Restaurants in Ocean City

“As someone who has vacationed to OC three times. We have never been to a higher end restaurant before and had no idea what to expect. The added 20 percent was a bit confusing but the food was delicious, the staff was amazing and it was a great experience for sure. I definitely didn't expect to spend what we did but it was a once in a lifetime experience for us and it was worth it for sure!”

“We had a wonderful experience as a family at Spain wine bar. Dennis was phenomenal! We’ll ask for him when we go back. Great direction on the menu with recommendations and kind service. He treated us like family!”

“Place was packed but the service was fast. Great sandwiches”

“Dog friendly and great food. Friendly and fun atmosphere. Owner personally greeted us with biscuits for our dog Skillet.”

“The Tide Room at The Shore Beach Club: A Delightful Dining Experience Last evening, we had the pleasure of dining at The Tide Room at The Shore Beach Club in Ocean City, Maryland. Our reservation was for 8:15 PM, and despite potential parking challenges, we found it surprisingly easy to find a spot. The restaurant’s recent remodel is evident as you walk up the stairs into the inviting dining area. Upon arrival, we were promptly greeted at the hostess stand and seated immediately. We appreciated the choice between indoor and outdoor seating, and the variety of seating options available, from semi-circle couches to large arrangements for bigger parties. Our server was attentive from the start, quickly providing us with water, drinks, and menus. After a brief look at the menu, we received a thorough rundown of the evening’s specials. The noise level was perfect, allowing for a pleasant conversation, and the open-air setting provided a comfortable breeze. For appetizers, we chose the crab dip and crab deviled eggs. While both were enjoyable, the crab deviled eggs stood out as the better of the two. I also tried a drink called “Lost in the South,” a refreshing blend of lemon and bourbon that became my favorite part of the evening. For the main course, I opted for the boardwalk fries with a crabcake, a dish labeled as an Eastern Shore Maryland specialty. It was served with tartar sauce and met my expectations with its classic flavors. To finish off the meal, we each selected different desserts. The restaurant’s take on the Maryland Smith Island cake, a cookies and cream version, was a delightful surprise and possibly even better than the traditional version. I highly recommend trying it if it’s available. Overall, The Tide Room offers a wonderful dining experience with excellent service, a comfortable atmosphere, and delicious food. It’s definitely worth a visit if you’re in Ocean City.”

“This place reminds me of my mom’s cooking! 🎉🥰 loveeee”

“Super good experience… Great service! Great food! A great variety of taste that I have not had it other similar venues. Yesterday I was my first time But will certainly not be my last”

“Lizzie’s is a must try! Everything is an amazing but the crab roll and Connecticut lobster rolls are our favorites. The service and hospitality is next to none. Truly one of the best eats in the area; we go at least once every trip. Give them and try you worm regret it, and be sure to tell Matt & Kathy hi!”

“Great people! Traveled from NY, heard about and saw these guys on facebook and had to check them out. Absolutely well worth it and glad we did. Eat there or take with you, have them cook it or you cook it. Either way. They steamed ours up quick and had their special signature sauce on it and was ready to bring back to our balcony. Highly recommend! Thanks a lot guys.”

“Excellent burgers and very tasty”

“Our server, Madison, took on our large party of 14 for a special occasion. From start to finish she made sure the details were seen to despite a full restaurant and a hiccup in seating. She carefully orchestrated each person's meal down to last minute changes and boxed desserts to go. She turned what could've been a disastrous evening into a wonderful and smooth dinner party. Many of our party had never tried Carrabba's and left excited to visit again. Thank you Madison and staff!”

“Amazing sushi and wonderful staff!”

“Really great burritos, generous portions If you’re in Ocean City and you love Mexican food this is a spot you don’t wanna miss 🔥❤️”

“Cabanas has an amazing fun vibe and great food. The owners and staff always go out of their way to welcome you with unsurpassed service. Love Cabanas Beach Bar & Grille.”

