- average time for food to come out - good service - mahi reuben is INSANEEEE. warm, cheesy, tangy from saeurkfraut - bacon cheeseburger is dry :( - chips are well seasoned and crispy and fresh - sweet potato fries are like burnt or taste like they're cooked in old oil read more

Fish Market Restaurant - cheeseburger - Seafood Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

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While taking a break from the DC area, we enjoy going to Alexandria to get seafood and not pay DC prices. This trip brought us to The Fish Market, as we have tried several other places over the decades. The place is much larger than it looks and has indoor, outdoor, upstairs, and bar area seating. We were seated immediately, and our server was the sweetest lady but not really conversational when we asked questions about the area or the meal. She had no other tables but might not be her personality, which is fine. Knowing we wanted ice cream, we declined drinks, but the bar and its menu were pretty extensive. When we ordered, we landed on the fresh fish tacos and one of the best seafood linguines I've ever had. The sauce was light and didn't puddle at the bottom and was served with scallops, white fish, mussels, and shrimp. The fresh broccoli and grated Parmesan topped off an incredible choice of pasta! At the end of the day, we will continue to try other places in Old Town, but as long as they have that pasta dish, The Fish Market will always be in the running for a return trip! read more

Fish Market Restaurant - Fresh Ahi Fish Tacos - Seafood Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

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We dined at The Fish Market on 3/21/26 and were promptly seated as a party of three. After ordering drinks and placing our entrée orders, we waited over 40 minutes without receiving our meals. Since we were seated upstairs, I went downstairs to find a manager and inquire about the delay. When the manager, who I later learned was Johnathan, came over, I explained that we had been waiting nearly 45 minutes and asked if there was an issue. His response was simply, "Yeah, the salmon, right? I just dropped it off," before walking away--without any apology or acknowledgment of the delay. He also never returned to check on us. I do want to note that our server, Angel, was polite and apologetic throughout the experience, which we appreciated. Unfortunately, the service has declined significantly over the past two years, and this experience reflected that. With so many great seafood options in Alexandria, we won't be returning. read more

We decided to have a college friend mini reunion (WeAre!) in Arlington, took the ferry over to King Street in Alexandria, and decided on the Fish Market for dinner and drinks. Everything was delicious, the drinks were refreshing, and HUGE, and the staff were wonderful - so friendly and engaging. You can sit inside or outside, right in the heart of King Street. So fun! In the area? Check Them Out! read more

Fish Market Restaurant - They were kidding when they said a large beer! - Seafood Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Food was delish! Lobster pasta was my favorite, the sauce was so rich and there was a lot of lobster in there! The lobster roll was also generous with the lobster. Especially loved the sangria glass the size of my head. read more

Fish Market Restaurant - Lobster Roll and lobster pasta - Seafood Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

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Awesome ambience and vibe here. The buffalo oysters at $18 for 6 is a good deal and they are delicious. Good rotation of beer, excellent cocktails and a decent wine list. read more

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It's pretty good location. We wait pretty long for the host. He took us the table where we want... We ordered ahi Tuna, buffalo shrimp and half dozen oyster. Oyster was pretty good. Rest of it was ok. The balcony was good read more

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Byron was an excellent waiter - professional, kind server and very efficient. Perfect stop after a bike ride! read more

Fish Market Restaurant - Stellaaaaaaa! - Seafood Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

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You can't beat the Fish Market's location at the end of King Street, and the vibe is exactly what you want from a classic, historic seafood restaurant. It has that perfect mix of casual, friendly, and delicious. I recommend sitting outside under the umbrella-covered tables for a beautiful atmosphere and great people-watching. The service is fast and reliable, and the menu has all the seafood favorites. My personal go-tos are the Caesar salad with salmon and the ahi tuna starter, both always fresh and flavorful. Whether you're stopping in after a walk along the waterfront, coming for brunch, or settling in for dinner, this is a great spot. read more

Fish Market Restaurant - Ahi tuna - Seafood Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

