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tossed right in front of you, and a continuous array
of delicious surprises from the kitchen daily. The
Embers also offers an excellent HAPPY HOUR with
some of the lowest drink prices and discounts on
selected items from the buffet until 6 p.m. in our bar!
Open daily at 2 p.m. through August.
FAGER'S ISLAND RESTAURANT& BAR
201 60th Street On The Bay
888-371-5400 · www.fagers.com
Fager's Island is an award-winning popular
bayfront restaurant where lunch is a forgivable
habit, dinner an event and sunsets unforgettable.
Lite fare lunch served from 11 a.m.-11 p.m., dinner
from 5 p.m., famous raw bar, festive Sunday
Brunch, and children's menu. Complete house
wine list and award-winning proprietor's list avail-
able upon request. Outdoor decks and bar with live
entertainment until 2 a.m. Open every day, year-
round. A Fun Place!
FRESCO'S
8203 Coastal Highway · 410-524-8202
On the Bay with a breathtaking view of the sunset,
Fresco's is one of Ocean City's few premier restau-
rants. Serving the finest new Italian/Am-erican cui-
sine including seafood, steaks, veal and pasta. An
intimate atmosphere with exceptional service. "Al
Fresco" deck dining available in summer months.
Casual attire expected and reservations are rec-
ommended. Open year-round, daily @ 4:30 p.m.
Happy hour available. Always creative party spe-
cials. Children's menu. Plenty of parking.
Wheelchair access.
GENERAL'S KITCHEN
Coastal Highway at 74th Street
410-723-0477
Everybody likes breakfast, but for too many it
comes too early in the morning. Not so at this sun-
shine-happy delight. Breakfast is what it's all about,
from 6:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. The menu is a breakfast
lover's dream. From juice, cereal and eggs, to
corned beef hash, waffles, hot cakes, bacon,
sausage, to the best creamed chipped beef on the
coast (try it on french fries). This is definitely the
place. House specialties: creamed chipped beef,
O.C. No. 1 breakfast, own recipes.
HIGGINS CRAB HOUSE
31st Street & Coastal Highway
410-289-2581
128th Street & Coastal Highway
410-250-2403
There is no doubt about it. Higgins offers tradition-
al Eastern Shore favorites for the entire family to
enjoy. Of course, the house specialties include all-
you-can-eat crabs, crab legs, fried chicken,
steamed shrimp and baby back ribs. In addition,
there is a full menu offering a variety of delicious
soups, appetizers and entrees. Open daily.
HOOKED
8003 Coastal Highway · 410-723-4665
This new restaurant represents the renown Indian
River Seafood Company's first foray in Ocean City,
and early reviews are it's been a tremendous addi-
tion to the culinary scene. All dishes are served
fresh, honest and local, and be sure to ask about
the chalkboard specials, which change daily. Also,
don't forget to try out one of the fresh signature
cocktails, which are amazing.
HOOTERS OF THE BOARDWALK
5th Street & The Boardwalk,
501 Atlantic Ave., Ocean City, Md.
410-289-2690
The World Famous Hooters Girls would like to take
the time to invite you to come visit us at 5th Street
and the Boardwalk. Open every Thursday through
Sunday. We have everything you are looking for.
There is nothing better than watching the waves
crash on the beach and people walking up and
down the boardwalk, while enjoying out World
Famous Wings and washing them down with a
cocktail or a cold draft beer. Out More-than-a-
Mouthful Burger speaks for itself. We have every-
thing from soups and salads, great sandwiches,
and a variety of seafood choices. We look forward
to seeing you and don't forget to check out all our
great new merchandise arriving daily. Check us out
on the web at www.hootersofoc.com Like us on
Facebook and follow us on Instagram and Twitter.
J/R'S
131st & 62nd Street · 410-524-RIBS
Decor and atmosphere are definitely ranch. The
sounds are laughing children and happy families,
and the food is portioned for robust ranch hands.
This is the place for delicious ribs, barbecued to
perfection. This is the place for you. Baby back ribs
and even prime rib. Equally famous for barbecued
chicken, succulent seafood dishes. Early bird
menu. House specialties: Ribs, fresh seafood,
steaks, chops.
JOHNNY'S PIZZA & SPORTS PUB
56th Street & Coastal Hwy.
410-723-5600 · www.johnnyspizzapub.com
The Official Pizza of Ocean City, Johnny's Pizza &
Sports Pub serves families throughout Ocean City
and its surrounding communities 365 days a year.
