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1201 F St. NW, Washington, DC 20004 | 202-347-2277 | Web site »
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Neighborhood:

Downtown

Metro:

Metro Center (Red, Blue and Orange lines), Gallery Place-Chinatown (Red, Green and Yellow lines)

Cuisines:

American, Seafood

Tags:

seafood, oysters, crab cakes

hours:

Mon-Thu 11:30 am-10 pm; Fri 11:30 am-11 pm; Sat 5-11 pm; Sun 5-9 pm

Atmosphere:

For Groups, Private Room

Price:

$$$

Quick Take

(Leah L. Jones for The Washington Post)

Diners step back in time at this dashing ode to fish.

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Editorial Review

Critic Rating:

The Food section rated this restaurant's crab cake for a July 2009 story about the area's best.

With its chunky meat and generous size, Oceanaire's crab cake might have topped almost any we tried but for one thing. Along with the hint of dry mustard, Old Bay and parsley was salt: way too much salt that left us parched even after downing a two-liter bottle of water that afternoon. A one-time mistake? This cake is still worth a try: The domestic crab -- from Maryland when possible -- was nice and sweet, and the complementary pickle plate and half-loaf of sourdough made this a meal.

Two 5-ounce jumbo-lump crab cakes, $31.95

(July 29, 2009)

 
 
 
 
 

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Why can't I live here?

Posted by jgelski | Sep 20, 2009 | Mark as Inappropriate

Visited D.C. recently and HAD to have a seafood fix. Oceanaire was outstanding. Perfectly fresh, perfectly seasoned, perfectly served. Alas, had to return to Cleveland the next day. I WILL return to Oceanaire.

Outstanding

Posted by stacy21 | Sep 09, 2009 | Mark as Inappropriate

The raw bar is oustanding! If you have a larger group at the table, you MUST order the seafood sampler. Service is always excellent - never let us down.

Perfection

Posted by nickkeith62 | Jun 13, 2009 | Mark as Inappropriate

The seafood is the best and the caviar is outstanding. The service is not to be exceeded; Alex is the best of the best! Together the food and service is always a pleasing occasion.

Fastastic

Posted by BGlorified2 | Apr 24, 2009 | Mark as Inappropriate

Crab Cakes do not contain shells and other "fillers." All Back Fin Lump Crabmeat.

Excellent food and service!

Posted by kmurphytemp | Jan 22, 2009 | Mark as Inappropriate

I would eat here seven days a week if I could. The food is fantastic and the service is wonderful. Fresh seafood and simple dishes done the right way.

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