Best clam chowder I've had other than in cape may ...im from Pittsburgh & driving there Saturday…read morejust bc I've been wanting it

Ok here's my first review of 2026!! Here we go! I'm so happy that I moved from Woodbridge because…read moreI'm so close to the Wharf and all the lovely seafood it has to offer. I was a little nervous to see what would be left as I went around 3pm, but when I got there it didn't disappoint. The workers are so friendly and welcoming to help out a seafood lover like me! I wanted some blue crabs and shrimp to eat so I opted for the X-Large males a dozen ($89) and some X-Large shrimp to be steamed. I also made sure I grabbed some snow crabs and shrimp to go in my freezer to save for later seafood cravings. When I tell you the fisherman hooked me up! Ba...by he hooked me up! I bought a dozen and the "extras" he threw in were about 8 extra! I was like wow this is what I'm talking about custmer service above and beyond! As I waited for my deliciousness to be steamed to perfection I grabbed some corn and shrimp and clam chowders. And they were so tasty I can't wait to go back to get more. My seafood took about 30 mins to steam and I just took in the ambience of all the scenery of the wharf which is even when cold a great as I waited. You already know I will be back! Seafood is LIFE!

Listen... every time I go to DC, I have to swing by Jesse Taylor Seafood for some cooked blue…read morecrabs. It's just a must! Now I'm not even gonna lie--the prices have definitely gone up a bit. The extra large crabs were $109 a dozen, so I grabbed a half dozen... and BABY... when I tell you those crabs did NOT disappoint!! They were BIG, heavy, and FULL! Not the prettiest things either--rusty, ugly little shells--but don't let that fool you. Honeyyyy, they were sweet, juicy, and packed with meat! I absolutely indulged with zero regrets. And let's talk about that butter I ordered on the side... whew! That just took everything over the top. Shoutout to the guys at Jesse Taylor--they did their thing! Great crabs, great flavor, and always worth the stop when I'm in the area. I'll definitely be back... even if it's just once a year! If you're nearby, go ahead and check them out--they're worth it, for real.

This review is for the cooked portion of the food. If you love seafood, they have a bunch of cooked…read moreshrimp, crab, soups available and people stand around or go to benches a few more blocks down to eat. Lots of take out as well. Be ready to get messy! I've been at this seafood market for many many markets. Since it's been revamped, prices have gone up. There were smaller stalls that also shut down as a result. So it only leaves Jessie Taylor's standing. The soups were good but I would've loved much more crab in my New England chowder. My partner got a corn on the cob and shrimp and the clam chowder. All were tasty and salty!

The Grill at The Wharf exceeded our expectations. We started with the oysters, which were…read moreimpeccably fresh, clean-tasting, and beautifully presented--a perfect way to begin the meal. The mussels were a standout, swimming in a rich, aromatic broth that was so good it deserved every last piece of bread for soaking it up. For the entrée, the sea bass was exceptional. The fish was perfectly cooked with a delicate, buttery texture and crisp exterior, allowing its natural flavor to shine while the accompaniments complemented it without overpowering it. From the quality of the seafood to the thoughtful execution of each dish, every course felt well-crafted. Combined with attentive service and the lively atmosphere at The Wharf, it made for a memorable evening. We'll definitely be returning.

What is with giving people a QR isbtead of a check? Now I have to pay extra just to pay my check???…read moreAnd on top of that, your silly system does not even have Apple Pay or Google Pay, so I agve to enter my credit card info... Guys, that is not innovation, that's garbage. Go back to checks, or get a better system AND assume the costs.

