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    Jessie Taylor Seafood

    3.6 (341 reviews)
    ModerateSeafood Markets
    Closed 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
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    Cooked seafood side
    Christy C.

    BLUF: vibe here is awesome. Huge selection of fresh fish and seafood with option of having them steam crabs and prawns right there for you. They also offered lobster bisque and clam chowder. I had high expectations for the clam chowder and it fell short. Loaded with clams and potatoes but the base was missing the chowder creaminess. Still a great little hangout on the pier with hightop tables to stand and enjoy.

    Crab
    Rue M.

    The wharf and standup outdoor fish monger and dining area along the Potomac River has been my DC staple and one-of-a-kind option for Maryland blue crab. I have literally stopped here to kick off 90% my trips to DC! Admittedly, The Wharf has changed A-LOT over the years, the fishermen and their shops have been squeezed and paired down in an increasingly valuable and trendy commercial area. There used to be Captain White's Seafood City, but Jessie Taylor is still holding on strong and serving up hot seasoned crab on demand! The crabs are always delicious and depending on the season the price will vary, but it's always worth it! You can order males and/or female crabs from small to extra large. I go for large males typically. Order ahead by phone at least 45 minutes in advance and even longer on busy Sundays, else you will wait as they make everything to order! Ask for heavy seasoning that's basically their own "Old Bay" spicy blend they'll toss on the hot cooked crabs. I always get a side of jumbo steamed shrimp and lobster bisque. Plus vinegar and cocktail sauce for dipping! These photos are highlights of delicious crab feasts enjoyed in my hotel room over the years!

    Michelle K.

    We've been coming to this fish market for years, every holiday we stop by to pick up salmon and occasionally other seafood. The prices have become mind-blowing. The smallest salmon we can usually get is around 7-8 lbs, and this year the price jumped nearly 40% from last year. They used to offer a military discount, but it was inconsistent. I was shopping with my mom, who's a spouse dependent, and another woman who was active duty, and neither of them received a discount on their purchases except my mom was able to get 10% off on the salmon. The quality is still good, but the rising prices and lack of consistency definitely make the experience less enjoyable.

    Clam chowder and shrimp, ask for old bay on the side, not on top
    Tori H.

    Looove this fish market on the wharf! The quality is fresh and the fish and seafood is good! I think the market price is better than the other restaurants on the strip! There's something about eating fresh shrimp, crabs, fish, oysters, etc on the dock! They have standing and sitting areas near by! I love the steamed shrimp, and the lobster bisque, and the crabs and oysters are sooo GOOD!

    Kislev A.

    JESSIE TAYLOR SEAFOOD is one of the fresh seafood stalls at The Wharf DC. I asked 3 of the seafood stall vendors if they sell cooked seafood before one pointed me to Jessie Taylor. Short Story: Great place to eat seafood and their oysters are bomb! I would definitely come back. There are multiple lines! I had to line up in front of the oyster shucker to get raw oysters who very clearly said "oysters only!". I got lucky and he gave me all the condiments (lemon wedges and cocktail sauce) because if he didn't take a liking to you, he won't - like the lady who got her oysters and did get the cocktail sauce. She came back, looked at the sauce rack, couldn't find cocktail sauce, and asked the shucker and he just straight up told the lady "no sauce" then proceeded to include cocktail sauce in my bag (I was two customers later). The clam chowder came with saltine. They had both New England clam chowder and Baltimore Ordered some shrimp with cajun spices and that shrimp was boiled in plain water so the meat itself was tasteless but the cajun spice they showered on top saved the dish. The corn on the cob is very tasty. Depending on who is manning the line, it could go fast or slow. We were 3rd in line for the chowder before we realized the oyster line was separate so we split up. I ended up 5th in line for the oyster shucking and I still ended up getting and finishing my order before the rest of my party got their soup, shrimp and corn - even though those food just need to be scooped into containers. Even the other workers were asking the guy manning the line "you need help?" but he was getting offended with the offers... and the customer line was getting longer. There are stand-up tables in the wharf. Good enough for me. Public bathroom is available towards the newer-sparklier section of The Wharf.

