King Street Oyster Bar

Got very sick after eating here. Hostess was not friendly. Not worth the high prices.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 2

Food, was mediocore at best, either bland or improperly seasoned and cooked along with the service which was rather poor. The hostess actually eye rolled us when we asked to sit outside even though there were an abundance of tables, once seated thats basically what we did, sat. No water, no silverware, no menus. After waiting and asking several times we actually got the menus and after another long delay we got the food which was on par with a low end highway foodstop.as Generally everything is pretty substandard, if there is nothing else it’s probably fine, but not worth planning to go.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 1

Very slow service at bar .We ordered flavored margaritas consistently is totally wrong too sweet , besides bartender never approached and asked how was the drink

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 2

Great food and atmosphere. Waitress was great. I had to ask 4 different people for a high chair, which was fine because I didn't need it quite yet. I was hoping they would knock my mocktail off for my birthday, but they didn't. Guess I should have asked! Loved Emma G, the live music, and so did my son and the other families!

Kid-friendliness: They have high chairs, kids menu, and sometimes(?) live music outside in a low traffic neighborhood outside of Wegmans. Kids were dancing and having fun.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Ksob Oysters Rockefeller

Samantha at King Street Oyster Bar consistently provides exceptional service, demonstrating a deep knowledge of the menu, including allergy-friendly options. The establishment itself is a standout, offering a thoughtfully curated menu paired with a team that goes above and beyond to enhance the dining experience. If you find yourself near Cathedral Heights and are in search of a top-tier culinary spot with outstanding food and even better service, King Street Oyster Bar is a must-visit. As an industry veteran, Samantha has cultivated an exclusive and elite following in the area, further elevating the reputation of the dining experience

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great food and awesome staff who are attentive and always in a great mood! The crab cake sliders are amazing and they have a wide selection of oysters

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Lobster Roll, Ksob Oysters on the Half Shell, HH Salmon blt Sliders

For the type of restaurant it is, it's fairly solid. Happy hour is good. Lots of good regular choices on the menu. We live in the neighborhood, so we can just walk over. However, we still find it hit or miss. Tonight, for example, one of us had the lobster salad, which was market price, so when one of the managers came over with our drinks, we asked the cost ($30) and what lobster parts (is it a tail, claws?). She said all of the parts. Great! Well, it was just claws, no tail. Then we saw someone get the fried soft shell crab, so we asked where that was on the menu. She said it was the special. We probably would have ordered that, but our server didn't tell us there were specials when she quickly took our order in a curt manner. So, now we most likely will just come sit at the bar during happy hour, which seems to be the best bet. But don't order the martini. It's $16 and comes in a small coupe glass :)

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 3

We love KSOB in Middleburg and NoMa. But this one needs help. Food was super greasy and bland in comparison to the other aforementioned locations and our server was TERRIBLE. He was innatentive, slow, and hard to get his attention. He was nice, but he sucked as a server.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 2

Service: 1

Recommended dishes: Ksob Oysters on the Half Shell, HH Salmon blt Sliders

Seafood was not fresh. Hot dishes came out cold too. Desert came with 2 spoons when there was 4 people. Ambience is nice though. Will not be coming back.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 1

Service: 3

Went to King Street Oyster for my birthday and l must say l was very impressed at the attention we received. Especially from our server Chris. He made it a memorable birthday and provided exceptional service. Thanks Chris and staff. Will definitely come back and tell my friends.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Hands down Cristian is a great server, and the food is amazing! Highly recommended. Love it

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

KSOB in city ridge was amazing! The food was excellent (I had the salmon BLT) the drinks were tasty and strong (yes to the espresso martini)! Our server, Collins, did a great job suggesting top meals and beverages. He was attentive and kind and extremely accommodating! Cute asthetic! Highly recommend this location.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The service at this location STANDS OUT! Our server Collin went through every section of the menu giving us incredible recommendations. I had the seafood pasta per his suggestion and it was a 10/10. We were celebrating a friend’s birthday and he made it special! Give this guy a promotion. Thank you Collin!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Collin’s was an excellent server. Broke down the whole menu, was super nice, and gave my friends and a great experience. It was my birthday so I really appreciated the hospitality. Good was amazing and I’m definitely coming back for happy hour!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Visited on Friday 07/26, service was extremely slow, out of a 2 hour visit our waiter only came over about 4 times total, if that. Also as we we’re leaving the restaurant we noticed a couple allowing their dog to drink out of one the restaurants glasses and of course nothing was said. That alone was very unsanitary and I won’t be returning after witnessing that. However I will highly recommend the Potomac location and DC as well !

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 1