We are not reviewing for food as we did not have the opportunity to eat at the restaurant. We called the establishment to secure a reservation, unfortunately they don't pick up the phone as their policy is to leave your reservation request and they will ONLY call you back if it can be granted. Not knowing if they actually received it, we chose to drive to the restaurant to see if we could be seated it. Upon our arrival , we were told there was an hour wait. We then presented that we had called with the request to secure a reservation. Hostess, Proceeded to be abrupt as she was asking a series of questions about our requested reservation and promptly and rudely proceeded to sarcastically laugh and walked away due to the timing of the desired reservation. The rudeness and unprofessional attitude from the hostess is a reflection on management. Dining experience is more than just food. It begins and ends with the staff interaction. read more

We had great service however the drink specials were on the sweet side and small. We ordered the scallop special with corn and asparagus over fried grits. Very good and served piping hot. We did ask for bread as were told it would cost $3 which we thought odd but ordered it anyway. It looked like a good quality baguette but should have been hot from the oven and crispy instead of hot from the microwave and very chewy. read more

I came here based on the positive reviews from yelp and let me tell you, this place is a gem! It's small but the service was excellent and so was the food! The seafood was fresh and I really loved the fried green tomatoes and shrimp and grits appetizers! The crabcakes were packed with jumbo lump meat practically falling apart and the scallops in the seafood pasta were huge and delicious! I highly recommend this place! read more

Cafe Mirage - New American Near Me - Ocean City, Maryland

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Went there again last night. The shrimp over grits is my favorite entrée and you can also get it as an appetizer. The soups are to die for. Lobster bisque and corn chowder were superb. Caution: these soups are thick and the portions are large, so you may have trouble finishing your main course since those portions are also large. My wife's pork was undercooked and it took about 15 minutes for it's return trip to the kitchen. Once it returned, it was delicious. But, because it took so long the chef/owner insisted on taking it off our bill. Closed Sunday and Monday, at least during football season. Tues - Thurs there's a 3 course special for $22. read more

Outstanding place, had the best steak last night, cooked to perfection. I been going since they opened and you can't go wrong with anything. Where can you get a perfect filet and two glass of wine for 36.00! Yummy! read more

Cafe Mirage - Perfect filet! - New American Near Me - Ocean City, Maryland

We've been coming to OC since the 80's and have never been to a place like this. This is a great place if you are tired of all the AUCE and fried things around town. The service was second to none and we got seated outside right away. I ordered the 4oz filet and crab cake special. It came with mashed potatoes and green beans. The steak was cooked perfectly and the crab cake was really good. Nice and creamy with very little filler. The mashed potatoes were incredible, buttery and creamy. My wife is not the biggest fan of mashed potatoes and I thought I'd get hers, but she loved them. My wife got the blackened tuna with avocado and corn. It was cooked just the way she liked it and everything was very fresh. For dessert, we both got the peanut butter pie. We probably would have been OK with sharing one, but it was as good as everything else we had and included bits if peanut butter cups in it. Our server Jeff was awesome. My wife and I ditched the kids with her parents and had a wonderful date night. We were in no hurry to leave and Jeff never rushed us at all. Even after we paid, he still can't by to fill up our water and iced tea glasses. Can't say enough good things about this place and we will definitely be coming back! read more

Cafe Mirage - Outside seating! - New American Near Me - Ocean City, Maryland

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Very good food. There's a reason why it was crowded. Outstanding appetizers in fried calamari and dried tomato with shrimp. Calamari was tender and the sauce had nice kick. Had a good Maui sandwich wrap with perfectly grilled fresh fish. Fries were average and few. The crab cake was very good - full and spiced just right. Small place with Spartan decor but highly recommend if you want very good food at decent price. The service was friendly and efficient. read more

A hidden gem and definitely one of those places that you can't judge by looking at the outside of it. The food is always delicious and it's not your typical menu. Worth your time! read more

Cafe mirage is one of many hidden gems in OC. The fried green tomato BLT is my favorite on the menu but they also have a wide variety to choose from to cater to everyone. They always have a long list of dinner specials and trust me you won't be disappointed, I've never had a bad meal here. Yes it's a little pricey but it's so worth it. This is a must for anyone visiting OC! Other than the fried green tomato BLT i personally recommend the smoked salmon dip, blackened Mahi special, and the fried green tomatoes with shrimp! read more

My favorite place to eat in OC! Amazing food and service. Good prices for high quality food. My favorite appetizer is the tomato mozzarella dish. This one make you keep coming back. Also love when they have the tuna special with Avacado corn salsa. So yummy and fresh! read more

Excellent food + nice to sit outside We enjoyed sitting outside, however, there really wasn't any kind of a view. It was pretty much a fenced in patio. The food was really excellent though. I had the lamp lollipops with arugula salad--yum! I'll return on our next visit to OC, even though there wasn't a view. read more

Great crab cakes and desert...we had peanut butter pie. Good service as well...plan to come back.

