. Yum!

CharlotteCharlotte: Cocktails are $15, but you get complementary mixed nuts and olives. Very swanky

Stephen B.Stephen Bates: wi-fi password: jefferson1776 - via 4sqwifi.com

Annie's Paramount Steakhouse is one of The 15 Best Places for Shrimp Cocktail in Washington.

4. Annie's Paramount Steakhouse

8.5
1609 17th St NW (btwn Q & Corcoran St NW), Washington, D.C.
Steakhouse · Northwest Washington · 146 tips and reviews

Randy D.Randy Duval: Great shrimp cocktail and the fried oysters are awesome

Ashleigh A.Ashleigh Adams: Friendly staff, plenty of seating (none outdoor), and AWESOME poppers!! Oh, they also played nothing but 90s music lol. “Fabulous” place.

Vincent M.Vincent Macaluso: The (jalapeño) poppers make me horny.

CUT by Wolfgang Puck is one of The 15 Best Places for Shrimp Cocktail in Washington.

5. CUT by Wolfgang Puck

8.4
1050 31st St NW, Washington, D.C.
Steakhouse · Georgetown · 2 tips and reviews

Allison K.Allison Kasic: They do a great pre fixe menu on Christmas Eve

Robert T.Robert Trio: Cut has a spectacular breakfast 🥞

Morton's The Steakhouse is one of The 15 Best Places for Shrimp Cocktail in Washington.

6. Morton's The Steakhouse

7.4
1050 Connecticut Ave (at L St. NW), Washington, D.C.
Steakhouse · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 22 tips and reviews

Erick M.Erick Mullen: If you long for the days of "Mad Men", be sure to spend the afternoon with the staff on the outdoor patio. The last place on earth where you can eat a shrimp cocktail and have a cigar.

Aaron B.Aaron Bloom: Great steaks and an outdoor patio where you can eat and smoke a cigar

Giovanni C.Giovanni Caporicci: Cigar smoking allowed on the patio with flat screen HDTVs What else do you need?

Kingbird is one of The 15 Best Places for Shrimp Cocktail in Washington.

7. Kingbird

8.2
2650 Virginia Ave NW, Washington, D.C.
Restaurant · Foggy Bottom · 5 tips and reviews

Maggie M.Maggie MacG: The burger here is sooo good (comes with fries) and is very shareable. The service here is excellent, much much better than the Top of the Gate.

Amber S.Amber Shi: The duck breast is very impressive. Get it in medium. The cocktail called Strawberry is good too if you like gin.

Raakin R.Raakin Roll: The Milkshake (consisting of vanilla, chocolate, peanut butter) and the salmon is best done here

Taqueria Distrito Federal is one of The 15 Best Places for Shrimp Cocktail in Washington.

8. Taqueria Distrito Federal

7.9
805 Kennedy St NW (btwn 8th & 9th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Taco Restaurant · Northwest Washington · 2 tips and reviews

Angela T.Angela Taylor: Chicken burritto was huge and excellent - enough on both accounts to please a very picky teen! Read more.

RaShonda (.RaShonda (shessavvy): Try the Alhambre Mexicana. Deee-lish!

Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse is one of The 15 Best Places for Shrimp Cocktail in Washington.

9. Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse

8.4
950 I Street NW, Suite 501 (btwn 9th & 10th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Steakhouse · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 25 tips and reviews

Rita L.Rita Lassiter: Best dessert is the butter cake. HANDS DOWN! The buttery, sweet, crunchy outer layer combined with the soft cake and butter pecan ice cream? Simply heaven...

CharChar: Great upstairs bar, VERY awesome waitstaff and bartenders!! Will return!

Lindsay D.Lindsay D.: Great for a working lunch. The service is excellent. Must try the lobster bisque and lobster roll - some of the best I've had outside of New England.

RPM Italian is one of The 15 Best Places for Shrimp Cocktail in Washington.

10. RPM Italian

9.1
650 K St NW (at 7th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Italian Restaurant · Mount Vernon Square · 36 tips and reviews

Brent G.Brent Gatewood: Meatballs are awesome! I had the brussel sprout salad for lunch, delicious - but strong. I'll be back for dinner some time soon.

DimaDima: the eggplant parmesan and meatballs are delicious

EaterEater: Add truffles to anything from risotto to gnocchi through December. It's $65 for five grams. Read more.

The Grill Room is one of The 15 Best Places for Shrimp Cocktail in Washington.

11. The Grill Room

7.9
1050 31st St NW (C&O Canal), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · Georgetown · 7 tips and reviews

Washington PostWashington Post: Soup bowls tend to return to the kitchen licked clean. Smoked tomato soup arrives w/ a slender crouton, dappled with a vivid red pepper puree. Pureed cauliflower whispers of garlic, fennel and bacon. Read more.

Alex O.Alex O.: Great terrace for breakfast, lunch & dinner...

Alex O.Alex O.: Great a la carte Brunch every Saturday & Sunday

Bistrot Lepic & Wine Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Shrimp Cocktail in Washington.

12. Bistrot Lepic & Wine Bar

8.1
1736 Wisconsin Ave NW (at S St NW), Washington, D.C.
French Restaurant · Georgetown · 20 tips and reviews

Arnaud G.Arnaud Gelb: Check Bistrot Lepic's website for the calendar of events. Great Jazz music and wine.

Joel N.Joel Nova: Raymond is the best waiter try to get his section.

Karen D.Karen Dorst: Tasting wine upstairs with brilliant appetizers is a great way to while away many a pleasant hour.

Founding Farmers & Distillers is one of The 15 Best Places for Shrimp Cocktail in Washington.

13. Founding Farmers & Distillers

8.4
600 Massachusetts Ave NW (at 6th St NW), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · Chinatown · 38 tips and reviews

Brooke W.Brooke Weimar: Chips and dips — amazing shareable! Ask the bartender to make you a drink based on a flavor profile.

Jaime W.Jaime Wojdowski: Brunch here is crazy! So much good stuff! Brunch is definitely brunch food but regular lunch food too. A big fan of the devil's food cake doughnuts...wow.

Eric P.Eric Penrod: Amazing!!!

FIG & OLIVE is one of The 15 Best Places for Shrimp Cocktail in Washington.

14. FIG & OLIVE

8.1
934 Palmer Alley NW, Washington, D.C.
Mediterranean Restaurant · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 41 tips and reviews

Faridih B.Faridih Bolognini: Happy hour with crostini enjoyed in comfy couches. Bronzino with fig & balsamic was tasty too.

Io A.Io As Soon: It's a very good restaurant. Wine and food are tasty. You have a dj at the night and the place around is beautiful. Then Staff is very kind

Bitches Who BrunchBitches Who Brunch: The Bitches say: A. We had a delightful, delicious experience at the posh Fig & Olive. Once it’s cleared for Salmonella-free business again, we’d take our chances and go back again. Read more.

The Oceanaire Seafood Room is one of The 15 Best Places for Shrimp Cocktail in Washington.

15. The Oceanaire Seafood Room

8.1
1201 F St NW (at 12th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Seafood Restaurant · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 34 tips and reviews

Matyas E.Matyas Eorsi: Excellent food, great service, high prices: this is the best America can offer. Enjoy!

Amor P.Amor Pinky: Make sure to get Gene as your bartender. He makes amazing cocktails and is very knowledgeable on the menu.

Michael P.Michael Pelham: AuGratin pot are the best!