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The Best of Ocean City®: Your Ultimate Guide to Ocean City's Top Spots
By AnneJune 20, 20256 min read
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Best Bars in Ocean City Md
Best Bar Overall
Seacrets - Best Bar Overall Voters Choice
Liquid Assets - Best Bar Overall Editorial Pick
Best Sports Bar
Original Greene Turtle - Best Sports Bar Voters Choice
28th Street Pit n Pub - Best Sports Bar Editorial Pick
Best Live Music
Seacrets - Best Live Music Voters Choice
Beach Barrels - Best Live Music Editorial Pick
Best Drinks
Harborside - Best Drinks Voters Choice
Dry 85 - Best Drinks Editorial Pick
Best Place to View a Sunset
Fager's Island - Best Place to View a Sunset Voters Choice
Spain – Best Place to View a Sunset Editorial Pick.
Best Local Craft Beer Selection
45th Street Tap House - Best Local Craft Beer Selection Voters Choice
Pickles Pub - Best Local Craft Beer Selection Editorial Pick
Best Happy Hour
Coconuts Beach Bar - Best Happy Hour Voters Choice
The Angler - Best Happy Hour Editors Pick
Best Local Brewery
Burley Oak Brewery - Best Local Brewery Voters Choice
Fin City Brewing - Best Local Brewery Editorial Pick
Best Restaurants in Ocean City Md
Best Pizza
Mione's Pizza and Italian Restaurant - Best Pizza Voters Choice
Ripienos Italian Bistro Best Pizza Editors Pick
Best Carryout
Anthony's Liquors - Best Carryout Voters Choice
Belly Busters - Best Carry Out Editorial Pick
Best Crab Cakes
Captain's Galley Crab Cake Shack - Best Crab Cakes Voters Choice
Captain's Table - Best Crab Cakes Editorial Pick
Best Asian
Blue Fish - Best Asian Voters Choice
OC Wasabi - Best Asian Editorial Pick
Best Ice Cream
Dumser's Dairyland - Best Ice Cream Voters Choice
Island Creamery - Best Ice Cream Editorial Pick
Best Crabs
Crab Bag - Best Crabs Voters Choice
Crabs to Go - Best Crabs Editors Pick
Best Raw Bar
Bull on the Beach - Best Raw Bar Voters Choice
Harrisons Harbor Watch - Best Raw Bar Editors Pick
Best Italian
Lombardi's - Best Italian Restaurant Voters Choice
Sello's Italian Oven and Bar - Best Italian Restaurant Editorial Pick
Best Subs
Anthony's Liquors - Best Subs Voters Choice
Tommy's Sub Shop - Best Subs Editorial Pick
Best BBQ
Bull on the each - Best BBQ Voters Choice
Annabelle's BBQ & Creamery - Best BBQ Editorial Pick
Best Breakfast
Barn 34 - Best Breakfast Voters Choice
Happy Jack Pancake House - Best Breakfast Editorial Pick
Best Wings
Original Greene Turtle - Best Wings Voters Choice
Longboard Cafe - Best Wings Editors Pick
Best Mexican
Mother's Cantina - Best Mexican Voters Choice
Papi's Tacos - Best Mexican Editorial Pick
Best Brunch
Bad Monkey - Best Brunch Voters Choice
Harpoon Hanna's - Best Brunch Editorial Pick
Best New Restaurant
Kalamata Meze Bar - Best New Restaurant Voters Choice
Berlin Beer Co - Best New Restaurant Editorial Pick
Best Dietary Restrictions
Longboard Cafe - Best Dietary Restrictions Voters Choice
Papi's Tacos - Best Dietary Restrictions Editorial Pick
Best Waterfront Dining
Fager's Island - Best Waterfront Dining Voters Choice
Mackay's Bayside Best Waterfront Dining Editorial Choice
Best Seafood
Harpoon Hanna's - Best Seafood Voters Choice
The Shark on the Harbor - Best Seafood Editorial Pick
Best of the Boardwalk
Best Sit Down Restaurant on the Boardwalk
Harrison's Harbor Watch - Best Sit Down Restaurant on the Boardwalk Voters Choice
Best Sit Down Restaurant on the Boardwalk Editorial Pick
Best Boardwalk Bar
Purple Moose - Best Boardwalk Bar Voters Choice
The Wedge - Best Boardwalk Bar Editorial Pick
Best Caramel Corn on the Boardwalk
Fisher's Popcorn - Best Caramel Corn on the Boardwalk Voters Choice
Dolle's Candyland - Best Caramel Corn on the Boardwalk Editors Choice
Best Store on the Boardwalk
The Kite Loft - Best Store on the Boardwalk Voters Choice
Park Place Jewelers - Best Store on the Boardwalk Editorial Choice
Best French Fries on the Boardwalk
Thrasher's French Fries - Best French Fries on the Boardwalk Voters Choice
Best Candy on the Boardwalk
Candy Kitchen - Best Candy on the Boardwalk Voters Choice
Dolles Candyland - Best Candy on the Boardwalk Editors Pick
Best Pizza on the Boardwalk
Dough Roller - Best Pizza on the Boardwalk Voters Choice
Pizza Boy - Best pizza on the Boardwalk Editors Pick
Best Boardwalk Stand
Golden Plate - Best Boardwalk Stand Voters Choice
Cheese Wheel - Best Boardwalk Stand Editors Pick
Best Things To Do
Best Arcade
Marty's Playland - Best Arcade Voters Choice
Sportland Arcade - Best Arcade Editorial Pick
Best Boat Tour
Sea Rocket - Best Boat Tour Voters Choice
Assateague Adventures II - Best Boat Tour Editorial Pick
Best Jet Skiing
Odyssea Watersports - Best Jet Skiing Voters Choice
Under the Bridge - Best Jet Skiing Editorial Pick
Best Surf Shop
Quiet Storm - Best Surf Shop Voters Choice
Chauncey's Surf-O-Rama - Best Surf Shop Editors Pick
Best Boat Rental
Bayside Boat Rentals - Best Boat Rental Voters Choice
Odyssea Watersports - Best Boat Rental Editors Pick
Best Rainy Day Activity
Old Pro Golf - Best Rainy Day Activity Voters Choice
Trapped Escape Room - Best Rainy Day Activity Editorial Pick
Best Parasailing
OC Parasailing - Best Parasailing Voters Choice
Inlet Sea Doos - Best Parasailing Editors Pick
Best Miniature Golf
Old Pro Golf - Best Miniature Golf Voters Choice
Nick's Mini Golf - Best Mini Golf Editors Pick
Best SUP/Kayak
48th Street Watersports - Best SUP/Kayak Voters Choice
These were the results of a whole year of polling, as voted on by you, the visitor to Ocean City, and a group of locals who voted in the Editorial Pick. Do you agree with the results? Either way, you can influence next years winners, and support your favorite businesses in Ocean City, by voting. The polls are open now for 2026 so you can vote now here! About Anne
Anne, a native of Edinburgh, Scotland, discovered Ocean City over three decades ago and was so captivated by its charm that she decided to make it her permanent home. Her love for travel remains strong, but Ocean City holds a special place in her heart.
Anne's deep connection to the town is evident in her role as a seasoned writer for OceanCity.com, a position she's held since September 2014. Her frequent visits to local events, businesses, restaurants, and hotels have given her an insider's perspective, making her an invaluable resource for newcomers seeking the best experiences Ocean City has to offer.
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