50 Best Seafood Restaurants near Potomac

“Stopped in for the first time yesterday and picked up shrimp and oysters. Very knowledgeable and friendly staff. They even offered to clean my shrimp for me. This is how it turned out. We will certainly be back soon.“

“Had the privilege to play this with the pro Harvey. This course is a great example of what it looks like to see what the PGA sees. It was tough but fair. The course was in impeccable shape…even in the midst of record heat and humidity. The staff was nothing short of amazing and welcoming from the moment we pulled in the parking lot. If ya get the chance to play…don’t hesitate…say yes.“

“I came here after hiking Great Falls, I’m from NC and I’m not used to such a great dining experience!“

“Just Woow!!!
This was the best seafood restaurant I have ever been to. The food was incredible and so is the service. Everyone was so sweet. They let us try the soup before buying it to make sure we liked it. The lobster roll, hush puppies (recommended by front server) and lobster bisque was out of this world. Will definitely need to come back here every time in Washington. Even got lollipops on the way out. So great!!!“

“What a special place to have a meal! Fantastic food and service. Fair pricing and simply exquisite food for dinner or weekend brunch. Staff is really knowledgeable and kind, always love coming to this restaurant. Also, it’s nice that it is a well lit dining area and not too loud to have conversations in. Great spot.“

“Recommended, did not disappoint, had the Po Boy, very filling, parking can be a challenge, but overall, worth the travel.“

“While it has been years since I visited BlackSalt, I had previously lived close to the restaurant when it first opened. The food and service has only improved in my opinion. I suspect that Restaurant Week can cause many restaurants to be overwhelmed with diners, and this stress can lead to hiccups in service and food preparation. From the moment we were greeted at the hostess stand, the service provide was beyond excellent. The entire staff works as a team and would come/go from our table as if knowlingly carefully rehearsed, working in concert, to perfection- and again, it was Restaurant Week- if there is any reason to be "in the weeds" and slip, this week would be a perfect excuse. Our server was attentive to our needs, the GM was helping out and frequently inquired as to our needs and the food was FANTASTIC. We can't wait to go back and try other things from their menu and are kicking ourselves for waiting so long for a repeat visit. We won't be making that mistake again- we can't stress enough how important it is for other diners to visit for the dining and culinary experience that is BlackSalt!“

“Consistently delicious food (great fish), fun atmosphere, good service.“

“Eddie V's is one of my favorite restaurants, and the food and service are usually impeccable. Unfortunately, tonight, our server Juan missed the mark. He was pleasant, but his service was incredibly slow. This was frustrating, disappointing, and not what I have come to expect from Eddie V's.“

“Great seafood and great service provided by Josh Z!“

“Great happy hour super baked oysters and crab bisque“

“A great experience, the food was delicious and you get a lot of it! Will definitely go again!“

“Good food, good service. Reasonable prices“

“Excellent service and food is very good“

“Perfect restaurant! The most delicious food, excellent and large portions, excellent atmosphere, excellent service Adrian.“

“The best part of it was the bang bang shrimp. The rest of the food was OK. I have been there before, but I think they change the chef.“

“Great service. Best crabs I’ve had all year- big & full!“

“The heart and soul of falls church! Always tasty and super accommodating for gluten free“

“Got the classic roll. It was on the smaller side but I really liked the simplicity of it. I found other places to overpower their roll with too much butter and/or mayo. I felt like this place didn't do that so it really highlighted the flavor of the lobster.“

“Fish and chips are awesome. Shrimp skewer is delicious. Good value for the price.“

“Great servers! This was a great surprise to find this place so far south from Maine.“

“Great service, good food, nice patio, bar & inside spaces“

“This site is my preferable restaurant. Of all restaurants I know I like it most. I always suggests to my friends to go to visit this restaurant. when I I need a good lunchon, this restaurant comes instantly to my mind. excellent and food and a rich cuisine.great staff members, and great spirit. And very important, the cost is honest. I sent my friends to this spot with pleasure.“

