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    • Hours & Location

    1201 F St NW,
    Washington, DC 20004
    (202) 347-2277

    SUN: 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    MON - THU: 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    FRI: 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
    SAT: 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM

    Holiday Hours

    Sun, Dec 24, 2023: 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    Mon, Dec 25, 2023: 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    Sun, Dec 31, 2023: 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM

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    Located in the vibrant and bustling Penn Quarter neighborhood, The Oceanaire Seafood Room is known for its focus on fresh, high-quality seafood and its commitment to offering a sophisticated dining experience. The menu showcases an array of seafood dishes, ranging from classic seafood preparations to innovative seafood-focused cuisine crafted by our Executive Chefs. At the heart of our philosophy lies a focus on fresh, sustainable seafood, sourced from the world's finest purveyors, and presented in creative and delicious ways. The restaurant's stylish and upscale décor is designed to create a comfortable and inviting ambiance, making it a popular destination for romantic dinners, special occasions, and business gatherings.

    Valet at Dinner $24

    SUN - THU: 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    FRI - SAT: 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM


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    Oysters

    • *Battle Creek

      Maryland

      $4

    • *Mother Shuckers

      Maryland

      $4

    • *Norumbega Natives

      Maine

      $4

    • *Seastone

      Virginia

      $4

    • *Pickering Pass

      Washington

      $5

    • *Sweet Jesus

      Maryland

      $4

    • *Warshore

      Virginia

      $4

    • *Beau Soleil

      New Brunswick

      $4

    • *Blue Point

      Connecticut

      $4

    • *Oceanaire Pearls

      Massachusetts

      $4

    The Raw Bar

    • Maine Lobster Cocktail

      $56

    • 8 oz. King Crab Legs

      $49

    • Caviar Dressed Chef Select Oysters

      $36

    • Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail

      $24

    • *FRESH FLORIDA STONE CRAB CLAW

      $18

    • Colossal Lump Crabmeat Cocktail

      $32

    • Imperial Gold Osetra Caviar

      $125

    • Grand Shellfish Tower

      a custom platter featuring our raw bar offerings

      per a la carte MKT

    Appetizers

    • Duck Confit Spring rolls

      $23

    • *Mussels A la Oceanaire

      $22

    • Buttermilk Fried Calamari

      $19

    • Jumbo Sea Scallops Casino

      $29

    • Spicy Tempura Laughing Bird Shrimp

      $22

    • Shrimp & Grits

      $19

    • Chesapeake Bay Style Crab Cake

      $26

    • Grilled Oysters Rock

      $24

    Sushi

    • Hamachi Truffle Roll

      Cucumber, Wasabi, Truffle Pearls, Truffle Ponzu

      $22

    • Shrimp Tempura Roll

      Asparagus, Avocado, Bang Bang Sauce, Unagi Sauce

      $22

    • *Seared Sesame Crusted Yellowfin Tuna

      Seaweed Salad, Pickled Ginger, Caramel Soy, Wasabi

      $25

    • *Spicy Lobster Maki Roll

      Soy Paper, Avocado, Spicy Masago Mayo

      $26

    • *Hamachi Crudo

      Yuzu Kosho Vinaigrette, Smoked Sea Salt, Watermelon Radish

      $29

    • *Spicy Tuna Poke

      Crispy Wontons, Wasabi Emulsion

      $21

    Soup & Salad

    • Pear & Goat Cheese Salad

      $13

    • Oceanaire Cobb Salad

      $29

    • Iceberg Lettuce Wedge

      $14

    • Caesar Salad

      $13

    • Chopped House Green Salad

      $13

    • Seafood Chopped Salad

      $28

    • *Lobster Bisque

      $13

    • New England Clam Chowder

      $13

    Chef’s Specialties

    • *Blackened Ecuador Swordfish

      Caramelized Onion, Blue Cheese Butter

      $42

    • *Grilled Atlantic Rockfish

      Udon, Bok Choy, Soft Egg, XO Miso Broth

      $47

    • *Jumbo Massachusetts Sea Scallops

      English Pea and Mushroom Risotto, Demi-Glace

      $57

    • *Crab Stuffed South Pacific Barramundi

      Tomato, Spinach, Mashed Potatoes, Beurre Blanc

      $53

    • *Blackened Mahi Mahi

      Grits, Pickled Cauliflower, Bacon & Tomato Jam

      $44

    • Pan Seared Shrimp & Scallops

      Warmed Kimchi, Edamame

      $59

    • *Grilled 16 oz Kurobuta Pork Chop

      Charcuterie Sauce, Mashed Potatoes, Maitakes

      $46

    • *Seared Antarctic Salmon

      Potato Gnocchi, Tomato, Sage Walnut Pesto

      $44

    • Shrimp Fried Rice "Shanghai Style"

