We ate out back on the sunny deck around 5 pm. The crab dip with pretzels was hot and perfect. Even had some celery sticks. We enjoyed a cheeseburger, the fish tacos and a seafood wrap. We also ordered a basket of fries They too were quite good. Our waiter was a chap from Serbia who was very pleasant, very professional and took good care of us. We'll be back ! read more

Bitch ass Freddie lied about his homemade chips but they in a bag fr. The kids mac is deadass Kraft and now I'm sad. Whoever created these abominations should hold onto their cheeks as they will be penetrated soon. The burger was chill though. read more

This is definitely a restaurant for families with kids. The food is mostly sandwich style fare with a few entrees. The food is decent and the waitstaff is friendly. There is a kids play area outside. Any place that puts orange juice in a margarita should have their liquor license revoked. Skip the over-priced cheap hooch. read more

So if you're coming here with young children, this is the perfect restaurant for lunch or dinner. The playground is an amazing feature to have! Made all of the difference to sit next to the playground and eat and drink... and in the shade. The food was okay. It wasn't anything memorable but also wasn't terrible. The drinks were okay as well. Service was fast which helped the kids! I mainly would go back for the playground feature! The decor was amazing for the kids as well. Definitely a fun experience for kids. Inside there are arcade machines. read more

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I've been to OC countless times, and this is honestly one of the best meals and service I've had. Party of 7, in the summer, and seated immediately with the option of inside or outside. Our server was quick to come over and was so friendly and attentive. As an appetizer I got the butter old bay wings and holy moly, they were PERFECT. So crispy without being dry, juicy inside, seasoned to perfection. I would actually say these may be the best wings I've had ever. For my meal I got the Cesar salad with blackened salmon. The Cesar dressing was a great consistency with amazing flavor. The salmon was the kicker though. Perfectly seasoned, cooked perfectly where it was crispy outside but juicy inside. I have nothing bad to say at all. I'll definitely be back next time I'm in the area! read more

Dead Freddies Island Grill - Cesar salad with blackened salmon - American Near Me - Ocean City, Maryland

We went on a Friday night- sat right away. Very cool atmosphere. Waitress seemed very young and not super sure of herself. We received drinks, food was ok. Really enjoyed the fries. Very expensive read more

Overpriced, meager servings, poor quality, even for Ocean City. Disorganized service, management attitude. A nice concept, heinously executed. Avoid like poison ivy. read more

excellent food, but...no one tells you when your kid orders the shark drink that the shark is filled with a red liquid you're supposed to pour into the drink, so when the kid picks up the shark, red stuff spills everywhere!! I watched that happen to a couple other tables too. also they said they don't serve the kids grilled cheese sandwich anymore but it's still on the menu. read more

Dead Freddies Island Grill - Excellent crab dip - American Near Me - Ocean City, Maryland

The place was a great local place with something for everyone from kids to adults and everything in between. It's got an eclectic vibe with a great menu. While walking around, I met Fran one of the owners and he quickly gave me a tour and got my husband and seated right away in the best spot. Our waitress Mona was amazing. Wings were delicious my chicken sandwiches was tender. I also was able to get a gluten-free bun which made this place even better. Highly recommend! read more

Amazing food for the kids and adults. Great service from the waitresses. Scenery is great for the kids while waiting for their food.

The waitresses were all pleasant. Our food not so much unfortunately. Stale bun, cold hamburger that wasn't evenly cooked whatsoever. 1/4 of the burger I left untouched because it was raw. It was a ridiculous up charge for fries to come with the burger so I stuck to the chips that came with it thinking it'd be homemade... no it was a mini bag of lays with 9 (no I'm not kidding) chips. I payed $25 for a drink, an extremely crappy burger and 9 lays chips. Don't recommend at all. Others at the table were also unsatisfied/ moderately disappointed by their meals. Cold food, small portions all with ridiculously high prices. Save yourself the gimmicky hassle and go somewhere else. read more

Got seated and then waited for someone, anyone to stop by and take my order. 15 minutes later, still nothing. Left and definitely will never come back. read more

After hearing of a very unprofessional evening my daughters had at this place, I will not ever recommend it to anyone again. We used to look forward to coming down to Ocean City and enjoying a dinner here but not anymore. A manager by the name of Shawn showed how unprofessional and inexperienced in how to handle a situation in which he created. While the food is decent, I will not go back while he is there. Horrible service by a manager! read more

Not happy with this place anymore. We have had a place across the street for over 15 years, and have grown up coming here. No more Freddie fries!!!! How do 5 wings cost $12!!! New management is terrible. There is no one here. It is a complete ghost town. Will most likely not be coming back. And with the amount of friends and family we have in ocean city, we will for sure be turning people away from this restaurant. It's sad to see a place you grew up loving turn to shit. read more