“It's always a challenge going out for a bite to eat in OC in the off season as you never know what you are going to get. After reading reviews and looking at menus, I decided to check out Liquid Assets and what a great decision that turned out to be. Walking in alone, I was quickly greeted by Kyle and Joe at the bar and directed to an open seat at the bar. After a brief run down of the drink offerings, I asked for a beer and they recommended a local brew that did not disappoint. Before I had a chance to look at the menu, Kyle brought over a specials menu which was both amazing and overwhelming, and this was just the special menu, as the regular menu pretty much covered every palette imaginable. Interested in the 2 fish options, I asked Kyle for his recommendation and without hesitation, he suggested the Pan Seared Monkfish with which I went and He was not wrong. It came out beautifully presented and was probably the best fish dish I've experienced. Alrhough the fish was cooked perfectly, the star of the dish was how it was presented and everything else it was served with. I went out with an open mind and I was wowed by the experience. Rare do you find stellar staff and 5 star meals but on April 7th, 2025, I did in a town full of less than stellar options. Thanks to locals who care about what they do and who they work for and to Liquid Assets for making OC MD better. cheers.”

“It was our first time eating there. The food was absolutely perfect. The dining area was pretty and clean. The staff was friendly and professional. We will certainly be returning.”

“Went tonight for a fabulous dinner. This is the second time in a month that I brought different groups of ladies that I do needlework with, both times I’ve had the same waitress Jen G. She was absolutely fabulous to work with, friendly and professional. I highly recommend if you get here to ask for her.”

“Hands down the BEST Italian meal we’ve ever had. We had Mozzarella in Carrozza, so delicious. My husband is a self-proclaimed veal snob and he said the veal Marsala was absolutely the best he’s had (and he’s had a lot fro over!) I had the Tagliatelle alla Bolognese. The pasta was clearly made fresh and cooked perfectly. The bolognese was so flavorful but not heavy. Portions are refreshingly sized appropriately and so completely satisfying. Generally we’re not dessert eaters, mostly due to being overfilled by oversized portions. Ordering dessert from Ristorante Antipasti was a forgone conclusion. I don’t know which was better, the Chocolate Lover’s cake or the Vanilla Butter Cake. Been coming to Ocean City for years and this was our first visit to this restaurant and now tops the list of favorites. Loved everything about it, atmosphere was relaxed but elegant, met the owner who was delightful and appreciative. Highly recommend!!”

“My husband took me to Fagers Island for my BD dinner. The atmosphere, view, staff and food were amazing!! Definitely my favorite place in Ocean City, Md! Bought sweatshirts in the gift shop and love them as well! Thank you to all who enjoy working there! We will be back and highly recommend! ❤️”

“We love stopping here. Great staff, fun atmosphere & tasty food. Our favorite location is on the boardwalk so you can still enjoy the beach weather while dinning. The staff really makes this place in my opinion. Its a must stop bar/restaurant when we are in town. Monster margarita is just that and the burritos are HUGE. Thanks Guidos Burritos !”

“Great dining experience, the chicken parm is good and worth the hype. Bring at least three hungry people to finish it. The ravioli with meatballs were good as well. Highly recommend.”

“Had my birthday dinner May 20 and was so happy with the service,food,and atmosphere. Thank you Came back the following night and was again pleased with my visit”

“Shawn and Becca at the bar are the best !!”

“Very friendly workers, amazing atmosphere. The service was fast, the roof top was so pretty and comfy, a lil expensive but very worth it. The food was just as good. Just an amazing place. I give it a 10/10”

“Chinese carryout, good food reasonably pricedNo atmosphere.

Parking: It's in a strip mall and there's a grocery store so there is a large parking lot”

“Papis food and service is quite possibly the best and most consistent that I have ever experienced. As a long time Ocean City resident before moving to Chincoteague VA about a year before the Restaurant opened, our family visits Ocean City 2 times a year and Papis is a must for us! Just an amazing dining experience every single time! Kudos to the owners, management, cooks and staff!”

“Great food...great service ... great atmosphere”

“Excellent! Just like I remembered from growing up in Miami. perfection.”

“I highly recommend the Squarz Pizza and Restaurant. We ordered the Artisan Meathead Pizza and it was delicious! Will definitely be going back to try other items on their menu!!”

“Great time, Great drinks, Great vibe & Affordable prices. Highlight to my mini vacation. It was cold as hell when I went but Inwill be back during the summer time!!!”

