6 Restaurants to Check Out on Your Ocean City, Maryland Getaway
From its celebrated boardwalk and plush barrier-island sands to annual events such as Springfest and the White Marlin Open, Ocean City, Maryland ranks among the premier seaside getaways on America’s Atlantic Seaboard. OCMD delivers year-round pleasures, even though its high-tourism season is most definitely the sun-dazzled, dip-ready summertime.
Ah, but where to chow down and wet your whistle in this bustling coastal resort zone? The following roundup, while by no means exhaustive, highlights some of the top Ocean City restaurants and bars-and-grills to check out while relaxing at a Seaside Vacations & Sales vacation rental here. Let’s get to it!
The Hobbit Restaurant
121 81st St, Ocean City, MD
Going strong since 1977, The Hobbit Restaurant delivers a one-two punch with its gorgeous views out over Assawoman Bay—which reach pinnacle gorgeousness come sunset—and its stellar, high-end cuisine. The lean-and-mean but utterly refined bar menu alone hits the mark with delights such as crabcake sandwiches, shrimp burgers, and steak salad.
And the Hobbit dinner menu is one of the best around in OCMD, what with starters such as Scallops Tagliatelle, Cornmeal-Dusted Calamari, and Lollipop Lamb Chops, and main courses that run the gamut from Short Rib Goulash & Spätzle and Smoked Cheddar Pierogis to Shire Roasted Duck & Dumplings and some magnificently presented daily fresh-catch plates.
And the varied dessert menu at The Hobbit includes a straight-up history lesson in the ever-indulgent Mary’s Delight, a cream-cheese and chocolate-pudding masterpiece nestled in a crushed-walnut crust and topped with whipped cream that’s been hitting the spot for the better part of a half-century. Talk about time-tested!
Spain Wine Bar
13 St. Louis Ave, Ocean City, MD
Head to the rooftop of the Cambria Hotel and give yourself over to the perfect mashup-style formula at Spain Wine Bar: Spanish cuisine and vino plus OCMD seaside vibes. It’s hard to go wrong here, especially if you start things off with, well, the wine list!
The tapas menu, summoning the spirit of Spanish small plates, meant to be shared and mix-and-matched fuses the Iberian and Delmarva peninsulas with everything from croquettes and Spanish-style tortillas to Beef Sliders, Grilled Swordfish Kebabs, and Lump Crab Fritters. Most definitely give the charcuterie board a spin, choosing among mouthwatering cured meats and swoon-worthy regional cheeses.
One of the stars of the show at Spain Wine Bar is undoubtedly the paella, absolutely do indulge, but there are other excellent entrées on offer as well.
Tide Room
10100 Coastal Hwy, Ocean City, MD
Set in the Ashore Resort & Beach Club, Tide Room delivers upscale, farm-to-table Mid-Atlantic cuisine right on the OCMD beachfront. It’s an unbeatable setting when it comes to a fancier meal with surfside proximity, and one you can bask in whether you’re kicking back in the inside dining room, saddled up at the elegant bar, or appreciating the sea breeze out on the patio.
The restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner as well as weekend brunch. Start your day off the right way with Tide Room’s French toast, Eastern Shore Crab Cake Benedict, Biscuits & Gravy, Lox & Bagel, or another ace brekkie offering. Lunch on the Ashore Burger or Coconut Shrimp Bahn Mi (among other options). And come evening, toast the breakers with your libation of choice—perhaps from the expansive wine menu—and relish the Seafood Stew, Blue Crab Truffle Carbonara, or 21-Day Dry-Aged Prime New York Strip Steak.
The Original Greene Turtle Sports Bar & Grille
11601 Coastal Hwy, Ocean City, MD
Some no-frills but super-tasty fare and a suitable beverage at the Original Greene Turtle make for something of a historical exploration, given this beloved sports bar has been doing its thing since back in 1976. Set in the Oyster Bay Shopping Center, the watering hole delivers a pub-grub menu with something for just about everybody—and hey, there are even some semi-healthy and vegan-friendly options available!
From Pigs in a Blanket, Crab Fries, Jammin Jerk Chicken, and Cheesesteak Egg Rolls to burgers, sammies, wraps, tacos, fish-and-chips, Chicken & Waffles, and Cajun Pasta—not to mention a variety of wings that have earned a real fan club—the Greene Turtle tends to hit the spot after (or in the midst of) a full OCMD beach going day.
Liquid Assets
9301 Coastal Hwy, Ocean City, MD
A special entry among Ocean City restaurants, Liquid Assets is a holistic hybrid of an establishment with an unwavering commitment to hospitality at its core: a wine bar, a restaurant, and a meticulously curated bottle shop and market, all in one.
This is a fabulous place to load up for your vacation rental, for one thing, but also ideal for a relaxed lunch or dinner, savoring oysters on the half-shell, Tuna Crisps, Vegan House-Made Cacio e Pepe, and other starters, then easing into such entrées as Chicken Muffaletta, Pan-Seared Jumbo Shrimp Risotto, and Steamed Mussels.
There are multiple vegan-/vegetarian-/gluten-free dishes available at Liquid Assets, ensuring this is a place to please a whole party of (hungry) diners.
Harborside Bar & Grill
12841 Harbor Rd, Ocean City, MD 21842
What was locally known as the go-to watering hole for fishermen, has now turned into a modern-day Ocean City staple - enter Harborside Bar & Grill. Fast-paced bartenders whip up a freshly-squeezed - and iconic - Orange Crush cocktail (caution: Orange Crush may leave you wanting to come back again - and again!). The signature cocktail pairs beautifully with crowd-pleasers like coconut shrimp, buffalo wings, and perfectly steamed clams.
The real magic happens with the setting. Perched right on the waterfront, Harborside offers front-row seats to stunning sunsets and those lazy summer moments that make Ocean City special. Be sure to check out their website to see what menu specials and live events they have going on while you’re there. Harborside Bar & Grill is exactly the kind of place where good food, cold drinks, and waterfront views come together exactly as they should!
Explore the Full Range of Ocean City MD Restaurants While Enjoying Beachfront Accommodations With The 100 Collection
Here at The 100 Collection, we partner with Seaside Vacations & Sales to give you a fantastic array of OCMD accommodation options. These seaside luxury condo rentals and townhomes give you ready sand-between-your-toes beach access alongside such amenities as spacious, fully stocked kitchens.
But when you’re not in the mood to cook—or when you’re keen for some delicious takeout—look no further than the above Ocean City restaurants!
