Seafood cuisine: the best places to taste it in Bethesda

8 restaurant menus in United States, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
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Passionfish Bethesda
Passionfish Bethesda
90/100 (2649 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Gluten Free Options
Sushi
Vegetarian Friendly
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Calamari
Shrimp and Grits
Mussels
Steak burrito
Quesadillas
Tuna
Margherita
Calamares
Burger
chicken burrito
Salmon
Vegetarian Quesadilla
tostada
Chicken Rice Bowl
Elote
Shrimp
Chips & Guacamole
Tortilla Soup
Crab Cake
Steak Taco
Carnitas Taco
Chowder
Barbacoa Tacos
Crispy Chicken Tacos
Tapas
Lobster
Shrimp Rice Bowl
Fish Taco
Blackened Fish Taco Platter
Tacos
Salad
Blackened Tacos
Swordfish
Crab
Signature Fish Taco Platter
Curry
Scallops
Barbacoa Rice Bowl
Ceviche
Oyster
Chichiken Rice Bowl
Chocolate mousse
Fish Taco
Fish Taco
89/100 (967 ratings)
Quick Bites
Vegetarian Friendly
Seafood
Seafood
Mexican
Mexican
Vegetarian Friendly
Lunch
Dinner
Shrimp
Salad
Tapas
Fish Taco
Tacos
Burrito
Fish
Seafood
Mexican
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Lunch
Dinner
Cheap Eats
"I’m always impressed with how good this place is. Love the shrimp bowl. The shrimp as always cooked just right and the bowl is pretty filling. I..."
Barrett Starling, Realtor: The Nellis Group
"The fish taco is delicious. The salad is fresh and the dressing is good. The restaurant is nice and clean. The staff is enthusiastic and..."
Chanpen Tee
"Great food and great staff. The food is simply fantastic. Its obvious its a well established and liked chain in the area. There was a continuous flow..."
Tom Noel
"I have been wanting to eat lunch at the Fish Taco, for months. My dear friend and I decided to go eat lunch there today. I ordered the blackened..."
Jill Leatherman
"This is a great spot. I've been to all three locations and all are very similar experiences. Fast casual but made to order food. The food is..."
Paul Breakman
"I might have a borderline addiction to this place!! I've even gotten my teenage sons to fall in love. The cashiers aren't the friendliest people..."
Myeisha Duckett
"I am always on the hunt for a good fish taco. Y'all...these are SOOO GOOD!! And the Elote is PHENOMENAL. The guacamole is also amazing, and I am..."
Rachele Huot
"This is the type of place where you walk up to the counter, order, sit down, and they will bring the food to you. I had the blackened fish tacos...."
Ash
"This restaurant is the perfect place to go for lunch during the work day as well as a cute affordable date night. The decor is boho chic and love it!..."
Joyce doris Sie
"We had a delicious and reasonably priced lunch here. Very casual. Surprisingly full on a Thursday midday so that speaks for its reputation. Excellent..."
ytcarol
Luke's Lobster Bethesda
Luke's Lobster Bethesda
85/100 (1280 ratings)
Quick Bites
Restaurants
American
American
Seafood
Seafood
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Sandwiches
Grilled cheese
Shrimp
Lobster
Salad
Clam Chowder
Crab
Chowder
Lobster Roll
Sit down
American
Seafood
Seating
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Delivery
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"This place is really good recommend to visit. It is a bit on the pricier side but these are delicious rolls I have ever eaten. Thought the sandwiches..."
Camilllkin
"Excellent crab and chowder! I got the 6oz crab roll, chowder, a long with the Maine Root Root Beer. The crab roll is served cold, but you can ask for..."
Steven Fox
"Small little place tucked on the corner of Bethesda Lane, but packing huge amounts of flavor. Lobster rolls were extremely fresh, very sweet and..."
Stacey Johnson
"The lobster rolls are NEXT LEVEL. Best lobster rolls I’ve ever had easy - and I mean there are a lot of good ones, but these were so good!! The..."
Anastassia
"UPDATED: Great lobster! I like this place better than Mason's but only wish they had a "warmer" (obviously not a Connecticut style) style year round...."
Ted Scott
"The friendly staff went above and beyond to make sure we enjoyed the food and drink, we felt so welcomed and cared for, we would definitely come back..."
Kate Somerville
"Very good and kind service. The food was great, we ordered lobster and crab rolls. They were delicious, very good taste and quality. Indoors the..."
