Home to “Maryland’s Best Lobster Roll” and the largest selection of freshly shucked oysters in the area, The Walrus Oyster & Ale House has become a go-to destination for locals and out-of-town visitors alike. Our all-scratch and locally sourced food menu draws its inspiration from the surrounding Chesapeake Bay area.

The bar features a unique scratch cocktail program using small batch, artisanal spirits, freshly squeezed juices and homemade seasonal syrups. Like its namesake, The Walrus beverage program is big and bold serving over-the-top frozen drinks and punch bowls that have become crowd favorites.

The design provides an industrial homage to the Chesapeake Bay oyster industry of the late 1800’s. Bright and airy with high ceilings, the 7,000 sq. ft. restaurant boasts an open floor plan with hand-crafted herringbone wood, custom metal work, a zinc shucking bar and garage doors that spill out on to a spacious patio that overlooks the Potomac River and Old Town Alexandria. With a capacity of up to 300 guests, our restaurant creates massive curb appeal to the visitors of the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center and MGM National Harbor.