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    The Grilled Oyster

    4.4 (131 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 10:00 pm

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    Christine P.

    Our party of six was seated quickly on a Thursday evening, which was a nice start. Drinks started with the banana bread Old Fashioned--a little heavy on the banana for me, but definitely a creative twist on the classic. For appetizers, the crab dip was a bit salty for me, but my friends really enjoyed the grilled oyster trio and PEI mussels. Overall, a lovely experience with attentive service. A spot worth checking out!

    Poke bowl, Rockfish, lobster Mac n cheese.

    The best local seafood! We are so glad we found this place! Seafood is fresh daily. Even though it was busy, staff were friendly and ensured everything went well! Highly recommend if you like good local seafood!

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    Michelle Y.

    We had a delicious Mother's Day meal at The Grilled Oyster. Since we celebrated a few days early, we weren't able to get a reservation (they only take reservations for holidays). It's a small, cozy space, perfect for intimate celebrations or date nights. For appetizers, we tried the crab soup and the fried calamari. The crab soup was wonderfully creamy and not too salty. I loved the fried calamari, it was perfectly crispy and not at all oily. For entrées, we ordered the crabcake sandwich, the Maryland burger, and the jumbo lump crabcakes. I found the size of the jumbo lump crabcakes a bit disappointing, considering they were around the same size as the crabcake sandwich. I was still a little hungry afterwards, feeling like I needed more. However, the crabcake itself was seasoned perfectly and was delicious. Both the crabcake sandwich and the Maryland burger were solid choices. I'd recommend getting the crabcake sandwich over the jumbo lump crabcake for the better price and portion. Their french fries were absolutely loved by the table. They were thinly cut and super crispy. Overall Rating: 4.5/5

    Nice dinning room
    Home Chef Liu H.

    We stopped by on the way return to VA. Would like to have some light seafood branch. Amazing food & wonderful place!

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    Jordan N.

    The grilled oyster is by far the best gem we have found since relocating to the DMV! This spot is hidden on a street corner disguised as a regular house almost! The ambiance is so cute! It gives the cutest coastal mom & pops kitchen vibes! The service was amazing, so personable and attentive! But let's get down to the star of the show! We tried 4 of their favorite dishes and we were not disappointed one bit! The oysters on the half were amazing! Featuring three different types of oysters, our favorites were actually the Maryland oysters! The salinity was perfect and not too briney. The calamari was so light and fluffy! Not even a little bit of grease which I was a huge fan of! You didn't feel heavy after eating them! The clams casino was also a big hit! Pretty much Rockefeller style clams, baked to perfection! The muscles were in my opinion the best! The white wine sauce was to DIE for! I mean so flavorful and light, it just paired so well with everything! This definitely getting added to our date night rotation, 10/10 recommend!!

    Anthony B.

    Here's aAmazing Experience for My Birthday Dinner! I'm so grateful to The Grilled Oyster for providing a wonderful birthday meal for myself and my family. From start to finish, everything about the experience was delightful. The ambiance struck a perfect balance of simplicity and beauty, creating a warm and inviting setting for a special night. The staff were incredibly attentive, friendly, and welcoming, which made us feel right at home. And the food? Absolutely amazing. Of course, I had to try the grilled oysters--how could I not, given the namesake? As someone who usually sticks to raw or fried oysters, I wasn't sure what to expect, but this was a delightful departure from the usual. The flavor was incredible, and I'm so glad I gave it a try. I also had the clam chowder, which was delicious, though it leaned more toward a soup consistency than a thick, hearty chowder. It was still fresh and flavorful, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. My in-laws and aunt raved about the crab chowder, which had the perfect consistency and rich flavor--though I couldn't sample it myself due to allergies. Speaking of which, I'm mildly allergic to shellfish, and many seafood restaurants have cross-contamination issues, but I had no problems here. That level of care and attention to detail in the kitchen really impressed me. Everything from the food to the atmosphere set the tone for a memorable evening. If you're looking for fresh seafood, excellent service, and a warm dining experience, The Grilled Oyster is the place to go!

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    Brian C.