“Food has always been good here. We sat on Bar side today. Waitress was excellent”

“Workers should go up north to learn how to move their butts, 12 minutes for a coffee and a wrap is a bit ridiculous alot of employees and it wasn't even that busy”

“Great coffee and Cinnabons and much more great service”

“My flounder with a crabcake was ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS. Highly recommend this little gem in OC.”

“great food and smoothies in a chill atmosphere!”

“Great food! Cute breakfast & lunch place. We went both mornings we stayed in Ocean City!”

“Disappointing Experience Unfortunately, this place did not meet expectations. The portions were very small for the high price, and to make matters worse, no sauces are included—you have to pay $2.50 for each one! I won’t be returning. The value just isn’t there. On top of that, when I shared my feedback, the owner was confrontational and dismissive instead of listening and taking my concerns seriously. To make things worse, other employees appeared to be laughing at me or the situation, which is just plain disrespectful and disgusting. As for the food—it was bland and just not good. The rice was the first thing I tried, and it was bad right away. I followed that with a small bite of chicken, hoping it might be better, but it was also completely lacking in flavor. I couldn’t eat any more after that. Overall, not a good experience. It’s genuinely baffling how this place has a 4.7-star rating on Google Reviews. There’s only one other supposed kabob restaurant in Ocean City, so maybe that’s the only reason this place is rated so highly—but it certainly isn’t because of the quality or service.”

“Super yummy breakfast!!! Very nice staff”

“I had one of the wood fire pizzas today, and it was amazing! I ate the entire thing in one sitting! 😂 The staff was great, and the atmosphere is really cool. I'll definitely be back!”

“First time here. Scrapple gravy and home-fries. Seafood breakfast burrito. Fresh and delicious.”

“Owners were very welcoming and immediately made us feel at home. Food was so good we had to go back the next day! Will now be a must have on our vacations to OCMD”

“Me and my wife got the crab cake platter broiled , so far the best one in ocean city, and their pizza it s amazing . The bartender made for us the bulldog margarita so delicious ! Manager check on us to make sure everything’s alright , definelty we lk come back here , you get also a nice view of the ocean ! 👍👍👍👍”

“The food was amazing. The portion’s were huge. The service was great and fast. It was the cheapest meal we ate all weekend. Would absolutely drive the 4-1/2 hrs to eat here again. Well done!!”

“No lie, this is the best pizza in O.C. MD and I am very picky about my pizza! We eat here several times when we visit! I always look forward to it! Absolutely delicious!”

“I didn’t rate the food b/c all we ordered was coffee. We are regulars here b/c they have the best coffee in town! But today they were PACKED - line out the door. When it was my turn I ordered my drink- it came out cold- I asked if could be warmed up- the barista said no WITH A HUGE SMILE (again this place was packed!) and said “I would be glad to make you a new one - extra hot”. That folks is Customer Service- great job Rise Up and to the young lady barista - you were awesome!!!!”

“We went to Bull on the Neach 94th St for dinner tonight and everything was amazing from the food to the service! They came around and took a photo and gave us a free post card with the option to buy some novelty photos and they were so good. I highly recommend them to anyone at Ocean City, great food, awesome atmosphere!”

“This is my favorite restaurant in the entire United States. I’m a career bodyguard who has been in the security sector for 13 years. I’ve been to close to all 50 US states and this restaurant tops the list! Kurt the Manager is one of the best humans you could ever encounter in your lifetime! Bodyguard for Muhammad Ali’s Wife - Adriano “Bubba” Almony”

“By far our favorite Italian restaurant in/near OC. We make it a point to stop every time we are in town. Prefer to sit at bar and have always enjoyed excellent service and fantastic and consistent food. The crab and prosciutto app is outstanding as are the pasta dishes. The Costata Parm is a favorite. Highly recommend dining here.”

“Sorry we were very disappointed the crust was so wet … couldn’t eat it way too much heavy”

“We went 3/31/2025 had great food and drinks and a superb service would recommend to go their”

“Such a chill, cool place to hang out when looking over the beach. Alex was so great in his recommendations. So enjoyed his rum punch today. Came with our pitbull, Lily, today. He gave her a treat and even gave us hope he made the drink we wanted so we could go back to our hotel and imbibe. Right now we are having it on our balcony, listening to beach vibe music. Thanks Alex! We will be back. : )”

“The best chip beef in OC, the crab cakes were awesome,will definitely be eating there again”

“The French toast skillet is SO good. I had leftovers and it was still yummy reheated. I also love that you can add a meat as a side so I get sweet and savory.”

