Kinkead's - Great seafood. Expensive. 2000 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW (202)296-7700

Crisfield - nothing fancy but good southern style seafood. Crab cakes are the specialty. Expensive. 8012 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD (301)588-1572

Sea Catch- A seafood lover's haunt overlooking the C & O Canal serving an exceptionally fresh menus that change daily. The Raw bar features 6 to 8 east and west cost oysters. Rich desserts. Fireplaces. Mon-Sat. noon-3 p.m., 5:30- 10 p.m. Free parking. Enter through courtyard at 1054 31st St. NW, (202) 337-8855.

Tony and Joe's - Popular riverside spot for fish, lobster, crab cakes, chicken and steaks plus views of harbor. Umbrella tables for patio dining and a singles-sensation outdoor bar on the fountain court. Sandwich combinations at lunch. Raw bar. Smoking in bar. Daily 11a.m.-10 p.m. Patio and inside bars till 1:30 a.m. Washington Harbor, 3000 K St. NW, (202) 944-4545

Legal Sea Foods- Famed Boston restaurant with raw bar, fresh lobster, and award-winning chowder. Lunches Mon.-Thur. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Fri till 10:30 p.m., Sat. 4-10:30 p.m., Sun 4-9 p.m. (hrs. vary by site) 2020 K St. NW, (202) 496-1111.

Hank's Oyster Bar- New but looks like forever, Dupont Circle gathering place for Jamie Leeds's comfort food: New England steamers, chowders, Ice Bar (ceviche plus), popcorn shrimp, short ribs. Wines, microbrews. Wed.-Mon. 5:30-11 p.m., Sat.-Sun. 11 a.m. -4 p.m., 1624 Q St. NW (at 17th St.), (202) 462-4265.