I normally order to go and it varies: Wings -8 Calamari -9.5 (lobster sauce is amazing!!!!) Burger -7 Crab dip -8 (portion size is small IMHO) Spinach dip - 8 " Shrimp bites - 7ish The 5 is for the service i received today and my previous visit. The Host, Sammi or Sami (forgot the spelling) was Amazing!!! They were PACKED and despite many guests interrupting her in mid conversation with me or tasks she was poised and gave excellent service! As i was i waiting for a an additional item for my order, Joal (another brain moment for spelling) checked in on me to see if I needed assistance. This stood out to me because Joal seemed to be working multiple areas, and to ask if I had been helped was simply the best! Mainly because other servers and perhaps managers didnt check in, despite me simply standing there for a bit... I love when I come to an establishment and the team works ....as a TEAM! That said, as i always say, food can be hit or miss....the service will keep me coming back! read more

King Street Oyster Bar - ToGo CRISPY CALAMARI - Seafood Near Me - Potomac, Maryland

We had our first bad experience here at the Potomac location, 4/10/26 around 4:30pm happy hour. We come here at least once a month. I walked in and greeted the hosts with a Hi. The young man with a bowl haircut and glasses just says , RESERVATION. No greeting or even a full sentence. I don't know if it's a question or statement. I am surprised and ask , Huh? He doubles down and says RESERVATION again. Not sure if this is a case of bad day or lack of training. This is not what customers want as an initial contact in a restaurant. Luckily, someone who I assume is a manager says, Let's start over, and proceeds to be very helpful and professional. Otherwise, the dining experience is why we expect from Oyster Bar. Good food and good service from the wait staff. They give our dog water and even offer to role up the tarp so we can get air. read more

Good service and food. My friend and I started off with happy hour at the bar and then stayed for dinner. We ordered the Brussel sprouts and wings for appetizers, along with a house mule, at the bar. For dinner, we both ordered the grilled salmon. Something about the side dish tasted sour but we ate it anyways. We followed it up with ice cream for dessert. (It's not on the menu as a solo dessert item but it was a great way to end the meal!) read more

King Street Oyster Bar - SEARED SALMON - Seafood Near Me - Potomac, Maryland

I was in the mood for oysters and stopped by for the first time on a Friday evening. I expected it to be busy and it was packed. I took a seat at the bar and waited for the server. It took some time and appeared that the two working bartenders were just overwhelmed so I was patient. When she came to me I put in. An order for the happy hour oysters and iced tea. The iced tea seemed to confuse her a bit but they located it. Friday night in Potomac is more of a martini and margaritas crowd. The oysters were at my seat within a couple of minutes and had a selection of little sauces and stuff. The oysters themselves were def happy hour quality. Anemic little things without much texture or flavor. Next I put in an order for the fried oyster platter. And waited. And waited. Finally I asked about my food and the bartender weren't to check on it after noting she put it in 30 minutes prior. She came back from the kitchen and apologized, and she told her coworkers that the kitchen was a mess and somebody there was 'angrier that I've ever seen him'. My food was out in less than 5 minutes. The fries and coleslaw were perfect and these oysters were fat little sucker's that were perfectly done. Aside from that the one issue I had was the noise. The main roon has high ceilings with a hard floor so when it's busy the noise and reverb is a lot. If you have sensory issues. This may be a consideration. read more

King Street Oyster Bar - FRIED OYSTER PLATTER - Seafood Near Me - Potomac, Maryland

This place has one of the best happy hours in mo co! It's on the early side (4-6) but they have a variety of drink and food specials that can't be beat! The shrimp bites were a highlight- crispy and delicious! And the chicken salad was good as well. We had good service but I actually prefer to sit at the bar which is really fun! Will definitely be back! read more

King Street Oyster Bar - SHRIMP BITES - Seafood Near Me - Potomac, Maryland

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When I lived closer this was a regular go to spot for happy hour. I usually sit at the bar and the service is always good. This time was no different. I got the crab cake sliders, some oysters and the shrimp Po boy. Everything was great. Didn't get a picture of the crab cake sliders. read more

