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    Quarterdeck

    3.8 (1.1k reviews)
    PriceySeafood, Burgers
    Closed 11:30 am - 10:00 pm

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    QUARTERDECK ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Happy hour specials

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    Crab cake and shrimp
    Stuart O.

    Fun local spot that is a bit of a dive. Had the shrimp and crab cake, which were both very good. Nice selection of beer on tap. Decent desserts, although they were a little small. Generally a fun place for a casual meal.

    Oysters
    Tiarelei W.

    The crab was AMAZING! The crab cakes was pure crab with no fillers. Oysters were fresh and great. Service was quick and friendly. The Resturant was cool and quirky.

    Caesar salad with mesquite shrimp
    Jeff C.

    An old standby, Quarterdeck serves fresh seafood in a casual environment with quick service. Never disappoints.

    Sharmane G.

    A cool beach-inspired restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating. The website recommended booking reservations (which we did and I'd highly recommend!) Since we came to try the crabs but given it's the end of blue crab season and a bit chilly outside, I feel our experience may have been limited by external factors. Food overall was really good and I'd love to return during a nice summer day! We ordered: hot Peel n Eat shrimp (8/10)- really fresh and tasty, loved the seasoning! Half dozen blue crab-medium (9/10)- Fresh fresh fresh blue crab, seasoning was slightly spicy Snow crab legs (6/10)- Fries as a side (8/10) Hush puppies as side (8/10)

    Bloody Mary
    Scott B.

    What a great little place right outside our nation's capital! If you are nearby and jonesing for some crab or other seafood fare, then look no further than Quarterback! This little hole-in-the-wall gem features some amazing seafood and drinks... and, if you are in the mood to watch your favorite sports game, they have some big TVs broadcasting your favorite local teams. As for food, definitely get the crab if in season (but be prepared to get messy). Other standouts include the fried shrimp (amazing) and mac & cheese! Oh, and I had food envy looking at the fried oysters, which are definitely on my radar for my next trip. As for drinks, i tried the Bloody Mary with shrimp and Old Bay, which I loved., However, my friends thought the frozen drinks were way too sweet and not very strong. The service, on the other hand, was all first rate! The wait staff were all amazing and were friendly and super knowledgeable about the menu and specials. Final thoughts = try this place out if you are looking for some yummy, fresh seafood!! But just be aware that the restaurant is more like a casual fish camp, which can be fun sometimes IMHO.

    Crabs!!!
    Adrienne K.

    Went here for a birthday lunch and it was the perfect spot for seafood lovers. Our group shared crab dip, buffalo shrimp, onion rings, hush puppies, blue crabs, and crab legs. The dishes came out a la carte as they were ready, so I recommend ordering a few appetizers to enjoy while waiting for the crabs (which took about 30 minutes or so to arrive). Our server, Alexis, was fantastic--attentive, friendly, and very knowledgeable about the menu. My favorites were the hush puppies, crab dip, and fish bites with fries--the sauce that came with the fish bites was delicious. The onion rings were also a hit. Overall, great service, tasty seafood, and a fun dining experience. I highly recommend a visit!

    Buffalo shrimp
    Jasmine M.

    The buffalo shrimp was extremely good ! It was very crispy and fresh ! Everyone loved the hushpuppies . Their service was a little slow to say they weren't super busy ! They do however cook everything to order . The building is super old and the restrooms are downstairs . I would go back as I want to try more things soon hopefully .

    Definitely deliciousness'
    Alexander D.

    Go hungry leave completely satisfied and full. A locals favorite and very well kept secret. But the word is definitely getting out thanks to Yelp.

    Clam chowder
    Vaughn O.

    Visiting DC and everyone on Yelp recommended Quarterdeck, even in their reviews of other places. So we Ubered over to VA and did it! Half dozen large blue crabs, 3 clusters snow crab legs, 1 dozen oysters, bowl of clam chowder, small garden salad. Everything was delicious and the wife said her crabs (blue) were the best she's ever had outside Louisiana.

    Brittany S.

    This is one of my go tos for crabs especially when I want them all year around. The staff is friendly and I love that they have everything available for you to enjoy your crabs. They also show the games etc on the televisions. This is perfect for all types of outings such as family, friends, date etc if you love seafood. This is a great spot.

