O'Learys Seafood Restaurant

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Address:
310 Third Street
Annapolis, MD 21403

Neighborhood:
Annapolis

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Cuisine:
Seafood

Price: $30 and under

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O'Learys Seafood Restaurant Details

Dining Style: Casual Elegant
Website: http://www.olearysseafood.com
Phone: (410) 263-0884
Hours of Operation: Dinner: Sunday: 5:00pm - 9:00pm, Monday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm
Payment Options: AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: Seafood
Executive Chef: Russell Brown
Dress Code: Business Casual
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Beer, Full Bar, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Private Party Facilities: Buyouts available by request. Please call for details.
Private Party Contact: PJ Mailloux (410) 263-0885

Getting there

Cross Street: Severn Avenue
Public Transit: Water taxi
Parking: Private Lot

A word from O'Learys Seafood Restaurant

Located in the historic Eastport section of Annapolis, O’Learys Seafood Restaurant offers seafood cuisine that is strictly nouveau/fresh, along with “the best small wine list in Annapolis"!

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Diner Reviews

"O'Learys exceeded our expectations for great food and a nice place to celebrate our anniversary. I posted on My Open Table reservation that we were celebrating our anniversary and they brought out 2 glasses of champaign on the house to begin our meal. Very nice touch! The service was fabulous. We didn't need to wait on our server for anything but she was always there at just the right time. We had oysters on the half shell, calamari, Chilean Sea Bass and a seafood stew. All were delicious and made to our liking. The favors were terrific. The music was perfect. Songs we knew but were often times in different versions than we had heard. It made for enjoyable,listening but remained in the background. We had a wonderful time!"
Dined on 7/28/2014
"The food and service and O'Leary's was excellent. Highly recommend the crab tower as an appetizer and the crab cakes."
Dined on 7/26/2014
"We have only had great experiences, especially with Patrick as our server. He is top notch. Food is outstanding."
Dined on 7/26/2014
"O'Leary's crab cakes are among the best. Thai appetizer was outstanding. Service was very good, food arrived quickly and was hot. A big plus in my book. We have not been there for several years and it stills remains one of the better restaurants in the area."
Dined on 7/26/2014
"Lump crab cakes were the best we had in Annapolis--and anywhere else. All the seafood was well prepared and presented. Our only problem was that there were no sound absorbing tiles in the "retro" styled restaurant, so the noise level got very high. Otherwise a wonderful dining experience."
Dined on 7/25/2014
"O'Leary's has become our favorite place to dine for special occasions."
Dined on 7/25/2014
"Always a good meal and quality friendly service. Chef is always coming up with clever combiniations of flavor."
Dined on 7/23/2014
"Nice restaurant, but not on the water so all the tables are about the same. Food was good--crabcakes were delicious. Mussel appetizer, though tasty, was not big enough for two so don't be afraid to order it alone. A little disappointed in the way our waitress handled my husband's seafood allergy ...almost everything has shrimp, crab, or lobster in it and since he stops breathing when he tastes those, we asked if we could sub in something in its place. She offered to sub in a few veggies for the large shrimp. Really? The restaurant does have a romantic feel...dimer lighting, a little quieter than some others near by."
Dined on 7/22/2014
"Our party had three different fish dishes requiring different preparation. All of them were excellent, beautifully presented, tasty, and surprisingly memorable. Food quality was excellent. For people who have shellfish allergies it required some discussion with the waitress on what to order since many of the fish dishes have shellfish in the same recipe."
Dined on 7/21/2014
"I've been going to O'Learys for over a decade, when I used to call it the "the Annapolis Kinkead's", after the acclaimed seafood restaurant in DC. I think there was a point when O'Learys was easily the best seafood in town (at least for us non-yacht club members); over the years that distinction has probably faded a bit with some of the new competitors setting up shop nearby. Still, it is invariably where I go whenever I want a good seafood meal in a pleasant, yet unpretentious environment. The seafood is always fresh and nicely prepared. The service is attentive and professional. One quibble is that the wine list lacks many choices for light-bodied reds by the glass, which would have been nice with my Catalan zarzuela."
