50 Best Seafood Restaurants near Fairmount Heights

“I was completely surprised when I first came to the location but later left feeling great about the service and food received! Was looking for one near a location and this one came up! The customer service was great and the food was tasty! When they ask if you want seasoning on top, Say yes and get extra! Game Changer!!!“

“Amazing! Always my stop in DC!“

“Great food, great drinks, great atmosphere. It was a time!“

“Very good and fresh seafoods“

“My daughter and I had an incredible dining experience at Hook & Reel Cajun Seafood & Bar, all thanks to our amazing waitress, Joanne! From the moment we sat down, she greeted us with a warm smile and an infectious energy that set the tone for the whole meal. Her patience was remarkable, especially when we had a few questions about the menu, and she offered insightful, accurate recommendations that truly made our meal memorable. Not only was she knowledgeable about the dishes, but her sense of humor made the experience so much fun! She was so personable, treating us like old friends rather than just customers. On top of that, her level of customer service was top-notch—attentive without being overbearing, and always checking in at the right moments. We truly appreciated the perfect balance of friendliness and professionalism she brought to the table, and it really elevated our time at Hook & Reel. My daughter and I will definitely be returning, and we’ll be hoping to see her again!“

“This restaurant was outstanding, starting with the very charismatic, highly entertaining waiter who was always there when we needed him to the food which was delicious and authentically delicious to the ambiance which was good energy without being loud and a cool environment. The branzino, hamachi crudite, pork chop and bread were especially delicious. Highly recommended.“

“Me and the wife went here while on holiday in DC. We got the oysters Rockefeller, the only pasta they had, the seafood platter, and the jumbo fried asparagus. Sadly, the oysters tasted bad and cheese tasted sour. The pasta was bland kinda like chef boy-r-de. The seafood platter was also bland and overcooked, rubbery. Asparagus was good. With all this said I recommend it because maybe the food just wasn’t for us. It might fit your taste buds just not ours! We explain all this to management and they were very kind and accommodating about the situation. Service was also fantastic in all ways.“

“Mariscos 1133 is hands down one of the best brunch spots I’ve ever been to! The food selection is incredible — from savory dishes to the amazing drinks, everything was bursting with flavor and beautifully presented. You can tell the kitchen puts care into every plate.

The drink menu is just as impressive. Whether you’re in the mood for a classic mimosa or something more creative, their cocktails are delicious and well-balanced. The vibe is vibrant yet laid-back, making it perfect for a relaxing weekend brunch with friends or a casual date.

The service was also top-notch — friendly, attentive, and quick without feeling rushed. I’ll definitely be coming back. Highly recommend Marisco 1133 if you’re looking for an unforgettable brunch experience!“

“keep in mind that the lobster roll is a warm butter, connecticut style roll which was SUPER disappointing when I had the expectations set that it would be a nice cold roll with some warm butter drizzled or added to the side.

oysters were delicious and flavorful, but pretty small in size. menu was pretty pricy for the amount of food given. I will say, although I was disappointed in the lobster roll, the amount of lobster that they give was very satisfying- they pack the roll with a ton of meat.

loved the Walrus-based / oceanic atmosphere. and yes, this restaurant is based off of Lewis Carrol’s Walrus and the Carpenter Story“

“This was my first time and I went with a friend of mine visiting from Philly. We went for brunch or early lunch. The food was great and the staff were friendly. Food arrived fast and tasted absolutely delicious. I had the seared shrimp tacos, moist and tasty-yum, my friend had the market fish sandwich for that day, he absolutely loved it and he doesn't usually eat fish lol.“

“Very nice spot on DC wharf ! The fish & chips of my wife and my lobster roll was excellent !“

