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Penn Quarter - Washington, D.C.

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    • Hours & Location

    1201 F Street NW,
    Washington, DC 20004

    Wednesday
    11:30AM–10PM
    Thursday
    11:30AM–10PM
    Friday
    11:30AM–11PM
    Saturday
    5–11PM
    Sunday
    5–9PM
    Monday
    11:30AM–10PM
    Tuesday
    11:30AM–10PM

    Additional Info

    Valet parking available during restaurant dinner hours.
    Valet cost: $12.00

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    the raw bar

    A CUSTOM PLATTER FEATURING OUR RAW BAR OFFERINGS

    • jumbo shrimp cocktail

    • COLOSSAL CRABMEAT COCKTAIL

    • CHEF SELECT OYSTERS

    • KING CRAB LEGS

    • MAINE | 1/4 LB LOBSTER COCKTAIL

    • 1 OZ OSETRA CAVIAR

    appetizers

    • *SPICY TUNA POKE

      Crispy Wontons, Wasabi Emulsion

    • GRILLED OYSTERS ROCK

      Spinach Persillade, Nueske's Bacon, Parmesan

    • SHRIMP & GRITS

      Cajun Butter Sauce

    • CHESAPEAKE BAY STYLE CRAB CAKE

      Creamy Mustard Mayonnaise

    • ESCARGOTS BOURGUIGNONNE

      Burgundy Butter And Puff Pastry

    • GRILLED MEDITERRANEAN OCTOPUS

      Hummus, Olive Tapenade, Focaccia Bread

    • STEAMED P.E.I. MUSSELS

      Andouille, Cherry Tomatoes, White Wine

    • BUTTERMILK FRIED CALAMARI

      Charred Tomato Salsa

    fresh seafood

    • CRAB CAKE CLUB

      Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, Mustard Mayo

    • ACHIOTE SPICED FISH TACOS

      Alaska Cod, Corn Tortilla, Chili-Lime Remoulade

    • SHRIMP LOUIS SALAD

      Jumbo Shrimp, Egg, Iceberg Lettuce

    • CRAB CAKE SLIDERS

      Creole Remoulade, Iceberg Lettuce, Roma Tomatoes

    • BAJA FRIED SHRIMP TACOS

      Crispy Fried Jumbo Shrimp, Corn Salsa

    • BLACKENED ALASKA COD SANDWICH

      Tomato, Red Onion & Creole Cabbage Slaw

    • PO BOY SANDWICH

      Fried Shrimp or Oysters, Tomato, Tartar Sauce

    • MAINE LOBSTER ROLL

      Fresh Lobster, Old Bay

    prime steakhouse cuts

    USDA CERTIFIED PRIME BEEF

    • 6 OZ. CENTER-CUT FILET MIGNON

    • 10 OZ. CENTER-CUT FILET MIGNON

    • 22 OZ. BONE IN PRIME RIBEYE

    • PAN-ROASTED CHICKEN CHOP

    • 16 OZ. PRIME NEW YORK STRIP

    simply prepared

    brushed with lemon butter

    • WILD ALASKA BLACK COD

    • ECUADOR SWORDFISH

    • NEW ZEALAND BLUENOSE BASS

    • "MSC" CERTIFIED CHILE SEABASS

    • ICELAND SALMON

    • MAINE JUMBO SCALLOPS

    • AUSTRALIA BARRAMUNDI

    • LIVE MAINE LOBSTER

    chef’s specialties

    • THE OCEANAIRE COBB SALAD

      Lump Blue Crabmeat

    • THE OCEANAIRE BURGER

      Caramelized Onions, Bacon, Cheddar & Louis Dressing

    • SHRIMP SCAMPI

      Tomatoes, Garlic Butter, Angel Hair

    • CHESAPEAKE BAY STYLE CRAB CAKES

      Mustard Mayonnaise

    • SESAME SEARED AHI TUNA

      Wasabi, Soy, Pickled Ginger, Wakame Seaweed Salad

    • GRILLED ICELAND SALMON

      Cantonese Vegetables, Udon Noodles, Passion Fruit-Miso

    • "BLACK & BLUE" AUSTRALIA BARRAMUNDI

      Cajun Seasoning, Caramelized Onions, Blue Cheese Butter

    • STEAK SALAD

      Tomato, Cucumber, Avocado, Chevre & Balsamic

    enrichments

    • ANGRY

    • JUMBO AFRICA PRAWN

    • LUMP BLUE CRAB

    • LUMP BLUE CRAB, CAPER "LOUIS"

