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FRUITLAND-SALISBURY
RESTAURANT 213
213 N. Fruitland Blvd., Fruitland
410-677-4880 ˇ www.restaurant213.com
Just 20 minutes from Ocean Pines and Berlin,
Restaurant 213 is worth the drive! Chef Jim Hughes
has been serving celebrities worldwide for 25 years
and was named a 2009 inductee to the coveted
Distinguished Restaurants of North America
awards, one of only 220 in North America and the
only one in this region. Serving dinner Tuesday-
Sunday starting at 5 p.m. Also offering 5 course
prix-fixe dinners on Thursdays and Sundays.
WEST OCEAN CITY- BERLIN-
OCEAN PINES
ALAMO MOTEL RASCAL'S PIT BBQ
12614 Ocean Gateway, West Ocean City
410-213-1374
Conveniently located on Route 50 near West Ocean
City, Rascal's BBQ and Bar offers the best of
smoked Carolina-style BBQ, pulled pork, ribs,
turkey, ham and chicken. The homemade cole slaw
makes every dish just that much better. Bloody
Marys offered for $2 every day until noon.
ALEX'S ITALIAN RESTAURANT
Rte. 50, West OC, (Formerly Osteria Fraschetti)
410-213-7717
www.ocitalianfood.com
One of OC's premier restaurants, Alex's serves the
finest new Italian/American cuisine at exceptional
prices. Menu includes delicious seafood, steaks,
prime rib, veal dishes, chicken, pasta plus the best
crab imperial and crab cakes in town. Come enjoy
the intimate atmosphere and exceptional service.
Fire up the night with the famous tableside Caesar
salad, Lobster Chantilly or Steak Diane. Open 7
days a week, year-round. Bar opens at 3 p.m. with
happy hour prices, Monday-Friday, 3-7 p.m. Dining
room opens at 5 p.m. Casual attire and reservations
are recommended.
ASSATEAGUE CRAB HOUSE & CARRYOUT
Rte. 611, Assateague Island ˇ 410-641-4330
On the way to visit the ponies of Assateague, stop
by this rustic crab house. Enjoy Maryland crabs by
the dozen or try the all-you-can-eat specials includ-
ing snow crab legs. Their extensive menu features
various appetizers, fresh fish, seafood, steaks,
chicken and ribs. The kids can enjoy their own
menu along with the great game room. Great for
casual dining or carry-out. House specialties: All-
you-can-eat, crab cakes, steaks, ribs.
BREAKFAST CAFE OF OCEAN CITY
12736 Ocean Gateway,
West Ocean City ˇ 410-213-1804
Open 7 days a week between Sunsations & Star-
bucks, across from Outback, come join us at the
"Breakfast Cafe" (formerly Rambler Coffee Shop)
we are a family-friendly restaurant that's been fam-
ily owned for 30 years passed from mother to son in
2001. We believe that fair pricing, putting out quali-
ty food as fresh as we can make it and a nice
atmosphere makes a meal. I like to think we have
many "House Specialties" which include our Crab
Omelet, real crab meat, cheddar cheese and mush-
rooms, our Sunfest Omelet, Swiss cheese, ham and
mushrooms; Cafe or French Sampler, pancakes or
French toast, with eggs, bacon and sausage.
Homemade creamed chipped beef on toast and
sausage gravy on biscuits with browned potato
home fries, with onion, excellent cheesesteak subs
and fries and more! We use Rapa Scrapple fried on
the grill the way you like it for all our breakfasts,
sandwiches and sides. Summer hours, 7 a.m.-2
p.m. Come enjoy!
CAPTAIN'S GALLEY
12817 Harbor Road, West Ocean City
410-213-2525
A variety of dining options await you at this land-
mark restaurant on the harbor, but the famous crab
cake is a must try at some point. All the seafood is
fresh and the house favorites never disappoint.
Although seafood reigns here, a diverse menu of
offerings awaits. The Little Deck-hands are also well
represented. Plenty of parking available.
