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Ocean City's Best-Kept Secrets Revealed!
By AnneMay 23, 20245 min read
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The Best Restaurants in Ocean City
Best Asian
Blue Fish - Poll Winner
OC Wasabi - Editorial Pick
Best BBQ
Bull on the Beach - Poll Winner
28th St Pi n Pub - Editorial Pick
Best New Restaurant
Vista Rooftop - Poll Winner
The Embers Restaurant - Editorial Pick
Best Breakfast
Barn 34 - Poll Winner
Crawl Street Tavern - Editorial Pick
Best Brunch
Bad Monkey - Poll Winner
Bayside Skillet - Editorial Pick
Best Carryout
Rosenfeld's Jewish Deli - Poll Winner
Belly Busters - Editorial Pick
Best Crabcakes
Captain's Galley Crab Cake Shack - Editorial Pick
Crabcake Factory - Poll Winner
Best Crabs
Crab Bag - Poll Winner
PGN Crab House - Editorial Pick
Best Ice Cream
Dumser's- Poll Winner
Justine's Ice Cream Parlor - Editorial Pick
Best Italian
Lombardi's - Poll Winner
Sello's Italian Oven And Bar - Editorial Pick
Best Mexican
Mother's Cantina - Poll Winner
Papi's Tacos - Editorial Pick
Best Pizza
Miones Pizza WOC - Poll Winner
Ripieno's Italian Bistro - Editorial Pick
Best Raw Bar
Harrison's Harborwatch - Poll Winner
Blu Crabhouse and Raw Bar - Editorial Pick
Restaurant that Caters to Dietary Restrictions
Longboard Cafe - Poll Winner
Spain Wine Bar - Editorial Pick
Best Seafood
Harpoon Hanna's - Poll Winner
The Shark - Editorial Pick
Best Subs
Anthony's Liquor - Poll Winner
Billy's Sub Shop - Editorial Pick
Best Waterfront Dining
Fager's Island
The Hobbit - Editorial Pick
Best Wings
Shotti's Point - Poll Winner
American Legion Synepuxent Post 166 - Editorial Pick
Best Things To Do in Ocean City
Best Boat Rentals
Bayside Boat Rentals - Poll Winner
Odyssea Watersports - Editorial Pick
Best Boat Tours
Sea Rocket - Poll Winner
Angler Boat - Editorial Pick
Best Fishing Charter
Angler Boat p Poll Winner
Judith M - Editorial Pick
Best Golf Course
Lighthouse Sound - Poll Winner
Eagles Landing - Editorial Pick
Best Jet Skiing
Odyssea Watersports - Poll Winner
Bayside Boat Rentals - Editorial Pick
Best Miniature Golf
Old Pro Golf - Poll Winner
Nick's Mini Golf - Editorial Pick
Best Parasailing
OC Parasail - Poll Winner
Sea Rocket Parasailing - Editorial Pick
Best Rainy Day Activity
Old Pro Golf - Poll Winner
Ripley's Believe it or Not - Editorial Pick
Best SUP/Kayak Rental
48th Street Watersports - Poll Winner
Assateague Outfitters - Editorial Pick
Best Surf Shop
Malibu's Surf Shop - Poll Winner
Chauncey's Surf-O-Rama - Editorial Pick
Best Arcades
Marty's Playland - Poll Winner
Funland - Editorial Pick
Best Bars in Ocean City
Best Bar Overall
Seacrets - Poll Winner
The Wedge - Editorial Pick
Best Drinks
Harborside - Poll Winner
Longboard Cafe - Editorial Pick
Best Happy Hour Specials
Coconuts - Poll Winner
The Angler Restaurant and Bar - Editorial Pick
Best Live Music
Seacrets - Poll Winner
Beach Barrels - Editorial Pick
Best Local Brewery
Burley Oak Brewery - Poll Winner
The Other One Brewery - Editorial Pick
Best Local Craft Beer Selection
45th Street Tap House - Poll Winner
Pizza Tugo's West OC - Editorial Pick
Best Sports Bar
Original Greene Turtle - Poll Winner
Pickles Pub - Editorial Pick
Best Place to View a Sunset
Fager's Island
Spain Wine Bar - Editorial Pick
Best of the Boardwalk
Best Bar
Cork Bar - Poll Winner
Shenanigan's - Editorial Pick
Best Boardwalk Stand/Small Restaurant
Golden Plate - Poll Winner
Cheese Wheel Pasta - Editorial Pick
Best Boardwalk Candy
Candy Kitchen - Poll Winner
Dolles Candyland - Editorial Pick
Best Boardwalk Caramel Corn
Fisher's Popcorn - Poll Winner
Dolles Candyland - Editorial Pick
Best Boardwalk Pizza
Tony's Pizza - Poll Winner
Franco's Pizza - Editorial Pick
Best Boardwalk Shop
Kite Loft - Poll Winner
Quiet Storm - Editorial Pick
Best Boardwalk Sit-Down Restaurant
Harrison's Harborwatch - Poll Winner
Captain's Table - Editorial Pick
Best Boardwalk Fries
Thrashers -Poll Winner
All these businesses were voted for by locals and visitors alike, and they represent the cream of the crop in Ocean City. So, why settle for average when you can have the best? Dive into our list and unlock the ultimate Ocean City experience!
You can vote for the Best of Ocean City® 2025 here.
About Anne
Anne, a native of Edinburgh, Scotland, discovered Ocean City over three decades ago and was so captivated by its charm that she decided to make it her permanent home. Her love for travel remains strong, but Ocean City holds a special place in her heart.
Anne's deep connection to the town is evident in her role as a seasoned writer for OceanCity.com, a position she's held since September 2014. Her frequent visits to local events, businesses, restaurants, and hotels have given her an insider's perspective, making her an invaluable resource for newcomers seeking the best experiences Ocean City has to offer.
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