The District Fishwife

The District Fishwife Fresh seafood market emphasizing regional, sustainable options, along with seafood-centric casual meals.

The District Fishwife at Union Market in Washington, D.C. is the region's premier full-service seafood market and fishmonger, offering the highest quality fresh fish, with a focus on regional and sustainable seafood items for sale along with prepared menu items such as Fish & Chips, Poke Bowls, Donburi Bowls, and a variety of globally-inspired seafood sandwiches.

G’day Check out Mera here with the stars of the show for the weekend. She’s got a Golden Tilefish in one hand and a Red ...
05/08/2026

G’day Check out Mera here with the stars of the show for the weekend. She’s got a Golden Tilefish in one hand and a Red Drum in the other—both fresh as a morning dip and ready for a spot on your barbie!

​ Whether you’re after the sweet, delicate flake of the Tilefish or the solid, meaty texture of the Drum, they’re both delicious

04/29/2026

The Salmon Cheesesteak 🐟🧀

​Fair dinkum, if you haven’t wrapped your laughing gear around this one yet, are you even doing lunch right?

​The Salmon Cheesesteak is officially the GOAT at The District Fishwife. We’ve been slinging these beauties for years, and they still fly out the door faster than a kangaroo on a hot tin roof. It’s easily our most popular sandwich for a reason.

​What’s the go?

​Fresh Atlantic Salmon tossed in our top-secret seasoning (the recipe is under lock and key, mate)

​Grilled peppers and onions for that classic crunch.
​Melted provolone cheese because everything is better with a bit of stretch.

​Finished with a hit of lime crema to keep things zingy.

​It’s a proper ripper of a feed. Whether you’re a regular or a first-timer, this is the one you reckon you’ll be thinking about all week.

​Swing by and grab one—no worries! 🤙

Kitchen open til 8 daily

04/25/2026

The wait is finally over—the first softies of the season have landed!

While the Maryland locals are still tucked away in their shells, we’ve managed to snag a fresh batch straight from the Carolinas. These beauties are absolute crackers and ready for a feed right now.

Swing by and grab 'em two ways:

The Softie Sanga: Freshly prepped and ready to smash on the spot.

Take-Home Kit: Grab 'em straight from the case to cook up your own masterpiece at home.

Don't miss out on the first taste of the season. While supplies last, but we've got LOADS We’re here and firing until 8:00 p.m. tonight (and every night)

📍 Inside
⏰ Open until 8:00 p.m. daily

04/18/2026

What fish is Fiona holding? Cheap, cheerful, and bloody delicious, you'll find it in our cases this weekend until it’s gone.

Giving the popular crowd like tuna and salmon a bit of a breather and tucking into a wider variety of species helps take the pressure off our oceans, keeping the ecosystem balanced and our fish stocks healthy for the long haul.

Cases open til 6 pm daily
Kitchen open til 8 pm daily

03/11/2026

Doing my best CEO impression today. 🎤

Same script, much better burger. This salmon number is lightyears ahead of the Maccas drive-thru, sorry not sorry. 🐟🔥

Thanks for the inspo Stu

02/04/2026

Date Night, Simplified: The Valentine’s Sushi Duo

Ditch the dining room this year. Our Valentine’s Sushi Platter for Two brings delicious sushi straight to your coffee table. Perfect for those who prefer a cozy, candlelit night in. Simply pre-order then swing by for a quick pickup. V-Day Simplified.

Platter comprises the following for $75

Dragon Roll - spicy tuna, eel, tobiko, cucumber, avocado, eel sauce, spicy mayo
The King Roll - spicy tuna, tempura shrimp, avocado, scallions, spicy mayo, eel sauce, fried shallots (on side)
Spicy Crunchy Combo - half salmon half tuna, spicy, scallions, cucumber, eel sauce, crunchy panko (on side)
Avo combo - half salmon, half tuna with avocado
Two pieces torched salmon belly nigiri
Two heart Shaped Spicy Tuna Onigiri
pickled ginger and wasabi paste

01/25/2026

Stay Safe. 😊🥶

01/23/2026

Treat your taste buds to a true coastal delicacy this weekend! We have Live California Sea Urchins (Uni) fresh from the Pacific.

These hand-harvested beauties are prized for their incredibly creamy texture and a flavor profile that is sweet, briny, and rich in umami.

📍 The District Fishwife @ Union Market
✂️ Live cracking & cleaning available upon request!
⏰Open until 8

Address

1309 5th Street, NE
Washington D.C., DC
20002

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 8pm
Tuesday 11am - 8pm
Wednesday 11am - 8pm
Thursday 11am - 8pm
Friday 11am - 8pm
Saturday 11am - 8pm
Sunday 11am - 8pm

Telephone

+12025432592

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