Eat in, carry out or have it delivered right to your
doorstep. Our comfortable dining room features
ample seating for small groups or large parties and
our speedy delivery service will deliver your hot,
delicious pizza right to your home, hotel or condo
for your added convenience. From steaming home-
made pizzas to lightly tossed salads and fiery hot
wings, we have something for everybody. Live
entertainment every weekend all winter and live
entertainment four nights in the summer.
HOOTERS OF OCEAN CITY
123rd Street, Bayside · 410-250-7081
Things are always getting better and fresher at
Hooters, where we make you happy. Of particular
note of late is the new fresh menu, which offers a
variety of fresh ground chuck burgers, green sal-
ads, world famous chicken wings, with 11 flavorful
sauces and a fun children's menu. Full bar avail-
able with new beer selection. Don't forget to pick
up some authentic Hooters merchandise in kids
and adult sizes. Enjoy all the sports packages on
the large flat screen TV's and great service by the
delightful Hooters Girls. Every Monday night
Cornhole Tournaments with JJ the DJ from 93.5
from 6-9 p.m. with $1.75 Natural Lights, $3
Fireballs and $4 Twisted Teas. Open every day at
11 a.m. Check us out on the web at www.hooters-
ofoc.com Like us on Facebook and follow us on
Instagram and Twitter.
HORIZONS OCEANFRONT RESTAURANT
Located inside the Clarion Resort
101st Street, Ocean City · 410-524-3535
Horizons Oceanfront Restaurant is proud to have
Chef Shawn Reese creating beach-inspired dishes
in both our oceanfront restaurants, Horizons and
Breaker's Pub. Our new all day menu, available
11:30 a.m.-11 p.m., features many of your favorites
and some exciting new creations with a local flare
­ from Lite Bites to Big Bites and everything in
between. Our deluxe Sunday breakfast buffet is
open year-round and our "famous" all-you-can-eat
prime rib, crab legs and seafood buffet is available
most weekends throughout the year and daily in
season. The Ocean Club Nightclub features top-40
dance music every weekend and nightly this sum-
mer. We've added some popular local bands to our
lineup, so come join us "where the big kids play!"
Lenny's Beach Bar & Grill, where surf, sun and
deck bands mix is our afternoon beach party all
summer long. Drink one of our buckets of fun and
let the party begin!
HOUSE OF WELSH
1106 Coastal Highway,
Fenwick Island · 1-800-311-2707
In business for 113 years, the House of Welsh spe-
cializes in steaks and seafood. 66 percent off dis-
counted menu. Dinner items starting at $7.99 and
lunch items starting at $4.99. Open daily 11 a.m. for
lunch and dinner. Full bar with happy hour 11 a.m.-
6 p.m. every day. Entertainment Monday,
Wednesday through Sunday. Casual attire and
reservations are accepted. Children's menu avali-
able.
JUST HOOKED
1500 Coastal Hwy., Fenwick Island
302-581-0098
Voted best new restaurant in Delaware by
Delaware Today. Owners Steve Hagen and Kevin
Frey teamed up to create Just Hooked, a restau-
rant that truly honors the idea of farm-ocean-table
by providing guests with fresh caught fish and
locally grown produce. The comfortable environ-
ment combined with an open kitchen, full bar and
outdoor seating creates both an intimate and exit-
ing dining experience. Open seven days a week for
lunch and dinner year-round.Happy hour daily 4-7
p.m. in the bar and lounge. Full children's menu
and catering available on and off premises.
NANTUCKETS
Rte. 1, Fenwick Island · 302-539-2607
Serving the beach great food and spirits for over 20
years. David and Janet Twining will wow you with
the finest foods and drinks in the area. You'll be
pleasantly surprised by what one of the coast's
finest dining establishments has in store for guests.
Everything here is a house specialty. There's the
memorable steaks, fresh seafood, famous quahog
chowder and the chef's daily specials, just to name
a few.
PHILLIPS SEAFOOD HOUSE
141st Street & Coastal Highway
410-250-1200 · www.phillipsseafood.com
Phillips second location in Ocean City. The all-you-
can-eat seafood buffet, traditional a la carte menu
and carry-out counter ring true to the Phillips
Seafood tradition!
SMITTY MCGEE'S
Rte. 54-West Fenwick Ireland
302-436-4716 www.smittymcgees.com
Celebrating 20 years, Smitty McGee's is the place
to be for fun. Enjoy great food and drink specials in
a casual atmosphere. Happy hour daily. Come
enjoy the live entertainment Thursday-Sunday. Full
menu served unil 1 a.m. Banquet facilities avail-
able. Open seven days a week. We never close!
