Best Fried Oysters in Washington DC

3 restaurant menus in United States, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
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Queen's English
Queen's English
87/100 (295 ratings)
Restaurants
Asian
Chinese
Dinner
Fried Oysters
Beef Cheeks
Pasta with Mushrooms
Crispy Pig Ear
Noodle
Crispy Whole Red Snapper
Hamachi
Tofu Drunken Noodles
Crispy Red Snapper
Foie Gras Chicken Shumai
Twice Cooked Lamb Rib
Drunken Duck Leg
Bible Tripe
Pea Leaves
Mala Shrimp
莴笋青瓜鳟鱼子 Celtuce & Cucumber
Manhattan
Squab
Three Cup Monkfish
Jelly Fish
Scallion Pancakes with Caviar
Chinese
Asian
Reservations
Dinner
Mid-range
"Enjoyed a fantastic meal here with delicious wine. Every dish we ordered was outstanding. Flavorful, interesting textures, good portion. The dessert..."
Christopher Yue
"Lovely little place with open kitchen, which brings a real intimacy to the experience. Tried the crispy pigs’ ears and tofu and truffle dumplings...."
Eric Borlaug
"We really enjoyed our experience and food at Queens English. Good service, wonderful food, unique array of beverages! Their menu has gluten free..."
Brianne Fischer
"From start to finish — top to bottom my overall experience here was excellent! Easily one of my favorite meals/resturant experiences in DC. Quaint..."
Jamaal Davies
"Queens English was a delight! The service was fantastic (thank you Sachi), and the food was absolutely unique. The highlight of my experience was the..."
Byron Lo
"Visited with my wife and adult children and had a great time. Diverse selection of food. We tried multiple items on the menu that were served..."
Steve Rozzo
"Food was amazing, and the service was absolutely excellent. Everyone there is on top of their game — the wait staff very warm, welcoming, great..."
Ethan Morrison
"I’m in love with this place. One of the best discoveries Thai year! Super elevated and delicious food. The oysters dish is to die for, the squab..."
Ema Klimaitė
"Long overdue review. We absolutely love this neighborhood gem, one of our favorite spots in DC! The food is always amazing, especially love the..."
Rahul Misra
"One of the best meals I’ve had in DC. The food and drinks are spectacular and the vibes are super cute. Everything I ordered was truly a 10/10,..."
Amanda Hampton
"Probably my favorite restaurant in DC at the moment. I've been three times and did a wine tasting menu the last time. It is a small menu, but I'd..."
Zachary Coughlin
"Had a wonderful dinner with close friends last night. We try a lot of new places in DC and we were split between this being the best or second best..."
Camden Miller
"Great atmosphere. The staff couldn’t have been more attentive and enthusiastic. I love the tables in the front window. The fish was perfect. Tried..."
Laura Roland
"Good food. I prefer more flavorful Chinese dishes in general. But I liked it and would happily go back if someone invited me. If I lived about six..."
Philippa Pham Hughes
"Great food, excellent service. Everything was great tasting, and had great complex flavors that worked great together. One of the best restaurants..."
Daniel Garatea (Dan)
"We tried out the place yesterday and was super impressed by the food here. Very tasty and full of flavors. We had crispy pig ears, shallot oysters,..."
Son Thach
"I have dined at Queen’s English around five times and each visit has been exceptional. From the friendly and knowledgeable front of house staff, to..."
Britton Burdick (Britton T. Burdick)
Joe's Seafood Prime Steak & Stone Crab
Joe's Seafood Prime Steak & Stone Crab
86/100 (8670 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Vegan Options
Steakhouse
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Steakhouse
Seafood
Seafood
American
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Scallops
Gold Brick Sundae
Prawns
moscow mule
dover sole
Clams
Pesto
Joe's Fried Chicken
Oysters Rockefeller
Oyster
Fish
Old Fashioned Apple Pie a La Mode
Surf And Turf
Crispy Fried Shrimp
Calamari
Baked potato
Spinach Stuffed Mushrooms
Espresso Martini
Tuna
Bass
Creamed Spinach
Calamares
Key lime pie
Filet Oscar
Salmon
Shrimp
Ceviche
Fried Oysters
Apple pie
Surf and Turf
Cakes
Chilean Sea Bass
Crab Cake
Lobster
Crab Stuffed Shrimp
Chowder
Fish & Chips
Pasta
Joe's Seafood
Crab Legs
Salad
Havana Dream Pie
Seafood Platters
Fish & chips
Mac and cheese
Shrimp De Jonghe
Filet Mignon
Crab
King Crab Louis Salad
Halibut
Sit down
American
Steakhouse
Seafood
Accepts Credit Cards
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Private Dining
Accepts American Express
Street Parking
Reservations
Seating
Accepts Discover
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Valet Parking
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Fine Dining
"Hands down. This is my absolute favorite place. I come here multiple times a week. Not only is it in the heart of northwest DC. Its food and ambiance..."