“Let's start with food . I had a club sub L,T, meats cheese seem to taste totally fresh FF was hot and crispy .Now for services two young girls was working knew the menu was to point on my ordering. restaurant & restroom was clean I would totally come back next year”

“We ate there today. Food was delicious as always and our server was Claudia who was awesome and very attentive. I don't think you can go wrong with anything on the menu. We will definitely be back.”

“💜💜💜💜 the açaí bowls! My husband had the regular one this morning and I got the Pineapple Express. Amazing!!! Quick friendly service. Very nice young man. Love the stickers they sell, too. I bought the awesome creative one in the attached pic with our açaí bowls! We’ll be back! Highly recommend!”

“Amazing food, amazing service, and the price was well worth it! Don’t sleep on this place! 🦀🤍”

“Always love to stop here for a meal or drink. Great people, great staff, great atmosphere”

“A great cup of coffee and fantastic people working there!!! A must try to start your morning!!”

“First time eating there. definitely will be back. Food was delicious and service superb.”

“their French Dip. that is all. do not go on living your life without trying this unless you're vegan or something. just off Rt 611 in the teal marsh plaza a few hundred yards after the corner of 50 and 611 in West OCMD/Berlin/Assateague area. Must enter off Marjan lane. now stop reading this and go get yourself a French dip.... or if you prefer .. they got true blue crab BROILED MD crab cakes AND soft shells. now go...go get their French dip and thank me later”

“Good quality ice cream with many options. They also have Nerds!!!”

“This is a really great family restaurant and one of the few places where I find the prices to be very reasonable for parents. The games are mostly a bargain and the kids can win good prizes (claw machines on easy mode). This restaurant group keeps everyone happy at all their locations.

I wouldn’t mind a unique vegan option on the menu but that’s a niche request.”

“One of my favorite and have to go places when I’m in ocean city. Best service, amazing food and the absolute best waffles! I would wait all day for a seat. That’s how good the food is.”

“Absolutely delicious food, extremely wonderful staff. The Best place in Ocean City”

“Dumser’s definitely has a retro, throw-back feel to it. The service was very friendly, prices are reasonable, and the servings are large. However, the I’ve cream itself was a bit of a let down. The peanut butter fudge was not very flavorful, and the mint Oreo was ok. But both were pretty icy and not very creamy. Though the soft serve did look very good. With so many other options in the area, we would probably look elsewhere next time.”

“We had a great meal and specialty coffees. So glad we stopped in. The staff is super kind and helpful.”

“Very clean and inviting. Super friendly staff and the food is amazing!!”

“Every year when we go to the beach we get Dumser’s Ice Cream at least 3 times. Best ice cream ever!”

“Very good food! The bulgogi was seasoned well, the veggies were delicious and the rice was perfectly cooked. There was a generous amount of meat and veggies as well. My boyfriend got the boom chi-king noodle and was pleased with it! The spring rolls were crispy and the sauce that came with it was tasty. Overall, you can’t go wrong with these prices and portions. The only thing i can think of is some gochujang sauce on the side would’ve complimented the bulgogi.”

“I have to say this place was so worth the stay with this place. Loved the bartenders and wait staff so friendly! The food was very good as well as the drinks.”

“This place is adorable! The staff were super friendly. You get a lot of food for your money. I got the yolk avocado toast and it was hands down the BEST avocado toast I have ever had. We will definitely be back when we are in the area again.”

“My husband and I had a great breakfast experience, just a few minutes ago!! Great food - not a bunch of hoity-toity “foodie” fare - just simple dishes, sides, and combos that are prepared perfectly. Sahara Cafe is, now, on our “must visit” list! Staff is very friendly and super efficient. The cafe is homey and traditional, reminiscent of restaurants from my youth - that great diner feeling. Let’s talk about that giant cup o’ Joe… delicious, hot, and the size of a “FRIENDS” cup!! What?! Not having to wait for multiple refills?! That’s right. Not that you’d have to wait because their servers are very attentive and accommodating. Five stars, for sure! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”

“I got a strawberry rolled ice cream with whip and it was pretty good I would get this again

Dietary restrictions: They have there own gluten free ice cream plate thing and they can help look for stuff in ingredients for you if u ask”

“We went to Lombardis on August 15, 2024. We had a party of 8 with 3 children and were seated immediately. The food and service were excellent as usual. We will definitely be back on our next trip to Ocean City.”

