This is very hard to believe that I've never reviewed the "old" version of the Fish Market, but since it changed ownership and completely revamped the venue, I'll review the new version! :) First, I can't believe how crowded this place is since the reopening. Parking is ALWAYS a challenge every time that I've come. Once you walk inside you realize, this is NOT the same ole Fish Market. Talk about a total gut job. Formally, the restaurant was a traditional sit down neighborhood spot. Now, it has totally transformed into a sports bar with TV's all over the place. Fish Market has in my opinion the largest bar in the DMV. It is humongous! I applaud them for knowing where the money is and that's the bar! They also have a nice number of pub tables throughout, so as far as flow goes, I like this flow better than the former Fish Market. The menu has totally changed. I must say, I liked the old one better because it was a traditional seafood restaurant with all of your favorites. Now, its wings, pizza, fried fish and a couple entrees like salmon and shrimp pasta. All and all, it's a great spot if you want a strong drink at a decent price and even though it's mostly bar food, it's pretty damn good, especially the seafood pizza... Hittin!! read more

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1st time here, on a Saturday night ahead of a major snowstorm. Found parking right outfront. I was told that usually, parking is hard to come by. Walk in and get patted down, bag check. Easy enough. Plenty of tables/chairs/bar space. Walked in around 7pm to a Live DJ playing today's hits, gogo, and old school 70s RnB before we left around 9p. Place was nearly packed! Everyone was vibing and having a good time! We found barspace. Bartender came only promptly and checked on us. She didn't return for a long time tho after we rec'd our drinks. I ordered the Chicken box (4 wings) and fries. The fries were the best part. Wings came up super hot, so I ate them for breakfast the next morning lol A little ratchet, a little local, all fun. Apparently, they also have happy hour starting at 11am til maybe 6pm during the week ***Gratuity is automatically included at the bar*** I would come back read more

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A massive transformation here since my last visit before 2020. The Fish Market has rebranded from a traditional sit-down neighborhood seafood spot into a lively sports bar with an expanded bar area and a revamped menu (tacos, wings, quesadillas). Under new ownership, they are clearly catering to a specific crowd. While the food itself was surprisingly good, the logistics were frustrating. You have to undergo security bag checks and pat-downs just to get inside the restaurant, and ordering your food has to be done through the liquor store. During my recent to-go visit, I ordered a burger, but the staff did not ask for my preferred cooking temperature. Also, when I mentioned to the clerk that it was my first time back in years, he just said "Oh." Profit margins seem to take precedence over client satisfaction. Good food, but the bizarre ordering process, strict security, and indifferent service took away from the experience. read more

Ventured out to The Fishmarket restaurant for food and drinks while in Maryland. I was not impressed with their fried shrimp, actually I was disappointed. It reminded me of eating fried shrimp from the Chinese restaurant. However, the crab dip was delicious. It made up for the Shrimp. The drinks were pretty strong, a nicely blended rum and coke. It's a nice restaurant with a lively crowd. Great music playing in the background and extremely nice staff. I would definitely go back to try other items on the menu. read more

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I had only been to the Fish Market once before the renovations, but I have to say, the new updates make the space feel much more open with plenty of TVs and seating. It does get pretty crowded around 6 PM, but as the night goes on, the crowd starts to die down. The drinks were a bit of a mixed experience--my first one tasted watered down, but the ones after that were much stronger. The food was solid overall. The honey lemon pepper wings could use more sauce, but the Old Bay wings? Absolute fire! My only real complaint is the staffing. If the restaurant knows it gets busy, there should be enough staff to handle the rush. I noticed people at the bar waiting 30+ minutes to be served, and it seemed like the bartenders were also handling tables, which slowed things down. That said, you can definitely tell this is a local favorite, and the vibes are super chill. I'd return! read more

