Crab Stop

$20 for a dozen female crabs? So cheap. I know some people prefer male crabs but we love crab…read moreeggs. With medium spice and the crab freshly cooked, the Maryland crabs were so good. We also got the crab cake sandwich, which was filled with crab meat. The clam strip tacos were great as well. Martin Fish may be a bit of a drive from the tourist area of Ocean City but the experience was worth it.

We were on a week-long getaway in OC and decided to drop by Martin's to get some grilling fare…read more Walked away with 2 fillets of flounder, 1 fillet of swordfish, and 19 count of 16-20 shrimp. All were fresh and delicious. Due to COVID, it's window service only, but they have a shopping list posted outside the door, and our order was received promptly.

Fresh seafood menu

New take out menu

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Lunch on July 3rd.

Crabs To Go

4.2(255 reviews)

4.7 mi

Very good meals for the price. We ordered the crab cake sandwich and the soft shell crab sandwich…read more Both came with coleslaw, French fries, and a pickle. Both sandwiches were not overly greasy, and delicious. Decent sized portions of crab cake and soft shell crab. The coleslaw was pretty good, and the French fries were fantastic. I would definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone wanting some good old fashioned seafood sandwiches at a reasonable price.

I went to CTG on Saturday around 5 pm....the place was packed but it didn't matter. It's a well…read moreoiled machine. Ordered the fried shrimp basket and onion rings. Food was ready in 10 minutes. I live 5 minutes away. Great experience

Freshest oysters

Picking!

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There are patio seating outside and outdoor picnic tables available if you don't want to take away,

On The Bay Seafood

4.1(932 reviews)

1.7 mi

Hands down the best place to get your seafood in OC. Not only they make things fresh to order but…read moretheir service and prices are great! Will definitely comeback here. Thank you for the great food and service! :)

I was really looking forward to this place. Reviews overall looked good. We got the crab cake…read moreplatter with two crab cakes, corn and coleslaw. Also got the creamy crab soup. The soup was a little disappointing. Watery and not a lot of flavor. I was expecting a Wow moment and didn't get it. I had to add hot sauce and a bit of their seasoning to make it a little better. The coleslaw was good but the corn tasted older and not very sweet. The crab cakes had a lot of crab but again, a lack of flavor. It was a so- so experience. I would try another place before coming back. Too many other competitors to choose from.

5lb crab deal, hush puppies and cole slaw

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Outside

Real Raw Organics Kombucha Brewery & Cafe

4.3(116 reviews)

1.2 mi

I was finally able to catch this place while it was open, and it did not disappoint. From the menu…read moreofferings, to the wine, snack and gift selections in store, Real Raw Organics Kombucha Brewery and Cafe has something for everyone. My chai latte and avocado toast on local sourdough was the perfect start to my morning. The worker's were kind and store is very cute and peaceful. I hope to go here more on future trips at the beach!

They have many options especially if you're vegan and everything is so amazing. I got the pineapple…read moreginger kombucha which was SO delicious and the avocado toast on Ezekiel break (my fav brand) which was very good also. I highly recommend!

View from inside

Real Raw Organics Kombucha Brewery & Cafe

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Vibe

Hemphill's Dock

5.0(8 reviews)

