The Walrus Oyster & Ale House - Columbia

4.4

132 Reviews

$30 and under

Seafood

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 14 times today

Charming
Great for happy hour
Good for special occasions

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
Website
https://www.walrusoysterandale.com/columbia
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
10300 Little Patuxent PkwySte 3030, Columbia, MD 21044-3851
Neighborhood
Columbia
Parking details
None
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Vegan, Wine

Offers

All day Happy Hour Mondays
Multiple dates available
Mon - 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Happy Hour specials coming soon
Happy Hour 3 PM to 6 PM
Multiple dates available
Tue - Fri - 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Happy Hour specials coming soon

What 132 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.4Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Baltimore Suburbs
Lively
Baltimore Suburbs
Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Walrus Oyster & Ale House in Columbia delights with "excellent food and service," offering fresh seafood, including standout crab cakes and lobster rolls. The vibrant atmosphere and live music enhance the dining experience. While some mention service inconsistencies, the restaurant remains a favorite for its "flavorful and piping hot" dishes and welcoming staff.

132 Reviews

C
Canvas
Philadelphia
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We were celebrating a birthday. The ambiance was very nice. A tad expensive but enjoyable nonetheless.
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Deb
Baltimore
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The lobster roll was outstanding. The drinks did not skimp on the liquor.
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Christopher
Baltimore
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great service and really tasty food really enjoyed the deviled egg and oysters Rockefeller.
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Tamieka
Washington DC
14 reviews
vip
4.0
14 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Celebrated mom's birthday. She loved it. A bit pricey for portion sizes but for mom.....anything!
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Bertha
Richmond
48 reviews
4.0
48 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Overall, it was a nice brunch. We went there after church. I thought they had gospel music, but it sounded like bluegrass jazz. However, the atmosphere was nice, and the food was good.
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Phillip
Baltimore
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Nice experience, somewhat overpriced, but we enjoyed ourselves.
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Elizabeth
Washington DC
72 reviews
5.0
72 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
At the hostess stand we were greeted and seated right away. Natalie was a wonderful server. She was personably and efficient. We ordered the hush puppies and New England Clam chowder for our starters...both very delicious. Main meal, double pork chop and scallops w/corn risotto. Sides sauteed spinach. It was my birthday. We received a free glass of champagne and a butter cake. Everything was cooked to perfection. We were very pleased with our mral and service.
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Wendi
Baltimore
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on October 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Always great experience. Great seafood menu and oyster selection.
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Katie
Baltimore
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 4, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful anniversary dinner, so many great things to eat and drink.
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Latonya
Baltimore
4 reviews
vip
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 14, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
The crab cakes were meaty, not much filler but on the smaller side. The hushpuppies were a bit sweet for me. It would have been nice if a splash of color was added to the mashed potatoes and crab cake plate. Sitting next to the window was nice, nice vibe! The person waiting on us must have been new…. the not so great lemonade came close to 20 minutes or so after our arrival. Our wait staff did offer to change it to the strawberry lemonade which was better. Not bad prices.
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The Walrus Oyster & Ale House - Columbia is rated 4.4 stars by 132 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 14 times today

Google Map for The Walrus Oyster & Ale House - Columbia

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

Additional information

Neighborhood
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
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Vegan, Wine

Website
https://www.walrusoysterandale.com/columbia
Phone number
(410) 730-5738

The Walrus Oyster & Ale House - Columbia

Make a reservation

Additional information

Offers

All day Happy Hour Mondays

Happy Hour 3 PM to 6 PM

Menu

What 132 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

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