“We had a great meal here on our first visit. We tried a number of appetizers which everyone enjoyed. Heard a few say the crab soup was the best they ever had. The entrees were no exception. We were too full for dessert, but they also looked great. They have a lot of Big Oyster beers as well as a decent bourbon offering (much of whisky row even). The service was exceptional. Everyone was so nice and welcoming. We felt appreciated for stopping in. We will return.“
“We have been coming to ocean city for over 50 years and this meal was one of the best. We started with scallop appetizer which was incredible. For our meals we had the crab cakes and lobster Shepards pie and both meals were amazing. We ate every bit. We rarely get dessert and decided to indulge. We had the key like cheesecake and cobbler with ice cream and was so glad we did. Everything we had was perfect. We will be back.“
“Excellent “beachy” atmosphere, bright and airy. Dropped in for a lazy Easter afternoon lunch and was delighted with the menu and cocktail choices. We had the tuna sashimi, bacon/celery/carrot potato soup, and fried oyster dish. Cocktails, the Peartini and the Salty Dog, were uniformly excellent, if a bit sweet on their bespoke Matt’s Mai Tai. A delight that we’ll revisit. ;-)“
Seafood Markets • $$
“We had the most amazing cream of crab soup here! Almost drove by in the rain and dark but decided to make a uturn. Shreejan's soup was wonderful and his friendliness and professionalism really added to our wonderful experience. Thank you.“
“We stopped in on a Saturday night, off season, and had a really good meal. The service was a bit slow, but that's been my experience through most of OC. The standout dish was the Spicy shrimp with crispy rice. It was really exceptional and worth a try. My wife's tuna was a little overcooked but well seasoned. The last delight was the coconut muffins in the bread basket.“
“If it weren't for the misguided "thin blue line" flag above the restaurant, this place would be perfect while in town. I know, it's a political rabbit hole, and a bit of hypocrisy after Jan. 6th, but I'll leave all of that to the owners. The staff are friendly, accommodating, and amazing! The food is terrific and the margaritas are as bragged about: the best. This is a place worth visiting!Vegetarian options: It's tex-mex; there are always vegetarian options. Just be kind and they will be too.Parking: Some limited parking in the front and more along the side street.Kid-friendliness: Kid menus and good music. Bring coloring books and non-tablet activities if needed.“
“The staff is amazing, I never had to ask for a refill, they were on it. The food was out of this world. If you love wings this is the place to go. The highlight was the live, local music they have. The owner sure knows what he is doing. Will be back soon!“
“We wanted breakfast and saw this family bakery in google maps.As we entered we were greeted by a nice guy who offered us coffee and showed us to a table.There were lots of options on the menu for breakfast, I chose the corned beef and eggs.The food did not take long to arrive. It was nice and hot and the eggs were cooked well. The corned beef was super tasty.There were lots of baked items on display. The guy was attentive and checked everything was ok.The atmosphere was old style America.An old style American family run bakery and well worth a visit.Parking: Parking was right outside.“
“My fiance and I (finally) got the chance to eat dinner at Melissa's. The food was delicious! We got specials all around... a trout dip for an appetizer and for entrees Salmon/Swordfish Fish Cakes and Lobster Ravioli. Normally I shy away from ordering ravioli out because I never feel like you get enough food. The portions were great and we left stuffed! Which was a shame since we didn't have any room to try dessert. :) Our service was also amazing -- it was a Monday night in the off season (so they had one waitress manning the whole place), but we never felt like we had to wait to get her attention. I'd highly recommend for a nice date night!“
“Sometimes there are going to be hiccups in providing a great dining experience. We had one of these last night while dining at the Hobbit. Why a 5 star review then? The Hobbit provides an great view and wonderful atmosphere for a higher end dining experience. Luke was a fantastic waiter! Extremely attentive, engaging, and personable. The menu had some outstanding options and provided to be tasty. We ran into an issue with one of the dishes. The owner was highly engaged in resolving the situation and went beyond what we were expecting to demonstrate their commitment to providing a quality dining experience. I'll definitely be returning in the future based upon the overall normal experience that we likely would have had 999 out of 1000 times and how the Hobbit rose to the occasion on that 1 time when things did not go as expected.“