4.6 mi

"Baby Ruths and Blue Crabs: a Maryland treasure"…read more Tucked just off the beaten path in southern Maryland sits a true hidden gem of a crab shack -- the kind of place where GPS starts to doubt itself but your nose knows you're close when you catch that glorious whiff of Old Bay and salt air. I ordered several dozen male blue crabs, and the gentleman running the shop steamed them fresh while I waited. He couldn't have been kinder or more helpful -- walking my Yankee self through the local crab routine like a patient professor of Maryland seafood. I even picked up paper and mallets for future crab feasts, because once you start cracking shells, there's no going back. The crabs came out piping hot, juicy, and unbelievably sweet -- some of the best I've ever had, maybe the best. They were just as delicious cold later on, and I had plenty to share (though sharing was optional). The fresh air off the water, the sunshine, and the friendly folks waiting on their own orders made the whole experience feel like a snapshot of authentic coastal life. Before I left, I remembered I had a stash of Baby Ruth candy bars in my trunk -- so naturally, I handed a few out to the kind man steaming the crabs and some fellow customers waiting for their orders. Nothing says "Southern hospitality meets Northern charm" quite like fresh crabs and surprise candy. This isn't a sit-down spot -- it's a genuine crab-to-go shack, and that's exactly its charm. Bring your own cooler if you plan to take a bunch home, because you'll absolutely want to. No frills, no fuss -- just pure Maryland magic by the dozen.

You will not find a better seafood value on the East Coast. Howard cook's crabs perfectly every…read moretime. Tell Howard "Mr. PETE says HOWDY!"

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Belly Busters

3.9(597 reviews)

1.8 mi

There are many food options in Ocean City such as Seacrets, Fish Tales and while they're all great,…read morethey're also pricey. Whenever I want a quick lunch with very tasty food for a decent price, I always stop by Belly busters. It's a small restaurant with some tables inside and a few outside, friendly staff and tasty food. I recommend the rockfish fingers ($12) and the rockfish tacos ($14). I also tried the steamed shrimp but it was just ok. I'm just not a big fan of the old bay seasoning which is very popular in Maryland. But overall this is a great place for a quick lunch and many people also order to go and take the food to the beach which is just a block away.

We ordered pink lemonade and draft beer. Then two types of Tavos…read more Blackened fish taco you get two fried Rockfish taco. Waiter was friendly . Tacos were not bad . Soft taco with fish and salad on top .

French dip

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Exterior vibe

Rippons Seafood Ocean City

4.0(119 reviews)

5.6 mi

Good Food and Good Selections! They have Anything You Want! Never got anything bad from them!read more

Pretty fair little place. Good food. Fresh food. Expensive food. Parking is tricky and outdoor or…read morecar seating. A must visit.

Some menu items....but not all of them.

Don't let the bread fool ya. It's yummy!!!

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Externally, the same building as 7-11.

Marlin Moon Restaurant

3.8(164 reviews)

1.2 mi

•$$$

Marlin Moon sits on the second floor of the Double Tree Hotel. The restaurant has nice views of the…read morearea and has a mid-upscale vibe. The host staff, servers, and management were great and very accommodating. The food was great. They offered there unique twist on dishes. I had the mussels. The andouille sausage added a nice layer of flavor to the dish. The spices in sausage were great throughout the flavor of mussels and broth. There were 4 fishes available for entree. I went with the Cobia. There were 4 cooking/pairing types. I selected cajun style. Blackened Cobia, andouille sausage, over dirty rice, with vegetable medley. Medley included peppers, okra, and celery. Great all around flavor. Food was overall fantastic. I will say service was a bit slow but Mrs. April was great getting things turned around. I look forward to my next visit.

Located in the Double Tree Hotel, this newer place looked cool online, so we gave it a try as a…read moreplace that we haven't been. We walked from our hotel and checked in about 15min before our reservation, and were immediately sat. Don't seem overly busy which is never a good thing in a vacation destination. We were sat along the windows and put in a drink order. I got an old fashioned which was fine. I ordered the cream of crab soup as a starter. Soup was solid, but the flavor was pretty lacking. As my entree I went with the bleu cheese encrusted steak. I ordered it medium-well, which is what you do at a place that doesn't have steak in its name or isn't billed as a steakhouse. That way when the undercook it (as most do) it'll be the preferred medium temp. Anyway, the steak came out and WAS NOT encrusted. The potatoes that were served with it were very good but undercooked and slimy. The vegetables looked just forced and were thrown on the plate to add color not flavor. Our waitress Devin was nice, but she could tell the kitchen wasn't providing a good meal. We skipped dinner and went to Dumser's. Meh - wouldn't go back.

