Rappahannock Oyster Bar: Your Premier Destination for Fresh Seafood and Vibrant Atmosphere

Enjoyed a late afternoon appetizer on the wharf, al fresco on a splendid January afternoon. 1/2 dozen oysters and 2 drinks. Nice atmosphere but a bit overpriced. ($60 for 6 oysters a draft beer and a cocktail.) Nice cocktail selection.

We visited a couple of days ago, and the food was absolutely incredible! The large seafood tower was perfect to share among three. Levi went above and beyond to take care of us, even though we were having a bit too much fun and may have been a little loud (sorry, Levi!). Despite our excitement, Levi handled everything with such grace and professionalism—we truly appreciate it. The restaurant was a bit quiet that evening, which probably made our energy stand out even more, but we had such a wonderful time. Thank you for a great experience! The drinks at the bar were also amazing, I didn’t get the bartender’s name but my husband was VERY happy with his martini :)

Went with a friend to try the oysters for happy hour and they were so wonderfully tasty. After speaking with the staff we understood that this is an oyster company with 3 different farms in various locations producing both fresh and salt water. Oysters. We sampled 12 and were so pleased we ordered 12 more. The happy hour (4-6pm) price was $2 each which we thought was a great price. Greg our bartender friendly and helpful. You can find their restaurants in various locations including in Charleston SC Richmond VA, and even at Dulles airport at Concourse B near gate B 37. I enjoyed the freshness and different varieties available. We will be back.

Really good birthday dinner! I'm pretty good with a vibe next to the water while enjoying seafood. Our bartender/server was very accommodating and made sure I was happy during our visit. We started with the grilled octopus, 6 raw oysters & 6 rockefeller - atleast an 8 across the board - everything was pretty standard. The crabcakes, thai lettuce wraps, combo baskets and Branzino get two thumbs up for flavor and portions. For cocktails, I wasn't a huge fan of the Forbidden Zone and Summer in Dogtown because the mezcal was overpowering but the Seasonal Sangria (Peach) was perfect! Although the weather was terrible, we had a few minutes of calm to enjoy the scene and our food without chaos. I would definitely consider this a top choice for a view and vibes.

So delicious!!! We stopped here for some oysters before catching our Uber, & it lived up to the reviews! I ordered the Rockefeller Oysters, and they were very seasoned and cooked just how I like them! The bartenders were very friendly also. I only ordered the oysters, so I can't comment on the drinks.. but they sounded delicious & I appreciated their fun names. I'm not from here, but if I'm ever in the DC area again, I'll make it a point to stop in again!

Every single dish was delicious. The Chesapeake raw oysters were amazing. Enjoyed the oysters Rockefeller, mussel pasta which my partner said was one of the best sauces he has ever tasted, and the crab cake was one of the largest I had which I partner enjoyed and he normally doesn’t like crab cakes. Great wine and ambiance.

atmosphere is so good to look at the wharf and enjoy the breeze in the fall. Portion was generally on the smaller size but that’s typical of seafood restaurants. Server was quick to help us. Had a great meal here!

The food was very good. I ordered seafood linguine and it seemed a bit spicy for my taste. However, it was very good. The dishes were very well presented. The service was great and the view of the place was spectacular! I am visiting Washington and I hope to return to this restaurant again soon.