“My daughter and son-in-law treated me for my birthday and what a treat it was! From the birthday champagne treat to the special popcorn to the dessert and all meals in between—nothing disappointed. The food was delicious. Filet mignon prepared to perfection. Lamb chops, braised beef, shrimp—all delicious. The sides; I could go on. My husband also enjoyed his meal. Our particular teenaged granddaughter loved her chicken tenders. Even our 2 year old granddaughter enjoyed her kids meal. Definitely will return. This was our first time but it won’t be our last. And last but not least—our server, Micaiah, was the best. Her recommendations were on point. Top notch and so professional!“

“I love Cordelia! The 4-6pm half price oyster happy hour and $9 cocktails are a steal. I love every dish I’ve tried on the full price menu, especially the prawns. The cocktails are a bit pricy to size but made well. The bartending staff are always conversational and helpful - highly recommend sitting in the bar.“

“Food was delicious and the sauce off the hook“

“Restaurant Week lunch menu was excellent. Good variety and enough choices for the 3 course menu. Can’t go wrong with any options. Excellent service. Bar area is nice-wish the dining room decor was as interesting as the food. (Maybe that’s the point—the foods the thing!)“

“Food choices were amazing and my server was top notch!! There were so many options on the menu. Can't wait to go back. I had the crab dip and the Kona Steak Skewers for apps. Along with Seafood Ravioli as an entree. Oh, the Jameson Whiskey cocktail was delightful as well. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Delicious! Loved the lobster roll!!“

“I could not believe how good the food was. When everything came out I was legitimately giddy with excitement. I came here with my spouse and our three kids after hitting up a local event - so we were all hungry and a bit tired. The drinks came out quickly, and our appetizer came out shortly thereafter. And OMG the cornbread. I grew up in the south and cornbread was just so-so for me but this was hands down the best I’ve had in my 37 years. The food came out and the portions were absolutely enormous. My spouse and I shared a full rack of ribs (which were huge and meaty and so well seasoned) with a near bucket sized amount of fresh fries and a cast iron pan of Mac n cheese. My kids had tenders and fries and honestly there was so much I could’ve split one plate between the three of them. The price was super reasonable, even before I knew the portion sizes lol. I would absolutely come back and recommend it to everyone I know.“

“Amazing lunch option with gluten free rolls.“

“We had a wonderful experience. Food was amazing and I highly recommend.“

“They have a wide variety of raw oysters, and my husband who loves oysters was in heaven. Our server was able to describe the taste of them so he could decide which ones he wanted. I had the lobster roll, which was very good. A pleasant surprise for us was that it was half-price wine night when we were there (Weds) -- so we ordered a second bottle of the Albrino, which was delicious. We were seated at a table by the window so it was fun to watch the people and dogs walking along the riverfront. Vola is a terrific casual restaurant...a little loud for us old folks...but terrific! Kevin, our server, was outstanding!“

“My friends and I went to Motorkat today after attending a play in Olney. Mikey was our server and was a stellar server. He was friendly yet professional. We came in with an appetite. We started with the smoked salmon and artichoke dip. The portion size was nice, and the chunky texture and flavor fit well with the Saltines. Next was the pistou salad, roasted sunchokes and the pork belly with creamy grits. The pistou salad was artfully plated and was soo good. The roasted sunchokes came with a miso ranch dressing and sesame seeds. It was so good and the mixed textures worked well. The pork belly sat on a bed of the creamiest grits I've ever had. The pork belly was tender, and the smoky tomatoes were a great paring and provided just enough acidity to cut through the richness of the dish. Still hungry, we ordered the flank cut short ribs and broccolini. The grilled broccoli were lighly tossed with chili garlic sauce, peanuts and basil. Divine. The flank cut ribs were Cumin scented and accented with a tart cucumber salad. They were fork tender and very flavorful. Our only disappointment was the scallion Pancake with pickled vegetables. We felt that overall then presentation was nice, but the Pancake was a bit thick and was a bit charred on the bottom. The pickled vegetables overpowered the pancake.. Out meal ended with mango sorbet. Overall, we loved the service Mikey provided, and all the staff was gracious. I highly recommend this spot for dinner. Thank you!“

