A little place in a nondescript strip mall - why bother... BECAUSE... Olney Grill is a great foodie spot, it is not a chain and because their menu has unique items AND tasty food. Was in the mood for appetizers that were unique or twists on classics. The Bayou Shrimp was 7 peeled shrimp (no heads!) in a buttery Cajun sauce. On the side, a loaf of toasted French bread to dip. YUMMY, fun, and not something you'll find a TGI Tuesdays. Thai ribs was my other app choice. Luciously tender. Full of flavor. Lean. Tangy ribs with a side of slaw that was worthy of billing on its own. If going off the full menu I'd pick the rack of ribs, but I'll likely continue to use their appetizers offerings like tapas type menu. They had interesting looking egg rolls, dip, and app specials (today's were baked Cajun scallops and Brussels sprouts in bacon. ) With all of the chain restaurants around, it is pleasing to find this nugget of flavorful creations in an unexpected spot. read more

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This place is good There food is good and has good burger and good stuff recommended for burger eaters

Really nice vibes here at this neighborhood spot. From the gruff local having a few whiskeys mid-day, wondering why his wife left him and how he became a part-time computer science teacher at the local middle school to the group of lovely old ladies chatting about past adventures, this place is real and wholesome. A fairly good spread of food options, with lots of good deli-style sandwiches and simple side selections. Lots of good homemade, heartier meal options as well for those with grumbling stomachs or people that need to stress eat during this current presidential administration, we've all been there. Staff was super awesome, with great food recommendations and great attitude. Very helpful and we all had great meals thanks to her menu guidance. Strong coffee to end the meal, and a nice time for everyone. Lots of good seating for a family gathering or watching some sports with friends. Check this place out and enjoy in the goodness that is the french fry. read more

We were new to the Olney Grille, going there to celebrate my dad's 75th birthday. Our party of seven had, apparently, two waitresses, which seemed like overkill, but it wasn't too busy when we first got there for our reservation. My parents arrived about ten minutes early, and they were immediately seated. We showed up on time and were immediately provided menus. Having never been there, and having to order for three kids also, we weren't the fastest out of the gate with ordering. The waitresses came back a total of three times asking if we were ready. (Sometimes, more is not better, like when it involves more waitstaff asking if you are *ready* to order, or *ready* to turn over your plate towards the end of the meal.) We did finally order, and the food came out correctly and was fine. I ordered a salmon special that seemed like there would be some spice involved, but I was disappointed in its lack of heat. It was fine tasting, but not what I was anticipating. Everyone else liked their food, so I won't fault the food. I won't rave, but I won't fault either. It's on the pricier side, so that added to the level of my disappointment that an item with a horseradish sauce has no discernible level of spice to it. Towards the end of the meal, we were feeling increasing pressure to vacate our tables, as the place was crowding up, and my husband could see and overhear the waitstaff being told that they have other reservations and our tables were needed. :\ We rushed the kids through their desserts (not all three kids ate their meals, so we were trying to get calories in them somehow at that point, but the waitstaff would not wait any longer, if you catch my drift) and left a small tip that would have been much larger without the push to get us out the door. Unfortunately, what the manager later called the waitresses' "overly efficient" actions really translated to rude service throughout the meal. It appears we were seated in the weeds and were treated as such. After leaving a tiny tip and a note about the unappreciated rush by the staff, the manager came out to our car to apologize and try to make amends (without that, this review would be 1 star). He was right, we should've said something during the meal so they could have rectified the matter. But it was my dad's birthday, and we were not trying to make a scene. The treatment was offensive considering the amount of money we were paying to be there, the main waitress was getting less and less friendly as our one and a half hour stay wore on, and we really just wanted the meal to end. So, in the end, the service was not great, we felt compelled to finish the meal before it actually ended, we were made to feel as if we handled the situation incorrectly, and we got all this for just shy of a couple hundred dollars. Oh, and when you are standing in front of a mirror, five feet behind the customer who is facing the mirror, be mindful that when you tell your waitstaff that there are other reservations waiting and you need those tables, you may be overheard and watched while saying as much. We won't be back. read more

The main reason for my review was to comment on the friendly and great service I received. My meal of the meatloaf was tasty , could have used a little bigger portion. However I would definitely get it again. read more

Their main salads are like side salads, meat is fatty and portions are small

Had a great experience here today. So thrilled it was totally wheelchair accessible the only drawback was the door but luckily there was a kind stranger able to open it for us. The waitress and hostess were excellent and the food was very good I would highly recommend it. read more

My favorite appetizer is the shrimp in Cajun sauce with bread Awesome ! My home away from Louisiana to eat

Nice cozy neighborhood joint. Recently renovated during the covid. The menu is a little limited for a vegetarian but I thoroughly enjoyed the veggie burger and fries. I should dazzle you with a picture of it here but I was thoroughly distracted by my dining companion. So you will just have to take my word on the food. We also had the potato skins with jalapeños substituted for the bacon. They were cut up into pieces and then covered with cheese and jalapeños. It was a different take on potato skins but it worked out well. read more

This was the equivilant of a bird crapping in your mouth, then accidently using soap to wash it out. Service was good, but thats all.