We had takeout from here and the food is excellent. If all possy you should try this restaurant. The filet mignon I had was the best I have ever had. The other food was just as good. read more

Enjoyed dinner here with my family which includes a resident of Fenwick of more than 30 years and he noted that this is consistently one of the best dinner spots in the area. The "pot pie" with rock fish, shrimp and crab was amazing. Very unique dish with generous portions. Others liked the Mahi special with a blueberry compote. My wife liked the steak but did not rave about it as much as those who had seafood so I'd recommend sticking with seafood. We'll be back next summer. read more

Ordered dinner last night. Ordered blackened tuna and bistro filet- both cooked rare. The tuna was perfect and delicious. The steak, however, was medium-well to well done. It was not very tasty since it was extremely dry and the meat didn't seem to be high quality. My wife wanted that to be our last visit, but I prevailed on her to give it another chance since the owners are very nice and the food is usually great. We just will not order beef in the future. read more

Here's all you need to know. We ate dinner here, then came back for lunch the next day. Our waiter was attentive and kind and when we came back, he was eating there too. We can be a tough crew to feed, but there was something for everyone. We would definitely come back next time we are in OC. read more

Café Mirage is a hidden, literally, gem. It's difficult to find quality food in the area (although I think it's getting a bit better). I read the reviews on Yelp and decided to give it a try. It is in a strip mall which I never would have pulled into if not for the café. The food was excellent. It was on the expensive side but worth it. I had my 6 year old daughter with me (a very well-behaved girl), but they weren't really kid-friendly. Otherwise I highly recommend it. read more

There are now 5 star reviews from "yelpers" that only have one yelp - Cafe Mirage. Many of these reviews directly call out my review (some spell my name wrong). Ive never seen an actual yelper do this. I'm declaring Shenanigans. It bothers me that this place has gone out of their way to try discredit my review. Yelp has filtered several of these reviews, as they dont appear to be credible. I would love to for this place to be good. My family has a condo nearby. I would frequent the place if it was good. I dont think my review was off base or mean spirited in any way. I gave some advice (that I think was reasonable) and I was going to try it again. I meant it when I said "I hope this place gets it together." Id like to note that my review was based on a dinner with several people that included apps and drinks. There are places that respond to bad yelps by apologizing and offering a second attempt to make good to the yelper. Or they just ignore it and laugh their way to bank. This place has instead decided to go on the offensive even though they already got my money and obviously don't want my business in the future. I wish them the best of luck. read more