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My friends and I decided to grab a bite to eat after our bike ride. We freshened up, changed clothes, then decided to pedal our bikes to dinner versus 4 separate vehicles paying for garage parking. Lots of options, but we landed at Fish Market. It was my first time visiting but my homies went on & on about the HH deals and peel & eat shrimp. We arrived around 5:30. It was a nice warm evening & Fish Market has a descent sized outdoor dining area where we could keep an eye on our bikes & people watch. However, the server informed us that we could only take advantage of HH specials inside. Me: Why can't we take advantage of the HH specials out here again? That's the policy. You must be inside, but you guys can leave your bikes out here & go inside. We all started laughing & respectfully declined. We ordered several items but didn't go crazy since we had to ride our bikes back. We shared mozzarella sticks that were huge & had a nice crunch on the outside. The peel & eat shrimp were served in some sort of delicious buttery sauce with fresh herbs which had my palate doing backflips. I enjoyed my shrimp tacos too. Looking forward to trying more in the future. read more

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Got a table on a weekday evening without reservations. The clam chowder was hot and good. The crackers seemed off. The tacos were good. read more

Fish Market Restaurant - Fish Drunken Cod Tacos - Seafood Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

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My boyfriend and I checked Fish Market out on a whim as we looked for restaurants surrounding King Street. We went in a little after 7 pm, and were immediately seated. They have a good selection of seafood and pasta dishes. I was torn between the Cacciucco and the shrimp po boy. The waitress told me both were really good choices, but she would recommend the po boy. I took her recommendation, and got it with sweet potato fries as a side. I also had the clam chowder to start. My boyfriend had the salmon with rice and rainbow carrots. The food came out in a decent amount of time. I loved the clam chowder. It was creamy, hearty, and a nice size to start. Then, the po boy was full of shrimp, ripe tomatoes, and crispy lettuce. The fries were really good and I couldn't finish them because the sandwich itself was very filling. My boyfriend enjoyed his salmon, but the rice, itself, was pretty bland and needed some seasoning to flavor it up. Overall, we both enjoyed and would return. read more

Fish Market Restaurant - Clam Chowder - Seafood Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

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Came here for a date night with my husband We sat outside to people watch and take in the street performers out My dish the spicy Cajun pasta was delicious and reheats well at home for another serving! The portion sizes are substantial read more

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Great food and great service! Stopped into Fish Market for a quick bite to eat after an evening out in Old Town. Angel was an amazing server and was able to explain all of our questions about the menu. The calamari was tasty, the only con is I wish they had Asian Chili sauce instead of the spicy mayo and salsa offered. For the main entree, I ordered the Seaside Pasta. I honestly was underestimating how filling it would be but I had more than enough to take home and it was super tasty! I'm a fan of a hint of spice, so if you're like me I'd ask for them to add spice (which I did, but they forgot to add it). The friends I visited with also enjoyed their meals and I'd definitely be back to try a few other options in their menu. read more

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Fish Market Restaurant is the perfect place for a pit stop when you spend the afternoon exploring the waterfront. We started off with a dozen of their local oysters ($32) and they were so good, we ordered another dozen. I usually prefer a smaller, brinier oyster, but these were so sweet and bite size. Oysters are just oysters sometimes, but these were remarkably good. Whatever is in the local water is clearly producing the sweetest oysters. To break up all the oyster eating, we also shared: -clam chowder ($9) -fish n' chips ($28): beer-battered Alaskan cod fillets with Captain's fries & slaw Both were exactly the kind you'd expect to eat at this type of establishment. Good, standard All-American seafood fare. There was no wait when we dined around 5:00PM. Easy in and out. Perfect afternoon snack. read more

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Stay out , mediocre food and the service is even worse. The servers are unfriendly , inattentive , and suck ag being servers. Wish I had seen the reviews before I ordered. read more

The Fish Market was enjoyable. I loved the outdoor seating. The food was good but the menu wasn't anything special, with many fried options. I enjoyed the FRIED TROUT. It was delicate and tasty, with a light breading. The lemon cream sauce made the dish. It was buttery delicious! We really enjoyed the outdoors seating. They have huge space indoors and can handle many large parties simultaneously. It appeared to be a common spot for school groups. We saw three or four come out, each with dozens of students. read more

Fish Market Restaurant - Fried Trout - Seafood Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

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The mahi mahi reuben was amazing, so were the fish and chips. The food came out quick and hot and the server was attentive. Defintely going back. read more

This is a great spot for families, or to meet for a drink and bar food. It's good for large groups: There are two rooms. Although the crab cakes, the clam chowder, and the fresh oysters were fantastic, the lobster bisque was disappointing: It was full of lumps of cornstarch, and the flavor was of onions. There's a public parking garage right around the corner, which is outstanding! read more

