The Wharf is one of the most beautiful waterfronts in DC and it's always filled with life and great memories! I recently visited to support the Clipper race and what a phenomenal time it was! Seeing the wharf decorated with family fun activations while enjoying some of my favorite bars and restaurants was the perfect combination. I love bringing visiting family to the Wharf! It's breathtaking read more

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The Wharf DC is a beautiful place located along the Potomac River. It has a lively vibe with lots of great restaurants all along the pier. The scenic water views gives way to a pretty sunset. It's a good spot to enjoy a cocktail and have a nice meal. read more

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This is a cool area of DC a little over a mile south of the National Mall. Since I was staying nearby, I was able to walk from my hotel (about 15 mins) and explore and dine. I will say I'm glad I walked since traffic seemed to be a friggin nightmare. Lots of honking and beeping and gridlock with people trying to get in and out. Yikes! There was a mix of counter service, casual, and fine dining places so something for everyone. It's not super huge so walking from one end to the other didn't take very long. Security could be a little better. I was dining at an establishment and there was an incident where a patron (using the term loosely) was being belligerent. Security was called and they arrived but it took them about 20 minutes to get them out of the establishment. I don't think the officers did their part to diffuse the situation and remove this person quickly. I'd go here again if I was staying in the area. There were lots of places from which to choose. I don't think I'd try and drive and park though based on the crazy amount of horns blasting. read more

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We had a wonderful time at The Wharf! Such a beautiful and lively place with a great atmosphere, beautiful views, restaurants, shops, and plenty to do. It's a perfect place to walk around and enjoy the waterfront, especially with kids. We really enjoyed our visit and would definitely come back! read more

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This was such a fun touristic excursion to go on! We were traveling with people who live outside of the country, so taking them to see this one little boat tour was so fun! It's a quick ride across the river, but it's so cool to see all of the monuments. We enjoyed it so much. read more

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come stroll, enjoy the weather, and the new kiosks with tasty bites, savory and sweet. Shawarma or dessert? read more

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Came here for a show at Union Stage during a staycation in DC. It was a short walk from our hotel (20min). The area has been gentrified from the former Wharf area I visited back in the day. There was an impressive amount of restaurants, hotels, and concert venues in the area. We entered Union Stage for our concert. The upstairs area had a bar area and a e had to descend downstairs to the concert hall venue. We grabbed a quick bite of snack options at the bar area and a drink: the snack was tasty, the drink ok, but overpriced, and the service good. The ambiance of concert venue was moody and dark, but in a good way, enough for you to enjoy the atmosphere while taking in the show. Note: the venue is standing room only, so make sure you were comfortable shoes. All in all, we enjoyed the concert and look forward to coming back and exploring more of the concert/food options here. read more

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The Wharf in Washington, D.C., is a vibrant waterfront destination that seamlessly blends modernity with charm. With its lively atmosphere, it's perfect for a date night or a casual stroll along the scenic Potomac River. Visitors can indulge in an array of amazing restaurants, cozy hotels, and unique gift shops, along with delightful spots for sweets. Whether you're in the mood for brunch, sailing, or simply enjoying the euphoric experience of being by the water, there's something for everyone here. Plus, with venues like The Anthem hosting various concerts and a plethora of top bars, the Wharf is an ideal spot for an incredible outing. read more

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Quick take: Very beautiful Wharf Nice waterfront and walking area. A lot of eateries to choose from. read more

