OCEAN CITY, MD: if you are looking for good vibes, cold drinks, and the best bay views in town, 45th Street Taphouse is the spot. Over 20 beers on tap, a killer sunset backdrop, and the friendliest crowd, we even made new friends! Huge shoutout to Melissa, Bob, and their sweet pup Cocoa for the unexpected happy‑hour hangout. And major love to Kait, who took amazing care of us. If you are here in-season, don't miss Happy Hour (Mon-Fri, 3-6pm) with awesome food + drink specials. Whether you are into orange crushes, margaritas, mojitos, or mules, pair it with something from their American‑style menu and grab a seat at the tiki bar. This place is pure vacation energy. read more

45th Street Taphouse - American Near Me - Ocean City, Maryland

Had dinner here one evening and the server was nice. We ordered the calamari to start, which was quite delicious. For dinner, I ordered the crab cake po'boy. I was disappointed. The crab was not the authentic crab you expect in Ocean City. It was canned crab that was a little fishy. Terribly disappointing! My MIL ordered the salmon and that looked delicious. My husband ordered the ceasar salad wort the tuna and he said it was good, but not great. It's a very average meal. read more

The ambiance was great we sat by the water during the sunset. The staff were really nice but service was on the slower side. The cheesecake egg rolls were amazing. The pricing is not accurate be prepared for a higher bill than expected... read more

45th Street Taphouse - American Near Me - Ocean City, Maryland

Just tried to come get dinner and left because of the hostesses. When asked if we wanted to sit at the bar, we respectfully declined and asked for the dining room and the one hostess told the other hostess to just put us somewhere. Well the somewhere was all the way in the back by the swinging doors. Well left because of the hostesses unprofessionalism. Just felt we weren't going to have a pleasant evening. read more

Fun spot on the bay! We just went for happy hour but the crab deviled eggs were soooo yummy! As was their charred shishitos. Their happy hour was pretty good! We got some rail drinks and some beers so our total wasn't too crazy! read more

45th Street Taphouse - American Near Me - Ocean City, Maryland

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The food we received was below average, the wings were over salted and dry (seems reheated). The fish and chips was way over done the batter was almost burnt and hardened, the meatball appetizer was dry and flavorless, really disappointed with the quality. read more

This is my favorite restaurant in OCMD! Located right on the water and with great food, 45th street Taphouse is a great spot for a date or a family outing. They even have a pier so you can get there by boat. The bay front panoramic view was gorgeous, especially as the sun is going down. They have both indoor and outdoor seating. The views are gorgeous on their patio. We sat at the bar which had ample seating on a weekday evening. They have great happy hour deals like $5 bombs and discounted rail drinks. Their crabcake sandwich is great and their fettuccini Alfredo was very flavorful. Their tapped up fries were delicious, and the perfect serving amount for 2. The bartenders were all attentive, one of them remade my drink after I pointed out that somehow 6 dead gnats were floating at the top. I would definitely recommend this spot for happy hour snacks or a delicious meal! read more

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We had such a good experience. Service was prompt and our waitress was so kind. The food was so flavorful. Love that you can get such drastically different cuisines and they are still executed so well. read more

Pricing is always going to be high in OCMD and I know this as a local, the Taphouse was normally priced but my experience wasn't great. I sat on the bayside outdoor dining area with a table of 4 people total. I specifically got the burger and it was $15 and it was very small. Almost the size of a fast food burger. It was decent, but the fact that it was that underwhelming and they charge extra 2 bucks for cheese is a bit much for me. Also a $4 upcharge for fries or basically any side available. Service wasn't great either but what can you do about that. I specifically went to Tailchasers the day after to try their burger and it was almost double the size and was prime meat and was much, much better. No upcharge for a side either even though I didn't need it. At Tailchasers, no up-charge for cheese, fries or anything like that. Surfing Betty's is also a lot better of a burger but that place can be pricey too. The Taphouse wasn't a bad experience for my entire party but for a burger I mean how hard can it be. read more

Took us a little time to be seated... once seated everything was awesome . The fried pickles were delicious, along with the Parmesan wings & buffalo wings. Now my drink... I had a Mango Cart abd it was so smooth and flavorful... the restaurant sits on the water and it was BEAUTIFUL ! The ambiance of the water was so relaxing and serene. Service was wonderful as well. read more

