Tony and Joe's Seafood Place
✨ Vibe
A premier waterfront destination in Georgetown that combines breathtaking views of the Potomac with warm, welcoming hospitality and a vibrant atmosphere.
🍸 Best For
Waterfront dining, world-class crab cakes, sunset cocktails, large group gatherings, celebratory dinners
🔥 Highlights
- Award-Worthy Seafood: Famous for their legendary jumbo lump crab cakes—made with no fillers—and fresh oyster shooters that are a must-try for any visitor.
- Unbeatable Waterfront Views: Boasting expansive outdoor seating and floor-to-ceiling windows, it offers one of the best vantage points in the city for watching boats on the river.
- Diverse Culinary Excellence: While seafood is the star, the kitchen also excels at perfectly seasoned ribeye steaks, phenomenal wine pairings, and expertly prepared sides like seasoned lentils and spinach.
ℹ️ Need to Know
- Advance reservations are highly recommended to secure prime seating along the water, especially during peak sunset hours.
- The menu clearly features gluten-free options, making it a great choice for guests with dietary preferences seeking fresh seafood.
Happy Hour
Tony & Joe's Seafood Place offers a dedicated Happy Hour menu featuring seafood and drink specials.
📰 In the News
Shuck It! Oyster & Beer Festival
Tony and Joe's Seafood Place hosts the annual Shuck It! Oyster & Beer Festival in Georgetown, featuring grilled and freshly shucked oysters from local suppliers. The event offers a variety of local beers and wines alongside live music and traditional favorites like house-smoked wings, clam chowder, and grilled bratwurst.
D.C. Hails Tony & Joe’s on 35th Anniversary
Tony and Joe's Seafood Place is a cornerstone of the Washington Harbour in Georgetown, celebrated for its long-standing history and panoramic views of the Potomac River. As a pioneer of waterside outdoor dining in the District, the restaurant features floor-to-ceiling windows and a menu focused on classic seafood dishes.
Nick’s Riverside, Tony & Joe’s bring waterfront restaurant to DC’s Buzzard Point
Tony and Joe's Seafood Place owners, the Fish & Fire Food Group, expanded their waterfront presence in Washington D.C. with the opening of The Point at Buzzard Point. The venue brings a similar indoor-outdoor dining experience to the Southwest waterfront, featuring a vast menu of fresh seafood, coastal cuisine, and a wood-fired grill.
Tony & Joe's, After the Georgetown Flood
Tony & Joe's Seafood Place transitioned to a limited outdoor menu featuring burgers and crab cake sandwiches following devastating flooding at the Washington Harbour in Georgetown. While the interior undergoes extensive renovations, the restaurant continues to offer riverside dining and drinks under a patio tent to maintain operations and keep key staff members employed.
Gregory Casten is Making The Point
Tony and Joe's Seafood Place was co-founded in 1987 by Gregory Casten and is located along the Potomac River at Washington Harbor in Georgetown. The venue is a landmark seafood destination that helped establish Casten's reputation for successful waterfront dining in the District.
Recent Reviews from Google
Absolutely the BEST crab cakes we have ever had in our entire lives!!!! No fillers just wonderful, moist, delicious crab!!!! You do not need any sauce or even lemon it was that amazing!! We are so...
If you’re craving a variety of seafood options, Tony & Joe’s is sure to satisfy—especially with the added bonus of outdoor seating and a beautiful waterfront view. The hospitality was top-notch; the...
It’s a nice place overall. It was pretty empty when we got there but everything was pretty normal. I think we right in between the lunch and dinner crowd. Food was excellent! The view is nice as...
We have a wonderful experience here! We started out with the meatballs and oysters, and moved on to the crab cod and fillet strips. Absolutely delicious food all around! And of course, the view of the...
We settled on Tony and Joe’s. I ordered the 16-ounce ribeye steak. Let me just say, the meal itself was outstanding. The steak was cooked to perfection, tender and flavorful at medium, with just the...