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The Wharf DC is a remarkable waterfront city. Located in the heart of SW DC, The Wharf is an excellent stop on the itinerary for tourists and locals. Steeped in American history from early Native American inhabitants and European settlers, to post-Civil War era and Reconstruction, The Wharf's rich history runs concurrent with America's most notable events and pivotal eras from its birth to present. I remember the old Wharf and SW Waterfront and what it meant to me and the community. Captain White Seafood, Phillips Seafood, the night clubs (H2O, Zanzibar, etc.), they all are fond memories of the old SW Waterfront. The Municipal Fish Markert (better known as The Wharf to DC natives) was the premier destination to purchase bushel crabs, steamed seafood, and fresh seafood that you otherwise couldn't get at your local grocery store. However, the current Wharf is one heck of a consolation. The one-mile stretch of waterfront has something for families, date night, and leisure. Here you can find high-end hotels, diverse dining options, pharmacies, breweries, an open-air fish market, concert hall, outdoor entertainment, a marina, yacht club, water excursions, spas, and early childhood development facilities, just to name a few of the anchors. The open-air fish market, Jessie's Seafood, is the nation's oldest continuously operating open-air fish market and the last of the seafood vendors to occupy The Wharf. Getting here: The Wharf is one of the most accessible neighborhoods in D.C.. The DC Metro system and VRE connect virtually the entire National Capital Region to this city within a city. It is in close proximity to L'Enfant Plaza Metro, VRE Station (L'Enfant Plaza), Union Station Metro, Federal Center SW Metro, Waterfront Metro, Smithsonian Metro, and Reagan International Airport. You'll also appreciate the abundance of underground garage parking and street parking. Street parking is limited and adherence to parking laws is strictly enforced. The Water Taxi connects The Wharf's Transit Pier provides access to Georgetown Waterfront (Washington Harbor), National Harbor, MD, and Alexandria Waterfront. One thing to note: The Wharf gets insanely crowded on weekends and during warmer months when outdoor activities are hosted and people are out long into the night. Consider taking public transportation or prepare to park in the underground garage. If visiting D.C., put The Wharf on your itinerary for at least a 1/2 day of activities or in the least, lunch/dinner and entertainment. For locals, The Wharf is the place to enjoy some of the best the city has to offer. read more

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We caught Secret Society band at The Wharf on the Pier and they were CRANKIN'. (Shhh...don't tell my daughters I still say "crankin" or I'll lose my cool Mom card.) I'm a sucker for live old school R&B, and this band had the whole crowd groovin' in rain and thunder and all. The setup is pretty dope: a wide visible stage, wooden ledges and tables if you forgot your chair, and plenty of spots to grab food, drinks, or a slushie to stay cool in this unbearable heat. Even when the skies opened up, no one left! Overachievers had umbrellas; the rest of us took shelter under a tree and kept dancing. If you spot a sweaty crew singing their hearts out on IG... yeah, that was us. Can't wait to do it again! The Wharf needs to bring Secret Society back this fall! read more

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Cute area that you must visit if you love seafood. I see that people actually dock their private boats nearby. Retail and wholesale seafood are sold in this wharf. The part that is "The Wharf DC" has popular restaurants like "Rappahannock Oyster Bar" and has new clean glass structures that are very much instragrammable. Definitely a great place to go for a date. The not-so-sparkling-new section is bustling. Seafood vendors sell their raw wares for people to take home. A great place to shop when you have a party or just love seafood. One vendor sells cooked/ready-to-eat foods. read more

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I have never been here before despite being in DC several times for work. I was attending the Nationals game close by and heard there was a rally for the Capitals at the Wharf. I made the short trip over and walked around. You can walk right by the water and enjoy the nice breeze as it comes in. There are several high end residential buildings and restaurants here. As expected, plan to spend a good amount of money unless you are going to the Shake Shack nearby. I ordered a pie from Union Pizza for about $10. It was a good pizza pie but not the greatest in the world. I also picked up some gelato nearby and enjoyed that thoroughly. The Capitals rally was going on in the Transit Pier. It was fun to be in a large crowd of like minded fans enjoying the hockey game. Unfortunately the Capitals did not win so everyone was sad. The music was good and they were serving frozen coffees with Jameson. If you can't get a good win at the game you can at least enjoy some alcohol by the water. read more

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Beautiful river views. Well paved walkways with frequent benches to rest. It is kept clean and well maintained. There are dozens of restaurants and bars. They are all tourist prices though. If you visit, be prepared to spend at least $25 for a decent meal, more for table service. It is accessible via the nearby waterfront metro stop. I had a great time with friends as long as you know what to expect read more

I went to the wharf to watch the Mardi Gras parade. It was well advertised with lots of information on what to expect, timelines, and directions. The parade itself was fun and exciting but smaller than I expected especially for the number of people that came out to watch. Instead of floats, businesses used golf carts. There were several groups that performed, mardi Gras dancers, and lots of local businesses. The band that they had afterward was perfect for the occasion and had everyone dancing. My critiques would be to have more music throughout, have more drink stations, and I wish the restaurants would have more pop-up stations out front. If you are looking to go next year, make sure you make a reservation if you plan on dining inside! read more