“We were staying at El Capitan for Country Calling; ordered cheesesteaks at 9:45 pm. Expected to go down and meet the delivery guy around 10:20; nope! He came up to our room!!🤠 Food was hot and fries were crispy. Only drawback…cheesesteaks were pretty light on meat and onions were still crunchy; not fried as requested. Would recommend!!”

“This place is obviously 10/10. It has varieties of breakfast items which are really delicious. Jumbo wings are must try from here if you are going to ocean city. They are huge and best part is owner said that they are home made . Such a good place to satisfy your hunger.”

“Say it with me “ah-sign-ee” Pablo’s is a MUST when in OC.”

“Our third time there - always great! Our server Monica was terrific. Friendly and attentive staff. Food was a bit expensive but was great! I had two oyster shooters, my wife had a cherry lime aid crush - excellent. I had the scallops and my wife had braised short ribs. All cooked perfectly. We were given a nice choice of tables on the bay. Wife had the mud slide cake for dessert. Very yummy. Hard to find solid places to eat in OC. This one has held up quite well. Will be back again!”

“If you haven't tried the crab dip your missing out on a great appetizer. The chips that are with it are also very good. Today the steamed shrimp was awesome. Easy to eat flavor point on and amazing. Good job Shrimp boys.”

“This is my favorite restaurant in the entire United States. I’m a career bodyguard who has been in the security sector for 13 years. I’ve been to close to all 50 US states and this restaurant tops the list! Kurt the Manager is one of the best humans you could ever encounter in your lifetime! Bodyguard for Muhammad Ali’s Wife - Adriano “Bubba” Almony”

“Our go-to when in town!! seated quickly. Coffee came quickly and we were not rushed to order. We had a cheese Danish ($3.99) to start. Then "eye opener" w/ meat (2 eggs over, home fries, and a ton of bacon!) $14.99. I had the creamed chip beef w/ home fries $14.99. Both servings of home fries and of bacon were very generous!! Dryden, our server, checked on us regularly and kept our coffee hot and full. Food came fast, hot and well presented. Out total bill, before tax and tip was $40.94 for to full tummies!!!! We took a carry-out box with a muffin, home fries and bacon home!”

“Hands down the BEST Italian meal we’ve ever had. We had Mozzarella in Carrozza, so delicious. My husband is a self-proclaimed veal snob and he said the veal Marsala was absolutely the best he’s had (and he’s had a lot fro over!) I had the Tagliatelle alla Bolognese. The pasta was clearly made fresh and cooked perfectly. The bolognese was so flavorful but not heavy. Portions are refreshingly sized appropriately and so completely satisfying. Generally we’re not dessert eaters, mostly due to being overfilled by oversized portions. Ordering dessert from Ristorante Antipasti was a forgone conclusion. I don’t know which was better, the Chocolate Lover’s cake or the Vanilla Butter Cake. Been coming to Ocean City for years and this was our first visit to this restaurant and now tops the list of favorites. Loved everything about it, atmosphere was relaxed but elegant, met the owner who was delightful and appreciative. Highly recommend!!”

“I was coming off the beach and wasn’t feeling well a young lady on vacation with her family stopped to help me. We got to the steps of Lennys and asked them to get me some water. The sweetest waitress helped me to the bathroom and offered to wait for me. Your guest waited at the foot of the steps and watched my belongings. I didn’t catch either of their names and other staff could have been involved I was pretty dizzy and not feeling well at all. I just want you to know how awesome your staff is and will always be thankful. I live in NC and visit my mother here every summer and will continue to visit Lennys yearly. This happened today Aug 23, 2022 3-4 pm. Thank you again to the sweetest, kindest waitress!”

“The absolute best breakfast reastrant in ocean city maryland!!! Its amazing when you find the reastrant owner evan more amazing than the food!!! Rodney”

“I used to hang out with leo in the early 80 he was a cool good looing guy very smart.Sadly leo passed away in the 90s he was just setting up his medical practice.I have not been there in a long time but they always had a good economical breakfast.....His parents were still there when i visited last. Ocean city was undeveloped back then. You should have seen it.”

