A local favorite since the 80’s, Crab Alley offers some of the best seafood West Ocean City has to offer featuring steamed crabs, lobsters, and fresh fish. They are open year round and overlook the commercial fishing harbor in West Ocean City. This restaurant is a great family spot, with something everyone can enjoy. Not a seafood lover? They offer chicken and beef for the “Land Lovers”. For lighter fair Crab Alley also has a variety of sandwiches. Stop by for their great happy hour specials and stay for the all you can eat crabs! Crab Alley offers free parking. Check out the seafood market for great fresh seafood prepared at home.
Crab Alley Restaurant & Seafood Market


Crab Alley
9703 Golf Course Road
West Ocean City, MD 21842
(410) 213-7800
Hooper’s Crab House is located on Route 50 West, right after the bridge. Hooper’s is one of the largest all you can eat crab locations in the Ocean City area. You can’t miss it while driving over the Route 50 bridge; it’s the huge building with a red roof. Hooper’s is here to please you; with a large menu including their famous all you can eat crabs, shrimp, and chicken. They also will help you plan your next upcoming event with ideas for Private Parties. Hooper’s is not open year round closing before the Holidays and re-opening around the first week of April each year. Attached to Hooper’s in the dock bar Sneaky Pete’s offering, drinks, light fare, and a lot of fun. Only at Sneaky Pete’s can you find all you can eat crabs and corn for $25.99! Hoopers also offers carry out, for most items of their menu.
Hooper’s Crab House
12913 Ocean Gateway
West Ocean City, MD 21842
(410) 213-1771
The 19th Hole bar & Grille was previously named Dr. Unks Bar & Grill and is located on Route 611, next to the Fractured Prune. They are currently open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner serving up quality American cuisine. This is a great place to eat and party.

19th Hole Bar & Grille
9636 Stephen Decatur Highway
West Ocean City, MD 21842
(410) 213 7775
Micky Fins Bar and Grill is an upscale dock bar serving fine casual fare. Micky Fins is located on Inlet Isle Lane in West Ocean City. Now with the management, staff, and menu items from the former Marlin Moon Grille; a very popular restaurant in West Ocean City. Micky Fins has live music, romantic waterfront dining rooms, and a very large dock bar. They offer specials each night, but their dinner menu is really their strong point. They offer Grilled Sushi Grade Tuna Steak with Hawaiian BBQ Sauce garnished with Wasabi cucumber & red chili aiolis or try the Twin Grilled Frenched Pork Rib Chops with Apricot Horseradish glaze & crispy onions. They also offer a lighter fare bar menu, kids menu, and great drink selections. Open year round, Micky Fins is always a good choice.
Micky Fins
12952 Inlet Isle Lane
West Ocean City, MD 21842
(410) 213-9033
Harborside Bar & Grill is located in West Ocean City on Harbor Rd. Harborside is home of the original, fresh squeezed, Orange Crush. They are a must visit location while visiting the Ocean City area. Harborside Bar and Grille has a great bar, great house drinks, and great food. The restaurant overlooks the commercial fishing harbor in West Ocean City. “One visit to Harborside and you will be hooked, ‘line & sinker’.” Enjoy the rustic atmosphere while sipping on their famous Orange Crushes or a tasty libation off their colorful drink menu. If you are more of a beer lover, don’t worry, Harborside offers a variety of domestics, imports, drafts, and bottles to accommodate your tastes. In addition to the great drink menu Harborside serves up a great menu too. Every day of the week they offer specials, stop in Friday for Fried Oyster Friday all day.
