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The Fish Market Restaurant

Seafood Restaurant$$$$

Old Town, Alexandria

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Ranked #4 for seafood restaurants in Alexandria
"Fresh oysters, spiced shrimp, chowder and good beer selection."(5 Tips)
"Oysters are good and my friends fish bowl of beer:)"(12 Tips)
"Seafood stew- what a delicious & cheap idea for a meal!!"(3 Tips)
"Try the Lobster Roll (Sandwich)"(10 Tips)

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coconut margaritas
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tequila
spicy food
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football
hushpuppies
good for special occasions
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T Michelle .May 11, 2013
The prices are a little high, but we'll worth it. The food was flavorful. Try the lobster bisque... It's 9 bucks, but tastes amazing!
JazzApril 9, 2014
Been here 100+ times
The Anchor Bar is a fun little spot any time if day.A little crowded on fri&sat nights but still fun.The bartenders are super friendly & its a great spot for day drinking & football. Great drinks.
Emmanuel MarquesNovember 6, 2011
Simply great, try the grilled sea scallops, they melt in your mouth, best grilled scallops I've ever had. Very reasonably priced compared to some of the other overrated seafood places in Oldtown.
JazzOctober 17, 2012
Been here 100+ times
Spiced shrimp is the way to go, you'll be hooked and the mozzarella sticks are the best I've ever had. Bartenders here are awesome too.
Jen SardamJuly 8, 2012
I really liked how I didn't have to wait long to order, even when the place got crowded. The waiter was very proactive & gave good advice, and the margaritas and steamed oysters were great.
arTIAstryJuly 17, 2012
The crabette mini crab cakes appetizer are really good! Outdoor seating available, seating limited overall. Seafood pasta w/ fish will make you wanna slap the chef! Delish!
Jennifer TaiMarch 30, 2013
Lobster was very fresh, the clam linguine out of sight!! Dinner for four for under 120 with a 2lb lobster, drinks, kids meal = amaze balls.
DR GApril 22, 2015
Awesome Peel and eat shrimp and a great beer selection. Casual, kid friendly, lots of room for big groups.
KitchenboyMay 19, 2012
Fresh oysters, spiced shrimp, chowder and good beer selection. What the Fish Market has done well for decades. When in doubt keep it simple.
Leslie OConnorJanuary 5, 2013
The Seafood stew was as good as I remember. Going to a memorial service so had a Bloody Mary which I don't recommend. Husband had house beer and it was icy cold and delicious!
Brenda MasseyAugust 25, 2014
I've been coming here for over 31 years. Amazing food and atmosphere. Always get a bowl of the clam chowder too!
Rayshawn WilliamsMay 31, 2016
The pasta is very creamy and has a good portion of lobster at a reasonable cost.
Ranelle MaltasMarch 12, 2023
Oysters Rockefeller is fantastic! Loved the blue crab stuffed shrimp.
Danny LyonAugust 11, 2014
Been here 10+ times
This place is great for happy hour. I love the Buffalo shrimp. Calamari is not bad.
DonnaSeptember 5, 2011
Been here 25+ times
Seafood stew- what a delicious & cheap idea for a meal!! So much seafood in here- it's more than just an appetizer!
Joseph GunawanMarch 24, 2012
Been here 25+ times
Best spiced shrimp and local oyster and cheap 32oz beer and the foods are excellent over all.
Jamie LeeJuly 6, 2013
I wasn't impressed with the crab imperial or grilled salmon, but the grilled scallops were perfect!
D CJanuary 1, 2013
Never have liked shrimp but their fried butterflied shrimp converted me - I ate most of my family member's meal.
BoB DarnellMay 4, 2019
Good happy hour. Shrimp, oysters and sliders all good!
JazzFebruary 20, 2012
Been here 100+ times
The spicy steamed shrimp has so much flavor, its absolutely a delicious choice for an appetizer.
MK McKenzieMay 23, 2015
Fish and chips was solid, especially with the 32oz beer to go with it. Restaurant is pretty loud.
jeyoDecember 14, 2015
Friendly atmosphere, great food, and lots of good drinks!
Louisa VillamarAugust 24, 2014
Oysters are good and my friends fish bowl of beer:)
Tanya HutchinsNovember 1, 2013
Been here 10+ times
No reservations, so get there early. You wait in line at the front door
Rick WoodMay 18, 2016
Great food. Great atmosphere. Great people.
Matt GentryMarch 19, 2011
Spiced shrimp, Seafood Jambalaya were both excellent. Iced tea (non-alcoholic) comes in huge refreshing glasses!
Mike BMarch 18, 2011
Been here 10+ times
The staff, owners, management and clientele are great. They know how to cook tomato sauce. The calamari and the cacciucco are excellent choices.
Josh BlandMay 14, 2011
The tequila oyster shooter sounds delicious, nut it should be white tequila and it should be chilled
Igor SelivanovMay 21, 2013
Very nice place. Great food, beer and atmosphere
Jules BuiMay 8, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Awesome oysters and clams great happy hour menu.
Wanda-lynn CappsMay 9, 2016
Hush puppies and seafood stew can't be beat
Brittany SmithAugust 1, 2011
Great happy hour. 5$ stoli martinis and half dozen oysters. Thumbs up.
Christina LMarch 28, 2010
get the seafood pasta dish, but only if you're really hungry bc it's a lot of food. go before 3 to get the lunch size.
Erica LynnJanuary 8, 2013
Salmon BLT is delicious! It's a perfect lunch
Andy BarryJuly 25, 2013
Pass this one up. Fries and shrimp were mediocre at best. The hostesses up front were uncoordinated and sat a party before us that came in after. Waitress never filled up my overpriced fountain drink.
Jordi RodriguezAugust 14, 2012
It's a good restaurant. The ambient is good. Jordi Rodríguez from Spain.
Alexander WallarSeptember 10, 2011
The lobster pasta is great. Dont forget the raw oysters :-)
Jacob MooreMay 14, 2013
Broiled fish sandwich and schooners are the best move
Dave POctober 24, 2010
Been here 10+ times
The drink "Tee Time" tastes like sweet tea... Try one, you will enjoy it. Try two, you will be drunk.
Elaine LeeJune 21, 2013
Great garden salad and coconut margarita!
Evan FalchukAugust 28, 2012
Warning - the large beer comes in a giant chalice.
Malika Ash ShakurMay 3, 2014
Get the hush puppies. They're delish.
Ann LewisOctober 3, 2013
Come for Happy Hour the schucker just gave me 2 more complimentary
Liz SesslerApril 17, 2011
You can pass on the lobster roll, but the scallops were great!
AnneJuly 20, 2013
Great place to get a drink with friends.
Rory ParnessMay 24, 2014
The waitress sold us on the lobster roll, which was OK but the bread tasted a day old.
Mikaela JosephMay 1, 2012
You drink the beers as big as your head. You have a great time.
DonnaJanuary 9, 2011
Been here 25+ times
Bobby M apparently is illiterate, since he can't read the categories. He's obviously the one in the trailer park. Stay on the other side of the Woodrow Wilson Bridge.
Jeremiah DeweyNovember 19, 2009
The house brew is pretty good, and you can't go wrong with the 32 oz 'fishbowl' glass.
Alice FerrisJuly 24, 2012
Try the Lobster Roll (Sandwich)

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