50 Best Seafood Restaurants near Selbyville

“We always go to Catch 54 when at the beach. The food is amazing every single time, the service is great, and it’s just a wonderful atmosphere. I could not recommend Catch 54 enough! If there was only one restaurant that I was eating at while at the beach, it would be Catch 54!“

“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**“

“Great service, great drinks, great food!“

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

“Great Happy Hour specials - big oyster brews - solar polar , hammerhead great beers - oysters , pulled pork and fish and chips on HH menu . Also got the tuna nachos - not to miss . Bartenders friendly and very helpful .“

“Been coming here for years (even when it read a tackle shop!) and it's always perfect. Definitely one of my favorite places when I'm in Fenwick Island visiting my parents. The scallops are always the best!!!!“

“One of the better family owned restaraunts in the area. Easy phone in orders if there's any issues they always make it right the staff are the nicest u can find just about anywhere the prices are slightly higher but worth it for the service. One of our favorite fill ups on the way to the beaches.“

“Jesse was THE MAN!!! What a cool dude. Very welcoming, genuine and accommodating!

The scallops, and tuna Asian style broth dish were absolutely fantastic!

Also, huge brownie points for loving on our pooch as much as we do! Pup cups, dog bowls and a lot of compliments from staff about the beauty of our boxer!

12/10 would recommend!“

“Crabs are always awesome. Great specials and the BEST customer service. The woman taking the orders is the sweetest woman.“

“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!“

“So happy we stopped in for the first time leaving our place in OC. The food was awesome and the service. we will return soon“

“Appetizers, entrees and desserts were great...esp. the smoked fish appetizer, roasted duck entree and the bumbleberry pastry dessert. Highly recommend!“

“We have been going to OC every July for 7+ days for decades & happened upon The Lobster Shanty last year. We know most of the great dining spots in OC but we were so happy to have found this place!! Great food & the Quahog & Scallop Chowdah is absolutely delicious!! We came from the ferry straight to The Lobster Shanty! Our waiter Vinny was the best!! Such a nice young guy, very attentive, quick, & super helpful with our questions about crabbing! He is the best! We’ll be back during our stay so I can have your awesome Lobster Roll 😋(& I can’t pass on that Chowdah!) ~The Murphy’s ~ Greenwood Lake, NY“

“Perfect meal. Perfect service. Couldn’t ask for more. Clean, quick, tasty, selection, service. It was all phenomenal. Good price and great people. Host at front door great! Waitress Tiffany awesome. Bartender drinks perfect. Owners Matt and Brooke so nice. Great experience. Def on my fav list“

“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.“

“Big Fish Grill is one of our favorites at the beach! The food is always excellent, as it was this time around. The chicken carbonara, surf & turf, and charcoal shrimp were delicious meals that our family enjoyed. In addition to the great food, our service was the best I can remember. Robbin, our server, was attentive to our needs, bringing our daughter extra lemons and getting the kitchen to do her grilled shrimp without the "spices". She was so pleasant and as our daughter stated, "she's the best server ever"! We'd agree. Wonderful spot, wonderful food, wonderful service!“

“Great crabs! Thank you Jennifer for accommodating my last minute hankering for crabs. So happy I stopped, I will be back.“

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

“Absolutely amazing! I sent my 2 sons who are 16!! They had a blast! The crew was so helpful and kept checking on my boys! Captain Chris was so nice and kind! The 2 Mates Philomena and Steve were great and kept making sure the boys were ok and kept helping them as needed! They will definitely go again!!!!! Such a great experience for them!!!“

“Always stop on our way into OC and first night is feast night. OUTSTANDING crabs as always!“

“We heard our favorite bartender Jen Lowe was back on Wednesdays night so we booked and extra night to be able to stop by the Shark to say Hello. Happy hour at the Shark is our favorite place to go while visiting the Ocean. This was night number 3 for us this trip and as always the food was delicious maybe better than in years past. Always fresh served hot and always with a warn friendly smile. It’s always good to go the a place that’s has a feel like “Cheer’s “ atmosphere. Where they greet you like family and make sure you leave happy and looking forward to your next visit. So visit the Shark the best food in all of Ocean City.“

“The service was great, the food was great, period. Other places should take notes, this is how an oyster fritter sandwich is done. It was light and crispy with plenty of oysters. The fritter takes up the whole slice of bread. This sandwich is a good deal at $12. I have to warn you though, get there early, they sell out pretty quickly and when you try one, you will understand why. If you love oysters, give this place a try. You won't regret it.“

“Waiter was awesome. Kept up on drinks and food. Very attentive.“

“Barrett was our server. She is the best .we had crab cake and ahi tuna food was delicious. The corn on the cob was fantastic“

