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The Fish Market Restaurant
Seafood Restaurant$$$$
Old Town, Alexandria
Ranked #4 for seafood restaurants in Alexandria
"Fresh oysters, spiced shrimp, chowder and good beer selection."(5 Tips)
"Oysters are good and my friends fish bowl of beer:)"(12 Tips)
"Seafood stew- what a delicious & cheap idea for a meal!!"(3 Tips)
"Lobster bisque the best!!!"(3 Tips)
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T Michelle .May 11, 2013The prices are a little high, but we'll worth it. The food was flavorful. Try the lobster bisque... It's 9 bucks, but tastes amazing!
Upvoted Aug 30
The Anchor Bar is a fun little spot any time if day.A little crowded on fri&sat nights but still fun.The bartenders are super friendly & its a great spot for day drinking & football. Great drinks.
Emmanuel MarquesNovember 6, 2011Simply great, try the grilled sea scallops, they melt in your mouth, best grilled scallops I've ever had. Very reasonably priced compared to some of the other overrated seafood places in Oldtown.- Spiced shrimp is the way to go, you'll be hooked and the mozzarella sticks are the best I've ever had. Bartenders here are awesome too.
Jen SardamJuly 8, 2012I really liked how I didn't have to wait long to order, even when the place got crowded. The waiter was very proactive & gave good advice, and the margaritas and steamed oysters were great.
arTIAstryJuly 17, 2012The crabette mini crab cakes appetizer are really good! Outdoor seating available, seating limited overall. Seafood pasta w/ fish will make you wanna slap the chef! Delish!
DR GApril 22, 2015Awesome Peel and eat shrimp and a great beer selection. Casual, kid friendly, lots of room for big groups.
Brenda MasseyAugust 25, 2014I've been coming here for over 31 years. Amazing food and atmosphere. Always get a bowl of the clam chowder too!
Leslie OConnorJanuary 5, 2013The Seafood stew was as good as I remember. Going to a memorial service so had a Bloody Mary which I don't recommend. Husband had house beer and it was icy cold and delicious!
Rayshawn WilliamsMay 31, 2016The pasta is very creamy and has a good portion of lobster at a reasonable cost.
Jennifer TaiMarch 30, 2013Lobster was very fresh, the clam linguine out of sight!! Dinner for four for under 120 with a 2lb lobster, drinks, kids meal = amaze balls.- KitchenboyMay 19, 2012Fresh oysters, spiced shrimp, chowder and good beer selection. What the Fish Market has done well for decades. When in doubt keep it simple.
MK McKenzieMay 23, 2015Fish and chips was solid, especially with the 32oz beer to go with it. Restaurant is pretty loud.
Best spiced shrimp and local oyster and cheap 32oz beer and the foods are excellent over all.
This place is great for happy hour. I love the Buffalo shrimp. Calamari is not bad.
- Seafood stew- what a delicious & cheap idea for a meal!! So much seafood in here- it's more than just an appetizer!
Jamie LeeJuly 6, 2013I wasn't impressed with the crab imperial or grilled salmon, but the grilled scallops were perfect!
- The spicy steamed shrimp has so much flavor, its absolutely a delicious choice for an appetizer.
Matt GentryMarch 19, 2011Spiced shrimp, Seafood Jambalaya were both excellent. Iced tea (non-alcoholic) comes in huge refreshing glasses!
The staff, owners, management and clientele are great. They know how to cook tomato sauce. The calamari and the cacciucco are excellent choices.
D CJanuary 1, 2013Never have liked shrimp but their fried butterflied shrimp converted me - I ate most of my family member's meal.
Josh BlandMay 14, 2011The tequila oyster shooter sounds delicious, nut it should be white tequila and it should be chilled- Bobby M apparently is illiterate, since he can't read the categories. He's obviously the one in the trailer park. Stay on the other side of the Woodrow Wilson Bridge.
No reservations, so get there early. You wait in line at the front door
Jordi RodriguezAugust 14, 2012It's a good restaurant. The ambient is good. Jordi Rodríguez from Spain.
Joseph KristofferAugust 5, 2011It's not always on the menu, but the Orange Crush is a super refreshing cocktail.
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- Mon–Sun
- 11:30 AM–11:00 PM
(703) 836-5676
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