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    • Hours & Location

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

    SUN: 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    MON - THU: 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    FRI: 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
    SAT: 5:00 PM - 10:00 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

    • *Choptank Sweets

      Maryland

      $4

    • *Beau Soleil

      New Brunswick

      $4

    • *Seastone

      Virginia

      $4

    • *War Shore

      Virginia

      $4

    • *Chesapeakes

      Maryland

      $4

    • *Blue Point

      Connecticut

      $4

    • *Battle Creek

      Virginia

      $4

    the raw bar

    A CUSTOM PLATTER FEATURING OUR RAW BAR OFFERINGS

    • Imperial Gold Osetra Caviar

      $175

    • Colossal Lump Crabmeat Cocktail

      $32

    • Kaluga Caviar

      $250

    • Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail

      $24

    • Caviar Dressed Chef Select Oysters

      $36

    • 8 oz. King Crab Legs

      $62.50

    • Maine Lobster Cocktail

      $56

    Appetizers

    • Spicy Tuna Poke

      Crispy Wontons, Wasabi Emulsion

      $21

    • Grilled Oysters Rock

      Spinach Persillade, Nueske's Bacon, Parmesan

      $24

    • Chesapeake Bay Style Crab Cake

      Mustard Mayonnaise

      $26

    • Shrimp & Grits

      Cajun Butter Sauce

      $19

    • Spicy Tempura Laughing Bird Shrimp

      Diablo Glaze, Avocado Aioli

      $22

    • Jumbo Sea Scallops Casino

      Bacon, bell pepper, butter, parmesan panko crumbs

      $29

    • buttermilk fried calamari

      squash, peppers, chipotle aioli, marinara

      $19

    • *Mussels A La Oceanaire

      Andouille Sausage, Garlic, Butter, White Wine,

      $22

    • duck confit springrolls

      spicy duck sauce

      $23

    • Nueske's Bacon Steak

      Jalapeno Maple Syrup

      $21

    • Oceanaire Classic Sourdough Bread And Relish Tray

      $4

    Soup & Salad

    • New England Clam Chowder

      Smoked Bacon, New Potatoes, Westminster Crackers

      $13

    • Maryland Crab Soup

      Corn, Peas, Veggies

      $13

    • Seafood Chopped Salad

      Crabmeat, Shrimp, Feta Cheese, Greek Vinaigrette

      $28

    • Chopped House Green Salad

      Oceanaire Vinaigrette

      $12

    • Caesar Salad

      Croutons, Shaved Parmesan

      $12

    • Iceberg Lettuce Wedge

      Bacon, Tomato, Bleu Cheese Dressing

      $13

    • oceanaire cobb salad

      lump crabmeat, avocado, bacon, greek vinaigrette

      $29

    • Roasted Beet and Burrata

      Arugula, onion, tomato, Balsamic

      $16

    Chef’s Specialties

    • Chesapeake Bay Style Crab Cakes

      Mustard Mayonnaise

      $50

    • Chicken Fried Lobster

      Truffled Honey, Cheesy Grits, House Hot Sauce

      $45

    • Seared Sesame Crusted Yellowfin Tuna

      Seaweed Salad, Pickled Ginger, Caramel Soy, Wasabi

      $69

    • Shrimp Fried Rice "Shanghai Style"

      Crispy fried lobster tail, sunny side up egg

      $45

    • *shellfish mixed grill

      Lobster tail, shrimp, scallops, squid ink pasta, tomato, lemon butter

      $69

    • *jumbo Massachusetts sea scallops

      Mushroom and Spring Pea Risotto, red wine demi-glace

      $68

    • *Seared Salmon Fillet

      Potato Gnocchi, Walnut Sage Pesto, tomato

      $48

    • *Maryland Rockfish Fillet

      Yuzu marinated Shiitake mushrooms, onions & sweet peppers

      $59

    • *Pan seared Costa Rican Mahi-Mahi

      Bok Choy, Fingerling Potatoes,Honey Miso, tobiko

      $53

    • *Crab Stuffed South Pacific Barramundi

      tomato, sautéed spinach, mashed potatoes, beurre blanc

      $53

    • *Ecuador Swordfish "Black & Blue"

      Cajun Spice, Caramelized Onion, Blue Cheese Butter

      $49

    • *Pan seared Shrimp and Sea scallops

      warmed kimchee, Edamame, lemongrass ginger jus

      $65

    Chef’s Specialties

    • Grilled Niman Ranch Rack of Lamb

      Sesame soy marinade, charred scallions, grilled oyster mushrooms, sweet potato fries

      $65

    Simply Prepared

    Brushed With Lemon Butter

    • *Alaskan halibut fillet

      $54

    • *Ecuador Swordfish

      $43

    • *Costa Rican Mahi-Mahi

      $45

    • *Maryland Rockfish Fillet

      $51

    • *MSC Certified Chilean Seabass

      $65

    • *Sixty South Antarctic Salmon

      $40

    • *Wild Columbia River King Salmon

      $61

    • *Holland Dover Sole a la Meuniere

      $89

    • *10 oz. West Australia Lobster Tail

      $69

    • Jumbo Massachusetts Sea Scallops

      $60

    • Live Maine Cold Water Lobsters, per LB

      $45

    • Premium Red King Crab, Per LB

      $125

    Prime Steakhouse Cuts

    Usda Certified Prime Beef

    • 6 oz. Center-Cut Filet Mignon

      $40

    • 10 oz. Center-Cut Filet Mignon

      $55

    • 16 oz. Prime New York Strip

      $62

    • 22 oz. Prime Bone In Ribeye

      $68

    • *35 oz Prime Tomahawk

      $149

    Enrichments

    • Angry

      $5

    • Black & Bleu

      $6

    • Cold Water Lobster Tail

      $28

    • Jumbo Sea Scallop

      $15

    • Lump Crab Louie

      $22

    Sides

    • Truffle Whipped Potatoes

      $14

    • Grilled Asparagus

      $14

    • Hashed Browns

      $14

      A'la Oceanaire – ADD $3

    • Creamed Corn

      $14

    • Garlic Green Beans

      $14

    • Sautéed Spinach

      $14

    • Lobster & Crab Mac & Cheese

      $35

    • Tamarind BBQ Carrots

      $15

    • Vegetable Egg Fried Rice

      $14

    • grilled broccolini with spicy Chili Oil

      $15

    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 $16

    • Appletini 2.0

      Crown Royal Regal Apple Whisky, Ketel One Vodka, Fresh Lime Juice, Granny Smith Apple