King Street Oyster Bar - Shrimp KING STREET PO BOY - Seafood Near Me - Potomac, Maryland

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Dirty place and no hairnets Workers need to wash their hands glasses are dirty plates are dirty flies everywhere read more

Which a cute little spot in park Potomac!! Parking is a little odd and fills up fast with garages underground. King street has great happy hour! They have a variety of foods on the menu oysters, seafood, modern American. Their cocktails are great and service is always fast. My favorite app was their burrata cheese and the calamari. The bathrooms are clean and they have a spacious inviting patio out back! I definitely recommend king street oyster bar! read more

King Street Oyster Bar - Aperol spritz - Seafood Near Me - Potomac, Maryland

Went for the oyster deals in a Monday evening. Can't beat $1 oysters! The hh bites also drew me in to feed the wife & kid. I'm floored with how good everything was. We ordered: + Raw Oysters: Life is good when you can get oysters for $1. Must be ordered in quantities of three. I ate 18. + Crabcake Sliders: If I can be honest here. They were aite. + Tuna Tacos: Served in a radish wrap. They're small, but stuffed with a good amount of tuna. + Wings: I like my plain, dry wings. I asked for this preparation. They were sufficiently meaty and cripsy. + Broccolini: We needed some veg. It got finished. + Sunset Daiquiri: Solid. Felt it leaned a little much on the tart side. But not overwhelmingly tart. + House Gimlet: What. A. Winner! For a "house" beverage, I was SO delighted by the gimlet. The coconut foam adds a nice sweet touch to the cocktail and gives it some personality. Get this! + Dubai Chocolate Brownie: This. Was. A. Treat! I was on the verge of being full from the hh offerings we ordered. But you bes believe I went in on this dish. We're were in the area for an NIH visit. We'll definitely return to KSOB when we're back in town. read more

Can't beat the happy hour oysters - $1.25 each. Fried oysters sliders are ok. Service was fast on a Sunday evening. Ok for small group dining. read more

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We had the crabcake and salmon sliders that had a smokey flavor that were very delicious. The tempura sprimp was good but didnt have as much crunch as I would have liked. But it was very flavored. Now, for the lobster roll, it was not all that flavorful and it was not buttered that much on the inside and non on the outside of the bread (3 stars). The happy hour King Street Collins and the Bee's Knees were very good. The waiter was nice but not very inattentive to the details of our order read more

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food | delicious * usually get oysters here. went off course and enjoyed the CRAB AND CORN CHOWDER, CHOP SALAD, TUNA TACOS APP, LOBSTER ROLL (cold), and BREAD PUDDING. all delicious. LOBSTER ROLL looked pretty meaty with little to no filler nonsense. ---------- service | you're in greats hands when you walk in and see SHERMAN, JOEY, and JON * SHERMAN!!! love SHERMAN! beyond excited when i see her. best person, personality, realness, service is obviously above and beyond with her. * JOEY is amazing! (as always, especially with his shirt game). * JON is another wonderful great time. ---------- ambiance | consistent * love the sports on the many mounted TVs so it's good for sports seasons. * don't usually have to yell to have a convo--that's a solid pro. * fantastic caring friendly staff who become friends. thank you, SHERMAN, JOEY, and JON for always being your genuine sweet selves. you making leaving the house worth it. read more

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Rude server, left to founding farmers. Let's say when you first greet a table after being seated and wait 15 mins, "what do you want" and when asked about the fish of the day or the special you have an attitude. Gladly took my business to founding farmers read more

This is such a great happy hour place in the Rockville/Potomac area. Really good happy hour menu. The star for happy hour is the $1 oysters, the Chophouse burger and the wings. It's great you don't have to sit in the bar for this. We recently came to celebrate a birthday, and to my surprise the dinner entrees we ordered were really good. This place is quite empty after happy hour is over which is a shame. They are missing out on all the other dishes not on the happy hour menu such as their Grilled Sea scallops, served with pasta, lobster and mushrooms and their lobster roll and seafood pasta. We will be back for dinner and happy hours! read more

