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.“

“CLUBHOUSE DINING REVIEW ONLY. Came here for an early dinner Sunday with a friend who has a membership here. The outside venue (course) looked beautiful! We got a table right by the window to enjoy the view.For starters, the Beef Nachos were good. For entrees, enjoyed the Butter Chicken and Bucatini Bolognese, and the Squid Ink Paradelle was okay, a bit bland for my taste and lacked sauce so it was dry. They have happy hour specials from 3:30-6:30pm everyday which is awesome—a good amount of drink/food options too! For dessert, the Carrot Cake was okay.“

“Service and food were very good. Good for couples and groups. Less than 10 people they don’t take reservations. Diverse oyster menu, great happy hour prices (drinks, Oysters and other food). It’s a “loud” environment wherever you sit.“

“Walked to this little place from Watergate hotel. Definitely worth the walk.
The staff working there were super friendly and you can tell immediately that your happiness was at the center of their attention. Special shout out to the waitress Sarah, super attentive, nothing but smiles and really looking to give lots of customer care and attention.

I initially ordered a shrimp wrap and maine lobster. Both of which, juicy, and add on the dip and it was perfect. Got the hush puppies on the side with the lobster per their recommendation, first time I can say I actually liked hushpuppies. Mellow sweetness and crunchy.
Great price for what you're getting.

Finished up my food and was feeling so comfortable I decided to order a crabcake as well. I was thrown off a bit just by the fact it came as a sandwich but it was a welcome surprise.

The only reason the atmosphere isn't a 5 is because otherwise this glowing review wouldn't be believable.

P.S. - pardon my poor camera skills as it doesn't do the food justice. If anything, let that attest to this authentic review as I don't take frequent foodie pictures.“

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

“Outstanding food and service on many levels from multiple people. Every interaction was thoughtful and professional. Food had a tough act to follow and it was also amazing. Pork entree was fantastic.

Dietary restrictions: They prepped an adopted menu so my wife could browse GF options. So nice of them.“

“Great restaurant, attentive and helpful staff, amazing food and an overall great experience.

Pastries, entrees and desserts were all amazing and wonderful.

Worth a visit and experience.

Parking: Parking on the streets around the location.

Kid-friendliness: Kids menu and nice set-up which allowed and makes children welcome.“

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

“Very elegant restaurant

I was there on a Saturday’s night and was crowded and they were laying some Jazz.

The service is 1A , the food is so tasty and delicious.
Their cocktails are amazing.
The atmosphere is great.

I really recommend this place“

“Great happy hour super baked oysters and crab bisque“

“Excellent service and food is very good“

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

“Had a fabulous birthday dinner with family last night. Oysters were delicious with a great hot sauce provided from the Bronx. Skate and Monkfish specials of the day were excellent. Monday night and there was not an empty table. Testament to the great food and wonderful servers.“

“Good food, good service. Reasonable prices“

“Fun quick meal! Good and flexible service.“

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

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

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

“Fantastic food, beautifully designed atmosphere and great service. Honestly one of the best meals I’ve had in a long time and we dine out often. You can’t go wrong with Chef Morgan! Omar our server was the best and took the time to make sure we ordered the right things.“

“Just had a large group (60+) for the third time at Red's. They always exceed expectations! Great service, food and drink selection, and atmosphere! We'll keep coming back.“

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

“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.“

“Amazing food and great service.“

“Our server was excellent. Very polite/friendly and informative...
very attentive. Food was delicious, as usual. Cannot remember any time we've been disappointed with the food or service at Bonefish! Thank you for a great evening!

Parking: Most always can find a parking space close by.“

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

“The take-out Chinese restaurant offers a wide variety of dishes, and the food is prepared and ready promptly, typically within 10 minutes of ordering. The hot and sour soup is particularly noteworthy, standing out as one of the best in the area. Additionally, the lunch menu's orange chicken is delightful, with a unique infusion of actual orange rind that avoids being overly sweet. While savory, the pork with dried bean curd was slightly saltier than anticipated but satisfying when eaten with rice.“

“I recently visited this restaurant to celebrate my friend’s birthday, and it was our first time dining here. We were pleasantly surprised by how exceptional everything was. The food was absolutely delicious, and the service was top-notch. Svitlana took wonderful care of us, making the experience even more enjoyable. We're already looking forward to returning for both the outstanding food and the warm, attentive service.“

“The menu was extensive and slightly $$$. Drinks were pricey. However, surprisingly the portions were sharable and delicious! Presentation was fab. The 3 of us shared a whole fish(1-2 people 2lbs) and a risotto. The fish dish was presented beautifully w lettuce, basil, cilantro and threaded noodles w a sauce to make lettuce wrap with the deboned whole fish. It’s was a fabulous meal!“

“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.“

“My girlfriend and i come here 2-3 times a month. For the most part , our waiter is Kevin. He's amazing. Very attentive and on top of everything! He's very patient and great to keep conversations with. Unfortunately i didnt have the best experience the last time i went. It was with a different person and i was only attended for ordering and getting the food. I had to flag them down for the check after waiting over 20 min. We wanted to order more items but didn't have the chance to . We'll be coming back and i hope the other employees attend us better. Anyways thanks Kev for always being kind ??“

