Ryleigh's Oyster

I'm visiting from Gulf Shores Alabama to see my eldest son and his girlfriend. We had an excellent time! Katie was a wonderful server! The bone-in pork chop was excellent, as was the seafood macaroni and cheese!! Comfortable dining inside, spacious outdoor dining area. I highly recommend it!

The good: Amazing food, fresh oysters, and this has one of my favorite happy hours in the neighborhood. I also love that they have sushi. The food really deserves a 5 star rating. The bad: The service…. Im thinking the service changes depending on where you sit because I’ve only had someone who was nice serve me one time. The inside bartenders were so sweet. I normally sit outside when I come which is where I typically receive service that is not so friendly. I hesitated on making a review because I do love the food. I was there earlier in the week and Kellie served me on the patio. She had this weird energy to her where I felt like she was annoyed at me. I then realized she was upset because I sat myself on accident on the empty patio instead of asking a hostess to seat me outside. She had a very standoffish attitude towards me the entire time. I had to flag her down every time I needed something, such as a refill. I have great manners, so I would say “excuse me, may I….?” At one point when I needed something, and tried to politely get her attention, she turns around and says “Excuse me my name is Kellie if you need anything” while cutting me off mid sentence. She said this very rudely, as if we were on a first name basis. She said this, as if she introduced herself when she first came to the table… She did not. I started off with two oyster appetizers, and then I ordered some sliders for my entrée which she forgot to enter the computer. I had waited a full hour before I asked her where my sliders were at. She told me they were “sent to the next table”. It was finally then when she forgot to ring in my food she finally fixed her face and attitude and all of a sudden became CFA friendly to me. I think I even got a smile towards the end. This isn’t the first time I was treated so strangely here on the patio. Last year, I came for my birthday with my friend. Same situation…. But this was a male server that we had, and he just seemed bothered by us being there. We hadn’t been there for more than 30 minutes and I was mid appetizer, when the gentleman who was working the patio came over and abruptly interrupted and said that we had to move because it was about to rain and they have to move a party into the area that I’m sitting at. He did not look sorry, he did not care, and he said the best I can do for you is take a drink off the check and close your check out. If you wanna continue ordering, you can go inside and ask to be sat at a table. We were so put off that we just left and went to Bluestone, who treated me so well and made up for that horrible experience. I won’t be back any time soon, but for other patrons, please talk to your staff about customer service and being friendly.

Great food, atmosphere, and service. The servers are friendly and quick. The oysters are amazing with a wide variety. Other food menu options are excellent as well. Also great live music on Thursday, Fridays, and Saturdays from local cover bands. Highly recommend going to the live music sessions. They have an outdoor patio set up as well, with two (2) outdoor/patio bars. Ample seating throughout.

Nice time with a friend and grand daughter . The food was pretty good , especially the sushi and shucked oysters. My granddaughter loves the crab pretzel ! Drinks ok, prices reasonable.

Went with friends. Got a the calamari, small portion, but fresh and good. I ordered the seafood pizza. Topping was very tasty, but the breading a little too mushy. Waitress was on top of everything. Otherwise, 5 all the way.

My Wife and I went there for a baby shower party. They served sliders of roast beef and fried chicken and both were very good. There are plenty of bars there and our bartender was very good at her job, friendly and accommodating. We ordered some oysters and they were large and very good, however pricey. There were several types to choose from coming from VA to MA. Very fresh and shocked to order.

Honestly, the happy hour prices for the (Avery Pearl) oysters are great (Monday all day, and 3-6pm Monday through Friday). A few of our oysters were completely mangled, but I know it's basically an art to shuck them. We will forgive this, especially at a dollar an oyster. However, the fries were old, and the breading was falling off the calamari. The calamari was not overcooked, which was nice, but the amount on the plate felt very stingy for its cost. Maybe next time we go, things that aren't oysters will be better. Also, something to note. They charge 3.5% extra for any electronic purchases. Prices on the menu are listed for cash prices, which feels a little shady. Just something to think about if you do decide to check this place out.