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To make a long story short wings taste reheated and served . The fish and chips is not fish and chips just fries and some glob of burnt stuff with fish in side . Draft beer served in plastic glasses and not even frosted mugs or glasses. Thought it may have changed over the years but still the same. read more

Great first night in OC and picked this great spot for dinner. Our server was super friendly and helpful with the menu. A great space with plenty of windows to overlook the water, and not super busy during the weeknight The crab avocado appetizer ROCKED. Tried it on a whim can't recommend it more. A great combo of flavors. The BLT was okay, it was blt. Overall great place read more

45th Street Taphouse - BLT with egg - American Near Me - Ocean City, Maryland

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Food was very good, service was TERRIBLE. We got sat and waited 15 minutes for our server. Weren't given any silverware or napkins. Didn't get asked if we wanted any sauce. Server didn't ask how everything came out but was very quick to ask us for when we need check. We asked server for 2 boxes and only received one box and then when we asked for another server didn't seem too happy. Server walked past us a few times and didn't care to see if we wanted any more drinks or anything such as napkins in which they don't provide us at all. Food is amazing. Hostess wasn't the best either. We were there for an hour for just 2 people ordering wings and a burger. read more

Terrible service, mid food, took an hour to get food. The experience was so bad that i actually lost my appetite after not eating all day

The atmosphere was very nice. We sat outside and the view was also very nice, which was on the water. We ate the bbq potstickers , the chicken cheesesteak (it was pretty good, compared to the cheesesteaks in philly), nashville chicken sandwich & strawberry margaritas (tasted like juice/puree). overall we thought it was okay , we came here due to it being overcrowded at Seacrets & was satisfied. I was only able to get a picture of the potstickers. read more

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We had dinner here while vacationing in ocean city. The inside is really nice. The ambience of the water is breathtaking (too bad was rainy and cold during hurricane erin). Server was nice and was pleasant and friendly. My husband ordered the poke bowl and then he ordered one to go. Our daughter ordered a burger she very much enjoyed. She had asked for it on a potato roll and it came with a sesame roll. The server was so apologetic and we really appreciated it but the sesame seed bun was ok and perhaps this kid will be more open to trying new things lol. I had the blackened fish tacos which were good but not really filling and a side salad which was just ok. I wish the tacos came with rice and beans but they came with chips which were very good. The fries our daughters had with chicken fingers and the burger weee sidewinder fries and were amazing. We will definitely be back if ever in ocean city again. read more

Outside deck is nice in the evening, great view of the Bay. Service is SLOW. Took forever to get orders in and food out. Half the table was served 15 minutes before the others. If you have time to kill and want mediocre pub food, you'll be fine. read more

This place is wonderful. My work held an event here and the General Manager, Jim, was super helpful in making sure we had an excellent experience. The food was great and the service was even better. The crab deviled eggs were amazing. Most definitely will be coming back here again! read more

Such an amazing spot right on the water. The view was beautiful, especially at sunset. They have indoor and outdoor seating, both which include a full bar so it is quite the vibe. I visited during the summer and it was amazing. Their food is delicious, and their seafood is super fresh. I had the seafood Alfredo, linguini served with scallops and shrimp, and it was incredible. My friends really enjoyed their meals as well (pictured). Our server was amazing and super attentive. read more

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This place was awesome! We sat outside overlooking the bay. I had the smash burger and fries. Cooked perfect and the fries were delish! My sister had the shrimp tacos and they were fabulous!! Sara was fantastic and very friendly! Will definitely go back when I am back in OC. read more

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Well well well, they did it again! We came back for the crusin car week and had to get the cheesesteaks. This time we did regular beef and my goodness, what a good idea! We added the fresh jalapeño peppers and substituted pepper Jack cheese. I wish I had asked for extra cheese but seriously, the flavor and those waffle fries were spot on. We went to the bar while we waited and had some orange bombs during happy hour. Once our food was ready, the lovely hostess came out with our food and wanted me to make sure my food was exactly how I like it (I really don't like pickled jalapeño's and she wanted us to double check they weren't as she remembered me telling her) Our Togo bag is a reusable bag which is perfect for shopping trips and not adding to the plastic waste. The place was busy as folks were coming in to watch the sunset and others already seated enjoying their food and drinks. We will be back before this trip is over. Thank you Taphouse! read more

