The Best of Ocean City®

Find the Best Restaurants, Bars, Activities, and the Best of the Boardwalk all in Ocean City, Maryland!

2026 Voting to Close in June Click to vote!

The polls are closing soon so be sure to get your votes in for the business you think are the best with 42 polls in four broad categories: best restaurants, best things to do, best bars, and best of the boardwalk. 

2025 Winners:

If you see a business on this list, it means that voters on Facebook and on OceanCity.com thought those businesses were the best!  Over 125,000 votes were cast.  

2026 Best of OceanCity Photo Contest:  

Submit your photo in our 2026 Best of Ocean City® Photo Contest – and perhaps your image will be featured on every winning plaque for the 2026 winners.  Enter the contest here – May 12 – June 7.

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From the Blog: Why We Are The Best

Profiles of the Best of Ocean City® 2024 Winners

Best of Ocean City®: Restaurant & Bar

2025 Best of Ocean City Winner
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Bad Monkey

5801 Coastal Hwy, Ocean City, Maryland
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Candy Kitchen (2nd St.)

2nd St & Boardwalk, Ocean City, Maryland
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Fisher’s Popcorn

200 South Boardwalk, Ocean City, Maryland
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Seacrets Distilling Company

111 49th St,, Ocean City, Maryland
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Purple Moose Saloon

108 S Boardwalk, Ocean City, Maryland
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Original Greene Turtle

11601 Coastal Hwy, Ocean City, Maryland
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Captain’s Galley Crab Cake Shack

9936 Stephen Decatur Hwy Unit 401, West Ocean City, Maryland
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Anthony’s Liquor – Beer, Wine, Liquor, Deli, Bar

3300 Coastal Hwy, Ocean City, Maryland
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Burley Oak Brewing Company

10016 Old Ocean City Blvd, Berlin, Maryland
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Longboard Cafe

6701 Coastal Hwy, Ocean City, Maryland
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Coconuts Beach Bar and Grill

3701 Atlantic Ave, Ocean City, Maryland
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Bull on the Beach

17 94th St, Ocean City, Maryland
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Blue Fish Restaurant and Sushi Bar

9401 Coastal Hwy, Ocean City, Maryland
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Bull on the Beach

211 N. Atlantic Ave, Ocean City, Maryland
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Golden Plate

19 C Atlantic Ave, Ocean City, Maryland
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12849 Ocean Gateway,, West Ocean City, Maryland
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Harrison’s Harbor Watch Restaurant & Raw Bar

806 S. Atlantic Ave, Ocean City, Maryland
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Seacrets

117 49th St, Ocean City, Maryland
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Captain’s Galley crabcake shack in West OC

9936 Stephen Decatur Hwy Unit 401, West Ocean City, Maryland
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Harpoon Hanna’s Restaurant & Bar

386-498 DE-54, Fenwick Island, Delaware
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Barn 34

3400 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, Maryland
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Bad Monkey West Ocean City

12902 Ocean Gateway, Ocean City, Maryland
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Best of Ocean City®: Activities

2025 Best of Ocean City Winner
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Odyssea Watersports

120 52nd St, Ocean City, Maryland
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Same Family, New Location.   The Odyssea Watersports family has been in the watersports business for over 25 years and they look forward to seeing you on the water at More Details...
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Bayside Boat and Jet Ski Rentals

5307 Coastal Hwy,, Ocean City, Maryland
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Family OWNED & OPERTAED since 1999!   We have a SAFETY 1st attitude and treat all of our customers like family!   You will not find a more knowledgeable, friendly, or hilarious More Details...
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Trapped Escape Room

8001 Coastal Hwy, Ocean City, Maryland
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Step into adventure at Trapped Rooms in Ocean City, MD! Visit us at our new second location at 8001 Coastal Highway!Explore our escape rooms: School of Magic, Poltergeist, Lost Temple, More Details...
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Old Pro Golf – Indoor Safari Village/Caribbean Pirates Outdoor Golf

13603 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, Maryland
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Safari Village Indoor Golf Take a walk on the wild side without ever leaving Ocean City, MD! Old Pro Golf’s Indoor Safari Village brings the magic of the African safari More Details...
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Angler Boat Fishing Trips

312 Talbot Street,, Ocean City, Maryland
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The Angler offers daily trips on their 65 foot fiberglass party/deep sea fishing boat starting at $22/child and $33/adults. 3/4 Day Fishing Trip 8 Hour Fishing Trip 10 Hour Fishing More Details...
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Angler Boat Sunset Cruise

312 Talbot St, Ocean City, Maryland
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Join the many Ocean City visitors that have made the Angler scenic cruise a part of their Ocean City tradition! For generations, our guests have been enjoying this unique view of More Details...
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Park Place Jewelers

12720 Ocean Gateway, Unit 5, West Ocean City, Maryland
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Discover elegance, craftsmanship, and exceptional service at Park Place Jewelers, a beloved Ocean City destination for fine jewelry for nearly 30 years. With two convenient locations (between 2nd & 3rd Street More Details...
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Marty’s Playland

5 Worcester Street, Ocean City, Maryland
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Ocean Pines Golf & Country Club

100 Clubhouse Drive, Berlin, Maryland
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Sea Rocket

307 Dorchester St, Ocean City, Maryland
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48th Street Watersports

4701 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, Maryland
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Malibus Surf Shop

8th Street and the Boardwalk, Ocean City, Maryland
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