    Jasmine H.

    I feel like you have to go to the wharf and try their food one time. It's super fresh and you can even place an order to take home with you. Watching everyone beat their crab and enjoy the day made for good people watching. Go grab some food walk around and enjoy.

    Waiting for a steamer to open up
    Shanell D.

    Service 3/5 -- Crabs: 10/10. Waiting in the Sahara: 0/10. Normally, this spot is my go-to crab kingdom. I come, I conquer, I crack shells in peace. But this time? I felt like I aged an entire presidency waiting for my crabs to steam. The crabs were amazing, as always sweet, juicy, seasoned like someone's grandma still works in the back, but I had to earn them like it was a rite of passage. One full hour in a line that moved slower than a DMV on lunch break. In the blazing sun. No shade. No breeze. Just me, my patience on life support, and my hunger morphing into a personality disorder. Apparently, the steamers were moving at glacial speed and they had to reroute operations to some "back station," which felt like code for "we're winging it, y'all." Not sure if it was the 4th of July chaos or Mercury in retrograde, but something was off. Bottom line: the crabs slapped, but the wait nearly broke my spirit. If you come, bring sunscreen, a fold-out chair, and maybe a life coach.

    Whiting dried fish with French fries
    Quentin D.

    Absolutely delicious! The servers are fantastic, more so the people that suggest the best food and things to eat. In addition to that, extra servings of tartar sauce and cocktail sauce. Being on the water, surrounded by seafood, what a treat. Really creates an aesthetic seafood environment experience. Really enjoyed the ambiance and atmosphere as well.

    Shrimp basket
    Kaneisha W.

    The fried shrimp platter is my absolute favorite!!!!!! The shrimp is so fresh and flavorful. They give you about 2 dozen large / jumbo shrimp and 2 sides. I always get double fries. It is very filling! Takes me 2 days to finish. The staff is always nice and it usually takes about 10 or so minutes after ordering your food. I will always visit here when ai spend a day at the Wharf.

    Cooked seafood section
    Stan H.

    The. New England had a respectable number of clams in it and the lobster bisque had no lobster. Should've gone w the crab as crab and New England were the more prominent ones. Wanted to get the fresh seafood but I was afraid it wouldn't be that great on my long trip back and I already brought too much food back to my friend's beforehand.

    Hyun P.

    This is my favorite place in Washington DC in the Wharf. This is my second time going there to get the crabs, crabs already been cooked, but they heat it up for you, and I usually get 6. I think it was $12 for 6 but they always give you extra, so I pay for 6 crabs but end up with 8. There's a lot of seating in the Wharf area, so you can eat it there instead of taking it back to the hotel where it can smell bad. There's just a lot of seating along the Wharf, and it's one of my favorite things to do in Washington DC. Would definitely come back anytime I'm there, the best blue crabs

    Today's prices!
    Kamirn C.

    Do better JT. From 59 to 109 a dozen because it's a holiday weekend?? We have too much history for yall to do me like that. I need a"native card" so yall treat me with love and consistency. My feelings are hurt today

    Julie S.

    I have been going to D.C's wharf since I was a little girl. It brings back memories of my family coming here to buy bushels of crabs. Although it's not how it once was; this place is still very nostalgic and worth visiting. I ordered 6 large female crabs and 1/2 pound of jumbo shrimp. Both were so delicious and fresh. Nothing beats MD blue crabs. Prices were pretty reasonable and the staff were very nice and accommodating. FYI, they can reheat the crabs if you plan on eating right away.

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    Got some cooked seafood here and it was amazing. If I'm ever in DC again I'll be coming back - the chowder is outstanding

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    There's just a lot of seating along the Wharf, and it's one of my favorite things to do in Washington DC.

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