Birthday celebrations continue! Last night, I came...

Birthday celebrations continue! Last night, I came here with a few friends to continue my birthday shenanigans. Although both the indoor bars were full, we were able to snag a table on the boardwalk with a great view of the Potomac River, Teddy Roosevelt Island, and JFK Center.

I opted for one of their featured cocktails, the Mayflower ($16). It's rose infused gin with peach puree, Cointreau, lemon juice, lavender syrup, and peach bitters. A very nice, slightly sweet cocktail. Perfect for the summer.

We shared a dozen Chunu (Smith Island, VA) and Kusshi oysters (Vancouver Island, Canada). Half dozen oysters are $18 and a full dozen is $36. I preferred the Kusshi oysters because they have a cleaner and mildly sweet taste. The BF and I shared the squid ink campanelle ($32) and a side of wilted spinach ($10).

The squid ink campanelle has octopus ragu, Manila clams, red onion wild oregano, pickled fresno chiles, and grated bottarga. The staff thoughtfully split our dish for us before bringing it to the table. It's a delicious pasta dish. The chiles bring out a hint of spiciness. I highly recommend to order any of their pasta dishes, as that is what the Fiola team excels at. They have half portion and gluten-free pasta available too.

A wonderful place for a happy hour or night out on the town. I didn't expect any less from Fiola Mare. Food, drinks, and service are all on point.