50 Best Bars in Ocean City

“One of my favorite and have to go places when I’m in ocean city. Best service, amazing food and the absolute best waffles! I would wait all day for a seat. That’s how good the food is.“

“This place was right in front of our hotel so it was nice to able to be able to walk right out and get a drink. The frozen drinks were great! Standard size drinks were $12 which seemed be about standard for the boardwalk. You aren't allowed to drink on the boardwalk so it was nice to have a place right off the boardwalk where you could sit and have a drink and be outside.“

“I didn't eat here, barking was rather easy. It's the epitome of a dve bar. I loved it, it's an iconic place and anybody who's a a lover of dive bars has to hit ths joint. I'm coming back at the end of April. I hope they're open“

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

“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!“

“We went on Friday 10/24/25 everything was outstanding like the past 5 times we were there this past summer. Everything i have eaten there was spectacular and the cocktails were spot on.“

“Went to see houses of the holy, great show, great beer menu and primo hoagies aside of them.“

“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“

“I have been going to the purple Moose for over 20 years. It only feel like each year is getting better and better and better. Staff is one of the best for a bar. Biker week was okay they did not allow anybody with colors or patches. This is Dave from Dover Delaware I will see you next year.“

“Great place to chill period“

“Went on a friend's recommendation. I love the atmosphere of the bar and the staff is excellent. But really the food is the star. Amazing options and everything was good from the brisket chili and the chorizo burger to the French fries and assortment of sauces. Food presentation was spot on. If I wasn't so hungry, I would've gotten pics.“

“This is my favorite place to relax in Ocean City. Drinks are ok. Service is always excellent. Food is... there if you need it. The atmosphere is perfect - tiki bar, pool, and live music. If you're looking for a day drinking spot, The Caribbean Pool bar is the best in OC.“

“Right on the bay where we had a hotel wonderful little 50-yard walk maybe always kept clean the services very friendly laid-back outdoor seating they have music like Thursday Friday Saturday. We did have a sandwich there. It was good at average prices we've gone there almost every evening just to sit back and relax play some cards and listen to music.“

““Atrium Café served me the best omelette with wheat toast! The white cheese just melts in your mouth, and the sausage was absolutely delicious. Highly recommend!”“

“An Ocean City staple! Great food and wonderful service! I definitely recommend this restaurant!“

“This place is amazing! We shared a large order of fries and we had the OPB burger and the jerk chicken sandwich. Everything was fresh, made to order and perfectly prepared! Even the honey mustard was on point haha… and no, I wasn’t drunk when we ordered. Completely 100% sober.I would definitely come back!“

“love matt he’s so much fun and gave the best experience we literally come every time he works just to see him“

“We had dinner on the top deck of the restaurant and the view was spectacular of the Bay. My husband ordered the biggest soft shell crab sandwich that we've ever seen and I ordered the crab imperial which was huge and all crab meat, no filler. Both meals were excellent. Our waiter, Dallas, was super nice and very attentive. We would recommend this restaurant highly“

“Tracey was an amazing bartender! she was welcoming and so much fun. I'll definitely be back!“

“On Monday, August 4th, we had a party of 18 for light fare dining and drinks. Our server, Nikki, was exceptional. Professional, accommodating, super nice and was so efficient. Our food was delivered timely and everyone was pleased with the quality and temperature of the menu items ordered. Not an easy task for such a large party and on a very busy night. Drinks orders were also served timely and were delicious. Thank you Thomas, Nikki and staff for a wonderful evening.“

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

“In from Pittsburgh on vacation. Food was incredible and the staff was a little hard to understand but very attentive and the place just rocked it out.“

“food is amazing and service is great!! pool is heated as well and sun hits perfect on it!“

“We went 3/31/2025 had great food and drinks and a superb service would recommend to go their“

“We love stopping here. Great staff, fun atmosphere & tasty food. Our favorite location is on the boardwalk so you can still enjoy the beach weather while dinning. The staff really makes this place in my opinion. Its a must stop bar/restaurant when we are in town. Monster margarita is just that and the burritos are HUGE. Thanks Guidos Burritos !“

“Best Shrimp Salad Thank You! 😋“

“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 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!! ““

“What a great show on NYE! Fuzz Box Piranha nailed it!! The female bar tender was amazing and made me a mocktail based off of one of the available cocktails. Being alcohol free has its drawbacks in taste when going to bars with friends. Thank you for a great evening.“

“It was a great experience at OC chopsticks, Asian Bristo“

“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 steamed shrimp in OC“

“Lovely place. Would go again“

“This place is definitely a MUST for breakfast! Hands down the best around OC! The food is perfectly prepared by Hutch, and Nick is a great server. Without a doubt our new go to! Can’t wait to try lunch and dinner here. The prices are very reasonable, and the restaurant is spotless!“

“great place great staff . Chicken cheese steak best in ocmd“

“Started with the tour of the distillery. It was worth every penny (only 15 pet person). The tour guide was great, they really committ to the prohibition theme. The tastings are delicious and I even bought a bottle to take home.
Had dinner afterwards. Food was really good. Got the pushcart trio, the sausage and beef are the absolute best and the plantains were cooked well. Went in early May so it was still off season. Definitely recommend the tour and dinner here. Beautiful water front seating. Love the sand and tropical theme throughout the place.“

“The food and service were great!“

“Good spot for dinner outside! We went for happy hour 5-6pm and got two for one drinks, which I would recommend doing if you want to come and save money. There was also live music.

Our server was very friendly and explained some of the menu items to me. He said there is a separate fryer for shrimp to prevent cross contamination for seafood allergies, but that there isn’t one for gluten free items (French fries).

Also if you are in your early twenties keep in mind that they are strict about carding. My boyfriend and I are both over 21 but had our IDs questioned by the security at the entrance.“

“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.“

“We had a great experience at Dead Freddies, and Jade was a huge part of that! She was welcoming, attentive, and provided outstanding service throughout our visit. Jade was quick with refills, checked in on us regularly, and made sure everything came out exactly as ordered. Her friendly personality and positive attitude made us feel right at home. It’s clear she genuinely cares about her guests and takes pride in her work. We’ll definitely be back, and we hope to have Jade as our waitress again! Thank you for making our visit so enjoyable. 😊“

“An excellent seafood restaurant!! First time there and we’re blown away!!! Great job, Blu!!“

“Friendly Staff, good food and. nice atmosphere.“

“Olena is amazing!!! Busy as she was she still took care of everyone in a very timely fashion. ❤️“

“Our bartender / waitress was outstanding. She was attentive. She was observant. And she did everything she could do to confirm that we enjoyed every aspect of our visit. Would def. visit again.“

“Just visited this location was looking for some good wings young man working there was phenomenal. God bless him. He was very courteous very kind very helpful. Very prompt. I can’t give him enough stars and the wings that he suggested are phenomenal. They are the best wings A1.“

“Food is tasty and fresh, wine list is expansive“

“Mother's has an amazing happy hour and perfect atmosphere. The soft shell tacos rock. I'll always come here when I visit ocmd. Kelly is an awesome bartender, and I appreciate all the staff here for being so friendly and attentive.“

“I recommend coming to their happy hour. Smaller menu but great food and drink prices are very reasonable!“

“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)“