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Diners' Choice: Seafood restaurants in Washington, D.C. Area

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Updated April 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best overall Seafood cuisine in Washington, D.C. Area? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyzes more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favorites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

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Ocean Paradise Restaurant & Bar

4.8

4.8 (385)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Fairfax

About the restaurant

We are a family-owned restaurant serving the Greater Fairfax community. Ocean Paradise is an innovative seafood concept, providing you with fresh, high-quality seafood sourced directly from the coast. Our dishes are created entirely from scratch, ensuring that every bite serves up tremendous flavor and an abundance of fresh ingredients. With over 25 years of experience, our chefs have curated a menu that includes a mix of both original and “classic” options, inspired by seafood dishes around the world. We have a passion for creating culinary masterpieces – think “fine dining” meets the comfort of Sunday dinner with your family. Awarded by Open Table as the 2024 "Diners’ Choice.” We look forward to hosting you at Ocean Paradise!

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Patrick

Dined 1 day ago

My wife, daughter and I went for Easter Brunch this morning and it was outstanding. Service was prompt and friendly, We had the Crab Guacamole for and appetizer which was yummy and came fast. I had the Fish Tacos , my wife had the Crab Cake Eggs Benedict and my Daughter had the Paradise Platter. All served quickly and all delicious. Definitely going to be a repeat customer.

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Seafood Platter

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Ocean Prime - Washington D.C.

4.8

4.8 (4518)

$50 and over

Seafood

Downtown

About the restaurant

Located in the historic Colorado Building at 1341 G Street NW and just steps away from the White House,Ocean Prime is a nationally acclaimed, dynamic seafood & steakhouse from the award-winning Cameron Mitchell Restaurants. Ocean Prime delivers an elevated experience with exceptional ambiance, a chef-curated menu, signature handcrafted cocktails, Wine Spectator honored wine list and genuine hospitality. Reservations are recommended.

Ocean Prime strives to provide an elegant, fine dining atmosphere. Our associates’ priority is to ensure your experience is memorable. We ask for attire that is both polished and suited to our restaurant.
THANK YOU FOR NOT WEARING:
Clothing emitting excessive marijuana odor
Excessively revealing clothing or exposed undergarments
Clothing with offensive language or graphics
Admittance to Ocean Prime is at the discretion of management who reserves the right to refuse service to patrons who are inappropriately dressed.

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Akinwale

Dined 1 day ago

Very pleasant experience, our waiter Rafael, was amazing!!! Definitely would be back!!!

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Warm Butter Cake

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Point Judith Calamari

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Teriyaki Salmon

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Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab - Washington DC

4.8

4.8 (10329)

$50 and over

Seafood

Downtown

About the restaurant

Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab is the culmination of a partnership between Lettuce Entertain You and Joe's Stone Crab, the legendary seafood restaurant of Miami Beach. Joe's features an extensive selection of seafood, flown in fresh daily, to complement the world's finest Florida Stone Crab claws. Joe's also features signature Prime steaks, hand-carved by master butchers, such as the 24 oz. Bone-In Rib Eye or Bone-in Filet Mignon. Matched with Joe's famous side dishes, dinner only gets better when capped with a slice of key lime pie.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined 1 day ago

Lovely experience unforgettable food

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Eddie V's - Tysons Corner

4.8

4.8 (5201)

$50 and over

Seafood

Tysons Corner / McLean

About the restaurant

Eddie V's Prime Seafood is a luxury dining destination known for the seafood flown in from pristine waters around the world, as well as its premium hand-carved steaks. Dishes are artistically prepared and feature an ever-changing array of seasonal seafood, along with critically acclaimed prime center-cut steaks broiled to perfection. The restaurant's award-wining wine list, which has been recognized by Wine Spectator, has more than 300 wines curated by Eddie V's very own Advanced Sommelier. In the V Lounge, guests can sip classic and creative cocktails, and enjoy signature appetizers against a backdrop of live music trios.

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LaRosha

Dined 2 days ago

This was my first time here and I loved it. Our server was very attentive, seating was great and the aesthetics of the restaurant was just amazing. Would definitely come back.

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Crab Fried Rice

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Jumbo Lump Crab Cake

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Warm Goat Cheese Salad

A photo of BlackSalt restaurant

4.7

4.7 (6743)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Palisades Northwest

About the restaurant

BlackSalt is the much anticipated concept restaurant from Chef Jeff Black, featuring an upscale fish market fronting a vibrant bar and elegant restaurant.
**A 4% charge is applied to all sales for card processing fees. Charge will be waived if paying with cash

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Colleen

Dined 6 days ago

Amazing seafood, with friendly knowledgeable service!

