A Special Night Out
Looking for a place to spend the evening with your favorite someone or for that long-awaited celebration? From steaks to seafood to pasta, Ocean City has a restaurant perfect for your special evening out.
Dine on the freshest seafood, expertly prepared and served with expertise at any of Ocean City’s seafood restaurant classics. Try tender lobster and crab cakes or enjoy a fresh-caught filet as the sun goes down. Order a succulent steak as you celebrate the evening away. Choose freshly prepared pastas in house-made sauces. Wherever you go, Ocean City’s dining options are sure to please.
It’s a Family Affair
When your evening’s plans are more cupcake than candlelight, try one of Ocean City’s famous family-owned restaurants. Unlike other towns where chain restaurants dominate the family dining scene, Ocean City is proud of its privately-owned restaurants, many of which have become town institutions.
Walk our world famous Boardwalk, stop for dinner and relax as the sun goes down. Wander through our downtown and stop for a bite as the mood strikes you. Either way, from pizza to burgers to seafood and more, Ocean City offers families a diverse variety of places to dine.
Quick and Casual Dining
Visiting the numerous Boardwalk cafes, downtown cyber cafes and casual dining establishments is an absolute must when visiting Ocean City. Delight in the aroma of freshly baked bread, bagels and croissants as you drink your morning coffee. Catch up on the latest from the web at one of Ocean City’s cyber cafes. Grab a slice after you bike to the beach or sample a giant pretzel. When a quick bite is on your mind, Ocean City’s casual dining options are sure to please.
Just Desserts
It wouldn’t be a trip to the beach without sampling ice cream, candy and especially our famous salt water taffy from each and every shop you pass! Walk off lunch and dinner and sample the best ice cream Ocean City has to offer, cone-style. Let the kids choose their own gourmet candies, purchased by the pound. And don’t forget to sample OCNJ’s incredible salt water taffy, famous the world over for its melt-in-your-mouth taste!
Find Your Perfect Place, Again and Again
We make it easy to find your perfect dining option again and again. Simply click on each listing to find out more about the menu, location and atmosphere each offers. Search by location and click on the map so you can discover the restaurants, cafes and shops that make a trip to Ocean City, NJ so unique. Alternatively, scroll our directory to explore your dining options.
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From Finely Crafted Cuisine to Family Friendly Crowd Pleasers, Ocean City Restaurants Satisfy
Is your mouth watering for the freshest seafood, served with expertise in a waterside location? Are your kids clamoring for spaghetti with meatballs? Does an evening stroll to an old fashioned, local ice cream parlor sound appealing? Then Ocean City, New Jersey has a restaurant for you.
Wander Ocean City's Boardwalk and discover the choices that have satisfied visitors and residents for generations. You can also discover the hidden local gems sprinkled among the quieter bay side of Ocean City, where families, friends and couples come for an authentic Shore experience.
Seafood Dining Down the Shore
Visitors to Ocean City, New Jersey enjoy a wide variety of seafood dining options both on the Boardwalk and off. Try grilled seafood at Del’s, or wander over to Ike’s and find out for yourself why his crabcakes are so famous. Off the beach, try the Ocean City Seafood Company, Mike’s, 16th Street Seafood or any of our superior seafood options. Don’t let a visit to the Shore pass by without sampling each and every one of our world famous seafood restaurants!
Flip Flop Dining in Ocean City
We know that flip flops are the shoes of choice for our beachcombers and that’s why Ocean City offers a variety of casual dining options. From Jilly’s French fries and ice cream to Augie’s Waffle House to the Philly Pretzel Factory and beyond, Ocean City restaurants offer fun and easy crowdpleasers that will keep tummy rumbles to a minimum!
Traditional Restaurants in Ocean City
It’s not always about seafood and ice cream, even down at the Shore! Luckily, from Red’s Jersey-Mex Café to Luigi’s to Hamburger Construction Co. and beyond, Ocean City restaurants will satisfy your every craving. Quite simply, there is an Ocean City restaurant for every crowd, couple and occasion! Dine out and discover why Ocean City, New Jersey is America’s favorite family resort.
From fine seafood restaurants and trendy grilles to hip eateries and authentic pizzerias, you’ll find the perfect place to satisfy your cravings. Click on each restaurant listing for more details and discover the array of dining options available!