“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.“

“Everything was fabulous except the restaurant was out of sherry to put in the lobster bisque which was very disappointing. It was my birthday lunch that I do every year and I couldn't believe they didn't have sherry. Doesn't sound like a big deal but it makes a big difference. I still will be back!!!!!“

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

“I totally, completely love Seasons 52 at Tysons. The service at the bar is impeccable; the food is so delicious and consistent (the lemon hummus with grilled artichokes cannot be reproduced anywhere y anyone, trust me, I tried) , the drinks are amazing (that Honig Savignon Blanc by the bottle evaporated right in front of our eyes!). The small bite desserts are always on point and approximately 300 calories each! The ambiance is chilled, subdued but elegant. For those of you that don't know Seasons 52,their menus change with the seasons, their apps, main courses and entrées have à predetermined caloric content (check the menus). What else do you want?“

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

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

“The high tea on Saturday was fabulous. The staff was top notch and the food and beverages delicious.“

“I received excellent service while working remote at Hello Betty. Everyone was extremely welcoming and attentive. The food tasted good and I would describe the aesthetic as nautical chic, it was very cute. I arrived right before they hosted a private event and they still provided great service while juggling a huge party. I truly appreciate their service especially the efforts of Julio and Miguel. I would definitely recommend grabbing a bite, hosting an event or simply working from the restaurant during the day.“

“Great New England style restaurant that opened in Bethesda and Nationals Park about two years ago. We came for the fried Ipswich whole belly clams, which are not easy to find in Maryland. They were amazing! They also have daily oyster offerings. Fish is regularly trucked and flown in. Seating is also light and roomy. Will visit again!

Dietary restrictions: They have a Gluten-Free menu with many choices“

“This is one of the most beautiful restaurants I've been in. It really does feel like they've transported you to a lodge at a ski resort. The food and drinks were delicious. I had the butternut squash ravioli, it was perfect. In terms of service the server wasn't too friendly. He was a bit sorry with us and we had to wave him down a couple of times. Other than that I be would definitely recommend trying this restaurant out. I'll definitely be back.

Parking: Ready to find parking

Wheelchair accessibility: Wheelchair accessible“

“I was initially greeted by this wonderful professional gentleman who took my reservation. When my reservation was ready I went to celebrate my daughters birthday at this restaurant I was very happy they were planned and prepared for us for our arrival we were greeted with the beautiful Kamala she was wonderful awesome professional kind patient and just so helpful and just made our day. Everyone at this restaurant is really really nice. The food was incredible really really great crabcakes nothing to think about because everything was fantastic from the drinks to the desserts and the celebrations for my daughter’s Birthday. I couldn’t be happier we absolutely highly recommend going to this restaurant and Kamyla the waitress was 1000% great thank you Kamyla you made my daughter’s birthday perfect !!
I am a business owner and in hospitality and I give this Restaurant a five star all the way.“

“I came here to try the endless seafood and tapped out so early 😂 everything I had was delicious though! Im so glad I ignored the negative reviews and still gave this place a try!

I went during happy hour time with a friend. They have a great happy hour as well!

For our selections, we had the crab balls, catfish, and wings. We also did a regular boil. Mine had crawfish, crab legs, headless shrimp, sausage, potatoes, and ramen. For the sauce I did everything but the lemon pepper one.

This was my first time adding noodles and it will not be the last. Everything was delicious, but I did feel like the butter taste was too prevalent so I will switch it up next time. The sausage also isnt the best, but I may get it again just to be sure lol. The wings and catfish were SO good. The crab balls are full of crab and minimal filler.

Definitely recommend this place for seafood lovers or someone who just likes a good happy hour with fun bar tenders!“

“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“

“My favorite place to eat, drink, relax and be spoiled! And the food…always fantabulous! The service…impeccable!“

“The food here is absolutely delicious! Every dish I had was favorable and cooked to perfection. Highly recommend The miso sea bass. The bar atmosphere was welcoming and fun. To finish it off Jorge is amazing!“

“Great food, speedy excellent service, and excellent vibes. The music they play overhead is pretty loud though, but, it’s definitely a nice spot to go out w/ The family or w/ riends.“

“What an awesome hidden gem! The food was reasonably priced, and the portion sizes were good. If you go, be sure to try the tonkotsu rice! It's a fried porkchop. It was so fresh and krispy. Also, Mon-Thurs, if you buy an entree, you can get a milk tea for only $2! It's a great deal.
The waitresses were super kind, they let us take the milk tea home in a to-go cup because we didn't know about the offer until the end. Usually, it's for dine in only!
The crepe was also tasty. It was made in front of us and the fruit was fresh too! We got the Banana Nutella crepe.
We'll definitely be back.“

“Food is great. Even if you are not a vegetarian, give this place a try. Family owned and very warm atmosphere. Owners care for their customers.

Vegetarian options: Vegetarian and vegan friendly

Dietary restrictions: Gluten-Free options“

“Food and wine are never a fail. This is my spot.“