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Rappahannock Oyster Bar at The Wharf, Washington, DC
Award-winning

Rappahannock Oyster Bar at The Wharf

4.6
4.6
254 Reviews
$30 and under
Oyster Bar

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today
  • Great for outdoor dining
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
  • Neighborhood
    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 254 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Great for outdoor dining

  • District of Columbia

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Rappahannock Oyster Bar at The Wharf offers "fantastic oysters" and a delightful seafood selection. Guests applaud the "amazing service," particularly from staff like Patrick and Levi. The location provides a "quiet" and scenic setting on the pier. While some mention inconsistent service, the "delicious food" consistently impresses.

254 Reviews
  1. Kevin

    VIP

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great service - good food - cold in dining area - bar looks cozier

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  2. marcy

    VIP

    Las Vegas

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Staff was extremely nice and efficient. Excellent crab cake and fried oysters.

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  3. Shaun

    Washington DC

    15 reviews

    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The fried cheese and spinach on the oyster was amazing. Price is a bit steep for them, but it is an oyster restaurant so be prepared. Diego our server was exceptional. Attentive, professional and kind. Can’t say enough about him. The ambience was nice, a bit compact but when the weather gets warmer it’ll open up more space.

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  4. john

    West Palm Beach

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a wonderful meal and Levi gave great service. Bartender also made a great martini. Will definitely be back.

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  5. edwin

    Baltimore

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience. The service, food, and drinks were amazing!

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  6. Gwen

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It was chilly in the main dining area, though the heaters were appreciated.

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  7. Eric

    VIP

    San Diego

    52 reviews

    2.0

    52 reviews

    Dined on January 2, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Service was ok, but the food was over salted. Had a reservation there again for a later date but cancelled it. I won’t be back.

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  8. Natalie

    Pittsburgh

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We wanted a place with oysters, good burgers and salad. This was it! Great, easy meal.

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  9. Sean

    Naples

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 28, 2024

    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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  10. Teri

    VIP

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 24, 2024

    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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FAQs

Rappahannock Oyster Bar at The Wharf is rated 4.6 stars by 254 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 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
  • Neighborhood
    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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