I just ordered the whiting combo and I have to say it was the best whiting in the area hands down not even close. The whiting was very well seasoned and fluffy as well as hot and crispy. The service was exceptional it was my first time eating here and the old man smiled the woman in the back all smiled and said thank you. It made me feel very thankful and happy to spend my money here. They also gave me plenty of fries and sauces to go with my order. I will most certainly be back to eat here when I have the taste for some fish .. don't sleep on this place it's reasonably priced and you'll feel like your money is appreciated. Thank you very much read more

Bad business they don't respect there clients I went and order a fish plate and decided to season it while there since it was empty so I can eat on my way out and asked them for ketchup and old bay seasoning the man got mad and said I'm taking up space and need to go and do that elsewhere at the end food was only mid grade won't be back read more

Seafood Shanty is always a great place to get fried seafood platters that are robust and generous for a very affordable price. I don't eat fried often but when i get a craving that's the only place i go to in Fort Washington that guarantees great food with proper portions for a good price. Yummy. read more

SWAI IS NOT CATFISH! I ordered catfish nuggets and received swai nuggets. I called the owner and he said it was swai catfish. Please be careful and know what you are eating. Their food is delicious, but some items need to be labeled correctly. See the reference below regarding swai. Previously, swai imported into the US was called Asian catfish. In 2003, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) passed a law that only fish in the Ictaluridae family, which includes American catfish but not swai, can be labeled or advertised as catfish (4). [https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/swai-fish#what-it-is] read more

Seafood Shanty - swai nuggets (not catfish) - Seafood Markets Near Me - Fort Washington, Maryland

Literally love this place. I wish they delivered. The owners are a kind quiet couple and the quality of their fish is out of this world! I love the catfish and every single side I've ordered. The hush puppies are my favorite! Small establishment, not sure if there was seating. However, they have a cooler with some of the most unique sodas and juices. I wish I would've got something last time. Next time for sure. Hidden gem. And I'm not sure if I want people to find out lol! read more

I visited here on a Saturday evening around 5:30p. I had the trout dinner which came with six pieces of trout, fries, Cole slaw, and a roll. The fish and fries were fried to order and came out fresh in 10 mins. The fish was fried perfectly and was seasoned amazingly. The tarter sauce was good as well! Service was friendly. I'll be back when I have a taste for fried fish! read more

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The food is delicious to me. I only order the whiting sandwich regularly but it always hits the spot--I've been going for years and the price remained $6.35 for over a decade--only very recently going up a small amount...not sure what all these reviews are about but I rock with Seafood Shanty! read more

The food was horrible. I can recall when this place first opened and the food used to be hot and fresh. We grabbed a late lunch and I purchased the seafood sampler with whiting. My fried scallops were watery and mushy. The fried whiting was sub par. The clams tasted stale and I substituted onion rings for French fries. They onion rings were just okay. The fried shrimp was the only thing that i ate since everything else was very suspect. I will never go back there again. The service was just okay, no frills and just your average carry out customer service. This carry out has no ambience and needs to step up its game. There are so many more good seafood spots to patron so don't spend your money here. read more

The service and seafood are great I am never disappointed whenever I order seafood from Shanty.

One of our seafood go-too places for seafood. As a carry out seafood is fresh served hot and really filling.

I must admit a bit of trepidation in coming here based on other previous Yelp reviews. Not sure how I even ended up taking the plunge except that I occasionally patronize the Thai restaurant a few storefronts down and periodically glance at this place - since they seem to stay busy. In any case, I can't attest to the practices of previous management, cleanliness....or anything else from years past or other Yelpers' experiences. I wasn't eating here then. I've been here 6-10 times over a period of a little less than a year and you know what? The fish is good! Really good. Clean. No old grease or old fish taste. I've eaten the fried whiting and the fried trout.. I typically (lately) exclusively get the fried flounder lunch portion which consists of two large pieces of filet, crinkle cut fries, two pieces of bread, hot sauce and tartar (if you want). Fish is perfectly cooked. Light and delicate. Not overly breaded. Moist & tender. $6.99 + tax.... Knowing how expensive flounder can be in many venues, this is a sizeable deal especially for the money. You can add another piece of flounder for the "dinner portion" but it's not worth the extra $4, frankly. The fries are frozen and forgettable but really good HOT. I look at the floor, under the fryer and drink cooler for any obvious health code violation filth other Yelpers had me paranoid about and have yet to spot any. I still look everytime though. Trust & Believe I do. A good fried fish carryout is always appealing to me when I'm in the mood for relatively guilt-free fast food and wanna avoid the burger boyz or my fried chicken friends. They carry the usuals in an assortment of seafood including shrimp (minimal breading, deveined top & bottom) and fried oysters. I'm a bit miffed that they don't sell Snapper though, but realistically....that price point wouldn't comport with their menu continuity. I'm sure it would be good if they sold it though. Strip mall parking is readily available. They have no indoor seating but rather a picnic table sits outside and call in is advisable to cut down on your wait. The owner, Danny, and his GM Hugh, are pleasant to deal with and seem to care a lot about their business. My multiple experiences rate a little over a 4. read more

