Rappahannock Oyster Bar

"This Southwest Waterfront hot spot, located in a restored oyster shed steps away from the Maine Avenue Fish Market, has small ($80) and large ($154) seafood tower options. Both come with oysters, littleneck clams, shrimp cocktail, ceviche, mussels escabeche, scallops, and salmon roe. The large version simply doubles up on portions." - Claudia Rosenbaum, Tierney Plumb, Eater Staff

"Located in a restored oyster shed steps away from the historic Municipal Fish Market, which got a 2024 revamp with fried and broiled seafood, Rappahannock’s menu centers around its celebrated shellfish — right down to vodka and tequila oyster shooters. Other options include ceviche, a burger, seared Outer Banks scallops, and whole branzino." - Tierney Plumb, Vinciane Ngomsi

"This Virginia-based restaurant company restored a historic oyster shed at the Wharf complex for its flagship restaurant. Besides the signature oysters from the raw bar, order larger plates like oyster po’boy sandwiches, whole branzino, or seared scallops." - Missy Frederick, Tierney Plumb

"Weekday happy hour at the Wharf’s go-to raw bar calls for $1.75 oysters (Rappahannock River, Rochambeau, and its own Olde Salt variety), with a minimum of six per order. The 4 p.m.-to-6 p.m. deal also includes $1 Olde Salt clams." - Tierney Plumb, Eater Staff

"The Rappahannock Oyster Bar at the Wharf makes a sustainably sourced Chesapeake crab cake sandwich (or entree) with as little filler as possible. The dish is made complete with succotash, green Beans, fingerlings, and a caper remoulade." - Vinciane Ngomsi, Eater Staff