Ocean City's best restaurants, bars and Boardwalk spots, as picked by OceanCity.com
There are countless top-notch restaurants, bayside bars and family-friendly activities to choose from in the popular resort town destination of Ocean City, Maryland. Yet, which of the lot does the public deem the very best?
Here's an official guide to the "2024 Best of Ocean City" winners— restaurants, bars, activities and beloved, historic Boardwalk businesses in Ocean City — as voted on by visitors to OceanCity.com and the site's employees.
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Best restaurants in Ocean City
Are you craving a pan of pizza? How about some authentic Asian cuisine? Or, maybe you're in the mood for some mouthwatering wings? Make your next reservation at one of Ocean City's best restaurants of the year:
Category | Poll Winner | Editorial Pick |
|---|---|---|
Asian | ||
BBQ | ||
Best New Restaurant | ||
Breakfast | ||
Brunch | ||
Carry-Out | ||
Crabcakes | ||
Crabs | ||
Ice Cream | ||
Italian | ||
Mexican | ||
Pizza | ||
Raw Bar | ||
Restaurant that Caters to Dietary Restrictions | ||
Seafood | ||
Subs | ||
Waterfront Dining | ||
Wings |
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Best bars in Ocean City
From happy hour drinks to craft beer selections to spectacular sunset views, Ocean City's got it all. Here's a look at this year's best oceanfront and bayside bars:
Category | Winner | Editorial Option |
|---|---|---|
Drinks | ||
Bar Overall | ||
Happy Hour | ||
Sunset View | ||
Live Music | ||
Sports Bar | ||
Craft Beer Selection | ||
Brewery |
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Best of the Boardwalk in Ocean City
Don't forget to eat, shop and amble along Ocean City's historic Boardwalk. Here's a look at some of the most cherished, small Boardwalk businesses of the year:
Category | Winner | Editorial Winner |
|---|---|---|
Caramel Corn | ||
Boardwalk Shop | ||
Boardwalk Stands | ||
Sit-down Restaurant | ||
Boardwalk Bar | ||
Boardwalk Pizza | ||
Boardwalk Candy | ||
Fries |
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Best activities in Ocean City
Whether you're itching to go parasailing or for a ride on a jet ski, there's plenty of activities to choose from during your next vacation to Ocean City. Here's a look at this year's best:
Category | Winner | Editorial Winner |
|---|---|---|
Boat Rental | ||
Boat Tour | ||
Fishing Charter | ||
Golf Course | ||
Mini Golf | ||
Jet Skiing | ||
Parasailing | ||
Rainy Day | ||
SUP/Kayak Rental | ||
Surf Shop | ||
Arcades |
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Olivia Minzola covers communities on the Lower Shore. Contact her with tips and story ideas at ominzola@delmarvanow.com.
This article originally appeared on Salisbury Daily Times: Best bars, restaurants, more in Ocean City, per OceanCity.com voters