A local family-style restaurant that has been a long-time staple in this part of Ellicott City. Tucked toward the back off Old Annapolis Rd., it sits in a standalone building with parking both in the front and along the side. Service was prompt and friendly. I was dining with two companions who opted for lighter fare. Their salads were fresh with dressings that tasted house-made. My Roasted Beet Salad was particularly good -- generous portions of red and golden beets over arugula with goat cheese and butternut squash, finished with a mustard-poppy seed vinaigrette that nicely tied the flavors together. Both the Baby Seasonal Salad and Baby Salmon Salad were well received with no complaints from the table. We shared a large portion of Apple Crisp topped with vanilla ice cream, which made a perfect ending to lunch. The menu leans toward familiar stand-by favorites, which likely explains why this restaurant continues to draw loyal customers. On this cold day the enclosed dining room was comfortably warm, and there is also an outdoor patio that should be enjoyable once the weather turns. read more

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I have been to Leelynns many times. I live in the neighborhood and if you live in Dorsey, it is a staple. The outdoor seating is great in the warmer season and the food is good. They also have a great happy hour. This time I ordered take out with my family. Most of us get the large quesadilla appetizer as our meal. I promise you, it is the best quesadilla around. So many fresh good ingredients, the sauce is good, and it's not greasy or over cheesed. Tonight I changed it up and got the powerhouse sandwich, but asked for it to be a wrap. It was delicious! Dine in, take out, either way it's good. Also check out the deals online. They usually have deals throughout the week. read more

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Our waitress was great - offered suggestions, tried to make a bad entree better, and checked in the appropriate amount of times. The food was disappointing. It was recommended that we try the mix of the Maryland crab and cream of crab soup -- served tepid/slightly warm in the middle. My sister said her crab cake was flavorless. I had a salad, which was pretty hard to mess up. The other diner in our party had a sandwich that she enjoyed. We all agreed that we wouldn't return. read more

Overall: lots of cute indoor and outdoor seating, not the most interesting menu, but no complaints with how the food turned out, kind and attentive service This place exceeded my expectations. It's a pretty typical American restaurant but the outdoor seating is really beautiful and that really adds to the ambiance. We love that they have Taharka Brothers ice cream. The sweet potato fries were very sweet and covered in sugar which I wasn't into. The regular fries were good. I enjoyed the sides on my pork chop, but the pork was pretty tough. The serving sizes were large. read more

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Loved the concept. Eating outside was great, til it downpours. Loved the people. Food was not my favorite. Had the meatloaf and didn't like it. The chorizo with corn beef and ground beef, gravy and cheese didn't jive with me. Most stayed on the plate and made its way back inside. That is the downfall of trying new things. Dwayne was a great server. Amicable. Funny. Accommodating. Oliver was a nice host. The rain, oh the rain, enabled us to see the inside a bit closer as we found a table in the bar area to finish up the birthday ice cream and heath bar bread pudding! Birthday girl Amy had a Seasonal salad with cranberry, walnuts and feta with grilled chicken. Thanks LeeLynn's for all that you do! read more

Leelynn's - Meatloaf was a bit too heavy for me. - Lounges Near Me - Ellicott City, Maryland

The menu is limited and that's a good thing. They well known for many items. My order of crab cakes were so tasty. It was full of lump crab meat and minimal filling. My husband ate the ribs and he said that they were also delicious. The service was friendly and customers were treated as family. We ate outside with the warmth of September fall days. The ambiance was also warm, floral, and comfortable. Playing trivial pursuit was fun too, once we remembered the rules. read more

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I loved my honey old bay wings. Probably one of the best Ive had and perfectly cooked! I didnt understand the celery and spring mix, but thats just a personal preference. The star of the show (though the wings were literally amazing!!!!!) Was Georgia. She gave us the right amount of service. Not pushy but checked in on us periodically. Loved her kindness! Would go back again! I read more

Leelynn's - Hone Wings 1 lb. Honey Old Bay - Lounges Near Me - Ellicott City, Maryland

This was my first time here & I was pleasantly surprised. The staff were friendly & very attentive. The decor was ok the restaurant was clean. We both had the burger it was amazing had great flavor and it was huge We both could only eat half of our burgers. I will definitely come back. read more

I absolutely loveeeee this GEM I found on tiktok. I am SO picky about my crab meat / crab cakes and this place knocked it out the ball park- jumbo lump crab 7oz crab cake??? Falling off the BONE ribs!!!! I didn't take pictures because everything was to good lol. Pls go and tip your server bartenders read more