“The best crab cakes I have ever had! No filler, all lump crab meat, and perfectly seasoned all throughout. Owners truly care about the quality of their food and take pride in excellent service. I would give a higher rating if I could. Give this place a try, you won't be disappointed!“
“We were here during bike week. We had 10 people at the house and everyone had a craving for a boil. The young folks at the steamers and counter were awesome, not the typical millennials. They were professional and fun to talk with. The wait was only a short bit and off to home. Everyone said it may have been the best meal the entire trip. We have a home a few miles away and We will be back. Best Pot on the Beach!“
“Jordan was our wonderful server who let us know the deals happening which was very informative, he was funny, and very sweet. We weren't going to say anything but he Overheard we were here for our anniversary and brought us cake at the end! 5 stars thank you!!“
“Fantastic food and service! You can enjoy the beautiful view of the marina, come enjoy the sunset or listen to a music band in the summer.We’ve ordered the lamb lollipops, blackened garlic shrimp, hawaiian BBQ shrimp, Mahi fingers, lump crab imperial, Caribbean chicken quesadilla, sweet Asian sesame wings, vine-ripened tomato (which is a Caprese salad), the peppercorn-crusted steak and of course, the pie in a jar. A lot of food, I know, but we just LOVE showcasing local food on our Never Dunn Eating page on YouTube, Instagram and Facebook.Everything was DELICIOUS! Such fresh, beautiful flavours, and wonderful service. Stacey was our server and was so kind and personable. We’ve also interacted with Kurt, the manager, and he was such a pleasant person. We can’t wait to come back!“
Seafood • $$
“My daughter and I went to Blue Coast Bethany as part of a girls weekend trip. It’s was absolutely FANTASTIC. The oysters were delicious and some of the freshest we’ve ever had. I had the seafood stew which had such a rich, and savory broth which highlighted the fish. My daughter had the crab cakes which were easily the best we’ve ever had. They had no fillers, all crab. Last, I cannot remember the last time we had a dinner in which the staff was not subtly nudging us to leave to turn the table over. It was a great experience, which we will not forget.“
“My wife and I shared a pizza and wings. It was the perfect amount of food. The uncle Joe pizza was just fantastic, the pizza sauce and the meatballs had great flavor and highly recommended. The jerk spiced wings were also excellent and great flavors. The staff were very attentive and friendly. Will definitely go again“
Seafood • $$
“Honestly. In my experience, if you get a crab cake at most restaurants in OC, they are quite often mediocre ( there are exceptions). I find if you want a terrific, all lump, fresh, properly seasoned crab cake, there are two carry outs, Uptown eats on the north end and Captain's Galley on the south end that have excellent crab cakes. We live nearby and get food from Captain's Galley regularly. Excellent crab cakes. They also have delicious homemade (I assume) potato chips (think Thrashers), excellent Cole Slaw and their Mac and cheese is out of this world! Highly recommended!“
“What an outstanding find! Having recently relocated to the area we are searching out our new favorite haunts. Have already returned twice, both times lucky to find seats at the busy bar. DiFebo's Caesar salad and chicken parm are among the very best I've had ANYWHERE, not just DE. They serve only house made pasta and bread to boot and one of the few spots in the area I've found that even offer espresso drinks so the cappuccinos being perfection was a joyful bonus. Top marks too for staff who were friendly helpful and attentive despite the full house to keep happy. Many more visits to come!Parking: Small lot that fills up quickly due to restaurant's popularity“
“Ordered takeout here on a rainy Wednesday. Online ordering was straightforward and pick up was convenient (reserved spot right in front and a pick up window on the deck). Food was good, but nothing spectacular imo. The greens were my favorite part of the meal. Mac and cheese could have used some more flavor. I would try again dining in because sometimes that's a better experience.“
