Press Release
Best of Ocean City 2018 Winners Announced
Ocean City, Md, [June 25, 2018]: OceanCity.com is proud to announce the winners of the 2018 Best of Ocean City® contest, wherein visitors and locals alike nominate and vote for their favorite businesses in Ocean City’s longest running, most prestigious contest of its kind.
Now in its 9th year, Best of Ocean City is the only local popular vote not tied to advertising or sponsorship, instead relying on the fans of Ocean City business’ enthusiasm to propel the most engaged businesses to the top.
Winning an OceanCity.com Best of Ocean City® award is an incredible triumph for Ocean City businesses. Winners are prominently recognized within the local community and receive a coveted certificate of achievement and distinctive window decal to display throughout 2018 and into 2019.
“This all started when hotels were coming to us wanting this information — guests in the hotels wanted to know who they recommended as the best businesses, which is why it’s imperative that the Best of Ocean City not be related to advertising,” said OceanCity.com CEO Ann McGinnis Hillyer. “We want to provide every visitor in Ocean City with real, true recommendations for the best businesses in town.”
The awarding of the title of ‘Best of Ocean City’ falls on the readers of OceanCity.com and their nearly 180,000 Facebook fans. With more votes than any other contest, results were tallied across 38 categories including Best Restaurants, Best Bars, Best Activities and Best of the Boardwalk.
“When some businesses find out they won, they’ll say they didn’t even know they were participating,” Hillyer said. “Nobody signs up for this contest. The Shrimp Boat didn’t even know they were included in the voting, for instance, but now they’re very glad they won.”
Without further ado, here are the award-winning businesses of 2018. The full list of award winners, runners up and editors picks, in addition to 5-year winners, can be found online at OceanCity.com/best-of-ocean-city. Best of Ocean City 2019 polls are now open at OceanCity.com/best-of-ocean-city-2019.
BEST RESTAURANTS
Best Pizza: Lombardi’s
Runner-up: Dough Roller. Editor’s Choice: Mione’s
Best Ice Cream: Dumser’s
Runner-up: Kohr Bros. Editor’s Choice: Island Creamery
Best Crabs: The Crab Bag
Runner-up: Hooper’s. Editor’s Choice: Crabs-to-Go
Best Crabcakes: The Crabcake Factory
Runner-up: Coins Pub. Editor’s Choice: Southside Deli
Best Seafood: The Crabcake Factory
Runner-up: The Crab Bag. Editor’s Choice: The Shrimp Boat
Best Raw Bar: Harrison’s Harbor Watch
Runner-up: Blu Crab House. Editor’s Choice: Seacrets
Best Wings: Kirby’s Pub
Runner-up: The Original Greene Turtle. Editor’s Choice: Shotti’s Point
Best Barbecue: Bull on the Beach
Runner-up: 28th Street Pit and Pub. Editor’s Choice: Smoker’s BBQ Pit
Best Breakfast: Barn 34
Runner-up: General’s Kitchen. Editor’s Choice: Bad Monkey
Best Subs: Anthony’s Beer, Wine, Deli & Liquor
Runner-up: Anthony’s Carryout. Editor’s Choice: Billy’s Sub Shop
Best Asian Food: OC Wasabi
Runner-up: Blue Fish. Editor’s Choice: Rice House
Best Mexican Food: Mother’s Cantina
Runner-up: Tequila Mockingbird. Editor’s Choice: Plaza Tapatia
Best Italian Food: Touch of Italy
Runner-up: Ristorante Antipasti. Editor’s Choice: DiFebo’s
Best All-You-Can-Eat Buffet: Bonfire
Runner-up: The Embers. Editor’s Choice: Horizons Oceanfront
Best Carry-Out: Anthony’s
Runner-up: Anthony’s Beer, Wine, Deli & Liquor. Editor’s Choice: Belly Busters
Best Waterfront Dining: Sunset Grille
Runner-up: Fish Tales. Editor’s Choice: Macky’s
BEST BARS
Best Bar Overall: Fish Tales
Runner-up: Seacrets. Editor’s Choice: Harborside
Best Sports Bar: Pickles Pub
Runner-up: The Original Greene Turtle. Editor’s Choice: The Greene Turtle West OC
Best Drinks: Fish Tales
Runner-up: Seacrets. Editor’s Choice: Harborside
Best Happy Hour Specials: Coconuts Bar & Grill
Runner-up: MR Ducks. Editor’s Choice: Mother’s Cantina
Best Brewery: Burley Oak
Runner-up: OC Brewing Company. Editor’s Choice: Backshore Brewing Co.
Best Craft Beer Selection: OC Brewing Company
Runner-up: The Tap House. Editor’s Choice: Hopper’s Tap House
Best Live Music: Seacrets
Runner-up: Coconuts Bar & Grill. Editor’s Choice: Fager’s Island
Best Place to View a Sunset: Fager’s Island
Runner-up: Ropewalk. Editor’s Choice: The Angler
BEST ACTIVITIES
Best Mini Golf: Old Pro
Runner-up: Lost Treasure
Best Parasailing: OC Parasailing
Runner-up: Paradise Watersports
Best Jet Skiing: Odyssea Watersports
Runner-up: OC Bayside Rentals.
Best Kayak Rental/Experience: 48th St. Watersports
Runner-up: Coastal Kayak
Best Fishing Charter: The Angler
Runner-up: Happy Hooker
Best Surf Shop: Malibu’s
Runner-up: K Coast. Editor’s Choice: Chauncey’s
Best Rainy Day Activity: Ripley’s Believe It or Not
Runner-up: Fox Sun & Surf Cinema. Editor’s Choice: Ocean City Life Saving Station Museum
BEST OF THE BOARDWALK
Best Caramel Corn: Fisher’s Popcorn
Runner-up: Dolle’s
Best Pizza: The Dough Roller
Runner-up: Tony’s Pizza
Best Candy: Candy Kitchen
Runner-up: Wockenfuss. Editor’s Choice: Dolle’s
Best Shop: The Kite Loft
Runner-up: Quiet Storm
Best Bar: Purple Moose
Runner-up: Shenanigans. Editor’s Choice: Cork Bar & Grill.
Best Stand/Small Restaurant: Golden Plate
Runner-up: Alaska Stand
Best Sit-Down Restaurant: Harrison’s Harbor Watch
Runner-up: Shenanigans. Editor’s Choice: Captain’s Table
