This review is only based on their soups. Clam chowder and…read moreMarland crab. The soup is commercially batch made that they pour out of big plastic bags. The taste is pretty good and the prices are fair. Its outdoor which is good because it would have a stronger fishy smell.

Came on a weekday evening around 7:30PM, pretty empty. Got a Maryland crab chowder and 3/4 lb jumbo…read moreboiled shrimp, both were decent. The shrimp came with cajun powder on top, a bit salty but still pretty good. Crab chowder didn't have any chunks of crab, not a ton of flavor. Quite pricey, came out to be around $35 including tax (shared this with a friend but it wasn't nearly enough food).

When I need to fill my void I know I can trot down to the Wharf and get something from Jessie…read moreTaylor! Whether it's some Maryland blue crabs, some snow crab legs, or maybe eat some raw oysters. Or if I want a fresh fish to fry up, Jessie Taylor's is the go-to.

While traveling to DC, heard this was either THE or one of the largest open air seafood markets in…read morethe US. Aside from that, mainly came here because of the crab. They have a cooked and a fresh seafood side. If you have time, and if the line isn't long, you can go to the fresh seafood side, take your pick, and go to the steamers close to the water and have them cook/prepare it for you. The wife and I decided to go through the cooked side. They offer a variety of sizes for blue crab and if you want to have male or female. Female offers salmon roe and we read that males are larger with more meat. You can also elect for different portions, they offer them by the dozen though. Also have some shrimp in the middle. Ended up ordering a dozen of the large males ($32) even though the guy was able to through in a few more, a crab cake platter, and a side of Maryland crab soup. They do toss the crab with old bay in a large brown bag. Grab a few butter cups on the side. A little bit of work but you can tell it's fresh. Delicious with some bites of old bay as it coats your fingers. The soup is a thin tomato based soup. Doesn't have tons of crab originally, I ended up breaking up some of the crabs from the bag into the soup. It's rounded out with carrots and potato's. If I had to do it again, I'll try the clam chowder. Crab cake platter comes with two sides. Ended up going with Cole slaw and fries. The crab cake it self was seasoned well and had tons of crab chunks. $30 for the platter makes it worth the try but a bit pricey. Definitely was delicious. This was a super unique experience, staff was super friendly and helpful with how to choose between the crabs. They have several high top like tables throughout the area. Just find an empty table and start eating. This sounds stupid, but if you don't want to use your teeth to break up the shells for the claws, find a disposable or plastic crab cracker to bring with you.

By far Ivy City has the best crabs in the city for me & my family! Their customer service is…read moreamazing and authentic as well as the quality of the products they sell. They even have Bourbon Ice Cream My new spot! They have the freshest seafood and great Root Beer and Grape Pop... It's a quaint little Market on Okie Street kinda an industrial setting. X A. DC- Next Door Ivy City Smokeshop is a restaurant bar they have a variety of artist that come and perform. Please check out these spots. I do travel for food this place is worth it and it's clean

Been here 3 times in the past 4 days... I can't get past the spicy shrimp chowder! I'm hooked…read more Server was very attentive. Owner recognized us from our previous visits. It can get kinda loud, but then we're old foggies.

The Eastern Market Fish guys! Panko (Japanese bread crumbs, aka tempura) and most other basic fish…read moreaccompaniments can be found here (hush puppy mix, old bay, etc)! Good selection for a small place: Mussels, shad, scallops, swordfish, cod, crab meat, clams, red snapper, trout, catfish... They have whole fish, chunks, and filets. The DC local shad roe delicacy is also available right now! Their prices vary like most fish markets and they aren't the cheapest (sometimes cheaper than Harris Teeter or Safeway), but their quality is much better. Eg. Tuna steaks? $14.50/lb. ($9/lb at the Marina) Wild caught Alaskan king salmon? $20/lb. If you want the *best* prices and selection, go to the the Washington Marina on the waterfront. However, this place more metro accessible, and definitely not as smelly. My favorite thing is to pick up a fresh catfish filet($8/lb) after work, egg wash it, bread it with panko, and fry it on a skillet (add oyster sauce if you're really advanced). The guys behind the counter will also have advice and suggestions if you need help choosing or preparing a fish. Tip: They usually close a little bit earlier than the rest of the market, especially on weekdays. And on an ethical note, I have been trying to buy sustainable fish more recently via Monterey Seafood Watch (sorry red snapper, I had to give you up, hello bay scallops)! http://www.montereybayaquarium.org/cr/cr_seafoodwatch/sfw_recommendations.aspx

The flounder I get here is amazing, such a great dinner! They have Maryland lump crab on ice by the…read morepound- a great treat & really well priced. Whole fish can be cleaned & prepared for grilling or they have salmon, branzio & red snapper!

Best crab cakes in America hands down! As a lifelong…read moreMarylander one has to eat a lot of crabs & crabcakes to make this claim a reality! I've tasted hundreds of not thousands of crabcakes to make this determination. Chris' crabcakes are to die for! Simple ALL CRAB and delicious!

