Looking for the best BBQ in town? Look no further to the BBQ specialist at Smokers BBQ Pit in West Ocean City. Located on Route 611, Smokers is home to the slow wood smoked meats that will excite your taste buds. Open 7:00 am to 9:00 pm in season. Smoker’s is home to their famous pulled BBQ sandwiches but they also offer great pit beef, smoked chicken, fantastic breakfast, and much more. Every day of the week Smokers has a new special, and everyday all day they offer BBQ Sandwich your choice with a cup of chili or soup for fewer than ten dollars. Smokers is more of a takeout restaurant but they do offer seating in an outdoor covered patio with wooden tables. The house BBQ (red sauce) is really worth coming for and so is the rest of the food, especially the cornbread! Well worth the trip.

Smoker’s BBQ Pit
9711 Stephen Decatur Highway
West Ocean City, MD 21842
(410) 213-0040

The 21st annual Cruisin’ Weekend is an Ocean City staple to many individuals every year who love their hot rod cars as much as they love a good party. This popular car show features over 300 cars in attendance featuring hot rods, customs, classics, muscle cars, and more. The show at the Ocean City convention center, located on 41st bay side, is full of live entertainment, special attractions, celebrity guests, manufactures vendors and much more. There is also a show located in the inlet parking lot in downtown Ocean City. However, the shows are really just an appetizer, because the main event is the thousands of loyal patrons who return each year to cruise Ocean City, and parts of West Ocean City. Locals and tourists alike take it to the streets to watch as these beautiful cars takeover the streets. Bars in West OC like Trader Lee’s, Harborside and many more host these eager car enthusiasts for the entire weekend, held this year on May 19th- 22nd 2011.

The Berlin Chamber of Commerce and WESM FM 91.3 are pleased to bring the fourth year of the Annual Berlin Jazz & Blues Bash on Saturday, May 7th 2011 in historic downtown Berlin from 12:00 pm to 8:00 PM. Berlin, MD is just 5 miles down Rt. 50 West. A celebration of music and art, the Jazz & Blues features jazz and blues artists from all over the Delmarva Peninsula. Historical Berlin is transformed into a full on Jazz Festival featuring two outdoor stages, art and food vendors lining the streets. This event is free to the public, limited seating will be provided at each stage, lawn chairs are recommended. No outside food or alcohol is permitted in the festival area; however, alcohol may be purchased at many vendors and must be consumed on the Jazz and Blues festival grounds. So come to join in on the celebration of Art and Music in Historic Berlin, MD.

Mark your calendars for Springfest 2011, Thursday through Sunday May 5th-8th. For many, Springfest marks the beginning of the summer season at West Ocean City and the Ocean City Island. Springfest is four fantastic days of food, arts, crafts, live music, and good times. Springfest is located in the inlet parking lot in Ocean City, right off the boardwalk and Trimper’s Rides. Take advantage of the town’s park and ride service located on Rt. 50 West, in West Ocean City. Park your car for free and hop on the non stop shuttle to the inlet, or walk across the Rt. 50 Bridge for an enjoyable scenic walk.

Call 800-626-2326 or 410-250-0125 for more information on Springfest 2011.

Breakfast Cafe is located on Rt. 50 East next to Starbucks. This locally owned restaurant features their famous Crab Omelet and Creamed Chipped Beef. This Café focuses on keeping their customers happy and full with excellent food and great value. Serving breakfast all day Breakfast Cafe specializes in the traditional favorites for breakfast, you will find a menu packed with pancakes, French toast, omelets, eggs, and every kind of breakfast meat including a southern favorite scrapple. They also have a lunch menu with hamburgers, sandwiches, and subs. Call ahead or take out available, open year round. Help support West Ocean City’s local businesses and stop by for a homemade cooked breakfast at the Breakfast Cafe.

Breakfast Cafe
Route 50 & Elm St. West Ocean City, MD 21842
(410) 213-1804

Every second Friday in the town of Historic Berlin, the Chamber of Commerce features a distinctive and entertaining alternative for your Friday night. Come early and shop their unique stores and stay late and eat at their fine eateries. The art stroll features several of the town’s art galleries that participate in the event. Hospitable gallery owners stay open to show off their local artists of the town, complementary wine and snacks at several locations. Live music is played in the streets as you stroll through the historic town. After walking though the town’s galleries and craft shops stay and eat at some of the best local restaurants around. The Globe right off Broad St is an active member of the Berlin Art Stroll, with an art gallery on the second floor of this quaint bar and restaurant. Surprise any art enthusiast’s dream and take them to the Art Stroll every second Friday of each month, starting April 8th for the 2011 season.