CRAB ALLEY
Golf Course Road, Head Of Commercial
Fishing Harbor, West Ocean City
410-213-7800 ˇ www.craballey.com
Just close enough to be out of the way-located at the
head of the commercial fishing harbor in West
Ocean City, Crab Alley has it all! Spec-tacular view,
casual and fun atmosphere, super service and
mouth-watering food combine to make "The Alley" a
true locals' favorite. Enjoy our light fare and full
menu of unbelievably fresh seafood, chicken and
steaks indoors or on our upper deck. We offer appe-
tizers, sandwiches and a children's menu too. Our
name says it all -crack'em and attack `em". Big Fat
Crabs both by the dozen and all you can enjoy spe-
cials. Check out our website for our fantastic happy
hour food and drink specials or find us on Facebook.
Having a special affair? We can handle your group,
large party or special occasion. Make Crab Alley
your first stop!
DENOVO'S
South Gate, Ocean Pines ˇ 410-208-2782
You can't go wrong any time of day here, as it's
open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Lunch and
dinner specials offered daily and all new is the
DeNovo's bar. Come find out what the locals have
known about for years. It's a special treat here in the
Pines, just a short drive from Ocean City. Catering
is also available.
GIUSEPPE AND O'LEARY'S
12703 Sunset Avenue, West Ocean City
410-213-2868
The motto at this Italian deli, restaurant and pub is
BLU Crabhouse and Raw Bar features outside din-
ing under the palms, beautiful sunsets on the bay,
and accessibility by boat to enhance your experi-
ence. The same attention to quality and commit-
ment to excellent customer service are offered at
this new establishment featuring jumbo crabs by the
dozen, all-you-can-eat crab feasts and a diverse
menu focusing on a variety of seafood selections.
Be sure to check out the popular BLU Beach Bar
Happy Hour from 3-6 p.m. for great bargains on
drinks and food. Open daily at noon. Crabs are
available all day and for carry out!
BONFIRE
71st Street & Coastal Highway ˇ 410-524 7171
www.thebonfirerestaurant.com
150 ft. Seafood & Prime Rib Buffet
A famous Ocean City Restaurant for 37 years. It's all
here. The service, the atmosphere and the finest,
freshest food available. Fresh seafood, snow crab
legs, prime rib, BBQ ribs, raw oysters, raw clams,
steamed shrimp, fish, homemade soups & salads.
Decadent dessert selection ­ homemade donuts &
bread pudding, soft serve ice cream with hot fudge
topping and lots more! Large selection of children's
favorites - chicken tenders, hot dogs, burgers, mac-
aroni & cheese and pizza. A la carte menu available
featuring fresh cut steaks and seafood. Open daily
at 3 p.m. Plenty of free parking.
BROTHERS BISTRO & BAR
12th Street & Boardwalk ˇ 443-664-6763
Located conveniently on the Boardwalk, the brick
oven pizza is a must here, available in several dif-
ferent styles, but there's much more to choose from
as well, including the seafood starters, sandwiches,
subs, wraps, quesadillas and soups and salads. For
the heartier types, the diverse offerings of pasta
dishes and main courses will lead you to need a few
minutes to make up your mind.
BUXY'S SALTY DOG
28th Street ˇ 410-289-0973
When it comes to food, the new, improved Salty
Dog is so much more than just a bar. The menu is
far-reaching and the portions are generous ­ a
combination any patron must admire. The appetiz-
ers are a great way to begin a dinner, especially the
Buffalo poppers, potato skins and nachos. Full
menu available noon-1 a.m. featuring fresh crab
cakes, local catch, stuffed flounder and N.Y. strip.
House specialties: cheese steak sub, steak sand-
wich and homemade crab dip. Don't miss our daily
specials.
CAPTAIN'S TABLE
15th Street & Baltimore Avenue ˇ 410-289-7192
One of Ocean City's premier restaurants is back
with a new and improved atmosphere and a brand
new home. However, the mission to provide the
same fresh, quality food and attentive service has
not changed. Excellent chefs, who inspect each
dish for culinary perfection, prepare the meals here.