I don't love seafood & I never eat crab because I don't like the sweet meat. However, upon a recommendation of a few relatives, I had the crab cake platter. I enjoyed the flavor & texture very much & I ate the whole thing! There was a tiny piece or 2 of shell, but I honestly didn't mind it because it was so good. The fries & green beans were good as well. Though I would have preferred not to have any stems still be on the beans, they were fresh & nicely prepared. Thank you for a wonderful meal & experience.

Amazing ambiance and service!!! Live music and food/drinks were spectacular! We had the best girl's night out and high recommend!

Oysters were really good! Especially the ones from Maine! Server was funny- love the ambiance.

The best thing about this place was the service. Lots of smiling staff. Our waiter, Luca was so attentive and checked in on us a lot. The ambiance is noisy but that's what you can expect at a place like this. The music isn't too loud. I didn't have to yell over anyone to make conversation. We went for the happy hour and so glad we did. Raw oysters are $1 each for happy hour which was a steal in my opinion! I've been seeing tiktoks of other people eating raw oysters so yeah, I've been craving it for WEEKS!! They weren't too salty. Would definitely come back here for happy hour again.

The Happy hour is amazing! The Oysters are by far my favorite, would recommend this place to anyone if you want oysters for a good price! Service is amazing as well, servers are kind and you are quickly seated and place is very beautiful and has such a nice atmosphere as well as great music.

Stopped in for a late lunch and was quickly seated. Took a while to get waited on but one we were the server was pleasant. The inside is very dark which makes it difficult to read the menu but it was clean and with an oyster bar feel. My wife loved the cream of crab soup. I had the crab cake with fries and cole slaw. The was broiled perfectly and filler wasn't overly present. Overall a great tasting crab cake. We'll definitely try if we are back in the area.

Always great food and customer service. The meals are always delicious & all the staff is friendly & helpful.

Stopped in with friends for dinner and a cocktail. Cool atmosphere with plenty of televisions to watch the college football game. Baked oysters were amazing. Wedge salad with chicken was very good. Service was very good as well. Too cold to sit outside but the area looked inviting if it had been summer time. My only complaint is the menu spelled "Brussels sprouts" incorrectly. I would think a dining establishment would get this right.

On May 23rd I attended for Happy hour and ordered two drinks. A margarita, a mule and grillee oysters. The oysters unfortunately were not tasty and the drinks did not meet expectation and previous visits. In addition, I recommended this spot and my +1 did not experience a good time.

Stopped by for a quick drink and app. As the weather warms they will take down the tent and sides. Great open air spot. They have a nice oyster selection. They have their own brand. I want to say the Avery's . We had a dozen raw, crab dip and a drink. Service was quick and friendly. Nice put stop on a day of errands.

I was in the area taking care of some business and Yelp recommend it check it out. So, why not? It's really really cool in here. The outside seating area is where you wanna be. It's an awesome space to watch the games, vibe & chat, or chill with the kiddies. It was very family-friendly here. I love high seating and umbrella tables. Nice lil stage where they have live music every Tues, Thursday, Fri, & Sat. Before ordering food, I started with two bottles of Sea Glass white wine which I enjoyed. The oysters .... Tasty, but super small. I had to order 3 rounds of Chargrilled Chesapeake oysters to get a grasp of what I was dealing with. Good taste tho. 7/10. I also ordered the seafood pizza ( trying something new) & I was surprised it was that good. 9/10. Detroit-style pizza with tons of crab meat & enough shrimp & scallops. They didn't hold back. You won't be mad. Finished my meal with some Rope Grown mussels. 7/10. Very nice place. I'll be coming back, esp during football season. They have sushi on certain days and they have daily and weekly specials, so check the website before going. A huge parking lot outside so that is not a problem. Hope you enjoy it. #TeamDiesel #TeamDiesel4Evaaaa

Ryleigh's has good seafood; love the calamari - crispy and seasoned well. Service is always good too! It can get pretty busy in there, especially the weekends. Nice outdoor space with a bar too. Get the sagamore crush - a nice spin on the classic orange crush!

Our waiter, Caden was great! Loved him. The food was excellent and came out quickly. But here's why we won't return. It is Extremely loud. Extremely. The 4 of us could barely talk to each other without yelling. And our Apple watches kept sending us decibel warnings. That along with the 3.5% "e-commerce fee" definitely turned us off. Just raise everything $1 and stop that. That is the cost of you doing business. This isn't the 1950s. We're not going back to a totally cash society.