I'm being forced to go to Lee Lynn's by our birthday group, birthday guy's wife insisted. Every time there I have been very disappointed and would put it as the last place to go on my list. Last time there about a year ago it was terrible. Crab cake was full of filler and the cost was fluffed up too, fries were cold and wife's meal was inedible. She ordered a salad and it was not good. So to appease our friends that love the place we'll go again. Prices are appropriate for an upscale restaurant which Lee Lynns is far from. I have never been impressed but am hopeful that the quality of the food is better. read more

Came here on a Fri.Evening. I came once and sat at the bar. This time I got the dining experience. Its was almost a full house, we were seated quickly. The server was very nice and friendly and hooked us up with a better table than what the host placed us at. I feel like the menu was limited like almost what you would find at other local similar restaurants. The presentation and food was overall good. I feel like the Crab dip only had real crab on top and fake crab meat was mixed underneath. I could be wrong. However it was still good. I had the Mudpie for dessert. It was so good forgot to take a photo. read more

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FOOD: The fish tacos come with a jicama slaw and a chimichurri sauce. Thea tacos are filled with the perfect amount of fish. Those house chips are addicting! Light, crispy with herbs and parmishan that gives the right hint a saltiness. I love the happy hour specials which are available Monday through Friday. The calamari and potato crisps were cooked perfectly, and my group ate them before I could take a picture. *side note: the crab cakes here are famous, I saw one delivered to the table next to me and I'm ordering it next time. Although I loved my food my margarita was a little disappointing. Stick to the orange crush, it's made with fresh orange juice. Service: Overall, this is a popular community restaurant. I recommend this spot for family gatherings. The servers here are friendly and polite. It's my first time dinning here but I feel the same warmth I feel at home. Ambiance: The outdoor dinning areas are the place to be in 75 degree day. Even on hot days there is plenty of natural shade outside to keep dinners cool. read more

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My first time at Leelynn's Dining Room and Lounge. We didn't have reservations but were seated right away. They have an outdoor dining area and indoor too with a bar area. Our server was Stacey and she was very friendly and helped me with my wine selection. I ordered a shrimp platter, my significant other ordered the burger and our fiend ordered the shrimp salad on a wrap. I didn't get a picture of my shrimp salad but it was beautifully plated and the shrimp salad was a generous portion. It was really good and I enjoyed each bite. I had some of my significant other's homemade potato chips and they were delicious as well. I will definitely go back and try some of the other entrees. read more

A great place for freshly prepared food with seasonal options and a great drink menu, and with friendly, efficient service. it's always a good gathering place with friends--especially when the weather is good for outdoor dining. Staff was especially helpful on a recent visit. They went over and above to help me with a disabled friend I brought for lunch. read more

Leelynn's was such a pretty venue with great food - perfect for family or friend gatherings. I was surprised that I hadn't tried it earlier, but it is a bit tucked away in Ellicott City. APPETIZERS: Chickpea tahini hummus (happy hour menu) was so delicious. Definitely recommend, great for sharing. Calamari was tasty as well. MAINS: Twin chicken breast was good, scallop and bacon flatbread was a little underwhelming. BBQ ribs dish was very big. I didn't find a ton of options I liked on the entree menu, but they have a ton of sandwich and salad options if you're into that. DESSERT: I saw good things about the house-made apple crisp on Yelp, and it didn't disappoint - it was the perfect blend of cool ice cream with warm, nutty crisp. The raspberry tiramisu/tres leches cake (special) was also yummy. A lot of their desserts looked good - I'll definitely be back to try more. AMBIANCE: The environment is super pretty - inside has a homey, comfy feel, and there's plenty of nice outdoor seating. Definitely a good place for celebrations/get-togethers. read more

Leelynn's - Scallop and Bacon Flatbread - Lounges Near Me - Ellicott City, Maryland

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Great food, but they need more staff, our waiter's was spilt between us and 4 or 5 other tables.

Just got done having dinner here and the service was awful. It took a long time to get our drinks and to get our food ordered. We did not see our waitress very often. The tables that ordered after us received their food first even though there were only two of us. When our food came out, it was lukewarm. Our waitress never asked how the food was because I think she knew. read more

We love LeeLynn's. The food is always fresh, the beer selection is great and the staff are friendly and attentive but not cloying. We go there for special occasions and just because we want to. And they welcome our dog on the patio! read more

Leelynn's is the place when in Ellicott City. Their burgers are only second to their service. Waverly, our server, was fantastic. He paid enough attention but not to much. Very kind and attentive to every need. Absolutely a neighborhood place. read more