The finest seafood is guaranteed and nothing but
the best in black angus beef is served. Be sure to
inquire about the daily specials and check out the
new bar and lounge area. They have the kids cov-
ered as well with a quality kids menu. Open for
breakfast, lunch and dinner.
COCONUTS BEACH BAR & GRILL
37th Street Oceanfront ˇ 410-289-6846
No matter if you are looking for a hearty sandwich,
a tasty seafood appetizer or a robust fresh salad,
they have all the bases covered. A favorite on the
appetizer list is the wasabi shrimp and crab dip
bites, but everything on the menu is worth a try at
least once and never disappoints, especially the
fresh seafood offerings that can be added to salads
and make for impressive sandwiches. They have
the "Little Surfers" covered as well with several
offerings. Also be sure to ask about their specialty
cocktails that are always impressive.
COINS PUB & RESTAURANT
28th Street Plaza ˇ 410-289-3100
Great mid-town location offering a complete dinner
menu, lunch and lite fare. Coins features the fresh-
est seafood, shrimp, scallops, clams, fresh catch
and lobster plus the best crab cake in Maryland,
hand cut steaks cooked to your liking, succulent
veal and chicken dishes. Also authentic pasta selec-
tions. Enjoy live entertainment and dancing in the
lounge nightly. Happy hour daily 3-6 p.m. Casual
dining in a relaxed atmosphere. Special kids menu.
Lots of free parking.
DE LAZY LIZARD
1st Street & The Bay ˇ 410-289-1122
Ocean City's newest hot spot is conveniently locat-
ed on the bay downtown. Come by foot, boat or
vehicle and enjoy majestic sunsets nightly, refresh-
ing and original libations and a variety of great food
offerings. The burgers are getting early rave
reviews as is the filet cheesesteak. Appetiz-ers, sal-
ads, entrees and plenty of other sandwiches are
also offered while you dine dockside. Largest Tiki
bar in OC with daily and nightly entertainment. A
very kid friendly atmosphere including a bounce
house and pirate ship. Jet ski rentals on location.
DOUGH ROLLER
South Division & Boardwalk ˇ 410-289-3501
3rd Street & Boardwalk ˇ 410-289-2599
41st Street & Coastal Hwy. ˇ 410-524-9254
70th Street & Coastal Hwy. ˇ 410-524-7981
Dine-in and carry-out. Breakfast served at 3rd, 41st
and 70th Street locations-omelets, buttermilk pan-
cakes, creamed chipped beef. South Division serv-
ing up Dayton's Boardwalk Famous Fried Chicken.
NEW Dayton's Carry-Out location beside 70th
Street Dough Roller.
EMBERS RESTAURANT
24th Street & Coastal Highway
410-289-3322 ˇ www.embers.com
"Where Italian Cuisine meets Irish Pub". From
appetizers, entrees and soups and salads to pizza,
strombolis and cold and hot sandwiches, the menu
here is expansive and sure to fit all appetites. The
prices are reasonable, and the food is delicious.
Some of our favorites can be found under the spe-
cialty pizzas, but no choice will disappoint. Catering
menu also available.
THE GLOBE
12 Broad Street, Downtown Historic Berlin
410-641-0784 ˇ www.globetheater.com
Locally owned, operated and loved for more than
seven years, The Globe just keeps getting better. 10
New Beers on tap, including your locally crafted
favorites, The Globe continues to offer made-from-
scratch dishes, from salad dressings to soups,
thanks to Executive Chef Duane Douglas. Locals,
vacationers and families rave about the friendly
service and choose from tasty appetizers, home-
made soups, huge salads, hearty sandwiches,
scrumptious entrees and homemade desserts. A
daily blue plate special accompanies a variety of
specials. Sunday Brunch is served every Sunday
year round from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. followed by lunch &
dinner. Live music, local artwork, Happy Hour at
The Coppertop Bar, Tuesday-Friday and a variety of
special events complete the restaurant's list of
unique offerings in the more than 100-year-old
restored movie theater. Open Tuesday-Sunday year
round. Free WiFi. Reservations accepted.