Solid for what it is - a brew-pub that has oysters and other brew-pub menu type items. Hellishly busy on Friday happy hour and you may not get waited on. Even after being seated. Ask me how I know! Good oyster specials, really nice tap selection, and decent wine for the wine drinkers in the crowd. Nice festive environment. Really was tempted to give it 4 stars, but one really awful experience skews you. I still go back. Read that as you will!

Had 30 PEI oysters between my wife and me. Very small but excellent oysters. Expensive! Service was hurried and rattled. My oyster stew came before I finished the oysters . . . so, I sent it back. When I did receive my soup, my wife's "bowl" didn't arrive. Server said it was overlooked (???) . . . order lost. By the time it came, I had finished my stew. Very rich, flavorful but with almost no oysters, maybe three. When we finished our supper (52nd anniversary dinner), I handed a gift certificate for $150 from my daughter. They said they couldn't find it in the system and therefore, it was not usable. Four times I asked the server to find a manager and each time he came back saying that she was "busy". Ruined our evening!!!!! We left before I could blow-up . . . my wife wanted me to leave. So, we did. Irritating, frustrating and miserable end to our " celebration. I will find an alternative to Ryleigh's Oyster in the future. Cost for this "event" . . . $199 plus tip.

We attended a baby shower here in a private room in the back. It was a nice space with ample seating and space to mingle. The staff did an excellent job keeping drinks refreshed and things stocked. The food was perfect for a light lunch. We had chicken sliders, turkey sliders, shrimp tacos, Caesar salad, pasta salad, and crab dip, along with a limited bar menu. I would recommend Ryleighs if you are considering hosting a private event. Ambiance: 3/5 Service: 4.5/5 Food: 4/5 Value: can not comment because it was an event

Enjoyed a nice business brunch on the patio on a Sunday afternoon. The huevos rancheros were interesting. Typical eggs and beans, but instead of tortillas, Ryleigh's puts a pretty display of pita chips around the plate. I like it. Great service by Kim. She's a staple here at Ryleigh's and she's always professional, friendly and efficient.

Try the sushi and sit at the outside bar. Those two guy's will put a smile on your face and just make you have a fun time! Great drinks and great food!

Food and oysters were good, however their website is misleading. The dollar oysters are only for the 5 high tops in the bar. They also charged me for making my reservation online!

As someone with many years in hospitality, I know how servers feel when they get a reserved table full of women (sorry my fellow sisters but within the industry we are known as the worst tippers). . . Tonight 9 women took up a major portion of Noah's station . . . he was AWESOME! Always accommodating, always polite AND most importantly to this Irisher maintained his wonderful sense of humor! Don't know what his plans are for the future BUT whatever he is, I wish him the very best!

****Update**** My favorite place has redeemed themselves!! Service was amazing as always and they have a wonderful and kindhearted manager. Normally, this place is amazing but tonight I had the worst experience. My party was seated soon as we walked in but a waiter never came to our table. We waited 15 minutes and no one never came. Many waitresses and staff walked by and looked at us but they never stopped to help us. Needless to say we walked out

If you love oysters you must visit. They use to host an oyster festival and oyster and champagne ball in Baltimore before they closed the federal hill location. My cocktails were good, they will definitely sneak up on you. Oysters big, flavorful ,meaty and not to salty. The hushpuppies were beer battered and fried. It was ok not great not bad either. I would order again however there are other items I wish to try. Next time I will have either oyster stew or cream of crab with the oysters. Beware if you have a large party pay with cash. I asked and was told the owner charges a 3.5 %fee. It says E hospitality but it really is to use a credit card, so that is the fee to use a credit card. So that does not go to any of the staff

I returned and the food an service were excellent! Their fries with cream of crab were delicious, their Ichiro's triple roll was delightful, and their apple strudel was tasty. It was fun for a Friday night and had a good live band which made it loud in the bar area but we sat in a more far away area which was the perfect spot. Our server was excellent (didn't catch his name)