    Oysters on the half shell
    Hannah N.

    Delicious local place! We loved seeing the trays of crabs being served. Grilled shrimp, old bay buffalo wings, and haddock bites were all fantastic.

    Violet M.

    Just ok, service wasn't the best. But they get really busy so it might just be a staff to patron ratio thing. The crab was delicious but so much work! We got half a dozen of the large blue crab, hush puppies, crabdip, coleslaw and corn! Overall, food was ok but it's not something I'd eat more than 1x Place is quite cramped inside, too. But it adds to the experience, very authentic with the emphasis on their seafood

    Mini Crab Cakes
    Ailun H.

    Overall, 3.5/5 but bumping to a 4/5 because of the "$1 oysters on Wednesdays" happy hour deal before 7 PM. Service is pretty slow and we had to constantly flag down our server if we needed anything. My friend and I were ready to down lots of oysters with their $1 oyster deal, so we ordered 18 oysters each. We could only order each oyster variety by half dozen increments, so we got the following (based on their availability): CHANU (1/2 dozen), BLACKBERRY (1 dozen), LOVE SHACK (1 dozen), and ISLAND CREEK (1/2 dozen). To be honest, we couldn't really tell which oyster was which, but we liked the ones that had a saltier brine (so probably the higher salinity variety). The horseradish and cocktail sauce that came with each order were essential. I appreciate that they were cleaned thoroughly before serving. We definitely got too greedy because we were pretty done with oysters after 14 of them. In the future, I'll limit myself to 12 oysters. I don't think the regular price (somewhere from 2.25 to 2.50 per oyster, depending on how many you order) is worth it, so I would only come back for them during their Wednesday happy hour. We were still pretty hungry afterwards, so we ordered a couple more things to share: MAC & CHEESE - 3.99 The cavatappi pasta (or corkscrew) had a soft texture that contained a good amount of cheese sauce and topped with Old Bay (?) seasoning. However, I thought the cheese sauce was a bit loose and bland and didn't have any cheese pull whatsoever. My friend did enjoy it a lot though, so this is more of a preference than actual critique. MINI CRAB CAKES - 19.99 Each order comes with three 1.5-oz lumps of crab cakes, which is pretty pricy. I did like that the crab cakes had more crab than other random ingredients and sauce mixed in. The tartar sauce was creamy and delicious with the crab cakes. It was good, but not sure if it was worth it. Quarterdeck is not a cheap meal if that's what you're looking for. If I come back, it'll be for their $1 oyster deal and nothing else.

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    Do they offer delivery?

    Curb side pickup is what i was told when i was there

    Do u have all u can eat crabs and/or crab legs?

    I wish!!! They are very pricey but they taste like heaven!!!

    Does crab feast order mean all you can eat?

    It is not all you can eat unfortunately, but they crabs are amazing!

    What's the market price for the dozen large blue crabs these days?

    It changes everyday. You have to call for the most recent prices.

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    Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab - 4 Cheese Mac and Cheese

    Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab

    (2.1k reviews)

    $$$

    Downtown

    "Not Your Average Joe !" Classy Restaurants come with a certain charm the minute you enter the…read moreestablishment , and their inner decor for one reason or another ( which I can't explain ) makes you feel comfortable and at ease. Well Joe's Seafood checks every box and some others I didn't mention. The entire staff is professional, in a warm welcoming way. They ensure that your experience is a delightful one, filled with superb pampering service. And then there's the food !!! This is when I was totally floored... for starters the assorted bread basket for the table is absolutely delicious ( I literally had to force myself to stop alternating between the muffins and mini biscuits ) Since I was eating light today I ordered the seafood salad ( chilled lobster & shrimp on top ) and the salad was so fresh and had that crisp salad crunch that mesmerized my taste buds with every bite !!! DC hands down is one of the top restaurant city's in the country and Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab is a big reason I can make that statement with absolute confidence !!!