King Street Oyster Bar - Sea scallops - Seafood Near Me - Potomac, Maryland

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I come here often for happy hour because you really can't beat the prices or the fact that it happens seven days a week. Payton is the best waiter and is very personable as well as efficient. One of my favorites on the happy hour menu are the Jax Mussels and I never was a big mussels fan previously but wow this place has converted me, so much so that I had to write a review! And for only $9 I feel like i can't beat it. The bread it comes with to sop up the liquid is chefs kiss!! Just writing this review makes me want to go here TODAY for those mussels. Other things I had were crab cake sliders, fried green tomatoes, Brussels sprouts, wings and the house punch. I'm not a big clear liquor fan but this drink is what dreams are made of! I'll definitely be back again and again. read more

King Street Oyster Bar - HH JAXX'S 1LB MUSSELS - Seafood Near Me - Potomac, Maryland

Found this place on Yelp and had to check it out, known for the best oysters. The service here is great you're seated as soon as you walk in. There is also outdoor seating, bring the entire family and enjoy. I had the bruschetta as a starter and it was delicious, the bread was super crispy just the way I love it. Also ordered the Best oysters I had around this area. The crab and corn chowder was super delicious. Bring the family and friends and enjoy watching sports, celebrating birthday and all events. This place is big enough for large parties. See you soon!! I'll be back to taste the rest of the menu. read more

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Sorry ... no pics! Met a friend here for lunch. I had the Nashville Hot Chicken and my friend had the Lobster Roll. Service was pretty good. I have to mention that although my chicken was good, I felt like it was on the small side and did not have a lot of sauce. The place looked nice, although we sat by the entrance. read more

Food was ok but not what I would call a good value. Waitress was not very attentive... had a gift card , wasn't honored... next!

I went with couple of friends on a Saturday evening for some fresh oyster. This place is great for seafood lover and should visit if you are in Potomac area. The place was packed and glad we had a reservation. We ordered some oysters steak and fish dish that I can't remember the name. All of them were pretty good. Fries were amazing. Their service was super great. Our server was always checking in on us. If you are looking for a casual place to dine, this would be a good one. read more

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Slow service and bad food. Ordered mussels - more than half were unopened which means they can't be eaten. They were swimming in a tasteless broth with a side of bread dripping with grease and butter. Told the server the mussels were bad. She did not care one bit. read more

Love this spot for happy hour. They have a good $1.25 oyster deal that happens every day! Even on weekends. The food here is average. It's nothing to write home about, but it definitely gets the job done. The deals are pretty hard to beat. The interior is well decorated with multiple TVs to watch sports, and there's a patio area as well. read more

I ordered the California burger and it was cooked perfectly. I asked for a substitute for the French fries. For $1.00 extra they offered any of the vegetable sides. I had brocolini that was very good. Service was excellent too. read more

Food was amazing! Went in a Friday night about 7 and although it was busy, we were able to get seated without a reservation. Service was a bit slow, but everything was worth the wait. The Hell & Back margarita was amazing - & better than the margaritas next door! We had a few apps for the table and loved them all. Calamari was a bit salty, but wasn't a deal breaker. The main dishes were a hit as well. We devoured everything and didn't get many pics. The hush puppies were bomb! Definitely planning to return and hope to check out their happy hour. read more

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Food was amazing!!!!! The Brussels were a happy hour favorite! Sweet with a bit of spice... but the overall star of the night was the Dubai Chocolate Brownie!!! 10/10 read more

