Best Restaurants in Ocean City
10 restaurants in this cape-may County beach town
Browse the top restaurants in Ocean City with pricing, features, and local tips to help you choose.
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Local Insight: Restaurant in Ocean City
Ocean City's dry-town status (no liquor license, ever) has created an unusually strong BYOB restaurant culture. Every sit-down restaurant is BYOB with no corkage fee — stop at the liquor store in Somers Point before crossing the bridge. Manco & Manco pizza (sauce on top, locals correct you if you get it wrong) and Kohr Bros frozen custard are the boardwalk non-negotiables. For a proper dinner, The Chatterbox and Cousin's Italian-American BYOB are the landmarks.
Top 10 Restaurants
Aneu Kitchen Juicery & Market
$$Health-focused kitchen and juice bar offering fresh, nutritious options.
Cinco De Mayo
$$Mexican restaurant serving traditional favorites on West Avenue.
Cone Appetit
$$Boardwalk ice cream shop with creative treats. Located in Ocean City.
Cousin's Restaurant
$$Italian-American BYOB with twilight menu specials (4:30-5:30pm) including salad, vegetable, bread, and dessert under $20.
Crazy Susan's Cookie Co
$$Cookie bakery and sweet shop. Located in Ocean City.
Crossings
$$Casual American restaurant on Asbury Avenue with a broad menu of sandwiches, burgers, and pasta. Family-friendly atmosphere in the heart of downtown Ocean City, away from boardwalk crowds.
Don Jose Rojo's Tacos
$$Street-style tacos and Mexican favorites in a dry-town setting. BYOB — bring your own margarita mix and a bottle of tequila from the liquor store across the bridge in Somers Point. Carnitas and al pastor are the moves.
Emily's Ocean Room Cafe
$$Emily's Ocean Room Cafe located in Ocean City.
Express Pizza & Subs
$$Express Pizza & Subs located in Ocean City.
Hobby Horse Ice Cream Parlor
$$Ice cream parlor scooping Hobby Horse cones.
Our Top Picks Reviewed
Best Overall: Aneu Kitchen Juicery & Market
Aneu Kitchen Juicery & Market stands out as our top pick for restaurants in Ocean City.Health-focused kitchen and juice bar offering fresh, nutritious options. At $$ pricing, it delivers excellent value for the quality. Notable features include healthy options, juice bar, market. Specializing in cafe and american, this spot is perfect for both locals and visitors.
Best Value: Cone Appetit
Cone Appetit delivers solid quality at $$ pricing.Boardwalk ice cream shop with creative treats. Located in Ocean City. A reliable pick for families and groups on a set budget.
Best for Special Occasions: Cinco De Mayo
For a nicer night out in Ocean City, Cinco De Mayo is a strong choice.Mexican restaurant serving traditional favorites on West Avenue. The quality and atmosphere hold up well at this price level.
What to Know Before You Go
The restaurants scene in Ocean City varies by season. During peak summer months (June through August), wait times at popular spots can exceed an hour, especially on weekend evenings. We recommend making reservations at least a week in advance for weekend dining. Off-season visitors (September through May) will find it much easier to secure tables, and many establishments offer seasonal specials and promotions.
Price-wise, expect to spend between $15-30 per person at $ spots, $30-50 at $$ establishments, $50-80 at $$$ venues, and $80+ at $$$$ fine dining locations. Most Ocean City restaurants are BYOB-friendly, which can significantly reduce your total bill if you bring your own wine or beer.
Quick Comparison
| Name | Price | Best For | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aneu Kitchen Juicery & Market | $$ | Families & Groups | healthy options, juice bar |
| Cinco De Mayo | $$ | Families & Groups | casual, family-friendly |
| Cone Appetit | $$ | Families & Groups | ice-cream |
| Cousin's Restaurant | $$ | Families & Groups | BYOB, twilight specials |
| Crazy Susan's Cookie Co | $$ | Families & Groups | cafe, ice-cream |
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