2019 Winners Announced! Click here to vote for 2020!
The polls are closed, the votes are tallied, and the people have spoken. This year’s competition saw more than 102,000 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® 2019 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 2018 contest.
The Best of Ocean City® 2019 Restaurant Winners (More)
Best Restaurants in Ocean City, Maryland
| Category | Winner | Runner-up | Editor's Choice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza | Grotto's | Lombardi's | Miones |
| Seafood | Crabcake Factory | Crab Bag | Shrimp Boat |
| Crabs | The Crab Bag | Hoopers | Blu Crabhouse & Raw Bar |
| Crabcakes | Crabcake Factory | Coins Pub | Hooked |
| Ice Cream | Dumsers | Kohr Bros | Island Creamary |
| BBQ | 28th Street Pit & Pub | Bull on the Beach | Smoker's BBQ Pit |
| Subs | Anthony's Beer and Wine | Anthony's Carryout | Billy's Sub Shop |
| Waterfront Dining | Sunset Grille | Fager's Island | Shark on the Harbor |
| Raw Bar | Harrisons Harbor Watch | Blu Crab House | Seacrets |
| Asian | OC Wasabi | Blue Fish | Nori Sushi Bar |
| Italian | Touch of Italy | Lombardi's | Di Febo's |
| Mexican | Mothers Cantina | Tequila Mockingbird | Mother's Cantina |
| Buffet/AYCE | Bonfire | Embers | Horizons Oceanfront |
| Breakfast | Barn 34 | Bayside Skillet | Bad Monkey |
| Wings | Shotti's Point | Hooters | The Original Greene Turtle |
| Carry Out | Anthony's Carryout | Belly Busters | Anthony's Liquors |
Best Activities in Ocean City, Maryland
| Category | Winner | Runner-up | Editor's Choice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fishing Charter | The Angler Boat | Happy Hooker | Judith M |
| Mini Golf | Old Pro Golf | Lost Treasure Golf | Nick's |
| Parasailing | Paradise Watersports | OC Parasail | - |
| Jet Skiing | Paradise Watersports | Odyssea Watersports | Bayside Boat Rentals |
| Kayak Rental | 48th Street Watersports | Odyssea Watersports | Ayers Creek |
| Surf Shop | Malibus | K Coast | Chauncey's Surf Shop |
| Rainy Day | Ripleys | Sun & Surf Cinema | Escape Rooms |
| Boat Rental | Odyssea Watersports | Bayside Boat Rentals | OC Bay Hopper |
Best Bars in Ocean City, Maryland
| Category | Winner | Runner-up | Editor's Choice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drinks | Seacrets | Fish Tales | The Angler Restaurant and Bar |
| Bar Overall | Seacrets | Fish Tales | Frog Bar |
| Happy Hour | Coconuts Bar and Grill | Mother's Cantina | The Globe |
| Sunset View | Fager's Island | Ropewalk | De Lazy Lizard |
| Live Music | Seacrets | Purple Moose | MR Ducks |
| Sports Bar | Pickles Pub | Original Greene Turtle | Buxy's |
| Craft Beer | The Tap House | Pizza Tugos | Breakers Pub |
| Brewery | Burley Oak | Backshore Brewing Co. | Fin City Brewing Co |
Best of the Boardwalk in Ocean City, Maryland
| Category | Winner | Runner-up | Editor's Choice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caramel Corn | Fishers | Dolles | Candy Kitchen |
| Boardwalk Shop | Kite Loft | Souvenir City | Ocean Gallery |
| Boardwalk Stands | Golden Plate | Alaska Stand | - |
| Sit-down Restaurant | Harrison Harborwatch | Shenanigans | Captain's Table |
| Boardwalk Bar | Purple Moose | Cork Bar | Shenanigan's |
| Boardwalk Pizza | The Dough Roller | Tony's Pizza | - |
| Boardwalk Candy | Candy Kitchen | Wockenfuss | Dolles |
| Fries | Thrasher's | Shotti's Point | Thrashers |