I've been toCafé Mirage twice in the last couple of months, and thoroughly enjoyed both experiences. The first night we went was in early June and it was just me and the misses. The restaurant was about 1/2 full. We decided to eat on the patio which was a little surprising oasis considering the place is essentially located in a strip mall. We were greeted by our waiter who gave us the rundown of the specials for the evening, highlighting that it was "Add a Cake Night" where you could add a crab cake of to any entrée for $10. We ordered clams diablo for a starter. There were about a dozen cherry stones lined around a sweet saffron sauce full of veggies. Delicious with a certain amount of that comfort food that was just the right thing on a slightly chilly night. In addition, the broth was incredibly aromatic which we found out came from the restaurant's garden located right out back. Jen had the tuna over avocado salsa prepared medium rare per the chef's recommendation. She really liked it especially the interplay with the salsa and the tuna but if she was to order it again, she would have gone rare instead of medium rare. I ordered the filet and added the crab cake. The crab cake was a petite cake, perfectly broiled. While it was not on the level of Koco's, few are, it was a delicious lump cake with very little filler and a velvety mustard/butter taste. The steak was a sizeable filet 8-10ozs in size. I ordered it medium rare and the steak came on the more medium side then rare. I'd prefer the opposite myself but it did not detract from the flavor. The stake was delicious. The accompanying sides of red skin garlic mashed and green beans were awesome. Look I love potatoes, like I'd love to dive into a vat of mashed potatoes like Scrooge McDuck likes to dive into his money and these were to die for. For desert, we ordered the salted caramel brownie bread pudding. I think it was slightly better in concept than in practice. Not to say it was bad, don't get me wrong it was delicious, but didn't quite match the expectations I had for it when I first heard about it. I'm not sure the salted caramel really came through given the dense brownie bread pudding, but really I'm splitting hairs. I'd order it again for sure, just something about that combination sounds like laws will be broken when eating it. We had a bottle of wine with dinner. The wine selection is sparse but I thought the quality and price of our bottle were exceptional. All and all we walked out sharing an app, desert, one entrée with tuna, the other being surf and turf, and a bottle of wine for under $100. In Ocean City in season, this classifies as a bargain. We were back in Ocean City at the end of June and couldn't wait to go back to Café Mirage (in a town full of meh/overpriced restaurants you look for these hidden gems). This time we took my parents. The restaurant was far more crowded than it was before. We switched it up a little and only ordered entrees, no app or desert. We had the same server as the previous time who as with before was extremely congenial, attentive, and non obtrusive. We ordered a bottle of wine, I had the burger, my mom had the fried green tomato, and Jen and my dad had the mahi mahi with sesame noodles. Everyone loved their meals. My burger was fabulous, I'd definitely make it a point to stop by for lunch or dinner for another one anytime. My mom really liked her fried green tomato club; but we both agreed that the star of our meals were the fries. You know how I feel about potatoes (see above), these ones were like dressed up thrasher fries. I'm not kidding. My father and Jen both really liked their meals too. The mahi was a large piece which was looked perfectly cooked, tender and moist. The noodles were the perfect compliment. We split a bottle of wine and the bill before tip was around $90. Everyone was very happy with their meal. Bottom Line: Ambiance: **** (better than you think considering the location) Food: **** (solid all the way around...perhaps 3 1/2 stars but for OC I round up) Service: **** (our server was affable and amiable, so was the hostess) Value: ***** (for a resort town, the place represents a very affordable meal for those tired of herding into the numerous fried food/AUCE that leave your wallet much lighter and belt much tighter) Conclusion: This place is a hidden gem tucked in a corner of the Montego Bay Shopping Center. It's a place where you feel like they value your business and work to keep you coming back. The ingredients are fresh and well paired together. The portions are large and the prices extremely reasonable. You can go there now without making a reservation and not wait too long, but I suspect that will soon change as word gets out. Bottom line, it's a place that is well worth your time and money in a town full of mediocrity. We have added to our regular rotation and look forward to our next visit! read more

This place was absolutely astounding. I literally can't remember the last time I've had such gourmet-like food. Amazing quality and you can tell every dish's flavor profile is carefully calculated and tinkered with until perfected. Great service and intimate, yet casual atmosphere. I'd recommend everything because I'm just that impressed by every dish I had and tasted from my family I dinned with. Seriously, go here! I want this place to stay around a long time! read more

My family had a spectacular dinner here tonight! We absolutely didn't expect the type of quality food coming from a place in a strip mall, but boy does it deliver! We started with the cheesy crab toast, amazing, even our 7 year old was devouring it. I had the shrimp and grits, and it was one of the best plates I've ever had. My wife had the strip steak with crab cake. The steak was so tender that it didn't need a knife, and the delicious crab cake was all meat and no filler. Our child loved her obviously fresh made chicken fingers. To top the meal off, we had the chocolate caramel bread pudding, it was simply to die for! I would highly recommend this gem, and will definitely be back the next time we're in town. read more

This was the first time here. We ordered cheeseburgers. They were fabulous. Very juicy cooked perfectly. They brought the food right to our car. I would highly recommend Cafe Mirage! read more

The food is exceptional. I have had the crab cakes and steak, they were cooked perfectly. The staff is pleasant and hardworking. They are led by the husband and wife that own the place. A hidden gem at the beach! read more

Heaven on Earth, we loved this place! It's in an unassuming location but don't let that deter you. We had filet mignon, ribs, and crab cakes, not one complaint in our party of 8! Will definitely visit again! read more

4.5 Stars! It was our first visit here, but after reading other reviews, and looking at the menu, we decided to give it a try. It is in a strip mall, no big deal. The decor is festive, and not romantic. It has a bar in the back, which should accommodate about 6 people. I would say it seats about 30 people, or so. My girlfriend and I both decided to try the duck breast, red skinned potatoes, and butternut squash. It was absolutely delicious! The duck was perfectly seasoned and cooked, as was the squash and potatoes. I would have preferred to have some kind of green veggy with the meal, but that is just me. The service was very good. The restrooms were very clean. We will definitely return, and next time, each of us will order a different entree. Oh, they have outdoor seating, which doubles the amount of space. I'm sure it's nice, when weather permits. read more

Love Cafe Mirage! Awesome place for lunch or dinner. I've eaten there 5+ times and everything is always delicious and service is spot on. This is a well-kept secret in Ocean City... Plus, this is a locally family-owned and operated business, and a lot of their ingredients are locally grown and fresh. If you haven't been there, pop by for a meal, you won't be disappointed. read more

