Best Seafood Restaurants in the DMV

12 hand-picked Seafood restaurants across the DMV — ratings, price ranges, addresses, and directions for each.

Our directory features 12 hand-picked Seafood restaurants across Maryland, Washington, DC, Virginia. You'll find them in neighborhoods like Baltimore - Fells Point, The Wharf, Baltimore Inner Harbor, Georgetown, Annapolis, from $$ spots to $$$$ dining rooms. The highest-rated Seafood pick in our directory right now is Thames Street Oyster House in Baltimore - Fells Point, at 4.6 out of 5. Every listing below links to a full detail page with the address, phone number, price range, and directions, so you can compare options and pick the right spot for your night out. We keep this list curated rather than exhaustive — each restaurant here was added to the directory on its merits, and the ratings shown come from our listings data.

Read the guide: Best Seafood Restaurants in Washington, DC
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Thames Street Oyster House

Thames Street Oyster House

MD

Premier seafood destination in Baltimore's Fells Point. Celebrated for its raw bar, lobster rolls, and stunning waterfront views.

Rappahannock Oyster Bar

Rappahannock Oyster Bar

DC

Virginia oyster farmers turned restaurateurs serve pristine bivalves at The Wharf. The waterfront location and Chesapeake Bay sourcing make it a standout.

The Capital Grille

The Capital Grille

MD

Upscale steakhouse and seafood destination at Baltimore's Inner Harbor. Dry-aged steaks, fresh seafood, and an award-winning wine list in an elegant setting.

Fiola Mare

Fiola Mare

DC

Elegant waterfront Italian seafood dining on the Georgetown waterfront. Chef Fabio Trabocchi delivers exquisite coastal Italian cuisine.

Cantler's Riverside Inn

Cantler's Riverside Inn

MD

Iconic Annapolis crab house on Mill Creek serving steamed blue crabs and Chesapeake classics since 1974. The waterfront deck and casual atmosphere are quintessential Maryland.

Vola's Dockside Grill

Vola's Dockside Grill

VA

Modern waterfront restaurant at Alexandria's revitalized waterfront park. Fresh seafood and Mediterranean-inspired dishes pair with stunning Potomac views.

The Salt Line

The Salt Line

DC

New England-inspired seafood restaurant along the Anacostia River with a sprawling patio. Famous for its lobster rolls, raw bar, and waterfront views.

LP Steamers

LP Steamers

MD

No-frills Locust Point crab house where locals crack steamed crabs on paper-covered tables. The rooftop deck offers stunning views of the Baltimore harbor.

Hank's Oyster Bar

Hank's Oyster Bar

DC

Chef Jamie Leeds' neighborhood oyster bar serving fresh East Coast shellfish and seafood classics. A Dupont Circle staple with a cozy, welcoming vibe.

Madigan's Waterfront

Madigan's Waterfront

VA

Charming waterfront restaurant in historic Occoquan overlooking the river. Seafood, steaks, and Southern-influenced dishes in a relaxed, scenic setting.

Ivy City Smokehouse

Ivy City Smokehouse

DC

Ivy City seafood restaurant and market that smokes its own fish, with a tavern serving fresh local seafood.

All Set Restaurant & Bar

All Set Restaurant & Bar

MD

Downtown Silver Spring New American restaurant with a coastal New England seafood focus — raw bar, lobster rolls, and seasonal plates.