The prices for everything is SKY HIGH! I had a cup of cream of crab, my lunch was a rather small crab cake in a bowl covered in a little cream of crab. It was real good, but $60 is ridiculous. read more

Dropped in to Dead Freddies for dinner on a Saturday evening. Everyone we crossed paths with from the time we entered until the time we left were extremely hospitable. This is definitely more of a soup, salad, sandwiches type of restaurant (they do have some entree options as well) but their drink menu looked to be more exciting. For my entree I had the fish tacos with fries. I am a sauce girlie and found the spicy aioli didnt do too much for the tacos themselves. I ended up using the cajun remoulade from our jerk chicken appetizer which was a nice combo. Also definitely recommend one of their jerk chicken options as they were tasty. My partner in crime had the captains chicken, the half portion, which he enjoyed. While I appreciate a lot of sauce, it may be too much for some people. I would also probably suggest getting the full portion if you are someone with a big appetite. The pirate themed decor throughout is definitely a fun look and the play area for kids looked to be a hit as well. The kids at the next table really got a kick out of the shark attack (shirly temple) drinks they got. While average fare, it is worth a try if you are looking for a place to go with a family, but also looks to be a nice spot for drinking and hanging out as well! read more

Dead Freddies Island Grill - Captains Chicken (half) - American Near Me - Ocean City, Maryland

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Food is mediocre! More like a playground for young children. I would not recommend the restaurant

The service is not good at all. Adam was just not a good waiter,He was no where to be found...Food came fast all the condiments came was empty...The park is really good for the kids but the slide is cracked very dangerous for the kids read more

As a parent of kids under 10, expected more. Food and service left a lot to be desired. Endless up charges on sub par food.

Mixed review here and should be 3.5 stars, but I'm giving 4 just for food flavor and attentive service alone. We used to be regular customers here back 6-12 years ago. Then there was a dispute between management and employees which made us 2nd guess patronizing an establishment that was not fair to employees. That has since been resolved, then COVID came and we just now decided to give them a try. Remember, it used to be one of our favorite spots for at least 6 years straight. I was pleasantly surprised that we didn't have a long wait to be seated, however that was not the case once we sat down. The wait from time we were seated to dinner being served was 50 minutes. I will say our server came by regularly to apologize for back up in the Kitchen. He kept mentioning the outside diners, so we were left to surmise outside had priority in the Kitchen for service vs the timing when orders turned in. Service by Petar V was excellent, although a refill of our drinks would have been nice since wait was unusually long. I ordered the Strawberry Fields salad which is excellent in taste BUT when you look at the meager size of the meal, you have to shake your head in disbelief, especially after I asked, throw extra lettuce on it because they had downsized portions years ago, another reason we stopped going, and I suspected it to be even smaller with the $12.99 pricing. However, I added grilled chicken which brought the salad price to $22, which is total robbery for portion size. I finished it and was still VERY hungry. Again, it's a delicious salad, just needs to be worth it's money. My husband ordered his favorite chicken tenders. Again, tasty BUT very small chicken strips for an entree costing $16. They have this entree listed in both the app section and entree section for same price and no ingredient difference. This dish is definitely app sized. If you're a hungry person, be aware and plan to order appetizers and a meal. I will say, based on prior experience, there are only a couple main entrees that would be worthy of the label of entree. A couple of the chicken dinners that you now can order as a half meal. Drinks are large and worthy of the $4 price tag and they are a Pepsi establishment. Also be aware, every check has a 3% supplemental fee tagged on, doesn't matter if you pay cash or credit. I think we'll be putting Dead Freddie's back on the back burner since there are better value for your money with good quality food to chose from. It is a FUN atmosphere with nice outside dining, great alcoholic and Non-alcoholic drink selections, a kids playground and TV screens throughout. SO, go with that in mind and you won't be disappointed just expect to order enough if you're hungry! read more

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The service was absolutely amazing here! For a party of twelve, the food came out very quickly. The inside was absolutely unique. It was like being in a whole different world. My siblings loved the playground. The food was pretty good, I'd give it about an eight. Maybe a bit more seasoning. The soup was fantastic, my family loved it! The downside was definitely the price. For six of us it came roughly around 300 including tip. Probably the most I've ever payed going out with my family. Other than the price, it was pretty nice. Update: The rest of the restaurants my family went to on this vacation we're all under 200. All came to the agreement it wasn't worth it in the end, mainly because of the price. read more