Friendly, local restaurant with large portions and a varied menu. Veggie burger was delicious and my family enjoyed their dishes as well. It was a great place to stop before a show at nearby Olney Theater. read more

Great place to bring the family or get a drink at the bar!! They have awesome specials and the food is always great. The Thai steak, sesame chicken salad, crab bisque and bayou shrimp and my favorites. The wait staff is incredibly friendly and you'll always see a familiar face. It's like the cheers of olney where everyone remembers your name and what you order! Lisa P is the best!! read more

We tried Olney Grille yesterday and it was just what we wanted. We had the crab cake sandwich and it was perfect. Old bay fries were also yummy. Since it was a birthday we had dessert. The strawberry shortcake was sublime, not only to eat but was beautifully prepared. My husband loved the key lime pie too. Our server was Lisa who anticipated when we needed refills, and was very pleasant. Hurrah for Olney Grille, we'll be back! read more

I love this place!!! My host dad joked that this is a "old people restaurant" but I throughly enjoyed my experience there. Nicely toasted bread and friendly waiters. The portion of the crab cake is small but they did mention it's only 4oz so read more

Love the food would have given more stars but the waitress was rude and dismissive. She never checked back with us, couldn't even take the time to introduce herself to us or even wait for us to be seated before asking us for our drinks/food order. No eye contact, she just ended up disappearing off the floor. Had the ask the manager for the check even though we were both hungry that whole experience just put a bad taste in my mouth. read more

I only go here if I have too such as family event or something cause they like it for some reason. The service is decent and food is average at best but it's too expensive for what it is, the taste falls short of the price, I can go somewhere nicer and get better food for the same price. read more

This is definitely a locals go to. We received a friendly greeting and quick seating on a Friday evening. If you like a diverse atmosphere-- you may be uncomfortable as the restaurant had a lot of senior citizens. The waiter was nice and professional. I gave it 3-stars as my 4 oz crab wasn't good. After tasting a few things on our table it was apparent that many items needed better seasoning. I cannot recommend to people who enjoy well-seasoned entrees. read more

The staff are all awesome people, many of whom have worked there for 10+ years (some even since they opened in '91). The food is great and the kitchen does a great job of delivering quality food for a broad range of tastes. The kitchen works really fast and you can have your food to your table within 10 minutes of sitting down. If you prefer to take your time, the servers are really accommodating and will wait a little while to put in your order. I love the fish tacos with house made tortilla chips and Cha's salsa, the crab cakes, all the fish specials, and especially all the desserts! Key lime pie and brownie sundae are my fave, unless it's Fall when they have their pumpkin pecan crumb pie. By far the best spot for lunch or dinner in Olney! read more

I have been going to the Olney Grille for many many years. Growing up in the Olney area I can tell you that the Olney Grille will provide you a great meal. Exceptional service, friendly atmosphere, and above all else the food. Mixed with the classic American dishes (Burgers, Sandwiches and Steaks) are great seafood selections/fresh fish, awesome appetizers and Thai dishes. Their rockfish and salmon are always good! The portions are very generous, and if your a fan of crab bisque you must come and try a bowl. Dan's Famous Crab Bisque which is named for the Chef/Owner of the Olney Grille knows what he's doing - TRUST ME! Not only would I vouch that the Olney Grille is the best restaurant in Olney but quite possibly in all of Montgomery County. PS - that guy with the long dissertation-like review doesnt know what he's talking about read more

Good ole Olney Grille....we have already moved back to our home in Austin, Texas but when we did live in the Olney area for about 2 years, we loved this venue. My recollection is that we went there, probably once a week if not every other week. Great food; great staff; great everything. read more

Olney Grille - We miss this place! Such a great dining venue! - Sandwiches Near Me - Olney, Maryland

This is a classic mainstay in Olney, MD. Still to this date, I always order the cajun chicken sandwich because it is that good. The crab bisque is also always on point. They renovated one half of the restaurant a few years back and still haven't handled the other side. I don't know if this was for nostalgia reasons, but it doesn't look right. The photos on the wall are cool. They showcase old black and white pictures of Olney and the surrounding area. With new restaurants coming into the area, I would suggest they renovate the other half of the restaurant and add more specials to offer a bit more against the competition. read more

Always has great service, a nice atmosphere, and yummy food. Can't complain! I love their crab cakes!

