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    Fish Tales

    3.6 (949 reviews)
    ModerateBars, Seafood, American
    Closed 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Hammocks
    Tenley P.

    This experience was good! They had a playground for kids and an arcade! You also get the bay view from where you're sitting! there are also hammocks to relax in! the food was really good! This place was really fun and I'm hoping to go back soon!

    Shane H.

    I've been going here my entire life! It's always amazing the whenever I would come to Ocean City. The food is always good, I would sit here and relax on a hammock watching the sunset with the kind service they always have! Definitely recommend

    The service here is wonderful, the waiter was quick and attentive but not overbearing. We were seated next to the kids play area so it wasn't as great, especially for a first time experience. But the overall environment comes off as very tropical. The tables are fairly close, enough that I can hear from the surrounding tables. The food was alright, the group I was with said it's nothing special or the quality has lowered since they were here before.

    Fried Shrimp Basket
    Erika S.

    This place was crowded, but it's super popular and I see why. They had a happy hour special for these Jack Daniels citrus smash drinks, which were absolutely delicious and packed a punch. The grouper was was so good that we talked about it for days to follow. I definitely recommend this place if you are in the area. it has a beach bar vibe with actual sand in some seating areas

    Garlic mussels
    Ken A.

    Been here a few times over the years. You definitely come here for the vibes and drinks. The food is there to help soak up the alcohol. It's nothing that you couldn't throw together in your kitchen after stumbling home. We do always have fun hanging in the sand with some margaritas!

    Thai Shrimp
    Allie G.

    I'd been to Fish Tales once before, and this time was better than I'd remembered! We stopped by for dinner around 5:30 and found it already super busy. There was a 30-40 minute wait to get seated as a party of 4, but luckily we were able to order snacks at the bar in the meantime. The interior had a ton of eclectic decor - Harley Davidson merch, surfboards, flags on the ceiling, etc. My boyfriend said it looked like a Jimmy Buffett song come to life. For drinks, I got a Mojito and it was SO strong and tasty. We shared an order of Calamari and Thai Shrimp. Both were huge portion sizes and really tasty. None of the fried items were soggy and the flavors were nice. I also got the Ahi Poke, which was pretty good. The wasabi sauce was a bit too strong for me, and horseradish taste was overwhelming. Service was fast and friendly. Would totally return for more!

    Food : 10/10 Customer service : 10/10 Atmosphere : 10/10 Cracking my head open on the bar and getting staples in my head : 0/10 Overall, a great experience! The bartenders were awesome, we played Heads Up with them and they kept my friend and I entertained. They were super helpful when I cracked my head open, which was dope. Shout out to them, will totally come back!

    Crab cake entree
    Kati S.

    Welp I have kids so we can start with the giant play place that makes Fish Tales my fave spot to eat in OC. Today there was someone doing little paintings on the kids arms. Happy hour until 6, we snagged $6.75 crushes. We ordered the Thai shrimp on a whim. Huge win. These medium sized shrimp were freshly fried and so stinking good. The Thai chili glaze was sweet with a mild kick and we managed to eat appx. Half before our food made it to the table. Now the meat of the review, literally: I have been dreaming of "the bowl" with pork belly since last year. The bowl is seasoned rice, black beans, mango, plantains, avocado and protein. I chose pork belly and expected a single piece: nope. 4 behemoth pieces. I couldn't finish half the meal. My husband ordered the crab cakes they came with corn in the cob, a baked potato and a salad. He opted for Caesar which was good. The crab cakes were fine but as born and bred Marylanders who lived in Baltimore he was disappointed in the amount of filler used. They weren't bad, he's just got a pretty high standard. The actual star of his dinner was the super fresh and really delicious eastern shore corn. He was full but kept picking the corn back up because it was 'so good.' They have butter cake in the menu which I was dying to try but unfortunately I felt the need to waddle out already and had not a single ounce of room. Until we meet again.......probably tomorrow...... UPDATE: I edited things that were spelled wrong and felt the need to say that we did in fact come back for day 2.

    Frog Legs and Ahi Poke Salad
    Davina N.

    I used to love coming here because they had an area in the back with hammocks and games. They have now removed that area and replaced it with more tables. Coming to this restaurant has not been the same since. The food is still good - I had the Ahi Poke Salad but it's half filled with wonton strips.

    Seafood Burrito
    Skyler P.

    Overall a great experience. The restaurant was very busy as it was a Friday night. We were told it would be a hour to hour and a half wait. Grabbed a drink at the bar and only waited about 50 min. Staff is really friendly here. Food comes out pretty fast too which is great. The clam strips were delicious and mussels were nice and fresh. I got a seafood burrito that was stuffed with shrimp, crab and scallops. Someone else at my table did order tacos, which were suppose to be Mahi Mahi but they brought out shrimp instead. Had to wait to get a new order for those, but everything else was great.

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    Gabrielle N.

    Fish Tales is a beautiful place to spend a summer afternoon or night. The views of the water are beautiful and you can relax in a hammock or on the Adirondack chairs. We went for lunch and the food was tasty and came out rather quickly. The server was very friendly and attentive. Such a cool spot!

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    Tharin W.

    A beautiful outdoor seating area with a gorgeous view of the sunset. You can watch boats, large and small, dock nearby as you grab apps, a drink or a full meal. The food isn't life changing, but it is good and served quick. Add in the ambiance and this is a nice place to visit, especially with family - there is a playground on site.

    Maryland Crab Soup
    Josh H.

    Fish Tales is a bayside seafood restaurant located in the Bahia Marina. They are open every day from 11:00AM - 2:00 AM. Every time I come to OCMD, I have to stop at Fish Tales. The service is good, the food is delicious, and the atmosphere is awesome. The seafood burrito is my usual go-to. It's packed with shrimp, crab, and scallop chunks, and then topped with creamy queso and enchilada sauce. By far, the best burrito I've ever had. My buddy ordered the seafood baker. It consists of a jumbo Idaho potato stuffed with shrimp, crab, scallop chunks, cheddar cheese, bacon, and scallions. He loved it! Happy hour is Mon - Fri 3:00PM - 6:00PM. Tables are on a first come, first serve basis. Seafood Burrito - 8.6 Seafood Baker - 8.4 Food - 8.5 Service - 8.1 Value - 8.3 Restaurant score - 83

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    Love fish tails! Food is solid, service is always great and playground is perfection for kids!

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    Was chilling outside getting hammered, my friend put me on to someone. Kissed an older woman here, love this place.

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    Any age requirement after late hours?

    They have a night time age limit. I think after 8 or 9. Call first. That's always the best way in O.C.

    Can you reserve tables in advance for large groups?

    We are a first come, first served restaurant. If there is a wait, you can grab a cocktail at the bar, check out our marina, visit our t-shirt shop or marina shop.

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