Ophelia's Fish House

Fresh catches, exceptional flavors.
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About us

Ophelia's Fish House offers the freshest seafood, expertly prepared with a focus on quality and flavor. Enjoy classic dishes and innovative creations in a welcoming atmosphere.

Ophelia's Fish House - Your Coastal Culinary Destination


Welcome to Ophelia's Fish House, where the freshest catches meet exceptional flavors. We're dedicated to providing a delightful seafood experience, bringing the taste of the ocean to your table.


Our Commitment to Quality


We source our seafood daily, ensuring the highest quality and supporting sustainable fishing practices. Our chefs artfully prepare each dish, highlighting the natural flavors of the sea.


A Menu to Delight Every Palate


From classic fish and chips to innovative seafood creations, our menu offers something for everyone. Explore our selection of oysters, grilled fish, seafood pasta, and more. We also offer vegetarian options and a curated wine list to complement your meal.


Experience Ophelia's


Whether you're looking for a casual lunch or a memorable dinner, Ophelia's Fish House is the perfect destination. Come and savor the taste of the ocean in a warm and inviting atmosphere.

Daily fresh catches, sustainable practices, innovative menu, expertly prepared dishes, wide variety of seafood and vegetarian options.

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Dave Thornton

Dave Thornton

Dec 31, 2019

Pretty good restaurant on a street full of what looks like good choices. Sea bass was pretty good. Could have been hotter and a slightly larger portion. Chicken Alfredo was plentiful and the sauce had good flavor with red peppers and broccoli mixed in. Not too creamy/cheesy. My wife got the salmon and it was pretty good. Happy hour drinks were good at $5 for bourbon/coke.

Rachel Murphy

Rachel Murphy

Mar 04, 2023

Good brunch. The chicken and waffles was good (waffle flavorful but not crispy) as was the crab cake Benedict (same, not seared). The staff was attentive and the unlimited mimosas flowed. Overall ok, but not a place I’d seek to return with the number of local options.

Anthony Von Plinsky

Anthony Von Plinsky

Aug 13, 2023

SPECTACULAR!!!!!! Uno, our server, was fantastic! The food was immaculate! The drinks were tasty and place was super clean!! Light jazz entertained your ears while the white fish ceviche and Cajun seafood boil excited the taste buds!!!! Even the popcorn shrimp seemed like they were made with a uniqueness not normally given to a fried treat. The place was gorgeous and we’ll be back for sure!!

Marshall (MRJ56)

Marshall (MRJ56)

Oct 05, 2023

This was another happy hour to spend time with my daughter. I chose Ophelia's because of the $1 oysters on the happy hour menu. And it was a very good choice. The service was great our waitress was knowledgeable about the items on the menu. We decided to try a few items from the Happy hour menu. Happy hour is Monday through Friday from 4 to 7. We ordered a dozen local oysters, steamed mussels, fish bites, oysters carnival and from the Happy hour menu. And paella from the regular menu. The local oysters were large and sweet and came with house made cocktail sause, horse radish, vinegar and lemon wedges. The oysters alone were the visit. The fish used for the fish bites was mahi mahi which is a firm flesh dish. The fish bites were seasoned well but was close to being overcooked. Because mahi mahi is thick and firm maybe flash fry it to let it keep some of it's moisture. The fish bites came with a house made Tatar sauce. Over the fish bites were good. The steamed mussels were delicious. The white wine broth they were prepared in was light and full of flavor. The oyster carnival comes 3 to an order. They were very good. The parmesan crust was light and they were topped with nice size pieces of crab. The only item that we ordered that was not a part of the happy hour menu was ther paella. This was the reason I couldn't give them 5 stars. The paella was full of flavor and a lot chunks of goodness, chicken sausage, shrimp, mussels. The only thing I have that I could say against this dish is the rice was not cooked completely. My preference is to have the rice cooked until it is soft. Some of the rice was cooked the way I prefer it. But the majority of the rice was crunchy. But overall the paella was good. I would recommend Ophelia's to my friends. And I definitely will be going back for happy hour. And I am looking forward to trying items other items on their dinner menu.

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create with doc

Mar 19, 2024

With fun decor and great oysters at good prices, this is a great date destination for dinner. The food was tasty and the atmosphere was calm and enjoyable even though the restaurant and patio were relatively full. The cocktails were also good!

Ophelia's Fish House in the Cafes/Restaurants category

Address: 501 8th St SE,Washington, DC 20003

Working hours:

We – Th
16:00 – 22:00
Fr
15:00 – 23:00
Sa
10:00 – 23:00
Su
10:00 – 22:00

Payment: cash

Delivery with clarification: we will call you back to clarify the most convenient delivery method.

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