“Great Drinks Good Lobster Tails stuffed with Blue Crab Great Asparagus Excellent Baked Alaska Excellent Service“

“I took my teenage boys here on our last night in DC during spring break. The staff is absolutely wonderful, so friendly, kind, fun, energetic, and genuine. The food is completely amazing and all three of us loved everything we ate (scallops, filet, chicken) but it was very much the staff that made the experience so enjoyable. Highly recommended. Beautiful restaurant.“

“The food is amazingly fresh and delicious.“

“It was the perfect meal, from appetizers to main course, and dessert! Our server, Ricardo, was very attentive and informative about the menu and gave us personal recommendations, as well. I had been wanting to dine at Cucina Morini for a while now, and I am so glad I chose it for our friends visiting from overseas.“

“Nice new place to meet. Bonus points for walking distant to the Capitol. The eggs were absolutely amazingly delicious - cannot be over praised.“

“The Sea Bass was a total suprise. More often than not I am dissapointed when I order fish. Not the case here. The presentation was superb. The blend of flavors, textures and colors was an epicurean delight. Our waiter/bartender Damany was thoughtful, always on point without being intrusive. The whole experience was one worth repeating.“

“Neighborhood institution that continues to deliver! When we lived in the Dstrict a decade+ ago, we would frequent Hank’s on Q Street NW for its amazing brunch and happy hour oyster deals. After all these years, popped in on a Saturday midafternoon for a much needed martini and ordered the griddled crab cakes. And it was BETTER than ever! Seriously, I have a very specific way that I like my martini, Hector nailed it (thank you!), and the crab cakes were crisped on the outside, meaty (as in not cheating you with starch fillers) and so juicy on the inside, and the coleslaw side (vinegar based) was on point too. Love Hanks now more than ever.“

“A very good friend of mine introduced me to this place and I've been obsessed with it ever since. I can't stop thinking of the food here! The crab was very good.“

“I love the shrimp basket with the Cajun fries🥰“

“Visiting from St Louis and so glad we came across Luke’s Lobster! We ordered Luke’s flight so we could try all three rolls. Each one was so delicious. We also got the lobster bisque and NE clam chowder. Very good!! Friendly service and neat atmosphere.“

“My husband really wanted some fish so we tried this place. The fish is fresh they clean and cook it. Order ahead because the lines are long and so is the wait. He said the fish was ok but needed more seasoning. The fries were great!

Parking: It was crowded and parking was slim I found a parking space right in front but people were pulling up in the street and parking next to parked cars and picking up their food. It could cause a problem especially doing rush hour.“

“Absolutely love this restaurant. I come every time I'm in DC. Consistently great food and service!“

“This visit I ordered chicken livers and they gave me smothered pork chops instead. I was rather disappointed because I avoid pork. Overall everything is 5 star except for my last visit 3 weeks ago. But I definitely will be coming back because of the quality of food and the portions. Thank you. I will make sure and check my order first before leaving the restaurant. I ordered carry out on my last visit. I didn't see the error until I arrived home.“

“The experience was great at Ruth Chris. We had a reservation at 4 PM and we were immediately seated  by the hostess. The atmosphere was really great beautiful restaurant. Mika our server was very helpful and and courteous and friendly going over the menu for drinks and food. We got a chance to meet the manager Joseph, who was very courteous and friendly. He made sure that everything was okay and that we were taken care of. I want to mention the other servers as well who is very courteous and friendly Vari, Amilcar. The drink I ordered was a blueberry Mojito. It was so good. We ordered the 16 ounce New York strip steak, potatoes au gratin, and the asparagus. I will definitely recommend this restaurant if you're looking for some delicious food. We will definitely be back.“

“Amazing food at a reasonable price. The staff and service are wonderful. One of my favorite restaurants in Silver Spring and surrounding areas.“