Pepper’s Tavern off the boardwalk is an Ocean City local favorite, and now local West Ocean City patrons can enjoy their food and entertainment at Peppers new West Ocean City location off Rt. 611. Pepper’s offers a casual atmosphere, a friendly staff, and great Mexican food. Start the day off or end your evening with their famous Bloody Mary bar touting a variety of exotic mixes and garnishes. Pepper’s is all about the food, serving the best Mexican deals east of Durango. Pepper’s Tavern is also open for breakfast, served 7 am- 11 am whipping up everything from Southwestern Omelets to Pancakes and French toast. The new Pepper’s location also sports a wide variety of specials each night of the week, including $1 Taco night of Monday and ½ price Burgers on Wednesday. Check out their website for full details. If you are looking for a great meal for a fair price or a new place to have a few drinks check out this local favorite.

Pepper’s Tavern
Located on Rt. 611
West Ocean City MD, 21842
443-664-6712

Ledo’s Pizza has been making pizza since 1955, starting in Adelphi, Maryland. Each pizza is rolled to order with fresh handmade dough and topped with the same high standards as Ledo’s founding family kept in the fifties. The legacy lives on today in their many locations, including the one in West Ocean City, MD located in the White Marlin Mall. Ledo Pizza is special not only because of their quality ingredients, but their shape also sets them apart from other local pizzerias. Ledo’s pizzas are rectangular, a tradition started in the 1950’s by the owners. During the 50’s rectangular pizza pans were the industry standard, soon round pizza pans became all the rage to pizzerias, since owners were able to cut costs by offering the appearance of more but actually selling less product. Ledo’s kept their pans the same, keeping the customers happy and full. So if you and your family are looking for some authentic pizza look no further than Ledo’s Pizzeria.

Ledo Pizza (White Marlin Mall)
12641 Ocean Gateway Hwy. # 9
West Ocean City, MD 21842
(410) 213-1102

Every year the Ocean City St Patrick’s Day parade is a fun and entertaining for the whole family. For several parade goers the after party for the parade and is equally as fun. West Ocean City’s restaurants offer up some tempting options. The Shark on the harbor is harking back to a their tradition established when they still had their 46th St. location. They are STILL your post parade party headquarters with Guinness stew, bangers & mash, corned beef & cabbage. Drink specials and complimentary party favors will create the perfect after party experience. Also check out Micky Fins in the West Ocean City fishing center. Tickets cost $35 including complimentary beer and wine, live entertainment from James Gallagher and a upscale bull and oyster roast. Another great after party location is Harborside Bar & Grill, with entertainment by Under the Outhouse from 2-6, food and drink specials, including corned beef and cabbage, Reubens, and seafood stew.

So where ever you end up in West Ocean City: You are bound for grand ole’ time.

Sunset Grille is a restaurant located dockside looking over the Sunset Marina in West Ocean City, MD. With three bars, two sitting rooms, and two dining rooms Sunset Grille has a place for everyone to relax. Sunset Grill is open year round Monday-Saturday 11 am. until late night, closed Sunday’s through February 13th. Enjoy their Fall Happy Hour Monday-Saturday 3pm.-7pm. Sunset Grille offers a unique menu, including Fried Green Tomatoes with spicy crab remoulade and lemon and Lollipop Lamb Chops. Their menu has a variety of influences from Hawaii, the Caribbean, and Pan-Asian foods. Like all great Ocean City restaurants they also carry a wide variety of seafood entrees. In addition to the unique menu, Sunset Grille offers a inviting dining atmosphere. Fresh hibiscus flowers bloom in lush tropical landscaping, while the elegant dining rooms look over beautiful views of the harbor. Not only is Sunset Grille a great place to eat but it’s also a great place to party, attached to the restaurant is Teaser’s Dockside Bar. So come have drink and enjoy some of the finest food Ocean City has to offer.

Sunset Grille and Teaser’s Dockside Bar & Grille
12933 Sunset Avenue
West Ocean City, MD 21842
(410) 213-8110