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.

06/25/2026

School’s out for summer! ☀️ That means our student crew is officially on deck, slinging fresh fish, toast, and sushi all season long. Come by, say hi, and grab a bite! 🐟🍣🍞

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

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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