The District Fishwife

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

Recent Reviews

Brittney W.

It was a bustling Sunday afternoon and a line started to build as I approached the counter. One of the team members was kind enough to open another register and cut the line down. I waiting about 15 minutes and my salmon burger was ready! The sweet potato fries and salmon burger were not the best I've ever had, I would return because of the customer service and it's once of the spots that gives me several options as a pescatarian.

Tony S.

Disappointed is the best way to describe the fish and chips I had at this spot. The fish was greasy. I ordered the cod and with a little care this could have been a lot better. The side of pickled cabbage ( i was thinking it was cold slaw) was inedible. I am surprised by what people will except as take out. The roof top was ok and to be fair we were there before the warm weather arrived. I had high hopes for this place, but it is a fail for me.

Sean Banks

Cod fish and chips ? and salmon seafood sub was ?

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fish and Chips, Fries, Sweet Potato Fries, Salmon Steak and Cheese

Anna W.

This is a fresh seafood option that I really enjoyed. I got the fried shrimp basket with fries. The shrimp was lightly breaded and not overly breaded, which I prefer. Also the fries that came with them were fantastic. I also enjoyed the sauces- cocktail and spicy Mayo. The service was good too and I didn't have to wait long for my food to be ready.

Monica T.

Impressed with how fresh! The pickled veggie side was the biggest surprise -- lightly pickled and so fresh tasting, even better with the hint of sesame seeds. Shrimp in the bahn mi is fried but still very light -- enjoyed the pickled veggies & the bread was also nice and light. The full stem cilantro while it looked beautiful made it a little hard to eat daintily, would prefer that to be chopped up. I would eat here again and again and try everything on the menu. Easy to order, plenty of side choices. Plenty of of overall choices (if you love fish). If you're familiar with Union Market, it's first come first serve with the seating, but they have plenty of outdoor seating.

sonya johnson Johnson

Very good fresh fish items at a reasonable

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Fish & Chips, Fries

Richard Corley

I was disappointed with my recent dining experience at this restaurant. Not only did the food fall short of expectations, but the new $1 charge for a takeout box feels like an unnecessary and unwelcome addition. It's disheartening when a place prioritizes profit over customer satisfaction.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 2

Service: 1

Amelia D.

Came here a while ago and had been craving something with French fries, and the fish and chips seemed like it would hit the spot. The order came out pretty quickly (a bit less than 10 mins) and the fish and fries were nice and hot, clearly freshly made. The fish batter with light and crispy, the fries were really fluffy inside with great surface area for picking up the tartar sauce. I recommend getting two sauces, since the portion of fish and fries is quite generous. The only part that was a bit underwhelming was the slaw, which was nice and crunchy, but not as flavorful as I would have expected to balance the fried elements. But hey, most people don't order fish and chips for the slaw, so no big deal.

Ang K.

Got a shrimp cheesesteak, which was pretty good. The fries were cut into thin, crispy curled wedge. Very good, but a little expensive.

Allison G.

This is our go to takeout option and we probably grab a poke bowl or shrimp tacos every other week. The fish and chips are great too, and the shrimp po boy is solid (this from someone who lived in New Orleans for a few years, so I'm picky on this front). The fish counter is also great. Lots of fresh options. It's a great way to get out of my usual salmon and shrimp rotation. And the staff will always give me tips on how to cook something if I'm not sure.

Bethel

Best salmon burger and

Food: 5

Service: 5

Nikki Mwaura

Edit: Not consistent. I’ve had to edit this review down because I went back to this spot to get the shrimp bahn mi for a second time. The sandwich was not very good, the veggies were soggy and disproportionate to the shrimp, and again the cilantro is packed in bunches into the sandwich with the full stem it’s almost inedible with it included. Sweet potato fries are still good with a spicy mayo. Has the potential to be good but is not there yet.I’ve seen mixed reviews of this spot but the shrimp bahn mi was a hit! The fried butterfly shrimp was absolutely delicious and the bread was soft and tasty. The only complaint is that the cilantro was not chopped properly so I was pulling long stems out of the sand which as I ate. But the flavors were all there. Sweet potato fries were cooked well but needed more salt.

Nikki M.

Edit: Not consistent. I've had to edit this review down because I went back to this spot to get the shrimp bahn mi for a second time. The sandwich was not very good, the veggies were soggy and disproportionate to the shrimp, and again the cilantro is packed in bunches into the sandwich with the full stem it's almost inedible with it included. Sweet potato fries are still good with a spicy mayo. Has the potential to be good but is not there yet. I've seen mixed reviews of this spot but the shrimp bahn mi was a hit! The fried butterfly shrimp was absolutely delicious and the bread was soft and tasty. The only complaint is that the cilantro was not chopped properly so I was pulling long stems out of the sand which as I ate. But the flavors were all there. Sweet potato fries were cooked well but needed more salt.

Tena Steele

I come back time & time again for the salmon burger & potato wedges! Cooked perfectly everytime! Love this

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Nikki A

We finally picked this spot after walking around for a while figuring out what to eat - I’ll tell you something it was the first time I tried something called “dogfish” but apparently it’s a white dish and it’s super delicious ? it’s very meaty . We got three tacos two with dog fish and one with shrimp . The shrimp was okay .. the dogfish ones were better . Overall decent ? I like that they put jalapeños on them though - nice little kick

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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