The District Fishwife

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The District Fishwife opened at Union Market in February 2014 and quickly became one of Washington, D.C.'s prime seafood markets and a destination for quick-serve seafood meals, notably fish and chips. We offer the highest quality fresh seafood, with a focus on regional and sustainable items. A wide variety of fresh fish and shellfish are available daily, including sushi-grade tuna, dry sea scallops, salmon, halibut, cod, rockfish, sheepshead, branzino, oysters, mussels, clams, Maryland Crab, and the invasive Blue Catfish and Snakehead. Take-away dishes cover local and international favorites including fish and chips, invasive fish sandwich, Salmon burger, shrimp roll, grilled seafood salads, and a weekly special.