I just wasn't impressed by it. The menu was a little boring and the food a little bland. I live pretty close, so maybe i'll give them another shot one of these days. If I do, I'll revise the review...but as of now, they earned 2 stars. read more

I've been coming here for at least 20 years and never had a bad meal. The staff are super friendly and attentive. The menu has something for everyone and the have great daily specials. read more

Olney Grille - Make sure you try the baked oysters on your visit. Best I've ever had! - Sandwiches Near Me - Olney, Maryland

Olney Grille, or simply 'The Grille' is a neighborhood restaurant that's an Olney establishment. The pics on the walls feature Olney through the ages. OG has been here since 1991 and most times when I come they introduce a number of specials to their menu. The bar features a good selection of draft and bottled beers and wine by the glass. If you have a craving for the Maryland crab and you're in Olney, OG's crab bisque and the spinach crab dip just might satisfy your craving. They also offer crab cakes as a sandwich or an entrée, but I haven't tried these. My go to sandwiches are the chicken salad and the Cajun chicken sandwich. You really can't go wrong. read more

Solid place in an area that doesn't have a lot of real dining establishments. I've been there several times when I've visited out of town. The restaurant is broken into two. One side has nice decor with good lighting, nice booths and ledgestone walls while the other has low rent tables, drop ceiling and the charm of a Denny's. So eat in the nice side if you can. I pretty much stick to the steak salad or a burger. I'm not sold enough to get one of the fancier entrees. The service is OK, not outstanding, but not bad either. The servers have always been polite. read more

Sat at the bar.. nice atmosphere, attentive bar tender.. sockeye salmon.. 22 bucks! Yummy, a bit bland but some pepper n hot sauce.. good to go! Will definitely go back! read more

Olney Grille - Sandwiches Near Me - Olney, Maryland

Been patronizing this restaurant since before it was Olney Grille - it was the Sandpiper, maybe even before then...since 1986 anyway. The rolls are so good! I enjoy the ribs and the burgers are great. I usually shy away from the entrees since I have been disappointed many times. Last night was no exception. I ordered the pork chop entree for carry-out with two pork chops. The roll was fantastic as usual and so was the cole slaw. But the pork chops might as well have been made out of concrete. I could not cut them or gnaw the meat off of them - I felt like a zombie trying to gum my way through taut muscle - ineffective - and I have all my original teeth. I was truly dismayed. So I turned to the french fries but Yikes! The place where I bit my cheek today was burning. The fries had Old Bay sprinkled liberally on them....but I had not ordered fries with Old Bay on them & the person who took my order did not tell me or warn me that the fries came with Old Bay. I would have selected something else or asked for it to be left out. So, wasted $$ for a roll with cole slaw. Better than nothing for dinner. I believe I have tried everything on the menu and all the desserts over the years. If you plan to have ribs, burgers, and some sandwiches, then go for it. Otherwise, adjust your expectations or you will also be disappointed. read more

It's unfortunate because this is a nice family orientated restaurant in the neighborhood that been around for a long time and people like it. I'm sorry to say the food was really bad last weekend 3/25/23. Sadly there was one pasta entree left off of my order that I ordered first so very disappointed that it was missing which happened to be the most important entree for my 90 yr old mother so it started off bad there. However, the food was cold and unseasoned. The ribs were awful And I mean awful. They tasted like they were boiled, had no flavor and virtually no sauce. The cobb salad did not taste fresh, could have been the lettuce but it was packed to brim with ingredient. The shrimp and scallop pasta was JUST ok, as well as the crabcakes and wings. The crab bisque was really bad, ridiculously thick and should not be served. It was a really bad experience, my guest hated it and I was really embarrassed. To top things off we all had stomach cramps and ended up in the bathroom the next morning. I would not recommend this restaurant. Sorry, not sorry! read more

