OCEAN CITY, MD has been in its Orange Crush Era and so have we. Maryland naming it the state cocktail in 2025 was the correct choice; nothing beats that fresh‑squeezed OJ magic. But let's be honest... Harborside Bar and Grill is the only place to get the ORIGINAL Orange Crush, and wow, it lives up to the hype. Waterfront deck, sunshine, cold drinks, and they even welcomed Brie with a giant water bowl like the queen she is. Between the seafood, the American classics, the marina views, and a post‑lunch stroll along the water, it is impossible not to slip straight into vacation mode. Huge shoutout to Ian T. for being the kind of server who makes the whole experience even better. read more

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The food was very good. We started off with the clams casino which was excellent! I forgot to take a picture. The fried flounder and Blackened Wahoo sandwiches were great. I would have given four stars, however, the service was pretty bad. We felt our server forgot about us. We were there for two hours. That is a long time for only two people that ordered a simple lunch. read more

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Its reputation is well deserved! The crushes are spot on! The rest of the food is as well. MD Crab Soup was great. Coconut Shrimp were great. Def worth the trip if you're in OCMD! read more

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Orange Crushes never dissapoint and neither does their food. This is an absolute must stop in OCMD for my husband and I. read more

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Tonight's dinners are easy! 2 Fried Shrimp orders Eight jumbo shrimp hand breaded in their own special seasoning 2 orders of Stuffed Flounder A large flounder fillet broiled and topped with homemade crab imperial. Topped with imperial sauce, broiled and served with your choice of two sides. Great relaxing dining on an open air covered deck with a great view of the Harbor Nevaeh our server was very pleasant and attentive she was an excellent host! read more

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Stopped into the Harborside bar and grill on a Monday for happy hour. They have great specials and plenty of seating. The restaurant is right on the water so the views are great. Our server was quick and attentive and the menu had something for everyone. We decided on some apps, the mozz sticks tasted very average and probably frozen. But the crab dip was tasty. I enjoyed my orange crush. The parking lot is small but I'd come here again, it's a great casual spot to hangout with friends! read more

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Been here several times and the food is always excellent. One of the best meals I've had in Ocean City and it's reasonably priced. The Cajun or grill mahi is fantastic, shrimp are always perfectly cooked. read more

Just ok for me. The restaurant and parking is quite small and narrow. Food is nothing special, also the portion seem small if compare to the price. It is a good place for hanging out or party with friends, but not really for family or a couple or single (my opinion). Atmosphere is not very amazing like many people comments before. It is located next to a little canal with crowded of boats and surrounding buildings, not BEACH, SEA or OCEAN like imagination, please understand that. There is patio seating area that you might feel breeze and chilled out but just a few. Service was so-so, not much to mention. read more

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Went for the orange crushes, they were good but super expensive. The food was all subpar and the waiter was in a hurry to get us out of there, just not super friendly. Go for drinks, not the food. read more

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Another year, another stop at one of our family staples while on vacation. Harborside offers a fabulous location right on the water with plenty of seating. Between the inside bar, the deck bar, tables on the deck, and tables out on the dock on the canal, you'll be able to find a seat at the venue that offers the original Orange Crush. Happy Hour here, like many places in the area, is very good. Cheap rail drinks, good food deals, and always a great vibe. Their Orange and Grapefruit Crushes are also featured on happy hour and they're must orders. We started with Orange Crushes sitting next to the windows overlooking the canal. Then the rains came and we were lucky enough to score a seat at the inside bar which has lots of seating -- Harborside was very busy as many people were here from the Boardwalk Rock concert. We spent the rest of happy hour at the bar ordering a variety of different foods and beverages. I had a couple Tequila Sunrises on Happy Hour and then switched to a Yuengling in a frosted mug -- love they have frosted beer mugs here. We split Seared Ahi Tuna, Buffalo Wings, and Blackened Mahi Tacos. I don't think the food here is going to blow you away, but everything is typically good and portions are large. The wings were the best wings we had that long weekend and were very good for my wing standards. The size of the ahi tuna they served us surprised me (in a good way) and was seared very nicely -- definitely wasn't overdone. The tuna was also served with a tasty seaweed salad that was a nice compliment. Each taco included large pieces of mahi and a nice portion of fries on the side. Next time I'm here for happy hour I think I'll skip the tacos and add the steamed clams as they looked and smelled great. We have always stopped at Harborside at least once each time we visit the area for as long as I can remember. The atmosphere, memories, views, and drinks definitely makes it feel like we're on vacation and help us all look forward to coming back each year. read more

