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Johnny's Half Shell
(Now Closed)Seafood Restaurant and American Restaurant$$$$
Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown, Washington
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Hamed Negron-PerezAugust 22, 2013Very New Orleans in flavor. Everything was seasoned nice and tasted awesome. The gumbo was excellent and the crab cake imperial one of the best.
ℋumorousMay 8, 2016Christopher Hitchens would stop here before and after his appearances on C-SPAN, Fox and NBC News for a Johnnie Walker Black and Perrier — his regular drink of choice.
Eat at the bar -- great bartenders. Lunch manager Denny is the model of charming service. Lobster Rolls and Shrimp & Grits are my standards, but never pass up the She Crab Soup when on the menu!
myLoyalFamilyApril 4, 2012Join Johnny's Half Shell & My Loyal Family to get 10% off on Fridays and Saturdays, private oyster shucking parties, dinner on the house and more- just for visiting as usual! Be Treated Like Loyalty. Read more
Chris FredericksDecember 28, 2014They need to step it up and get with the times. This is an old-school (in a bad way) DC restaurant. There are so many new, inventive places in DC. Why go here?
Ask Johnny's Half Shell manager Mary Slattery for VIP treatment. Tell her her Dad, Chris insists!
M Squared Real EstateAugust 20, 2011Beers, squid, oysters, grits, shrimp, deep fried pork ribs, and their mini tuni sandwiches. What else more could you ask for?
Sunlight FoundationJune 24, 2011Based on data from the Sunlight Foundation's Party Time project, Johnny's Half Shell is the 2nd most popular venue for political fundraisers in Washington. Sunlight's full Scandal Tour App coming soon
William HartJanuary 19, 2014Go during restaurant week. Everything here is delicious. Saturday is $25 for a bottle of wine!
Gabriela ArraizJanuary 15, 2014The celery soup is fantastic! Also try the banana cream pie, delicious.- H IJanuary 3, 2013Award-winning Chef Ann Cashion's mini burgers and mini Asian tuna sandwiches are just $2.50.
Classic DC haunt. Johnny's does not skimp on it's fried oyster po'boy.
Washingtonian MagazineJanuary 9, 2012In summer, don’t miss the barbecue crabs served on the patio, accompanied by live jazz.
Roberta SilveiraOctober 16, 2011Try the Salmon with mushrooms and spinache. A nice bottle of White wine is highly recommended.
Tammy GordonAugust 5, 2010Get the BBQ crabs, soft shell crabs or squash salad in season. Always get the shrimp & grits!
Alex ZaltsmanMay 12, 2010Go for happy hour 4-7p. Awesome beer, apps. Try the tuna sliders and grilled oysters!
Jacinta AtanganJune 23, 2013Had the seafood stew. Pretty good. Service is slow. Took almost an hour for our entree.
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Johnny's Half Shell
400 N Capitol St NW (at E St NW)
Washington, D.C. 20001
United States
Washington, D.C. 20001
United States
Johnny's Half Shell uses organic produce, poultry, meat, and sustainable seafood to create memorable renditions of Chesapeake and Gulf Coast dishes.
Permanently closed (Show more)
- Mon–Fri
- 11:30 AM–10:00 PM
- Sat
- 5:00 PM–10:00 PM
(202) 737-0400
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"Cream of crab soup is DELICIOUS! One of the best in the area"
Kissa Clark - 7.8
"My favorite crab roll, but shrimp roll and lobster roll are also tasty, that’s why I usually take Luke’s trio."
Alexandra Batanova - 7.5
"Fried catfish, candied yams, greens, mac and cheese, potato salad all BOMB..."
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