“Miguel was a phenomenal waiter. Always suggesting a great option for the next course. Food was amazing 🤩 great flavor! Crab cake was a good amount of lump crab. Short ribs were top notch. The drinks were made with a generous pour as well. Thank you for an enjoyable evening.“

“La comida muy deliciosa, a nuestro gusto con buenos precios muy económicos.!! Mi platillo especial la carne al espetón … hecho al carbón 😋.. se la Recomiendo.!!“

“Exceptional Service. Culinary Excellence. Our dining experience at JOON was extraordinary, made even better by the exceptional service from our server, Yacine. His thoughtful recommendations, warm demeanor, and perfectly timed attentiveness made for an unforgettable evening. Even as the restaurant got busier, Yacine maintained his focus on us— a warm and welcoming touch that elevated the entire experience. Thank you! As fans of Persian cuisine and frequent shoppers at Yekta Market in Rockville— having recently tried our hand at making Persian dishes like Fesenjan at home— coupled with all of the culinary accolades— we had high expectations for JOON. It not only met but exceeded them. Mast-o Musir, yogurt dish with Persian dried shallot and rose petal, was exceptional— more elevated and nuanced than any we’ve had. The mushroom Khoresht stew with white truffle was another highlight, offering perfectly balanced flavors something hard to do with white truffles and a satisfying richness, complemented by the perfectly crunchy Tahdig, iconic golden rice crust. The braised lamb shoulder which Yacine suggested was the undeniable highlight of the meal I which each dish was excellent. Tender and flavorful, it was paired beautifully with texture. It’s a signature dish that rivals the best we’ve ever had, bringing to mind the legendary Bo Ssam pork shoulder from David Chang’s Momofuku— bold, unforgettable, and expertly prepared. The Gormeh Sabzi, short rib stew with its delicious sour depth, was excellent but couldn’t quite match the lamb’s showstopping brilliance. Two very minor points. While the food and service are exceptional, the main dining room lighting would benefit from dimming. A water filtration water system could make a big difference as well. JOON has firmly secured its place as a must-visit dining destination for us. We can’t wait to return and explore more of the menu.“

“The Tacos and clam chowder was really good. The frozen Rose’ was good as well. Great service“

“We've dined at Patsy's American on several occasions and consistently appreciate the quality, service and atmosphere.“

“Cafe Renaissance has been our important event restaurant for the past 15 years. It has never failed to give us a very rewarding experience from its excellent food and the classy ambiance. Highly recommended!“

“As usually the food was excellent! I usually stick the the shrimp and like the signature Hot n Juicy sauces done spicy. Just enough kick without being overbearing. Savory and delicious. Highly recommend coming here if you haven’t already, especially if you call yourself being a seafood lover.“

“Orrie was friendly, attentive, and made excellent drinks. She created a welcoming vibe that made the night truly enjoyable. She’s a great bartender, and I definitely recommend Ocean Shack — the food is amazing, and you can’t ask for a better mix of sports and seafood!“

“The BEST VALUE all-you-can-eat place! Excellent, fresh food and clean!!! (even their women's bathroom is clean!) And great services, especially Amy! By the way, it is hard for me to believe this restaurant does not get 5 stars! We travel all the way from VA to this place at least two times a month. We just love it!!! P.S. I read the reviews that did not give them 5 stars and feel those reviews may not be fair to them. As an example, one review gave them a 4-star commenting food is great, quality is great, but expensive. Yes, if you compare this place with most cheap Chinese all you can ear places, $33 does seem expensive. However, fresh and high-quality food cost me. I am willing to pay extra for good, fresh food. As another example, I was shocked to see a review giving them only 3 stars commenting she got sick (even though she said she loved the food there). I was wondering if she did not cook her food well in the hot pot, or she couldn't handle the spices.“

“Really creative and delicious food!! The people are so welcoming and attentive. We are definitely foodies and highly recommend NUE. It is one of our favorite restaurants!!!“