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Visiting Ocean City and I was told I HAD to have an Orange Crush so I visited Harborside Bar and Grill. YES....you NEED I have an Orange Crush!! And a Grapefruit Crush...delicious!!!! Like they are squeezing fresh oranges and grapefruit into your drink!!!! We sat at the bar and the service was great! We also had some broiled shrimp, the seafood bisque, and the crab dip. The food was ok. The bisque had a lot of seafood but it was very very thick. Pro tip: eat the onions with the shrimp. You're welcome. read more

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Great place to eat, happy, bubbly staff and even people around eating and talking really enjoyed being there. I had the shrimp wrap and hubby got the fish and chips. Both were enjoyed by big cold beers. I tried the spicy Paloma drink.....eat local all....here you will not be disappointed....food for everyone! read more

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Casual, fun, waterfront restaurant with great food and drink all for a reasonable price with great service. Quality drinks to start. The margaritas were excellent. Next came the she-crab soup. Exactly how it should be made. The crab cakes were absolute perfection along with the delicious homemade sides of coleslaw and collard greens. Great meal. I'll be back. read more

Patrick was one of the best servers we've ever had! Keep this guy as an employee! He is a huge asset! The food was delicious! The drinks were awesome! Great place!!! Thank you!!!! read more

The ambiance was fun, great music and employees. The food was a mixed bag. The crab cake was terrible and the steak in the steak salad had grissle and wasn't good. The stuffed shrimp was ok the Cajun mahi was bland. Dessert was good. The place was packed. read more

We have eaten here several times and have never had an issue. We usually go during happy hour and enjoy their orange crushes. We also enjoy going during the off season, as they have food specials and even though they are still busy, food comes out quickly and server are friendly. The last time we went (early November), I had the turkey thanksgiving dinner ($16) and my spouse ordered a seafood platter (around $22), as they were running a special off entrees. We also had their orange crushes (I don't remember exactly how much they were, but $7 sticks out in my mind). No complaints whatsoever! read more

The OG orange crush! You must go here, food was fabulous, service was great, and the different types of orange crush drinks were spectacular and potent!!! read more

Fun atmosphere and good fun foods... and while MY orange crush was watered down with too much ice... my three guests loved theirs... Really good server... attentive and knowledgeable.. fun night out! read more

We have never made it to Harborside in our previous trips to the area and since we are big fans of Orange crushes, have been wanting to come to the place of the original Orange Crush. Stopped in for an early family dinner and the place was jam packed. Happy hour time and they had a crew of people there enjoying themselves with a live band that was pretty good and not too loud. I don't think I was expecting it to be so busy then but it was. Definitely a popular happy hour spot. However, the staff must be used to that as they didn't miss a beat with getting tables sat (small wait for us for a table of 4, 10 minutes), getting orders taken, and drinks and food out. Very efficient and friendly service! Beside the large adult happy hour crowd, there were also lots of families there then as well. The orange crushes were good but unfortunately not the best we have had. Perhaps because they were a happy hour price, they seemed weak and like there was minimal vodka in them. I like a balance cocktail but also like to taste the alcohol. If not, it's a miss for me. The orange juice was freshly squeezed and it was refreshing but since this was the reason we trekked it to this west OCMD location, I am not sure we would go back. The food was pretty good- standout for us was the crab dip with pretzel bread- really nicely done and the best part of the meal. Kids had typical kids fare and they have a children's menu. Husband got the blackened tuna sandwich and asked for it medium. It came out cooked that way and he really enjoyed it. The tuna was fresh and done nicely! I got a Caesar salad and opted for a fried crab cake to try it this way since I typically get it broiled. Salad was good, caesar dressing was more of a vinaigrette type which I prefer it to be on the creamy side. I should also mention their tartar sauce (which came with my husbands sandwich and I stole for my Crabcake) was good as well- spicy and flavorful. Crabcake was good, not the best I have had down here but decent. I would say overall, this place runs like a well oiled machine with service and staff. It is family friendly but can get a larger bar crowd. This makes for great people watching though!!! The food was better than I expected but we didn't love the drinks which is mainly why we came to give it a try. I'm sure I could have asked for it to be stronger, but why have to ask? A solid 3 out of 5 stars for us and glad we were able to come check it out! read more