“After stumbling out of a nearby establishment leaving because of bad service. We looked up places for an afternoon beer and food. Found this amazing establishment, walked up the stairs and into the bar and instantly felt at home. Whole staff was topnotch instantly made you feel welcome. If I'm ever staying nearby again in OC, will definitely comeback!“
“It is odd that I'm going to review a place after stopping in for a $19 fish specials, but I am. I've eaten here a dozen times, and it is always fantastic. It is out of the area for me, and I forget about it sometimes. My father wanted good fish and we ended up here. It was not an ideal table for a server; we ate early (they are in their 80's) we ordered no apps, no booze, no dessert! We all got the fish board special, and the server was great! She did a great job and was just a great server. I had Monkfish and it was a) big b) really well cooked c) a nice fish to start with. The set up was fantastic with potatoes, beets snd greens. At $34 I would have been happy, at $19 I'll be back! The Mahi was great and Dad loved his Monkfish! Thanks“
Seafood Markets • $$
“Very nice seafood joint on the bay. Added some outdoor seating if you want to eat al fresco. Order food at the counter and get called when it's ready. Service has always been prompt and friendly even during the busy summer season. Prices are reasonable.“
“My husband and I celebrated our 49th wedding anniversary at this restaurant last night and it was perfect! The food was awesome, atmosphere great and our server did a perfect job of serving us. This was our second visit and we look forward to a return visit when we come back to the beach.“
“Hands down, 5 Stars. We were greeted with a whole lot of cheer. The food and service was excellent. Definitely an experience I will never forget. I will return next time in town. Sending a referral to any of my friends that visit Ocean City. This is a must have dining experience.“
“1st time here because I was catsitting for my sister and she left me a gift card to take our Mom to dinner. Great restaurant with great service & food. I definitely recommend a visit here. I had a mix of VA/MD salty oysters & the salmon. Great presentation & flavor!“
“Came here for my 44th birthday and really enjoyed it. The portions were huge, great value. We started with the crab dip, which was big enough for 4. It had huge chunks of crab. The pretzel sticks weren’t the easiest to navigate with the dip but were themselves good. I had the house special potato crusted salmon. My dad had the prime rib. We both were happy. There was no room left for dessert unfortunately. Decent wine selection but beer options were limited. Would definitely recommend, especially when their outdoor patio is open.“
Seafood • $$
“Don’t be fooled by the humble appearance! This place has outstanding fresh seafood. We had a fantastic lunch served by a fun and friendly waitress. I highly recommend the shrimp sliders and the raw oysters! Another plus is the dog-friendly patio with outdoor dining.“
“We shared the delicious and meaty cream of crab soup. The shrimp cocktail was good but the cocktail sauce was nothing special. We also shared the rib eye which was perfectly grilled and the mashed potatoes and spinach were delicious.Our server was Anna and she was very pleasant and did a wonderful job. We were staying at the hotel and we were impressed.“
“A group of 6 of us had dinner here this weekend and very much enjoyed it. We ordered the garlic shrimp appetizer, steak skewers, the Star salad, crab cakes, the scallop bacon corn soup, and cream of crab soup. Everything was excellent. Our server was very attentive as well. We were told this was a fairly new chef so if you've been before, the menu has changed, they have specials, and it's really good food for a good price too. Also, they have a fireplace, lots of windows, vaulted ceilings, water and a pretty view. It's a small place so I recommend reservations.“
“This has to be one of the BEST Happy Hours in Ocean City. Multiple food options and great discounts for alcohol. We recommend going here. There is a quiet and relaxing environment on the main level. Upstairs is the open bar and lively area. The nachos were a great surprise and done differently than most places. Great caesar salad as well.“
