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O'Brien's Oyster Bar & Seafood Tavern, Annapolis, MD

O'Brien's Oyster Bar & Seafood Tavern

4.0
4
329 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood
O’Brien’s Oyster Bar and Seafood Tavern is an Annapolis institution. We take pride in offering honest local Chesapeake cuisine in a comfortable setting. Our bar is legendary and well known in the boating and Naval Academy community. Our full menu is available until 10pm and we offer a late pub menu till closing. Check our calendar for after dinner music and entertainment.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 8 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    Seafood, Oyster Bar, American

  • Hours of operation

    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–12:00 am Fri–Sun 8:30 am–10:00 pm Brunch Fri–Sun 8:30 am–2:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (410) 268-6288

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Catering

    Available upon request. Catering Menu

  • Private party facilities

    Welcome to O'Brien's Private Dining/Events. Please explore our private event spaces and catering perfect for any occasion.

  • Private party contact

    Our Private Event Coordinator: (410) 268-6288

  • Neighborhood

    Annapolis

  • Cross street

    Main Street Annapolis and the Waterfront

  • Parking details

    400 parking space public lot within a block of the restaurant. Free street parking after 7pm.

  • Public transit

    Free bus service 10am to 10pm everyday rotates from the Waterfront (Market Square) up Main Street to all remote parking lots and West Street.

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 329 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.0
4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 3.9Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Greater Annapolis

    Great for brunch

  • Greater Annapolis

    Neighborhood gem

  • Greater Annapolis

    Lively

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  1. ConradB

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall3food3service4ambience2
    Reviews and photos online make it sound like a nice, somewhat fancy place but it's basic and plain with only one section with white tablecloths. We were able to get a reservation and service was great but those were the only things to recommend it.
  2. Whitney

    Philadelphia

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great food! Found this gem while visiting Annapolis for the day. Wasn’t very busy yet since we had very early dinner. Service was great. The food was amazing. 6 of us all loved our meals. Crab cakes are phenomenal and the Greek potatoes were a new surprise. Others had the scallops and shrimp, filet and we also tried the crab balls, shrimp cocktail and raw oysters. All was delicious. We also enjoyed their house Bloody Mary that was loaded up! Highly recommend for a seafood place in the area. It may not have waterfront views or fancy outdoor eating but the food is well worth the visit!
  3. OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our waitress was outstanding with her gracious service. The food was exceptionally good. Restaurant atmosphere was superb!
  4. Volsconti

    Philadelphia

    15 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on May 23, 2023

    overall1food1service3ambience4
    Food was inedible and the seafood was bad. The smell was revolting.
  5. MarianneM

    Houston

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    We got in at 2 PM and our waitress was good enough to put in a brunch order for us even though we were right at the end of the official period for brunch, everybody was happy with their food. Two of us had the Mexicana eggs one person had an omelette, and another one had an eggs Benedict
  6. RussellL

    Baltimore

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Great location, very relaxed and open environment. Food portions where great, service was great
  7. KimS

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Very good food and nice and attentive staff. I hesitate to say anything about the noise level because the restaurant certainly can't control that but it was quite loud at times and hard to hear our own conversation. The food outweighed the noise though.
  8. VirginiaN

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Brandon was Fabulous!!!! Ordered 1/2 dozen of each of the medium oysters. Delicious Scallops were perfect.
  9. OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 21, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience3
    The servers were nice. The food was decent. It was my first day in town and we made reservations but they wouldn’t accommodate outside seating and that was the only disappointment.
  10. LAP705

    St. Louis

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Brandon, our server did an excellent job! We had a great time!
  11. OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore

    8 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall4food4service2ambience4
    Our waitress was new, we think. Had to ask for every refill and plates cleared. Not attentive at all.
  12. flossy

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always our favorite restaurant when visiting Annapolis.
  13. BarryS

    Nashville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was excellent. The grapefruit drink with Titus not so much but they removed from bill. Fast and excellent service
  14. Mike

    Baltimore

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience3
    Overall it was okay. Went for Brunch. Food was average at best. Nothing special to write. For money wish I had gone elsewhere. From meeting hostess that seemed to simply be working, to nice table with clean white linens, but tacky plastic flowers and mismatched silverware, foretold the meal; okay.
  15. GailS

    Charleston

    14 reviews

    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on April 7, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Menu selection was standard fare yet done well. Good for a family.
  16. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 24, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Nice, no frills venue. Would go back again, if in the area.
  17. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    178 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    178 reviews

    Dined on March 24, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    My wife and I went for lunch a couple of days ago and we left dissapointed. A perfect NO NO. If you appreciate your hard earned money go somewhere else! TERRIBLE
  18. lmmg

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    For me, it's all about the food and the food was only mediocre.
  19. TravelerReview

    St. Louis

    163 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    163 reviews

    Dined on March 14, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    The food was just ok. Several items on the menu were actually not available. The food came out luke warm. For being a "must stop" location in Annapolis, the food and attention to detail could use a lot more attention.
  20. BethE

    Raleigh

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a wonderful meal, catching up with family we hadn’t seen in a long time. Everything was excellent - selection, the food, the beverages, and the service. It was a little loud, but the restaurant was packed. We even heard them turning people away if they didn’t have a a reservation (we had one). There had been a marathon that morning, so that probably added to what is their normal crowd. We’ll definitely be back the next time we’re in town.
  21. AmyB

    Washington DC

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    It was a very busy day in Annapolis, so they opened up the upstairs that they don’t normally open, and we were the only people there for most of the meal. The service was phenomenal; the food was absolutely fabulous! We will return!
  22. CarolL

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Parking is difficult, but the restaurant itself was a great place to have a quiet lunch with a friend.
  23. pete