Wonderful pre-show dinner the other night with my BF. We made a reservation a couple of days in…read moreadvance. No trouble getting a table; we had to be there early. Our server was excellent. The ambiance bright and cheerful -- an upscale seafood place complete with an upscale, creative nautical theme. The food was great and came out fairly quickly, though we didn't feel rushed. With all the hype, we had to try the Maryland crab "crumpet," a tiny (maybe the size of a silver dollar ‍), toasty, round cranny-toast that had a decent amount of crab on top, though at $9 *each*, we couldn't decide if it was worth it. The crab was spiced nicely, though. One of our fave dishes was recommended by the server -- the tilefish kinilaw, a ceviche-adjacent blend of chopped light white fish, red onion, cucumber, mango (I think), & chives blended in coconut broth. YUM! It was served in a dish with lettuce cups, an interesting vessel for the fish-yumminess. We also shared a beet & berry salad with crunchy, candied pecans with a yogurt dressing. Yum! The entree (we shared) was surprisingly really good - another rec from our server -- the Massaman fish curry with fresh herbs & house-made, grilled roti, an interesting naan-like bread that proved great vessel for scooping up the decadent curry gravy. YUM! We also shared a Caesar salad with garlic croutons. It was good; nothing terribly special, but good. Really great meal. Great service. Great ambiance. We'll definitely be back. There's a really nice patio dining area facing the marina. We'd like to try that when the weather isn't so ghastly hot.

My best friend and I decided to go here to celebrate our birthdays and graduation. The place is…read morevery clean and nicely decorated. We ordered the shrimp hush puppies and Hawaiian poke. The shrimp hush puppies were just hush puppies; it was not worth the price. The Hawaiian poke looked beautiful, but was just okay. We ordered the lamb chops and curry. It took an HOUR for us to get our food. When it came my lamb chops definitely did not look like they were worth $60; they were extremely small and did not have a lot of meat on them. My best friend said her curry was fine, but it was nothing special. Our waiter was nice, but we often found ourselves trying to look for him and waiting for him to return to our table. The manager originally told us we could have our drinks free (a Shirley temple and a virgin mojito). We had to advocate for ourselves and ask for at least an appetizer off because we had waited an hour for our food. Overall, this place is nice for aesthetics but not for food quality and quantity. My best friend also asked for her food to be boxed and never received the boxed food. We waited so long to get our servers attention throughout the night, so we decided to just leave without the boxed food.

Visited with friends mid-week last week around 6:30pm for dinner and was blown away by the service…read more Our bartender Bary was a genius mixologist and crafted the best cocktails I've had in a very long time. Food service was also super attentive and kind. The bar area was a decently large space perfect for dining inside after a long day. We were lucky enough to have come before the rain and had great views as the sun set. The food was fresh, flavorful, and we loved everything we had. Ceviche, octopus, and muscles were spectacular but loved the fresh oysters too (clearly since I forgot a photo). Will absolutely be back for custom cocktails and great service.

I was recommended this place because of the…read more So I brought some out of town guests here but honestly I wasn't that impressed with The menu is very small first of My guests got shrimp Po boy and pasta they seem to like their dishes I got The market fish which was the tuna steak. It was just okay A bit pricey given the amount of food given The major issue I have with this place is the ambience. The inside seating is really small and really strange. They set us, a party of three, at a sort of bar that was centered around Frozen seafood so it was hard for us to sit around. There weren't too many tables for people to face each other which is also a little bit strange they do have outdoor seating but the view honestly isn't something that I would recommend for outdoor seating even though it's on the wharf Parking in this area is really tough. Either take an Uber or plan to pay for parking or come at an Nothing else really stood out. I doubt I will come back here.

I had dinner here and enjoyed the outdoor seating area and water views…read more The Sangria Roja was a nice accompaniment to the tapas and paella ordered. The Croquetas Cocido in particular were very good. It was filled with Jamon Iberico and chicken porcini aoli, very tasty. Additionally I tried the grilled octopus, sobrasada (fine cured charcuterie) as well as the Iberico and Scallop Paella. It's no wonder why this is a Michelin recognized Spanish restaurant as the meal was outstanding.

I came for brunch with a group and I ordered from express brunch menu -- tuna tartare, crab…read moreBenedict, and ice cream sandwich. The tuna was wonderful, would order again and again. The ice cream sandwich was interesting but slightly too big as it was melting before I'd had more than two bites. The Benedict I had high hopes for but sadly the crab was minimal and very, very burnt (as you can see in the photo--the dark mass). I ended up just pulling the small bits out and eating the rest on its own. I would rate my experience 3.5 stars. The service was good. There was a bit of a gap where I was asked if I wanted another glass of cava, I said yes, and then waited for around 20 minutes--with an empty glass and the bottle in a bucket next to me, it was a little odd it wasn't poured upon me saying yes. Also, upon tasting, there was a very foul odor to the cava. The server did provide a fresh glass, but to wait that long, then to wait another 15 or so minutes to grab the servers attention to tell them meant I had a near full glass as everyone was ready to head out the door. Overall I would be open to trying this restaurant again in the future but would probably order à la carte given my outcomes.

