Saltwater 75
Location: 75th Street
Formerly BJ's on the Water, Saltwater 75 offers a revamped bayfront dining experience. Enjoy seafood dishes, sandwiches, and a rooftop bar with panoramic sunset views. The remodeled beachside bar features chairs facing the water and a side stage for acoustic music, enhancing the chill atmosphere.
Menu Suggestion: Latitude Chicken - Grilled chicken of a ciabatta roll with warm feta dip, bacon, lettuce and roasted tomatoes.
The Hobbit Restaurant
Location: 81st Street, bayside
If you're looking for a refined night out, The Hobbit is Ocean City's go-to for upscale dining with a sunset backdrop. Nestled on the bay at 81st Street, this elegant restaurant features floor-to-ceiling windows that frame stunning evening views over the water. The menu leans into modern American cuisine with a seafood focus — scallops, filet mignon, and a solid wine list to match. It’s perfect for date nights, anniversary dinners, or any occasion that calls for something special and quiet away from the Boardwalk buzz.
Menu Suggestion: Duck Breast with Couscous - House-aged duck breast seasoned with fennel and peppercorn blend. Served with sticky dates, haricot verts, spiced jus, and couscous with mint, toasted almonds and olives.
Fish Tales
Location: 22nd Street, Bayside
Family-friendly and located right on the bay, Fish Tales features seafood dishes, burgers, and cocktails. The outdoor seating area includes picnic tables and hammocks, and there's a playground for kids, making it ideal for families.
Menu Suggestion: Seafood Burrito: shrimp, crab, scallop chunks, creamy queso sauce, tomato tortilla, cheddar cheese wrapped in a burrito, topped with Enchilada sauce and served with seasoned rice and a side of sour cream.
Hooper’s Crab House
Location: Ocean Gateway in West Ocean City
Hooper’s Crab House has been a staple for over 35 years, serving up some of the biggest and best Maryland blue crabs. This family-owned and operated restaurant offers a fun, family-friendly environment with waterfront dining that provides stunning views of the bay. The expansive menu includes fresh seafood entrees and Eastern Shore favorites. Whether you're enjoying drinks at Sneaky Pete’s, hosting a private party, or having a family gathering, Hooper’s ensures a memorable dining experience.
Menu Suggestion: All you can eat crabs! Feast comes with fried chicken, corn on the cob, and steamed shrimp.
The Wedge
Location: At the Ocean City Inlet, Atlantic Ave
The Wedge is where great food meets one of the best views in town. Perched right at the inlet, this laid-back outdoor spot offers front-row seats to boats coming and going, Assateague in the distance, and golden-hour sunsets over the bay. The menu is casual and beachy — think shrimp tacos, smash burgers, and cold drinks that hit the spot after a day on the beach or boardwalk. It's an ideal stop for families, especially with the inlet parking and boardwalk attractions just steps away.
Menu Suggestion: Blacken Shrimp Street Taco - Spice rubbed and skillet seared gulf shrimp, Pico, Shredded purple cabbage, cheese and jalapeno crema on warm flour tortillas.
Harrison’s Harbor Watch
Location: S Atlantic Avenue, south end of the Boardwalk
Harrison’s Harbor Watch sits high above the inlet and serves up unbeatable panoramic views of the ocean, the beach, and the busy inlet channel. It’s been a seafood staple in Ocean City for decades, especially known for its raw bar and fresh local catches — think oysters, crab imperial, and rockfish. Whether you're watching the boats roll in or soaking up the breeze over dinner, this spot makes a perfect end to a Boardwalk day. Bonus: the upstairs view at sunset is pure magic.
Menu Suggestion: Baked Coastal Catch - Fresh fish fillet, Crab Imperial, six Jumbo Shrimp, and three local day boat scallops in light garlic butter. Served with endless side dishes.
NEW FOR 2025!
The Hideaway at Seacrets
Location: 49th Street
Ocean City's newest waterfront experience, The Hideaway at Seacrets, is set to fully open in 2025. While details are emerging, it's anticipated to offer a unique dining and entertainment experience by the water.
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