I love this place so much I named my daughter after this place I love everything about Ryleigh's the food is fresh I love oysters and they serve them up so great everytime the atmosphere is clean ,intimate and fun service is awesome I must say for me to be a oyster lover I'm never disappointed this is a go to for life place for me

We had a nice dinner at Ryleighs, first time there. The beer selection was good and they were willing to let us taste some before choosing. The oysters were fabulous, probably the best part of the meal. My only complaint is that they only came with cocktail sauce. No remoulade, no horseradish. They seemed under staffed and it took a very long time for someone to come take our food order but our waitress was very pleasant and helpful. The lobster roll was very good but small. More like an appetizer than an entree. The poke bowl had a very nice flavor but was also quite small. The burgers and salads were pretty good too. All in all it was a nice meal, not quite 5 stars but pretty good.

Really nice place. The food was excellent. Unfortunately we were in a hurry so couldn't order the steamed oysters which I was anxious to try! Now I have a reason to go back

First time having a crab cake since I moved to MD and WOW. It was incredible. Also got fried oysters, calamari, and salmon. I really enjoyed coming here, can be more casual or upscale, depends on how you're feeling!

We really enjoyed our meal here tonight. The place is huge and has a good vibe with a very nice bar. We enjoyed watching the fresh oysters being shucked. They had lots of beers on tap. Hubbie enjoyed a mango wheat ale and I had a glass of Cava. We started with a half dozen Blue Point oysters. Hubbie declared them delicious. We also had Brussel sprouts which I would probably not order again as they were fried. For entrees we had the lobster roll and crab cake platter. Both were outstanding. Service was prompt but not overly friendly, We'll be back again soon!

We went to Ryleighs for a happy hour drink after a round of bowling at nearby Bowlero. Wow do they have a great happy hour on Mondays! They have all day HH (day and night) on Mondays where you can order their full HH menu at any time. They had some great nibbles and drinks were a bargain. We settled on a 6$ draught beer and a Moscow mule along with a dozen freshly shucked oysters for only $1 each! I loved the presentation of the fresh oysters- just shucked, on ice, with fresh lemon, cocktail and hot sauce in the middle. Wow were they good. You could absolutely tell they were fresh. They do have a small oyster bar that has some seats in order to watch but we chose the main bar. The service was personable and quick on the drink refills. We perused the full menu as well while we were waiting for our oysters and we definitely agreed we'd love to come back to try the entrees. Highly recommend!

I have ate there several times . The raw oysters are great. Also a great price. The staff is really helpful. The atmosphere is also good.

Food is very good. Service is also good. Happy hour not available on holidays which is not posted on the website or the menu or in the restaurant itself. We asked to see the manager about this lack of posting and he would not speak to us but sent but sent the server back to tell us "No."

Ryleigh's has always been a staple place for happy hour, oysters, drinks, music, and good vibes. The happy hour deals are pretty good and the food offerings rotate every now and then however the buck a shuck oysters are always a go-to. The oysters are fresh, decently sized, and comes with a delicious whiskey mignonette sauce upon request! I frequently get the lobster roll because it is affordable and comes packed with lobster. Fries are crispy and fresh. This was my first time getting the charbroiled oysters from the HH menu and they were so good we ordered them again right after finishing the plate. They were huge and full of flavor, almost tasted like a cheeseburger! This location is always busy but the service remains consistent and always nice. Highly recommend if you are a seafood lover, enjoy live music, and a great outdoor area.

Diverse food and drink menu with many options. Excellent oysters , crab cake, salads etc . Service is solid and nice upbeat vibe .

Fully recommend if you want some great seafood. I did a Thursday night for a quick drink. They had a dollar oysters specials. Which was a local oyster Avery pearls. Great oyster comparable to a shigoku, so I was satisfied all around. Also had the peel and eat shrimp, which were jumbo in size with old bay flavors. Finish with a cup of cream of crab soup which I would highly recommend. Service was great no complaints.

The oysters were great and I really enjoyed the fried fish sandwich! My fiance got the lobster roll and also really enjoyed it. The fries are also very good. Would come again!