The egg roll appetizer was pretty good ... I appreciated that it was hot. The only weird thing is that they were half egg rolls ... not four full egg rolls ... so it was really two egg rolls cut in half. The crab bisque was acceptable ... nothing great ... but acceptable. Spinach dip was average. The pastrami sandwich was excellent. Fish tacos were dry and too much curry. Salads were standard. Brisket special was acceptable but, oddly, it was sliced in the wrong direction (don't they know that you have to slice beef AGAINST the grain?). Rib eye steak was average ... kind of gray ... kind of tasteless ... a solid "C." Kudos to the bartender ... they actually FILLED the wine glass. Unusual ... I was appreciative of that. Bottom-line: standard fare, good but nothing outstanding (except for the pastrami sandwich.) Service was good ... but, in hindsight, I'm wondering if the tip was already on the check (we had a table of nine people) and I added a $30 tip. I forgot to check to see if the gratuity was already on the check ... I'm trusting that it was not added and that I didn't double-tip. read more

We were so pleased that they were able to open after being closed for Covid-19. The food is still at their high standards. The seafood sauteed pasta special was great. The service was exceptional. Every staff and the manager checked in to make sure things were good. Their sanitation procedures were impressive. read more

The service was exceptional. The salad was freshly washed, still had some water. The entrees were good the scallop shrimp scampi not bad. Lots if shrimp, the scallops should have been sautéed or broiled they were short and with no texture. Etoufee was very spicy with an over abundance of meats. We were very relaxed never felt rushed. A nice place. read more

Olney Grille - Sandwiches Near Me - Olney, Maryland

The Olney Grille is an Olney classic. Everyone from Olney has been here at least once, but usually more times than they can count. The restaurant has been in the area for years. You can still tell inside where the old restaurant was and which part is the addition. The inside is decorated in two completely different manners. The crab bisque is awesome and they have great oysters. My favorite has always been the applewood smoked BLT on sourdough toast. Their applewood bacon is flavorful, crsipy and thick. The service is always excellent. Another favorite of mine is the ribs and homemade apple sauce. It can get extremely crowded so be prepared to wait on a weekend. read more

This place is the best in Olney. The bartenders know your names just like on Cheers. Mimma, Cheryl, Tim, and Jen make some of the best drinks I've had. This Winter White Cosmo is awesome. Great selection of specialty drinks and generous pours. I've never had a bad meal here. Lots to choose from and the wait staff is helpful and friendly. You can't go wrong here. Love it. read more

Olney Grille - Sandwiches Near Me - Olney, Maryland

Olney Grille is a local restaurant that serves really good food. The service is quick and servers are pleasant. The crab bisque is delicious! Their crab bisque is what made me fall in love with crab bisque! Their Grille Sliced Steak Salad is one of my favorite salads...the steak is cooked nicely and the lettuce and other vegetables are fresh and crisp! If you're ever in the neighborhood, this is a good place to have a nice meal and get a little bit of Olney history through the decor. read more

Olney Grille - The Grille Sliced Steak Salad - Sandwiches Near Me - Olney, Maryland

I've eaten at this place a few times. The food is good and the service was fine. The only problem I had is that it's not memorable. There's nothing that makes me think, "Oh, I want to go to the Olney Grille!" There are about three of these places in town, inclduding the Ale House and the Tavern. You've got to be memorable in the restaurant business. I will say this for the Olney Grille: the Washington Post recently pointed out that they began sourcing their blue crab from Maryland. I say good on them for that, and I may have to head back to get some real Maryland blue crab! read more

This food is very consistent and very good. They have a wide array of menu items and always seem to have some great specials. I've had entree salads, sandwiches, and wings from Olney Grille. The crabcake sandwich is very tasty with large lumps of crabmeat. I also had a thai chicken salad which was well worth the price tag and had great flavor. The burgers are thick and juicy and cooked to perfection and a rueben I ordered was equally delicious. This isn't gourmet food, but they don't try to be. Very basic food with above average flavor. The restaurant as a whole seems much larger than it really is because of all the mirrors. I think if I worked here I would most certainly get a headache! Two menu items I was not sold on was the salmon salad and the wings. The sauce on the wings was not the greatest and the salmon filet was WAY too small to justify the price. My humble opinion is that you need to serve at least a 6oz portion of salmon to justify a salad in the mid teens. My salmon was 3-4oz at most. I will definitely put Olney Grille into my rotation of Olney restaurants. The food is decent quality and very consistent. read more

Had a great dinner here with my family. Service was quick despite being crowded on a Friday night. Emily our server was awesome and attentive - outstanding customer service! New York melt and steak salad were both on point. Also got the kid's salmon for our daughter - it is almost an adult portion. Give this place a try! read more

If you want to eat food with no flavor. Shop here. I've never ate at a place that didn't make good chicken wings

One of the very worst restaurant experiences I have ever had Waitress rude and nasty and a manager that seemed clueless as to how to solve it.This waitress was truly one of the worst and rudest I have ever had. Food was very soso and uninspired Will never ever return. read more