Cordelia Fishbar
Restaurant · Capital City Market
550 Morse St NE, Washington, DC 20002
Highlights
Seafood-centric, charcoal-grilled global cuisine, raw bar
Seafood-centric, charcoal-grilled global cuisine, raw bar
"One of the newest spots in Union Market, Cordelia Fishbar is what the area was missing—a place casual enough to pop in after work without a reservation, but also delicious and buzzy enough to schedule a group dinner around. The fish-centric restaurant by the folks behind the iconic DC tavern Clyde’s excels in the group experience with soaring seafood towers filled with oysters, lobster salad, shrimp, and sturgeon caviar. Not in the mood for a fish high-rise? Their Rhode Island calamari, bluefin tuna tartar, and whole black sea bass are more subtle—but still delicious—options." - omnia saed, madeline weinfield, jonathan smith, mekita rivas, allison robicelli, omnia saed, kym backer
"The seafood-centric addition to the Clyde’s portfolio started brunch in January. Highlights include fried giant prawns and waffles and grilled French toast with roasted bananas. Indulge in different levels of seafood towers and a hot lobster roll with drawn butter. Brunch cocktails, like an Old Bay-rimmed Bloody Mary and bottomless tiki drinks are available." - Emily Venezky
"One of the newest spots in Union Market, Cordelia Fishbar is what the area was missing—a place casual enough to pop in after work without a reservation, but also delicious and buzzy enough to schedule a group dinner around. The fish-centric restaurant by the folks behind the iconic DC tavern Clyde’s excels in the group experience with soaring seafood towers filled with oysters, lobster salad, shrimp, and sturgeon caviar. Not in the mood for a fish high-rise? Their Rhode Island calamari, bluefin tuna tartar, and whole black sea bass are more subtle—but still delicious—options." - tristiana hinton, madeline weinfield, liz tracy
"Newly opened Cordelia Fishbar from Clyde’s Restaurant Group is serving up a cherry blossom mousse in honor of the season. The sweet treat features matcha cake, white chocolate glaze, cocoa nibs, and raspberry sauce." - Vinciane Ngomsi
"The first truly seafood-centric eatery in Clyde’s Restaurant Group’s portfolio, Cordelia’s menu emphasizes charcoal grilling, fish aging, and (of course) an extensive raw bar. Raw dishes include bluefin tuna, hamachi, and 10-day-aged Ora King salmon crudos, along with classics like chilled Maine lobster, colossal shrimp, jumbo lump crab, and an ever-rotating selection of carefully-tested oysters. A charcoal grill also turns out roasted fish, like whole turbot paired with a range of sauces from salsa verde to black garlic." - Emily Venezky