We stopped in today after a day of sightseeing. My nieces first time trying a lobster roll and she is ready to go back. The crab cake was amazing! The oysters were generous. The service was excellent especially since the bartender was a little busy. We are planning one more visit before we fly back to Hawaii in a couple weeks

Avery pearl oysters ($1 ea, happy hour): LOVE these! I was told they're from Virginia. They taste a lot like South Carolina oysters, briny and gamey and delicious without any sauces, sucked up along with the pool of their own juiciness. 5/5 Charred steak ($10, happy hour): steak was fine, little dry but I kind of expect that with a charred steak. Fingerling potatoes were nice and crispy around the edges. The sauce, tho...way too SALTY. Suggest getting the sauce on the side. 4/5 Waitress/bartender seemed pretty scattered, but well-intentioned and friendly. Def recommend for happy hour!

This place has very good food, a great vibe, and phenomenal service, especially at the outside bar.

Great drinks and great service. Only issue was the crab drip... mostly cheese and little to no crab meat. Orange crash is a must! Ask for light ice when ordering it.

good food, service not great (this time) -weird service fees put on every check ! even if cash is used.

I went to celebrate my friend's B-Day on a Monday in July 2024. It wasn't crowded at 7pm, We had a table reserved for 9ppl in Courtyard. Great ambiance. Our server was good, very friendly and on point. The only thing is that she never came back after the food runners dropped our food to ask how everything was. I ordered the grilled seafood salad. When it came out, it was not at all what I had anticipated. It had 3 medium sized shrimp, I had to search for the scallops, and I couldn't find the crabmeat. As if the crab had tip toed its way through the salad. The dressing was not up to par either. I come from a long past and present career in restaurants & hospitality, so I have higher expectations. The server never asked how everything was. By the time she got back to the table, everyone else had cleaned their plates. Indication of their food being great! Not mine. Ryleigh's needs to step up their Grilled Seafood Salad game, or take it off the menu. I've ordered those types of salads in many other restaurants, and had never been disappointed until this one.

Have driven by here for years, but decided to try it with some friends. From the outside it looks like an office complex and the parking lot is dark. However inside was a pleasant treat. Loved the bar/table/seafood counter mix. I am sure during the summer with the garage doors open, it has a wonderful atmosphere. We had a calamari appetizer that was good, but kind of small for four people. Nobody was in the mood for oysters, so we had a mix of fish tacos and fish and chips. Tacos were well liked and the perfect size for those that ordered. Not too big and not fishy. The fish and chips were big and tasty! Would definitely recommend, especially in great weather and the outside open

Ambiance- 8/10 great outdoor space with a tv. The inside is well decorated; however the spacing of the furniture felt a little jammed. Food: 7/10-we ordered the charred grilled oysters, brussel sprouts, old bay wings, and wedge salad. The brussel sprouts and oysters were amazing, the wings got the job done; however, the salad was disappointing. The salad consisted of half of a head of lettuce, a table spoon of bacon, 5 cherry tomatoes, 1/3 cup of crispy onion strip, and two tbl spoons of blue cheese dressing- there was no crumbled blue cheese. All you could really taste from the salad was the water from the lettuce. There was so much lettuce and so little of everything else. Service- Natalie A, our waitress was very friendly and polite. The total check was about $56.00. Despite Overall I'd give this restaurant an 8.5/10. I'd definitely check it out again.

Stopped here during Happy Hour where they offer great specials including freshly shucked oyster at $1 apiece. Had a dozen and they were terrific. To be fair, they were on the small side, but i've always liked the smaller meats - I think they're more tender and sweet. Served with cocktail sauce topped with horseradish. Delivered crackers when I requested. Also had the calamari which was tender and perfect with a perfectly spiced aioli. My wife had the roasted brussel sprout app and loved them. She also had the California roll sushi. She liked them, but felt the rice was a tiny bit too wet. (They have a sushi chef on limited hours - check online.) Great draft beer selection (but too many IPA's like most bars today). Good wines. Very pleasant atmosphere. Great attentive, friendly service. Can't wait to go back.

