One of the very worst restaurant experiences I have ever had Waitress rude and nasty and a manager that seemed clueless as to how to solve it.This waitress was truly one of the worst and rudest I have ever had. Food was very soso and uninspired Will never ever return. read more

Had a great dinner here with my family. Service was quick despite being crowded on a Friday night. Emily our server was awesome and attentive - outstanding customer service! New York melt and steak salad were both on point. Also got the kid's salmon for our daughter - it is almost an adult portion. Give this place a try! read more

If you want to eat food with no flavor. Shop here. I've never ate at a place that didn't make good chicken wings

Awful restaurant. Food is awful and the waitress only bring things for the person who asked. We are group of four and one of our friend asked for more coffee. Then she came back only fill up his cup! My cup was empty. One of friend ordered they beef soup, she didn't like it, and one of friend did not like the crab omelet. The food only had one or two bites, they still charged. Never go back to this restaurant ever again!!! read more

I love the food here. I've always had good service and even have a favorite waitress. My favorite item is the greek salad. Everyone in my family has something they like there so that is helpful. The only bummer is their dinner rush. There is usually a wait. This is one of the rare places though that my husband will actually wait, so he definitely likes it. Whether it's a fish special or just a sandwich, it's all good. The fries are awesome and they even started making their own chips. read more

Alexis B. gave us excellent five star service. The restaurant is always clean and tidy with a great selection and convenient hours. I'm new in town and this is already one of my favorites in Olney beating out a lot of pricier places. read more

Such great food and they always get the orders right. Friendly workers too! It is a go-to for our family, the food is delicious.

That this place was filled on a Sunday night points to the fact that there is little competition in the area. Based on our two dishes, we will not return. The food resembles take-out deli fare, but the prices do not reflect that. When a sandwich is advertised as "grilled chicken," one assumes that the chicken will be grilled, and hot. Not so. The processed, sodium-laden chicken was no doubt straight out of the Sysco plastic bag, served cold. The whole grain bread was cold and flabby, the tomato mushy. The hamburger, which was served on a cold bun, was heresy, left half eaten. (Apparently, one must ask to have the bun toasted. Who knew?) Cole slaw had zero flavor. Do yourself a favor: save your dollars and go to Five Guys on the other side of the road. read more

I have never been disappointed at the Olney Grille. I enjoyed Happy Hour and dinner with a companion this past Saturday night, May 12, 2018. Dan's Crab Bisque is out of this world and the crab cakes were excellent. In addition to the excellent food we had the pleasure of being served by Mima who has been with Olney Grille for twenty-six years and is a great server as well as a wonderful, pleasant person. She is a true asset to this restaurant. I look forward to a return visit. read more

I've been coming here for years, and if you're looking for a half decent meal for a little too high of a price point, you're at the right place. Unlike other restaurants in Olney, Olney Grille hasn't made any moves to improve its menu in the ultra connected reviewer world that we now live in. Fortunately for them, they aren't in an area with much competition in terms of great flavored food. read more

This place is nice, never gotten a bad meal. Great place to bring your parents in. I had their crab cakes and shrimp and scallop scampi pasta, every time, how can you go wrong. Staff is very nice and pleasant. There is plenty of parking. A must if you come to visit the area. They have a full bar wooooo hooooo! read more

Tired menu. No changes in over 20 years. Restaurant has lost its relevancy in the area.

one of the few places you can get a cajun chicken sandwich that isnt spoiled by adding "sauce" or "dressing' or "cheese". Its a good all-around family place with the somethign for everyone. Sometimes there can be a fairly substantial wait for a table. 20 - 30 min read more

I love everything about this place! The food, staff, and ambience make this a wonderful place for my family and I. I have never had a bad experience. read more

Sitting back sucking my teeth with a toothpick held in my cheek..Aah! Getting off work late doesn't leave me with alot of eating options. But we caught Olney Grille a half hour before closing. It's definitely like stepping into a late 70's restaurant; in a good way. Seated right away, ordered within 5 mins, and piping hot order was out 10 mins afterwards. And boy it was good! Goodnight Olney Grille. I'll see another time. read more

I gave this place 5 stars not because it is the best eatery in Montgomery County whether rating for food, atmosphere, service etc....but because it combines all of the above pretty darn well. My wife and i have been going there 2-3 times a month for years now. Even when we don't get seated right away, the wait in the bar is short and the bar area itself is pleasant. Although i would prefer a bar that isn't in the restaurant seating area, which this is. The food is very good to excellent without any of the pretensions or prices of higher end places. There is a good selection of appetizers, seafood (their fish esp), sandwiches, steaks and salads. The clientele ranges from old timers to families with kids. It is not a place for 20 somethings to hang out and meet similar types. In fact, the customers pretty much reflect Olney itself - some retirees, some families, and a mix of 30-50 year old couples. The service is always fast and the wait staff very pleasant. The tables are clean and the decor is up to date and modern. It's not fancy, but for a drinks, a good meal (look for their fish specials) and nice dessert menu, if not a liqueur and coffee...you really can't beat it. read more