You must go and enjoy food there! It was a bit difficult for finding the restaurant! We passed through and went back, then found it was behind a liquor store. The restaurant was divided into three or four sections. Two were indoor and two were outdoor. Very fun decorations on walls and backyard looked comfortable and nice. We had lunch and the crab meat (MP $35) was so awesome which my husband loved it. Mine was steak salad, I got many kinds of veggies in it and was tasty too. For coffee, I was a bit surprised that they Don't Do any FUNCY ones, only traditional American coffee but I had a decaf one. Maybe it is great to keep all things in a simple way. Our server was very nice! She is patient and cared about our food and drinks. We liked their uniforms by the way. It was such a hidden great place to go! In fact, so many people there during lunch time. Highly recommended!! read more

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1 and done! Crab dip burnt on the bottom cheddar cheese hardened on top . Burger came with tomato ends and never got the mayonnaise's I asked for . Charge 75 cents to add onions to a salad . Not worth the trip read more

Leelynn's - Slices of tomato - Lounges Near Me - Ellicott City, Maryland

We had not been to Leelynn's in years and I don't know why! Service-We sat at the bar. The Bar Team was friendly, helpful and responsive. We asked for some help with the menu and settled on the chicken panini/sandwich from the specials. It was perfectly prepared. (Sometimes chicken breast can by too dry, not this one) plenty of flavor accompanied by a heaping pile of tasty chips. Good selection of beers on tap and bottles. Wife enjoyed a Crush(s) that they offer in a few flavors. I almost forgot about the remarkable dessert, Taharka Brothers Ice Cream-Pie from the specials menu will make you want to lick the plate. They also have different rooms an"d patios. The night we were there it was too hot for us to enjoy the great outdoor areas. We will definitely return as it is superior to our local options. read more

Best restaurant ever! Used to live in Maryland always went here. The crab dip is legendary!

I go to leelynnns all the time and it's always good. i love to sit outside the ambiance is lovely. service fast. food even better. have yet to try something i didn't like there. read more

Consistently good food every time we eat here! Great service and atmosphere made it a nice place to stop on a busy Saturday.

Lee Lynn's is a wonderful hideaway. The food is delicious with wonderful customer service. The patio is peaceful. read more

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Food was delicious. Our servers Q and Becky were delightful and always ready to enrich the service

Rough coming in on a Thursday night. The parking lot was pretty packed when I arrived so though it must have been good food. The lot is very small but there is a medical building right next door with ample parking in the evening when it's closed. It looks like a old house from the outside. They have a nice looking patio that would be great for outside dinning when the weather improves. It was a little hectic when I checked in with the hostess. Big red flag but she said there was only a short wait so I decided to stick around. After she checked and found a open table I was seated. There was a couple next to me that asked the hostess where the wait was was and she told them she would check. After they waited for a few more minutes they decided to leave. I remained hopeful and didn't know how long they had waited. After waiting for 16 min after never seeing a waitress I decided to cut my losses and go elsewhere. Looks like senior citizens love this place because there were a lot of the silver foxes dinning pit. They much have. Been taken advantage of the happy hour special. 1/2 off certain appetizers and house wines. It runs from 3-6. I will still try to come back because of he food other guests had was looking pretty good. I just have to pick a night when it's not so busy. read more

Had a decent lunch here with my friend, the birthday girl. Although I wrote the restaurant when I did an online reservation, and I told the server, nothing was done to celebrate her. read more

Love their outdoor seating and dining! They have a very pretty patio area. Their menu looks delicious and their cocktails were great! read more

Leelynn's - Lounges Near Me - Ellicott City, Maryland

A hidden gem! Delicious food, very cute spot. Crab dip, quesadilla, steak salad, crab cake, and soups are all top notch, and the mud pie and apple crisp desserts are out of this world! read more

Everything here including the food especially the crab dip was amazing and a great experience overall. read more

Leelynn's - The crab dip here is the best I've ever had. And everything that comes on the side with the crab dip is very filling. Crab Dip - Lounges Near Me - Ellicott City, Maryland

Went with book club to Leelynn's, talk about perfect ambiance!! Beautiful day outside seating, plus indoor with large (LARGE) open windows. Half price drinks and appetizers for happy hour. Hummus app was good and so were old bay wings! Service was spot on! I had a margarita, not the best but not the worst. read more