    Atlantic City

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4

  24. OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience2
    Food is average. Nothing special. Inside is dingy.
  25. ErinD

    Baltimore

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 29, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Great location for brunch. They have a lot of options from the brunch menu and their regular menu is still available. Their bottomless mimosas are a great deal especially since they serve them in pint glasses. The cream of crab soup was delicious. Oh and their hot toddy was very good, it was like I was back in Ireland.
  26. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 19, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience3
    Great place for lunch. Good atmosphere and great food.
  27. AnnH

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The ambiance is great. Lots of menu choices. Our server was very attentive.
  28. Patrice16

    Baltimore

    90 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    90 reviews

    Dined on December 30, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    We like to eat at different restaurants before attending a concert at Rams Head in Annapolis. This was my first time to eat here. My husband used to frequent the restaurant during the legislative sessions but that was a long time ago. We were originally seated in an area where a very loud conversation at the only other table was taking place. So loud that we couldn’t hear the server when she asked for our drink order. She found us another table which was much quieter and nicer (white tablecloths on the tables). My husbands oysters on the half shell were large and tasty according to him. My shrimp cocktail was plentiful but the shrimp were watery and the cocktail sauce thin. My husband enjoyed the Cubano sandwich he ordered and the cream of crab soup I ordered was tasty with a sufficient amount of crab. After taking our order, we didn’t see our server until it was time to get the bill. In fairness, she was continuing to serve us even though she was assigned to the noisy room where we were initially seated. So she was doing us a favor by reseating us to a quieter area even though it wasn’t hers but she took responsibility for us. We appreciated her commitment.
  29. conb21

    Western NC

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on December 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The food was good. We had peel and eat shrimp which was fresh and tasty. Another dish ordered was chicken Parmesan which was delicious. Had a good choice of wines by the glass too. Great location on Main Street.
  30. Rymac

    Raleigh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 27, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Had a fantastic time and the food was quick and awesome
  31. Jeri

    Baltimore

    17 reviews

    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on December 25, 2022

    overall4food3service5ambience3
    Our server was excellent! He was very attentive, assisted us in our food decision by answering questions and giving his opinion.
  32. Happy22

    Baltimore

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food will definitely go back!
  33. novarn

    Baltimore

    85 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    85 reviews

    Dined on December 24, 2022

    overall3food3service4ambience2
    Went here for Christmas Eve dinner. The restaurant was fairly empty when we arrived for our reservation. We were seated at a table with a wall behind us and a door, which seemed to lead to a closet/pantry that was directly behind my chair. Throughout our meal, restaurant staff were needing to enter this closet - which seems to be an unheated space. I was forced to wear my coat the entire meal because it was so cold. Waitstaff was apologizing each time they disrupted us. Food was average, drinks were good, honestly not worth the price we paid. Won’t be heading back any time soon
  34. DavidR

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 11, 2022

    overall3food2service2ambience3
    Had dinner with my wife at O'Brien's Oyster Bar in Annapolis on the Saturday of the Army-Navy game. With the game on the TVs (which were numerous) and several bars with crowds, the noise level was understandably high. We ordered oysters and for dinner we ordered fish and chips and a fried grouper po boy. The oysters failed to arrive before the entrées which was annoying to say the least. On my wife's fish and chips, the breading was somewhat gummy, and she peeled most of it off to get to the fish. My grouper was good--the breading didn't seem to be as bad. Overall, it was an ok experience.
  35. ajordan

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 10, 2022

    overall3food2service4ambience2
    Great location to enjoy a cocktail downtown, however, our dinners were disappointing and over priced for the quality. Bothe the scallops and ahi tuna were frozen not fresh. Pasta entrées were short on the proteins mentioned on the menu.
  36. JenniferT

    Baltimore

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 10, 2022

    overall4food4service3ambience3
    Good, it was very load.
  37. joanns

    Baltimore

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 9, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Good food good service. Heat in restaurant was a little uncomfortable but they adjusted upon request
  38. rickt

    Baltimore

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything about the experience was outstanding! From the quality and quantity of food to the wait staff.
  39. LindaW

    Baltimore

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 24, 2022

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    This was a combo sports bar and dining room, and luckily they had room for my party of one on Thanksgiving though I thought I had made a reservation elsewhere. Turkey dinner had plenty of moist white meat, mashed potatoes, good green beans and cranberry sauce. But the gravy must have been from a jar and was much too salty, as was a large muffin-shaped serving of oyster stuffing. A nearby table must have taken pity on my being alone and paid by bill. So I can't complain about the price of $27.
  40. tristeandlawrence

    New York Area

    129 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    129 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Service was excellent and food was very good

FAQs

O'Brien's Oyster Bar & Seafood Tavern offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (410) 268-6288.

O'Brien's Oyster Bar & Seafood Tavern is rated 4 stars by 329 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 8 times today
Google Map for O'Brien's Oyster Bar & Seafood Tavern

113 Main St, Annapolis, MD 21401

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Main Street Annapolis and the Waterfront

  • Neighborhood

    Annapolis

  • Hours of operation

    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–12:00 am Fri–Sun 8:30 am–10:00 pm Brunch Fri–Sun 8:30 am–2:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Seafood, Oyster Bar, American

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    400 parking space public lot within a block of the restaurant. Free street parking after 7pm.

  • Public transit

    Free bus service 10am to 10pm everyday rotates from the Waterfront (Market Square) up Main Street to all remote parking lots and West Street.

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (410) 268-6288

  • Catering

    Available upon request. Catering Menu

  • Private party facilities

    Welcome to O'Brien's Private Dining/Events. Please explore our private event spaces and catering perfect for any occasion.

  • Private party contact

    Our Private Event Coordinator: (410) 268-6288

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