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Been going here for years The ppl who own/run the establishment are nice and pleasant It's clean and bright in the store You can get fresh seafood cooked to order I get the fried shrimp and their cocktail sauce is very good Prices are good and customer service is on point read more

Seafood Shanty - Fried Shrimp - Seafood Markets Near Me - Fort Washington, Maryland

Fast, fresh and delicious. I would recommend to people that enjoy seafood. Only drawback is there is no dine-in read more

I haven't been to this place in years. Now I remember why. The fried shrimp tasted like cardboard! Absolutely no seasoning and completely over cooked. I was so disappointed because I really wanted a local establishment that had good fried shrimp...pitty. read more

This one of our favorite, neighborhood Carryout a. Love their seafood platter with shrimp, clams and scallops. The fish is always fried to perfection. The portions are generous. read more

Not a big fan of this restaurant. I have only ordered from this place once and it was enough to let me know that I don't want to return. They were out of perch so I ordered a whiting fillet plate with fried oysters. The fish was very thin and the oysters were very small for my liking. The plate also came with coleslaw which I didn't care for and fries which were not cooked to my liking. The price of the plate was around 14-15 dollars and overall I did not like the food. read more

Consistently good food. I get the fried whiting and it's very good every time. The owners are kind and helpful.

First time customer. So many fish choices at this place! I ordered 1/2 pound of steamed shrimp and fried clams, both delicious. About a 15 minute wait to cook. Plenty of free parking. Small shopping strip. Close to the 495 Beltway. I will return! read more

Good selection of fried fish! love the sauce. for the price definitely worth it $10.00 feed me and my kid. quick service not too busy. simple easy and fresh. flounder is my favorite. read more

This is by far the worst seafood place I've ever eaten at. Its a carry-out type of place but the smell alone is so overwhelming you wouldn't want to spend more than 10 seconds in there. The smell of fish fills the entire room and gets into your clothes so you come out smelling like a fried piece of fish. The food itself is not very good either. The scallops are rubbery and the fish is extremely salty. You can still taste the ocean on the fish when you eat it. Won't be paying this place another visit... EVER! read more

Great fresh-tasting seafood, with large portions. Good value overall. Excellent tartar sauce! I have been here twice and will come back. This time I had clam strips, and my friend had fried shrimp. Both excellent! read more

She burnt my crab cake and still served it to me. I explained to her it was burnt. It was not even brown. She said everybody likes it. She kept telling me reasons why it wasn't. I told her I didnt want it. Instead of her making it right she asked if I wanted my money! I got my money and will not be back read more

It used to be a reliable place to get some fried fish. But, since the place has been under new ownership in 2015. This place sucks @$$! On my last visit, not only did the fish look old and nasty, but the cook had a nasty attitude as well! I'll never return here. You have been warned. read more

I have eaten here for many years and found the food to be pretty good. However recently (2016) quality has really taken a nose dive. Firstly, they use liquid shortening to fry their food; this is the absolute worse cooking oil anyone could use health wise. The fryers are old and bear marks of not being cleaned in a very long time. In general the place looks unsanitary. What prompted me to write this review however, was that on two occasions recently, I received fried shrimp that were definitely spoiled. The odor emanating from the shrimp was so strong (even after frying) that I had to discard them in a public trash unit and not my house. Having food that may not be tasty is a downer but having food that could harm you health wise is down right dangerous. I will not eat here again. read more

How in the world can that other reviewer give it one 1 star. Fish and chips is the way to go for Seafood Shanty. It's super good. Outside of that in reality the BEST is their tartar sauce...its is the best tartar sauce I have ever had...even to this day and im in my 30's and a foodie. The Tartarsauce here is spot ON. The fish and chips are good too. Get the whiting meal with tarter sauce and you wont be disappointed. I cannot vouch for anything else. If ever you are in the mood for fish and chips this is the place to go. 15 min. from DC. 15 min. from NoVa and 15 min. from Waldorf. read more

Clearly the California girl wouldn't know good seafood if it hit her in the face. ALL of the good seafood joints smell kind of a bit on the fishy side! Its just how it is. I really like this place. Its owned by a nice family and they work SO VERY hard in this restaurant. They give very nice size portions too. Please ignore the 1 star rating. True seafood lovers know the deal. This place is mobbed on Friday evenings when local people get off work and just want some good old fashioned seafood. read more

Seafood Shanty is my favorite local seafood restaurant in the Fort Washington area! They have the best seasonings and their fish and seafood are full sized portions...not skimpy like some places. I've been eating here for over 10 years and recommend them to my family and neighbors! read more