Does anyone know of any good seafood restaurants in the DC Metropolitan Area?
If you get out into Fairfax County, you should definitely check out the seafood shack in the Whole Foods at Fair Lakes. The seafood is pristine, the chef, Joe, puts a lot of love into his food, and it’s just a really fun vibe. We were just there last night for dinner (eat there around once a week or so), and the scallops were amazing. Most people kind of turn up their noses at the thought of eating dinner in the middle of a grocery store, but the food is not to be missed. They also have a barbecue shack, wine & cheese counter, Japanese restaurant, and a wicked deli counter. It actually makes for a great date night. I do not generally eat seafood outside of my own home, as I grew up in a family of commercial fishermen and nothing compared to home cooked. Whole Foods at Fair Lakes is the only place other than Ray’s Boathouse in Seattle that I’ll eat “restaurant seafood.” Try it. You will not be disappointed. It really is the best seafood restaurant going these days.
