It’s the relationship between the romantic atmosphere and our Southern-inspired menu and service. This is Ophelia’s commitment to an exquisite experience.
And that’s why Ophelia’s is quickly becoming the go-to place on The Hill for quality seafood, oysters and cocktails. The menu at Ophelia’s is the culmination of flavor and color that comes from using the freshest, selectively-sourced ingredients.
Seasonal seafood & are offered in a stylish, relaxed setting with fish-themed decor & a patio. Based on 557 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.3 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ Delivery
Address:
501 8th St SE, Washington, DC 20003
Phone: (202) 543-1445
Website:
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Hours
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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10 AM–10 PM
Holiday hours
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| Tuesday |
4–10 PM |
| Wednesday |
4–10 PM |
| Thursday |
4–10 PM |
| Friday |
3–11 PM |
| Saturday |
10 AM–11 PM |
| Sunday |
10 AM–10 PM |
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Reservations: resy.com
Reviews
Anthony Von Plinsky
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!!
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erin vaughan
Y’all! This place is a wonderful seafood spot. Lovely service and the food is delicious! It is very evident the management/owners/servers pour their heart and soul into making this restaurant a fabulous good experience. My daughter go the salmon with basmati rice, cooked to perfection with delicious flavor. I got the Valencia paella, and it was bursting with flavor and cooked to perfection. Highly recommend!
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Renee M
This is a cool little spot. I had brunch over the weekend with moms and the food was good. We had oysters, French toast, lobster bisque, and ceasar salad. No complaints. Our sever was awesome!!
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Claire Berry
Scallops were delicious and I also had a wonderful pear martini. Everything was super reasonably priced, and the wait staff was super attentive. 10/10 will be coming back!
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Rachel Murphy
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.
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Lillian
I was a loyal customer and had ordered the dish of fried snapper at least 5 times. Unfortunately, the fish they served during the Easter weekend was not fresh at all. It smelled so bad. Not sure whether they tried to cut costs and bought dead fish on purpose to maintain profitable given high inflation
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Anil Dwivedi
You cant beat the happy hour specials. Nice outdoor seating and friendly wait staff. Really enjoyed ourselves.
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Bianca
Decided to give this place a chance despite the emptiness inside and was pleasantly relieved at how good everything was. I had the Maryland Crab Ravioli which was smooth and great with the warm garlic bread they gave to mop up the sauce with. My partner had the special fish of the day and a 2 platters of oysters. This place was just what we needed that night. Hoping to visit again
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K Johnson
Great atmosphere, and my server was super nice and knowledgeable. The food though unfortunately was not. Picturesque for sure but bland. No seasoning on anything. I had a seafood omelette with bacon and potatoes. No flavor at all. The bacon by default is salty. I will give them another try eventually. I recommend the cheesecake for dessert, that was tasty.
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Geoff Cohen
The premises is warm and cozy.
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