Restaurants: Seafood
Lobster, oysters, crab cakes, - you name it! From beer-battered fried fish to pan-seared scallops, you’ll find all types of delicious seafood dishes at Fairfax County’s restaurants.
Seeking recommendations? Check out these top-rated local Seafood restaurants:
PassionFish in Reston takes seafood to the next level with their creative choices and ever-changing seasonal selections. The cuisine represents the bounty of the world's oceans, lakes, seas, and waterways reflecting flavors of Mediterranean, Europe, Asia, and the Americas. The end result is a vast array of seasonal fresh seafood, distinctive flavors, and simply elegant presentations.
Coastal Flats is a throwback to another era. The menu follows the Gulf Stream from Florida to the Carolina low-country, up to the New England shore. Expect some unexpected twists with Hong Kong Sea Bass, Jambalaya Egg Rolls, Shrimp Fritters, and Lobster Bisque, Crab and Corn Chowder, and their soon-to-be famous Lobster Roll and Crab Cakes.
Captain Pell’s Crabhouse is the place for the freshest and meatiest blue crabs, including all-you-can eat seafood. The family-owned restaurant has been serving the local community since 1977.
Browse our listings below to find a full list of local eateries for Seafood in Fairfax County.
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