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37234 Lighthouse Road · Selbyville, DE
Upscale-casual waterfront seafood with sunset bay views.
9703 Golf Course Road · Ocean City, Maryland
306 Dorchester St · Ocean City, Maryland
Fresh seafood, sustainably sourced. Located in the old marina deck building, Oyster & Scales is an ode to the historical seafood houses of Nantucket and Cape Cod, but with graceful touches of modern…
9936 Stephen Decatur Hwy Unit 401 · West Ocean City, Maryland
2100 Baltimore Avenue · Ocean City, Maryland
The Grand Hotel's Java Beach Cafe features some of the best coffee in downtown OC.
9301 Coastal Hwy · Ocean City, MD
Upscale wine bar and bistro with seasonal farm-to-table menus.
Ocean City's dining scene is surprisingly diverse. Here's what you'll find beyond the classic boardwalk fare.
The reason many come to OC. Steamed crabs, crab cakes, raw bars, and all-you-can-eat buffets.
Thrasher's fries, Fisher's popcorn, Dumser's ice cream, and pizza by the slice — OC staples.
Bay-side decks and ocean-view terraces where the sunset is part of the meal.
From fast-casual slice shops to upscale Italian restaurants with fresh pasta and wine lists.
Pancake houses, diners, and trendy brunch spots serving until the afternoon.
Beach bars, rooftop cocktails, live music venues, and late-night happy hours.
Popular spots fill up fast June–August, especially on weekends. Call ahead or use online booking.
Many restaurants offer discounted menus from 4–5:30 PM — same great food, smaller price tag.
Fresh-off-the-boat seafood specials change daily. Ask your server what came in that morning.
Some of OC's best restaurants are tucked into side streets and bayside plazas. Don't sleep on midtown.
Our blog features restaurant reviews, chef interviews, and seasonal dining guides written by local food lovers.