The Fishmarket - Seafood Near Me - Clinton, Maryland

So, one I am definitely giving 3 stars because the service was not great. However, the food was amazing!! Walked in thinking that this would be a different atmosphere from what I was told, but it kind of reminded me of another establishment that I had been to In Baltimore. I will not say that I won't try it again but now I am more aware I would definitely be going at a different time and day. No lie the music was great even enough room to do a line dance. But again the stars are not because of the food or the ambiance it was the service. read more

I never came to The Fishmarket before its grand reopening. However, I did visit for the first time on a Saturday evening around 7pm. The DJ was spinning and the parking lot was full! I had the surf and turf quesadilla. It has steak, shrimp, onion, mushrooms, and green peppers in it. Very delicious and came out hot! The drinks are strong and priced well. I'll definitely be back! read more

The Fishmarket - Surf and turf quesadilla - Seafood Near Me - Clinton, Maryland

Had a terrible experience. The Bartendar overcharged me and when I brought it to her attention she became combative, threatened me, and said I was broke. After asking to speak to a manager I was threatened to be killed. Will never go back to this place. read more

I've been several times. I'm new-ish to the area so I've been looking for a place to listen to music meet people and socialize. This checks the boxes. But I've ordered chicken several times and I don't like it. lol. People say the wings are good but I don't get it. Maybe I'm ordering the wrong ones. The fish was just okay too The bartenders are cute flirty but definitely pay more attention to the men-once one of the guys came over and bought our drink our drinks were flowing nonstop-in their defense I think he was a regular but I still felt some type of way. Sometimes they are strong and sometimes they are not. It's a fun place to get out the house but I'll need to explore the menu more before I recommend this as a go to eating spot. Social spot-definitely though. The live music nights are awesome. read more

This place seems better than before. Parking lot is always packed since it was sold. They have a Dj playing here on Saturday's. Not sure if it's daily or just on the weekend. It has a mixed crowd. Music wasn't too loud that it wasn't enjoyable. The service was quick and the food was hot and fresh. I just wish they didn't fry my chicken so hard. The margaritas honestly was terrible. I think they use the cheapest mixer/lime juice they could find. I don't want anymore parts of their margaritas. If I return I would stick to vodka and cranberry just to be safe. Vibe always good here. It use to have a bad smell before it was sold, kudos to the new owners for getting rid of that fishy smell. It's overall a good chill out spot. Not to mention it's full of TV's read more

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The Fish Market serves up some seriously good food! The chicken wings and fried fish were especially delicious--crispy, well-seasoned, and cooked just right. If you're going for the flavor, it's worth the visit. A few things to be aware of: the place seemed understaffed, the floors were sticky, and there's a pat-down upon entering, which can catch you off guard if you're not expecting it. Still, the food hits the spot, and I'd go back just for those wings and fish! read more

I give this place 4 stats because of or bartender Tammy this was our first time here and her service made it worth staying Iwe live over an hour away however I would come back just for the vibes of the people which seemed laid back and I would request the same bartender oh and I didn't give the last star because I didn't like the breaded shrimp at all again service is Everything for me they need 5 more Tammy's read more

Went here for the first time a few days ago with some friends. It was crowded but a good vibe. The drinks are really good but strong so keep that in mind. I got the crab imperial side of garlic spinach( amazing) and fries. We also had the shrimp and wings I forgot to take a pic of those. Slushie drinks and mixed drinks. Our bartender was amazing Love her. I want to visit more so hopefully when the management changes I'll have the same experience or better( we will see) read more

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As a Southerner at heart, I'm very picky about my fish--soft, fishy fish is a no-go for me. But let me tell you, the whiting plate at The Fish Market in Clinton? Easily the best I've had out here! Perfectly fried, well-seasoned, and exactly how I like it. I also got a Don and pineapple juice, and let's just say... the drink was strong. The pineapple juice was giving more "food coloring" than actual juice, but hey, I wasn't mad at it. To top it all off, the price was super affordable--less than $30 for everything. Plus, they're open late, which is a huge bonus. I'll definitely be coming back! read more

