50 Best Seafood Restaurants near Ocean View

“We went to the NorthEast Seafood Kitchen for a birthday dinner. Even though they were full, they worked us into a table to accommodate our crew- including two toddlers and a two-month old. We really appreciate getting seated so quickly, especially with the kids in tow. The food and drinks were amazing and our waiter was awesome and patient as we dealt with our kids 🩷 10/10 would go here again!“

“Cedar Land & Sea Kitchen is the best kept secret in the Eastern Shore. The bar is also fantastic.“

“Best clam chowder I’ve ever had.“

“My husband and I had the pleasure of dining here as we were a Veteran family invited to Bethany Beach with Operation SEAS the Day. Words can’t express our gratitude of the wonderful dinner that we had. The outdoor patio is beautiful and romantic. We both ordered the ribeyes and they were delicious, juicy, and tender. The crab dip was the best I have ever eaten. We loved the cream of crab and French onion soups. The servers were friendly and took very great care of us. This restaurant is must if you are in town, we will definitely come back when we return to Bethany Beach.“

“Highly recommend. Picked up our boil for two and added extra shrimp to our order. One of the best boils we’ve had. Will definitely order again when coming back to ocean city!!“

“We had a great birthday dinner! Our server, Aidee was top notch. Managers Ricardo & Jordan were also very welcoming and informative. We love Off The Hook thus the reason I chose this restaurant for my birthday dinner. Thanks again to Aidee, Ricardo & Jordan!“

“I have been missing some good seafood from my country and I say let’s try this place. No regrets. The food was great, pretty laid back ambiance. Customer service was A1. Keep doing you Rusty Jimmy.“

“Totally enjoyed our delicious dinner & drinks with beautiful water views. Lavender lemon drop martini, grilled oysters, grilled salmon on beet outer & warm beignets with caramel sauce for dessert. Our waitress, Peyton, was very friendly offering wonderful recommendations all with a sweet smile. Cozy coastal atmosphere! We’ll definitely be back!!“

“My guests and I did not go to Blue Coast expecting 25% off on Weds night. But we got it! We picked Blue Coast for its great food, lovely ambiance, and outstanding service. They delivered all of that! Again. Thank you to our server, Kelsey, and the entire team. We had a lovely evening. And what a surprise to receive 25% off on Weds night. We ordered appetizers and dessert to make up the difference of the discount.“

“Food was amazing as well as their service“

“Had our first visit to Lobster Shanty yesterday. Definitely WILL NOT be our last ! Food,staff and atmosphere were outstanding. Portions and price very reasonable. Highly recommend !“

“Our food was delicious, but what was also great was Colleen. She couldn’t do enough for the four of us to make our lunch 👍 great.You have a jem of a server. Lynn 1/27/24“

“Yes we did wait on hour for our table but we went at 6:30pm and it’s a small place. We had drinks at the bar and they were delicious! Our waiter Devyn was amazing! He was so friendly and took all of our jokes like a trooper lol. Food was so delicious and we will be definitely go back on our next visit to Bethany Beach!!“

“Delicious food, fabulous owners. Get an old fashioned, stay longer than you planned. It’s all worth it.“

“One of the best meals we have had locally in a very very long time! I’m so glad we ended up here because the neighbors had some not nice staff. Freaking fantastic food!!! We will be regulars 🦀“

“Our family loves Rippons! We live locally and have supported many local businesses for steamed crabs. We have found that Rippons has the best steamed crabs! Last weekend we ordered a bushel of crabs, all were heavy, full and fresh, not one had a “paper shell” or mushy. If you have not tried Rippons for your seafood, it is well worth your business. **The Gates Family**“

“Our first visit there. I had shrimp and grits that were excellent. Very original Louisiana flavor. My wife had crab cakes with a house made sauce that was awesome. Our server, Luke, was fabulous also. Will definitely be returning.“

“I would absolutely recommend this hidden gem!💎“

“The Maryland crab soup is the best I have ever had ! The Sunday night crab cake special was delicious - crab cakes - all limp and fries - yum !“

“Friendly place to watch a football game“

“We finally decided to give Alley Oops a try and honestly… we were shocked at how good the food was. You never expect arcade food to come out at this level, but everything we ordered completely exceeded expectations.