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Fried Ipswich Clams

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BlackSalt Crab Cakes

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New England Clam Chowder

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Pearl Dive Oyster Palace

4.7

4.7 (1606)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Logan Circle

About the restaurant

With an ambience steeped in rustic charm and a menu filled with treasures from the sea, Pearl Dive Oyster Palace focuses on fresh produce and quality ingredients in its welcoming eatery. Specializing in a wide variety of oysters, from such places as Virginia, Japan, Rhode Island, British Columbia and Washington state, Peal Dive Oyster Palace takes oyster preparation seriously, complementing the delicate taste of the oyster. Appetizer options include crispy crawfish fritters, barbecue shrimp and wood-grilled oysters. Besides oysters, house specialties have a decidedly Cajun flair, with items such as seafood gumbo, crawfish etouffee and Gulf Coast Redfish, all of which have an amazing balance of spices.

The rich entrées at Pearl Dive Oyster Bar are further replicated in its dessert menu, with winning options like Beignets and Brazos River Bottom Pecan Pie.

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HildaVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Pearl Dive is one of our neighborhood favorites. Consistently excellent seafood. Attentive wait staff. At times a bit too noisy, due to the bar crowd.

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Blackened Shrimp

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Blackened Catfish

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Addie's Mussels

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Black's Bar & Kitchen

4.7

4.7 (3418)

$30 and under

Seafood

Bethesda

About the restaurant

WELCOME BACK!
Black’s Bar & Kitchen is excited to announce we are back open to the public for dine-in service! While we encourage you to use our online portal for convenient curbside carryout pickup, we have staged our patio, dining room and café tables to provide our Guests with a socially accepted distance to dine.

Food, Wine, & Cocktails to the heart of the ever-evolving Downtown Bethesda, Black’s remains the community Hot Spot for killer happy hour bar bites. Black’s has been on the forefront of supporting local farming & sustainable growing practices, serving only the highest quality produce, meats, & seafood for well over a decade.

Love Oysters? We do. Our Premium raw bar is unparalleled with rotating varieties of bivalves from all coasts of the Americas and a stellar wine list to match. Whether you’re popping champagne for a special occasion, watching the game enjoying a cold craft beer and Duck Nachos in the bar, Black’s Bar & Kitchen is the destination for any occasion.

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PaulaVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Fabulous as always. The food was delicious, the service was great and overall just a wonderful experience as usual.

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Cordelia Fishbar

4.7

4.7 (127)

$50 and over

Seafood

Washington

About the restaurant

Cordelia draws on regional culinary influences from Spain, Portugal, Asia, and the Americas – focusing on areas that use high heat charcoal to coax the best out of fish, alongside a diverse offering of conserva, crudo and cured seafood.

Happy Hour Monday thru Friday from 4-6 pm and late-night.
Weekend Brunch from 10am-4pm.

Chef Rene Caceres
General Manager Sonya Znati

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JacquelynVIP

Dined on Apr 13, 2025

Went for brunch. The fried shrimp and waffles was excellent. The service was excellent especially our waiter. Would go back again!

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4.7

4.7 (44)

$50 and over

Seafood

Georgetown

About the restaurant

Inspired by Chef Johnny Spero’s global travels, yet rooted in his Mid-Atlantic upbringing, Reverie is a Michelin-starred fine-dining experience that focuses on an entirely seafood driven menu. Please allow 2.5 hours for this experience.

Our Reverie Tasting Menu is offered at $245 per guest exclusive of beverage, service charge, taxes, or gratuities. Our abridged Prelude Experience is offered at $180 per guest. Corkage is offered at $75 per 750ml.

We can accommodate some but not all food allergies so please inquire before booking via info@reveriedc.com. We are unable to provide dairy-free or fully vegetarian versions of our experience.

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Susan

Dined on Apr 9, 2025

Wonderful experience. Food was beautiful and service was kind and knowledgeable.

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Pay What You Can

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PassionFish - Reston

4.6

4.6 (6731)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Reston

About the restaurant

PassionFish Reston is dedicated to providing the finest quality, sustainable seafood available in an upscale/casual dining experience. Executive Chef/Owner Christopher Clime's seasonal menus celebrate the flavors of our global coasts with an impressive raw bar, a dedicated sushi chef and an extensive 'fresh catch' fish menu every day.

Don't miss our weekday lunch specials, dinner nightly, and happy hour every day. We also offer a three-course brunch for $35 on Sundays! Garage parking at Reston Town Center will always be free for our guests. Please park in the Orange Garage on Explorer Street and check in with us when you arrive.

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EllenVIP

Dined 2 days ago

We enjoyed excellent service and excellent food at Passion Fish!

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Jumbo Sea Scallops

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