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Rappahannock Oyster Bar at The Wharf, Washington, DC
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Rappahannock Oyster Bar at The Wharf

4.4
4.4
246 Reviews
$30 and under
Oyster Bar

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 15 times today
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for business meals
  • Charming
Rappahannock Oyster Bar (Wharf) occupies the restored historic oyster shed (circa 1912) building at the Municipal Fish Market (the oldest fish market in the United States). The restaurant serves a line up of small plate offerings, wines, craft beers, unique cocktails, and of course, our very own celebrated shellfish.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Oyster Bar, Seafood, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (202) 484-0572
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Danny Ahn
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Neighbourhood
    Southwest Waterfront
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    Waterfront Metro Station
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 246 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • District of Columbia

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Rappahannock Oyster Bar at The Wharf is celebrated for its "excellent, fresh oysters and seafood options" in a picturesque waterfront setting. Guests rave about the "attentive service" and delightful outdoor seating. While some found service slow, the "delicious" food and vibrant atmosphere make it a must-visit for seafood enthusiasts.

246 Reviews
  1. Sean

    Naples

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Patrick wasa great server very friendly knowledgeable attentive always he always seemed to be back at the perfect time

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  2. Teri

    VIP

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love it here. Christmas Eve dinner was wonderful relaxing experience.

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  3. Nicole

    VIP

    Washington DC

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on December 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was absolutely delicious and our server was knowledgeable and amazing!

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  4. Ailin

    VIP

    Miami

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on December 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It’s one of my favorite restaurants in DC. My first stop when we fly in from Miami. The Salties are the best oyster by far.

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  5. Vandeberg

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food, service, and overall experience. Cold night, on the patio - still cool even with the patio wraps. Great time overall. Reservation on OpenTable.

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  6. Alex

    VIP

    New York City

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The oysters are fantastic and worth the stop. Less impressed w the po boy.

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  7. Devon

    San Francisco

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 19, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Reservation at 7pm We arrived at 7pm We were sat at 7:16 pm We met our server at 7:38 pm No Tabasco

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  8. Jason

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A must stop whenever in that part of the city, check it out

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  9. Darin

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    They were understaffed, so service was kind of slow. I think they had one person for the outside, and one for the inside. They didn't have a hostess present either, which meant the servers were also doing the seating as well. Still, our server was fantastic, and the food was delicious. My wife enjoyed the oysters and cocktail shrimp. They don't have a kids menu, but they do kids portions of the burger, fried basket, and one other item. She had the fried basket. I has the crab cake; it had barely any filler (a plus) and was well seasoned.

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  10. Tessa

    VIP

    Richmond

    47 reviews

    5.0

    47 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My experience at Rappahannock Oyster Bar was wonderful. The food was delicious & the service courteous & attentive. I am always impressed when a restaurant is flexible enough to seat me a little earlier than my reservation because that is definitely a plus for me when traveling to DC. Traffic was a nightmare & it was nice to be able to be seated early & to get to relax. My only negative comment was I was dining out for my husband’s birthday & I indicated that on my reservations. There were no perks for this. That was disappointing. Most restaurants I go to have a little something extra for birthdays but apparently not this one.

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Rappahannock Oyster Bar at The Wharf is rated 4.4 stars by 246 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 15 times today
Google Map for Rappahannock Oyster Bar at The Wharf

1150 Maine Ave SW, Washington, DC 20024

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Neighbourhood
    Southwest Waterfront
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Oyster Bar, Seafood, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    Waterfront Metro Station
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Danny Ahn
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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