The Wharf Fine Seafood

Elegant dining room with stone fireplace and warm lighting at The Wharf
A plate with eggs Benedict topped with hollandaise sauce, served with crispy hash browns, orange slices, and a sprig of parsley on the side.
Outdoor waterfront seating area at The Wharf restaurant with tables and chairs
Elegant waterfront private event space with sophisticated dining setup and river views
Elegant brunch spread at waterfront seafood restaurant The Wharf
Fresh raw seafood platter with oysters, clams, and ice on display
Lobster roll served at The Wharf Fine Seafood restaurant
Fresh seafood dishes and specials displayed at The Wharf restaurant
The Wharf's elegant private event space with waterfront views and upscale dining setup
Fresh seafood plated dish at The Wharf Fine Seafood restaurant
Second floor dining area at The Wharf restaurant with waterfront views
Fresh seafood plated with garnish at The Wharf Fine Seafood restaurant
Two colorful cocktails displayed at The Wharf seafood restaurant
Half-price wine glasses displayed at The Wharf restaurant bar
People enjoying drinks and conversation at waterfront restaurant bar during evening
Patrons enjoying happy hour drinks and appetizers at waterfront restaurant bar
Private event space at The Wharf with round tables, white linens, and rustic wooden beams.
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The building that houses The Wharf Fine Seafood was built in the late 1700’s, and we have been Old Town’s Seafood Restaurant since 1971. We are located One block from the waterfront on Old Town’s King St. in the heart of Historic Old Town. We offer the freshest seafood in both contemporary dishes, traditional fare as well as seasonal specials, wine, cocktails, mocktails and homemade desserts! 

Open daily for lunch and dinner, and don’t forget weekend  Brunch!  We are known for our al-lump crab cakes, she-crab soup, stuffed flounder, lobster roll and more. We also have vegetarian and non-seafood options like our Shiitake Mushroom Dumplings and Peppercorn Chicken. 

Our building offers a main dining area and historic bar. Plus a two-level event space that can hold up to 140 people. We also offer an extended outdoor patio space along the new King Street Pedestrian promenade, perfect for people watching! We offer valet parking on Friday and Saturday evenings.

Weekly Specials include:

  • Happy Hour, Sunday—Friday, from 3—6pm, including Oysters for $1
  • Two for Tuesdays, enjoy date night for less than $100! Includes a bottle of wine, 2 appetizers, 2 entrees and dessert to share!
  • Wine Night Wednesday, enjoy half off bottles of wine valued under $75

More about The Wharf’s history:

One indication of the building’s age is the fact that the floor joints supporting the second floor were notched into the beams at both ends; this is a construction technique that was widely used before 1800.

One of the first businesses in the new building was the Miller Company, described in history books as “importers and dealers in crockery, china, etc…” The Miller Company installed an elevator, the lift of which can still be seen next to the bar next to the restaurant and the pulley wheels in the attic.

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119 King Street Alexandria, VA 22314
119 King Street Alexandria, VA 22314