O'Learys Seafood Restaurant
Eastport, Annapolis
Restaurant in Annapolis, United States
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
O'Learys Seafood Restaurant is a practical Annapolis seafood pick when dinner plans need a calmer room and an easy reservation. It makes more sense for pairs or small groups than for private dining or large celebrations; cross-shop Lewnes' Steakhouse for a more formal occasion and Preserve for a more flexible Annapolis dinner.
About O'Learys Seafood Restaurant
O'Learys Seafood Restaurant is an Annapolis dinner option with published evening hours Tuesday through Sunday and a smart-casual dress code. For another dinner comparison, Lewnes' Steakhouse and Preserve are other names to consider.
A better fit for dinner plans than lunch plans
The clearest practical point is the schedule. O'Learys Seafood Restaurant is closed on Monday and opens for evening service Tuesday through Sunday: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday from 5–9 PM, and Friday and Saturday from 5–10 PM. Those hours make it a dinner-only consideration, not a lunch stop.
For occasions that require specific private-dining features, a particular room style, or detailed service expectations, confirm directly with the restaurant before planning around those needs. If you are comparing dinner options, Della Notte, Lewnes' Steakhouse, Park Tavern, Preserve, and Donnelly's Dockside are other names to review depending on the kind of evening you want.
Evening hours and smart-casual dress are the key confirmed details
The weekly schedule is direct: no Monday service, 5–9 PM Tuesday through Thursday, 5–10 PM Friday and Saturday, and 5–9 PM Sunday. That makes the restaurant easiest to place within an Annapolis evening plan.
The dress code is smart casual. For planning beyond the basics, including reservations, current menu details, accessibility, parking, or special accommodations, check with the restaurant directly before you go. For a broader city search, use Pearl's Annapolis restaurants guide.
Planning details
- Location
- 310 Third St, Annapolis, MD 21403
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- olearysseafood.com
- Phone
- +14102630884
The take
The Take
The Vibe
O'Learys leans into Annapolis's maritime DNA: the menu and service feel rooted in the Chesapeake rather than trendy culinary fashion. The setting in Eastport — quieter and more residential than the tourist-heavy docks — gives the dining room a composed, scenic atmosphere that still reads as intimate and elegant. Longstanding local relationships to blue crab, rockfish and oysters inform the tone of the place, so the room feels like a classic neighborhood seafood house elevated by an awareness of fine-dining standards. Overall it presents as scenic and classic, with a historic sense of place tied to the Bay.
Best For
This is a destination for couples and diners who want a refined encounter with Chesapeake seafood, making it well suited to date nights and special occasions. Its Eastport location draws local regulars as well as visitors who seek an authentic Annapolis seafood experience away from the busiest tourist piers. Because the restaurant frames itself within regional seafood traditions and fine-dining expectations, it performs best in the evening and for meals where the menu’s local sourcing and seasonal specialties are the focus.
Ordering Tips
Center your choices on Chesapeake staples: O'Learys Crab Cakes, Crispy Rockfish and Wild Halibut are signature preparations to try. The copy also highlights regional produce of the estuary — blue crab, striped bass (rockfish) and tributary oysters — so ordering oysters and dishes that showcase those ingredients is a reliable approach. Note the seasonality called out in the copy: soft-shell crabs arrive in spring and early summer, and oysters are sourced from local tributaries like the Choptank and Patuxent, so expect the menu to reflect those rhythms.
Venue details
Ambiance
Cozy dining rooms in a charming frame house with elegant white tablecloths, marine-themed decor, and a romantic under-the-sea vibe.
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Intimate
Signature Dishes
- O'Learys Crab Cakes
- Crispy Rockfish
- Wild Halibut
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 310 Third St, Annapolis, MD 21403
Planning details
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Also consider
Where to go if this does not fit
For a more formal occasion, cross-shop Lewnes' Steakhouse. For a broader Annapolis dinner with less seafood commitment, try Preserve.
Restaurant context
How it compares in Annapolis
Lewnes' Steakhouse is the stronger choice when the occasion calls for a classic splurge and a more formal dining signal. O'Learys Seafood Restaurant is the better fit when seafood is the point and the group wants a dinner that feels less steakhouse-driven. For value, the decision comes down to format: pick seafood here, pick Lewnes' when the table needs a heavier special-occasion feel.
Preserve is the smarter alternative for diners who want a broader Annapolis dinner rather than a seafood-first reservation. Della Notte is the easier comparison for groups that prefer familiar Italian pacing and a less seafood-specific plan. If booking ease is the priority, O'Learys is useful because it is marked easy to book, while the others may be better chosen by occasion type rather than availability alone.
Donnelly's Dockside and Park Tavern are better cross-shops for a more casual, out-of-core meal. Choose them when ambiance can be looser and the table does not need to feel like a dedicated Annapolis dinner reservation. Choose O'Learys when the night should read as seafood-led and more settled.
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Compare O'Learys Seafood Restaurant
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| O'Learys Seafood Restaurant | Annapolis | No published awards |
| Lewnes' Steakhouse | Annapolis | No published awards |
| Preserve | Annapolis | No published awards |
| Della Notte | Annapolis | No published awards |
| Donnelly's Dockside | Arnold | No published awards |
| Park Tavern | Severna Park | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is O'Learys Seafood Restaurant good for solo dining?
O'Learys Seafood Restaurant is in Annapolis and operates during evening hours Tuesday through Sunday.
How far ahead should I book O'Learys Seafood Restaurant?
What should I wear to O'Learys Seafood Restaurant?
The dress code is smart casual. Choose something neat and comfortable for an evening dinner in Annapolis.
Is lunch or dinner better at O'Learys Seafood Restaurant?
Dinner is the confirmed service window here. The listed hours are Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday from 5–9 PM, Friday and Saturday from 5–10 PM, and closed Monday.
What are alternatives to O'Learys Seafood Restaurant?
Other options to compare include Lewnes' Steakhouse, Park Tavern, Della Notte, Donnelly's Dockside, and Preserve. Review each restaurant's current details to choose the best fit for your plans.
Is O'Learys Seafood Restaurant good for a special occasion?
It may fit an Annapolis evening plan if the hours and smart-casual dress code match the occasion. For specific celebration needs, such as private dining, seating arrangements, or special services, confirm directly with the restaurant.