I got the cherry blossom cup with the taiyaki cone here. A little pricey at $12, but still tasty…read more It's a small shop with not a lot of seating. 2026 #17

Stopped into Fat Fish for lunch. I saw that they had a special roll featured for cherry blossoms…read more The Sakura roll is shrimp tempura, avocado, jalapeño with with pink dragonfruit infused rice, topped with fresh salmon, scallions, eel sauce and edible cherry blossom wafers. I also ordered some of the spring rolls. The sushi was okay. The roll was decent in size. The spring rolls were crispy and the chili sauce was perfect. There is some seating indoors as well as a few seats outside.

Very pretty spot to eat Sunday brunch! I loved the decorations. FLOWERS! FLOWERS!! FLOWERS!!! If…read moreyou're looking for a spot where you can show off for The Gram, this is it. As for the food, it was good but just shy of great. I had the short rib hash. I thought the beef would be more shredded but it was in chunks. It was more like pot roast than short ribs. And my portion needed some salt. They treated my friend well for her birthday with the very nice treat. I'm withholding a star for the service . It was friendly but so slow. I still think it's worth your time.

Ambiance: large dining area with views overlooking the Dc Wharf…read more Service: great service. Very attentive servers. Food: amazing self serve bar for brunch. There were shrimp cocktail, oysters, lamb, brisket, Cesar salad, tarts, etc. You also can order other dishes for the table. The brunch was $69 and $29 for unlimited mimosa. I would say it's pricey but the food was incredible! The shrimp cocktail and sauce was the best I've had. I was so happy for the oysters, too. I really wished I could have ate more. We ordered crepes, Mac & cheese, fries, French toast. Chicken and waffles. Very impressed with this restaurant!

Very solid and enjoyable dinner spot on the wharf…read more Dozen mixed oysters (9.5/10) were super fresh, briny and delicious. Crab cake sandwich (8/10): tender, enjoyable but not revelatory. Hushpuppies: (9.5/10) piping hot, light, poppable. They were a hit! Chili carrots (9/10): damn good for a side of baby carrots: warm, sweet with just a touch of heat. Brussels sprouts (9.5/10): they do them right: nice char, well seasoned, packed with flavor. BBQ Oysters: 10/10: gigantic! Some of the biggest oysters I've ever seen, cheesy, with a nice broil. Served 6 to a plate. Service was friendly if a bit inattentive, because it was quite busy. We were glad to get a table outside on the patio to enjoy the views of the water and the warm weather (before all of the Canadian fire smoke came down). Very enjoyable dinner spot.

Visiting Virginia for a few days and luckily, our hosts took us to Hank's because they're…read morepet-friendly. My husband and I are not seafood fans but I had to try. Our group ordered 18 $ oysters, the pulpa, the scallops and the fish & chips. The oysters were fresh so I had several. I even surprised myself. We got a special treat from Alexander, our bartender. He and everyone else are amazing. Would love to come back someday.

I have no idea why this place is showing up as closed, as I just ate here a few weeks ago. There…read morewas a large line on a Saturday night, and it was very slow to order and get food. With the big line, I had hoped the food would be good. I ordered the crabcake sandwich ($9.85 w tax), which was mostly filler. There were also some shells in the takeout container. There was no seasoning, and it was just kind of bland and boring. I wouldn't return.

AVOID. Ordered the 12-piece scallops. They all had a nasty metallic after-taste. After forcing my…read moreway through about 4-5 of them, I threw the rest in the trash. I'm not a seafood snob by any means, so if I can't stand them even the most iron-stomached person will have trouble swallowing these. FYI: I researched the metallic taste. Turns out that scallops that taste like ammonia or have a metallic taste were pumped with STP (sodium triphosphate) to make them soak up water (more weight = more money). Yuck.