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The Oceanaire Seafood Room
Seafood Restaurant$$$$
Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown, Washington
"Get the crab cakes, they are different and great."(5 Tips)
"Get a dozen St. Simon oysters (from New Brunswick)."(6 Tips)
"The halibut, Brussel sprouts, and chocolate caramel..."(5 Tips)
"By far the best Happy Hour in the city."(3 Tips)
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Lydia BoudouinMay 18, 2013The stuffes shrimp is to die for! Make sure you get a Baked Alaska, best dessert I've ever had! They light it on fire! Its a moist chocolate cake topped with strawberry ice cream and meringue!
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Linny KirwinJune 22, 2014So so good. I had the sockeye salmon a week after the season opened; DELISH! My mom seafood sampler thing and it was delish as well! Caramel Chocolate Cake dessert equals a delicious food baby.Upvote2Downvote- Jon HusseyAugust 31, 2011By far the best Happy Hour in the city. $5 great food, $5 mixed drinks, $3 beers, and great service. Even took our order at 6:59 for as many Happy Hour priced drinks as we expected to have.Upvote4Downvote
- Trae FAugust 31, 2017The halibut, Brussel sprouts, and chocolate caramel cake are the way to go but share if you want to survive.
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Amor PinkyMarch 27, 2013Make sure to get Gene as your bartender. He makes amazing cocktails and is very knowledgeable on the menu.
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Imogen BurtonSeptember 26, 2014Large dining room with informed service. Place for fish lovers with wide range of seasonal catches. Vegetable sides delicious.UpvoteDownvote
Angela McClendon JohnsonMarch 21, 2010When Adam the Waiter took charge of me and TOLD me what I would drink and have for dinner, I couldn't help but fall in love with him. Called him 'Hubby #2.' Made my dining experience unforgettable!Upvote2Downvote
The crab cakes are the best in the city. Never had a bad meal here.UpvoteDownvote
Sylvie H.December 19, 2014Salmon seared was phenomenal. Get it just right and give your preferred cook tempUpvoteDownvote
Matyas EorsiSeptember 19, 2013Excellent food, great service, high prices: this is the best America can offer. Enjoy!UpvoteDownvote
Best crab cakes in the city! The cream corn and hash browns are great.UpvoteDownvote
PJune 16, 2011Mahi Mahi w crab meat on top. The best! Oh and get the crab cake too. Oh and alpine is the best oyster.Upvote1Downvote
Halibut season ends on the 15th . The T-bone halibut is only available at the beginning of the season!UpvoteDownvote
- Mark CooperMarch 9, 2011Get the crab cakes, they are different and great. Also the Alpine Bay oysters won our taste test.UpvoteDownvote
Ryan TaylorNovember 23, 2009One of the truly great restaurants in D.C. Top class all the way. Food is absolute top notch, as is the service.UpvoteDownvote- Try the fried asparagus with tomato and cheese fondue appetizer!UpvoteDownvote
- Emily RatcliffeJuly 22, 2011Get a dozen St. Simon oysters (from New Brunswick). Out of this world!UpvoteDownvote
Brian is a great waiter! Also, the ahi tuna is delicious!UpvoteDownvote
$1 Oysters at the bar every Sunday! You cannot beat that.UpvoteDownvote
Joseph FungMay 25, 2010Dom is great, and his recommendation (the crab cakes) was impeccable.UpvoteDownvote
They no longer serve the T-Bone Halibut. But the halibut dirty is still amazing.UpvoteDownvote
Paty CejaJune 15, 2014Exelente servicio !! Las mejores ostiones que he probado! Definitivamente volvere :)
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The Oceanaire Seafood Room
1201 F St NW (at 12th St NW)
Washington, D.C. 20004
United States
Washington, D.C. 20004
United States
At: 1201 F St NW
The Oceanaire provides the perfect setting to enjoy the freshest...(Show more)
Closed until Noon tomorrow (Show more)
- Mon–Fri
- Noon–9:00 PM
- Sat–Sun
- 4:00 PM–9:00 PM
(202) 347-2277
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
No
Food & Drink
Menus
Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks
Full Bar, Cocktails
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