Seamore's table of seafood
The DC restaurant scene is abundant, with endless options for seafood dining. From crab legs, lobster tails and shrimp to whole grilled fish, caviar and mollusks, these are some of the best seafood dishes and restaurants in the area.
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Imperial prawns bucatini from Fiola Mare
Satisfy seafood cravings at the Michelin Guide-recognized waterfront restaurant. Fiola Mare's pristine dining areas have glittering views of the Potomac River. The menu features coastal Italian cuisine prepared with the utmost attention to detail for an unparalleled dining experience. Website | 202-350-4982
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Crab is a favorite food destination for many seafood enthusiasts. With locations nationwide, the Lettuce Entertain You restaurant brings a consistent above-and-beyond level of service. Savor each bite of succulent stone crab and try seafood menu items like wild king salmon and key lime pie to finish at the DC location. Website | 202-489-0140
Various seafood dishes from King Street Oyster
Head to King Street Oyster Bar for one of DC's most outstanding oyster happy hours. With such success with the Noma location, a new second location to City Ridge is set to open soon. Try delightful dishes like the crab benedict for Sunday brunch or the fried oyster platter, grilled sea scallops and Shanghai sea bass for dinner. Website | 202-621-8513
Mollusks pot from Nick's Riverside
Enjoy a meal with a stunning view at Nick's Riverside Grill. The patio dining area is beside the riverwalk for a beautiful setting to enjoy delicious meals with loved ones and friends. Try the blackened Mahi Mahi or al pastor shrimp tacos, the shrimp scampi pizza and the Maryland crabcakes for seafood delights beside the water. Website | 202-342-3535
The lobster roll and oysters from The Salt Line
The Salt Line in DC is one of three locations serving the DMV. The seafood establishment serves dinner daily and offers entrees, including crispy skin rockfish, bucatini di mare and monkfish spanakopita. Try the king crab benedict, grilled achiote octopus tostada and grilled gulf shrimp and grits for brunch on Saturdays and Sundays. Website | 202-506-2368
Seamore's fish plate with mussels
Seamore's serves sustainably sourced seafood for the New England area with multiple locations. Support local fisheries while enjoying locally sourced seafood offerings. Bite into the blackened catfish sandwich or the red curry mussels and fries. Website | 703-721-3384
Shrimp dish from Tony & Joe's Seafood Place
Tony & Joe's Seafood Place at Washington Harbour is another popular seafood spot by the water. Join in on national oyster week from August 1 to 6, with a portion of proceeds from shucked oysters on August 4, 5 and 6 going to the Oyster Recovery Partnership. Website | 202-944-4545
The privately-held fine dining restaurant Truluck's Ocean's Finest Seafood and Crab serves Black River caviar, miso-glazed sea bass, trout amandine, Mediterranean branzino and many other seafood dishes. The menu specifies the origin of the fish and shellfish served to assure guests of high-quality and sustainable foods that are not endangered or overfished. Website | 202-898-0680
Photography by: By Rey Lopez (King Street, Seamore's); By Greg Powers (Fiola Mare); By John Rorapaugh (Nick’s Riverside, Tony & Joe's); Courtesy of The Salt Line
