We are a full-service fishmonger and bring in fresh product daily, which we butcher in-house. We work with local and regional suppliers to ensure our customers can obtain the freshest seafood possible. Browse our market
The District Fishwife at Union Market is your premier source for fresh and sustainable seafood in the DMV area.
Our goal is to ensure you achieve the best possible result when cooking fish at home. A successful seafood meal begins with the freshness of our product, and we are happy to share ideas and provide advice every step of the way. Find simple tips, basic cooking methods, and our favorite digital and print resources under prep
Check out mercato.com for fresh fish and poke delivery,
or call us to find out what’s fresh in the case today.
Our kitchen is open daily and offers a variety of made-to-order seafood dishes covering local and international favorites. Browse our menu and order pickup online
Our Hours
Market
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
9:00 - 7:00
9:00 - 7:00
9:00 - 7:00
9:00 - 7:00
9:00 - 7:00
9:00 - 7:00
9:00 - 7:00
Kitchen
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
11:00 - 3:00
11:00 - 3:00
11:00 - 3:00
11:00 - 8:00
11:00 - 8:00
11:00 - 8:00
11:00 - 5:00
Due to the Coronavirus Emergency, we have adjusted our hours:
KITCHEN MON-WED 11 AM-7 PM
THURS, FRI & SAT 11 AM-8 PM SUN 11 AM-7 PM
SEAFOOD MARKET 7 DAYS 11 AM-5 PM
Enter Union Market through the entrance near 5th Street NE and walk down to us for Fresh Fish purchases. For Prepared Food you can order at the counter or online starting at 10:45 am. At present, all food and drinks can be picked up at our counter 10 minutes after ordering.
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