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Well well well, I wish I were writing a better review but unfortunately I did not have a great experience with King Street Oyster Bar. I have been looking for a spot to host a happy hour event and this place came highly recommended. I literally walked into the location weeks before the event to explain what we were looking for and to confirm that they could accommodate. The thing about happy hours is that you don't know how many people will show up the day of because people cancel and things happen so I requested a space for up to 16 people. They had my contact information and everything. I also received multiple text messages, see images!!! This is important because of what transpired the day of the reservation. The day of the happy hour, I arrived 20 minutes early to make sure we could get a good spot in the outside patio area. I was hoping to have an area where we could stand and mingle but they had us at tables - not only that nothing was ready because they said that they had called me and I never confirmed but as you can see in the texts, I did confirm. Someone did call be during the work day one and I asked them to please call back if they had specific questions but told them we would be there. Anyway, the area that they wanted to put us in was not set up, it was a table area and I was hoping to be standing. Then, they told me that we could only have one check!!! I specifically asked if there was a way for people to pay for their own drinks and we would pay for the food on a separate check but that's wasn't an option. What restaurant doesn't have a POS where you can put in individual seat assignments for guests and then split from there? I have worked in the hospitality industry for years and know that this is an option yet they were unwilling to do that. We had one check and spent a good 20 minutes with Venmo and apps out to figure everything out instead of letting us all pay individually. Oh and gratuity was added since we were a large party but the gratuity would have been more had we been able to order separately. And don't get me started on the service - our server, Emanuel, came to our table in a huff because we hadn't "confirmed" our reservation and they weren't prepared for us...and when we needed to add additional seats to our table, he argued with me about not confirming and told me that he would have the manager come over to confirm that I hadn't confirmed the reservation... Again, check the text! But even without that, we were there, we were ordering food and drinks, and we wanted to have a good time but his attitude as a server was not appreciated. And, the manager did come over while I was sitting and chatting to show me my phone number again to confirm that they called that number and that I never answered...but I confirmed through the text messages!!! Regardless of all the ridiculousness that ensued, they do have good happy hour prices so that's why I gave them 2 stars. As for service and ambiance, they're lucky to get the rating I provided. I will not be returning and I would highly encourage anyone bringing a large party to plan accordingly! read more

King Street Oyster Bar - They are quite good at confirming your reservations - Seafood Near Me - Potomac, Maryland

I just love it here! The staff is super friendly. We have always been welcomed in with a smile. The corn and crab chowder is delicious every time -- all of the ingredients are on point (says my mom and my husband the trained chef). I like it too. I tried the king street chicken which comes on top of angel hair with arugula, tomato, onion, and mushroom. I don't usually eat mushrooms but it was delicious. My mom had the fish and chips. Good drinks too if you are in to that. Hey it's a neighborhood thing, so if you know you know. read more

King Street Oyster Bar - Seafood Near Me - Potomac, Maryland

What could improve, you say? How about ..... Food. Service. No baby flies in my Guinness, because he had been a maggot this morning. One poor hapless kid wandering around the dining room and bar with different plates of food like he didn't know which table ordered it. Took a loooong time to get our food and beverages: just 2 drinks and an appetizer, and mediocre key lime pie for dessert, all of which we almost walked out on waiting for them. I should have known, because as we walked into the bustling restaurant, a waitress (not the hostess) saw us and stopped serving the two drinks in her hand to escort us -- in the other direction -- to our table. No economy of movement there. Calamari swimming in a weird orange grease sauce didn't help. No manager on site to complain to. My cocktail, to Hell and Back, was good. Aptly named. read more

I've only ever really came for the happy hour deals, so I can't really speak for other aspects. However, the prices during happy hour are affordable, and everything tastes great! Space is kind of tight, but nothing unbearable, but makes it a little overwhelming when there's a lot of people. Overall, highly recommend! read more

Came for my dad's birthday recently. We got there around 6 and weee delighted that happy hour was still going on. I got the froze as my drink which was good but probably would order a margarita next time as it did not pair well with the weather. I also tried the muscles which were delicious, the salmon BLT bites where were the perfect size (and price) and my favorite, the tuna tacos. My dad got the Shrimp Po boy which was topped with a large amount of shrimp and paired with very salty and delicious french fries. My mom got a lime margarita and said it was the perfect blend of tequila and lime. I recommend coming in and trying out their extensive happy hour deals. read more

