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The Best of Ocean City® 2018
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2018 Winners Announced!
The polls are closed, the votes are tallied, and the people have spoken. This year's competition saw nearly 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® 2018 competition. Click the business name for more information including the business' location, phone number, directions and more.
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Best Restaurants in Ocean City, Maryland
| Category | Winner | Runner-up | Editor's Choice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza | Lombardi's | The Dough Roller | Miones |
| Seafood | Crabcake Factory | Crab Bag | Shrimp Boat |
| Crabs | Crab Bag | Hoopers | Crabs to Go |
| Crabcakes | Crabcake Factory | Coins Pub | Southside Deli |
| Ice Cream | Dumsers | Kohr Bros | Island Creamary |
| BBQ | Bull on the Beach | 28th Street Pit and Pub | Smoker's BBQ Pit |
| Subs | Anthony's Beer and Wine | Anthony's Carryout | Billy's Sub Shop |
| Waterfront Dining | Sunset Grille | Fish Tales | Mackys Bayside Bar and Grille |
| Raw Bar | Harrisons Harbor Watch | Blu Crab House | Seacrets |
| Asian | OC Wasabi | Blue Fish | Rice House |
| Italian | Touch of Italy | Ristorante Antipasti | Di Febo's |
| Mexican | Mothers Cantina | Tequila Mockingbird | Plaza Tapatia |
| Buffet/AYCE | Bonfire | Embers | Horizons Oceanfront |
| Breakfast | Barn 34 | General's Kitchen | Bad Monkey |
| Wings | Kirby's | Original Greene Turtle | Shotti's Point |
| Carry Out | Anthony's Carryout | Anthony's Beer and Wine | Belly Busters |
Best Activities in Ocean City, Maryland
| Category | Winner | Runner-up | Editor's Choice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fishing Charter | Angler | Happy Hooker | - |
| Mini Golf | Old Pro Golf | Lost Treasure | - |
| Parasailing | OC Parasailing | Paradise Watersports | - |
| Jet Skiing | Odyssea Watersports | OC Bayside Rentals | - |
| Kayak Rental | 48th Street Watersports | Coastal Kayak | - |
| Surf Shop | Malibus | K Coast | Chauncey's Surf Shop |
| Rainy Day | Ripleys | Sun & Surf Cinema | Ocean City Life Saving Museum |
Best Bars in Ocean City, Maryland
| Category | Winner | Runner-up | Editor's Choice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drinks | Fish Tales | Seacrets | Harborside Bar & Grill |
| Bar Overall | Fish Tales | Seacrets | Harborside Bar & Grill |
| Happy Hour | Coconuts Bar and Grill | MR Ducks | Mother's Cantina |
| Sunset View | Fager's Island | Ropewalk | Angler Restaurant and Bar |
| Live Music | Seacrets | Coconuts Beach Bar and Grill | Fager's Island |
| Sports Bar | Pickles Pub | Original Greene Turtle | Green Turtle West |
| Craft Beer | OC Brewing | The Tap House | Hopper's Tap House |
| Brewery | Burley Oak | OC Brewing | Backshore Brewing Co |
Best of the Boardwalk in Ocean City, Maryland
| Category | Winner | Runner-up | Editor's Choice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caramel Corn | Fishers | Dolles | - |
| Boardwalk Shop | Kite Loft | Quiet Storm | - |
| Boardwalk Stands | Golden Plate | Alaska Stand | - |
| Sit-down Restaurant | Harrison Harborwatch | Shenanigans | Captain's Table |
| Boardwalk Bar | Purple Moose | Shenanigans | Cork Bar & Grill |
| Boardwalk Pizza | The Dough Roller | Tony's Pizza | - |
| Boardwalk Candy | Candy Kitchen | Wockenfuss | Dolles |
Best Fries in Ocean City, Maryland
No voting was necessary for this category, Thrashers is the winner.
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