GREENE TURTLE-WEST
Rte. 611, West Ocean City ˇ 410-213-1500
The newest location of Maryland's No. 1 sports pub
and restaurant, the World-Famous Greene Turtle,
which opened in January 1999, features a beautiful,
non-smoking 80-seat dining room with an exciting
menu. Delicious steaks, sizzling steaks, fresh fish,
crabcakes and more. Live entertainment. Plenty of
parking available. House specialties: happy hour
and the best hot wings in West OC.
HOOTERS OF WEST OCEAN CITY
Route 50 ˇ 410-213-1841
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 salads,
world famous chicken wings with 11 flavorful sauces
and a fun children's menu. Happy Hour is offered
every day from 3-7 p.m. Full bar available. Don't for-
get to pick up some authentic Hooters merchandise
in kids and adult sizes. Enjoy all the sports pack-
ages on the large flat screen TV's and great service
by the delightful Hooters Girls. Bike Nights every
Wednesday and live entretainment every
Wednesday, Friday & Saturday. Live entertainment
is also offered.Check us out on the web at
www.hootersofoc.com Like us on Facebook and fol-
low us on Instagram and Twitter.
J&J'S PIZZERIA
Rte. 50, West OC ˇ 410-213-0303
Offered here is the finest from a woodfired brick
oven pizza. Dine-in or carry-out. Tasty lunch spe-
cials offered daily. Open at 11:30 a.m. daily.
LA HACIENDA SOUTHWEST BAR & GRILL
11033 Nicholas Lane, Ocean Pines
South Gate Entrance ˇ 410-208-1383
South of the Border meets South Gate at the new
La Hacienda Southwest Bar & Grill featuring a won-
derful selection of appetizers along with delectable
fajitas, burritos, enchiladas, tortillas and traditional
combinations. Open daily for lunch and dinner start-
ing at 11:30 a.m. Enjoy great daily specials and fab-
ulous happy hour from 4-6 p.m. with $1.25 tacos at
the bar.
LIGHTHOUSE SOUND
St. Martin's Neck Road ˇ 410-352-5250
Enjoy the best views of Ocean City at the newly ren-
ovated, Lighthouse Sound. Come relax and dine
overlooking the bay and the beautiful Ocean City
skyline. Savor entrees such as local rockfish, tem-
pura-battered soft shell crabs, char-grilled filet
mignon and jumbo lump crabcakes. Open to the
public, we serve Sunday brunch, lunch and dinner.
One mile west of Ocean City, Md., just off Route 90
on St. Martin's Neck Road. Reservations recom-
mended.
OCEAN PINES YACHT CLUB
1 Mumford's Landing Road ˇ 410-641-7501
Open to the public and offering gorgeous bay views
looking toward the Ocean City skyline. Daily Happy
Hour specials. Live entertainment Friday, Saturday
and Sundays. Open Daily for lunch and dinner.
Sunday brunch buffet 9 a.m.-1 p.m. featuring
omelet bar. Try Chef Paul Suplee's new menus and
join us as for our monthly wine tasting and social
Thursdays 5-7 p.m.. $15 per person. Ask about our
events, wedding, and banquet packages. Visit our
Java Bay Café and enjoy free wifi along with cof-
fees, specialty drinks, teas, baked goods, bagels
and more! Open 7 days a week at 7 a.m. Join us for
Happy Hour at The Tiki Bar!
PLAYER'S CLUB
River Run Golf Course, Masters Lane,
Off Beauchamp Road, Berlin ˇ 410-641-6500
Treat yourself to a one-of-a-kind dining experience
along the St. Martin River. The Player's Club is
open daily for lunch, dinner and Sunday breakfast,
9 a.m.-noon, offering a unique choice of weekly
changing selections. Reservations recommended.