“truly one of the best airport restaurant experiences I have ever had!! The staff here is phenomenal, stephen is amazing and will make your day you can’t not smile sitting at his bar. The food is wonderful as well but I cannot overstate how amazing the service is! thank you all :)“

“This place is awesome! Their all you can eat is fire🔥“

“Food is delicious especially the crab egg rolls. Fish & Seafood is fresh. Prices are good. Staff is friendly. Music is on point.“

“It was in the middle of a heavy rain storm as I ordered so I ran to my car! The young man walked my user to the car in the downpour. That was next level! The food was good too. Only thing was most of the crab options were 86'd. Will have to come back on a sunny day to try more if the menu“

“I reluctantly placed an order via Door Dash with Smoothies by Mid Atlantic. My past experiences have been disappointing, however, when the food and smoothies arrived I was pleasantly pleased.
The smoothies were crisp and delicious. I was not sure if the Watermelon Strawberry Smoothie (extra strawberry) was going to taste like the rind, so I added extra strawberries. It turned out to be a wonderful taste. My first orders was for 2 jumbos, which was more than filling. (I'd guess ~32oz.) The 2nd was put in the refrigerator for the next day and held together well. My second was Extra Jumbo. (~40+ oz). One was enough for me for 2 days! It also held together well in the refrigerator. Still delicious.
The New England Clam Chowder was well made with a lot of clams. The clams were clean and meaty. I am from New England and this is very close to true New England Clam Chowder. Fish Fillet (Whiting) Sub was bigger than I thought and stuffed with ingredients and the Chicken Quesadilla satisfied my craving. I was very pleased with my order. So much so I reordered three days later. The smoothies and the food remained consistent.
I thought the cost for my order was too high, however, upon receiving the orders, the portions and the quality were well worth the price.
I highly recommend Smoothies by Mid Atlantic. I look forward to visiting the Takoma restaurant soon.“

“Always great customer service and food. Love the cozy atmosphere!“

“FISH NEVER GREASY“

“I’ve wanted to eat here for years, but I don’t like to wait. Today was my lucky day - I arrived about 9:30 am and was seated with no wait. The atmosphere and food were beyond exceptional. I can’t wait to go back and they take reservations 💖“

“In the hustle and bustle of our complex world, sometimes the best things do the simple things perfectly rather than many things somewhat well. This salmon BLT embodies this ethos. The bacon was perfectly crispy, the salmon was flaky and flavorful, the bread was delicately toasted, and the sauce, onions, and lettuce were gently complementing.

Kudos, Neopol... Kudos... Hear, hear... Cheers 🥂“

“I visited one day for lunch, and got the shrimp po boy with fries. It was delicious! The cost was reasonable. The shrimp were a good size, seasoned and fried well. The fries were tasty too. I hope they stick around and continue to serve good food at good prices. I'll be back!“

“Delicious! Loved the lobster roll!!“

“Everything was really good, we got wings and red snapper (I ordered catfish but didn’t understand me) the wings were fresh and crispy, I got lemon pepper wet and the fried rice was great. There’s a bit of a language barrier, they mostly speak Spanish, but other than that 10/10“

“Everything about this place was A++. Not sure how this place has not come up for me or my husband before but came here Tuesday night and we’re officially deeming this our go to spot. Everything was delicious and legitimately the best Mexican restaurant in DC and the best Margaritas in town.
1. The fajitas (chorizo, chicken, steak) had amazing flavor including the side of refried beans, steak was tender, didn’t skimp you on the veggies.
2. The chicken tamales did not disappoint - you can tell they care about their masa, and the chicken inside was juicy, not dry like many places.
3. The frozen margaritas were freshly made it isn’t just a bunch of syrup. I actually wasn’t going to get one but Oscar put my concerns at ease and pointed out it was still happy hour.
Such a relief to find a spot where you can count on food being delicious, where the vibe is chill and the people are great! Thank you Oscar, Diego, and Chris!“