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Hold on, who's Birthday is it? It my Birthday. Where did you go? I went on a pink boat with my family, just use and partied like it was 1999. Look at the photos. Our Captain was cool. My Sister's, Brother and prepared a wonderful food spread. charcuterie board and sandwiches. When we got home they sang Happy Birthday to me. It was an amazing time. I had. read more

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Overall (A+) Check this place out if you are in DC. It's a fun way to take a break from museum scene. They have a nice boardwalk with plenty of food options. We liked the seafood market the best and got some Yummy soup. Super affordable also. We will visit and get some soup everytime we are in town Note in the pic lobster bisque from the lobster restaurant- avoid that place. It's expensive and not good. Go straight to the seafood market read more

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Lots of fresh seafood. They also clean and debone for you free of charge if you tip. Good restaurants in the area. Worth a visit! The chowder was 10/10. read more

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The Wharf has a little bit of everything! Met a friend (who arrived via Water Taxi from VA) for dinner before a show at Arena Stage. We managed to check out Politics & Prose, but were too full from our dinner to enjoy donuts or s'more's. Great are to wander about and explore with everything from campfires to great restaurants to history lessons. read more

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Simply one of my favorite areas to visit when I'm in DC. I love the vibe here. There's tons of restaurants and things to do. You can walk along the pier and swing on the swings. Sometimes there's pop up stands that sell different things. In the winter there's a Christmas village and it's festively decorated. It's just gorgeous and it's a great place to grab a drink and simply people watch. Of course because of the area, it is pricey. But there's tons of restaurants here! read more

What a great experience! Great setting along the street. We sat outside which may have been the highlight of the experience. We were a group of 5 and we started with for different appetizers. All four very good yet the tuna/avocado dish being the favorite. For the first time ever, I had She-Crab soup which was creamy and spectacular. A bit like a bisque. And to top it off, great service. You should go if you get a chance and you need to sit outside. read more

Visited during the Cherry Blossom Festival and it was our first time at the Wharf. Super cool area and we loved walking around, listening to the musicians, and stopping in at different places for drinks. The view was gorgeous and it was great to see so many people out enjoying the sunshine. Pro tip: Make a reservation to eat dinner in one of the many restaurants (The Irish pub looked especially great), but as it was during the cherry blossom festival everything was completely booked up and we couldn't get in anywhere. We'll definitely come back to this beautiful area on our next trip to DC. read more

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OK, first of all let me say this has also been the first time I have been to the wharf and it seems like a pretty nice place for the most part. They have a lot of food options, beautiful views so the ambience is nice and everybody here seems to be pretty nice. Only thing is I wish it had more shopping options, but I guess being that it's new that it probably will in the future Would like to come try it out next time I am here but overall really nice place to walk around and have dinner so if you're in the area, check it out beautiful area. read more

Excellent beer selection local to DC Fun outside vibe Highly recommended for a water side brew read more

One of my favorite experiences in DC! A huge waterfront spot with plenty of entertainment and food options. Most restaurants have no wait and are easily grab and go so you can find an outdoor seat by the water. Others might have a few mins of a wait for a table but you can add your name down and walk around and explore while you wait so either way it's a win! I love how they have all sorts of cuisines and plenty of dessert spots--boba too! Such a lively summer spot to hang with friends and pets or indulge in happy hour. read more

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We spent the day at the warf in DC. We booked a dinner cruise that leaves from there and decided to make a day of it. First of all the parking here comes at a premium. We parked in Garage 3. You can download an app that lets you see the available parking. If you park 4 or more hours, you will spend about 40 bucks. This is a bustling little tourist trap. I would characterize it as DCs riverside food court. Sure, people dock their yachts there, but it is predominantly restaurants. The warf walkway runs along the Potomac and is nearly a mile long. It is fairly shaded with trees and benches to sit and take in the view. I wish there were more specialty shops and fewer restaurants. The prices here are what you would expect at a tourist destination. read more

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Lots of restaurants, hotels & bars on the new waterfront area the wharf. Kayaks, water taxi's, bikers & runners are enjoying the hot afternoon. The architecture is new & very interesting. Fountains for children to play on, art, yachts ... A lot to see & eat; great for people watching. read more

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My husband and I spent the day here while visiting Washington DC and waiting for our dinner cruise to depart. This place is right along the Patomac, with many restaurants and shops to enjoy. There is a large fish market adorned with catches fresh from the ocean. There are many shady places to sit if you need a break, and many beautiful boats in the harbor. The Wharf is a tourist trap and a favorite with the locals as well. There are parking garages and expect to pay an ample amount for parking for the day. read more

