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

O'Brien's Oyster Bar & Seafood Tavern

4.1
4.1
355 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.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 5 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Oyster Bar, American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–12:00 am Fri 10:00 am–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 9:00 am–10:00 pm Brunch Fri 10:00 am–2:00 pm Sat, Sun 9:00 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

What 355 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Greater Annapolis

    Great for brunch

  • Greater Annapolis

    Good for groups

  • Greater Annapolis

    Neighborhood gem

355 Reviews
  1. LouS

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Super fresh seafood, efficient and friendly wait-staff, reasonable prices.

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  2. DerloisW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very nice atmosphere service was wonderful i will be returning very soon the oysters qere delicious

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Caribbean

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    Fast, great value and ambiance!!! Brunch is really good!

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    8 reviews

    2.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience1
    Waitress did not check on us except when she was bringing the food. Food was very mediocre. I ordered the Rockfish which was supposed to be lemon butter. It came out only seasoned with old bay. The broccolini was burnt not charred. The waitress said she was going to tell the manager when I complained about the Rockfish. No manager came to the table to address the issue. They took the rockfish off and charged me for the broccolini. Waste of $150 and a beautiful Sunday. We will never go back. The best thing was our drinks!

    1 person found this helpful

  5. NatalieR

    Washington DC

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Really enjoyed taking my parents here for brunch! We sat outside and they were really accommodating to us. Would come again next time we're in Annapolis.

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  6. howardn

    Northern MI

    33 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Way better. then I guessed. given its high tourist location. Crab was excellent in all forms. Crab balls were easily the best ever and not deep fat fried.

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  7. AmandaS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We greatly enjoyed brunch here with our family. The biggest plus for us was the reasonably priced kids meals with high quality food for them. The drinks and food were excellent all around, and service was very good.

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  8. PattiS

    Baltimore

    18 reviews

    2.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience2
    Too many other restaurants in the area to come here. Do not waste your time.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Our waitress was excellent, the food was good. The bathroom needed to be cleaned

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  10. JoeP

    Baltimore

    12 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Sat outside on a Saturday afternoon. The service was slow from a seemingly overwhelmed staff. The food was pretty mediocre.

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  11. StephanieO

    Washington DC

    9 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on August 10, 2023

    overall2food1service3ambience1
    No flavor with any of the food we ordered. The crab cake was very crab forward which was amazing but it didn’t have much flavor. Our salads came out while we were eating the appetizer and our entrees came out while we were still eating our salads. I don’t recommend.

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  12. milo

    Charleston

    130 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    130 reviews

    Dined on August 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The menu had everything. The happy hour menu was especially appealing. Food was served quickly and was excellent. Our server was one of the best.

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall3food2service2ambience4
    The atmosphere was great and it wasn't noisy so you could have a conversation The food however, the menu is not descriptive enough of how the food was prepared. We ordered shrimp cocktail, and it just said poached shrimp, however they put old bay on them, rendering them unedible to me We told the waitress and she just took the rest of the shrimp and didn't say a word, and refunded us half since we ate some. My grouper came peppercorn, or there version of blackened, but it was just supposed to be sautéed. My DIL ordered the muscles as her dinner and they came out with the appetizers. The waitress' excuse was it came from the raw bar. All in all the food wasn't bad, it just wasn't what werl were expecting

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  14. Ladylaxer9999

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall1food1service3ambience1
    I rarely write reviews, but this place was just awful. We were hungry so ordered a lot… and most of the dishes were pretty much inedible. Would never go back.

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  15. terrancem

    Philadelphia

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on July 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful Sunday afternoon experience. Great menu and food with outstanding service. Old fashion Irish bar with hugh menu.

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 30, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    We made an 8:30 reservation. Arrived and were told they do not open until 9. They said they are aware their hours are wrong on the reservation system but haven’t fixed the problem.

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience2
    Food was ok, but I felt it was over priced. Drink we’re just drinks

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  18. SueCue

    Chicago

    21 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on July 8, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    Service was great, and she owned up to making a mistake. However, the second try was also wrong. By then, hubby was done with his meal. Since we had tourist plans for the afternoon by the time my correct meal came out, it was okay. Great crab soup, and I would try them again. I realize that things happen, so I won't base my one experience on this. I'll update when we revisit.

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  19. JamesW

    Denver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Highly recommended! Service and the food was outstanding!

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  20. candicel

    Baltimore

    12 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on July 4, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience3
    The fried oyster platter was not great. Small oysters within mounds of fried breading. For them to be known for oysters I expected better. Also the burger tasted burnt. Service was fine.

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  21. KarenC

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 4, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience3
    The food was bland. The service was underwhelming. There are many better choices in Annapolis.

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  22. DanielleG

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on June 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food with super fast service! Our go to restaurant when in Annapolis.

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service & the food was excellent! Enjoyed a very intimate dinner!

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  24. CharlesM

    Baltimore

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had the oysters on the fall shell. They were so good we got a second order. We were curious about the Chesapeake Bay mussels and were presented with a serving o f them. Very delicious! Service was great We will be back!

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  25. John

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 10, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    Convenient to wharf and good food. Server was very helpful, efficient, and polite. If you're looking for a casual seafood experience in Annapolis or just want to grab a cold drink on a hot day, O'Brien's fits the bill!

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  26. SharonG

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on June 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our servers were terrific, very attentive but not too much. The food was good. We were able to sit outside on a very nice evening.

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  27. ConradB

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    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.

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  28. Whitney

    Philadelphia

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    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!

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 25, 2023

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

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  30. 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.

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  31. MarianneM

    Houston

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 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

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  32. 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

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  33. 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.

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  34. 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.

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  35. 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.

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  36. 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!

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  37. 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.

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  38. flossy

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always our favorite restaurant when visiting Annapolis.

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  39. BarryS

    Nashville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    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

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  40. 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.

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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 4.1 stars by 355 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 5 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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 10:00 am–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 9:00 am–10:00 pm Brunch Fri 10:00 am–2:00 pm Sat, Sun 9:00 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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