    My wife and I arrived shortly after Saturday morning opening. A cheerful Giovanni promptly welcomed us. I informed him we would be a party of 5 or 6, the rest of our party would be there shortly. Giovanni welcomed us to wait at the bar, and handed us menus to get familiar with. He also offered to prepare any drinks we might be interested in and mentioned several. We do not drink, but hung out at the front. We mentioned we were celebrating my daughter's birthday. This was our first visit here. When the rest of our party arrived, Mark had our table ready. Giovanni brought us to the table. He took care of water and checking if we wanted any other beverages. After that, we ordered two starters. A dozen oysters on the half shell, and their smoked fish platter. Both were very well presented and very appetizing. We ordered our entrees sometime during the appetizers. Giovanni was continously smiling, joking around, and very happy in general. Our main course were served in a timely manner. Everyone ordered something different. Every dish was very well prepared and presented. The serving sizes were generous, from our point of view. We were full and satiated, but not stuffed. Everything was fresh looking and fresh tasking. The seasoning brought out the natural flavors of the proteins and sides. Everyone had a clean plate at the end. To our surprise, Giovanni brought over a desert with a candle in it. He led us in a happy birthday song. Obviously we were very happy with the entire experience and look forward to visiting again.

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    Hanay W.

    Cream of Crab Soup: 10/10 Norwegian Halibut: 9/10 Grilled Chesapeake Oysters Trio: 6/10 This restaurant is a perfect place for an intimate outing/a place to go with someone you're close with! It's a tiny place with dim lightning & serene vibes. The service was prompt & the food came out quickly. The menu has a great selection of things that I feel would accommodate most people. My favorite part of this whole meal was the cream of crab soup ! Delicious doesn't even do it justice. It was so creamy, flavorful, & perfect if you want something warm and filling. My entree, the norwegian halibut was also delightful. The mashed potatoes the fish laid on were packed with flavor that complimented the fish so well. My least favorite dish was the Grilled Chesapeake Oyster Trio. The flavor profiles were almost overbearing and in my opinion, too much for a little oyster. Overall, I definitely plan to go back for the cream of crap soup and try some of their other entrees!

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    My boyfriend and I had our anniversary date here and everything was so good! We loved every dish. Super flavorful and cooked to perfection. We've eaten here a couple times and will always come here for the oysters which they make it 3 ways! Definitely recommend!

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    Yvonne Z.

    Located right in the middle of the kentlands with indoor and outdoor seating, the grilled oyster definitely seems like one of those local gems. Many things on the menu are locally sourced and therefore very fresh. I sat at the bar and the bartender, Kyle, made the most amazing drinks. He also had lots of great recommendations if you have trouble deciding like me, that's a big help.

    Seared sea scallops with lobster and kale risotto. I'd consider coming here just for this every weekend.
    Tom P.

    I was just looking for quality drinks and a good menu of options on a Sunday to meet a friend and watch a game. I'd never heard of this place but the ratings and photos were promising. I like the arrangement of the place. It's small but they've got it arranged into three distinct areas. Patio seating for nice days, bar seating for casual patrons, and an elegantly styled dining room for upscale occasions or date night. Their drink menu is thoughtful and has a yesteryear vibe. Great beers and a nice but not overwhelming wine menu. The food is excellent with only one notable exception. I would pass on the roasted Brussels sprouts. They seemed to be steamed then roasted which made them over cooked and rubbery. However, every single other dish was delicious. I had the seared scallops with lobster which was perfectly prepared and seasoned. Very flavorful. I knew that at the end of dinner I had to try the sweet potato and pecan cake after seeing the photos online, and it did not disappoint. The perfect fusion of flavors the had noted of pumpkin bread, pecan pie, and spice cake. Amazing. My friend and I ate in the bar area which was primarily served by the bartender who kept up very well with the room. Every once in a while the owner would check in on us which was nice. An altogether great dining experience.

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    Great food and service! Mother's Day celebration was great! Loved the oysters, sides, crab soup and Salmon entree.

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    I've been a few times now for brunch, HH, and dinner and have enjoyed the food and drinks here…read more Service is always friendly and the food comes out fairly quick. The crab dip and double smash burger are solid options here. I've also enjoyed the huli huli pork steak and a couple of the fry baskets. To drink, definitely can't skip their crushes - there's a few to choose from. If you have InKind, don't forget to use it here!