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Excellent seafood! Great food and best clam chowder I've ever had! Crab cakes and Flounder were excellent! Love this place! Highly recommend read more

Home of the #OrangeCrush. The taco/mango sauce a must! The harbor view is a local favorite! read more

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Came on a Saturday night around 8/9pm... very loud music, DJ yelling things, rowdy younger groups crowd with some families and quiet couples sprinkled in. The table of 8 next to us was talking pretty loudly and having questionable conversations, and I heard a server go up to them and ask them to watch their use of the F word as there were a few families with younger kids in the vicinity. They didn't really cease. I was relieved after they were done trying to figure out how to split the bill for 20 minutes. Service was fine, pretty quick and responsive. Extensive drinks/ cocktails menu but rum heavy. I got the fish tacos which were actually pretty good - the tortilla, salsa, and fillings weren't anything special, just chopped up mango, tomatoes, and slaw but I thought the fish was fried well, not too batter-y or greasy and flavorful. The sweet potato fries were on the soggy side but I still liked them, cuz they weren't dry and well, carbs. Kind of cool that it's the original spot that created Orange Crush mixed drink. Lively place to hang out with decent food- but if you're looking for low key and chill, which we kind of were after a long day... this wasn't it! Definitely a lively and popular spot though! read more

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HarborSide in Ocean City, Maryland, truly exceeded our expectations during our visit on Sunday, October 27, 2024. We arrived at 5:30 p.m. and found the parking lot full, making us think we wouldn't be able to get a table. Just as we were about to leave, two people came out with takeout bags, and we were lucky enough to snag their parking spot. Inside, the dining room was bustling, but fortunately, seats were available at the bar--our favorite place to sit. The bartenders greeted us warmly and promptly took our drink orders. It was happy hour, so I had to try their famous Orange Crush, while my bride enjoyed a glass of Pinot Grigio. We noticed a section on the menu with entrées 40% off, so we couldn't resist. We started with two dozen steamed clams as an appetizer. For our main courses, I had a perfectly cooked New York strip with French fries and coleslaw, while my bride enjoyed delicious stuffed shrimp with fries. The food was excellent, and the service was truly above and beyond. The staff made sure our drinks were always topped off while we relaxed and caught every football game on TV. HarborSide is undoubtedly one of the best spots in Ocean City, Maryland. If you haven't been, you're definitely missing out! read more

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All menu all amazing. My wife and I love the fish sandwich and the shrimp salad sandwich. The service is on point always. Cody is our fav but anyone would be fine. The atmosphere is perfect for the beach and the boater world. Don't pass this up when in West O. Also don't forget to order the Maryland State drink the famous "ORANGE CRUSH". read more

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Food was delicious, service was friendly and really fast. The restaurant was clean and very well taken care of. Not so loud that you couldn't talk. We will definitely be back during our next trip. read more

I was looking for a good fish sandwich that wasn't fried and I found it! The Mahi Mahi was blackened to perfection and mouth watering good! My husband got the Tangier and said the crab dip on top was a bit sweet and would have liked to have some heat. Maybe it needed more old bay ‍ My mother got a cheeseburger and said it hit the spot! The staff was very friendly and accommodating to my mother who needed somewhere close to sit and not far. I really liked watching the boats going by the canal as they went by the restaurant all ready to got out on to celebrate the 4th of July! We also had their orange crush and it was the perfect compliment to the meal. read more

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Fun vibe with good food, good drinks. First time visit was plenty reason to go back. Good food, good drinks, friendly, engaging staff and just a fun vibe. Can get busy but service was fast and just a fun place with good food. read more

Server Cody was rude. Scallops in shrimp and scallop pasta was overcooked and didn't finish it. Orange crush was the best part. read more

Harborside rarely disappoints. We hit there on a Monday evening when offseason 40 % off entrees was in effect. The food was absolutely amazing and our server was spot on. To be clear it is not fancy but the atmosphere is just as it should be !! Was a marvelous off season gem in OC. read more

After spending time on the Boardwalk, we headed off the main strip looking for a casual, more local spot. Despite the crowd, it was a short wait in an upbeat atmosphere with live music to start. The Cajun mahi mahi, blackened mahi mahi, and stuffed flounder portions were great and portions were massive, making for an enjoyable meal. read more