King Street Oyster Bar - Seafood Near Me - Potomac, Maryland

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Love all the locations I've visited. There was one in Maryland, and another in DC. It's the happy hour every day from 3 to 6 with oysters that are $1.00 for me. The muscles are no joke also. One pound of mussels for $9.00. Service is always great. Ambience is dice. The one in Maryland is a little bit better though. read more

So this was my very first time eating raw oysters and we only came for the happy hour, which was good. Service was excellent. And the ambiance, was definitely good. Parking you might want to park in the garage read more

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I'll start with saying I'd definitely come back here. The place is great for people watching and its layout is a gem. You can walk-in but recommend reservations. I took advantage of the happy hour by surprise and the food was delicious. Kid friendly. read more

This place has been in my list for months and I decided to visit for lunch. I wanted to sit outside, but the wind was a little aggressive. The staff was super friendly and inviting. We were sat immediately and greeted by our server. The food was fresh and arrived soon after we ordered. The food was very flavorful. The drinks were . They were fruity, so I wasn't expecting them to pack a punch at all. Man oh man was I wrong. I'll definitely be back to try some more drinks a s read more

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Back again and still a very solid place to enjoy happy hour! Sat inside this time and loved the vibe and just noticed how many types of seating there were! From the outside seating for true al fresco dining on a nice day, to covered outside seating so you can still enjoy the outdoor view, to the inside bar area that's very bright with lots of daylight shining through and a window wall that can be opened up or closed up front, and to a more intimate dining area that's low-lit and more quiet. Most people were at the covered outside seating, which left the bar tables a great place during the weekdays to have a casual date and be able to enjoy a good conversation over drinks and snacks! Happy hour cocktails were good and had some oysters and crab cake sliders! All very tasty! Oysters were fresh and well cleaned! Service was great too and we appreciated the last call reminder for happy hour! read more

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I have to say, you would be hard pressed to find more of selection of tasty oyster selections in the Rockville area. This place had about 10 different types of delicious oysters at any given moment. Always fairly busy so have a seat at the bar, if there is a line and wait. I found the bar was not only spacious for several plates at a time, but the service may have even been faster than actually sitting at a table. The other dishes are plentiful and I like that they have a few salad choices instead of just one or two. The happy hour gets busier but only local oysters for a lower price instead of the northern variety, I love. Yes, it can get pretty expensive if you want to get a couple dozen at a time, but where are you going to find this selection around here. The only other place nearby that offers a few choices is Clyde's Tower Oaks, but only 4-5 choices of oysters max. read more

King Street Oyster Bar definitely has it going on! First, our bartenders (Joe [I think] and JC) were super professional and very outgoing. I really appreciated how JC introduced himself to us as soon as we said at the bar. You know, we really do not see that practice nowadays. We were pleasantly surprised to see that King Street has a VERY generous happy hour menu (from 3 to 6:30 pm), and most items were around $8-10. One should note that the happy hour is available for about 90 minutes ... I think. What made the happy hour special so nice? The happy hour menu has a wide variety of food items and cocktails. For our dining pleasure, we went with a dozen of raw oysters, crab cake sliders, shrimp po'boy sandwich, chicken wings, and spinach dip. I'll say that we were happy with ALL of our dishes; however, the crap cake sliders took the prize. Honestly, I was surprised that we received a full po'boy sandwich with french fries for the happy hour price of $9 (I was expecting like half or even a quarter of a po'boy). We even closed out our dining experience with a strawberry shortcake and white chocolate bread pudding for dessert. If you like sweet, rich and beautifully prepared desserts definitely go with the white chocolate bread pudding, which is served with a heaping scoop of vanilla ice cream. The bread pudding was so delicious that I was || close to order another to go. All in all, I HIGHLY recommend King Street Oyster Bar, and I hope to return again to try some dishes that are not on the happy hour menu. read more

