Staff was largely unattentive. The dinner portions were puny ($37 for 3 oz of Halibut) and the waiter described to us the fantastic Dove Sole special but forgot to tell us it was $56. My guest deboned it herself!! Thanks but no thanks. More

The service and food were outstanding. Be sure to make a reservation as its usually booked. Crab cakes and lobster mac and cheese were fanastic! More

We were a large group (over 10) and we were seated and served efficinatly. Although the wait time to be served was longer than average the waitstaff did a great job. The seafood was fresh and tastey. The preparation of the fishnand the side dishes was traditional and un- inspiring considering the cost. The presentation was boering. If you look... More

I had dinner here on a Tuesday night with business colleagues. The place was packed, but we were seated immediately for our 7: a.m. reservation. Here's the kind of attention to detail this place has: I arrived early and asked where the ladies room was. Instead of someone waving vaguely towards the back of the crowded restaurant, someone appeared to... More

There are other excellent places to get fish. I think this is overpriced. More

Abdel, Pino, Shad; and many many others. Follow their lead to an amazing dining experience. More

Oceanaire is really good, I generally don't enjoy restaurants that serve entrees separately from sides, but since I was with a large group it didn't bother me and got to try most of the sides. I ordered the crab cakes and I've had much better crab cakes and lower priced restaurants but I still enjoyed my meal and it was... More

We were gifted a meal by friends at this restaurant on our first night in DC. It was a perfect start to our break and a really nice experience in every way. The food and wine were both very impressive. We had sea bass/mixed seafood grill and swordfish but I am sure whatever you picked the food would be good.... More

my wife and i had our anniversary dinner at the oceanaire last weekend. the restaurant was crowded on a saturday night, even in the heavy rain, but our reservation immediately got us seated. our food took longer than necessary to be delivered, so the manager came over and gave us a round of complimentary drinks. our waiter brian was excellent.... More