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.“

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

“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 🏄‍♂️“

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

“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.“

“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“

“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.“

“We love going in and getting a couple drinks when we walk the boardwalk. Stopped in recently and we really love the renovation job. Everything looked amazing. My go to cream and orange frozen drink was great as always. Also tried one of the new shots called blue steal white tea. It was so good, I got another one lol bartender was friendly and attentive. Wish I could have got his name. But it was a great time overall.“

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

“Myself and my 4 friends came here for the 4th of July and Daniel was absolutely amazing! He took our photos and framed them for us to capture memories of a lifetime. We don’t get to see each other too much anymore and our annual4th of July trip was made so much better bc of Daniel“

“The food here is amazing! We had the brisket and tacos and I can't decide which was better! Everything had so much flavor and was just an unexpected flavor combination that made my taste buds really happy! We enjoyed our dinner so much that we returned for lunch a few days later!“

“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.“

“Great place to chill period“

““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!”“

“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 !“

“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.“

“We started going here because it was my brother's favorite place to go in Ocean City and I wanted to honor his memory. However it's become our favorite place to go for a beer and hang out. The bartenders were awesome and we enjoyed hanging out with fellow patrons. We love that they are police and fire friendly as well. Already can't wait to go back on our next trip.“

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

“Golden Sands Ocean Resort was absolutely phenomenal and a great experience. They were professional and super attentive to every need during our stay! We already want to come back next year. ❤️“

“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“

“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!“

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

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

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

“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“

“This place is a hidden gem, a little hard to find, but once we were here we enjoyed sitting outside on the sandbar, live music, and a beautiful view of the bay. The service and food was amazing. We tried the shrimp quesadilla, fish tacos, crab cake tacos, crab dip fries, and a noodle bowl with shrimp. Everything was so delicious!!! Ignore old reviews, that was not our experience at all! Give this place a try!“

“Best steamed shrimp in OC“

“The cheese fries are the best around! Really enjoyed the Cajun chicken too. They could use another server, one person covered the bar and all the tables. Dontmlet the restaurant being at a gas station fool you, food is delicious and my daughter wants to go back every time we are in the area.“

“Lovely place. Would go again“

“Tried dinner here for the first time. Got a Ceasar salad that was delicious the croutons were amazing. Got the jerk chicken quesadilla and it was good flavor a little dry can tell it’s more a dry rub. Lacked a little on amount of cheese inside. But they were still good. My daughter’s boyfriend got the jerk chicken appetizer as his meal. They tasted better than they looked. He liked them but said he probably would not get again. My daughter got the chicken cheesesteak and she loved it. Make sure to ask everything that is on it because menu does not say it comes with tomatoes and lettuce and onions just says sauce and steak. They were pretty busy had about a 20 min wait which was not bad since they said hour. It is very loud but it’s to be expected but great if you love live music. The server was very good but because they were so busy took awhile sometimes before she came back but that is to be expected when so busy. Drinks were ok but not consistent in flavor or amount of alcohol. Everything was good and glad we tried but would probably not come back again for dinner. But they do have an amazing sunset.“

“The food and service were great!“

“This is always a must stop for us in OC! This time did not disappoint- great as always! Great service, beautiful outdoor seating, and the food is fantastic. I always get the honey do grilled chicken sandwich and pasta salad - absolutely delicious! Hubby got the crusty crab sandwich- crispy chicken with crab dip on top. Fries are delicious too. My fav drink is the drunken pirate. Go and enjoy ! Very family friendly with play structures and sand for the kids. Their kids chicken nuggets are so good that I like them too. 😊😂“

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

“Go there and request Sunni as your server. She was absolutely amazing in making my little girl feel special which made the experience that much better. Cheers to this place for hiring servers that interact and create an enjoyable atmosphere.“

“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.“

“I was coming off the beach and wasn’t feeling well a young lady on vacation with her family stopped to help me. We got to the steps of Lennys and asked them to get me some water. The sweetest waitress helped me to the bathroom and offered to wait for me. Your guest waited at the foot of the steps and watched my belongings. I didn’t catch either of their names and other staff could have been involved I was pretty dizzy and not feeling well at all. I just want you to know how awesome your staff is and will always be thankful. I live in NC and visit my mother here every summer and will continue to visit Lennys yearly. This happened today Aug 23, 2022 3-4 pm. Thank you again to the sweetest, kindest waitress!“

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

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

“Had an awesome experience getting takeout. James (goes by Jay) was working alone. He made great recommendations and prepared our food super fast. My cheesesteak was awesome and Jay couldn't have been nicer! Will definitely come back!!!“

“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.“

“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.“