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I love that they have an outdoor playground here! It is not completely fenced in but it is mostly enclosed. There is access to the playground from the outside so we kept that in mind. We liked they had a burger option with crab dip on top. The kids ate and were able to go outside to play. We couldn't see them from the inside but liked that it was mostly enclosed. read more

Dead Freddies Island Grill - American Near Me - Ocean City, Maryland

Food was delicious! Drinks were a reasonable price! The play ground was perfect for my 3 and 11 year old! If you have young kids who can't sit still... just do yourself a favor and eat here everyday! We will definitely be back every trip to OC! read more

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This place is amazing. I could eat here all day long & find many things I love on the menu. You can eat outside, outside bar with TV's, inside bar either at bar or tables or sit down in restaurant part. Very casual & great prices. Rockfish bites & Chicken Jennifer (enough to take home leftovers) are my favorites. Service great too. Love this place! read more

Id give my soul for their buffalo chicken wrap. Perfect amount of spice, chicken is phenomenal. Bravo. read more

Dead Freddies Island Grill - American Near Me - Ocean City, Maryland

We got here and were quoted 60-70 minutes since they weren't taking reservations, we were finally seated around 75 minutes later....surrounded by families that were just as big as ours that came in after us... We used to love to come here for the food (the tuna steak was my favorite), but it unfortunately has gone downhill like a lot of other restaurants that have gotten too big to keep up. Our waitress said they were no longer able to make ANY changes/substitutions to any meal. Literally couldn't change to fries from chips. Couldn't ADD BACON TO YOUR BURGER, couldn't add ONIONS, literally no changes. In. Sane. The only reason to come here is the playground. It's great for the kids, and they'll let you play while you wait. The view over the bay is beautiful, and is almost worth the wait. Unfortunately the food is no longer worth the wait, and there are tons of playground restaurants around OC now. read more

Many entries on a menu but nothing appetizing. Okay food that wasn't impressive. We won't be back. read more

Visited on a Tuesday early evening (5 pm) in season towing a 3 y/o and a 6 y/o. Had a 20 minute wait for a table near the large playground which was well worth it. Scored a table right next to the playground which was a lifesaver. Kids immediately went off to play. The kids meals came out quickly before the adult meals. Genius! Four adults enjoyed the following entrees: ahi tuna wrap (good but not great), shrimp and crab wrap (was great), build your own bacon cheeseburger (very good) and standard cheeseburger was very tasty with a nice seasoning on it. Cocktails were good but on the small side. Server was polite but a bit pushy with asking every time he stopped at the table if we needed more alcoholic beverages. It was a really nice dinner and fun was had by all. read more

Dead Freddies Island Grill - Kids chicken nuggets and fries. - American Near Me - Ocean City, Maryland

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This was a great experience! We had no trouble getting in which I was worried about. We got a table near the playground but not in the playground which was preferable bc the kids were nuts haha but our son could go and we could see him perfectly. The food was all really good and the servers and hostesses were super friendly. Perfect place for family. The kids loved all the pirate decor Great for families if you aren't with kids they will put you on other side so great for everyone read more

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Stopped in for a drink. Wasn't crazy busy, but busy. We were completely ignored by the bartender. I even made eye contact, but nope. After a good almost 15 minutes we left. That was after I stated we must be invisible. Got a look from the bartender and that was that. Short dude with napoleon complex. read more

Where do I start, charged us for refills, and the food sucks and is so over priced. My mom got a salad that was $27, $9 dollars for added chicken, my sister got a burger without a bun that was almost $30 charged her $3 dollars for cheese. I will never ever come back here again. I would avoid this place at all cost. Oh almost forgot who charges $11 for 5 wings, I bet you they charge you $6 dollars for ranch. I'm surprised they didn't charge us for the salt and pepper we used. Terrible place to bring your family. Last thing I have to say how do you have a huge bar and can't even make a bloody mary properly....it came in a can haha. Yeah never coming back and I hope this saves other families from a unsatisfied dinner. Also how about we clean the fish tanks feel bad for the fish. read more

Looked like a good pick but was very disappointed. Food was hot but taste wasn't there. The flies yes flying flies were a nuisance all through out dinner. There is a sign that is on table if green means your ok. Red means you need assistance. Well on red for a while and didn't get assistance. Seats were cushioned but everyone sunk in. Yes I'm bit overweight but everyone sunk. read more

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Food was good. Fish and chips, chicken tender and fries. I ordered to go I asked for catchup, the bar tender said they don't have any!!!!! I asked for ranch dressing, she said it costs $1!!!! read more

We were back at Dead Freddie's again yesterday. Kids love the playground. Our server was fabulous and the food was good. We mostly like being able to relax a little while the kids play! Good atmosphere for that! read more

