Lobster is tasty, luxurious seafood that pairs well with pasta, salads, sandwiches, and simply butter. It’s a seasonal crustacean most prevalent in Maine’s chilly waters between June and December, making it challenging to find the freshest quality lobster on off-seasons. We’ve done the hard work for you and rounded up Washington, DC's top seafood restaurants with the best, biggest selection of lobster dishes on their menus. Check out our picks for the Washington, DC restaurants you must visit if you love eating lobster.
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Head to the upscale and highly celebrated Fiola Mare for a stellar selection of Italian-inspired seafood dishes. Lobster lovers should definitely check out the Fiola Mare lobster ravioli, served with ginger and chives, as well as the paccheri frutti di mare for two, comprised of conch, John Dory, lobster, monkfish, calamari, mussels, Key West shrimp, sea bream, saffron brodetto, and pane fritto. To share with the table, check out Fiola Mare’s seafood towers, complete with a wide variety of seafood inspired by the Amalfi Coast. Reservations can be made here.
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Head to one of Hank’s Oyster Bar’s three DMV locations for delectable lobster. Indulge in Hank’s highly celebrated lobster roll, served on a toasted bun with Old Bay fries, or opt for something lighter and experience the lobster bisque. From the raw bar, try the lobster topped deviled eggs, or go for gold with the full seafood plateau, consisting of seasonal oysters, middleneck clams, jumbo shrimp, seafood ceviche, mussels escabeche, and Maine lobster. Reservations can be made here.
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For premium steaks and fresh catches, check out Joe’s Seafood Prime Steak & Stone Crab. The popular steakhouse features lobster mac and cheese, and seafood pasta consisting of lobster, king crab, shrimp, and basil pesto, or the all-encompassing seafood platter which includes lobster tail, scallops, and jumbo shrimp. For a veggie-full meal check out the seafood chopped salad, which includes lobster, shrimp, king crab, and a creamy vinaigrette. Or, simply stick to the steakhouse’s strengths and order the filet and tail, a gorgeous pairing of a six-ounce filet mignon and a 10-ounce North Atlantic lobster tail, accompanied by drawn butter. Reservations can be made here.
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Millie’s is a fabulous option for seafood with a California flair. The menu features the acclaimed Muskeget, a lobster roll-type entree made with Maine lobster, butter lettuce, lemon, and chives served on a toasted roll with a side of coleslaw. The “Lobb” salad is another hit lobster lovers must explore. The loaded salad includes lobster claw and knuckle meat, mixed greens, hard-boiled egg, tomato, avocado, scallions, sliced fingerling potatoes, and white balsamic vinaigrette. Reservations can be made here.
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For luxurious seafood and a high-end crowd, venture to Old Ebbitt Grill. On the menu, find a decadent lobster fra diavolo bucatini, composed of Maine lobster and a spicy pomodoro. Opt for a classic lobster roll, served with drawn butter, coleslaw, lemon, and French fries, or keep it simple with the Maine lobster cocktail. Order for the whole table with a selection of raw bar platters available in varying sizes, featuring Maine lobster, jumbo lump crab, caviar, oysters, shrimp, and clams. Reservations can be made here.
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8051 Leesburg Pike Vienna, VA / Website
Venture to Vienna for quality seafood set amidst an inspiring interior. The lobster options are plentiful at Patsy’s so be sure to try the lobster club salad, comprised of Maine lobster, greens, tomatoes, avocado, corn, bacon, soft cooked egg, and a champagne vinaigrette, as well as the lobster bisque and the popular lobster roll that was inspired by the restaurant’s namesake. For a subtle addition of lobster, check out the blue crab and shrimp fritters, which features grilled corn salsa and a lobster ginger sauce. The raw bar includes a variety of seafood towers that include lobster, too. Reservations can be made here.
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8051 Leesburg Pike, Vienna, VA / Website
Head to this classic wood-clad steakhouse for mouthwatering seafood offerings. The menu features a delightful lobster crab cake, made with Maine lobster and jumbo lump crab with lobster beurre blanc, shaved fennel, and asparagus. Get the best of both worlds with the lobster crab cake and prime filet mignon entree, a combination of two of the steakhouse’s most popular proteins. Other lobster dishes include the lobster bisque and a range of seafood towers that include Maine lobster, oysters, clams, shrimp, mussels, tuna tartare, and a Grand Marnier aioli. Reservations can be made here.
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