First visit. Food was ok, convenient and nice bar area. Potato skins are more like home fries, too much cheese therefore greasy. Blackened scallops were good but a little too much spice. Ribs were very tender and smoke just right read more

I dont even know why this spot is open. I wanted to try it out, so I ordered a cheeseburger with bacon and a order of Buffalo Wings. The burger had no flavor, the fries were cold ans the wings were just as bad. I paid $28 for this and it was a waste. SMH read more

no complaints about the food. the buffalo wings were nicely grilled and meaty, and the pulled pork sandwich i ordered as my entree was quite filling. my only quibble was with the prices. many of the sandwiches were either at or tiptoeing the $10 plateau, which in my opinion sounds inflated. afterwards, guys in our party joked that we should have dined at ledo's or popeye's nearby. read more

Very good seafood, also the BBQ sandwich good as well, service not engaging polite but did not make feel special. Still will recommend to others read more

I really wanted to like this place. Since moving to the Silver Spring / Aspen Hill area, it has been a struggle to find restaurants of the caliber that we were used to down in the Alexandria area. I was hoping Olney Grille would be the neighborhood place I've been craving. Unfortunately, it was not meant to be. Walking in, as other have stated, the decor and ambiance were nice. We were off a good start. We were seated quickly, and our waiter came and took our drink orders promptly. We looked through the menu, and found some things my picky partner would eat. He settled on ribs, and I on the "Devil's Pasta" Our first clue that things were going to end badly was the waiter saying he would be back in a few minutes with our meal. The statement/warning really was "We're going to go get your feed out of the warming trays or big vat", not the more preferred "we're going to go cook your meal." True to his word, he arrived back less than 5 minutes later with our meals. First, to discuss the ribs. A half-rack was ordered; a half-rack was delivered. But it was the most pathetic half-rack of ribs I've ever seen. Almost no meat on any of the bones. What was there was mostly fat and gristle. I would be embarrassed to serve something like that. Plenty of fries ( just OK) and slaw. The bottom line -- my partner simply didn't end up with enough food to be satisfying. A half rack from every other restaurant is very filling. The Devil's Pasta was served in a deep oval dish. When it arrived, I couldn't even see the pasta due to to chicken and andoille sausage on top (which is a good thing -- lots of "good stuff"!). Unfortunately, the chicken was fatty and grisly. I only got a real spice "kick" on one piece of sausage. The pasta was unremarkable. The dish includes big pieces of grilled portabello mushrooms; they seemed out of place. I will agree with others that have stated that the rolls were good; yes, they were fresh and hot for certain. Our non-alcoholic drinks were good. Our meals simply were not. We may try again one more time; we arrived an hour before closing, and perhaps they weren't on their A-game. But honestly, the kitchen faux pas's we experienced are inexcusable. read more

The Olney Grille has always been a hit these past 20+ years but last night's dinner entree was a huge disappointment. The ribeye steak special was a thin over-seasoned, greasy grizzly piece of meat which did not deserve the title of "steak". When the waiter returned to our table to ask how everything was I shared with him my disappointment. I received no response or concern on his part to find management. Sadly, in former days there would always be a wait for a table here but no longer, perhaps a clear message that the food is not what it once was. read more

One of the best spots in Olney! Consistently good food. A great place for the whole family - from the picky eater to the foodie.

I am in Olney often at the Olney Theatre and enjoy a pre-show dinner. I have never been to the Olney Grille and decided to give it a try. It was very good. I had the meatloaf and my dining companion had the crab cake. Both entrees were excellent and the price was right. Service was good, too. I was very impressed with the food. It is good classic American food without the gimmick or the schtick you get when they try to do American with a twist. I will go again! read more

Just okay, server (Lindsey) seemed annoyed and not very attentive. We were seated at the back and could hear all the kitchen noise and talk. Food was fine, but on the bland side. Would not go out of our way to return again. read more

Never disappointed at Olney Grille. It's our standby when we want to go out and be sure we will come home satisfied. The steak cibatta sandwich is fantastic and comes with some sort of magically delicious mayo based sauce on the side. Meat is tender and fries are perfect. The étouffée is sometimes a special and it is delicious -- a little taste of New Orleans in Olney. read more

This is definitely one of those place where "you are always glad you came". Very simple menu but the food is good as comfort food goes. The service is hit and miss but mostly hit. The wait staff have a good grasp of the menu. The decor is exactly what you would expect of a small town restaurant. While the decor is dated, it is clean and cozy. The only changes I would make is to update the bathrooms, seating and increase the lighting. The bar area is small but that's not how they make their money so I get it. If you find yourself in Olney, give them a shot. If you live in Olney, I doubt you care about this review. read more