Tasty empanadas and only three bucks a pop at the Farmer's market! They are on the small side, but…read morethese are actually one of the cheaper empanada offerings in the DC area. Cash only. I got the mushroom empanada. A lot of times, anything mushroom can be on the bland side, but the mushroom filling was flavorful. There's a good ratio of filling to dough. The dough wasn't too thick but could've been toasted just a little longer (just looking at the picture, it looks a little undercooked). I'll definitely come back to try some of their other empanadas!

It's not what you know, it's who you know! Someone I just met at the market, who has informed me…read morethey'd been to the market 100+ times, told me the best fries ever were available at Fishwife. I immediately popped over to order some for my wife and I... The friendly service was great! Then I got to meet Fiona, the owner from Melbourne, Australia. She was very informative, gracious and helpful. Then, we had the fries complete with optional Australian chicken salt! Excellent! Five stars! We can't wait to return to try more items! Life is good with expert local advice.

I ordered some food from the District Fishwife recently. I ordered the shrimp ban Mai , pickled…read moreveggies, and a papusa. The only reason I took off some stars was because my food was ready in about 5-10 minutes. I watched the chef place my order on the table for the front of house to serve. However the cashiers kept helping people at the register while my food just sat there. I received my food almost 20 minutes later. The flavors were good, but the food was cold by the time I tried everything.

Awesome oysters and professional shucking at great prices! I stopped by for some seafood over the…read moreholidays and got oysters at several of the stalls, this was the best! The covid safety precautions at the market are pretty good. They have one way to enter, one way to exit, roped lines to reduce crowding by the markets. There are black rectangles on the ground 6 feet apart for the lines. I waited a few minutes for the fresh raw oyster guy who was taking orders and shucking. He picked some good ones for me and was cutting fresh slices of lemon for each order. Out of all the stalls I went to, he was the only one that included a fork, very helpful! He put it and some napkins in the bag with the order. Due to distance from people, I had not see that no forks from the other place I got oysters or streamed shrimp. Would definitely go to this stall again! He was good picking thru the pile to get me the best oysters and rinsing them off in a fresh pail of water he had just fetched. The oysters were perfect, plump and tender, no grit, chilled, with fresh lemon. They had a self service container to get pepper, vinegar, and hot sauce. Best of the fish market for oysters! Recommended!

Good prices and selection. They are pretty cheap compared to other locations. I would definitely…read morelook around. Just a note, the person cooking is usually alone by himself so waiting for them to cook your food will take at least 30 minutes. Bring cash to tip the boys working at the Wharf. They will help you but it is courteous to tip them. Paul helped us and was awesome! Thanks Paul. 4 stars shy of 5 for the long wait to get the crabs cooked.

great service and hospitality. staff was nice. good food. highly recommend. the prices were…read moreaffordable and they work with all types of payment.

This is a janky location!!! They be stringy with the crab…read moremeat on the crab fries.. they give you all these dry as fries with a little crab meat... they pissted me off tonight so bad, i throu that shyt on the floor.

Absolutely INCREDIBLE customer service ethic! I almost never write reviews, but my experience was…read moreso incredible I want to give them credit. I had ordered several things and the shrimp I'd ordered was not in the container when I picked it up. (First time that has happened with them as the orders are usually perfect). I needed the shrimp that day for a party and let the driver know. I told him that they could remove the charge and I would go to Costco and pick some up. He said that they would deliver it to my house that day. I told him I had to leave by 3:oo and he told him that I would have it well before that and gave me his word. At 2:00, they were delivered. That is incredible service! They kept their word and got that order en route to me quickly for same day delivery by the time I needed it. How many companies do that? Not to mention everything, as usual, was top quality. Guests were wondering where I got such fresh shrimp. Profish is AWESOME.

Profish did an amazing job providing the freshest seafood in Washington DC. Outstanding all…read moreacross the board. I highly recommend them for your seafood needs.

Stopped by for a quick bite and everything was delicious. The sushi is fresh and affordable. Their…read morepoke bowls are really good. I loved the sashimi combo. They staff are so nice and they can accommodate and make rolls fresh for you. They have some seating in the back, but I think it's mostly togos. Love this place.

Speedy Snack Sushi was the perfect stop for a quick bite after visiting the museum. My wife and I…read moreshared the eel roll, while our vegetarian friend enjoyed a California roll. Everyone was delighted with their selection. The sushi tasted wonderfully fresh, and the rice was tender--not hard or dried out, as premade sushi can sometimes be. The manager or owner was exceptionally kind and friendly and clearly wanted us to have a great experience. Before we ordered, she even offered us a complimentary taste of a shrimp roll. There was an impressive selection at various price points, along with bao buns and steamed or fried dumplings prepared to order. They also carried Japanese beverages and intriguing desserts, including matcha cheesecake. Fresh food, generous hospitality, and plenty of interesting choices made Speedy Snack Sushi a delightful find.