The District Fishwife

1309 5th St NE, Washington
(202) 543-2592

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Joyce Roberts

This place USED TO BE SO GOOD, it's horrible NOW!!!! Got fish this past weekend, the cost was $60 for just fish & salad, no fried. & the fish was greasy & salty as hell. I was in bed with a migraine the entire weekend from Friday to Sunday night. Don't know who's in the kitchen or what's happening but for that kind of money & food, I'll just stay at home & cook.

Joe L

Cool spot at the end of Union Market. Got a shrimp basket and tuna poke bowl. Both were great. The fries in the shrimp basket were the star. Lightly seasoned, thick and curly. Would go again and try other things on the menu.

Whitney Roberts

This place is going downhill. I would normally come to get the whole fried fish, and it's normally pretty good. It's been a while since I've gotten it, but I got it last night and was so disappointed. It was super oily and really salty. I almost feel like they didn't want to cook it, and I feel like they overcharged me $60 for two whole fried fish and two sides of pickled vegetables. We threw half of the fish away. This is my last time spending my money at this place.

alicia dickerson

The salmon burger is juicy with generous portions. It's a great value. Pro tip: go in person. If you order online for pick up or delivery, the price is two dollars more for the same sandwich. The sushi and shrimp banh mi are also yummy.

Brian Burrell (Big B)

Fast and good folks

Saffron

So good. My son told me Fishwife has fish and chips, so I tried it. It's delicious

Ian L.

top tier fish and chips. high quality fish, and a thin, crisp beer batter. one of the best options in dc. it’s pricey, but on par with other spots in the area. i’m not a fan of how they charge extra for tartar sauce (they provide one small container for free).

c CeeH

Fish and chips good. Wish it was lighter on the oil. Tarter sauce a little bland. Added vinegar to fish and a lime. Fries good.
Rating 3+

Cady

The scallop basket was delicious. The scallops were juicy and tender and the fries were crisp! The coleslaw was very good too and added a nice lightness to a heavy meal. The swordfish parm sandwich was also very good! The portions are a good size!

Help Me

Sooooo bland….. please save your money. The cod fish and chips was so blanddd … not even seasoning would help … black ppl this one not for us cod was also very soft almost like mushyyy … texture felt off. Wish I would’ve listened to the reviews first

Jonathan Robert

Had the po boy, it was gone before the photo could be taken, worth it!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Adam Volman

Your hours say until 8 and yet all the fish is put away by 6 if you show up any later they will not get it for you. You need to adjust your hours as this is misleading.

Service: 1

William Albin

Had a pound of halibut for dinner with the family tonight. It was so fresh and delicious! Everyone loved it!

Jahaan Thomas

This place is such a hit when I want a delicious fish sandwich. My only critique is that I wish the buns were more durable. When getting them delivered, they tend to her a little soggy. The salmon burger is the best! And the fries are a hit.

Food: 5

Isabel T. Deegan

Loved the scallops !!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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