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Johnny's Half Shell

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5 of 5 stars 33 ratings
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#134 of 1,016 restaurants in Washington DC
  • Cuisines: Seafood
  • Price range*: £11-14 ($20-$25)
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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
10 Jul 2008

great seafood, service, bar and outdoor patio. try the BBQ shrimp and cheese grits! more

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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
8 Jul 2008

I had a fantastic appetizers of grilled oysters and a memorable lobster. My husband wasn't so lucky, and his fish dish (I can't remember what it was) was very disappointing: tiny and dry. more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
28 Jun 2008

Really good crab cakes, and you can sit outside more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
11 Jun 2008

Bring back the Lemon Chess Pie and it will be a 5 rating more

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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
25 Apr 2008

Love those Po' Boys. more

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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
23 Mar 2008

Dinner (crab cakes and french fries) for private party was so-so but service was good. more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
4 Feb 2008

Very good more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
30 Jan 2008

I'm from Charleston, where real seafood comes from and usually dont deal with all of the crap they sell up here. But Johnny's? Oh my. Johnny's isn't playing around. Everything I had (went for a party and tried a little bit of everything from the menu) was ridiculously good. I'll be back to visit you again soon, Johnny! more

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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
6 Jan 2008

Decent spot for low-country cuisine...scallops are good here. more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
2 Jan 2008

So sad that Johnny's left dupont for the hill - loved what they did in my neighborhood - have yet to partake in the new locale. more

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Johnny's Half Shell Address

400 North Capitol Street NW, Washington DC, DC 20001
Tel: 202-296-2021
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.