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

“Today was our first visit. The waitress was very friendly and attentive. The restaurant was very clean and nicely decorated. My husband and his sister both got seafood and said it was fantastic!!!! My grilled chicken salad was very good! Our son loved his chicken tenders and applesauce. I would definitely recommend Waterman's. We will definitely be back next year when we come down for vacation. 👍“

“Oyster Rockefeller and bacon wrapped scallops were the best! The swordfish mashed potatoes and green beans was a banger too. So glad we stopped here on our last night. Everything was so delicious!“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I cannot say enough amazing things about Fishtails! My son and his father recently ate here while visiting Ocean City, and after he came back home to St. Mary’s County, we realized his phone had been left behind. When I called the restaurant, not only did they confirm they had it, but the manager, Johnny, immediately offered to send it back to us. He asked for my address and shipped it straight to our home — no charge, no hassle, no questions asked. In a world where good customer service is hard to find, this went above and beyond anything I could have expected. This level of kindness, honesty, and genuine care for customers is rare, and it speaks volumes about the type of people who run this restaurant. Even though we live hours away, they treated us like locals and family. Thank you so much, Johnny and the team at Fishtails, for going the extra mile — you’ve earned a lifelong fan in me, and we’ll be sure to visit every time we’re back in Ocean City. 🌊🐟💙 From my son: “I really enjoyed my time at fish tales,the food is great,service is also great,and I even left my phone there 4 hours away and they shipped it without any trouble. This is a really a good place, I would 100% recommend!! ““

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

“We stopped at Reel Inn on a whim because the weather was too beautiful not to sit outside, and it ended up being our favorite meal of the trip! Tucked bayside in the Harbour Island Association complex, the vibe was lowkey with a gorgeous view. Our server Natalie was super friendly, and everything we ordered was excellent, the mozzarella sticks were classic but perfectly cooked, the Assawoman combo (scallops, shrimp, and tuna bites) was outstanding, the chicken sandwich had amazing sauce, the fries were hot, the coleslaw was delicious, and the drinks were great. Truly a wonderful night, and we’d absolutely go back.“

“My favorite place to grab a snack on the boardwalk! Foods always good, and is served fast.“

“Had a wonderful surprise vegan dinner of “fish” and chips and an ice cold IPA. Food was great but what truly made our night was our server, Payton. Made great recs, was crazy friendly and took the time to chat while also providing great service. We will be back!“

“Decided for a change this year after our usual AYCE crab spot jacked their prices by 35%. We were not disappointed. Excellent seafood and AYCE blue crab or Snow Crab. Reasonably priced. Clean and great service. On the bay in OCMD. Very attentive wait staff. Will be back.“

“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!“

“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.“

“Food and service was awesome“

“Best clam chowder I’ve ever had.“

“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“

“Great food and atmosphere.“

“Great atmosphere. Amazing crushes. We did not have the usual great service our last visit, but I chalk that up to “new summer help.” The blackened scallops w/ crab imperial is delicious.“

“The portions are great! Loved the interior! Reservation for 7 no problem getting one on a Saturday night. Service was first class!“

“This place is awesome. Great food every time“

“Our Go To place on the bay in OC MD-always a great time, best staff, food, drinks and the view in incredible. Nautical style with class and a great fun crowd!! Stop in you'll love it. Highly Recommend- Mark Hozey“

“Great food with great service.“

“We wanted to try something local on the way home from the beach and GPS took us to Shaka Shack!!! It was soooooo good! Hit the spot for sure. The crab dip is the best I ever had!“

“I had the best fish dinner at the Bull. Blackened Red Snapper on top of a fresh quality salad!“

“best boat ride ever! went with 4 kids and 3 adults and had so much fun“

“We visit De Lazy Lizard every time we come to ocean city! We love sitting on the bay and watching the boats pass. The food is always delicious, the atmosphere is unmatched and we always have the best wait staff! Remus was our waiter this time and he was so kind and personable. He made a drink recommendation and it was delicious! If youre ever in the area and want a reasonably priced meal thats tasty, paired with a fun vibe, check this place out!“

“We were an hour late with our reservation, but they still let us come; even though they were closing in a half hour. Food and service were excellent! We’ll definitely be back next time we come down to OC!!“

“Greeted by the manager, Mike and quickly served. didn't have to wait for long to get.the BEST watermelon crush! ($9!!) Fresh pureed watermelon and not short on vodka! The tuna nachos were FULL of fresh tuna. We also enjoyed the chefs special curry salmon and shrimp over linguine. Carley Twigg was playing guitar on the patio. 10/10 evening!“