Delicious! The fig-blue cheese-prosciutto bruschetta was a culinary epiphany. My tuna and Asian-style pasta salad was very different from the norm. And the Baileys chocolate chip cheesecake was very quickly scarfed down. Soooo good. read more

Me and my family just had dinner here. We were very pleasantly surprised to find gourmet cuisine in OC! I had the scallops, my wife had the Panko encrusted Grouper, and my daughter had the Shrimp and grits. Everything was absolutely scrumptious! To top it off, we had The Peanut Butter Pie for dessert. EXCELLENT! ! I would be remiss if I didn't mention the Sweet Potato Salad we had for a appetizer. Also delicious. I'm glad my daughter found this place. We will definitely be back. read more

Have to agree with past reviews, hidden gem that I am sure will not be hidden much longer. Food was fresh and flavorful, portions great and prices very fair for the beach. Fried mozzarella and tomatoes, is a must. Mahi dinner with salsa was cooked perfectly. Put this on your dining list and you will not be disappointed. read more

This place looks deceiving from the outside but the outside seating is really cute. Our service was really fast and our entrees even came out right after our appetizer. The food was good but the caprese sandwich wasn't my favorite. My friend got the blackened tuna and loved it. We also got the spinach and artichoke dip which was really good. I would come back but try something new. read more

Krista and Jay have created something pretty special at Cafe Mirage. From the time you walk in the door, Krista is a ray of sunshine with her bright smile and cheery personality. The wait staff is friendly and accommodating. The food is amazing! The specials are always changing with fresh and local ingredients. You can get whatever you are in the mood for from salad, sandwich, burger to filet, seafood and even duck! read more

SUPER nice people. Friendly staff. Fresh and well prepared food. We visited in the off season. Wife has allot of dietary restrictions. I eat everything. I ordered a steak, which was perfectly prepared and very well priced. My spouse ordered fries and a salad, which were also very good. Deserts were all made there, the carrot cake was amazing. I really love that this place isn't trying to do anything complicated. Just amazingly friendly people from the door manager, waitstaff (even those at other tables were obviously working really hard and being friendly), bartender. Everybody was super nice and obviously like working there. It shows in the food. I also loved the simple style. This place is unpretentious, great place to relax, enjoy good food, and a drink. Wine selection was perfect for me (I am not picky) and well-selected. Drink selection was the same. Not large, just well chosen. I love places like that, who aren't trying to be something that they are not. Truly a great definition of a cafe. If this place was near me (major city market) I would be there all the time. read more

We stopped in for a late lunch around 4 p.m.. I chose the chicken Thai peanut wrap and my boyfriend had the mahi mahi wrap . We shared the asparagus salad which was served with fresh peaches ,crumbled blue cheese, and crisp bacon. I only ate half my wrap so that I could save room to try the brownie bread pudding. It was a delicious decision since this bread pudding was the best that I've had in the area. I took my leftover wrap to my 16 year old son at work and he also loved it. Although driving uptown is somewhat arduous we will be back,! read more

We have to give this place a five star. It is tucked away next to the Dollar General, but there is nothing Dollar General about. Food is great, the decor is somewhat eclectic/cheesy, but it is OK, and it is the food that counts. In one word it was good and there was nothing I can complain about. We'll be back. BTW it seems to be the place locals hang out, great indication of its quality! read more

I have been coming to OC with my family for years, each time looking for a non-touristy eatery that made quality food. I failed each time, until I came here. The food was excellent. From the blackened tuna to the grilled cheese, even the fries were made with quality ingredients and processes. We are here over the 4th holiday and will come more than once. I cannot recommend this establishment more highly. The service was great also. Bravo! read more

Our kids tested us to a carry out on our first night's stay in OC. Now I KNOW why Cafe Mirage is rated number one! OMG DELISH!

Absolutely fantastic!!! Great portions and unbelievable food! Service was great as well. Can't beat it

This cafe is perfect. The owner helped accommodate us and checked frequently to be sure we were doing well. The food was amazing! Great tasting, large portions and good prices. Will definitely add this to my favorite list. Our server was totally fun as well. read more

Food was good, could be better. French fries looked like they were refried. So we sent them back. Waitress was great! Big portion of mash with my Mahi Mahi. If I did the mash I would do something else to enhance the red bliss mash then just making them regular mash style. Avocado corn salsa should have more clarity of corn and peppers with alittle cilantro and not mashed. But overall I would come a again. read more

This is an excellent restaurant. It has some of the vevy best places in ocean City Maryland. It is run by a young couple who believe in quality food. The seafood is great. Even the bathrooms are five star. read more