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The Best Restaurants in Ocean City, Maryland Trail
Craving the best restaurants in Ocean City, MD? Follow this self-guided trail to the winners of the 2026 Best of Ocean City® contest, check in at each stop, and unlock discounts and a shot at a gift certificate.
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Looking for the best restaurants in Ocean City, MD? Skip the guesswork. The Best Restaurants Trail is a free, downloadable guide to the winners of the 2026 Best of Ocean City® contest — the restaurants our readers voted the top spots for seafood, family dining, fine dining, and everything in between.
Download the trail, check in at each restaurant as you go, and enjoy exclusive discounts along the way. Visit them all and you're entered to win a gift certificate to one of Ocean City's award-winning restaurants.
Whether you're a longtime local or planning your next beach trip, this trail is the easiest way to eat your way through the best restaurants Ocean City has to offer.
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Best Restaurants in Ocean City, MD Trail- 2026 Winners
Discover the best restaurants in Ocean City, MD with our 2026 Best of Ocean City® Trail. Check in, save with discounts, and enter to win a gift certificate.
2026 Best Restaurants & Food Winners
Voted by the OceanCity.com community.
| Category | Poll Winner | Editorial Pick |
|---|---|---|
| Best Upscale Casual | Spain Winebar | Vista Rooftop |
| New Restaurant | The Hideaway - Seacrets new restaurant | Bai-Tee Bakery & Cafe |
| Pizza | Lombardi's Trattoria | Mione's Pizza and Italian Restaurant Ocean City |
| Ice Cream | Dumser's Dairyland | Justine's Ice Cream Parlor |
| Subs | Anthony's Liquor | Ocean Bites |
| Seafood | Harpoon Hanna's Restaurant & Bar | Delmarva Boil |
| Best Crabs | Crab Bag | Assateague Crab House |
| Best Crab Cakes | Captain's Galley Crab Cake Shack in West OC | Coin's |
| Best Raw Bar | Bull on the Beach | Blu |
| Best Carry-Out Restaurant | Anthony's Liquor | Belly Busters |
| Best Waterfront Dining | Harpoon Hannas | Oyster & Scales |
| Best Wings | Shotti's Point | Longboard Cafe |
| Best BBQ | Bull on the Beach | Pit n Pub |
| Best Breakfast | Barn 34 | Crawl Street Tavern |
| Best Brunch | Barn 34 | Oyster and Scales |
| Best Restaurant for Dietary Restrictions | Longboard Cafe | Kalamata Meze Bar |
| Best Mexican Food | Papi's Tacos | Cantina Los Agaves |
| Italian Food | Lombardi's | Sello's |
| Asian Food | Blue Fish | OC Wasabi |
Frequently asked questions
Bars & Restaurants
Are children allowed at Seacrets?
Yes, children are allowed in Seacrets until 10pm
Trails & Passes
What are the Trails & Passes offered on OceanCity.com?
OceanCity.com offers mobile-based, gamified “passes” such as the Best of Ocean City® Trails, Coastal Craft Crawl, the OC Orange Crush Trail, and the Explore the Town of Berlin: The Game Trail. These digital passes guide users to curated attractions, restaurants, and bars—letting you check in, redeem deals, and earn rewards during your visitHow do I access these passes?
ou can download them directly from the Trails page on OceanCity.com or through emailed/text links after booking a hotel on OceanCity.com.Are the passes free?
Yes! They’re free to download and use. The passes are particularly rewarding because they each include automatic updates and exclusive benefitsWhat benefits come with the Coastal Craft Crawl pass?
With the Coastal Craft Crawl, passholders get $5 pints at select local breweries and craft beer venues—one deal per location. Plus, the pass automatically updates when new venues are addedWhat’s included in the Best of Ocean City® Trails and how many passes are there?
There are four Best of Ocean City® Trails and each pass leads you to 2025’s award-winning businesses. There is a trail for restaurants, bars, boardwalk spots, and activities. You earn points for check‑ins, coupon use, and sharing, and are entered to win monthly gift certificates to local hotels.What’s included in the Orange Crush Trail?
The Orange Crush Trail offers deals like $5 Orange Crushes at participating spots—another fun, beverage-centered pass you can download or choose when booking via OceanCity.com.Do the passes get updated if new businesses join or new coupons are added?
Yes, once downloaded, your pass automatically updates with new participating venues and offers—ensuring you always have access to the latest deals.Is there a points or rewards system?
Yes! Many of the Trails on OceanCity.com are gamified, meaning that if you check-in, use the coupons, or answer quiz questions, you collect points. You can then redeem the points for prizes. The four Best of Ocean City® Trails and the Explore the Town of Berlin: The Game Pass all include gamified elements—sign up gives you 3 points right away; you earn more for checking in, using coupons, and sharing. These entries help you win prizes and keep accumulating even after winning.How do I redeem deals and check‑in at locations?
Download the pass onto your mobile device, then show it at each location to redeem your $5 deals or your coupons. Checking in can be done without showing your pass to the cashier or server. It’s contactless, mobile-friendly, and hassle-free. Just be sure to click on the coupon or deal IN FRONT OF THE CASHIER OR SERVER. They will expire in minutes and a photo of the coupon will not be accepted.Can I book hotels and use the passes together?
Definitely. Booking through OceanCity.com (https://hotels.oceancity.com) not only gives you direct hotel access and no OTA commissions, but also includes free trails or passes (like Coastal Craft Crawl, the Berlin Trail, or the OC Orange Crush Trail), making your stay even more valuable.
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