The crab dip was very salty and lacked crab. I was looking for the crab. The fried oysters had no taste and was sitting on grease. When I complained to the manager she was like well we never got complaints about the crab dip maybe it your taste buds. What the fuss. Her only solution was to take only $2 off my check for two orders of their oysters platter and to cook me two more oysters. No ma'am. So spent $100 on food that was horrible. Will never eat there again. I will always give a place a try and that I did at Raleigh's Oyster but never again and will not recommend this restaurant.

Great service and great food and oysters. Music can get a little too loud sometimes. But the food is worth it.

Oysters! My favorite thing to eat (second to blue crabs). I used to frequent this restaurant when they were in Mt. Vernon but this was the Timonium location. Just off Padonia Rd I‐83 it was easy to find and there was plenty of free parking on a huge lot. Highlights: Oysters were outstanding! Favorite was Salt Ponds. Salty just like you would image and they were meaty. Just amazing. Had about a dozen and a half of those. Norumbegas were also pretty good. Not as salty as the ponds but they were meaty ate 6 of these. Local oyster wasn't bad either Avery Pearls. These were meaty and had a good taste to them. Favorite remains Salty Ponds. Grilled Old Bay Corn with feta cheese and old bay was addicting. It was sweet and spicy and the cheese was the cherry oh top. YUM! I also had the grilled Oysters and they were pretty tasty. If you prefer them cooked this is a good choice. Service: Our waiter was sweet and he told us he was new but he did an excellent job. Shout out to Rowen! Awesome service. Hostesses...well we need a little coaching here. When you come in the restaurant from the rear parking lot there is a sign that says go to the hostess booth but it doesn't tell you where that is. We walked through the restaurant indoor bar area and then we went outside and were so confused. There is no sign for the hostess booth, just a wooden podium on the deck. There was no one there. We were waiting for about 6 minutes and I went inside and asked a girl who worked there if she knew where the hostess was. Her response was, "Give her a minute sweetie." Very insulting. We went back to the wooden podium and waited for about another 10 minutes. Awful. At least our service from Rowen made up for it! He was a new waiter that went above and beyond so I feel like we got lucky on service but I saw people trying to track down other waiters so I don't think service is that great. Atmosphere is cool and laid back. I loved the decor as it followed the oceanic and nautical theme thoroughly. There are cool quotes and wall art and nets hanging. Very cool decor. Overall, I do recommend for the Oysters. They were delicious and fresh!

I'm torn here for a few reasons... Wait: None we had a reservation for 7:30. Service: The hostess was terrible. We had a reservation. When we first walked in I asked her if there was any possibility that we could move outside as it was FREEZING and very dark inside. Her reply, "ehhh no" and she walked away... At that moment everyone in our party knew we would absolutely be sitting outside. If there's one thing I can't stand it is bad service. Our server was a sweetheart, there were only 5 of us but we did what we could to make her life easier. As soon as she saw a table open up she requested that it be cleaned and moved us out. We enjoyed having her and I wish I could remember her name. We made sure she received quite the tip which I hope she didn't have to share with that horrible hostess. Food: The food was okay. Like maybe I'd go for oysters and cute pictures again but quite frankly I was disappointed. My husband made this reservation for my birthday dinner as I had been mentioning for weeks trying them out. However, I strongly disliked the service and his opinion as soon as we got back in the car, "That place is completely forgettable". We all had a good time only because we were together. I hate saying this but... I would probably suggest another well known oyster spot instead. Atmosphere: Normally I post fun pictures that were taken at a location as well but not for this. Inside is super dark and cold right now. Outside is definitely the place to be. If you're like me and hate the "cant let go of frat life"/bar scene then go after 7pm when it starts to calm down.

I've been here before and I can't complain too much about the service because our waitress was very nice but there were a few hiccups during our brunch experience. The food came out slow and some were missing the most important component. The crab hash had barely any crab, the manager did bring some crabmeat out after we pointed out the lack of. Overall it was okay and I would come back again.

Oyster stew was full of onions and shells. Only 2 oysters. Wedge salad was limp and skimpy He brought our soup salad and dinner at the same time Very hard to get a drink refill Asked for cocktail sauce but it never came. Manager never came out to see why we returned the oyster stew. The pork chop had a nice presentation Scallops were cooked just right.