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    Fager's Island

    3.4 (948 reviews)
    PriceySeafood, Bars
    Closed 11:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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    FAGER'S ISLAND ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Live music
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for dancing

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    Lemon Lust
    Ken A.

    Eating upstairs in Fager's Island's fine dining room during our last trip to Ocean City was a pleasant surprise in every way. Many of the restaurants in OC lean very touristy or very local. Either way, you often feel like an outsider and tend to be treated that way. From the time that we were seated at our table with a gorgeous view of the bay, we felt like we were part of a well run tradition that was there for us. The food was excellent and the service was personal. We loved the celebration at sunset so much that we stayed for dessert and coffee, something we don't normally do. Truly our favorite meal of the trip.

    Side Maryland Crab Cake
    Kristin T.

    Lovely beach ambiance at the fine dining establishment. The panoramic views of Assawoman Bay are remarkable. Had the chef's special Pan Seared Divers Scallops to start, they were fresh & buttery and complimented the chutney garnish. For dinner I had the Fager's Style Catch of the day, (rockfish) over the Noilly Prat Sauce. The sauce was AMAZING! The Creamy texture, vibrant herby taste complimented the fish perfectly. Staff is very nice and helpful. My only downside is: They don't do anything for birthdays... a scoop of ice cream would've been nice. But the food was quite delightful

    Prime rib
    Karen T.

    We made reservations for a business dinner. We were sat immediately, and had a beautiful view of the bay. The food was delicious. Rockfish, Prime rib, cream of crab soup. All exceptional. Our waiter was very nice. We will definitely be back,

    Enjoying the view (and drinks!) in the Fine Dining area.
    Greg L.

    While visiting Ocean City for a wedding, my friend made a reservation for the Fine Dining area at Fager's Island as she had been here several times and wanted me to experience this place. We sat in the dining room off to the side with a view of the bay and the late afternoon sun. Our server was Robert, and he was attentive and professional. We started off with some great drinks, including Fager's Old Fashioned, the Garden Party and the All Cracked Up. All cocktails were fantastic! My friend's daughter ordered the Cream of Crab soup, and she shared some of it with me. It was heavenly; the broth was thick and had plenty of crab. For dinner, my friends had the Steak and Cake (6 oz beef tenderloin with a jumbo lump crab cake, roasted potatoes, asparagus and carrots) and the 8oz Filet of Beef Tenderloin with caramelized onions, mashed potatoes, asparagus and carrots). They both raved about the flavor and cooked temperature of their tenderloins. I decided to go with the Maryland Style Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes because I cannot seem to find better crab cakes than when I visit the Maryland area. These crab cakes did not disappoint! They were stuffed full of fresh crab and light on the breading, which is usually the opposite at other restaurant locations I've found while traveling. The cakes came with roasted rosemary potatoes, asparagus and carrots. It was a fine meal indeed! After dinner, we walked around the outside patio dining area and the pier area. It was a beautiful evening and the breeze off the bay was very nice. We enjoyed another cocktail as we watched the sunset. Afterward, we went to the dance bar area and were entertained by an excellent live band. This bar area was really hopping that night and we stayed for two sets as we were having a blast! They are several bar spots throughout Fager's Island, so it is always easy to purchase a drink here. It was an all-around Five Star experience!!

    Check out this dish - bay scallops, lobster risotto, and arugula...mmmm
    Larissa J.

    I came in on a Wednesday night before season starts and was sat right away and had my choice of inside, outside, or the porch - I chose the porch because it's still a little chilly!! Gavin was a super attentive server, greeted me as soon as I was sat and made sure that I had everything I needed. And my food was delectable - I ordered the scallops with lobster risotto and it was divine! The scallops were perfectly cooked, big chunks of lobster in the risotto, and the arugula was the perfect amount and flavor - I love that peppery kick that it has - overall a delicious meal! And I ordered a dirty martini that came just the way I like it..with a sidecar full of extra martini that didn't fit in the glass!!

    Entrance to Fager's Island.
    Thomas M.

    We arrived at the bar and grabbed a corner seat by the deck, whcih overlooks the bay. Me and My wife ordered a Painkiller. Flavorful, fresh, but low on the alcohol department. While sitting we ordered the Fried Clamari. They claim it's fresh cut. It tasted like any other fried clamari and was good. Nothing spectacular. While sitting, chatting, and reading some literature we picked up from the O.C. RV Show, we were quite litterally inundated with fruit flys. I know it was not their fault per se`, but it was annoying. For the next round I ordered a tall 'rail' drink which had lots of ice and not much alcohol. I wasn't looking to do shots, I guess the lighter alchol content could be due to the fact that we are not locals and it was mid afternoon on a Sunday. Sorry, I failed to get pictures of my drinks or food, but lots of parking out front plus they have plenty of overflow parking for those busy times.

    What a great stop. Had Mike and Aiden as our bartenders last night . They recommended some amazing food off the menu . We had lots of laughs , and a genuinely great evening . Can't wait to go back . The whole staff was extremely friendly. Great sunset views as well .

    Selina W.