Jerk chicken appetizer and a cheesesteak from their "specials" menu. Both were very very good. Great service and damn good food!!! read more

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The service & orange crushes were good here, and that's about it. The food was absolutely awful...even the children didn't like their food and they eat everything. If you weren't able to sit outside on the water, there wouldn't be much going for this place. I would come again just to sit outside and have some drinks, would never eat here again unfortunately. read more

Monday's in the off season all entries are 40% off. H/H beers are $3.75 for a 12 oz beer (not good). Soups were served hot and very good. My stuffed flounder was a 10 ! My ladies seafood broiled combo was also very enjoyable ! Table of 4 seniors next to us was extremely loud but then again it's H/H and that's expected. Overall good experience for the money. read more

Met out-of-town friends at Harborside for seafood and conversation. Seafood was good however, conversation no bueno. This place is incredibly loud. There's really no separation between the dining room and the small bar area. The bar area had a DJ set up who was obviously proud of his ability to pump up the volume. This is a great place to get drunk and have bar snacks but I wouldn't recommend for an actual sit-down dinner. read more

Food is consistently good. Often they have live music. The best orange crush in town!

Haven't been here in so long and forgot how amazing it is!!! It was so nice to sit on the water on a beautiful day. We got the crab egg rolls which were good. The coconut orange crushes were amazing! And the tuna steak sandwich was huge and so delicious. I love sweet potato fries so much and these were the best I've ever had. Can't wait to go back next time I'm at the beach! read more

Harborside Bar & Grill - Tuna Steak Sandwich with sweet potato fries - Bars Near Me - Ocean City, Maryland

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Partner and I arrived in Maryland today and stopped here before entering OC.  Started off with the crab soup, which had a tomato soup base with green beans, peas, potatoes, chopped tomatoes and corn along with bits of crab...was nicely spiced and every spoonful had some crab in it. We had 3 appetizers: steamed shrimp, which were big and came with a perfectly made cocktail sauce...really appreciate it when there is a good amount of horseradish; steamed clams, which were juicy and finished off in less than 5 minutes; and seared scallops, which were perfectly seared and accompanied by a nice salad topped off with a mango salsa...delicious! Then we shared a crab cake entree...these were perfectly fried, loaded with crab and tasted phenomenal! Bottom line, the service was fast and friendly and the food was spot on!  Kudos to this great establishment for doing the little things and doing things the right way! read more

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I don't really like seafood much, but my girlfriend insisted so we ended up here- I got chicken fingers because I'm lame. They were good! I actually liked the seafood soup she got (trying to broaden my horizons), but I think it says a lot. Good job Harborside. I love that the building is right on the water and it's decorated so nice inside. We sat half inside half outside (if that makes sense). The only real pitfall was how long we sat waiting for drinks and the check. We went during kind of an odd time. Oh well. I'd love to come back anyway. read more

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The food is good and portion size are great but this dirty dish & garbage station should not be in main dining area read more

Harborside Bar & Grill - Good food but this should not be in dining room, garbage & dirty dishes - Bars Near Me - Ocean City, Maryland

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This has been a staple place for us for years, we love the crushes and I'm obsessed with the scallops. We went last night and had subpar service from start to finish. First there was a mixup at the hostess stand that put others in front of us on the list to be seated, then the hostess came to get me before the text came through in a huff because, "we sent a text!" (It arrived on our way to the table). Kaitlyn was our server and was really nice but you could tell her focus was elsewhere. She took our drink and app orders then didn't come back for our entree orders until after the apps were served. When she checked on us and we asked for bread she said "let me check" and didn't come back until we were done and asked if we wanted dessert, when we declined she was nowhere to be found (assuming on break) for an extended period so we asked another server to help us get her to get our checks. she never asked how we'd like them sand seemed aggravated when asked to split. We paid the bill and left. i would typically chalk this up to it being "off-season" but i only go out of season and usually only have amazing things to say about the food and service here so hopefully Kaitlyn is having a better day today! The imperial was different than we were used to and very cheesy/buttery (hence the bread request to dip), not bad but i will probably not order it again. the scallops app is still my favorite scallops I've ever had! crushes were fresh and amazing as always. they do now have a 3% surcharge for using a card like many restaurants in OCMD have started doing, it is advertised well, just be aware. read more

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