Cordelia Fishbar
Restaurant · Capital City Market ·
Charcoal-grilled seafood, raw bar, global flavors, creative cocktails
Charcoal-grilled seafood, raw bar, global flavors, creative cocktails
"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
"Drawn by carefully sourced oysters, the reviewer was sold on the charcoal-grilled calamari after server Ebon recommended it; the calamari has a wonderful smoky flavor and is served in a marinade of aleppo oil and toasted fennel seeds, an "amazing flavor punch" that even converted a calamari-hating dining partner. The reviewer advises adding the pan rustico to dredge up the last bits of that sauce. The bread plate comes with sourdough, focaccia, and whipped butter drenched in anchovy olive oil — a perfect salty pairing for starters — and for brunch there's a District Bloody Mary topped with a giant grilled tiger prawn. — Emily Venezky, editorial associate" - Eater Staff
"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