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Captain White's Seafood
(Now Closed)Fish Market and Seafood Restaurant
Southwest Washington, Washington
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Best place in DC proper for steamed crab legs or anything seafood. Reasonably priced and made to order seafood. Stand up and eat by the water on a hot summer day!
Mimi NguyenJanuary 31, 2017Always a great place to get fresh seafood! All fish vendors take card now but get there early to get parking and to bring some cash if you plan to buy a whole fish and need it descaled or fillet.
Luke CardyDecember 27, 2015Such an incredible selection of fresh seafood and its all very reasonably priced. If you're going to just take a look around the sellers can be very pushy.
Tom isaanApril 11, 2016Everything is great. But there is no place to sit down. Yes there is a stand to est area
- Richard EfthimFebruary 22, 2016Looking for Maine lobsters? This the one stand where you'll find them on the wharf.Often you'll get more for your money buying a lobster here than buying blue crabs, as much as I like blue crabs.
Behrad EatsJune 1, 2015Great, inexpensive seafood right on the water. Opt for the fried platter which gets you two fried fish, a crab cake, and two sides.
- Richard EfthimFebruary 22, 2016Live lobsters and blue crabs. You'll probably get more for your money buying a lobster instead of blue crabs as much as I like blue crabs. All the vendors here charge essentially the same prices.
Johnika DApril 27, 2013The half and half is so delicious! Try their soups and cooked to order meals. My husband and I split the combos and add bread to make a sandwich. More than enough to share.- Tom isaanApril 11, 2016Everything is great. But there is no place to sit down. Yes there is a stand to eat area
John BSeptember 13, 2016Decent prices, great crab. Paid $135 for a bushel. The crab was some of the best I've ever tasted. Perfectly steamed by Captain White Seafood.
Ares, Jr.September 25, 2021My spouse loved the blue crabs from here. Just be prepared for a long wait and no place to sit and eat if you want to have them right away.
Jonathan HanenSeptember 3, 2015Hidden gem in DC. They steam crabs just off the boat for your immediate delectation. Best deal on oysters anywhere.
- Richard EfthimMay 12, 2016Today (May 12, 2016) the crabs were nearly empty. Not the dealer's fault bit is recommend waiting a couple weeks to buy live blue crabs
Best fresh seafood around!! Great customer service and pleasant and friendly workers.
Getting some seafood for a delicious dinner for tonight Cod and Jumbo Tiger Shrimp. .
Claire CorbettNovember 30, 2014Most vendors except every kind of payment imaginable -- no need to bring cash!
I have been going here since 1992. That says it all! Tip the oyster shucker!
Buy your raw seafood here. I purchased raw shrimp and it was significantly better than any supermarket shrimp.
Becky ClingenpeelJuly 26, 2011Get the 2 dozen medium sized blue crabs & you get 1/2 dozen more free!
AlexisApril 9, 2011Be patient! They cook it fresh, so don't expect McDonald's speed. Also, they don't do cash refunds, so don't even ask!
- The fried shrimp is made to-order, and is warm and bready.
Alexander ZakharovMay 12, 2013Отличные устрицы! 12 штук всего за 13 долларов США! Есть Камчатские крабы и отличные омары по реальной стоимости.
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Captain White's Seafood
1100 Maine Ave SW (@ The Waterfront)
Washington, D.C. 20024
United States
Washington, D.C. 20024
United States
Family owned and operated since 1972, Captain White's is your source for the freshest, highest quality seafood in the DC Metropolitan area.
Permanently closed (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 7:30 AM–9:00 PM
(202) 484-2722
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