Hogate’s Seafood Restaurant has been a Washington tradition for over forty years. We like to think of it as the other Washington Monument. It originally began as a small seafood stand in Ocean City, New Jersey in 1928. In 1938, the owners of Hogate’s decided to move to Washington, D.C. For 35 years it enjoyed great success and became the place to go in Washington for great seafood. Then, in 1972 the Washington Waterfront area underwent a complete redevelopment program. At that time, Hogate’s moved from across the street on Maine Avenue, now Water Street to its present location overlooking the SW Waterfront. Originally named after a family physician, John Hogate Whittaker, Hogate’s had become one of the largest and best known seafood restaurants in the United States.

Hogate’s reputation for quality and value has grown over the years. House specialties like the “Mariner’s Platter”, “Gumbo” and “Signature Rum Buns” have generated their own loyal following. Every day the chefs baked fresh rum buns, made their own soups and prepared seafood specialties to your order.

Those traditions are still with us almost a century later and will help us to establish our reputation for great seafood dining. We know that the Hogate’s tradition can only be through the fine reputation our guests will give us. That is why Hogate’s is Washington’s favorite tradition once again.

Hogate’s is a family friendly restaurant, café and lounge that exudes stylish elegance in yet a relaxing environment. Hogate’s aromatic and savory delights from our fine cuisine, impeccable service, commitment and dedication are a combination that will exceed your expectations. The rich mahogany walls, Italian limestone floor and granite-topped bars are the perfect accompaniments to this spacious venue that is choice for Weddings, Corporate Meetings and Events, Team building, Group Tours, Receptions, Birthday Parties and more...