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The Shrimp Boat

3.9(301 reviews)

2.2 mi

One of my favorite spots to go to when in ocean city. The crabs and shrimp are soo delicious and…read morethe service is excellent. This time I opted for the endless shrimp which comes with fried head on and head off shrimp with fries and corn. If your hungry for 40 bucks this is the way to go.

Get the shrimp with the heads on. Been going since 2010 ! Don't pass this place up…read more We met Joe and he is a legend.

Lobster roll with coleslaw

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Happy hour crabs.

Mitchell's Market

4.5(63 reviews)

0.7 mi

Super nice guys behind the counter and a fantastic turkey sub. Great hot pepper relish.read more

Best crab cake sandwich, breakfast sandwich, cheesesteak hoagie, and chicken parmigiana hoagie in…read moreall of Ocean city, if not Maryland. Best customer service around as well. Overall a very pleasant experience and 100% recommend to anyone that wants great food for a great price. The food is Yorkie approved too

Italian Sub

Large Italian - yum!

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Funnel fries

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Reggie M.

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2

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8 years ago

Amazing experience. My family was in OC for vacation last week and on our last day Friday my wife wanted to get some blue crabs to take home. We where on our way to one place that we and many of our friends go to get crabs. On our way there we rode by Crab Stop. When I saw the price outside I just had to check it out. Al the owner waited on us and he was great. My wife was skeptical so we asked to see his crabs. Crabby Al took us in the back and made us feel very comfortable. We ended up purchasing 3 dozen crabs and they where great. Those crabs where very fresh and meaty. I will only go to Crab stop from now on. Thank a lot Al. It was a pleasure meeting you. read more

Kurt W.

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4

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12 years ago

I went to this place with my girlfriend during our vacation to Ocean City. We lived in the Harrison and this place across the street and close by. I like crabs but I'm not crazy about it like my gf is. We decided to try a mom and pop place instead of the Asian market like we normally do. We ended up going there 3 times in one week and bought probably over 150 dollars worth of crabs. Hahaha. A little too much seasoning but other than that the crabs were delicious. The owner, who is a nice old man, even gave us a few for free. The price is not bad either, for crabs. Next time we visit Ocean City we'll make sure to go back again. read more

Heart T.

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14

205

12 years ago

This is the best price and great quality for crabs in OC :) I'm from VA and pleasantly surprise at their good deal for crabs...I'd walked over 30th streets to look for the best crabs deal and this is the one I agree with ( all those buffet and carry out places are at least $25 for dozen #2 crabs size, the smallest crabs ever size) and here is $25-$28 for a dozen medium crabs size GREAT DEAL...friendly service and great crabs ...Thanks God I didn't listen to the review I read for this place in the beginning...highly recommended if you are craving for great crabs and good prices...five stars for this place read more

Heide R.

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8 years ago

79 year old italian man runs this place and does a great job. He is always willing to explain the process and even lets you see them live before he steams them so you know they are REALLY LIVE... great place to go for crab cakes shrimp salad and great conversations along with the best steamed crabs ever. read more

Melanie P.

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11 years ago

Oh my god, the old man that runs this place is so cute. I've seen his grand kids helping him out too! He's a nice man and even gave me a crab cracker for free once! Anyways, I've been coming here everytime I vacation at Ocean CIty and his crabs are always sweet, delicious, and juicy. read more

Bigyan K.

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47

13 years ago

I can't begin to say how much i love crab stop, always a pleasure to visit this place when i go to ocean city, their md crabs and shrimp salad is the best, try the crabcakes too...! best place in oc for crabs..small enough to where you get personal attention. read more

Sofia F.

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1

1 month ago

The food was absolutely amazing! The snow crabs are to die for, corn is so so yummy, and the hush puppies were delicious. The workers are very friendly and nice. 100% recommend! read more

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