“The French toast skillet is SO good. I had leftovers and it was still yummy reheated. I also love that you can add a meat as a side so I get sweet and savory.”

“Great food...great service ... great atmosphere”

“We went 3/31/2025 had great food and drinks and a superb service would recommend to go their”

“Sofia's Italian Restaurant went above and beyond to make my surprise after-hours office get-together unforgettable. Sofia herself was an absolute delight, ensuring everything went smoothly and that we had a wonderful time. The food was incredible! The white clam sauce pizza was a standout—perfectly cooked, with a unique blend of flavors that left everyone raving. We also tried several other items off the appetizer menu, and each dish was fresh and flavorful. The warm hospitality and attention to detail truly set this place apart. If you're looking for great food and service with a personal touch, Sofia's Italia Restaurant is a must-visit! Thank you, Sofia, for making the evening so special. From your friends at RE/MAX Advantage Realty!”

“Captain Kerry and his entire family and staff are super friendly,and know their business. Always look forward to picking up their fresh seafood. Captain Kerry is around with a smile and to lend a hand to carry something and have a chat. My all time favorite place for fresh, fairly priced.”

“I had the best taco salad today!!! And the guacamole is to die for!! Margarita’s delicious no orange juice. Thank you Mario 😊”

“Great time, Great drinks, Great vibe & Affordable prices. Highlight to my mini vacation. It was cold as hell when I went but Inwill be back during the summer time!!!”

“Dog friendly and great food. Friendly and fun atmosphere. Owner personally greeted us with biscuits for our dog Skillet.”

“I was in town for the Sunfest. My company was a vendor and I brought my business partner to the Bonfire. He had never been before. We had a stellar meal. Of course things will never be the same with the ever present lingering effects of covid and with the skyrocketing cost of food especially seafood. I find the Bonfire still AWESOME!”

“Our third time there - always great! Our server Monica was terrific. Friendly and attentive staff. Food was a bit expensive but was great! I had two oyster shooters, my wife had a cherry lime aid crush - excellent. I had the scallops and my wife had braised short ribs. All cooked perfectly. We were given a nice choice of tables on the bay. Wife had the mud slide cake for dessert. Very yummy. Hard to find solid places to eat in OC. This one has held up quite well. Will be back again!”

“We had such a great experience at dead Freddie’s. The service was great and very accommodating. The food came out fast and fresh. Justin was our server and he was very attentive. We have two little ones and they loved looking at the Christmas decorations and fish tank while they ate! It was a great night out for us, thank you!”

“My husband took me to Fagers Island for my BD dinner. The atmosphere, view, staff and food were amazing!! Definitely my favorite place in Ocean City, Md! Bought sweatshirts in the gift shop and love them as well! Thank you to all who enjoy working there! We will be back and highly recommend! ❤️”

“Me and my wife got the crab cake platter broiled , so far the best one in ocean city, and their pizza it s amazing . The bartender made for us the bulldog margarita so delicious ! Manager check on us to make sure everything’s alright , definelty we lk come back here , you get also a nice view of the ocean ! 👍👍👍👍”

“The food and service were great!”

“Had this place recommended by a local. We loved it. Very great waiter, great food, quiet. Worth every penny!”

“One of my favorite and have to go places when I’m in ocean city. Best service, amazing food and the absolute best waffles! I would wait all day for a seat. That’s how good the food is.”

“Papis food and service is quite possibly the best and most consistent that I have ever experienced. As a long time Ocean City resident before moving to Chincoteague VA about a year before the Restaurant opened, our family visits Ocean City 2 times a year and Papis is a must for us! Just an amazing dining experience every single time! Kudos to the owners, management, cooks and staff!”

“We went 3/31/2025 had great food and drinks and a superb service would recommend to go their”

“The best crab cake I’ve had in Ocean City! Can’t wait to go back!”

“No lie, this is the best pizza in O.C. MD and I am very picky about my pizza! We eat here several times when we visit! I always look forward to it! Absolutely delicious!”

“my bf and I ate there during boardwalk rock festival and the atmosphere was great. the food was phenomenal and our waitress was pleasant and helpful. Will definitely go back wheen visiting from New York”