    • 5 OZ. SOUTH AFRICA LOBSTER TAIL

    • 4 OZ. NANTUCKET BAY SCALLOPS

    sides

    • GRILLED ASPARAGUS

    • HASHED BROWNS

      A'la Oceanaire

    • LOBSTER MAC & CHEESE

    • SAUTEED SPINACH

    • PARMESAN-ROSEMARY TRUFFLE FRIES

    • CREAMED CORN

    • NUESKE'S SLAB BACON STEAK

    soups & salads

    • NEW ENGLAND CLAM CHOWDER

    • LOBSTER BISQUE

      Garnished With Lobster & Chives

    • SEAFOOD CHOPPED SALAD

      Crabmeat, Shrimp, Feta Cheese, Greek Vinaigrette

    • CHOPPED HOUSE GREEN SALAD

      Oceanaire Vinaigrette

    • CAESAR SALAD

      Housemade Croutons, Shaved Parmesan

    • ICEBERG LETTUCE WEDGE

      Bacon, Tomato, Bleu Cheese Dressing

    • BEET & GOAT CHEESE SALAD

      Red & Yellow Beets, Walnuts, Golden Raisins, Watercress White Balsamic Vinaigrette

    • TOMATO & MOZZARELLA SALAD

      Heirloom Tomatoes, Balsamic, Basil

    • TUNA NIÇOISE SALAD

      Fingerling Potatoes, Haricot Verts, Egg, White Balsamic Vinaigrette

    oyster bar

    • *COROMANDEL

      NEW ZEALAND

    • *PACIFIC ORCHARD

      BRITISH COLUMBIA

    • *CALM COVE

      WASHINGTON

    • *OTTER COVE

      WASHINGTON

    • *BEAU SOLEIL

      NEW BRUNSWICK

    • *RASPBERRY POINT

      P.E.I.

    • *SUNKEN MEADOW

      MASSACHUSETTS

    • *WIANNO

      MASSACHUSETTS

    • *WILD GOOSE

      RHODE ISLAND

    • *SHOOTING POINT

      VIRGINIA

    • *NANDUA POINT

      VIRGINIA

    • *WAR SHORE

      VIRGINIA

    the raw bar

    A CUSTOM PLATTER FEATURING OUR RAW BAR OFFERINGS

    • jumbo shrimp cocktail

    • COLOSSAL CRABMEAT COCKTAIL

    • CHEF SELECT OYSTERS

    • 1 oz OSETRA CAVIAR

    • 1/2 LB. ALASKA KING CRAB

    • MAINE | 1/4 LB LOBSTER COCKTAIL

    • FLORIDA STONE CRAB CLAWS (5 EA MED.)

    appetizers

    • SHRIMP & GRITS

      Cajun Butter Sauce

    • *SPICY TUNA POKE

      Crispy Wontons, Wasabi Emulsion

    • CHESAPEAKE BAY STYLE CRAB CAKE

      Creamy Mustard Mayonnaise

    • BUTTERMILK FRIED CALAMARI

      Charred Tomato Salsa

    • ESCARGOTS BOURGUIGNONNE

      Burgundy Butter And Puff Pastry

    • GRILLED OYSTERS ROCK

      Spinach Persillade, Nueske's Bacon, Parmesan

    • STEAMED P.E.I. MUSSELS

      Andouille, Cherry Tomatoes, White Wine

    • CHAR BROILED OCTOPUS

      Hummus, Olive Tapenade, Grilled Focaccia

    fresh seafood

    • Chicken Fried Lobster

      Truffled Honey, Cheesy Grits, Hot Sauce

    • CHESAPEAKE BAY STYLE CRAB CAKES

      Creamy Mustard Mayonnaise

    • JUMBO SHRIMP SCAMPI

      Tomatoes, Garlic Butter, Angel Hair Pasta

    • PREMIUM ALASKA RED KING CRAB

      Dutch Harbor Alaska Served With Drawn Butter

    • WHOLE ROASTED GREEK BRANZINO

      Mediterranean Vinaigrette

    • "TRUE DOVER SOLE"