Athanasios Kouloumvakos
"I ordered the trio and it was delicious! I was visiting from Texas for a conference and any time I try a new place I read the bad reviews 1st. The..."
Shardae Simpson
"The last time I had Luke’s Lobster was in Tokyo, Japan more than a year ago. Since moving back stateside, I’ve been hankering for a lobster roll..."
Michelle Camina
"Lobster roll is delicious! Bread, lobster, and sauce are perfect cooked. Staff is super friendly. Nice..."
Chanpen Tee
"More a 4.5 stars Excellent, fresh seafood! We got Luke's Trio: shrimp, lobster, and crab on these small buns. All of the seafood was fresh and..."
Isabelle Ku
"We tried the trio and loved it. The guys working there are friendly and everything tasted fresh. Will definitely visit again. The portion size is..."
B. Mansouri
"First time here and came during Covid, I loved the outdoor seating and the service was great! I got the trio which comes with (I think 2 oz of)..."
Tiffany Albritton
Mussel Bar & Grille Bethesda
Mussel Bar & Grille Bethesda
82/100 (1860 ratings)
Restaurants
Belgian
Bar
European
Seafood
American
Belgian
Bar
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Breakfast
Brunch
Drinks
Crab
Oyster
Calamari
Mussels
Burger
Steak Frites
Tuna
Calamares
Salmon
Shrimp
Lobster Roll
Lobster
Ribs
Pasta
French Fries
Salad
Bass
Meatballs
Sit down
Belgian
Bar
European
American
Seafood
Seating
Reservations
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Television
Drinks
Brunch
Late Night
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"Had a great meal. Service was good. Flatbread mushroom pizza was delicious. Oysters were fresh and tasty. Beers were poured a little uneven but..."
Andrew Baucom
"Thank you google maps for leading us here! Was visiting and needed a fun place for a group. We enjoyed the whole experience from start to finish...."
Jeff Spade
"I had a great time with my girl friends. Mussels in white wine was really tasty. It would be even better if their bread can come with the mussels in..."
Sally
"They were extremely polite from the beginning. They wanted to know if we wanted a booth or a table for our birthday party. We opted for the table and..."
Merlin Williams
"Always fresh, tasty, and worth the calories - I always get some type of mussel dish. Great tuna tartar. Good value for money indeed, attentive..."
Susie H
"All the seafood here is delicious. Highly recommend if you're craving mussels or oysters. They have great specials throughout the..."
Khoi Nguyen
"The Mussel Bar, part of owner / Chef Robert Wiedmaier DC empire of restaurants (includes Marcel's and Brasserie Beck), serves up Euro-style..."
Joe Nastri
"Crab cakes had too much breading and the aftertaste wasn't to my liking. The muscles and drinks not pictured were a..."
S Gardner
"I have not had the food so this review is based on the bar. One of the best beer selection in bethesda. Good vibe and music. Friendly bartenders. ..."
Jim Schultz
"Very delicious food, especially the Brussels Sprouts and the Mediterranean..."
Harrison B
"Excellent food and great service! Showing charcuterie as an appetizer in picture. Also ordered cioppino and braised scallops and moules et frites...."
Norman M. Wereley
"Great customer service! Mussels(spicy thai curry) is the 💣. Taste great & drinks were good as well. Our server Vanessa was really great..."
Feruz Tedla
"Hidden amongst a slew of quality restaurants, this place has a great patio to enjoy an impressive selection of seafood. Complemented with a solid..."
Tyler Alexander
"We stopped in for lunch as first timers. I was impressed with the layout and atmosphere. Definitely very European like. The service was wonderful,..."
Roberto Ramirez
"Alex was our waiter and was the best. We had such a fun time sitting outside and making great memories. The general manager was also fun. Don't even..."
Candice Johnson Pollowitz
"The only issue with this fine establishment is that it is as busy as it is disorganized. Food is perfection. Mussels are begging to be shared. Very..."
Max Rapoport
"I stopped in for lunch on a whim and I was pleasantly surprised. The food was fast and delicious. The curried mussels were tasty and different, the..."
