Fish Shop
Category: Seafood Bars, Oyster Bars, Brunch Spots
Neighborhood: The Wharf
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Address: 610 Water St SW, Washington, DC 20024, United States
✨ Vibe
A stylish and eco-conscious sanctuary at The Wharf, blending a nautical-trendy aesthetic with a relaxed, design-forward atmosphere inspired by its award-winning Scottish Highlands roots.
🍸 Best For
Sustainable seafood enthusiasts, waterfront date nights, festive holiday celebrations, and elevated weekend brunch.
🔥 Highlights
- Sustainable Scottish Import: As the first U.S. outpost of a famed Scottish concept, this "carbon neutral" destination pairs hyper-local Mid-Atlantic ingredients with international flair, featuring standouts like Maryland crab crumpets and soft-shell crab.
- Artisanal Interior: The stunning dining room serves as a gallery of sustainability, decorated with reclaimed materials from old fishing boats, site-specific art installations, and local artisan crafts.
- Exceptional Pairings: The beverage program shines with biodynamic wines recommended by an expert sommelier and expertly crafted cocktails that perfectly complement the seasonal seafood menu.
ℹ️ Need to Know
- Visit during the "Gilded Hour" Happy Hour, Monday through Friday from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM, for specially priced pre-dinner apéritifs and seasonal bites.
- The venue features three distinct private dining spaces, including the intimate Ballater Rooms and the 26-guest Boat Room, ideal for personalized celebrations.
🔄 Weekly Events
🐟 Feast of the Seven Fishes
A festive four-course Chef's Menu celebrating Italian-American tradition with antipasti, Maryland clam linguine, baked Maryland lobster, and panettone.
🍽️ Weekday Prix Fixe Lunch
A seasonal weekday lunch menu focused on fresh shellfish and local ingredients.
🥂 Weekend Seafood Brunch
Enjoy a curated brunch menu featuring fresh seafood and seasonal ingredients by the water.
Happy Hour
Join us for a pre-dinner apéritif featuring a special menu of festive cocktails and drinks on the patio or at the bar.
📰 In the News
Reserve your spot now: Fish Shop DC hosts festive Feast of the Seven Fishes all December
Fish Shop DC is celebrating the Feast of the Seven Fishes throughout the month of December, showcasing a special menu inspired by the Italian holiday tradition. Guests can book tables to experience a variety of festive seafood dishes at the Washington, D.C. restaurant.
DC Summer Restaurant Week 2025: Best New Restaurant Deals
Fish Shop is a soaring dining room at the Wharf and an offshoot of a Scottish restaurant location. The menu features seafood-centric dishes such as buffalo fried oysters with blue cheese, fried sugar toads with tamarind and lime, and dry-aged trout with dashi beurre blanc.
Meet Fish Shop, the Scottish Import Flooding the Wharf with Sustainable Seafood
Fish Shop is a sustainable seafood destination at the Wharf in Washington D.C., serving hyper-local Mid-Atlantic ingredients inspired by its original location in the Scottish Highlands. The menu features seasonal highlights like Maryland crab crumpets and soft-shell crabs, complemented by a bar program using local spirits and a dining room decorated with reclaimed materials and unique art installations.
Inside the Galley of the Wharf’s Daring New Fish Shop
Fish Shop at the Wharf is a sustainable seafood destination that blends its Scottish roots with local Mid-Atlantic sourcing, featuring a design-forward interior filled with recycled materials and site-specific art. Led by Chef Ria Montes, the restaurant serves a menu highlighting Maryland lobster, Chesapeake oysters, and seasonal catches alongside biodynamic wines.
Scotland-based restaurant concept Fish Shop opens its first outpost in Washington, D.C.
Fish Shop has opened its first U.S. location at the Wharf in Washington, D.C., bringing a sustainable, seafood-focused concept from Scotland. The menu highlights locally sourced Mid-Atlantic ingredients such as smoked trout crumpets and whole grilled fluke, while the interior features design elements salvaged from old fishing boats.
Recent Reviews from Google
Ambience – The restaurant has an alluring aesthetic with a nautical yet trendy vibe. It was fairly quiet during our visit, with only a few other tables occupied, which made for a relaxed dining...
We stopped by for brunch and really enjoyed the atmosphere — calm, stylish, and well-designed with a relaxed energy that makes you want to linger a little longer. The service was solid all around....
My best friend wanted to honor her late mother on her birthday with a special dinner out, as dining out was something her mom truly loved. Fish Shop turned out to be the perfect place to celebrate her...
I thoroughly enjoyed the food. The staff was also friendly and multiple were knowledgeable about the restaurant. This is a new branch of a Scottish restaurant that ain't to be carbon neutral. They...
Wonderful experience. Decided to try this restaurant for a birthday dinner and they did not disappoint! We had several dishes which were all delicious! .