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I'm very happy they brought most of their old menu back. The happy hour food menu is a great deal. Along with my usual tapped up fries, pretzel, dumplings, and wings I tried the hot honey chicken flatbread and it was amazing! The only reason I'm giving a 4/5 stars is because of the service. Bartender was very moody but we all have bad days so I give her the benefit of the doubt. read more

45th Street Taphouse - Blue Hawaiin - American Near Me - Ocean City, Maryland

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This was a relaxing place with great views on the porch. The hot honey sandwich was really crispy and the flavors well balanced. The quesadillas serving was generous with the right combo of meat, veg, and cheese. read more

Had heard some good things about this place and decided to try it out! We ordered the Caesar salad (BEST DRESSING EVER), wings, short rib tacos, sweet potato fries and the crabcake grilled cheese. Service was amazing both at the outside bar and our waiter for our table. Wait was 30 minutes max for Labor Day Weekend prime time dining (sunset). Kitchen seemed to be a little slow but service and atmosphere made up for that! Highly recommend this place for dinner and drinks! read more

45th Street Taphouse - Outside bar and patio - American Near Me - Ocean City, Maryland

went for lunch service was slow my wife's short rib pappardelle was over cooked and under seasoned we said it was terrible and they did nothing about it left hungry never going back read more

The food was delicious and the place had great vibes. The service was sub-par, especially given that other restaurants in the area were far busier and had better service. I'd still come back though. read more

One of the best burgers I've ever eaten. Two smash burgers with provolone, pickles, tomato, lettuce, bacon and grilled onions. Side of old bay chips. I got a side of honey mustard. Mmmm good! Excellent service! Our waiter, Abood, was a gem! He was knowledgeable, friendly, helpful and exemplifies what a great server should be. The atmosphere was great. We sat outside by the water, so beautiful. Although, I wish we'd gone a little later in the evening as we were roasting in the sun. They do have inside seating in the air too. Live music was playing outside. It was a bit too loud for us. We had trouble talking and hearing what the other was saying. We will definitely return, we had a great experience with great food. read more

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We came on a Friday night during st. patty's weekend so it was busy, but we were seated right away. I ordered the chicken caesar wrap with fries. The chicken caesar wrap was decent, nothing to rave about. I did enjoy the fries so I'm glad I upgraded to the fries. For drinks, I got the prickly pear punch and vodka soda. The punch was too sweet for me, and tasted more like juice/couldn't taste much of the alcohol. The vodka soda though was strong. Service was good as our waitress checked on us often. The restaurant is right by the water. They have happy hour Monday-Friday from 3-6pm. I would rate it a 3.5/5, rounding up to a 4/5. read more

45th Street Taphouse - Chicken Caesar wrap with fries - American Near Me - Ocean City, Maryland

Started out as a great night - perfect view of the bay with a sunset and a nice seating area, but it quickly went downhill after waiting 45 minutes to put in our order, then almost 2 hours for food. Everyone thought the food was terrible for the price, especially the Fra Diablo pasta, which just tasted like jarred Ragu sauce with no flavor and was over $30! The drinks were the only redeeming thing we ordered. Wouldn't recommend getting anything other than fried food here. read more

45th Street Taphouse - View from the outdoor seats - American Near Me - Ocean City, Maryland

We ordered 4 drinks and the brussel sprout appetizer. Shortly thereafter we noticed a large 8 foot section of mold on the ceiling. We told the waitress, who in turn got Management. The manager said it was due to the restaurant being on the water. She didn't have a real good answer, and didn't seem too concerned about it. And the brussels sprout appetizer was way way, way overcooked. It was so crispy. You couldn't even get it on your fork and it tasted charred as well. 4 drinks and brussel sprouts was all we ordered. Only positive thing was the waitress was good. I would recommend setting outside, away from the indoor mold. read more

45th Street Taphouse - Moldy mold - American Near Me - Ocean City, Maryland

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Great lunch today while watching the clouds wreck the air show. Autumn rocks as a bartender.