      A la Meuniere

    • FRUITS OF THE SEA

      Colossal Africa Salt Prawn, Jumbo Maine Scallops Signature Crab Cake, Asparagus

    prime steakhouse cuts

    USDA CERTIFIED PRIME BEEF

    • 6 OZ. CENTER-CUT FILET MIGNON

    • 10 OZ. CENTER-CUT FILET MIGNON

    • 16 OZ. PRIME NY STRIP

    • 22 OZ. BONE IN PRIME RIBEYE

    • PAN-ROASTED CHICKEN CHOP

    simply prepared

    brushed with lemon butter

    • NEW ZEALAND BLUENOSE BASS

    • WILD ALASKA BLACK COD

    • ECUADOR SWORDFISH

    • "MSC" CERTIFIED CHILE SEABASS

    • AUSTRALIA BARRAMUNDI

    • ICELAND SALMON

    • JUMBO MAINE SCALLOPS

    • LIVE MAINE LOBSTER

    chef’s specialties

    • GRILLED ECUADOR SWORDFISH

      Swiss Chard, Andouille, Red Pepper & Cherry Tomatoes

    • GRILLED ICELAND SALMON

      Cantonese Vegetables, Udon Noodles, Passion Fruit-Miso

    • SEARED JUMBO MAINE SCALLOPS

      Grilled Asparagus & Mushroom Risotto, Short Rib Demi

    • SESAME SEARED AHI TUNA

      Wasabi, Soy, Pickled Ginger

    • SEARED NEW ZEALAND BLUENOSE BASS

      Couscous, Lemon, Kalamata Olives, Heirloom Tomatoes

    • SEARED ALASKA BLACK COD

      Broccoli, Shiitake Mushrooms, Heirloom Tomatoes Black Garlic Emulsion

    enrichments

    • ANGRY

    • LUMP BLUE CRAB

    • JUMBO AFRICA PRAWN

    • LUMP BLUE CRAB, CAPER "LOUIS"

    • 4 OZ. NANTUCKET BAY SCALLOPS

    • 5 OZ. SOUTH AFRICA LOBSTER TAIL

    sides

    • TRUFFLE WHIPPED POTATOES

    • GRILLED ASPARAGUS

    • HASHED BROWNS

      A'la Oceanaire

    • LOBSTER MAC & CHEESE

    • SAUTÈED SPINACH

    • CREAM CORN

    • NUESKE'S SLAB BACON STEAK

    • BRUSSELS SPROUTS

    soups & salads

    • NEW ENGLAND CLAM CHOWDER

    • LOBSTER BISQUE

      Garnished With Lobster & Chives

    • CHOPPED HOUSE GREEN SALAD

      Oceanaire Vinaigrette

    • CAESAR SALAD

      Housemade Croutons, Shaved Parmesan

    • ICEBERG LETTUCE WEDGE

      Bacon, Tomato, Bleu Cheese Dressing

    • TOMATO & MOZZARELLA SALAD

      Heirloom Tomatoes, Buffalo Mozzarella, Basil

    • BEET & GOAT CHEESE SALAD

      Red & Yellow Beets, Spring Greens, Walnuts, Gold Raisins White Balsamic Vinaigrette

    oyster bar

    • *COROMANDEL

      NEW ZEALAND

    • *PACIFIC ORCHARD

      BRITISH COLUMBIA

    • *CALM COVE

      WASHINGTON

    • *OTTER COVE

      WASHINGTON

    • *BEAU SOLEIL

      NEW BRUNSWICK

    • *RASPBERRY POINT

      P.E.I.

    • *SUNKEN MEADOW

      MASSACHUSETTS

    • *WIANNO

      MASSACHUSETTS

    • *WILD GOOSE

      RHODE ISLAND

    • *SHOOTING POINT

      VIRGINIA

    • *NANDUA CREEK

      VIRGINIA

    • *WAR SHORE

      VIRGINIA

    Awards

    "Award of Excellence" - Wine Spectator, (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)

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

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