Seafood Restaurants in Alexandria, Virginia

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Located along the western bank of the Potomac River, Alexandria boasts close proximity to Washington, D.C., and Shenandoah National Park. Whether outdoor enthusiasts are spending the day exploring our nation's greatest historical monuments or staying in Alexandria as a stop over before hiking the depths of the Blue Ridge Mountains, a trip to the mid-Atlantic would not be complete without a seafood dinner fresh from the Chesapeake Bay. With a number of renowned restaurants and chefs within the city, making a choice might be more difficult than expected.

Finn & Porter

Acclaimed as hip and inviting, Finn & Porter Restaurant provides a contemporary flare on traditional surf and turf dishes. Featuring a raw oyster bar, Maryland-style crab cakes and Maine diver scallops, this trendy restaurant serves the freshest fish and crustaceans alongside premium cuts of beef. Located within the Hilton Alexandria Mark Center, Finn & Porter welcomes advance reservations.

Finn & Porter
5000 Seminary Road
Alexandria, VA 22311
(703) 379-2346
http://www.finnandporter.com

Laporta's Restaurant

Located within the heart of old town Alexandria, Laporta's Restaurant features creative seafood dishes. Guests dining at Laporta can enjoy the contemporary dining atmosphere and adjoining jazz lounge for after-dinner cocktails. Chef Douglas Laporta takes pride in his award-winning Maryland crab cake and encrusted grand banks cod entrees. Other noteworthy menu items include the lobster bisque and seared jumbo Gulf shrimp.

Laporta's Restaurant
1600 Duke St.
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 683-6313
http://laportas.net

The Wharf

Featuring a 1790s-style architecture, the Wharf first opened in 1971 and has continued to serve fresh seafood to visiting and local patrons. Presenting a raw oyster bar, New England mussels, all-lump crab cakes and East Coast cioppino, the seafood selection at the Wharf is boundless. On Sundays, guests can reserve a table for the Wharf's acclaimed brunch, which includes fresh seafood dishes combined with classic breakfast favorites.

The Wharf
119 King St.
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 836-2836
http://www.wharfrestaurant.com/

Simply Fish

Offering fresh fish cooked to order, Simply Fish is open for lunch and dinner seven days a week. With a simple yet appetizing menu, guests of Simply Fish can order anything from the broiled jumbo sea scallops known as "scallops casino" to curry-spiced peel-and-eat shrimp served with a yogurt chutney and cucumber sauce. Adorned with local seafaring art, Simply Fish offers an upscale yet casual atmosphere.

Simply Fish
1700 Fern St.
Alexandria , VA 22302
(703) 778-3474
http://www.simplyfish.biz

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Article Written By Patricia Poulin

Patricia Poulin is a freelance writer based out of the western slope of Colorado. Poulin's travels and insight have chronicled in print media resources, such as "Inside Outside" and "Breathe" magazine. She is also a regular contributor for other various publications including "USA Today." Poulin holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of California, Santa Barbara.

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