Family had recommended Cameron's for seafood and fish platters. After hearing how good their fried…read moreoysters, black bass, rockfish and perch platters were, I decided to give them a try. I ordered a pint of fried oysters, yes a pint for myself, the oysters were fresh, perfectly fried, crispy, not greasy and tasted delicious. Condiments included Cholula Hot Sauce and Heinz Tartar Sauce. The only additional item I could have used was a lemon wedge. Service was friendly, after ordering I was asked to return in 20 minutes, 19 minutes after ordering I walked back into Cameron's and my food was ready. Definitely will return for more oysters and will give fried fish options, especially the bone fish options a try.

Ugh... where do I even start?! I ordered the "Ultimate" fried seafood platter and it was anything…read morebut. I swapped the usual fish for ocean perch (bone) and received THREE tiny, toddler-sized fillet strips and that I paid an up-charge. Then came the shrimp situation -- 3 "spiced" steamed shrimp that had zero seasoning and tasted rubbery, plus 3 battered shrimp that showed up as rock-hard, nearly black coconut shrimp. Completely unacceptable. I'll give credit where it's due: the roll, fries, and crab cake were decent. That's the only reason this isn't a complete zero across the board. But the second order sealed it for me -- those stuffed shrimp should have NEVER left the kitchen. Hard, burnt, overcooked, inedible... The mac and cheese was watery and running all over the plate like soup. Only the fried okra was halfway decent. Cameron's seriously needs new cooks and better management. This was a waste of money, and I won't be returning.

Ms. Gloria is an ANGEL!!!!!!! Gloria is Knowledgeable &…read moreKind. I would definitely recommend stopping by to get your life RIGHT.

Gloria is very knowledgeable. I appreciate her advice and have recommended the store to my friends…read moreand family.

I think this store is a really great idea and has a lot of options to choose from. It's nestled…read moreinside a collective arts center that has a lot of variety of services and goods to offer to the community so it's like a one-stop shop. Honestly, the reason I think this store is great is that it allows greater access to organic foods and foods for alternative eating lifestyles in a community that may not have the same access as others. It's perfect for my sister and I, who are vegetarians, and it's within walking distance of the main strip of Anacostia. Change has to start somewhere and this store is just the beginning. So stop in and help this business grow so it can continue to change the community from within. Check out the other stores and spaces while you're there & don't forget your reusable bag.

The Fresh Food Factory Market is a MUCH needed addition to SE DC. It's located inside the Anacostia…read moreArts Center so the hours are dictated by the arts center, but they still keep reasonable hours. The owner is kind and passionate about breaking through the food desert in Wards 7 and 8. The store itself is set up like a small organic market with fresh produce, local products, and other products. You could easily get most of your groceries here and the prices are reasonable for quality goods. They sell wine, snacks, fruit, literally almost everything! They also teach healthy cooking classes and host other events.

Went here to get some snacks and lunch for flight back home. The prices here are cheaper than the…read moreother grocery stores and they have a large variety.

I'll be the first to admit that Aldi used to make me itch…read more Like Dollar General and Dollar Stores for the most part still do. Back in the day, Aldi stores had product that was poorly merchandised and the interior of their stores reminded me of food pantries. Very uninviting, disorganized, basic and off-brand...so I avoided them except for the occasional crate of strawberries or piece of fruit - which I would quickly buy, then leave. That was about five years ago. I bought a lime one time I think, but I was building up my nerve over time in small doses lol. I started going into a few more Aldi locations consistently about two years ago after someone turned me on to those CLANCY'S chips. Couldn't believe how good they were and for such a ridiculously low price. For many years prior I was going to regular grocery stores or Walmart/Target spending $4-$6 for a "family size" bag of chips that's two-thirds air anyway. Where those KETTLE brand chips were on "sale" for $2.50 a bag. Otherwise, $5 a bag. I don't buy chips from anywhere other than Aldi now. Same chips $1 a bag, or less depending on which you buy. Although limited, their produce is suprisingly good too. And even some organic stuff if that's your thing. An Aldi cucumber - 49¢. A Safeway cucumber - $1.29 An Aldi avocado - 69¢. Safeway/Giant - $1.59 Mixed salad greens, Aldi $2.49. Safeway - $6. They even sell a smaller size where Safeway only sells the $6 plastic package. The lines are often too long; you bag your own groceries (so bring your reusable bags); no self checkout; buy your plastic bags; all maladies not uncommon to the traditional chains these days so no big deal there. Oh, and you'll pay 25¢ to rent a cart but often people are leaving as you're entering and will offer theirs. Either way, also no big deal. The chips got my attention and reaquainted me with the Aldi brand. I've migrated into the produce so who knows what's next. I'm still working my way up! Pleased to report that Aldi's has also remodeled most of their stores. The chain has grown on me and no longer makes me itch. Scoring = 4 Also, owned by the same folks that own TRADER JOE'S.

Pepper Palace is a hot sauce lovers paradise! You can find a hot sauce flavor to satisfy any…read morepalate, from sauces made with ghost peppers, to milder flavors that you could safely serve to a child. One of the highlights of visiting Pepper Palace is that they have a ton sauces on display that you can try before you buy. Not only do they sell hot sauce, they also have items such as: rubs, cocktail mix, salsa, and novelty edible treats and candies.