The Fish market has gone down. It is definitely not how it used to be to be. This place have turnt ghetto! Food was okay. But definitely dont like the new set up. Just like a sport bar scene no DJ definitely not like the old fish market. read more

They were not prepared for a big group and they are not handicapped accessible as far as seating. My salmon was delicious. read more

The Fishmarket - Seafood Near Me - Clinton, Maryland

This place is a shit hole. make sure you ask for a recipient all the time. bitch name Ashley made me a drink that was $11, I gave her a $50 bill, and she gave me back $13. I don't think i needed to check my change, next day i look at it (not right) so i went back to the place and she clam the manger had to pull the cameras. I didn't get my money back. i will not tell anyone about this place they suck the big one. hope this place burn to the ground. read more

My two stars are solely for the food which is tasty and plentiful, however nothing else deserves stars. I arrived this past Sunday for a nice drink and some good food and was met with a cold draft. 4 patrons were at the bar all with their coats on when I met ruined how cold it was to the older black male at the bar he said no it's not until the other patrons confirmed and said it was cold. Two asked for their food to go because it was too cold and the other said he couldn't feel his fingers. This did still not incline nor encourage the older gentlemen to turn the ceiling fans off or the heat up. There is no such thing as customer service here, you are barely greeted when you walk thru the door and the female waiters get easily overwhelmed. It was basically empty while I dined with a total of 9 people in the whole place yet when someone walked thru the door they instantly said how many because we only have one waiter. Hunny hire some younger waitresses if at barely 25% capacity your staff can't keep up. They have a for sale sign up so this may be a short lived staple as it's gone down hill and appears they are ready to throw in the towel. read more

The Fishmarket - I had been waiting all week for this. So tasty and perfectly seasoned. - Seafood Near Me - Clinton, Maryland

It's not like it use to be. The setting is nicer, but no live music anymore. The staff were very nice and drinks were great. It's not as warm as I remember. The menu has changed, not bad, just favorite items are no longer there read more

More security More wait staff More help at bar to place orders MORE SECURITY through out the establishment. I recently visited the FISH MARKET . While eating my quesadilla two guys started fighting, knocking tables over. Moving over to where we were sitting, causing us to run from our table, leaving food and drinks. My friend was practically corned by these two guys. We ended our night after this. This was my first time back since the reopening. I'm disappointed FISH MARKET doesn't have a handle on the safety of its patrons. The food and drinks were decent. We came in after 9pm, extremely crowded. Maybe an earlier time to come is a better atmosphere. read more

Love the new layout! Kind of reminds me of the bar at the Yard House! There's definitely more breathing room here! Great on security, service, and cleanliness so far! I went on a Saturday, no dj last week. Tuesday was lit with dj and karaoke, really fun! I had the plain wings...and believe me it was plain lol! Usually lightly seasoned without sauce but these weren't it! New appetizer menu... no dinner options, no oysters, etc. Drinks are nothing like the previous Fish Market. Yall remember those drinks?? Nope this establishment has weak drinks, no jiggers but they definitely eyeballing those measurements. After 6pm no glasses, it will be those small disposable cups. So maybe get your eat n drink on somewhere else then stop in for the entertainment and do beers. Sit at the bar for better service. Its a short staff, expect long wait if you expect service at the table...good luck! Lol read more

I love my bartenders here!! Arsharae and Shaun are my number one bartenders! They both have awesome personalities and customer service! It gets pretty packed so you'll need so patience however both are efficient and timely when taking your order! New owners have changed the menu and are now offering great wraps and the salads are so fresh! Check out the new fish market and ask for Rae or Shaun you won't be disappointed! read more