RUTH'S CHRIS
Within the GlenRiddle Community
410-213-9444 ˇ www.ruthschris.com
Ruth's Chris specializes in the finest custom-aged
Midwestern beef. We broil it exactly the way you like
it at 1,800 degrees to lock in the corn-fed flavor.
Then we serve your steak sizzling on a heated plate
so that it stays hot throughout your meal. Many of
our recipes were developed by Ruth, favorites such
as shrimp Remoulade, Crabtini and Ruth's chop
salad. Located five miles west of Ocean City in the
GlenRiddle Golf clubhouse. Extensive wine list.
Reservations recommended.
SHOOTER'S SPORTS PUB
10514 Racetrack Road ˇ 410-208-1900
This family-oriented establishment is conveniently
located near the casino and is your new local sports
bar. All the traditional bar foods can be found on the
menu, but each have a special twist that keeps
patrons coming back for me. Be sure to check out
the crab dip in a bread bowl as well as the burgers,
wings and seared tuna, to name a few house
favorites. Wine-based cocktails are served. Pool,
darts and other games available.
INLET TO 94TH STREET
32 PALM
32nd Street Oceanside In The Hilton
410-289-2525
Executive Chef Rick Goodwin has introduced an
exciting new menu. A favorite amoung many is the
Bermuda Triangle, featuring cinnamon seared scal-
lops finished with an ancho mango coulis along with
house broiled crabcake with a sweet chili
remoulade and finally, apple wood smoked bacon
wrapped around jumbo shrimp, grilled to perfection
with jalapeno barbecue sauce. Other wonderfully
delicious dishes cover the land and sea as well and
each have a special touch that makes this restau-
rant unique among its peers. Children's menu avail-
able. Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
45TH STREET TAPHOUSE
45th St. & Coastal Hwy. ˇ 443-664-2201
The 45th Street Taphouse is Ocean City's newest
bayfront restaurant! Open 7 days a week, the 45th
Street Taphouse is open Monday-Friday at 11 a.m.,
and at 8 a.m on Saturday and Sunday mornings to
serve you a delicious bay front breakfast until noon.
Executive Chef Jeff Burton takes your favorite bar
food, and serves it with a twist. Instead of Fish &
Chips, Chef Jeff created Fish In Chips, in which he
takes fresh rockfish, uses homemade potato chips to
make the crust & flash fries it in a pan and serves it
with a spicy mango ketchup and Old Bay tartar
sauce. The breakfast menu features all your favorites
including Banana Foster French Toast, but don't miss
the Surf N Benedict which features 2 fried green
tomatoes, Maryland jumbo lump crabcakes, topped
with poached eggs and an Old Bay hollandaise, a
symphony in your mouth! The 45th Street Taphouse
has a smoker, so they take the time and slow smoke
their own bacon, fish & even Prime Rib. For lunch,
the Taphouse has the Best Crab Cake on the Beach.
The dinner selections include the smoked prime rib,
Sea Fra Diablo, which is overflowing with seafood or
the Asian barbecue salmon which is served with
coconut rice!
ADOLFO'S ITALIAN RESTAURANT
ON THE OCEAN
13th Street & The Boardwalk ˇ 410-289-4001
You stroll down the Boardwalk, take a right on 13th
Street in the beautiful Beach Plaza Hotel and you'll
discover one of the best little Italian restaurants in
Ocean City. The atmosphere, the perfume of garlic
and olive oil and the true taste of the old country
await. The menu alone is mouth-watering. Fresh
veal, chicken and steak entrees and fresh seafood
offer a delightful challenge. All sauces are made
from scratch. Don't miss Rhonda Apple and Dale
Britt every Friday and Dale Britt on Saturday. Open
5 p.m. Daily for Dinner, 11:30 a.m. for lunch on
Friday & Saturday, Sunday Brunch at 11 a.m.
Happy Hour Monday-Friday, 4-7 p.m.
BLU CRABHOUSE AND RAW BAR
24th Street & Coastal Hwy.
410-289-3322 ˇ www.blucrabhouse.com
Brought to you by the restaurateurs of The Embers,
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