Katie Fagan
Black's Bar & Kitchen
Black's Bar & Kitchen
82/100 (4747 ratings)
Restaurants
Seafood
American
Seafood
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Brunch
Drinks
Wines by the Glass
Swordfish
Steamed Chimichurri P E I Mussels
Crab
Bass
Key lime pie
Pan Seared Day Boat Scallops
Scallops
Hanger steak
Addie's Mussels
Clams
Cakes
Crispy North Atlantic Calamari
Duck
Burger
Beer
Bruschette
Barbecue Duck Nachos
Oyster
Hamburgers
Fish
Steak Frites a La Blacks
Calamari
Pork
House Made Cornbread
Mussels
caesar salad
Prime Rib and Oyster Buffet
Tuna
Old Fashioned
Shrimp
Grilled Blackened Chicken Sandwich
Calamares
Squash
Salmon
Oysters on the Half Shell
Scallops with Garlic Sauce
Fried Oysters
Pasta
Crab Cake
Crispy Shrimp Tacos
Salad
Tapas
Duck Confit
French Fries
Mac and cheese
Tacos
Sit down
American
Seafood
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Television
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Drinks
Brunch
Late Night
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Great service! Went there for happy hour after work and the bartender was awesome! The food was delish! Definitely recommend this place and the..."
Jia Lee
"Alex and I had a fabulous time here. Beautiful decor, food was delicious and the wait staff was friendly yet professional. I'd definitely go back and..."
Nancy Hashem
"On Sunday's they have the best raw seafood bar in the DC/MD area...great place...love..."
Robin David Wardell
"Black's has a great brunch buffet! The bottomless champagne drinks are delicious. Service is always excellent too so the dirty plates go and the..."
Susan Zullo
"Oysters from the raw bar were super briny and chilled just right! I come here every time I visit Bethesda. Always..."
Khris Baker
"Came here this past Saturday for dinner and had a great experience. Had prior reservations so we were seated right away, on the bar side at a high..."
Vy H.
"Magnificent dining experience from start to finish. Although known for their incredible selection of seafood dishes and raw oyster bar, their beef..."
Richard Federbusch
"Ordered the duck nachos and the seafood stew. The server was attentive and the food was out in a timely manner. However the nachos were cold. The..."
Luma Lexicon
"We had a nice dinner on the patio. The duck nachos were good, but not the best we’ve had. Portions were big and an appetizer and entree for two..."
Corinne Newhart
"I had a few drinks and the pan seared scallops. Delicious! The servers were professional and attentive. Never let my glass run dry. Loved the..."
David Moulder
"Eclectic menu, good wine list at all price points, and cordial service. Spacious and comfortable setting with pleasant ambience. Crab cakes were..."
Michael Fulco
"Had a two rounds of happy hour oysters on the half shelf and a couple drinks with friends. Tasty cocktails, a decent bodied house chardonnay (or..."
David Braudt
"Eat here! I had the peppercorn encrusted tuna, rare. Amazing. Staff was very friendly, attentive, and skilled. I will definitely go back next time..."
Nate Mansfield
"My wife and I decided to give Blacks a try for our anniversary, as its easier to justify the price for a special occasion. A must-try dish at..."
Tony Ferrara
"Excellent dinner! Drinks were great and food was delicious! We ordered oysters, the rockfish, the peppercorn crusted tuna and the cheesecake. Good..."
M Ricart
Chef Tony's Fresh Seafood Restaurant
Chef Tony's Fresh Seafood Restaurant
81/100 (1602 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Mediterranean
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Seafood
American
Mediterranean
Italian
Italian
Seafood
Vegan Options
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Oyster
Calamari
Tiramisu
Mussels
Cheesecakes
Tuna
Cannoli
Calamares
Crab Soup
Creme Brulee
Salmon
Shrimp
Cakes
Bread Pudding
Pesto
Ceviche
Crème Brulée
Fish
Paella
Crab Cake
Lobster
Cheesecake
Tapas
Pasta
Filet Mignon
Salad
Cod
Crab
Halibut
Scallops
Sit down
Italian
Seafood
Mediterranean
American
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Accepts Discover
Parking Available
Validated Parking
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Non-smoking restaurants
Delivery
Seating
Table Service
Takeout
Television
Wheelchair Accessible
Drinks
Brunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"I loved Chef Tony’s. I’m from Dallas and I love the atmosphere there. The staff was very friendly. I particularly enjoyed dealing with Steve...."
Ashley Lynch
"Great service, excellent food, the staff was very friendly and accommodating. had the Maryland Crab Cake...the entire meal...mmm. and the fried..."
Angela Griffin
"This was my first time visiting. I had the Italian Style Paella. It was absolutely delicious. The dish was loaded with mussels, shrimp, scallops..."