“We had not been here in many years. The place has gotten even nicer than I remember. They have a very nice roomy outside and inside bar with plenty of seats. But get there early as they pack them in, even in the off season. The drinks are reasonably prices and food was awesome.“
“Wheelchair accessibility: It is not spacious inside but a wheel chair could get inside. My husband is in one currently so I do notice. It is winter here but there is outdoor seating available. The ground is crushed shell outside and super cute but not wheelchair friendly for a standard issue hard wheel type that we are using. My niece's wheelchair has inflated tires and could manage it if desired. We have dined outdoors there but usually we do "to go" as the name implies.... we are looking for "To Go" when we get food here. Always great food, nice staff, reasonably priced and actually very fast in and out.“
“Caroline served us. She was amazing, knowledgeable, and efficient. We will definitely be back! I ordered the Boardwalk BLT with advocado and a fried egg, HUGE sandwich but it is so good, I returned the next morning for another! Definitely a place to return to. The restaurant sits on the boardwalk with panorama views of the ocean. Incredibly beautiful!“
“Came during the off-season looking for a good meal. We came for lunch and everything was amazing. The food came out so fast and was delicious. Our server James was super attentive and helpful. A must-stop, especially during the off-season when it’s calmer.“
“My friend and I are from New Jersey, so we were a little confused about how to go about purchasing crabs the Maryland way. The woman at the window was incredibly nice and worked with us to figure out how many crabs we needed for a dinner of 4 and how to store them for our 4-hour drive home. While waiting for our crabs to be steamed, we peered over their tank of young blue crabs while she explained that they had a mere 4 hours after molting to collect them for soft shell crab. Following her instructions led to the successful delivery of delicious crabs, making for a very pleasant first experience with eating whole crab. Will be back next time we visit Assateague!“
“RUN HERE! This place is CHEAP! Not cheap in a negative way. Cheap as in last minute trip tryna budgeting, picky eaters, multiple heads to feed type cheap! However let's not get this confused the food is freaking amazing! There's not many places that's I'll eat cold next day buffalo wings...BUT THIS PLACE OH MY THEY WINGS ARE BETTER THR NEXT DAY!“
“I had a good experience at DB fries, the food was good, the fries were yummy, we got our food quick + it was pretty affordable! Me and my friends went to DB fries around 4pm on a Tuesday. There was no wait and our food came out pretty quickly. We had previously went around 8:30 pm and they were out of everything... make sure you go early! I got the crab cake sandwich and it was pretty delicious! It came with lettuce and tartar sauce. I'd happily get this again. I really liked the vibe of the place, the walk up and order concept was cool to see so close to the beach Overall, great experience“
“The lobster, crabmeat and mussels are very refreshing and delicious that my husband ordered the mussels twice. We've been there for lunch, but we know that the view at sunset time would be very gorgeous! They have only one server, maybe because of the holidays, but she's very attentive and helpful.“
“Shawn our bartender was awesome. He was friendly and attentive and made a mean Paloma. The food was good and fresh. We had the crab bisque and garlic muscles and Greek salad and calamari. Shawn was welcoming and made our visit very pleasant! We will come back.“
“I took my family and parents in law there as well as my wife's grandmother for our first time ever...We absolutely loved it ❤️ food came out nice and hot ,fresh foods were very fresh ,fried foods were fried to perfection ? ? and the sides were great with the exception of the old bay seasoned potatoe chips which were either over fried or old ,but since we did go there around the last hour they were open, I wouldn't say their chips aren't fresh all the time. In spite of the chips I would highly recommend this place for anyone hungry for any kind of seafood and if you like crab dips you need to try theirs, which comes with about 8-10 little baguette bread toasted perfectly. It was decadent!!!!Kid-friendliness: There was a high chair and even pictures for children to color and two crayons...“