“The service and friendly staff are top-notch! Seafood and special seasons and sauces are bangin’! Only wish that they kept the Centreville location.“

“Excellent server! She was very knowledgeable, professional and even inquired if our dinner was a special occasion. We responded not really —that we were here to see our nephew who lives overseas who we had not seen in several years and wanted to take him out to a special dinner. Our server then surprised us with a congratulations dessert for all of us! Wonderfully prepared steaks and menu items.“

“We've been about 5 times within 2024 and have never been disappointed. the food taste fresh and hot. You can determine the amount of seasoning you like, and condiments you like for your seafood. We never had an empty platter (at least until we said when). I will continue coming with my family throughout the year.“

“So happy to have Red’s within walking distance of my house. We recently took a group of friends there and were lucky to get the private room. Great food and service! Tried their oysters for the first time and they were really good.“

“Great customer service +18O5420 3008 NO NONSENSE and GREAT ASSISTANCE!!!“

“Seasons was superb, as usual, food, service, ambience. this restaurant is consistently excellent! the one thing I criticize is not something they can affect: the convoluted Scan and Pay for Parking at Tysons Corner Center is a cheap, exasperating, mess. did Tysons really need to have customers pay for parking at premium times?! Cheap!!“

“Excelente el arroz con pato!!! Me encanto!!“

“they had a really hot guy working there with a little bracelet on what is his name but overall good food.“

“Such a wonderful hole in the wall. The lady running the register was so kind - ended up giving me a free soda out of the kindness of her heart and kindly retrieving me from outside when my food was ready for pickup. Their General Tso’s was perfect even after eating it after getting home.

A small and very clean operation with really good food and service. Will be coming back many times, again, in the future! Do not miss out on this place!“

“4 of us dined early at 6:00 to avoid noise & be able to converse. That worked for part of the meal until 4 women came in, were seated next to us, and proceeded to talk and laugh very loudly. We complained to the manager, and he was unwilling to ask them to lower their voices, so my husband did that. Didn't work. Sigh. Really ruined an other wise decent meal. Hubby and I both had the Portuguese stew which was flavorful & plentiful. Disappointed at the lack of gluten free bread, so don't bother to ask if that's an issue for you. Server was very good. We were asked about our meal several times which was nice. We would have lingered to order coffee & dessert, but it was just too noisy & unpleasant.“

“Wonderful service and excellent food. I wanted a NY Strip Steak and I got one - grilled perfectly. My wife thoroughly enjoyed her grilled salmon and my daughter - 10 years old and very picky - was treated respectfully and was well- accommodated. Highly recommended.“

“tengo 15 años de venir aqui sin dudarlo se lo recomiendo la mejor comida“

“Our team enjoyed a business dinner at this seafood restaurant. Fresh dishes, excellent service, and a refined atmosphere.“

“This restaurant has been in business for many years, which proves the quality of the food is very good. I always take my grandmother here to eat because they have many vegetarian dishes. The interior and atmosphere aren't very appealing, but be polite because all the staff are elderly.“

“This was not our first time to dine here. We dine here many times. The food is yummy and the serving size is perfect. I love the flatbreads, they are all flavorful. My go to dish is the entree salad with filet. All the ingredients in this salad make it so tasty. The chicken dish is really good with string beans and OMG delicious rice. The tuna tartare looked good and my friend truly enjoyed it. The scallop dish went over well too. The mini desserts are a perfect ending making you feel satisfied. Our waiter, Troy was right on top of things and made our meal even more special. Thanks, Troy! Please bring bread back!! Just saying!“

“VERY nice neighborhood restaurant--with good food and friendly staff and customers. Everyone nearby should come by and check them out!“

“Great Indian-Nepalese restaurant in Bethesda. Ordered the chicken Biryani along with Chili chicken and garlic naan. The Biryani was well prepared and fresh. The chili chicken had an abundance of flavor. It wasn't too spicy either. Our server was very kind and gracious. Will come back next time I'm between Baltimore and DC.Best food and best service“