NJShore Guide

Best Restaurants in Ocean City

10 hand-picked restaurants in this cape-may County beach town

Looking for the best restaurants in Ocean City? We've curated the top spots based on quality, value, and local reputation. From budget-friendly options to upscale experiences, here are our top picks for restaurants in Ocean City.

Top 10 Restaurants

1

Aneu Kitchen Juicery & Market

$$

Health-focused kitchen and juice bar offering fresh, nutritious options.

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healthy optionsjuice barmarket
2

Cinco De Mayo

$$

Mexican restaurant serving traditional favorites on West Avenue.

mexican
casualfamily-friendly
3

Cone Appetit

$$

Boardwalk ice cream shop with creative treats. Located in Ocean City.

ice-cream
4

Cousin's Restaurant

$$

Italian-American BYOB with twilight menu specials (4:30-5:30pm) including salad, vegetable, bread, and dessert under $20.

italianamerican
BYOBtwilight specialsfamily-friendly
5

Crazy Susan's Cookie Co

$$

Cookie bakery and sweet shop. Located in Ocean City.

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6

Crossings

$$

Restaurant serving American cuisine. Located in Ocean City.

american
7

Don Jose Rojo's Tacos

$$

Mexican taco spot with authentic flavors. Located in Ocean City.

mexican
8

Emily's Ocean Room Cafe

$$

Emily's Ocean Room Cafe located in Ocean City.

cafe
9

Express Pizza & Subs

$$

Express Pizza & Subs located in Ocean City.

pizzaitalian
10

Hobby Horse Ice Cream Parlor

$$

Located in Ocean City.

ice-cream

More Restaurants in Ocean City

We've found 46 additional restaurants in Ocean City. Browse the complete list in our directory.

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About Ocean City

Ocean City has operated as a "dry town" since Methodist ministers founded it in 1879—no alcohol sales, period. What could feel restrictive has instead created a unique culture: one of the most family-focused shore towns in America, a thriving BYOB restaurant scene, and summer nights centered on boar...

Why Visit Ocean City?

  • family friendly atmosphere
  • boardwalk atmosphere
  • dry town atmosphere
  • classic atmosphere
  • wholesome atmosphere

Getting to Ocean City

  • From NYC: 2hr 30min
  • From Philadelphia: 1hr 10min
  • From Newark: 2hr 15min