I went on October 18th to a birthday celebration from 5-9pm. We were sitting at the tables near the bathroom area on the left as you come into the bar. We were greeted by a waiter who we found out later was one of the bartenders. She was rude when she approached us and said, "If y'all want to order at this table, one of you has to put a card down at the bar." It threw us aback for a moment. We didn't get a hello or hi, my name is... This went on the entire night. We placed an order for drinks, which took forever to come. When she came back to get payment, she rudely walked up and said, "You paying that now?" She didn't ask if we wanted another drink or if we wanted a menu, NOTHING. We paid our bill, and she brought us back the wrong card. She set it down on the table and walked away. We had to chase her down to tell her that was not our card. That was not responsible at all. We didn't get an apology; she just set the correct one down on the table after she had to get it from another customer. We could not believe it. The atmosphere was dry, the bartenders were not smiling, they were all rude, and I just wanted to get out of there. The old Fish Market was a totally different experience. I will NEVER fraternize at this place again, and I don't recommend it to anyone. Disrespect when you're spending your money should NOT be tolerated. read more

EVERYTHING INCLUDING THE MANAGER WAS HORRIBLE. The service was horrible,our order came wrong and we were forced to pay an 18% gratuity eventho the waitress forgot my drink and put our order in wrong, I would NOT RECOMMEND THIS PLACE !!!! read more

Great service .... Nikki & Ashley are by far the best two bartenders on the weekend there. Any other time the drinks taste like water. Plz sit at the bar tables never get great service. read more

This was the spot for good live music and dancing with great drinks and food and atmosphere. Glad to see it reopened

terrible service bartenders are jealous of the female customers only service males... sat for 30 mins before getting greeted by another bartender who section it wasn't even i do not recommend! read more

I ate there on December 15, 2025 my first time there under new management. First let me say it is nicely redecorated. There is a giant bar in the middle of the room and they had a DJ spinning music. I ordered the fried oyster basket with cold slaw and a coke. I have been eating oysters for decades prepared in many ways BUT this is the first time they were nasty. They were not seasoned so I tasted the cheap old oil they were cooked in. The slaw was warm and tasteless and the fries were ok. The coke was delicious. I was hungry and ate half my food and left the rest. I didn't even think to take the leftovers home. When I paid my bill in cash, the bartender kept my change. NOW, there was entertainment. The barmaid (African American woman with a close cut and white hair with waaaaay too many tattoos proceeded to argue with a customer who had to pay $3 for a soda. They were VERY loud and disturbing. I reached for my taser. Also, there was a sister at the bar who may have had too much to drink in a burgundy puffer coat who thought it necessary to holler in an aggressive tone at the gentleman next to her. This was a friendly exchange. I could see she felt the need to be seen...funny looking sista. The music and soda were nice but not enough to make me ever go in there again. read more

If I could give 0 stars, I certainly would. Such a tremendous disappointment! I came to the Fish Market on Monday May 26,2025. These bartenders take unprofessionalism and rudeness to a whole new level. Terrible attitudes! Not to mention the wait time to be acknowledged and waited on. I simply asked a question and was given MAJOR attitude! If she, the one with the blonde braids named Ashley, doesn't want or care to deal with the bar patrons she should find other employment. It's a shame that they just opened back up under new ownership and I've heard so many negative things about this place. Just all of the negative reviews alone should deter people from going there. But I thought I'd give them a shot. Horrible decision. I wont ever be going back, that's for sure. Good riddance. read more

Get ready for some of the worst food and piss poor customer service you ever seen! The only redeeming quality about this place is the karaoke and price, this place is packed so go for the vibes, because there is literally no other reason to go! read more

Service is super slow.To non existence. Been here for a full hour and not 1 waitress came to ask what we needed. The waitress was busy eating behind the bar. Try to support our local establishments and they never live up to any kind of satisfaction. Very very disappointed. Had to order a drink from the bar. And that took 20 minutes. Won't be returning.... read more

The Fishmarket is a haven for the local Black community. We visited on a Wedding evening and there was live music band that patrons were excited to hear. And rightfully so, on top of being good musicians they had magnetic energy. The soloists featured local hidden talents, all whom could rival some of your favorite vocalist. The food: There are a myriad of seafood selections including crab legs (which they were out of ). My lump crab meat was fresh and melted in my mouth. So good! I ordered the crab dip (needless to say I was craving crab) and it was okay a little too thick for my preference. The steamed and fried shrimp were both a hit, as were the crab cakes. It doesn't seem like there's a bad food choice here, everyone at my table loved their choices. We waited about 35 minutes to be seated. There's large bar area. The earlier you arrive the less wait time. There's a parking lot and it's competitive. Overall, a great dining experience. read more