Really nice place but they put way too much into the visual products and not the quality of their food. Very disappointed the burger was a frozen patty with no flavor whatsoever & we weren't told the fries were an up charge of $5 from what we weren't told. The chicken tenders had hard fried spots that you had to pick off or you'd hurt your teeth trying to chew. The only thing that was good was the $10 cup of cream of crab soup, but you can literally get that anywhere else you dine out at in OC. Don't recommend this place for the food!!! Both gentlemen with me said the best part of their meals were the fries! Server was decent, but not very informative other than you couldn't substitute anything on the menu. I have food allergies. read more

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My burger looked like a Bubba burger...and small! Tasted worse than Bubba. Drinks tasted like no booze in them... Not worth the price! And don't go to Pope's Pizza...that place sucks too! read more

Dead Freddies on the Bay- take this as you want. Food yummy! Hard stop! Absolutely- Dead Freddie's Review - Stressful, Complicated, and Zero Flexibility Bottom line: Dead Freddie's is an inconvenient, stressful mathematical nightmare. If you're dining with a group and expect to split the check -- don't even try. It's not possible here. We tried to split our group's bill -- ordered by person, kept everything organized -- and were told flat out it couldn't be done. We managed to pay part in cash to reduce the credit card total, but splitting the remaining amount across cards? Not allowed. Credit card fees stacked on top of convenience fees, plus Ocean City and Maryland taxes make the math even worse. We even brought in ChatGPT to help us calculate -- yes, literally AI -- and even it struggled to keep up. Management offered zero help, no flexibility, no solutions. Just a cold "we don't do that here." I genuinely feel bad for the groups of teens or college kids out with friends -- good luck sorting out who owes what when you're stuck with one big, un-splittable bill. Expect to float the total yourself and chase everyone down later. No remorse, no empathy, just take your money and move on. This isn't hospitality -- it's a group dining trap. Avoid it if you're with a party larger than one. read more

u are thinking about coming here, DON'T! My friends and I went out to celebrate a birthday. When we got there, it was fine. Our server was kind, however, brand new, and on the floor with no trainer. Even so, he did his best to put our food in. My friend ordered the seafood quesadilla, which is 23 dollars. They asked for no tomato, no peppers, and we watched as the server showed us his screen as he made the modifications. When the food came out, my friend ate about two bites and realized there were tomatoes and peppers in it. When the server came back, he offered the option to remake the food, and at that point, everyone else was half finished with their food. My friend did not want it remade and just asked for it to be taken off. Then the manager came by but didn't state her name or anything, asking how the service was and whatnot, which we said was good since our server (who, again, was on his first day) did nothing wrong. Then later our server came by saying that the manager took off an 8.99 drink in place of a 23-dollar meal. When we asked to talk to her again, I explained that the food had two bites taken out and was not made correctly... she responded that, in her view and the general manager's, the food was half-eaten, so the best we can do is take off half. (Our bill was already $ 120 without the quesadilla.) I've worked as a server for years, and the fact that this is the response from a manager is ridiculous and ruined my friend's birthday experience. A couple of other things to add are that their menus were crossed out with black marker instead of just creating new menus, their food is mediocre at best, we waited over an hour for our check, and there is a fee, just since from what I'm assuming this company is struggling with money. read more

4/5! Came here for dinner with a bunch of friends and the overall experience pretty good. I've been here a couple of times before for food and drinks and haven't has any issues so far. They are open pretty late as well, for any late diners. The Food: I went with the Freddie's Bay Pasta as my entree. The Pasta was good, the crab and shrimp was tasty and the garlic pasta sauce was delicious as well. There could've been a little more crab in the pasta, but there were plenty of shrimp on there. I will note, the prices are pretty inflated for what the food is, so that's the only downside of the food so far. The Service: The staff were amazing. The waitress we had was very easy and accommodating to our group. The food was brought out in a timely manner as well. Overall, a 4/5. A good spot for dinner. Not overly amazing, but good enough for a bite. read more

Dead Freddies Island Grill - Freddie's Bay Pasta - American Near Me - Ocean City, Maryland

food was horrible crab dip was luke warm, like it had been sitting around, and the pretzels that came with it have been definitely sitting around. They were hard and tasted horrific. My son had the bacon cheeseburger and it was thin and dry (off the adult menu.) I would think it would be a thicker cut. The crabcake sandwich was full of breadcrumbs hardly any crab, The cheeseburger and the crabcake sandwich were on two buns that were less than quality, and probably the cheapest that you could buy.The waitress was very nice, but the food was terrible, and super expensive for what you got. I do not recommend.!!! read more