They have a good selection of hot sauce. It was impressive. However they did not have much travel…read moresets available. The bag fee was also higher than usual for a small brown paper bag.

I've been shopping at Captain White's for over 40 years on the Water Front and in Oxon Hill!…read more Absolutely fresh and delicious

Captain White Seafood Review - 10/10…read more If fresh seafood is what you're looking for, Captain White is one of my favorite places to shop. I've been there several times, and the quality has always been consistent. It's always busy, which tells me people know they're getting fresh seafood. Even when the parking lot is packed, there's plenty of free parking, so I've never had trouble finding a space. The atmosphere is exactly what you'd expect from a seafood market. You'll smell fresh fish when you walk in, but it's not an unpleasant odor--it's simply the smell of fresh seafood. One of the things I appreciate most is the staff. They've always been friendly, patient, and helpful whenever I've needed assistance or had questions. Over the years, I've purchased crabs , oysters , black bass, whiting, trout, spot, crawfish , and shrimp . Every purchase has been fresh and delicious. Their tartar sauce is also worth picking up if you're planning a seafood dinner. Now, I'm not a crab expert, so I can't compare them to every seafood market around. I can only speak from my own experience, and the crabs I've purchased have always been good. If you're going for crabs, get there early. They sell quickly, especially during the summer months. Another reason I keep coming back is the daily specials. They often have great seasonal deals, making it a perfect time to stock up on fresh seafood. Final Rating: 10/10 Fresh seafood, helpful staff, free parking, and consistently great quality make Captain White a place I'll continue to recommend.

The is a hidden gem!…read more Even though the parking lot looks busy, when you walk inside, it's not. The produce looks fresh and the shelves were fully stocked.

This is a really cool market to check out. They have a variety of foods down each aisle organized…read moreby different ethnicities. They have an Asian aisle with ramen, spices, yummy snacks, along with different meats and a lot of fruits that I don't see back home in Florida. I was able to buy my favorite for a good price called genup! It was fun going through the different aisles. The place was pretty clean too even with all the different meat selections they had.

They are closed permanently. A burger spot sits there now!…read more Although at Kasco I never had an issue! Rand were always big and good

I was in Oxon Hill for an assignment and seen this establishment…read more Now don't be fooled by the look of the place. The food here is spectacular. I could've eaten here every day while on my assignment because the menu is insane. I ordered the Jumbo fried shrimp and Shrimp fried rice. The shrimp were fried perfectly and seasoned to the T. The fried rice was the best I've had in a long time. I loved that it had bean sprouts, they provide the necessary crunch and not too greasy. Jam packed with shrimp. Legit good food and its inexpensive. Now the customer service is terrible. The gentlemen that was running the front was also assisting with cooking. We waited about 5 minutes to even get our order taken. And when he did take our order it was very rushed as if he had no time for us. They do have parking out front and the back of the place.

I love this place. It NEVER disappoints! The selection of hard-to-find multi-cultural items and…read moreingredients is top notch, and the store is always well-stocked! Even during busy times like during the holidays, the shelves are always full and neat. The store is always clean and well maintained. The meats and seafood are top quality, the produce is fresh, and like I mentioned, the shelves are always stocked. The staff is friendly and helpful too. This is, hands down, my favorite grocery store.

I watched the workers take fish (salmon) from the refrigerator unwrap it pay it dry with paper…read moretowel and rewrap it with a new date. This is a poor practice that can make you sick. The manager of the seafood department freezes the dead whole lobster not knowing that the meat can be bad and can cause you to get sick. They leave the dead crabs hoping some unexpected person who is unaware about buying crabs purchase them. They have very bad practices when it comes to food safety. The Asian guy over seafood is the worst and teaches the Hispanic employees to be nasty to black people.

During one of my walks around National Harbor to get the lay of the land, I noticed IT'SUGAR and it…read moreimmediately piqued my interest. I like candy - especially fruity and chewy varieties. That, combined with the fact that candy stores seem to be having a moment, put me in a position to check this place out. So before we headed out to the train station, we made a quick stop here. IT'SUGAR is a chain/franchise, with multiple locations across the country. In my perspective, this store is large with a good selection. They have packaged brands that we all know, plus the option to buy in bulk or in takeaway packages. I saw most of the usual suspects, as well as brands I didn't recognize as well as a large selection of Swedish candy which is currently trending. You can by bulk candy either by weight or volume; I decided to go the latter and choose one of their containers that can be filled as much as possible as long as the lid closed. I mostly stuck to the fruity and chewy candies which were quite good. It wasn't busy at all when we were there, so checkout was super fast. Overall, I was impressed with IT'SUGAR - really good variety and a place I would seek out for some sweets.

While visiting National Harbor, we stopped by IT'SUGAR--and it was such a cute, quaint little spot!…read more I've seen this franchise before (I think in Myrtle Beach), but that location was a lot bigger. This one was smaller, but still packed with fun. The kids absolutely loved it--they went crazy over all the candy options! Now let's talk about the price...because baby, candy added up QUICK. For three kids and my little bit of Swedish fish, I spent $62, which is a bit much for candy in my opinion. But hey, it was spring break, and they had a great time, so I let it slide. The associate working there was very patient with the kids,--it was a lot going on with all that excitement and sugar overload! I didn't grab any pictures, but overall it was a fun stop and a great treat for the kids. Rating: 4/5