Dined on 7/19/2014
"First time here. Restaurant was busy, but had a reservation and seating was immediate. Menu selection and specials were are well described. Had the soft shell crabs - these were the best ever. I live on the Chesapeake so I know what I'm talking about. Only slight criticism is beer selection could be better."
Dined on 7/19/2014
"O'Leary served the best seafood that I have had in the last year. Simply superb."
Dined on 7/16/2014
"My husband and I chose this restaurant based on reviews when we were in Annapolis for a wedding. We shared the crab tower as an appetizer, which was very good. He had a fish special and I ordered the salmon phyllo. Both were delicious. We shared the fresh berry shortcake for dessert. The fruit was great but the drop biscuit was a bit dry. Our server clearly loves her job - she was warm and attentive. We were seated in a small room in which were crammed about 10 tables, so it was difficult to hear each other. Overall, we definitely recommend O'Learys."
Dined on 7/12/2014
"My wife and I were celebrating our anniversary and we decided on O'leary's having never been there but heard great reviews from friends. We were not disappointed. Service was excellent as was the food. Loved the ambience also. Would highly recommend O'leary's."
Dined on 7/11/2014
"Beautifully prepared and presented in waterfront neighborhood in Eastport"
Dined on 7/7/2014
"This place had outstanding reviews, which is why we chose it. When we drove up it seemed to be an old house near the Annapolis harbor. On the inside there was a tiny bar with 3 seats. It was very cozy and felt more like I was in someone's home than in a restaurant. As soon as we were seated, we noticed all of the meals coming out from apps to desserts, everything looked amazing. We ordered the Lobster Cappuccino and Crab Tower for starters, the Crispy Flounder and Crab Cakes for entrees. When I say everything was delicious, everything was delicious. The portions were huge so I ended up having left overs. Pretty sure I've never had crispy fish the next day that was just as good as the night before. Excellent service & food! We'll be back!"
Dined on 7/5/2014
"Service and location are outstanding. Lobster cappuccino was very good. No side dish offerings on the menu so the entree selections become important. Our entrees (soft shell crab and seafood medley in a tomato base) were, sadly, average. Not quite what we had expected at this price point."
Dined on 7/5/2014
"Great food. Add kids menu. Service was excellent. Really diverse selection. I would definitely recommend this restaurant to others."
Dined on 7/4/2014
"The family and I had dinner at O'Learys before the fireworks on the 4th, walked to the Naval Academy for the show, and walked back for coffee and dessert afterwards. Both meals were exquisite, and the service was perfect. Everything we ordered came out quickly, the server suggested an amazing wine, and the food was beautiful. I recommend this restaurant to anyone for a first date or your 50th anniversary. The parking lot is a huge plus as well. Go! Tonight!"
Dined on 7/4/2014
"O'Leary's has some wonderful new additions to their old standby's on the menu and they are excellent!"
Dined on 7/3/2014
"Visited over July 4th weekend and loved the food. The fish was very good and the service was great."
Dined on 7/2/2014
"Food was amazing! Seafood is my love and they were right on with every level of service and preparation..."
Dined on 6/29/2014
"Best I've ever had and I've had quite few since it is one of my favorite entrees. My husband had a special fish (cobia?) and thought his was excellent also."
Dined on 6/29/2014
"Unfortunately, our table had a great view of the parking lot. The service, however, was very good as was the meal. If you are into crab, get the crab cakes - and if soft shell are in season - get one soft shell and one crab cake. A better value than two soft shells (the second one was no jumbo). In all, we will return and had a good time."
Dined on 6/28/2014
"I made a reservation with open table for dinner for my husband and myself for a special birthday dinner. We showed up 15 minutes early and taken right to a table by the windows overlooking Annapolis harbor as the sun was setting. The server was helpful with the menu items and specials. I ordered the whole lobster special and substituted the mashed potatoes for the risotto without a problem. My husband had the whole rockfish with risotto and sugar snap peas. Both meals were wonderful but we were too full to even look at the dessert menu. We look forward to eating there again and trying some of the other items on the menu."
Dined on 6/28/2014
"The food, service and drinks all make o'learys an excellent restaurant. The small dinning room and accompanied noise level take a bit away from the experience."
Dined on 6/27/2014