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came here from out of town with my Aunt since she suggested it. this is a cute busy restaurant, was ironically happy hour when we got there so I enjoyed their sangria and white peach margarita. They both were very good, and I felt a little sleepy/tipsy after finishing both. My happy hour appetizer was the brussels sprouts. They were good, they have sweet chili sauce, peanuts (a first for me), and cilantro (love cilantro). My mom and grandmother loved them as well. I got a caesar salad and the Grilled scallop pasta. Overall the salad was good and the pasta was too, but I didn't understand why it had random tomatoes and asparagus in it. I just picked them out. The sauce was okay, flavorful enough, scallops cooked well. My mom and aunt got the lobster roll which looked very good. They enjoyed them. My grandma got the King Street chicken salad --she didn't like it. She said the chicken tenders didn't have much flavor, and after taking a bite of one, she was right. Our waiter was very nice. I forget his name but he allowed my aunt and I to order 2 drinks off the happy hour menu because it was only 15 mins left. He was very hospitable and took the salad off the bill since my grandma didn't like it. It was a very casual, family oriented vibe. It was crowded for a Monday. The weather was nice. I would come back here for sure. read more

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5 Stars - Incredible Happy Hour & Unbeatable Service! We had an amazing time at King Street Oyster Bar for happy hour! Our server, Kimberly R., was absolutely fantastic--attentive, friendly, and quick. She checked in regularly to make sure everything was perfect and that we had everything we needed. We tried the shrimp bites, chicken tenders, shrimp po'boy, and of course the $1 oysters--and wow, everything hit the mark. The shrimp bites were to die for--we're already talking about coming back just to get those to-go! The chicken tenders were lightly breaded, had a clean, real-chicken texture, and paired perfectly with the mustard dipping sauce and surprisingly great fries (which came with everything and still managed to stand out). The shrimp po'boy was loaded with shrimp, with a tasty slaw and aioli that made it a messy but delicious eat. And the oysters were fresh, served with three sauces, lemon, and a bold hot sauce that added a perfect kick. The cocktails were great, and everything came out fast. Only tiny suggestion--we're picky about our water and would've loved it colder or iced. But really, that's just us being particular. Highly recommend coming early for happy hour--it gets busy for a reason. We'll definitely be back! read more

Update - another great experience at the King Street oyster bar. Arrived for the last part of happy hour, and it's a really great deal. We had crabcake sliders, tuna, tacos and the spinach dip along with very reasonably priced drinks! As always, the service was excellent! Our server, Grace was not only extremely attentive, but we had some great conversation with her! I'm already looking forward to my next visit to the King Street oyster bar, it never disappoints! read more

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Trying to find parking at Park Potomac is always iffy. Thankfully, there's the garage which gives you 2 hours free. Of course, 2 hours flies by when there's a wait for a table. I think next time, I'll go AFTER happy hour is wrapped up at 6:30PM. The restaurant was crowded inside and out. My friend and I waited 30+ minutes for a table outdoors. But the tables that were covered and near the bar were so packed together. We ordered the shrimp bites, hush puppies and mac & cheese to start. Shrimp bites weren't what I was expecting. Little baby shrimp that are deep fried covered with a sweet sauce. Ok, but I don't think I'd order it again. Hush puppies were dense. Tasty. Mac & cheese was creamy, but soupy. I was expecting more cheesy. Friend ordered the trout. I had the seafood pasta. They were both ok. But would skip these next time. Had the sundae for dessert. It was a good one, but I've had better. Service was ok. Got the feeling that our server didn't really want to be there, but it was also 90 degrees outside. He made up for it by the end of dinner when I wanted coffee close to 9pm. He ended up making fresh coffee for me. Served it with french vanilla creamer. So I was good. Might be awhile before I go back to check out the oysters. Just too crowded for me right now. read more

King Street Oyster Bar - Seafood pasta - Seafood Near Me - Potomac, Maryland

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