Ordered the salmon with spinach and a side of rice. First thing is the whole entree was watery. I don't like watered down food. The rice seemed like it was over cooked. It had clumps of rice stuck together & I had to chop up the rice clumps. read more

I'm writing this but I feel like I can't fairly review this restaurant because I didn't stay to see the live band. The entertainment at this spot is part of its appeal in the community. I will review the food. I had the broiled seafood platter with crab cakes and scallops. It was pretty good. I also had the royal crown apple caramel drink and it went down smoothly. We came during happy hour when the drinks were nice and cheap but not my royal crown which was almost 11 dollars. However the drink size was decent and that's what you're going to pay and most times even more in the dmv. This is a favorite spot for the slightly mature crowd as most customers there looked 40-60's and many seemed to know each other well. A definite cheers atmosphere where everyone knows your name. Next time I'll stay for the band. read more

A go-to for my mom, aunt, and I when I wanna hang out with the aunties and uncles for a night lol the crowd is mostly 40 and over but there's always a handful of 20-30 year olds hanging around. The workers and owner are friendly (we've been going here for years) and the food is decent. Drinks are strong-I always get the "Mexican Bulldog" aka a coronarita. The ambiance is nothing to rave about and there's a small space near the DJ where the old folks can get down and dance and boy do they! Lol the live band is always a nice little change on the weekends, though it gets pretty loud as you can imagine. Will continue to come here until I either have a bad experience or they shut down read more

My husband and I had dinner at the Fish Market restaurant today (07/21/2024). The food was delicious. Served hot, timely and at an affordable price. We also enjoyed the music DJ'd in the background. I'd highly recommend this restaurant. read more

Good times! We came for dinner and they had great service, good food and the DJ was jamming all the RnB classics! Folks were dancing and the bar was packed. Definitely a casual spot, so don't expect anything fancy but We loved it. Will def come back! read more

The Fishmarket - Seafood Pasta - Seafood Near Me - Clinton, Maryland

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5 Stars for FUN. Met some friends here and we had a blast! Very crowded- but a good crowd. Plenty of good food on the menu (not so much for vegetarians). I just had hush puppies and fries and they were good. The drinks were good as well. The majority of the fun was surrounded around the live music. read more

The Fishmarket - Seafood Near Me - Clinton, Maryland

Chris has the best customer service known to man kind he added the friendship and fun all restaurants need he had a smile that was inviting he was so helpful with ever little thing he has the best of beards he had the best demeanor of any one here he was polite and respectful read more

I was pleasantly surprised by the food...as you will see below. Atmosphere: Hip-hop, R&B and rap music, and pretty loud inside once you walk in. There's a jazz band on some days of the week, so I can imagine it being even louder. And it is highly decorated in themes of the sea, which is cool, but almost over saturation. Service: Our server was trying hard. Almost way too hard. Came out multiple times and just gave us extra waters 'just in case'... wanted to retrieve one of the plates of a companion who went to the restroom... but he did make two grave mistakes: 1) told us a special that they no longer had available (fried softshell crab), and 2) told us a dessert (cheesecake) that they no longer had available. This is a must-do in restaurant service! Check your stock! Otherwise, I was very very impressed with the food. I got the Seafood salad, which had perfectly cooked/marinated salmon, scallops, and shrimp, over a bed of mixed greens, with a side of strawberries, cantaloupe, and tomatoes. deelicious. The sauce went perfect with the salad--I didn't feel the need to add additional dressing or cheese, and it filled me up just right! Will definitely be coming back to try more of the food. read more

The Fishmarket - Mixed seafood salad - Seafood Near Me - Clinton, Maryland