    Since I was in the area and had earned a bonus offer from one of my favorite apps, I decided to…read moregive this place a try. Although I had been to the Rio before, it had been quite some time, so finding the restaurant was a bit difficult, but we eventually made it. We arrived shortly after noon, and the restaurant was quiet, with only one other table occupied. The hostess greeted us, showed us to our table, and started us off with water. Shortly after, our server, Mary, came by to take our food and drink orders. Since it was our first visit, we asked for recommendations, and everything she suggested was excellent. My usual Appletini was good, although it tasted more like vodka than apple. The jumbo lump crab dip, while a bit small in portion, was absolutely delicious and packed with crab and perfectly paired with the sesame baguette. Mary also recommended the shrimp and chicken tenders basket, which was another great choice. My only critique would be to cut the chicken tenders into smaller, bite-sized pieces, as they were quite large and, combined with the crunchy batter, a bit difficult to eat. However, the flavor was spot on. The menu is extensive, including a wide variety of drinks and oysters from different regions. Although I spent more than expected, I would consider visiting again in the future.

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    (5) ~ Excellent Brunch Overall Food & Service. NOTES: Order at the counter & there is extra parking…read morein the back. They have (2) large "communal" tables for larger groups, although replacing those with (4) x Four-person Tables would allow for more flexibility:) FAVORITE DRINKS: ** Ice Water = (4.35) Very good & Glad they offer this now:) Definitely filtered;) ** Coffee (Central America) = (4.35) Very fresh & they have cinnamon at the coffee counter too;) ** Orange Juice = (4.15) Very tasty FAVORITE FOOD: ** Sourdough Bagels = (5) Excellent! Wish they served these on the weekends, b/c they would easily sellout!:) Maybe they could sell these Monday -to- Friday to increase business during the week, such as Plain; Asiago Cheese; Cheese & Jalapeno; etc. ** Both Plain & Strawberry/Pecan Cinnamon Rolls = (4.5) Very Tasty & Unique! I believe these were sourdough too;) ** Homemade Hot Sauce (called Ortega sp?) = (4.5) Very Tasty! Apparently, they sell by the bottle too;) ** Sourdough Biscuits = (4.25) Very cool ** Avocado Toast (sunny) = (4.35) Very tasty & I switched to Sourdough Biscuits & added bacon to it;) This is my New Favorite Savory Brunch Dish add their Hot Sauce "ortega" too;) ** Sourdough French Toast w. mixed berry compote = (4.35) Very shareable. When you spread the whipped cream on top you don't need any syrup;) ** Bacon = (4.15) Very tasty & My favorite meat side that I added to my Avocado Toast. OTHER DRINKS TRIED: ** Strawberry Mint Juice = (4) very tasty ** Black Coffee (Central America) = (4) very good ** Alkaline Water Bottle = (4) very good ** Dulce de Leche Latte = (4) very good * Mango Juice (fresh) = (3.75) Fresh, although I prefer Orange juice, so if they add Fresh-squeezed Orange Juice that would be Excellent;) * Organic Columbia Coffee = (3.75) Strong Tasting OTHER FOOD TRIED: ** Sourdough Bread = (4.5) Very Authentic, although I prefer larger slices... ** Farmhouse Sandwich (sunny) = (4.5) Very Tasty! Comes w. two eggs and Turkey Sausage. If they used their Sourdough Bagels, I would rate it a (5), but currently the Sourdough Bagels are only available on Mondays... ** Huevos Rancheros = (4.5) Very Good! ** Vanilla Cheesecake w. Strawberry Sauce = (4.35) Very good ** Classic Benedict = (4.35) Very good comes w. Homefries ** Corned Beef Hash (Sunny) (see photo) = (4.25) Very good & Homemade. I would prefer larger onion slices, similar to the size of the potatoes & beef vs their current smaller diced size... ** Key Lime Pie = (4.25) Very good, especially the Graham Crust;) ** Steak & Eggs Benedict = (4) very good, although the steak quality went down from last time...Got mine w. Home fries ** S'mores Cookie = (4) very good ** Lemon Blueberry Pound Cake = (4) very dense ** Quesadilla w. Blueberries = (4) very good & not too sweet;) ** Breakfast Burrito = (4) very good. Got mine w. pickled onions; steak & pickled onions ** Bacon, Egg (sunny) & Cheese Sandwich = (4) very good, but the bread fell apart while eating it... And It's multigrain and I prefer just plain sourdough... ** Homefries = (4) very good home fries. ** Pork Sausage Links = (4) very good ** Bread Pudding = (4) very good & not too sweet;) ** Quesadilla Muffin = (4) very good & not too sweet ** Mixed Berry Crepes (special) = (4) very good * S'mores Cheesecake = (3.75) Good * Chocolate Chip Cookie = (3.75) Good, but I like mine even softer;) * Vanilla Buttercream Blueberry Cupcake = (3.75) Good, but I like softer buttercream, this was too hard. And Lemon Buttercream would taste better with the blueberry cake;) * Blueberry Cupcake = (3.75) Good Blueberry Muffin w. Cream Cheese icing * Black Bottom Muffin = (3.5) unique * Turkey (sage) Sausage = (3.5) good * Brown Sugar Chocolate Chip Cookie = (3) A-OK, but I like softer...