    Made reservations for 6 at 6 pm. They have 2 different venues and menus, and it seemed like it was (according to our server) inconvenient to pick from both menus, but 2 of us did just that. Little did we know, it delayed our food. We waited over an hour until we got everything. My husband ordered the Prime rib with a baked potato and carrots and asparagus, all of which were barely warm. I had the fresh catch of the day, it was Rock fish with a cream sauce, tomatoes ( sun dried), capers, olives on a bed of spinach. it was not hot at all, although it was very tasty. I did not taste or see olives or capers. It would have been nice to have a side of starch like rice pilaf. I know they have been around forever and I am sure they are always busy but, we will not be returning. I can't speak for my friends, we just enjoyed our company, and try not to be negative. The guys let me know there was nothing to dry their hands in the men's room. The ladies room was pretty clean so no complaints there. I feel our meal was expensive even though we both ordered the 1/2 off specials. I realized everything is so much more expensive....it is just a shame our experience was not what we anticipated. I did let the server downstairs regarding the men's room. Our one friend has a prosthetic leg and we asked for a table downstairs but they seemed to not be able to want to accommodate us so we took the stairs any way. Nowadays ya hate to complain because the world is so crazy, ya hate to offend, but sometimes you just have to. I'm sure Fager's Island won't miss us, I just thought I should tell my story, for the record. There, I'm done.

    amazing ambience and good food! menu has a good variety of food. we will be back for sure!

    Crème brûlée
    Sara P.

    We were able to get a last minute reservation and the manager was so kind to get us a table close to the water. Our waitress was so kind as well. I also ordered the summer breeze mocktail and it was really good, I was surprised I made it last throughout the entire time I was there. Started off with the raw Rockefeller oysters that had a good amount of meat to them and the crab soup was peppered which gave it a kick and made me want more. For the entree, I ordered the scallions with lobster risotto. I think about that dish till this day and it opened my eyes to scallions. It was perfectly cooked and seasoned. The catch of the day was Halibut and it was fresh and juicy and the portion size was bigger than anticipated and it was filling as well. The desserts are for more than one person so please note that as well, ugh the creme brûlée was so good as well! I will definitely be coming back and I had people ask me where I ate because they not only liked the appearance of the food from the pictures but the beautiful view as well!

    Rama S.

    My absolute favorite place to visit when in ocean city. Their food has gotten better and when we mentioned it to our waitress she mentioned that they revamped the menu and got rid of seed oils. The food was amazing and great to share. The oysters were perfectly salty. Caesar salad was large enough to share and the chicken had a great smoked flavor. This place has a gorgeous view of the sunset. You can hear the music from outside. I recommend walking or uber since parking is limited. They have fresh popcorn by the bar too for a snack. I love fagers!!!

    Menu
    Tony J.

    As you can see from my last review in 2022 I have been here many times in the past for lunch and dinner. I returned here on a Sunday for a friend's 30th birthday party. We had two tables of 8 each. 15 people attended the party. Since this was a birthday party a limited 3-course menu was arranged by her parents. I started with and enjoyed my two pain killers for $11 each. We shared and enjoyed the fresh cut calamari with cajun remoulade sauce for $17.50. We also shared and enjoyed the classic Caesar salad, which was very crispy for $16. I also enjoyed my prime rib, which was properly cooked medium rare for $51. It included fresh shaved horseradish, baked potato and vegetables of the day, which were slivered carrots and broccolini for $51. My prime rib was one of the tastiest I have enjoyed in the past couple of years. I also enjoyed my vanilla creme brulee for $11. I ended my dinner with my draft Guinness. Our two experienced male and female servers served both of our tables very well, including my table. We all agreed we will return here again for lunch or dinner.

    Sea bass
    Julia R.

    The food there is absolutely amazing!!! I got the sea bass, and the combination of the sauce and the fish is just excellent! The sauce on top of the fish is a sweet, smokey like sauce. You would be amazed on how good it is! The fish does come fried with the bones in it and everything, even the eyeballs are in it too! The fish is nicely layed out on a platter. Our waiter was super helpful! I wish I knew his name so that I could put him on this review, but unfortunately I do not. I went with someone allergic to fish, so the waiter had to make sure everything was not near the fish, and he did that excellently! We sat outside with a view of the bay, and it was super pretty! They have a live band, too, and they were amazing! They sometimes confuse me because I think the real artist is singing the song! Overall, 5 Stars

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    Burger was cooked perfect and fries were very good. Wife had a nice sized salad. Mango Tangos are very good. Fast nd very courteous service.

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    From Front desk at both hotels to the restaurant service was fabulous! Food was excellent and the view could not be beat!

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    Ask the Community - Fager's Island

    Do they allow under 21 in the evening?

    Only until they are done serving dinner. My cousins went for a very late dinner last summer and were turned down because they had a 10 year old with them. At night it's only 21+

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    Crab Alley features a cool little dive bar on the 2nd floor with views down the commercial harbor…read morecanal in West Ocean City. We usually come to the Berlin, MD area twice per year and typically go to all the same places. We decided to switch it up and try something new this time, and we were very happy with our visit. The bartender was very friendly. He gave a lot of advice and recommendations on the menu. He was attentive and constantly made rounds making sure everybody was taken care of. My dad and I stuck with light beer that night. My mom ordered an Orange Crush, and it was one of her favorites all trip. The happy hour also looks great although we were a little late for that. We also ordered an array of finger foods to split amongst the three of us. Clams Casino, Calamari, Fries, and Flounder Fingers (wasn't on the menu -- the bartender suggested going with fresh flounder instead of the rockfish -- great recommendation). The Clams Casino, differently than any other I've ever had, had classic ingredients but were uniquely topped with provolone cheese. The Fried Calamari wasn't bad but a little too breaded for my preference -- still nothing to complain about. We definitely enjoyed the first night of our trip in Maryland and that was largely thanks to some time spent at Crab Alley. Everything from the feel of the bar, to the service we received, the friendliness of staff and fellow patrons, and the views overlooking the canal, gives us reason to be adding this establishment to our rotation of bars/restaurants when we're back in the area.

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