Met friends here for lunch on Saturday. Great place, great service. Really enjoyed the visit. I will be back

My wife and I have lived in the area for almost 30 years and wondered why we almost NEVER frequent this restaurant. Simply put, there's no reason to! I had the Grilled Sesame Chicken Salad Marinated and grilled chicken breast with Fresh Spinach, Spring mix, red onion, jicama, cucumber, red pepper and Soy Vinaigrette. At best, it could be described as uninspired. The chicken breast was pounded thin and coated with a gummy paste that included a lot of sesame seeds. Edible but not very good. My wife ordered the Apple Smoked BLT Apple wood smoked bacon with melted Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise on toasted multigrain. Again, it was edible but not something I would pay for. Total bill including one draft beer was over $30. read more

Ok so look I use to go here all the time the food is pretty good but I gotta say this visit was the worst experience by far. I don't recall my waitresses name but she had short blonde hair. She took our order and the last thing I asked for was a margarita which you need a form of ID for so I pulled my passport out for her to check.........she just stood there staring at it then says it is expired......I didn't understand be cause I get drinks at other bars the only thing I could think of the expiration date really effecting would be me leaving the country (obviously in this situation that is not what I'm doing). She then says she needs her manager to check it. She comes back apologizing that she can not serve me because it expired in 2013.... (that's when I got it) it expires on the 1st of December of 2023. She still refused to serve my drink. I have called the manager/ owner and she acted as if she or her employee did the right thing.....the right thing would have been to learn how to read a passport. I use to work at a restaurant I know you need to look out for fake IDs and stuff of that sort but come on man know how to do your job. read more

Pretty good food, but overpriced and small portions. Don't understand why the place is so packed so often. Bar nice for beer and apps.

This place never disappoints. They have the best crabcakes and the fish is cooked perfectly every time. We love it!

Great hidden gem! I can tell that only older Olney residents knew of the restaurant. I went with my girlfriend on a Sunday night, around 6 p.m., and we got seated immediately. Our waitress was extremely friendly and was very knowledgeable of the menu. The menu is CRAZY diverse, even offering raw oysters which I couldn't help but order (very meaty but a bit pricey). For entrees, we ordered the Cajun Chicken Sandwich and the Blackened Sea Scallap Pasta. Both were delicious. The only reason this place doesn't get 5 stars is because it's a bit pricey. Our dinner was around $50 (including tip). A nice place for that fancy dinner once in a while, but not an everyday spot. read more

Love this place and have been going for years! Absolutely the best potato soup on Friday's!

Have been to the Olney Grille numerous times over the last 4 years. Today's experience was bad. The food was marginal, prices too high compared to the quality of the food, and I must say, I perceived discrimination on the part of wait staff and mgmt. Took a friend (who is from West Africa) to mid-day dinner. Her steak was not good..I encouraged her to send it back (I've worked in the restaurant business myself). The first waiter couldn't speak to us, and asked who our waiter was. Our waiter appeared, I said my friend's steak is bitter...he looked at my friend, and said "What do you mean by bitter?" I replied.."Bitter...you know what that means." He then said he had to go get someone else...I assume the manager of the day (a woman). She gruffly took the food back and asked what my friend wanted. Not a good place...food below par, attitudes bad and too expensive for the poor food. This is too bad...the Olney Grille was very good for the past 4 years. I do not recommend anyone going there..I will not return. read more

I eat here for lunch a lot and they have a pretty good sandwich selection. The Sliced Steak Ciabatta is my favorite. The Thai chicken salas is pretty good as well. The only problem is I couldnt get a round of Irish car bombs when we wanted shots at the bar!!!! They have all the ingredients what the F? read more

Our third visit we tried grilled salmon and that was surprisingly good for not being a seafood restaurant. Their menu is somewhat limited so we often get the same things when we go back. You can't go wrong the food is consistently good. read more

Keep going back between 3's and 4's depending on the visits so it gets 3 based on the inconsistency. This is my parents favorite place. They absolutely love the oysters rockafellas. I've gotten many things here but honestly nothing really stands out in my mind as fabulous. read more

The food is pretty good here; I got the Thai salmon with a side of mashed potatoes. The sauce of the salmon could have been stronger and tastier, but the potatoes were super delicious. The service here is pretty bad. My friend has a few dietary restrictions, but they were not accommodating and responded tersely to requests. Servers did not come by to refill our drinks or ask about our meals. read more

Everytime we visit Olney, this is the spot we stop for lunch. Consistently good food, and an experienced and loyal staff. High marks. Love the BLT read more