Market-stall · The Wharf, Washington, D.C.

Municipal Fish Market

Municipal Fish Market: Market-stall in The Wharf, Washington, D.C.. Order: Steamed crabs or cooked seafood from the counters.

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What to order

Steamed crabs or cooked seafood from the counters

Why go

Open since 1805, it calls itself the oldest continuously operating open-air fish market in the United States.

An open-air fish market since 1805, with fresh fish, crabs and cooked seafood.

Address
1100 Maine Ave SW, Washington, DC
Neighborhood
The Wharf
Price
$$
Website
wharfdc.com
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