Alice Newton Taylor
"Wonderful meal. Great, fresh seafood, served in an unpretentious atmosphere. I can't believe I'd never been to this place before. It sure won't be my..."
Steve Hoffman
"I’m not going to lie. I’m a vegetarian who joined a group of colleagues who had heard great things about this place. While I didn’t love the..."
Celeste Murray
"That was my first time ever at Chef Tony's even though I have been hearing about it for a long time. More than not disappointing, it was amazing!..."
Rose Luczak
"It was great, a little pricey but the food is worth it. Great service, friendly staff and nice atmosphere. This might seem trivial, but I love a..."
Cheri Fox
"We visited this restaurant yesterday. The calamari was amazing and so was the fried zucchini.... I can't wait to taste the crab soup...Our entrees..."
Beth Lewis Thompson
"This is a hidden secret! Some of the best seafood in..."
Elfreda Massie
"Chef Tony's restaurant is our favorite seafood restaurant in Bethesda. We highly recommend Chef Tony's to anyone who dines in Bethesda. Their Cream..."
Robert Cox
"This place is a cullinary delight for seafood and more. A MUST do if you are anywhere near Bethesda! If I come through the area again I will be..."
Stephen Mizerak
"Chef Tony is the best chef on the PLANET!!!!!! I recommend everything on the..."
Nikia Carter
"I have been to Chef Tony's Restaurant even when it was called Visions a number of times. It is one of my fave restaurants. Thank you for the birthday..."
Pia Casarino
"Ok so this place was a little gem 💎 that we were so happy to find! The oysters were amazing! And I had the best Creme Brul`e I've had yet! The..."
CJ H
"I ordered 3 pizza's - Cup-per, White and Crab pizza. All 3 were fantastic. The hostess who took my order was helpful and patient while I asked..."
S S
"Went with a group of 6 friends. Had such great service, wonderful food and drinks, happy hour super discounts. Great experience. It was lobster..."
Paula Yanoshik
"The salad was amazing. The calamari was perfectly done. My fish (trout) was seared and seasoned just right. My wife’s shrimp and crab dish was..."
Shawn Honnick
"The service was friendly and professional. Had the crabcake and was thrown off by all the shells in it, but everything was good and coffee was..."
Ramonita Atkinson
"Amazing! The BEST calamari I've ever had and the crab soup had real crab with the most unique, delicious flavor. The dinner was just as fabulous. The..."
jessica denigro
"Visited 6.24.22 and 6.30.22. Detailed review to follow: FOOD: 5/5. I ordered the Brussel sprouts starter. It was tasty. It had bacon and I think..."
S.M.
"I followed Chef Tony from Bethesda to the Promenade location and am glad to see that the quality and deliciousness of the food did not change. The..."
Risa Brown
"We recently catered for a large party from Chef Tony and were very happy with the level of service and attention we received from his establishment...."
Ketaki Sud
"What a wonderful experience! The servers worked as a team and were very friendly and accommodating. Loved that the bread was pre-cut, although I was..."
Veronica Matthews
"The food and service are always EXCELLENT at both Chef Tony’s locations. I’ve been dining with Chef Tony for more than 10 years and I’ve never..."
Mary Winstead
"This is an excellent place to get sea food! This place is rather hidden and is in apartment complex, but oh boy, am I glad I went there! All the..."
Eric Foster
"This review pertains to Chef Tony’s Pook’s Hill Road location at the Promenade Apartments, assuming indoor seating. Over the years, we’ve..."
Leanne Tobias
"Despite being hidden in a gated apartment complex, this is a gem of authentic Italian/seafood restaurant worth trying and revisiting. Everything..."
Charles Li
"Unbeatable happy hour specials. Best seafood I’ve had on the east coast. The red snapper is amazing. The deserts are decadent, and even if yIhre..."
Agent Star
"The staff is ALWAYS professional & friendly. I won't eat certain foods & salt, they are VERY accommodating. Chef Charles has made up 2 cocktails -..."
Naomi Ronis
"I'm allergic to seafood and was not happy when I saw the menu. What use to be Italian (or so my husband said) was now seafood! I order the twin filet..."
J B
"I had the Crab soup, it was good but had a little too much old bay seasoning. The filet mignon satay was delish! Grilled shrimp was also great! The..."
Tony Malgapo
"Food is just amazing, if you are expecting fancy this is not your place but if you want quality real food with great service and atmosphere this is..."