The fish and chips were fantastic. The fries were crispy, well seasoned, and addicting on their own, but the real star was the fish. You get two thick pieces of flaky cod that were fried beautifully with a crisp golden coating that stayed crunchy while still being light.

We also ordered the filet medallions and shrimp entrée and were seriously impressed. The steak was tender, juicy, and packed with flavor, while the shrimp were cooked perfectly with a bright, savory seasoning that made them stand out. Everything sat over a bed of flavorful rice alongside a colorful vegetable medley of carrots, peppers, and green beans that tasted fresh and well prepared instead of like an afterthought.

The atmosphere was also really fun and unique. It’s honestly nice having the restaurant, arcade, and bowling all under one roof because there’s constantly energy around you and plenty to do. The only downside is that you can definitely hear everything from the arcade area, so it can get pretty noisy during busy times.

What really made the experience stand out though was the service. We had a gentleman named Collin who was incredibly friendly, attentive, and genuinely down to earth. He was very knowledgeable about the menu, helped guide us toward great choices, and even gave us awesome recommendations for other places around town to try. It was refreshing having service that felt so personal and welcoming.

For a place known more for games and entertainment, the quality of the food truly blew us away. Definitely one of the biggest surprises of our Ocean City trip and somewhere we’d absolutely come back to eat again.“

“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!“

“I highly recommend FINS Fenwick for event planning and good eats. The entire staff from the managers, waitress and cooks handled my mother’s memorial lunch with attentiveness and professionalism. I can’t identify anything I wish was done differently so I was blown away! Special thanks to Alicia, Jason and Stephanie O.“

“Best hamburgers at the beach, by far. And the Monday all day burger special makes them even better. Great food, great service.“

“We love this restaurant. The food has been upgraded and the service is friendly and accommodating. My husband & I have a group of Happy Hour friends that we frequent Seaside almost every Friday. Going tonight for Date Night.“

“We dined at One Coastal over the weekend. We had four people in our party and everyone ordered a different item on the menu. Food was fantastic! I enjoyed a simple pasta dish that was the most delish meal I’ve had in years. I shared with everyone at the table and everyone loved it. My husband had the pork chop and reported that it was delicious. My daughter had the scallops and said they were perfect. Her boyfriend had the flank steak and it looked terrific. But my pasta was PERFECTION!“

“I highly recommend Yellowfins!!! The crab cakes are out of this world good!!“

“we actually didn't come for the crabs. 🙃 we love crab, but didn't want to pick. I had the grilled mahi special and my husband had the portobello mushrooms burger and oysters to start. we also shared the boom boom shrimp. The french fries that came with both meals might have been the best I've ever had. hand cut, skin on and CRISPY. We used a gift card I'd bought for your black Friday deal - hope you do that again!“

“Had a great experience at Harpoon Hanna's! We started with the Smash Burger Buddies appetizer, which was a perfect way to kick off the meal. For our entrées, the Blackened Shrimp Wedge and the Buffalo Chicken Wrap were both fresh, flavorful, and generously portioned. We also enjoyed a couple of Orange Crushes that were refreshing and paired perfectly with the food.

The service was friendly, the atmosphere was fun and relaxed, and everything came out quickly. Great food, great drinks, and a great waterfront vibe. We'll definitely be back!“

“I came for dinner and ordered the fresh tuna and it was delicious, cooked perfectly. The cucumber sauce was a nice touch and the vegetables were crisp and not saturated with oils or butter. I would definitely recommend this restaurant, and I will be back.“

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

“5 Stars great drinks if you want the best“

“Amazing service and delicious food. It is a must visit every year during our family beach vacation. I highly recommend the hot crab roll and the crab cake! Don’t pass on the chocolate chip cookies either!“