“Really awesome experience. The crab dip is so amazing. Of course so are all the meals we had. Only slight little thing. We each had one drink, mine was empty before food and was not offered another. I usually take the second or third drinks if offered, but rarely ask. I feel like it's a refill, that I pay for. UT other than that, amazing!!!“
“Went to coins for the first time one 3/10 with my husband we absolutely loved it! Very cozy local feel lots of older customers. The service was great Angie was our server she was very sweet and took great care of us. We both ordered crab cake dinner which were amazing. We also had steamed shrimp as an appetizer and it was hands down the best steamed shrimp I’ve had in forever. Husband had Md crab soup and I had the blend which is cream of crab and md crab mixed it was amazing. We cannot wait to return.“
“We are new to Bethany, and was told to check this spot out. For lower slower DE this place has its act together. Great food, great service, great vibe with live music. Management and their staff are really doing a great job. Cant wait to come back.Dietary restrictions: Some great Gluten Free options.“
“I really enjoyed brunch today. The menu had so many interesting choices but I went with the beast burger. The burger was made with bison, elk, and wagyu meat. Cooked medium rare just the way I like. Topped with crab dip all on a great bun. I substituted the sweet potato fries for regular fries and the we are great.Service was great and I really enjoyed the views. I definitely will go back.“
“So sorry I didn't take a picture of our dinner! We had the very best Anniversary dinner, the best service. Melissa took such good care of us. We were greeted by a lovely gentleman at the door who remembered us from years ago, what great service. Everything was fantastic, the Sunday supper meal of fried chicken was excellent. The fries, the raw oysters, the shrimp cocktail and the grilled oysters were all delicious. Loved the pickle margarita! Perfect sunset view, the best service and seafood.“
Seafood • $$
“We’ve ordered from Topsail Steamer in Bethany Beach several times over the past year and each time the meal has been outstanding. The seafood is super fresh and really easy to prepare using the included cooking instructions. The staff is very friendly and will review the instructions with you if you’ve never prepared a seafood boil before. We’ve recommended this place to several friends and they’ve all been impressed, as well. Highly recommended!!“
“On the Bay Seafood is a seafood shack in Ocean City. Don't let the appearance fool you, this is some of the best seafood you can get in the area. The steamed shrimp and stuffed crab specials are great. I've been here a few times across a 10 year span and each time was great. They have been great for a long time.The prices are good and they serve a lot of people quickly.“
Cajun • $$
“This review was based on an off season visit for a cheer competition (Feb 25 2024). That being said, these were the best wings I had in the 3 days I was here, hands down.We visited 2 other well known pubs during our visit. 1st was Shotti's. The wings were good (k59 thai chili), but the fries were very dark, borderline burnt and we didn't care for them. That isn't a dig on Shotti's, but that's the second time we've been there and I don't think we'll be back.2nd was pickle pub. Staff was great, drinks were cheap, but food was so-so. Wings were also middle of the road (again Thai chili). The cheesesteak egg rolls were above average though.But Bourbon street's wings took the cake. This time Sriracha Lime, they were perfectly crispy outside and juicy inside without being underdone and still having good texture. My only complaint? No celery. Their fries are also great if not a little slaty.I'll come back to Bourbon St as I'll likely stay at the Holiday Inn Express attached to it, and I'll make sure to update any reviews associated ?“
“TL/DR - a great place to get snow and blue crab. Staff are fantastic, parking is good, and the food is greatStopped here from a recommendation of a local, and we were not disappointed! There is plenty of parking, seating inside and outside. The menu is simple, but I didn't make it past the "All you can eat" snow crab.A good selection of drinks on the menu as well. This is a place that I would detour to on future road trips!“
“We've been to One Coastal numerous times, and we have always had an outstanding experience. Amazing leek and potato soup, incredible catfish fried in cornmeal, and a tasty bavette steak with trumpet mushrooms, Brussels sprouts, and a delicious Bordelei sauce. Don't miss the desserts, they are once in a lifetime and so creative.“