2016 Winners Announced!
The polls are closed, the votes are tallied, and the people have spoken. This year’s competition saw more than 60,000 votes cast across more than 40 categories including best restaurants, activities, bars, and boardwalk businesses. Below are the official winners of The Best of Ocean City® 2016 competition. Click the business name for more information including the business’ location, phone number, directions and more.
Also, don’t forget to vote in The Best of Ocean City® 2020 competition, and click here to view the winners from the 2019 contest.
Best Restaurants in Ocean City, Maryland
Best Activities in Ocean City, Maryland
| Category | Winner | Runner-up | Editor's Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fishing Charter | Judith M | Reel Addiction | |
| Mini Golf | Old Pro Golf | Lost Treasure Golf | |
| Parasailing | OC Baysports / Odyssea Watersports | OC Parasailing | |
| Jet Skiing | Odyssea Watersports | Action Watersports | |
| Kayak Rental | 48th St. Watersports | Super Fun Eco Tours | |
| Surf Shop | Lucky Surf Shop | Ron Jon's Surf Shop | |
| Indoor Activity | Sun & Surf Cinema | Old Pro Indoor Golf |
Best Bars in Ocean City, Maryland
| Category | Winner | Runner-up | Editor's Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drinks | Seacrets | Fish Tales | Longboard Cafe |
| Daytime Entertainment | Seacrets | Coconuts Beach Bar & Grill | |
| Bar Overall | Fish Tales | Seacrets | Sunset Grille |
| Happy Hour | Crabcake Factory USA | Coconuts Beach Bar & Grill | Pickles Pub |
| Sunset View | Crabcake Factory Bayside | Fish Tales | Fagers Island |
| Live Music | Seacrets | Harborside Bar & Gill | |
| Sports Bar | Buxy's Salty Dog Saloon | The Original Greene Turtle | |
| Craft Beer | Liquid Assets | Ocean City Brewing Company | 45th St. Tap House |
| Brewery | Backshore Brewing | EVO | Assawoman Bay Brewing |
Best of the Boardwalk in Ocean City, Maryland
| Category | Winner | Runner-up | Editor's Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caramel Corn | Fisher's Popcorn | Dolle's Candyland | |
| Boardwalk Shop | Kite Loft | Quiet Storm | |
| Boardwalk Stands | Golden Plate | Alaska Stand | |
| Sit-down Restaurant | Shenanigan's | Harrison's Harbor Watch | Captain's Table |
| Boardwalk Bar | Purple Moose | Shenanigan's | |
| Boardwalk Pizza | Dough Roller | Tony's Pizza | |
| Boardwalk Candy | Dolle's Candyland | Candy Kitchen | |
| Boardwalk Rentals | Bike World | Atlantic Bike Company | |
| Boardwalk Arcade | Playland | Funland |
Best Fries in Ocean City, Maryland
No voting was necessary for this category, Thrashers is the winner.