🍔 American Restaurants
in Ocean City
Looking for american in Ocean City? The shore town has 21 spots serving classic american comfort food and contemporary dishes. Second Street Grille is a local favorite.
Price Range
19 moderate, 2 budget-friendly
Dining Tip
Many American restaurants in Ocean City offer happy hour specials. Check for early bird dinner deals.
21 American Restaurants in Ocean City
Second Street Grille
Grille on Second Street cooking American food.
Seaville Tavern
Tavern out in Seaville with drinks and grub.
Randazzo's Family Restaurant
Family restaurant plating American classics.
Prep's Pizzeria & Dairy Bar
Pizzeria with a dairy bar on the side.
Oves Restaurant
American cooking at Oves in Ocean City.
Oc Eatery
Eatery on Asbury Ave cooking American basics.
New York Cafe & Grill
New York-style cafe and grill fare.
Nauti Donuts
Donuts with a nautical pun at Nauti.
Mario's Pizzeria & Restaurant
Mario's pairs a pizzeria with a full restaurant.
Lobo Pizza & Grill
Pizza plus grill fare at Lobo.
Katina's Gyro Restaurant
Gyros headline Katina's menu.
Island Grill Restaurant
Island Grill plates American meals.
Hula Restaurant & Sauce Co
Restaurant and sauce company under one roof.
Aneu Kitchen Juicery & Market
Health-focused kitchen and juice bar offering fresh, nutritious options.
- ✓healthy options
- ✓juice bar
- ✓market
The Chatterbox/Green Eggs Cafe
Breakfast and brunch in a stunning 1937 Spanish Mission Revival building designed by the same architect as the Flanders Hotel. The cookie dough stuffed French toast is the signature dish — generous, photogenic, and worth the wait. Lines move slowly on summer weekends; arrive by 8:30am or expect 45+ minutes.
Must Try: Cookie dough stuffed French toast
- ✓historic building
- ✓cafe
- ✓Instagram-worthy
Cousin's Restaurant
Italian-American BYOB with twilight menu specials (4:30-5:30pm) including salad, vegetable, bread, and dessert under $20.
Must Try: Twilight menu
- ✓BYOB
- ✓twilight specials
- ✓family-friendly
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.
- ✓family-friendly
- ✓casual
- ✓American
- ✓downtown
Island Grill
"Fresh and high-quality seafood since 1990" at 3.8/5 BYOB. Crabcakes, fish tacos, marine-themed decor. Buy fresh seafood from the case to cook at your rental.
Must Try: Crabcakes
- ✓BYOB
- ✓seafood market
- ✓crabcakes
The Crab Trap
"Best Seafood in Ocean City area" for 40+ years—technically Somers Point but essential for OC visitors wanting alcohol with dinner. Stuffed flounder with deviled crab stuffing. Outdoor Crabby Jack's deck with harbor views. FULL BAR.
Must Try: Stuffed flounder
- ✓full bar
- ✓waterfront
- ✓stuffed flounder
Brown's Restaurant
The boardwalk breakfast stop since the early 1900s — fresh apple cider donuts hot from the fryer draw morning lines that start forming before 8am. Grab a half-dozen and a coffee and eat on the boardwalk overlooking the ocean.
Must Try: Apple cider donuts
- ✓donuts
- ✓cafe
- ✓boardwalk
Del's Grill
Quick-service boardwalk grill for burgers, hot dogs, and sandwiches. No-frills food at prices that fit a full boardwalk day budget.
- ✓boardwalk
- ✓quick service
- ✓burgers
- ✓budget-friendly
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Tips for American Dining in Ocean City
Summer reservations: Book 1-2 weeks ahead for weekend dinners, especially July-August.
BYOB advantage: Many Ocean City restaurants are BYOB—bring your own wine and save.
Off-peak savings: Early bird specials (5-6pm) often include price breaks.
Dress code: Most american spots are casual—flip flops usually fine.
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