Washington, DC
Best Seafood in Washington.
Harry's top 10 seafood spots in Washington score 76–92 on the Harry Score. 3 carry critic or guide backing. Prices run $$ to $$$$.
Freshness is not optional and cannot be disguised. Harry is not moved by the ice display or the chalkboard specials. He wants to know when the fish arrived and whether the menu is honest about what is frozen. A plate of chips next to mediocre fish is not a seafood restaurant — it is a consolation.
Ranked by Harry Score. The Harry Score is a weighted blend of Google, Yelp, Tripadvisor, and critic mentions. No paid placements. No affiliate links.
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Pisco y Nazca Ceviche Gastrobar
peruvian · seafood
1823 L St NW, Washington
4.9 across 28k Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; chic spot with a South American feel serving modern Peruvian fare, cocktails & beer.
$$
Harry
92
Worth It
81
Georgetown Seafood
seafood
1211 Potomac St NW, Washington
4.9 across 2.5k Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; ranked #255 of 3,269 locally on Tripadvisor.
$$
Harry
91
Worth It
81
Pesce Seafood House
seafood
1800 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington
4.8 across 205 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; fairly priced for what it is.
$$
Harry
90
Worth It
80
FishScale
seafood
637 Florida Ave NW a, Washington
4.7 across 322 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; cool, contemporary cafe for wild-caught fish burgers, accented with organic condiments.
$$
Harry
86
Worth It
78
Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab
seafood · steakhouse
750 15th St NW, Washington
4.6 across 5.5k Google reviews, and Tripadvisor lands in the same place; american surf 'n' turf restaurant serving upmarket fare & cocktails in a lavish space.
Caveat: You're getting an experience. Whether you needed it is up to you.
$$$$
Harry
84
Worth It
73
Fish Shop Restaurant
seafood · brunch
610 Water St SW, Washington
4.5 across 216 Google reviews; named by Michelin Guide and Eater 38.
$$
Harry
80
Worth It
75
BlackSalt
seafood · brunch
4883 MacArthur Blvd NW, Washington
4.1 across 1.1k Yelp reviews; listed in the Michelin Guide.
Caveat: You're getting an experience. Whether you needed it is up to you.
$$$
Harry
80
Worth It
73
Imperfecto
seafood · steakhouse
1124 23rd St NW, Washington
4.7 across 1.2k Google reviews; one Michelin star.
Caveat: Google is clapping. Yelp is sulking. Harry split the difference.
$$$$
Harry
78
Worth It
71
Mason's Famous Lobster Rolls
seafood · sandwich-shop
1303 19th St NW, Washington
4.6 across 326 Google reviews; priced about right for what you get.
$$
Harry
77
Worth It
74
Pearl Dive Oyster Palace
seafood · breakfast
1612 14th St NW, Washington
4.6 across 1.4k Google reviews; popular spot for seafood dishes with boardwalk decor & a lively upstairs bar & bocce court.
$$
Harry
76
Worth It
74
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Questions Harry gets about seafood in Washington
- What is the best seafood restaurant in Washington?
- Pisco y Nazca Ceviche Gastrobar tops Harry's seafood list for Washington right now, with a Harry Score of 92/100.
- How does Harry Hungry score seafood restaurants in Washington?
- Harry Hungry blends ratings from Google, Yelp, Tripadvisor, and critic mentions into a weighted Harry Score (0–100). A separate Worth It Score ranks restaurants by value for money. No paid placements, no affiliate links — the ranking is built from public data only.
- Are there tourist-trap seafood restaurants in Washington to avoid?
- Harry Hungry flags restaurants where Tripadvisor ratings diverge significantly from local reviews — a common tourist-trap signal. See the tourist trap index for Washington on Harry Hungry for a full breakdown.