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The Walrus Oyster & Ale House - Columbia, Columbia, MD

The Walrus Oyster & Ale House - Columbia

4.5
4.5
156 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
19:00
Booked 51 times today
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
Welcome to The Walrus in Columbia, locally owned and operated and home to “Maryland’s Best Lobster Roll”, ranked nationally as one of the “10 Best Sandwiches in the US”. We pride ourselves on our scratch kitchen, craft cocktail program, and local beers. We have one of the largest selections of fresh shucked oysters in the area, an array of fresh seafood dishes, and a daily changing feature menu. Sit back, relax and follow the Walrus to an unforgettable dining experience!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (410) 730-5738
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 156 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Baltimore Suburbs

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Walrus Oyster & Ale House in Columbia offers a delightful dining experience with standout seafood dishes like "outstanding lobster roll" and "oysters Rockefeller." Patrons appreciate the "great service" and warm ambiance, making it a favorite for special occasions. While service can occasionally be slow, the "fantastic experience" often outweighs minor issues.

156 Reviews
  1. Elvis

    Baltimore

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service! Need more servers like Moe to get exceptional experience not only with the food but the ambiance. Hats off to the chef for an amazing menu.

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  2. dee

    Unspecified

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    a decent experience for valentine’s day. food came out cold after it was sent to the wrong table. drinks were 20 minutes behind. the atmosphere was great. good vibe. any other day i’m sure the food’s is great and service is immaculate.

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  3. Anisa

    VIP

    Baltimore

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 3 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a delicious dinner! The tuna tartare and s'mores brownie sundae were particularly amazing. Highly recommend.

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  4. Lory

    Baltimore

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our first time although we live close by. Dined with my husband and two kids. Very kid friendly with a kids menu. Did not make reservations but was seated quickly on a Sat night. Drinks were great. Fast service. Great ambience. Will definitely be back!

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  5. Lauren

    VIP

    Washington DC

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was great. We went there for the restaurant week menu and we’re told that they did not do restaurant week on Saturday. Seeing my disappointment, the server spoke with the manager who made restaurant week happen. We were very thankful as that menu was awesome. 

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  6. Kevin

    VIP

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 26 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service from Gio for dinner on Saturday night.

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  7. Dizza

    Baltimore

    17 reviews

    3.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on 25 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    The service was slow, the food was too salty. We had ordered from the Restaurant Week Menu and they ran out of our S’more dessert. The server was pleasant but had too many tables.

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  8. Aniyah

    Las Vegas

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 25 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    My family and I went for brunch and we all truly enjoyed our food. The seating was tight for 7 people but we made it work by pulling up a chair. Our favorites were the cinnamon rolls with the orange zest, rockefeller oysters, and the cornbread. We will be back!

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  9. Erwin

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 25 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waitress Jaya was outstanding and the food was excellent across the board. We had a really enjoyable meal and will definitely make The Walrus a regular dinner destination.

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  10. Carrie

    Baltimore

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 25 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I went here for dinner during Howard county's restaurant week. I ordered the oysters rockefeller, the steak frites, and the campfire smores. Everything was phenomenal! Dinner came with a complimentary glass of champagne for my birthday. I ordered a perfect storm and it was very tasty. Decided to treat myself and order the maria bonita as well... Idk if I, personally, would order that one again but it was pretty. This is definitely a drink I would consider a "one and done". Overall, it was a fantastic experience and I'll definitely be coming back. It's been a long time since I've eaten at a restaurant where I thought it was 100% worth it.

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The Walrus Oyster & Ale House - Columbia is rated 4.5 stars by 156 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 51 times today
Google Map for The Walrus Oyster & Ale House - Columbia

10300 Little Patuxent PkwySte 3030, Columbia, MD 21044-3851

Additional information

  • Area
    Columbia
  • Hours of Operation
    Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Vegan
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