Contemporary American seafood where consistency in execution and highlighting the fish itself is priority. We understand the value of quality seafood and quality service. A pure and natural ethos characterizes our cooking style. Bold flavors emerge from our innovative compositions, while simple preparations of whole fish and other offerings subtly tease the palate.
With a focus on seasonal products and the finest seafood, we ensure a dining experience unlike any other. From fundraisers and receptions to corporate events and dinners, Ophelia's Fish House is the premier private event venue on Capitol Hill. With 2,100 square feet of private event space, every event we do is tailored to blow you away.
With a focus on seasonal products and the finest seafood, we ensure a dining experience unlike any other. From fundraisers and receptions to corporate events and dinners, Ophelia's Fish House is the premier private event venue on Capitol Hill. With 2,100 square feet of private event space, every event we do is tailored to blow you away.
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Reviews (23)
Samantha L.
Jan 25, 2022
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Saundra Lamb
Jan 23, 2022
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Holly V.
Jan 05, 2022
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We love Ophelia's great for dinner and brunch. Big fans of the mussels, shrimp and grits, and steak. Alonzo provides great service and is an absolutely amazing bartender! The atmosphere is very chill and you'll love the oversized fish tank above the bar. It was beautifully decorated for the holidays and we will definitely be back.
Michael Avon
Dec 30, 2021
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Marcela B.
Dec 15, 2021
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Food is great but they really need to work on their service and knowledge of how to be a good waiter. Being charged a 21%tip for a party of 8 when our appetizers and started arrived with our meal and seems like he is still learning even though I know he has been there for a couple of months since he waited in us before hurts just a little.
Dee Bee
Nov 11, 2021
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The place is a mixed bag.
The Good:
1. We ordered the Seafood Hash and the Country Hash which tasted great. I would recommend if you decide to eat here.
2. The imdoor decor is comfy and the establishment is in a trendy location.
The Bad:
1. The portions were small, especially with the "Brioche" French Toast which was four thin slices of basic French Toast with a cup of preserves. Don't let the descriptions on the menu or pics online fool you, you may leave hungry.
2. The place was fairly empty but we still waited several minutes for a waiter, and waited even longer for the check when we were
The Good:
1. We ordered the Seafood Hash and the Country Hash which tasted great. I would recommend if you decide to eat here.
2. The imdoor decor is comfy and the establishment is in a trendy location.
The Bad:
1. The portions were small, especially with the "Brioche" French Toast which was four thin slices of basic French Toast with a cup of preserves. Don't let the descriptions on the menu or pics online fool you, you may leave hungry.
2. The place was fairly empty but we still waited several minutes for a waiter, and waited even longer for the check when we were
Tanar W.
Nov 06, 2021
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My boyfriend and I decided to have a Sunday brunch at Ophelia's Fish House for the first time. We made a reservation ahead of time which honestly I don't feel as though we needed it due to there was ample space available when we arrived in the afternoon. The food here was great! The concerns that I had was with the service. It took a while for our server to come to my table and then when I asked to move due to the inside being very hot, it took another 10 minutes to be relocated to another table and then took about 10 to 15 minutes for him to come back and take our order. So by the time
Nya H.
Nov 03, 2021
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Nicole W.
Oct 07, 2021
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Suradee Thongkiattikul
Sep 16, 2021
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We went on Labor Day and the first thing they told us once we sat down was how they wouldn’t be serving everything on the menu. They weren’t honoring the happy hour menu albeit it being a Monday, which was a complete bummer. They weren’t serving any crab cakes, didn’t have any snapper, didn’t have two other kinds of fish. We ordered two appetizers — mussels and calamari, and they were both great. We ultimately decided that we’d just pay for the appetizers and go elsewhere because they didn’t have anything we went there to get (specifically the crab cakes and snapper). Wish we knew
Jessa L.
Aug 24, 2021
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Zakiya E.
Aug 22, 2021
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I love trying a new spot. I stumbled on Ophelia's on a Friday. A few of the restaurants were closed due to pandemic hours, and I always walk by Ophelia's but I never stop by. This was the perfect opportunity. The service was good, and I was excited that there were a few mule cocktail options on the menu. I love seafood so I decided to try the swordfish. It was amazing. I asked for another sauce rather than the sauce that came on the fish. I was surprised that bread did not come free with the meal. I swordfish was grilled perfectly, and text time I plan to try the red snapper.