TASTE OF SOUTH PHILLY
37031 Old Mill Bridge Road,
Selbyville/Fenwick · 302-988-1858
While on vacation or even calling the area home,
you get a taste of South Philadelphia here at the
beach. The house specialty of course is the Philly
Steaks, which are made with fresh ribeye and
served on fresh Sarcone bread delivered daily from
Philadelphia. There's much more on menu, includ-
ing hoagies, wings and pizza, all done with Philly
touch. Local delivery also available.
TWINING'S LOBSTER SHANTY
Rte. 54, Fenwick Island · 302-436-2305
www.twiningshanty.com
"A funky little place at the edge of town." Classic
New England Fare, Lobsters, Steaks & Burgers,
Children's menu. Bird watching, magical sunsets
await. Open for lunch and dinner. Reservations are
suggested.
JONAH AND THE WHALE
26th Street & The Boardwalk · 410-524-2722
All-you-can-eat buffet in a unique 18th-century
whaling tavern. Snow crab legs, crab imperial,
steamed and fried shrimp, clams and oysters,
broiled and grilled fresh fish, scallops, country ham,
steamship round beef, baked chicken, and salad,
pasta, raw and dessert bars. A la carte and chil-
dren's menus available. Major credit cards accept-
ed. Early bird specials. Children 4 and under free.
PHILLIPS CRAB HOUSE
21st Street & Coastal Highway · 410-289-6821
The original Phillips established in 1956! Known as
the most popular dining destination in Ocean City,
complete with a traditional menu, famous all-you-
can-eat seafood buffet, and carry-out counter for
Phillips favorites on the go!
REFLECTIONS
67th Street, Oceanside· 410-524-5252
An exceptionally classy restaurant where award-
winning chefs perform nightly. A favorite of locals
and tourists alike, Reflections, winner of 19 con-
secutive Wine Spectator awards, offers an exten-
sive wine bottle list, and a wine by the glass list, to
enhance their regional Specialties and haute cui-
sine menus. Table-side flambe house specialties
include Steak Diane and Bananas & Strawberries
Foster. Casual but elegant decor is only surpassed
by excellent service. Featured nightly menu spe-
cials include fresh fish, lamb, duck, and steaks.
Call ahead for the private alcove dining rooms.
Daily early bird menu served from 5-6 p.m.
SEA BAY CAFE
61st Street & Coastal Highway
410-524-6100 ext. 299 www.seabaycafe.com
Serving breakfast and lunch 7 a.m.-1:30 p.m. daily.
Enjoy homemade breakfast and lunch specials
including creamed chipped beef, sausage, soups
and Special Sea Bay Seasoning on fresh chicken
tenders.
SEACRETS
On The Bay At 49th Street
410-524-4900 · www.seacrets.com
We are Jamaica USA!! Open Thursday-Sunday
serving our world famous jerk chicken, along with a
full menu of appetizers, soups, sandwiches, sal-
ads, entrees, desserts and a children's menu.
Enjoy happy hour drink prices everyday until 7 p.m.
and live entertainment in a tropical atmosphere.
Please check our website www.sea-crets.com for a
complete list of live bands and daily food specials
or call 410-524-4900. Find us and get lost!
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BILLY'S SUB SHOP
78th Street, Bayside · 410-524-2020
Rte. 54, Fenwick Shoals· 302-436-5661
140th Street, Oceanside · 410-250-1778
Now the best just got better because they deliver
fresh-dough pizza, subs and shakes to your door
and have three locations to serve you better.
Washington Magazine wasn't lying when it said
Billy's had the best milkshakes and fresh ground
beef hamburgers at the beach and they don't stop
there. Fresh-dough pizza, cones, shakes, sundaes
and more. More cheesesteaks sold than anyone
else in Maryland. Billy's accepts MC/Visa.
BREAKFAST AT THE CRABCAKE FACTORY
120th Street/Beachside (Serene Hotel)
410-250-4900
The Crabcake Factory started out as a breakfast
house in 1996 and still serves one of the best and
most creative breakfast menus in Ocean City. Try
Eastern Shore favorites prepared daily by Chef-
Owner John Brooks including creamed chipped
beef, skillets, omelettes and their famous lump
crab creations. World-Famous Crabcakes are
served all day starting at 8 a.m. and can be packed
on ice for you while you are eating breakfast. Try
Sue's Spicy Bloody Marys to start the day with a
kick. Full breakfast menu available for carry-out.
Online at: www.CrabcakeFactory-USA.com. See
other listing (Crabcake Factory USA). Open year-
round.
CACTUS CAFE
Route 113, Selbyville · 302-436-2750
Route 54, Selbyville · 302-436-4492
Two convenient locations, same style and quality of
food. The house specialty is the fish tacos, but all
the seafood dishes are a must try. All other dishes
are purely and simply authentic Mexican cuisine.