    Gardenia is just what I needed for a relaxing and filling breakfast…read more I showed up for the Strawberry Cheesecake Pancakes (and Chicken and Waffles), and was recommended to try their Pupusas. Everything was so fresh and delicious. Everyone greeted me with a kind and genuine smile. I could feel that everyone was proud to represent their amazing establishment, and cared immensely for the customer experience and quality of food. Also, the medium/dark coffee they served was outstanding and paired perfectly with both sweet and savory dishes. Thanks to everyone at Gardenia, I am excited to return again.

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    3.8(780 reviews)
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    Representing 2019 in DMV runner-up in alphabet series, C is for Copper Canyon Grill. I had been to…read morethe RIO location twice, both in 2019. I first tried at Silver Spring on a date in July 2018. In fact, that was one of the dates where we went to Kung Fu Tea after dinner (see my 3-star review I just wrote of them). I was impressed with that location. So, in March 2019, I was happy my friend had his birthday party there. The same friend who went to BJ's Restaurant in Frederick (my last review I just wrote: see my 3-stars of them) also joined me for a movie & for the birthday party. She swayed me to get Prime Rib. And she was right! One of the best prime ribs out there. Ultimately, she became a girlfriend, and early on in that relationship, she really wanted to go back to Copper Canyon, and after a movie at RIO, we went again. Service was very good, and we enjoyed prime rib again. Prime rib comes with green beans & mashed potatoes, which are great too, but the real star is the prime rib itself. Interestingly, my girlfriend of that time ate the prime rib by herself on Friday, March 13, 2020. She joined me for 1 movie, I joined my friend for 2 movies, & he went to 3 movies on that Friday. He was understandably concerned the movie theaters were shutting down any day for Covid, and he wanted to get his AMC A-List 3 movies in for the week of March 13-19, 2020 and not break his 90+ week streak he had going of always getting his 3 movies in since he joined A-List. My friend & I had dinner at BGR before my 1st movie & his 2nd movie, which went out of business unfortunately, but BGR in Columbia is still there. Like my friend panicking about getting his 3 movies in, my girlfriend was being pragmatic saying I won't be able to have prime rib for a while as restaurants will shutdown for Covid. I was a bit jealous even though BGR was good; let's be honest Copper Canyon prime rib is even better! In December 2025, my girlfriend wanted to try Copper Canyon for her birthday since I had mentioned the place several times (including times I went with my ex). I realized there's one by Arundel Mills, which was great as I didn't want to schlep from my home to Largo, Silver Spring, or Gaithersburg in order of distance, none of which are close to my home today, which is only about 8 miles from Arundel Mills. That new location is my new favorite, but this one is a close 2nd place.

    The food is always delicious! It's always worth the price…read more The service sometimes is hit or miss. Some visit the servers are lovely and really engaged and then other times they will come by once and that's it. This visit our server wasn't very warming and came to check on us once. The ribs always come with a warm towel to clean your hands at the end but it was brought out with our plate... which made no sense because by the time we finished the ribs the towels were cold. Previously we have gotten the towels at the end of the meal to clean our hands. The restaurant itself is beautiful and a very nice date night vibe.

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