    • Barrel-Aged Manhattan

      George Dickel Rye, Carpano Antica Formula Sweet Vermouth, Fee Brothers Peach Bitters. Aged in White Oak Barrels For 90 Days

    • Espresso Martini

      Grey Goose Vodka, Kahlúa, Espresso, Espresso Beans

    • Guava Daiquiri

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

    • Stout Old Fashioned

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

    • Nouveau Paloma

      Calirosa Rosa Blanco Tequila, Pink Grapefruit, Liber & Co. Grapefruit Shrub, Calabria Moscato

    • Patrónarita

      Patrón Silver Tequila, Patrón Citrónge Orange, Lime

    • Spiced Pear Mule

      Grey Goose La Poire Vodka, St. George Spiced Pear, Fresh Mint, Fresh Lime Juice, Fever-Tree Ginger Beer

    • 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

    • Perfect G n T

      Hendrick’s Gin, St-Germain Elderflower Liqueur, Fever-Tree Tonic Water

    • St. Remy White Sangria

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

    • 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

    • Pipe Dream

      Wild Turkey Longbranch Bourbon, Aperol, Liber & Co. Blood Orange Cordial, Fresh Lemon Juice. Served in a Pipette with Dehydrated Blood Orange.

    • Dragon Highball

      Wheatley Vodka, Monin Dragon Fruit Syrup, Fresh Lime Juice, Fever-Tree Lime Yuzu Soda. Garnished with Dehydrated Dragon Fruit

    • Third Marriage

      Hendrick’s Gin, St. George Spiced Pear Liqueur, Vanilla Reàl and Lemon Juice Topped with Calabria Moscato. Finished with a Spritz of Proprietary “Winter Perfume”

    • Gris Gris

      Crown Royal Deluxe, Bulleit Bourbon, Ancho Reyes Verde Liqueur, Piña Reàl, Lime and Lemon Juice, Honey Syrup. Served in a Pineapple Vessel.

    Sparkling

    • La Marca, Prosecco, Prosecco DOC

      $14

    • Chandon Brut Classic 187, Sparkling, California

      $19

    • Albert Bichot, Crémant de Bourgogne, Rosé

      $14

    • Nicolas Feuillatte, Brut 187, Chouilly

      $27

    • Nicolas Feuillatte, Rose, Brut 187, Chouilly

      $31

    • Calabria, Moscato, Riverina

      $14

    White

    • Pebble Lane, Chardonnay, Monterey County

      $13

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

      $17

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

      $18

    • Siduri, Chardonnay, Willamette Valley

      $20

    • David Finlayson, "Camino Africana", Chenin Blanc, Stellenbosch

      $15

    • Confini, Pinot Grigio, Venezia

      $13

    • Santa Margherita, Pinot Grigio, Alto Adige DOC

      $17

    • Freak No. 33, Riesling, Clare Valley

      $15

    • Love Block, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough

      $16

    • Duckhorn, Sauvignon Blanc, North Coast

      $18

    Rosé

    • Pebble Lane, Rosé of Pinot Noir, Monterey County

      $13

    • Rumor, Rosé, Provence

      $19

    Red

    • Achaval Ferrer, Cabernet Franc, Mendoza

      $14

    • Pebble Lane, Cabernet Sauvignon, Monterey County

      $13

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

      $16

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

      $19

    • Toby Tylor, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley

      $20

    • Viña Cobos, “Felino”, Malbec, Mendoza

      $15

    • 14 Hands, Merlot, Columbia Valley

      $13

    • Daniele Conterno, Nebbiolo, Langhe

      $19

    • Pebble Lane, Pinot Noir, Monterey County

      $13

    • Mt. Difficulty, "Roaring Meg", Pinot Noir, Central Otago

      $16

    • Vermillion, Red Blend, California

      $21

    • The Harrison, Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley

      $18

    $99

    • Palmer and Company, Brut, Champagne, Reims

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

    $125

    • Chateau Montelena, Chardonnay, Napa Valley

    • Hoopes, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley

    $149

    • Chateau Montelena, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley

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

    • Duckhorn, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley

    • Cakebread Cellars, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley

    Premium Pours By Coravin™

    • Cabernet Sauvignon, Adaptation, Napa Valley

      $35

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

      $35

    • Cabernet Sauvignon, Shrader, “Double Diamond”, Napa Valley

      $50

    • Cabernet Sauvignon, The Prisoner, Napa Valley

      $30

    • Chardonnay, Gran Moraine, Yamhill-Carlton District

      $25

    • Chardonnay, Paul Hobbs, Russian River Valley

      $40

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

      $35

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

      $25

    • Pinot Noir, Patz & Hall, “Hyde Vineyard”, Carneros

      $40

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

      $50

    Bespoke Classics $25

    • Millionaire Margarita

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

    • Royal Side Car

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

    • Black Tie Espressotini

      Absolut “Elyx” Vodka , Café Borghetti Espresso Liqueur, Baileys Irish Cream, Cocoa Powder Stencil

    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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