Harborside Bar & Grill
12841 Harbor Road
West Ocean City, MD 21842
(410) 213-1846
Dr Unks Bar & Grill is located on Route 611, next to the Fractured Prune. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner serving up classic American cuisine. Dr Unks has it all, a great breakfast menu, filling lunch and dinners, and a bustling night life, a true bar, grill, and then some. This is a great place to eat and party. Dr Unks is an affordable place to eat and drink, so if you are on a tight budget this is the place for you. Specializing in great light fair, their sandwiches and fries are a sure win. During the summer season Dr Unks features live music and DJs nightly. Dr Unks is a hidden gem in West Ocean City, far enough away from the bustle but local enough to attract a good crowd during the summer season and weekends. If you are looking for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or a few drinks discover Dr Unks!
Dr Unks Bar & Grill
9636 Stephen Decatur Highway
West Ocean City, MD 21842
(410) 213 7775
Update: Dr Unks has changed it’s name to The 19th Hole Bar and Grille. Visit the new blog post about The 19th Hole
Ruth’s Chris Steak House is located within the Glen Riddle Clubhouse and is open to the public. Glen Riddle is a housing community just past West Ocean City traveling Route 50 West. The clubhouse Ruth’s Chris Steak House is now in, was built in the 1920s and was home to the legendary race horses Man of War and War Admiral. Much of the original woodwork was restored and is used in the decor of the restaurant. The stall doors are used as table tops in the bar and grill and you can also find some original woodwork throughout the clubhouse and restaurant. Serving some of the best steaks the Eastern Shore has to offer, Ruth’s Chris Steak House is a delightful choice for your special occasions. To make it extra special Ruth’s Chris offers private dining for you and your loved ones.
Ruth’s Chris Steak House
11501 Maid at Arms Way
Berlin, MD 21811
(888) 632-4747
TC Diner is located on Route 50 Eastbound next to Starbucks. This is a great diner for breakfast and lunch. A moderate price range keeps your bills low and gives your family more to spend while vacationing in Ocean City. Even though the prices are low, does not mean that you can’t get a filling meal at TC diner. Their wide menu ranges from classic pancakes, to scrumptious omelets, large sandwiches, and mouthwatering burgers. TC Diner has a large dining room so they can accommodate almost any size party and they almost never have a wait. Their service is also very quick so if you don’t have a lot of time but want to sit down this is a great place to eat. TC Diner serves breakfast all day so take your time and sleep in, breakfast will wait for you. Carry Out available.
T C Diner
12744 Ocean Gateway #7
West Ocean City, MD 21842
(410) 213-9337
At the time of writing Applebee’s is the largest casual dining chain in the world, with locations throughout the US and many countries worldwide. West Ocean City’s Applebee’s is located on Route 50 West. Applebee’s is a family friendly restaurant and they take pride in being a neighborhood environment. This restaurant draws people of all ages and lifestyles with its fun, family friendly atmosphere. The West Ocean City Applebee’s has a large bar section which is open late. Enjoy their after 9 pm appetizer specials and watch the game on their flat screen TVs. They also offer a Carside to Go service, where you can stay in the car and they will bring your food out to you in your car. Applebee’s is open year round, seven days a week.
Applebee’s
12849 Ocean Gateway
West Ocean City, MD 21842
(410) 213-7395
Carrabba’s Italian Grill in West Ocean City offers flavorful, handmade Italian dishes prepared to order in a lively exhibition kitchen. Carrabba’s is located next to Sunsations on Route 50 East, in West Ocean City. Dinner guests enjoy Carrabba family recipes handed down for generations including crispy calamari, homemade lasagna, veal parmesan, and a variety of fresh fish, seafood and meats cooked over their wood-fired grill. They specialize in Italian style cuisine. In addition to their pasta’s and steaks Carrabba’s also features wood oven pizzas. Carrabba’s is open year-round open seven days a week. They now offer online web ordering as well as curbside to go. Carrabba’s also has a small bar inside, where you can eat and watch the game. So whether you are taking the whole family out or just looking for a place to grab a solo bite and watch your favorite sports game this might not be a bad choice if you are a fan of chains and Italian food.
Carrabba’s Italian Grill
12728 Ocean Gateway
West Ocean City, MD 21842
(410) 213-0037