Wow. Very unexpected, bad experience. The wait staff was certainly pleasant but the food was tasteless and they even messed up my kids Shirley Temples! I heard the table next to us describing their server to a staff member that happened to walk by in order to get their orders in. All in all, too much money to pay for entrees (the tuna and the salmon) that tasted like nothing. We would have been better off stopping with the appetizers (the fried pickles & crab dip w/pretzels). read more

We were told the menu was new. We were pleasantly surprised . The food was delicious. Somewhat different from the menu we were accustomed to, haven eaten at the Taphouse many times over the years. The manager and server were very polite and respectful. We will definitely be going back! read more

Overpriced. Happy hour deals are OK. We had happy hour beers and a few appetizers (fried pickles, boneless wings, pub pretzels) These things were somewhat reasonably priced and were good. The beers were cold. Service was OK It's on the bay so very nice location. Honestly I wouldn't order any of the regular menu items, they're just average and overpriced. read more

We arrived here on our boat and we parked outside. We walked in and put in our order. Everything was fine until they brought out our food. They forgot our Mac n cheese that we ordered, forgot silverware and sauces. We paid for a Mac n cheese and we wait longer. Anyway, we are still waiting when they tell us they "don't have anymore silverware." How are we gonna eat it, with our fingers??? Not to mention the workers in the back are ordering DoorDash and getting all excited when they should be working and serving their customers. It's all young teenagers and when we told them what we need they just stared at us like it's our fault, they don't know what they are doing. read more

Been coming for years and feel like menu has changed. Smaller portions than before? And was surpassed to have 3% credit fee. Also sandwichs come with bag chips. My coleslaw was warm. They were out of a few items, we also got a house steak salad that was really small for $25 they did refund us. I hope this isn't under new ownership. Or maybe just starting season issues. read more

45th Street Taphouse - Bball team ordering - American Near Me - Ocean City, Maryland

I had to write a quick review on this bc the food was so good last night and the service was super helpful. We stopped in to meet up w friends and grab a bite. The DBF was running late, and the bartender overheard me say that he was going to order food. He let me know the kitchen would be closing in about 45 mins so I could get the order in for him. I thought that was so nice and really appreciated the heads up since I knew what he planned to order. We got a chicken cheesesteak and cream of crab soup. The chicken was shaved chicken breast, well seasoned w great texture and flavor. I may be ruined now for standard sub shop offerings. The fries were neat, they looked like little petals. Perfect for dipping into the cream of crab. And the soup was terrific, one of the best that I have had in a while. My friend thought it was a little thin and could use a little more seasoning, but I thought it was great just the way it was. 45th St Taphouse is one of our regular spots when we are in town. It has a nice atmosphere, great drinks and yummy food. We are def fans! read more

45th Street Taphouse - Chicken cheesesteak w fries and cream of crab - American Near Me - Ocean City, Maryland

We had a group of eight here for dinner. Everyone liked their food & service. I order the gumbo, which was a BIG mistake. I think of gumbo almost like soup. Unfortunately, their gumbo has NO liquid. See photo. read more

45th Street Taphouse - Gumbo, really? - American Near Me - Ocean City, Maryland

My husband and I stopped here to grab a quick dinner when we arrived in town. The place was quite empty considering it was dinner time, which we thought was odd. My husband's cream of crab soup came out ice cold. The waitress just said she'd take it back after we told her. didn't know if this meant replace it, take it off the bill, or give us a new bowl. So finally my husband had to ask her to just reheat it. I ordered the Mexican street corn salad, which said on the menu it had corn, pico, shredded cheese, red onion, and jalapeños in it. It was literally just lettuce with corn mixed in it, nothing else. The restrooms were very dirty as well. The staff was mostly young college age kids who were more interested in their phones than working. We won't be going back there again! read more

Sorta-kinda of a letdown. The pictures on social media and yelp got me! The food we ordered was mediocre and the drinks tasted of straight migraine-induced liquor--college style. Not pleasant. I did come here during the "off season," however, that does not provide an excuse for mediocre food and poorly made drinks. To make us feel better for spending money and not enjoying the food, my partner and I joked that the restaurant was depressed due to the offseason. We promised to come back during the summer to give them a secondchance but we will not be ordering anything with tuna or salmon. read more