    We really enjoyed the amazingly fresh seafood at Joe's. The waiter was so patient and explained…read moreeverything to us for our first time, and I'm glad he did. We would have been at risk of over-ordering which you don't want to do when staying in a hotel. The resto is beautiful, huge and has an excellent bar and fantastic wine list. We ordered the small fresh seafood platter which came with the most amazing selections of homemade breads and crackers I think I ate just about every type that showed up. The multigrain nut-topped cracker was heavenly, sort of an everything bagel in a cracker form, and the corn muffins were to die for!! The Florida fresh crab, oysters, shrimp and lobster were so succulent and fresh I couldn't believe it. If I ever go back to Fla or DC, Joe's will be my first place to eat dinner. ~Ms. Ali

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    Ate here with Steven on my 24th birthday and our waiter was putting down with the hospitality!…read moreEnsured that we had a shared understanding of the menu and provided recommendations based on what he learned about our preferences, restrictions, etc. Staff even got me a little baby birthday cake, but awkward because no singing done at all. They just lit the candle and watched me lolol I like that the restaurant is by the water because you could watch the sun set. The photos reveal that we were here for a couple of hours because it progressively becomes more dim with the lighting. There was no rush for us to finish because our waiter made clear that there is no limit on how long we could be at the table. Food was great! Steven loved it more than I did, but I liked it, too. It was absolutely filling, even after our seafood tower as our first order. Recommend that you look on Reddit what they are known for because I forgot exactly what Steven ordered for us, but all really good selections that played a lot with seasoning combinations. Made for great leftovers for Steven! Drinks were also nice. Neither of us are big into drinking, but it tasted just fine in complement with the big meal that we had together. Highly recommend that you commute by public transit because the traffic was difficult. When you go to the restaurant, you got to go towards the water where the boats are, so you have to go through an alley way. Be safe when you go there! No uber or Lyft wanted to pick us up around that area, so ensure that you decide how your mode of transportation will be ... to and from the restaurant

    Very good representation of Spanish cuisine. The service was excellent and tentative. Serious bar…read moremenu with many exotic cocktails. Nice wine list. We ordered the croquette appetizer, Red Snapper, Branzino, Artichoke and Potato Bravos. The artichoke dish was amazing, the fish perfectly prepared, maintaining the tender flakey texture with a hard sear on the skin. For those not accustomed to DC $$$$prices, will suffer from shock. The quality and experience are well worth the drain on your bank account. Reservation highly recommended. The only negative appears to be the front desk, who appear to have a difficult time figuring out what table to seat you at. We had a great server and were greeted by one of the General Managers. Very good price/value relationship in the upper price range category

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    Sushi happy hour after 10 pm! $5 off rolls. They had a huge sushi/nigir selection, it took one page…read moreout of the two page menu. I ordered the spicy crab shrimp tempura roll and the spicy tuna/salmon roll (sorry I don't remember the names). The shrimp tempura one wasn't it, the shrimp tempura was skinny. The spicy tuna/salmon roll was good. I also had a lemon drop martini and it was waaaay too sweet. My fiancée had the fried chicken sandwich and fries, it was wonderful he says. They had a variety of different cocktails, beers, and wines. I was particularly impressed with the Asian beers and Japanese whiskey, you don't find that too often. I really liked the inside, a lot of mahogany wood panels. Old fashion boujie, with a lot of bird art. Service was slow because there was a very large party seated in my section. But to be fair, our waitress tried to be attentive. Once we got our order in though, the food came out pretty quickly. This place is great for romantic dates to huuuge parties of ppl. It's also a music venue, but didn't see that side. They have different musicians/bands playing Friday's and Sunday's.

    The place isn't bad, it's just that I'd expect more for the money. But I guess they are charging…read morefor the tourist hot spot they have. Quickly greeted and placed at a booth half a block from where we entered. The booth was rather a tight fit. I'm not the largest guy, if I were I'd either not fit at the booths or would need lube to get me to fit. Our server was quick to ask is we wanted drinks. He said the old fashioned was excellent. It wasn't. It was a borderline old fashioned. The food looked like it came from foodpro or another such provider. It wasn't made in house. The ravioli was too perfectly cut, I'd e or y house made for $26 but again it's tourist spot. The wife loved her short rib ragu with meatballs. Which was the same price as my brought in ravioli. Desserts were better than some smaller places we eat at. Not excellent but good enough. Far better places to eat at in DC, but sadly not close to where we were going to see our show. Not bad, but very pricey for what you get.

    Quarterdeck - seafood - Updated May 2026

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