      Crispy Fried Lobster Tail, Sunny Side Up Egg

      $45

    • Seared Sesame Crusted Yellowfin Tuna

      Seaweed Salad, Pickled Ginger, Caramel Soy, Wasabi

      $52

    • Shellfish Mixed Grill

      5 oz. Lobster Tail, Jumbo Sea Scallops, Shrimp

      $55

    • Chicken Fried Lobster

      Truffled Honey, Cheesy Grits, House Hot Sauce

      $45

    • Jumbo Shrimp Scampi

      Tomatoes, Garlic Butter, Angel Hair Pasta

      $34

    • Chesapeake Bay Style Crab Cakes

      Mustard Mayonnaise

      $50

    Chef’s Specialties

    • *North Atlantic Dover Sole

      Served Tableside à la Meunière

      $79

    Simply Prepared

    Brushed With Lemon Butter

    • Premium Red King Crab, Per LB

      $99

    • Live Maine Cold Water Lobsters, per LB

      $45

    • Jumbo Massachusetts Sea Scallops

      $49

    • *Wild Atlantic Rockfish

      $39

    • *Fresh Florida Stone Crab

      $18

    • *Mediterranean Branzino

      $39

    • *Sixty South Antarctic Salmon

      $36

    • *MSC Certified Chilean Seabass

      $59

    • *Costa Rica Mahi-Mahi

      $36

    • *Ecuador Swordfish

      $36

    • *Alaska Halibut Fillet

      $49

    Prime Steakhouse Cuts

    Usda Certified Prime Beef

    • *9 oz Prime Hangar, Sweet Potato Fries, Brussels

      $54

    • 22 oz. Prime Bone In Ribeye

      $68

    • 16 oz. Prime New York Strip

      $62

    • 14 oz. 28 Day Dry-Aged Ribeye

      $64

    • 10 oz. Center-Cut Filet Mignon

      $56

    • 6 oz. Center-Cut Filet Mignon

      $42

    Enrichments

    • Lump Crab Louie

      $22

    • Miso Broiled Half Lobster

      $34

    • Crab Miso Ginger Butter

      $18

    • Cold Water Lobster Tail

      $28

    • Black & Bleu

      $6

    • Angry

      $5

    Sides

    • Brussel Sprouts & Bacon

      $14

    • Sautéed Mushrooms

      $14

    • Vegetable Egg Fried Rice

      $14

    • Lobster & Crab Mac & Cheese

      $35

    • Sautéed Spinach

      $14

    • Garlic Green Beans

      $14

    • Creamed Corn

      $14

    • Hashed Browns

      $14

      A'la Oceanaire – ADD $3

    • Grilled Asparagus

      $14

    • Truffle Whipped Potatoes

      $14

    Oyster Service Martini

    • Oyster Service Martini

      A caviar dressed oyster paired with a chilled Martini of Helix Vodka or Askur Gin from Iceland

      $19

    Cocktails $17

    • Corn Star Martini

      Tito's Handmade Vodka, Passoã Passion Fruit, Passion Fruit Juice, Reàl Vanilla, La Marca Prosecco

    • Winter Punch

      Patrón Reposado Tequila, Pomegranate Juice, Monin Vanilla Spice, Fresh Lime Juice

    • Perfect Blue G 'N' T

      Hendrick's Gin, Elderflower Liqueur, Lagoon Bay Icelandic Orange

    • The Honey Pot

      Malfy Con Arancia Gin, Lemon Juice, Passion Fruit, Tiki Cinnamon

    • A'Ku Crush

      Ron Zacapa 23 Rum, Disaronno, Monin Passion Fruit, Grapefruit Juice, Lime Juice

    • Spicy Pineapple Margarita

      Casamigos Reposado Tequila, Monin Hot Honey, Lime Juice, Pineapple Juice, Angostura Bitters

    • Sea Pearl

      Grey Goose Vodka, St-Germain Elderflower Liqueur, Blue Raspberry Syrup, Lemon Juice and La Marca Prosecco. Garnished with Star Fruit and Edible Pearl

    • St. Remy White Sangria

      St. Rémy VSOP Brandy, Mango Puree, Honey Syrup, Fresh Lemon Juice, Pinot Grigio

    • Oceanaire 2.0

      Our Signature Cocktail made with Bacardi Superior Rum, Domaine De Canton Ginger, Fresh Lime Juice, Monin Banana Syrup, and Bols Blue Curacao