“We visited the Crab Bag Gift Shop while at the beach last month and the customer service was excellent! They did not have what we needed in our size so the manager,Julie, offered to order and ship it to us. She was extremely helpful and pleasant. The store has a large variety of anything Maryland and of course anything to do with crabs, if you haven't done so already you should definitely check it out! We also ate at the restaurant, and the crabs were some of the best we've ever had.“

“Visited the restaurant for the first time last week. What a beautiful place filled with friendly and amazing staff. The food is 10/10 and so are the drinks! Everything I tried tasted absolutely delicious and looked impeccable! I can’t wait to go back and try different options from their menu!“

“Love this place. Great refresh of a beach classic. Love the pantry where you can grab coffee, breakfast and pastries and provisions. The happy hour is great in the main restaurant. I can’t say enough about this gem. Also, Fridays they host a farmers market.“

“Thank you for having your mobile stand in Tennessee. In my 54 years of life, I’ve NEVER had a burger as delicious as the one I got. I plan to try your other meal options whenever I see the truck. If the burger was that awesome, I have no doubt that the rest of the menu will be just as amazing. I hope to see you at Portobello ALOT more, you will definitely have my business 💯“

“A must if you’re in Ocean City or in the Delmarva 🏄‍♂️“

“My family and I frequent Bethany Beach each summer and Bethany Blues has become one of our absolute favorites. We typically order carry out but this most recent trip we decided to dine in and I wanted to write this specifically in regards to that experience. Everything was delicious, they were super busy but we still got our food quickly and correctly which is always a plus. The manager for the evening came around when our waiter informed him that someone in our party had a gluten intolerance. The manager came over and was so friendly, and knowledgeable about every item on the menu and exactly which items and sauces contained gluten and which did not. For someone to take this extra time and attention for something that at other restaurants is commonly overlooked meant so much to us, we wanted to be sure to recognize and give credit where credit was due. Thank you and we will absolutely be back on our next trip down! ☺️“

“Visited Ropewalk for Memorial Weekend and we had to come back in bethany again yesterday. The food is always amazing, and the family absolutely loves the atmosphere here. Our server, Leart, was fantastic really excellent service. Highly recommend!“

“Last Friday, my wife and I went to the paradise pub for dinner. I have to say, the service was extremely outstanding. Every time one of the waitresses that past our table , asked if we needed something or if everything was OK. They were all extremely attentive, especially one of the managers Kristen, I believe. I think Paradise pub should be extremely proud of the staff. The food was delicious. My wife loved her cheesesteak, and I enjoyed the flounder pounder, immensely. I highly recommend this place for its fun atmosphere.“

“I got the cod tacos and they were incredible!! Quick service too!“

“Nori did another outstanding presentation of sushi at our local Derby event! As always the sushi was mouth watering delish! Nori always over delivers!“

“The service was good. Cameron did a great job. crabs was as good as can be expected for this time of year. They even tolerated us there past closing(sorry about that you all)“

“My family had our Thanksgiving meal here this year 2025. It was fantastic. We had all of our holiday favorites plus there was a charcuterie table that was one of the best I’d ever enjoyed. They were very busy for the holiday and handled that immaculately!“

“I lived in NYC for years. As a result, I was fortunate enough to have access to some of the freshest seafood in the world. I cook a lot -- and I'm really, really picky when it comes to buying fish. And let me tell you...this place has the freshest / best in the area. The salmon and halibut are standouts -- but I've never had even a mediocre piece of fish from this place. Five stars and two thumbs up.“

“The entire space is so gorgeous and cozy AND the food is delicious. Understatement of the year. We also had the magical Kendall who was patient, attentive, and beyond kind while running around the entire dining room. We can't wait to come back! 15/10“

“One of our regular go-to’s. A home-cooked meal when you don’t want to stay home or cook a meal! Laric was our server last night. Wonderful personality, sense of humor and attentiveness. He gets 5 stars, too!“

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“The restaurant has a casual bar atmosphere. The food was very good and the staff is well trained and friendly. We had excellent wing, a huge bar pretzel with dipping sauces and a great salad. Hot food was hot cold food was cold. Everything was delicious. The manager was friendly and helpful. We will go back there when we are in the area.“