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Chips stale, refried and loaded with old bay to the point they weren't edible. Food is mediocre at best. They couldn't even get French fries right. Won't be back. A bit surprised, given the location. Yuck!! read more

The reason for 3 STARS instead of 5 is for the service. The Fish Sandwich itself was 4 stars- the only thing wrong was it was kind of bland. As you'll see in the photos, the fish was fresh and cooked perfectly. I told my friend that it would taste better with more pickles and more tartar sauce. He encouraged me to speak to the bartender, Jimmy. I didn't even get a chance to order these additional items because my conversation was DISMISSED because I led with "Can I get a different order of fries because these are not fresh." Jim the bartender literally rolled his eyes at me and took them off my plate quickly! He then told the female bartender what I said and she looked over at me with disgust! (WHAT HAPPENED TO THE CUSTOMER'S EXPERIENCE MATTERS???) I understand how Jim the bartender might have been confused because I had stepped outside after ordering my food. It had been sitting on the counter for about 10 minutes before I came back inside. I DIDN'T SAY THE FRIES WERE NOT HOT... I said they were NOT FRESH. (I didn't get a chance to further explain before Jimmy snatched them from my plate!) When eating steak fries, you can eat the lightly browned soft ones OR the dark colored crunchy fries: I received the latter. To be fair, Jim began the interaction with me as so helpful and friendly while explaining the menu. That friendly side disappeared and a cold pissed off one remained. So let me get this straight, it is okay for staff here to treat people with disdain when they inquire about their food??? Granted I ordered food in the bar section, but shouldn't mean the service is less understanding or attentive than the restaurant side. As far as the ambiance; there were MANY regulars... Maybe next time they should treat new patrons just as well so they would want to return. read more

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Top notch food and service! Stopped in for happy hour and it was great! Servers are friendly and the seafood is fabulous! I tried the peel and eat shrimp and mussels. Both were amazing! Shrimp were cooked to perfection and had a flavorful seasoning. The mussels were small and tender. Loved the garlic red sauce they were swimming in. lol. I highly recommended stopping here while visiting Alexandria. read more

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We had passed by the Fish Market the previous day, and the food aroma coming out of the place through the open front sitting area enticed us to return. We each had a draft blue moon for $8 each, the oysters Rockefeller for an appetizer $21, my husband had the cajun shrimp, Poboy, and I had the oyster peacemaker Poboy with sweet potato fries. The beer was ice cold, the oysters Rockefeller was absolutely scrumptious and plentiful, and being a shrimp aficionado, my husband raved. And as I am the same for an oyster Poboy, I was not disappointed. Everything was really great here, the servings were very generous. I could only eat half my order so needed a to-go container. The service was terrific, and it was quite busy, which kept things interesting. There are two sections to the restaurant, and the side we were seated in opened up into the King Street area, so it was great entertainment to watch as people came and went. We would definitely go back. Highly recommend. read more

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Please go elsewhere. Mediocre food, service, cleanliness, etc. There has to be a restaurant with fresher fish and some culinary skill in the old town. This is absolutely not the place to go for a decent dinner. read more

It's not a trip to DC without a stop in Alexandra for dinner at the Fish Market. This time it was a bit bitter sweet as i.am usually there with family and no departed friend. But, had an awesome meal and we all left full and happy, in spite of my parking ticket! Good food and family in a great place makes the time fly. Stop and enjoy a true jewel.of Alexandra! read more

Fish Market Restaurant - Po'boy and two types of tacos. My favorite restaurant in Alexandria - Seafood Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Dark room, unremarkable food, remarkably indifferent service, high prices -- will not do this again.

First and foremost my server was fantastic! Quick polite and anticipated all of our needs! He could teach a class to other waiters he was so good. And the food!!! You could taste the freshness! Absolutely delicious read more

Fish Market Restaurant - Bacon lobster salad - Seafood Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

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We absolutely LOVE their Steamed Peel & Eat Shrimp. Best in the DMV !!! This place is always a must visit when we come to town. Love the Bar, Dining Room, but mostly outside table. Service was good. Crab Dip was mostly Cheddar (?) cheese. Asked for Bread and no charge. So nice and an easy compliment vs chips. Lobster Bisque was VERY good with plenty of chunks. read more

Fish Market Restaurant - Crab Dip - meh, just ok. - Seafood Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