"Was out of towner, and restaurant was recommended by relative. In a word...outstanding food and service. Best grouper I've ever had, my wife really liked her seafood as well."
Dined on 6/27/2014
"I was told how great o'learys was and drove from from DC and invited a friend to meet me there. The server was attentive when we ordered our wine and was was very good to us when reading the specials. My friend ordered crab cakws which were good and I orderwd shrimp and grits. I 2as the most horrible sight when my dish arruved. The gritts, sausages were floating in water. Politely my friend and I asked our waiter chris that this is not right. He says "let me drain the water" what? I did not finish my dinner and did not want to mkr a scene. Im wondering if any men of color got the same treatment at this place. I'll take my expense account and spending dwsire other places. Recommend other places than this."
Dined on 6/26/2014
"The crab cakes on fried green tomatoes are worth a very long trip to have them. We came from Atlanta and will be back for more the next trip to Annapolis. As expatriate Marylanders, we make a point to have crab whenever we are visiting the Free State. These crab cakes are really excellent. Service was great, too."
Dined on 6/24/2014
"Over in the east side of Annapolis in Eastport you'll find many good restaurants, but we always come back to OLearys. The food is delicious and never boring. The bartender is knowledgable and friendly. The waitstaff is friendly but professional. It all adds up to a great evening. I was going to have the crab cakes, then was torn when one of the specials was soft crabs-so the server said the chef would offer a combo of one each and it was exactly what I wanted!"
Dined on 6/22/2014
"Although the lobster bisque was excellent the remainder was abysimal. There are many other places in annapolis better than this spot."
Dined on 6/21/2014
"Fabulous food and presentation. Great service and available parking. Nice wine selection too."
Dined on 6/21/2014
"As always superb food. A little pricey, but great for special occasions."
Dined on 6/20/2014
"Subject says it all. You get what you pay for, which is perfectly prepared seafood dishes in a small, intimate setting. Don't miss it."
Dined on 6/20/2014
"We have been going to O'Leary's since it opened many, many years ago. It continues to be one of our favorite restaurants in Annapolis. If you want fresh fish, well prepared, friendly and prompt service, and a quiet neighborhood feel, this is the place."
Dined on 6/18/2014
"Our server, Joe went above and beyond for my wife's birthday on Tuesday evening. Even though I don't eat seafood (sad, I know), I thoroughly enjoyed our dinner with Joe providing me with many options. While I have recommended O'Leary's to many visitors and locals over the years from others' experiences, I can now fully recommend the restaurant from my own phenomenal experience! Thank you so very much! And special thanks to Joe!"
Dined on 6/17/2014
"I had heard wonderful things about O'Learys, and so I thought it was the perfect place to celebrate Father's Day and my husband's birthday. Jessica was our waitress, and her service was top notch. She was cheerful, knowledgeable, and just happy to be there! As our dishes came out, all of us were impressed by the presentation. Everything looked and tasted amazing! The food is incredible. We enjoyed a bottle of wine with our meal, and the pairing was perfect. To top it off, Jessica brought out dessert on the house for my husband's birthday! The chocolate mousse was to die for! Although it's a bit pricey, you won't be disappointed. The beautiful scenic views, funky art, exceptional food, and unbeatable service make O'Learys worth the visit!"
Dined on 6/16/2014
"I was surprised at the taste and quality of food. I was extremely impressed and would recommend to friends and family. Very nice staff. Limited parking available but didn't have any problems."
Dined on 6/15/2014
"We arrived early for our reservation and were seated promptly; I thought parking would be tougher and take more time. When we arrived it was tad too noisy for me, towards the end our meal it was a quieter. We had a mini lamb chop appetizer. Lamb was tender and juicy and didn't taste like lamb to me. My wife had a crab cake and soft shell crab. Crab cake was lump without filler and server with traditional mayonnaise/mustard sauce. I had a fish special - which was great, but it was served with a red bell pepper sauce that I didn't care for. The fish was served with lump crab meat as well. Fish was tender, flaky, and juicy. We shared the berry shortcake for desert which was awesome! Great meal for us."
Dined on 6/14/2014
"The food was great. The drink that my server recommended was not bad at all. Its a small restaurant but the food was good."
Dined on 6/14/2014

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