    • Patrónarita

      Patrón Silver Tequila, Patrón Citrónge Orange, Lime

    • Stout Old Fashioned

      Bulleit Rye Whiskey, Guinness Syrup, Angostura Bitters, Orange Peel

    • Guava Daiquiri

      Bacardí Superior Rum, Monin Guava Syrup, Pineapple Juice, Fresh Lime Juice

    • Espresso Martini

      Grey Goose Vodka, Kahlúa, Espresso, Espresso Beans

    • Barrel-Aged Manhattan

      George Dickel Rye, Carpano Antica Formula Sweet Vermouth, Fee Brothers Peach Bitters. Aged in White Oak Barrels For 6 Weeks

    • Celebrating 25 Years Smoked Maple Old Fashioned

      WhistlePig PiggyBack Rye, WhistlePig Barrel-Aged Maple Syrup, Maple Bitters

      $17

    Rosé

    • Rosé, Rumor, Provence

      $19

    Red

    • Red Blend, Vermillion, California

      $21

    • Red Blend, Leviathan, California

      $22

    • Pinot Noir, Canyon Road, California

      $13

    • Pinot Noir, Marion-Field Cellars, “The Harrison”, Willamette Valley

      $18

    • Pinot Noir, Belle Glos, “Balade”, Santa Rita Hills

      $18

    • Nebbiolo, Daniele Conterno, Langhe

      $19

    • Merlot, 14 Hands, Columbia Valley

      $13

    • Malbec, Trivento, Reserve, Mendoza

      $19

    • Cabernet Franc, Achaval Ferrer, Mendoza

      $14

    • Cabernet Sauvignon, Toby Tylor, Napa Valley

      $20

    • Cabernet Sauvignon, Raymond, “Primal Cut”, North Coast

      $19

    • Cabernet Sauvignon, Austin Hope, "B20", Paso Robles

      $16

    • Cabernet Sauvignon, Canyon Road, California

      $13

    White

    • Vermentino, Seghesio, Russian River Valley

      $15

    • Sauvignon Blanc, Duckhorn, North Coast

      $18

    • Sauvignon Blanc, Love Block, Marlborough

      $16

    • Riesling, Freak No. 33, Clare Valley

      $15

    • Pinot Grigio, Santa Margherita, Alto Adige DOC

      $17

    • Pinot Grigio, Confini, Venezia

      $13

    • Chardonnay, Mer Soleil, Reserve, Monterey

      $13

    • Chardonnay, Sonoma-Cutrer, “Russian River Ranches”, Sonoma Coast

      $19

    • Chardonnay, Ellery Allyn, "The Nantucket", Russian River Valley

      $17

    • Chardonnay, Canyon Road, California

      $13

    Sparkling

    • Moscato, Calabria, Riverina

      $14

    • Champagne, Nicolas Feuillatte, Rosé, Brut, Chouilly (187mL)

      $31

    • Champagne, Nicolas Feuillatte, Brut Réserve, Chouilly (187mL)

      $27

    • Sparkling, Albert Bichot, Crémant de Bourgogne, Brut Rosé, Burgundy

      $14

    • Sparkling, Chandon Brut Classic 187, California

      $19

    • Prosecco, La Marca, Prosecco DOC

      $14

    $159

    • Duckhorn, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley

    • Orin Swift, “Papillon”, Red Blend, Napa Valley

    $99

    • Raymond, "Primal Cut," Reserve, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley

    • Rombauer, Chardonnay, Napa Valley

    • The Prisoner Wine Company, “The Prisoner”, Red Blend, California

    • Daou, “Reserve”, Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles

    • Palmer and Company, Brut, Champagne, Reims

    Premium Pours By Coravin™

    • Viognier, Darioush, Napa Valley

      $40

    • Red Blend, Justin, “Isosceles”, Paso Robles

      $50

    • Pinot Noir, Belle Glos, “Clark & Telephone”, Santa Maria Valley

      $25

    • Chardonnay, Simonnet-1er Cru Vallions, Chablis, Burgundy

      $35

    • Chardonnay, Paul Hobbs, Russian River Valley

      $40

    • Chardonnay, Gran Moraine, Yamhill-Carlton District

      $25

    • Cabernet Sauvignon, The Prisoner, California

      $30

    • Cabernet Sauvignon, Hall, “Coeur”, St. Helena

      $35

    • Cabernet Sauvignon, Adaptation, Napa Valley

      $35

    Bespoke Classics $25

    • Royal Side Car

      Rémy 1738 Accord Royal Cognac, Cointreau, Fresh Lemon Juice, Cinnamon Sugar Rim

    • Millionaire Margarita

      Casamigos Reposado, Grand Marnier, Orgeat, Agave Syrup, Fresh Lime Juice

    Takeout Menu

    • 202-347-2277

    Appetizers

    • Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail

      Cocktail Sauce

      $24

    • Lump Crabmeat Cocktail

      Cocktail Sauce, Creamy Mustard Mayonnaise

      $32

    • Chesapeake Bay Style Crab Cake

      Creamy Mustard Mayonnaise

      $26

    • Shrimp & Grits

      Jumbo Shrimp, White Cheddar Grits, Creole Butter Sauce

      $19

    • Oceanaire Signature Sourdough Bread & Relish Tray

      $3.50

    Soups & Salads

    • New England Clam Chowder

      $13

    • Chopped House Green Salad

      Tomato, Cucumbers, Red Onion, Oceanaire Vinaigrette

      $12

    • Caesar Salad

      Croutons, Shaved Parmesan

      $12

    • Seafood Chopped Salad

      Crabmeat, Shrimp, Feta Cheese, Greek Vinaigrette

      $28

    • Grilled Blackened Caesar Salad

      Blackened Shrimp, Salmon or Chicken Breast

      $25

    Chef Specialties

    • Chesapeake Bay Style Crab Cakes

      Mustard Mayonnaise

      $50

    • Chicken Fried Lobster

      Truffled Honey, Cheesy Grits, House Hot Sauce

      $45

    • Oceanaire Steak & Cake

      6 oz. Filet Mignon and Signature Crab Cake

      $66

    • Filet Mignon & Shrimp

      Parmesan Garlic Butter

      $45

    • Jumbo Shrimp Scampi

      Tomatoes, Garlic Butter, Angel Hair Pasta

      $34

    • Shellfish Mixed Grill

      5 oz. Lobster Tail, Jumbo Scallops, Jumbo Shrimp, Asparagus

      $58

    • Shrimp Fried Rice "Shanghai Style"

      Crispy fried lobster tail, fried egg

      $45

    Simply prepared

    Extra Virgin Olive Oil & Lemon

    • Responsibly Sourced Salmon

      $29

    • 5 oz. Cold Water Lobster Tail

      $24

    • Premium Red King Crab

      per MP

    • 1.5 lb Live Maine Lobster

      $54

    USDA Prime Steakhouse Cuts

    • 6 oz. Center-Cut Filet Mignon

      $40

    • 10 oz. Center-Cut Filet Mignon

      $55

    • 22 oz. Prime Bone-In Ribeye

      $68

    • 16 oz. Prime New York Strip

      $62

    Sides

    • Truffle Whipped Potatoes

      $13

    • Grilled Asparagus

      $13

    • Chefs Seasonal Vegetable

      $13

    • Parmesan Truffle Fries

      $13

    • Shrimp Fried Rice

      $18

    • Mac & Cheese

      $13

    • Hashed Browns

      $13

    • Hashed Browns a’la Oceanaire

      $16

    • Lobster Mac & Cheese

      $35

    • Lobster & Crab Mac & Cheese

      $35

    Sandwiches

    Served with Sea Salt Thick Cut Fries OR House Chopped salad

    • The Oceanaire Burger

      Cheddar Cheese, Bacon, Caramelized Onions & Louis Dressing

      $17

    • Crab Cake Club Sandwich

      Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, Creamy Mustard Mayo

      $27

    Kids

    Served with Fresh Fruit & French Fries

    • Chicken Fingers

      $12

    • Grilled Cheese

      $12

    • Kid’s Cheeseburger

      $12

    Desserts

    • Cheesecake

      $12

    • Key Lime Pie

      $13

    • Flourless Chocolate Torte

      $16

    Awards

    "Award of Excellence" - Wine Spectator, (2007, 2008, 2009, 2017, 2018)

    "Diners’ Choice Award" – OpenTable, (2017)

    "Certificate of Excellence Award for Superior Service" - Tripadvisor, (2016)

    "America's Most Popular Fine Dining Restaurants" - Urban Spoon, (2014)

    "Top Seafood Restaurant" - Dining Out Magazine, (2012)

    Zagat Certification - (2012)

    DiRoNA Award - Distinguished Restaurants of North America, (2008, 2012)

    American Institute of Wine & Food, National Capital Area "People's Choice Award", Best Crab Cakes - (2009)

    "Best Of" Awards, Reader's Choice - Best Seafood - Dining Guide of Washington D.C., (2009)

    "Top Power Spot" Restaurant Award - Washington D.C. Metropolitan Area Restaurant Association, (2008)

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