The Best Places to Eat in Ocean City, MD

There are so many fun and exciting things to do in Ocean City, MD, and neighboring Bethany Beach, DE, that you'll definitely work up a healthy appetite for every meal. You're on vacation, so why not treat yourself to charming restaurants and great eats?

Keep reading to discover the best places to eat in Ocean City.

Photo Courtesy of Original Crabcake Factory

It’s Okay to Be Crabby

You know you're in good hands whenever a restaurant has "original" in its name. The Original Crabcake Factory is a family-run small business located a mere 100 yards from the water and sand. Open since 1996, the Factory knows its way around mouth-watering seafood.

If you're hankering for some crab, try the Crab Pita Pizza, Jumbo All Lump Crabcake Sandwich, Single 5 Oz. All Lump Jumbo Dinner, or the Crabcake and Chicken Combo. Not in the mood for crab? Check out the Jamaican Jerk or BBQ Chicken, Spicy Beef Nachos, Redhook Ale Batter Shrimp Bucket, Chicken Bacon Rancho, or A Real Cheesesteak.

The Original Crabcake Factory has friendly staff and an inviting atmosphere. Make sure to stop by for a great time and even better crab.

Did we mention they have an awesome bar?

Photo Courtesy of Decatur Diner

Time Traveling for Home-Style Cooking

Take a step back in time at the free-standing, retro-style Decatur Diner. This spot is a well-known local landmark in West Ocean City and is wildly popular among those visiting the area. At the Decatur Diner, you can scratch that familiar vacation itch for a home-cooked meal. Their made-from-scratch home-style offerings includes timeless favorites plus fresh fish, crab stuffed omelets, and other highly sought-after local dishes.

Among the traditional favorites, you’ll find an extensive selection of burgers, sandwiches and subs, and platter options featuring meatloaf, hot beef or turkey, Salisbury steak, and homemade chicken fried steak.

Come for the 50s-style atmosphere. Stay for the non-stop deliciousness.

Photo Courtesy of Bethany Brewing

Brewing up the Best Time

Vacation plus the beach plus the ocean equals the perfect recipe for a brewery visit. Yes, they have food options, but first, let's cover the drink. Bethany Brewing makes a wide variety of first-rate craft beers on-site. They also serve hard ciders, homemade root beer, and Delaware wines. You can opt for indoor or outdoor seating to enjoy your drinks and eats.

For food, Bethany Brewing works with Tom and Terry's seafood restaurant and Munchie's takeout, both of which are less than 60 feet from the brewery.

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The Most Important Meal of the Day

After a big day and hopefully better night, pop into The Bayside Skillet for a breakfast to remember. Serving the day’s first meal year-round, The Skillet first opened its doors in 1977. Since then, they have established themselves as the leading upscale breakfast joint in Ocean City.

This award-winning breakfast restaurant is pet-friendly year-round with a heated covered deck. They always offer no less than 15 pet-friendly outdoor seats, which expands to 150 seats when it’s warm enough to open the sun deck. Only service dogs with proper ID are allowed inside.

Choose from a long list of sides, omelets, and crepes. You can’t miss when you take your breakfast bayside.