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Popular seafood restaurant set to close both DC locations over rising crime, costs

Brine Oyster & Seafood House’s H Street location opened about three years ago, while its Dupont Circle location opened less than a year ago.

WASHINGTON — Brine Oyster & Seafood House is closing both its D.C. locations permanently. Restaurant owners Aaron McGovern and Artuas Vorobjovas released a joint statement Thursday morning regarding the closing on Instagram. 

Restaurant owners say the decision to close was not an easy one to make, but the challenges of the restaurant industry since the pandemic is forcing their hand. They cite rising costs and a spike in crime as the reason for their closing saying "we have explored all options, but regrettable, we have no choice but to close our doors."

Brine’s H Street location opened about three years ago, while its Dupont Circle location opened less than a year ago. 

Final dinner service at both locations is Saturday, November 11. 

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