Leslie Alexander
"Chose to do a quiet Thanksgiving this year after a busy summer and fall. We had the pre fixe Thanksgiving menu, and it did not disappoint! We had..."
Stephanie LeCorgne
"This is a restaurant worth traveling to. My husband and I still keep talking about the wonderful meal we had here! Everything was out of this world..."
Jasna Acharya
"Attractive upscale restaurant with both hits & misses on the food. The filet mignon, creamed spinach & the chocolate mousse pie were superb. The..."
robert
"We had another amazing experience at Joe's Stone Crab. We've been to this location twice, the Las Vegas location once, and we plan on visiting the..."
Anthony R
"Fabulous first experience at Joe’s! From the moment we walked in the door, everything was great. Our server, Jeffrey, was super wonderful and..."
Natalie Young
"You can't go wrong! It's a classic steakhouse. The service is always amazing from the time you walk in the door til the time you leave out. It is one..."
Heather Shaffer
"Honestly, this may have been the best steak I’ve ever had. A dry aged filet, blackened medium rare. The crust and sear on this guy was astounding...."
Bennett Coughlan
"I am a huge fan of history. This place had the feel of several different eras. From colonial to the roaring 20's to the Godfather, right down to..."
Erica Bradley
"It’s like an insider’s old boys club… for you, whatever you are. I saw all types of Americans in this huge and exclusive restaurant. All are..."
Mikkela T
Hank’s Oyster Bar On The Wharf
Hank’s Oyster Bar On The Wharf
85/100 (5234 ratings)
Restaurants
Seafood
American
Bar
Seafood
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Clam Chowder
Ribs
Fried Oysters
Half Dozen Oysters on the Half Shell
Ceviche
Lobster Deviled Eggs
Crab
Po' Boys
Cakes
Hank's Lobster Roll
Scallops
Pesto
Eastern Shore Crab Dip
Clams
Sandwiches
Fish
Oyster Rockefeller Pasta
Oyster
Chargrilled Branzino with Puttanesca Broccolini Fried Capers Grilled Lemon
Calamari
Seafood Plateau
Mussels
Fish & chips
Seafood Ceviche w Lime & Jalapeño
Calamares
Shrimp
Peal and Eat Shrimp
Salmon
Bloody Mary
Dark Chocolate
Lobster
Crab Cake
Lobster Bisque
Chowder
New England Clam Chowder
Pasta
Lobster Roll
Pan Seared Scallops
Salad
Fried Clams
Raw Oysters
Sit down
Seafood
American
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Seating
Private Dining
Table Service
Street Parking
Wheelchair Accessible
Waterfront
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Reservations
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Non-smoking restaurants
Dog Friendly
Delivery
Dinner
Drinks
Brunch
Mid-range
"Wonderful area. Great access to the waterfront and extremely close inside parking garage. Great selection of oysters and seafood plates.... Large..."
gregory kramer
"Love this place! Service was awesome! Food came out quick and it was delicious. I ordered the Oyster Po' Boy which came with Old Bay Fries ( lightly..."
MiaMoonbaby Tarver
"This place is amazing, after you eat here you can clearly see why there is a wait and reservations are always full, must call in advance. They do..."
Michele Denise
"We had an early dinner/late lunch and it was fabulous. The view and the services are excellent. Food came out in no time and it was delicious...."
Diego Rodriguez
"the service wasn’t as warm and friendly as I’d expect. I think it was definitely our server, everyone else was helpful and welcoming. the food..."
Lo Lopez
"Great place on the wharf near the pier. Outside dining provides a great view of the marina. The service was friendly and fast. We were seated..."
M Gane
"This was our first time here and we definitely came on empty stomachs. The food was amazing and our server was very sweet and she was attentive. She..."
Makaila Freeman
"A really great place for some seafood. I showed up here without a reservation while waking the Wharf looking for dinner. There weren’t any tables..."
Alfredo Ramirez
"Tried to make a reservation online, but it showed full until 9pm. We ended up walking in and they found a table for us right away. Service was great...."
Joe Ternyik
"Place was packed for lunch. We sat at the bar. Friendly waiter. Great food too. Some of the sandwiches were unique and special. I want to go back..."
Mark Henderson