Cordelia Fishbar

Name: Cordelia Fishbar
Address: 550 Morse St NE, Washington, DC, United States, 20002
Telephone: (202) 925-5020
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.7

4.7

96 Reviews

$50 and over

Seafood

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 28 times today

Good for special occasions
Good for groups
Neighbourhood gem

Cordelia draws on regional culinary influences from Spain, Portugal, Asia, and the Americas – focusing on areas that use high heat charcoal to coax the best out of fish, alongside a diverse offering of conserva, crudo and cured seafood.

Happy Hour Monday thru Friday from 4-6 pm and late-night.
Weekend Brunch from 10am-4pm.

Chef Rene Caceres
General Manager Sonya Znati

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Seafood, Mediterranean, Spanish
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(202) 925-5020
Website
https://www.cordeliadc.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Rene Caceres
Private party facilities
Our Cove dining room seats up to 45 guests and is available for private dining on select nights of the week. Our entire restaurant is available for a private event on weekdays.

Location
550 Morse St NE, Washington, DC 20002
Neighbourhood
Washington
Cross Street
Morse St NE
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 96 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Washington, D.C. Area
Seafood
Virginia - DC Suburbs
Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Cordelia Fishbar offers a unique dining experience with "fantastic food," particularly the "charcoal roasted oysters" and "grilled calamari." The atmosphere is "lively" with a "warm feeling," making it a "must-visit" spot in DC. While service can sometimes be slow, the staff is generally "attentive" and "knowledgeable," enhancing the overall experience.

96 Reviews

J
Johan
VIP
New York City
75 reviews
5.0
75 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and service were excellent. They did not have the fish that we ordered and proposed an alternative but didn’t tell us that it was $20 more. Aside from that it was overall very good. The smoked trout veloute was exceptional.
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Eboni
VIP
Baltimore
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent server, food, drinks, and ambience. We enjoyed the coal roasted oysters, Seabass, Turbot, shiitake mushrooms, brussels sprouts, potatoes, and broccolini. We will definitely be back.
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Cherie
VIP
Washington DC
78 reviews
5.0
78 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was lovely, if a bit uneven. The deboned roasted Sea Bass was tasty with two sauces (brown butter and black pepper) were perfect, but the cockles were tiny. Drinks were not fancy but of good value. Service was outstanding our server Ebon made us feel pampered.
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Edwyn
Chicago
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was good. Espresso martini was just ok, but the experience overall was pretty good. I recommend the harissa chicken and the tuna crudo.
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Maxwell
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Although the restaurant was a bit noisy and the food a little overpriced, everything was delicious and we would come back for another special occasion.
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Abie
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I was nervous to dine out on Valentine’s Day but it was fantastic!!! We needed a bigger table for everything we ordered:)
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Ken
Atlanta
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Overall our dining experience was very good. Wait staff may have more tables than what is appropriate. Menu is a bit pricey. Ambiance is great and our meal selections were delicious.
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Jay
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great service. Our server knew the menu. Food was excellent. Fish had a great charcoal flavor.
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Adam
VIP
Washington DC
8 reviews
3.0
8 reviews
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
15 minutes before we saw a server. 30 minutes before a drink came out. Truly terrible service by any standard. Food shows promise but let down by either under staffing or under training. Crazy prices for some menu items but such is 2025. $28/glass for the cheapest champagne. Give me a break.
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Norma
Greater Boston
23 reviews
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on February 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The restaurant was relatively empty on a Wednesday evening. Our server was very pleasant and knowledgeable about the menu. The pacing of the courses was very good. We enjoyed everything we ordered. There are some poultry and meat options but the fish dominates the menu and it was inventive and delicious.
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FAQs

Cordelia Fishbar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 925-5020.

Cordelia Fishbar is rated 4.7 stars by 96 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 28 times today

Order delivery or takeout

550 Morse St NE, Washington, DC 20002

Additional information

Cross Street
Morse St NE
Neighbourhood
Washington
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Seafood, Mediterranean, Spanish
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Rene Caceres
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.cordeliadc.com/
Phone number
(202) 925-5020
Private party facilities
Our Cove dining room seats up to 45 guests and is available for private dining on select nights of the week. Our entire restaurant is available for a private event on weekdays.

Cordelia Fishbar

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Menu

What 96 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Cordelia Fishbar offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Cordelia Fishbar restaurant rated?

Is Cordelia Fishbar currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

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