Omg, Leelyn's burger is a MUST if you come here. My husband said it's the best burger in Columbia and one of the best he's ever had. It's due to a combo of reasons - the bacon, garlic mayo, crispy onion straws, brioche roll, and the juiciness and moistness of the beef. We also got the crab cake which was good as well, but small for $21. They have patio seating which was very popular today and they have a garden with beautiful blooming flowers. I am sure it's beautiful at night with the rope lights. Our server, Karen, was friendly and asked if we needed anything when she delivered our food, but we both agreed that she should have checked on us afterwards. I actually had to flag her down to get our check. My husband thought this would be a great spot for a night out with friends on a fall night. This will be our go to spot for burgers. Can't wait until our next visit. read more

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Perfect spot for members of the neighborhood. Very pleasant atmosphere. Food was ok. Service was a little slow both for drinks and food. We sat at the bar. Bartender was slow but very friendly. read more

Leelynn's - Lounges Near Me - Ellicott City, Maryland

Best crab cakes ever. Best crab cakes ever.Best crab cakes ever.Best crab cakes ever.Best crab cakes ever.Best crab cakes ever.

This order was for take-out: I ordered the Steak Salad and added on a mini crab cake. It normally comes with a balsamic vinaigrette but I chose the poppyseed mustard vinaigrette because I wanted something slightly different since I was also going to eat it with the crab cake too. I absolutely LOVED my salad. It was perfect in every way possible. Thick slices of steak cooked perfectly to the temp I requested with the blue cheese crumbles, crispy onion straws, roasted asparagus and halved cherry tomatoes. Everything was in perfect harmony and the flavors and textures just danced in my mouth. I love salads but it's so hard for me to find one that I really like or that really stands out. THIS one definitely stands out to me. I literally could eat this EVERYDAY! Also ordered the wings seasoned with Old Bay and their cream of crab. The wings were seasoned right but the meat inside was really dry and the cream of crab was a bit heavy on the sherry with not as much crab as I had hoped for. We placed the order online at 5:50pm and arrived around 6:35pm. We got our food around 6:45pm. It was a Saturday night and although it initially said about 20 min when placing the order, the follow up emails said "we received your order, please give us a moment to review and accept." Then I got another email with the confirmation saying that it will take about 5 min to get to the kitchen so I took that as a hint and didn't rush over or expect to get it soon. So yeah, you might have to wait so plan ahead especially if it's a weekend during prime time dinner. Don't forget they still have to cater to their dine-in diners too. Happy eating! read more

Leelynn's - Steak Salad with a mini Crab Cake add-on and Old Bay wings in the back - Lounges Near Me - Ellicott City, Maryland

Ate today ..cream of crab is amazing!! Only one issue is I came to have mix drink and ordered/reminded Eric waiter three times never got it When check came he said never got drink for out of vodka read more

The only reason why I'm giving this a three star review vs two is because of the other FOH staff. The hostesses greeted us warmly and the bussers/food runners were attentive. My friends and I came here for dinner on a Tues night; it was our first time. We were seated right away and our server came over to greet us. They give you complimentary chips with a mayo-based dipping sauce but the chips are oily and mediocre at best. Our server was friendly and polite but she seemed to rush us during our meal. If you notice your table in deep conversation, then you would think to wait until the chatter has ceased before asking if we need a box. My friend told her that we were still working on our meal; we had only ate half of our entrees. I ordered one of the dinner specials: a chicken panini ($13.50) and subbed the chips for veggies. Their only veggie side option was steamed broccoli which was fine. However, I only subbed my side because I was under the impression that this was free of charge: not an additional cost. Our server did not tell us that changing sides would incur additional charges. The entree: chicken breast, spinach, and cheese on a warm toasted bun. I asked for "no tomato". It was as you would expect a grilled chicken sandwich to taste. I was expecting for the bun to have been toasted a bit more (hence the "panini") but it's a personal preference. When it came time to pay for our meals, I noticed that my chicken panini was $17.00 instead of $13.50. That's when the server explained that subbing sides incurred extra charges. She apologized but then proceeded to lie and said that she told my friend this. My friend has no recollection of her statement. Our server also forgot to apply the burger discount to both of my friends' receipts but fixed that immediately. She didn't offer to get the manager for me but I didn't ask either. Suggestion: please clearly state the charges for the entree and subsequent sides on the receipt. I do not plan on coming back. read more

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Service was...average. The servers seemed to be overworked. Fortunately, we weren't in a hurry. I had the shrimp salad sandwich in a wrap. Nothing special; I've had a lot better. This one was sort of watery with not a lot of flavor. It definitely needed some Old Bay. One other thing: This parking lot is too small for this place. I took the last non-handicap spot available, and I saw a couple cars come in right behind me and go out again to find alternate parking (or leave?). Yet, the inside and patio didn't seem crowded at all. read more