Kenzi La Toy
Jul 26, 2021
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BobbY Butler Iii
Jun 21, 2021
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Aidan L.
Jun 07, 2021
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Chaunee D.
Apr 15, 2021
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Ophelia's has plenty of seafood options, hence the name. They offer outdoor seating, covered patio seating and indoor dining. They do offer happy hour.
I wasn't very impressed with the food. We ordered four different appetizers--mini crab cakes, calamari, fish skewers, and the mussels in the white wine sauce. I did order an entree but I wasn't a fan of the sea bass so I ended up sending it back and just had another cocktail. The skewers were my fav out of everything.
The drinks are good. I had the sparkling rum punch and the Barrack's Catch.
Service was subpar. We weren
I wasn't very impressed with the food. We ordered four different appetizers--mini crab cakes, calamari, fish skewers, and the mussels in the white wine sauce. I did order an entree but I wasn't a fan of the sea bass so I ended up sending it back and just had another cocktail. The skewers were my fav out of everything.
The drinks are good. I had the sparkling rum punch and the Barrack's Catch.
Service was subpar. We weren
Christopher Kolodziejczyk
Mar 30, 2021
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India B.
Mar 21, 2021
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Ran into this gem by accident and have no regrets. Upon walking into the restaurant my date and I were greeted by the staff immediately and was given the option to sit outside. Which to my surprise wasn't bad, the patio was warmed by warmers and was pretty empty. Now onto the food, everything was great! The Chicken Oscar was delicious, chicken cooked to perfection! My calamari appetizer was was great as well a little over cooked but good overall! Jambalaya stood no chance against my date, he demolished without offering a bite. The drinks was great too! Five stars all around for the drink,
Elizabeth W.
Mar 07, 2021
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I would have loved to give Ophelia's at least 4 stars. The ambience is nice, we've always walked by and saw how much people seemed to enjoy their time here. But sadly, our experience was lack luster. As people laughed and enjoyed their food around us, our server ignored us. We had some small issues with the food which I would have mentioned to our server, but he didn't come back at all until another server came over and covered for him. We didn't even have anyone come and refill the water, not once. Overall, we may choose to come back and try dinner, but brunch on a Sunday is
Nikki H.
Jun 29, 2020
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Stopped in for brunch time. No wait. Sat on the patio. We had the seafood omelet that was sufficiently stuffed with crab,shrimp and scallops end to end. Delish. Bacon on the side and hashbrowns. Very tasty. Would definitely go back. Also the bathroom was spotless and up to date.
Worth every penny and good service to boot.
Worth every penny and good service to boot.
Monica K.
Feb 15, 2020
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Buckle up, this review is going to take a couple of twists and turns before I get to why I'm giving Ophelia's Fish House a 5 star review.
I made reservations here for Valentine's Day and was so excited to try EVERYTHING on the menu. If you like seafood, there will be at least three options that will be almost impossible to choose between. When we arrived it took a couple minutes for a host to come check in with us, but not a big deal (or so we thought). We were offered a table "outside" (it's winter so it was covered with heat lamps) or to wait for a table to become
I made reservations here for Valentine's Day and was so excited to try EVERYTHING on the menu. If you like seafood, there will be at least three options that will be almost impossible to choose between. When we arrived it took a couple minutes for a host to come check in with us, but not a big deal (or so we thought). We were offered a table "outside" (it's winter so it was covered with heat lamps) or to wait for a table to become
Sunni M.
Nov 24, 2019
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-Great prices for brunch
-No wait for seating, a but of a wait for food but it was worth it
-Good options for brunch
-Some outdoor seating
-Good for groups
-Food was excellent. Eggs were well cooked. Pancakes didn't need syrup. Hash browns were well seasoned and had peppers and onions. Delicious omelet.
-Way better than standing in line for pop tarts down the street.
-Gender neutral restrooms.
-Walkways were pretty wide, but a wheelchair would be tight.
-No wait for seating, a but of a wait for food but it was worth it
-Good options for brunch
-Some outdoor seating
-Good for groups
-Food was excellent. Eggs were well cooked. Pancakes didn't need syrup. Hash browns were well seasoned and had peppers and onions. Delicious omelet.
-Way better than standing in line for pop tarts down the street.
-Gender neutral restrooms.
-Walkways were pretty wide, but a wheelchair would be tight.
Dave Thornton
Nov 03, 2019
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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.
