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ReStauRaNt 213
213 N. fruitland Blvd., fruitland
410-677-4880 · www.restaurant213.com
Just 20 minutes from Ocean Pines and Berlin,
Restaurant 213 is worth the drive! Chef Jim
Hughes has been serving celebrities world-
wide 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.
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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, chick-
en, pasta plus the best crab imperial and crab
cakes in town. Come enjoy the intimate atmos-
phere 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.
BReakfaSt Cafe Of OCeaN City
12736 Ocean gateway,
West Ocean City · 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 restau-
rant that's been family owned for 30 years
passed from mother to son in 2001. We
believe that fair pricing, putting out quality food
as fresh as we can make it and a nice atmos-
phere makes a meal. I like to think we have
many "House Specialties" which include our
Crab Omelet, real crab meat, cheddar cheese
and mushrooms, 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
landmark 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 · 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 com-
bine to make "The Alley" a true locals' favorite.
Enjoy our light fare and full menu of unbeliev-
ably 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 specials. Check out our website for
our fantastic happy hour food and drink spe-
cials 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 · 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 spe-
er, 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 barbe-
cue salmon which is served with coconut rice!
aDOlfO'S italiaN ReStauRaNt
ON the OCeaN
13th Street & the Boardwalk
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.
BONfiRe
71st Street & Coastal highway
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 pud-
ding, soft serve ice cream with hot fudge top-
ping and lots more! Large selection of chil-
dren's favorites - chicken tenders, hot dogs,
burgers, macaroni & 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 ·443-664-6763
Located conveniently on the Boardwalk, the
brick oven pizza is a must here, available in
several different 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 · 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 gen-
erous a combination any patron must
admire. The appetizers 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 sandwich
and homemade crab dip. Don't miss our daily
specials.
CaPtaiN'S taBle
15th Street & Baltimore avenue
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 per-
fection, 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 covered as well with a quality kids menu.
Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
COiNS PuB & ReStauRaNt
28th Street Plaza · 410-289-3100
Great mid-town location offering a complete
dinner menu, lunch and lite fare. Coins fea-
tures the freshest 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 · 410-289-1122
Ocean City's newest hot spot is conveniently
located on the bay downtown. Come by foot,
boat or vehicle and enjoy majestic sunsets
nightly, refreshing and original libations and a
variety of great food offerings. The burgers are
getting early rave reviews as is the filet
cheesesteak. Appetizers, salads, entrees and
plenty of other sandwiches are also offered
cial treat here in the Pines, just a short drive
from Ocean City. Catering is also available.
the glOBe
12 Broad Street, Downtown historic Berlin
410-641-0784 · www.globetheater.com
Locally owned, operated and loved for more
than seven years, The Globe just keeps get-
ting better. 10 New Beers on tap, including
your locally crafted favorites, The Globe con-
tinues 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, homemade
soups, huge salads, hearty sandwiches,
scrumptious entrees and homemade des-
serts. 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,
Tues-day-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 · 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 din-
ing room with an exciting menu. Delicious
steaks, sizzling steaks, fresh fish, crabcakes
and more. Live entertainment. Plenty of park-
ing available. House specialties: happy hour
and the best hot wings in West OC.
hOOteRS Of WeSt OCeaN City
Route 50 · 410-213-1841
Things are always getting better and fresher at
Hooters, where we make you happy. Of partic-
ular 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 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. Bike Nights every
Wednesday and live entretainment every
Wednesday, Friday & Saturday. Live entertain-
ment is also offered.Check us out on the web
at www.hootersofoc.com Like us on Facebook
and follow us on Instagram and Twitter.
J&J'S PizzeRia
Rte. 50, West OC · 410-213-0303
Offered here is the finest from a woodfired
brick oven pizza. Dine-in or carry-out. Tasty
lunch specials offered daily. Open at 11:30
a.m. daily.
la haCieNDa SOuthWeSt BaR & gRill
11033 Nicholas lane, Ocean Pines
South gate entrance · 410-208-1383
South of the Border meets South Gate at the
new La Hacienda Southwest Bar & Grill featur-
ing a wonderful selection of appetizers along
with delectable fajitas, burritos, enchiladas,
tortillas and traditional combinations. Open
daily for dinner starting at 4 p.m. Enjoy great
daily specials and fabulous happy hour from 4-
6 p.m. with $1.25 tacos at the bar.
lighthOuSe SOuND
St. martin's Neck Road · 410-352-5250
Enjoy the best views of Ocean City at the
newly renovated, Lighthouse Sound. Come
relax and dine overlooking the bay and the
beautiful Ocean City skyline. Savor entrees
such as local rockfish, tempura-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. Reserva-tions recom-
mended.
PlayeR'S CluB
River Run golf Course, masters lane,
Off Beauchamp Road, Berlin · 410-641-6500
Treat yourself to a one-of-a-kind dining experi-
ence 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 · 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 siz-
zling 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.
the ShaRk ON the haRBOR
12924 Sunset ave., West Ocean City
410-213-0924 · ocshark.com
We make real food from scratch. We believe
that great food and healthful ingredients are
not mutually exclusive of each other. Featuring
local organic produce and seafood. All natural
products - clear of preservatives and antibi-
otics. Whole grains and whole foods are used
in the preparation of our menu which our
chefs write twice daily, based on what's fresh,
available and delicious. Fresh. Local. Organic.
Taste the difference. Open Daily Year Round,
Monday-Saturday for Lunch & Dinner and
Sundays for Brunch, Lunch & Dinner.
Reservations suggested.
ShOOteR'S SPORtS PuB
10514 Racetrack Road · 410-208-1900
This family-oriented establishment is conve-
niently 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 cinna-
mon seared scallops finished with an ancho
mango coulis along with house broiled crab-
cake 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
restaurant unique among its peers. Children's
menu available. Open daily for breakfast,
lunch and dinner.
45th StReet taPhOuSe
45th St. & Coastal hwy. · 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 home-
made 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 smok-
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