Fernando Fernandez
Passion Fin Asian Bistro
Passion Fin Asian Bistro
79/100 (443 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Seafood
Seafood
Asian
Japanese
Asian
Sushi
Vegetarian Friendly
Sushi
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Shrimp
Sit down
Sushi
Asian
Seafood
Japanese
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"I’ve been going here now for about 8 years and Passion Fin has the most remarkable sushi in the DMV. It’s definitely in my top 3 sushi..."
Danielle
"Good price for the food quality, but the place needs to be updated. Menus have worn, ragged edges. Uninspired room decorations. I made the mistake of..."
Frank K
"I've been eating here for lunch a few times a week. The food is pretty good! Today I had a Shrimp and Mango salad. It was absolute..."
Courtney Ramsey
"This place is as good as it gets for sushi. The staff is awesome and the food is..."
Jeff
"Lovely service that brings delicious food quickly to the table. Andy takes great care of..."
Dan Jossen
"This is my go-to sushi place when I’m ordering online. Its not the best sushi I’ve ever had, but the price for what you get can’t be beat...."
Meg Gargulinski
"This restaurant is a new favorite haunt for my daughter and me. We lunch here whenever we are running errands and are in a hurry. The food and..."
Emily Singh
"Great food for lunch😁. Dinner might be a bit expensive for the same food. I like the curry dishes...they do agrest job. The wait staff is..."
Jennifer Lee
"I went for lunch and had a fantastic experience. The restaurant is brand new and you can tell that it is run by a group with great experience. I..."
Sandy Gentles
"In an era now bygone, one could get classic Chinese fare from the Shops at Sumner Place from China Pavilion, a tasty stop now known only in memory. ..."
Howie P
"Good food, very fresh. Delivered with warm, friendly service. I felt like I was a guest which so many places fail at doing. Nice portions with good..."
Kenneth Lewis
Bethesda Crab House
Bethesda Crab House
77/100 (1274 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Seafood
American
American
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Oyster
Crab Cake
Crab Legs
Cakes
Shrimp
Crab
Clams
Sit down
Seafood
American
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"The crab cake was awesome and the funnel cake was pretty good for an air fryer. Toni provided extraordinary service and made a good food experience..."
Ray Moreno
"Decent spot for crabs. Came in looking to order a dozen XL crabs but was informed you have to call ahead so just heads up to anyone looking for..."
Aaron W
"Our friends visiting from out of town were craving Maryland Crabs so we called Bethesda Crab House to reserve a dozen of seasoned large crabs. The..."
Samantha Lee
"No frills is a bit of an understatement. I'm extremely open to a "hole in the wall", but upon walking in, I was extremely apprehensive about the..."
Ryan McElroy
"Kudos to Toni and Mr Lee ! Great food... great service... great people! These are REAL crab cakes... made fresh. The service is impeccable . We were..."
Jerry Dinces
"The food and service was exceptional. We walked right in and were taken care of. The friendly faces and the warm welcome did it for us. We had blue..."
Andrea Monroe
"The place does crabs and does it well! They have outdoor seating but it was a little cold for us so we were inside. They price by crab, half or full..."
Antoni Gambetta
"This was my go to spot for crabs from childhood to young adulthood and a blessing to be able to share with my children over the years being so close...."
Jasmin Hollywood
"The crabs are good and the brunette lady (please forgive me I dont know her name) is really cool!! Second post (Labor Day 2021) Bethesda Crab House..."
Bryan Riley
"My first time here and the crabs were very heavy and had a great flavor. They were big to be meduim crabs as wll. They even had Texas Pete hot sauce..."
Tiffany Taylor
"We went on a Monday night.. the weather was perfect so we ate outside. It's a nice atmosphere outside for eating crabs. Large picnic tables covered..."
Gregory Smith
"Went here specifically for the soft shell blue crab sandwich. I'd never had before, but I heard MD is known for soft shell blue crab, which is..."
Laurie Zabala
"Alaskan king crab legs, very good! I'm not interested in the crabs, but my guest loved them. Platters of 🦀 🦀 🦀 crab cakes so fresh and fried..."
Fern Brown-Tyler
"Had a phenomenal meal here. Blue crabs, steamed shrimp and fried oysters were delicious. Add the ice cold Coors Light beer, and you have heaven. This..."
Steven Adelson
"Great crabs and service. I highly recommend their crab..."
Adrian Cummins
"No frills, laid back, casual, delicious seafood. I had the shrimp platter and my fellow diner had the snow crab platter. Portions were plenty big and..."
Matt DeWitt