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We were greeted by a woman at the hostess desk that took us to a table outside. Our waiter was nice. We ordered and the food came out in good timing. Sitting outside was nice, but would have been better if just a little warmer. Everything we had for food was delicious and flavorful. Prices were good and I am sure to be back next time in to read more

Fish Market Restaurant - Jaco Tacos - Seafood Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Stopped in with a group of friends for a quick oyster shooter. The service was great. Super nice and friendly. The oysters were fresh and so good. I will def be returning for more! read more

Fish Market Restaurant - Seafood Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Decent Old Town option on the heart of King Street. Good service and good atmosphere. Ate on the sidewalk for outside dining. I had the Jambalaya. It had decent flavors. I'd like to go back for the recommended burger. Also, I would like to try the Spicy Cajun with Andouille sausage and chicken. Sounds tasty. Hot spot, maybe make a reservation. read more

Fish Market Restaurant - Jambalaya - Seafood Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

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Located in the heart of the Old Town's wharf district (King Street near Union, across from the Torpedo Factory, half a block from the Potomac Water Taxi) I've been a frequent visitor to and long-time fan of the Fish Market. Most often I've taken a seat in one of the booths across from the bar and have been impressed with the energy and quality of the place and its staff. Most recently, I had a light lunch with sautéed mussels in red sauce ($16) with a Moscow Mule (Broken Shed Vodka, Fresh Lime Juice, Owen's Ginger Beer) ($15). Service was excellent, and the music in the background was perfect. So, for that weekend morning, I toured the Torpedo Factory, then crossed the street for a rock-solid light seafood lunch. read more

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The Caesar salad and cacciucco pasta were spectacular! The Caesar had these hush puppy crotons that added a sweet and unique touch to the salad. You can tell the Caesar dressing was made in house- I'd love a bottle of that stuff. I always prefer pasta with a red sauce vs white and the cacciucco reminded me exactly why! It was flavorful, a touch of spice and fresh. It was a large portion I had to enjoy the rest later. The service was great! This is definitely a restaurant that you can take your family or take a date! Either way you won't be disappointed, read more

Great seafood!! I'm kinda picky some times so wasn't sure which pasta to order- so I asked our friendly server for a modification, which he did not hesitate to accommodate! And it was just perfect! I'm sooo glad that we stopped by Fish Market while in old town for dinner because it was an excellent choice! Calamari was great! My pasta was fantastic! My companion's fish and chips looked sooo good but I had too much on my plate! I appreciate servers who do not hesitate to make modifications to our preferences! The team was obviously working together and although busy-ish, we received great service! Great location in downtown and seems like a popular locating in the old town/downtown area- cool, relaxed vibe! Definitely recommend this restaurant! read more

Fish Market Restaurant - All of the deliciousness! My seafood pasta, Calamari and a peek at fish & chips! - Seafood Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

I ordered the mussels in white wine sauce and the linguine with clams. The dishes had similar seasoning but were both well made and huge portions. The service was great and everyone was friendly read more

Fish Market is the goto restaurant for us at Alexandria waterfront in summer. The seafood combo includes shrimp, shellfish, and cod. The portion is pretty big. The jerk shrimp taco is also great. We love the texture of the shrimps. The environment is pretty good. Relaxing and charm. read more

Fish Market Restaurant - Seafood Combo - Seafood Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

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Great happy hour pricing. just enough breading on the Calamari. Schooners, other seafood is great, oysters, clams, you name it. Service is wonderful. read more

Visited this place after my tour at a memorial.The chicken tenders and Grillet Chicken were good.Fries were a little unseasoned not much flavor..Service was good,would warn others about the Fish and Chips,If u want to taste something good do not order the Fish and Chips. read more

Fish Market Restaurant - Fish N' Chips - Seafood Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Food is good, vibes are good, service is not so good. Very skimp on air conditioning, I would go to Mia's where they can afford air conditioning. read more

Visited this spot on a Friday for an early evening dinner. It was not too crowded and they had outdoor seating. The inside is a bit dark, but it is a casual seafood restaurant. It is situated in Old Town which walkable and quaint in and of itself. Be mindful that parking is horrendous in this colonial built part of the city. Use a garage and be ready to spend a pretty penny to do so. We had the seafood bake and the pasta. Both were light and amazing. The pasta was pretty light considering it was in a cream sauce. Anything in old town is cute. So throw on a cute pair of sandals and enjoy seafood with adjacent water views at the end of the block. read more

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