All of the dishes here go perfectly with a pitcher of
delicious margaritas.
CAROUSEL OCEANFRONT HOTEL
AND CONDOS
118th and the Beach · 410-524-1000
Seasons Restaurant located in the Carousel Hotel
offers beautiful oceanfront dining in a casual
atmosphere. Enjoy a hearty breakfast buffet or try
one of our specialty omelets including lump crab
and asparagus. Our menu offers a wide variety of
Succulent Seafood along with steaks, pastas, ribs,
or try our prime rib that keeps our guests coming
back for the last 30 years. $5.95 kids' menu avail-
able. Stop by the Bamboo Lounge serving happy
hour daily 4-7 p.m. with super drink prices and
$4.95 food specials. Visit the Carousel and get
served by the friendliest staff in OC!
CHARLIE'S BAYSIDE
Village Of Fenwick, Route 1 · 302-539-3526
Come in and try any one of their delicious and fresh
seafood entrees, paired with two sides. It's all great
and a house favorite is the parmesan grouper and
the macadamia mahi, but there are plenty of oth-
ers, including offerings for the land lovers. Be sure
to check out the daily happy hour specials as well.
CRAB BAG, THE
130th Street, Bayside · 410-250-3337
Now serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, trust us
when we say you can't go wrong with anything you
order here. The crabs are fat and never disappoint
and are available eat-in or carryout. The BBQ ribs
are also worth a try as well as any of the char-
grilled specialties. Be sure to check out breakfast,
featuring real New York bagels baked fresh daily
and a huge menu. Remember "Super Happy Hour"
offered seven days a week, twice a day from 2-5
p.m. and 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Plenty of bargains avail-
able on drinks and food.
CRABCAKE FACTORY USA
120th Street & Coastal Highway · 410-250-4900
Voted "Best Crabcakes in Maryland, DC and
Virginia," by The Washington Post (July 2004).
Full-service family restaurant, carry-out and sports
bar. Outside seating available. Open daily at 8 a.m.
Menu selections include prime rib, chicken chesa-
peake, steamed shrimp, beer battered fish, real
Philly cheesesteaks, burgers and kids menu.
Shipping crabcakes online year-round at
www.Crabcake-FactoryUSA.com or www.Got-
Lump.com. Homemade soups served daily. See
previous listing (Break-fast House at Crabcake
Factory USA) for breakfast specials. Casual dress,
full liquor bar, no reservations, year-round.
FENWICK CRAB HOUSE
100 Coastal Highway, Fenwick Island
302-539-2500
If it wasn't for the big fat crabs, perfect crab cakes
and tremendous seafood, this crab house would be
known for its incredible barbequed baby back ribs,
unrivaled fried chicken, fresh ground prime rib
burgers and great steaks. This is the iconic
seafood restaurant you'll want to show off to your
friends. Drop by and have a drink in the Crabballs
Saloon. Happy hour, early bird menu, AYCE crabs
and daily specials.
GREENE TURTLE-NORTH
116th Street & Coastal Highway · 410-723-2120
www.facebook.com/OriginalGreeneTurtle
This is the Original Greene Turtle, an Ocean City
Tradition, since 1976! A fun and friendly Sports Bar
& Grille, where every seat is a great spot to watch
sports with 50+ High Def. TVs up & downstairs!
Menu favorites include homemade crab cakes,
kids' menu, salads, burgers, wings and more! Join
them for weekday lunch specials 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
and happy hour 4-7 p.m. Popular features are
game room, gift shop, carry-out, party trays, night-
ly drink specials, MD Lottery-Keno, Power ball and
DJs with dance floor. Something for everyone!
Open 11 a.m-2 a.m., year-round.
GROTTO PIZZA
124th Street & Coastal Highway · 410-250-1234
Grotto Pizza has been satisfying families for over
half a century with their award-winning pizza and
sports bars. Open daily at 11 a.m., Grotto Pizza
offers a full menu including the legendary taste
pizza, pasta, subs, `bolis, appetizers, burgers and
salads for dine-in or carry-out. Stop in the bar for
great daily specials including 75˘ off all drinks dur-
ing happy hour, Monday-Friday, 3-6 p.m. and $2
domestic pints all day, every day. Try the new
Milano Pizza with a special blend of cheeses, fire-
roasted tomatoes and fresh basil while dining on
the patio. Stay for mini golf at Ocean Adventure
Golf for only $5 per person anytime. Join the Grotto
Swirl Rewards Club, enjoy Grotto pizza, earn
points and get rewards!
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