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🍔 American Restaurants

in Ocean City

Looking for american in Ocean City? The shore town has 21 spots serving classic american comfort food and contemporary dishes. Second Street Grille is a local favorite.

Price Range

19 moderate, 2 budget-friendly

Dining Tip

Many American restaurants in Ocean City offer happy hour specials. Check for early bird dinner deals.

21 American Restaurants in Ocean City

Second Street Grille

$$

Located in Ocean City.

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Seaville Tavern

$$

Located in Ocean View.

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Randazzo's Family Restaurant

$$

Located in Ocean City.

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Prep's Pizzeria & Dairy Bar

$$

Located in Ocean City.

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Oves Restaurant

$$

Located in Ocean City.

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Oc Eatery

$$

Located in Ocean City.

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New York Cafe & Grill

$$

Located in Ocean City.

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Nauti Donuts

$$

Located in Ocean City.

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Mario's Pizzeria & Restaurant

$$

Located in Ocean City.

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Lobo Pizza & Grill

$$

Located in Ocean View.

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Katina's Gyro Restaurant

$$

Located in Ocean City.

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Island Grill Restaurant

$$

Located in Ocean City.

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Hula Restaurant & Sauce Co

$$

Located in Ocean City.

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Aneu Kitchen Juicery & Market

$$

Health-focused kitchen and juice bar offering fresh, nutritious options.

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  • healthy options
  • juice bar
  • market

The Chatterbox/Green Eggs Cafe

$$

Breakfast and brunch in a stunning 1937 Spanish Mission Revival building designed by the same architect as the Flanders Hotel. The cookie dough stuffed French toast is the signature dish — generous, photogenic, and worth the wait. Lines move slowly on summer weekends; arrive by 8:30am or expect 45+ minutes.

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Must Try: Cookie dough stuffed French toast

  • historic building
  • cafe
  • Instagram-worthy
500 E. 9th Street

Cousin's Restaurant

$$

Italian-American BYOB with twilight menu specials (4:30-5:30pm) including salad, vegetable, bread, and dessert under $20.

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Must Try: Twilight menu

  • BYOB
  • twilight specials
  • family-friendly
Asbury Avenue

Crossings

$$

Casual American restaurant on Asbury Avenue with a broad menu of sandwiches, burgers, and pasta. Family-friendly atmosphere in the heart of downtown Ocean City, away from boardwalk crowds.

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  • family-friendly
  • casual
  • American
  • downtown

Island Grill

$$

"Fresh and high-quality seafood since 1990" at 3.8/5 BYOB. Crabcakes, fish tacos, marine-themed decor. Buy fresh seafood from the case to cook at your rental.

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Must Try: Crabcakes

  • BYOB
  • seafood market
  • crabcakes
100 Atlantic Avenue

The Crab Trap

$$Reservations

"Best Seafood in Ocean City area" for 40+ years—technically Somers Point but essential for OC visitors wanting alcohol with dinner. Stuffed flounder with deviled crab stuffing. Outdoor Crabby Jack's deck with harbor views. FULL BAR.

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Must Try: Stuffed flounder

  • full bar
  • waterfront
  • stuffed flounder
Somers Point (across bridge)

Brown's Restaurant

$Seasonal

The boardwalk breakfast stop since the early 1900s — fresh apple cider donuts hot from the fryer draw morning lines that start forming before 8am. Grab a half-dozen and a coffee and eat on the boardwalk overlooking the ocean.

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Must Try: Apple cider donuts

  • donuts
  • cafe
  • boardwalk
110 Boardwalk

Del's Grill

$Seasonal

Quick-service boardwalk grill for burgers, hot dogs, and sandwiches. No-frills food at prices that fit a full boardwalk day budget.

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  • boardwalk
  • quick service
  • burgers
  • budget-friendly

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Tips for American Dining in Ocean City

Summer reservations: Book 1-2 weeks ahead for weekend dinners, especially July-August.

BYOB advantage: Many Ocean City restaurants are BYOB—bring your own wine and save.

Off-peak savings: Early bird specials (5-6pm) often include price breaks.

Dress code: Most american spots are casual—flip flops usually fine.

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