"one of the very best palces in the area for local seafood"
- The Washington Post


"One of the pickest crabcake eaters we know, loves the ones at
the Calvert House in Riverdale."
- Washingtonian Magazine


"Uniqueness totally characterizes this restaurant. It is evidenced
in its superb seafood specialities, in the professionalism of the
uniformed servers, and the impressive treatment bestowed upon
the customers, who are truly treated as guests."
- Sentinel Extra


"The scallops have been wonderfully delicate, appropriately
served in a simple butter sauce. The crab cakes have been top
notch, too, made with big pieces of lump meat and handled
sparingly so that they're light and airy."
- The Washington Post


"a rare oasis"
- The Washington Post Magazine