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Wonderful place to walk around and see various fresh fish. We thought it was a restaurant to sit down. But I got some raw oysters to take back to hotel. read more

I love the wharf even if it is only a few times I visit. Food is good with options nearby or at the market to sample fresh seafood everyone is polite with service and helpful. Beautiful area and recommend everyone visit when in town and locals read more

This is a vibrant and vital area along the waterfront with restaurants, shops, music venue, hotel and more. We've tried several restaurants in the past few years and they are trendy and fun. This area gets pretty crowded and parking is difficult (large parking garage but fills up). If you want to see and be seen, this is definitely the area to be. read more

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While it definitely feels like a part of town where everything old has been torn down and shinier, taller new things put up in their place, the Wharf is a place for a walk or a meal. The Municipal Fish Market is still there (and worth a visit), but almost everything else in new (development began in earnest in the early to mid-2000s, I believe). There's a water taxi, dozens of restaurants, shops, marina access, piers (at least one with swings), a music venue, and some green space. Worth a visit for a walk, a meal, and views. read more

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As we all know, this area has changed dramatically over the past 5 to 10 years. Things are still going and things are still changing. I really do like the area. It's a great area to visit tons of shops and stores and restaurants just about anything you can think of. It's great to visit if your, if you're visiting if you just wanna try something different. read more

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From out-of-town travelers: The Wharf DC is a good place to check out for nice views of the water and to walk. We first saw the Wharf when we were on the Potomac water taxi. It was night time, so as we approached the Wharf, all the lights looked pretty and the place was abuzz with activity on a Friday night. We came back during the day and explored on foot. Good for families - saw a bunch of groups with kids. Plus, if you just want to walk around and take in the sights, it's free to go there. read more

I bought a place a block away so I'm probably not the most impartial observer. It has a LOT of tourists and high-end restaurants and they're all priced as expected. That being said, it's a great place for strolling along the water or having a few cocktails and dinner. read more

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GREAT AMBIANCE VARIETY of food options Wonderful place for a stroll or to kill time Felt safe and comfortable Dog friendly. Plenty of PAY options, limited street parking (free on weekends?) Public bathrooms were clean and well lit (along the "alleyway"): at 7p there were two workers inside, which made it feel safe Brief visit from northern MD. Attended a show at the arena stage..across the street from the wharf (my second show) First time I parked for $25 in a garage, this time I got lucky and found free Saturday parking on the street 4p end of show we were able to walk along the wharf happy to find there are a variety of food options. Mexican, Italian, middle eastern, Gordon Ramseys Fish and chips as well as Hells Kitchen, and lots more Still winter, there's a small ice skating rink, and we were able to sit around a fire pit (manned by a local worker) -and purchased ($5) SMORE making bags(a long wooden stick, XL marshmallow, a piece of chocolate, and 2 graham cracker) to enjoy while sitting Rounded the evening w a bubble tea, and stuck our head in at a new place "Lip Lab"...where apparently you can reserve and pay for the pleasure of concocting your own lipstick/gloss! Heading back to the car, we took note of a VERY busy karaoke bar: $100/hr up to 15 in a room (mental note to return to sing our hearts out!) Def a place I'd return to...seemingly at any season you can find enjoyment. read more

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My family and I were recently in town for a couple days and to the wharf to walk around and have dinner. There were many options for places to eat from fast food to fine dining and everything in between. We also loved the swings on the pier where we got to swing and was the night sky. Also there is a cute water fountain that the kids can run and play in on a hot day/night. read more

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Lovely area for dining, shopping or just walking around. There are chairs along the Wharf to sit in to rest, read, or look out onto the water to just reflect. Last time I went I dined at Gordon Ramsey Fish and Chips. Had time permitted I would have eaten at Hell Kitchen. read more

The food was delicious, I love prawns. The server was wonderful and I definitely want to visit again if I can in the future. (This visit was in fall 2019) read more

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Along with Georgetown this might be my new favorite place in DC. Lately, I've been working hard to find the local areas away from the tourist zones and this is yet another place that just fits. I love the seating, access to the water, lots of restaurants and bars music and entertainment. What a fun and awesome place to visit! We came by like at least 3x during our visit because we liked it so much and we'll definitely be back on our next trip to DC. It's convenient to get to by subway or metro bus with many nearby stops! read more