50 Best Seafood Restaurants in Ocean City

“Best Crabs in OC! I said what I said! I love this place in spring or summer never disappoints!“

“As someone who has vacationed to OC three times. We have never been to a higher end restaurant before and had no idea what to expect. The added 20 percent was a bit confusing but the food was delicious, the staff was amazing and it was a great experience for sure. I definitely didn't expect to spend what we did but it was a once in a lifetime experience for us and it was worth it for sure!“

“The Tide Room at The Shore Beach Club: A Delightful Dining Experience Last evening, we had the pleasure of dining at The Tide Room at The Shore Beach Club in Ocean City, Maryland. Our reservation was for 8:15 PM, and despite potential parking challenges, we found it surprisingly easy to find a spot. The restaurant’s recent remodel is evident as you walk up the stairs into the inviting dining area. Upon arrival, we were promptly greeted at the hostess stand and seated immediately. We appreciated the choice between indoor and outdoor seating, and the variety of seating options available, from semi-circle couches to large arrangements for bigger parties. Our server was attentive from the start, quickly providing us with water, drinks, and menus. After a brief look at the menu, we received a thorough rundown of the evening’s specials. The noise level was perfect, allowing for a pleasant conversation, and the open-air setting provided a comfortable breeze. For appetizers, we chose the crab dip and crab deviled eggs. While both were enjoyable, the crab deviled eggs stood out as the better of the two. I also tried a drink called “Lost in the South,” a refreshing blend of lemon and bourbon that became my favorite part of the evening. For the main course, I opted for the boardwalk fries with a crabcake, a dish labeled as an Eastern Shore Maryland specialty. It was served with tartar sauce and met my expectations with its classic flavors. To finish off the meal, we each selected different desserts. The restaurant’s take on the Maryland Smith Island cake, a cookies and cream version, was a delightful surprise and possibly even better than the traditional version. I highly recommend trying it if it’s available. Overall, The Tide Room offers a wonderful dining experience with excellent service, a comfortable atmosphere, and delicious food. It’s definitely worth a visit if you’re in Ocean City.“

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

“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!“

“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“

“We were staying a few blocks away and found this place while walking the avenue. We went the night before leaving OC and were sorry we hadn't found it sooner or else we would have been back. The place was busy for a Saturday night, and we went about 5pm and were able to take advantage of the happy hour until 6pm. We were seated upstairs right away and had drinks and appetizers to start. the entrees came shortly after, and all was good! The server (Tenijah) was great! She had a great personality, a nice smile and checked on us the whole time we were there. She actually told us that she had only been there a couple of weeks, which we found hard to believe because she was excellent. She also told us that you are open all year .We will definitely be back.“

“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.“

“Crab meat was fantastic. Service was excellent!“

“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!!!“

“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.“

“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!! ““

“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!“

“The best crab cake I’ve had in Ocean City! Can’t wait to go back!“

“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. 👍“

“Food was really good.
Atmosphere and service was awesome. Our server was oretty busy, and could have asked us to give up the table to sit more people. He was happy to let us leave our stuff at the table and take our kids to play games in the arcade.
Would recommend to all families, or couples on a date!“

“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“

“The food here was great.“

“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 have been here many times but haven’t been in a little bit. Stopped in for the 2 for 1 drink special and an appetizer and had the pleasure of Dominique being our bartender. She’s the sweetest and an absolute vibe to be around. Definitely recommend stopping in for at least a drink and having her as your bartender!“

“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!“

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

“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.“

“So many options to pick from on the menu. Kayla our waitress was one of the best we had all week. All the food came out quick, and drinks never went empty. Added this to our list of must stops when we are in town.“

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

“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!“

“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!“

“A+. Love Macky's! Great food, great staff!“

“Great food...great service ... great atmosphere“

“My wife just left there, and enjoyed our experience very much. The crabs and the sevice were great ! Would most certainly recommend!!“

“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“

“Rhino Chasers, Ahi Guac, Vermicious Knid pizza. Would I recommend. Absolutely. So good. The portions are generous. We finished the fries and gauc, and could only down one slice of pizza. So full. And the happy hour Sangria was wonderful as well. Glad I finally got to try this place. Go early for immediate seating.“

“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.“

“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.“

“Hands down the BEST Italian meal we’ve ever had. We had Mozzarella in Carrozza, so delicious. My husband is a self-proclaimed veal snob and he said the veal Marsala was absolutely the best he’s had (and he’s had a lot fro over!) I had the Tagliatelle alla Bolognese. The pasta was clearly made fresh and cooked perfectly. The bolognese was so flavorful but not heavy. Portions are refreshingly sized appropriately and so completely satisfying. Generally we’re not dessert eaters, mostly due to being overfilled by oversized portions. Ordering dessert from Ristorante Antipasti was a forgone conclusion. I don’t know which was better, the Chocolate Lover’s cake or the Vanilla Butter Cake. Been coming to Ocean City for years and this was our first visit to this restaurant and now tops the list of favorites. Loved everything about it, atmosphere was relaxed but elegant, met the owner who was delightful and appreciative. Highly recommend!!“

“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)“

“100% recommend! The staff is not only best of OCMD, but the best I’ve experienced anywhere, and consistently! Coins is a “must” on my annual trip, and each time I am greeted with amazing staff, consistent service and a great crowd. Drinks and food are also always delicious, with a fabulous happy hour menu! Totally appreciate all that you do to make the world a better place :) XO“

“Where I dive into Ocean City’s finest Cioppino.“

“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“

“Nice ambiance i love ocean view, has a nice outdoor bar area and karoake sometimes. I like their AYCE crab legs and shrimp with fries hushpuppies and corn. You get your money's worth after 5 refills they cut you off though 2 clusters each refill and a handful of shrimp. No refill on corn or hush puppies.“

“One of the best crab cakes I’ve ever tasted“

“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.“

“We have been coming to Nicks for many years when we vacation in OCMD and we have never been disappointed. The ribs are Exceptionally Delicious and their other dishes are good as well! The staff is always friendly and attentive, so the service is top notch. We are always relaxed and comfortable…it’s such an enjoyable time! Oh, and it’s good for take-out too.“

“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!!“

“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!“

“just ordered a bunch of food from them again and as always great service (Lori Leigh)was super pleasant and patient as well as the guys in the back on the go and making it happen :) and accommodating,even when they are busy and dealing with a bunch of grumps or impatient people they remain polite and go out of their way to make the customers happy. the crabs and the rest of the food were great as always. never have had a bad meal even though it happens at places sometimes these guys and gals have always been super generous with their gratitude as well as portions. great specials too 🩵 thankyou for the wonderful hospitality“