Stopped in for a late lunch on an overcast day. It was very quiet with only a few tables occupied. Even with it being almost empty it still took quite a bit of time for half of our food to come out. I had chicken fingers and fries. Both were good. As soon as a few tables left near the windows the seagulls were flying in trying to get whatever they could before the table was bussed. The hostess was on it and trying to shoo them away, but gosh the seagulls are relentless! read more

Oves Restaurant - Seafood Near Me - Ocean City, New Jersey

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We've been coming to Oves for several years for take out donuts and egg sandwiches. It has become part of our yearly tradition for our family trip to OCNJ, but I refuse to return after my experience today. Ordered our usual 4 egg sandwiches and half a dozen donuts. The egg sandwiches took about 25 minutes to prepare, which would have been fine, but a heads up would have been appreciated , especially when we are using timed bicycles on the boardwalk. What struck me as the most concerning was the inability to use the restroom while waiting for the egg sandwiches, as they were for "dine in costumers only". After spending 50 dollars , and waiting for almost half an hour, I don't think it's unreasonable to use a restroom. Plenty of other places on the boardwalk for mediocre egg sandwiches, and will not be returning. read more

Fried flounder was good as was stuffed flounder. Prices aren't too bad (everything is expensive in OC). Has more seating than most restaurants along the OC boardwalk, but no parking so need to walk there or find street parking. Our waitress Jaylin was wonderful, very kind to children. read more

Was completely lied to by a member of their staff. Called several hours in advance to say we had a party of 11. Said sure, we will reserve it for you and put you on the back porch. I got there and their attitude completely changed. They were rude, disrespectful, and didn't care that someone on their own staff had lied to me. Could've cared less because they were a number of people waiting. Told me - - in all honesty - - that they wouldn't give us that space because now they had a party of 20 coming and they put them ahead of us. Don't give these people a dime. There are so many great places to eat in Ocean City! read more

Horrible Customer Service. Don't trust if they say that you have a reservation because you clearly do not. They will immediately get rid of your table if they have a bigger party and can make more money of someone else. read more

Oves doughnuts- their specialty is apple cider cinnamon, opposed to browns they do take cards, these doughnuts taste good warm or cold- they hold up better than other doughnut places that only taste good warm. 16.50 a dozen. read more

Oves Restaurant - Vanilla glazed, chocolate glazed and apple cider cinnamon doughnuts - Seafood Near Me - Ocean City, New Jersey

Fresh, hot, and totally worth the wait! Oves Diner's donuts are an Ocean City must! You can actually watch them being made fresh right in front of you--hot, delicious, and super fun for kids and adults alike. We tried the chocolate iced, vanilla iced, and apple cider cinnamon, and while they were all amazing, the vanilla iced stole the show! They accept both cards and cash, which is super convenient. The line might look long, but trust me--it moves fast, and it's totally worth it. Grab a dozen and take them to the beach (or back to your rainy day rental for a donut party ). Perfect stop after a morning walk on the boardwalk! read more

Oves Restaurant - Dozen freshly made donuts - vanilla chocolate and apple cider cinnamon! yummy! - Seafood Near Me - Ocean City, New Jersey

Although the lined moved a little slow for take out on a weekday morning for the end of the summer, I will say these Donuts are slammin'! I mean these donuts rival Brown's and might even be better! I wouldn't call this the greatest place ever but I am thankful it's here on the North End for its convenience factor. read more

the service here is great! food kind of just tastes like diner food (good, but eggs and potatoes needed some seasoning). great place for breakfast near the beach! donuts are the best! read more

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Awesome service and easy to enjoy food. Our waitress Alexa (Alexis?) was incredible and her attitude and service had my group come back the next morning for breakfast again! Our second day she even BIKED TWO BLOCKS to find us after I left an item at the table. The food is good, honestly nothing groundbreaking but still enjoyable and menu is straight forward as well. I had the breakfast sandwich and others in our group had the avocado toast. If you go, ask for Alexa! read more

Loved our breakfast at Oves! It is cool to sit right on the boardwalk and enjoy the people watching and ambiance. Our food came quickly and was delicious, lots of options and my porkroll was so great. Great staff and a cool experience. read more

Oves Restaurant - Breakfast burrito, spinach omelette, two eggs with porkroll - Seafood Near Me - Ocean City, New Jersey

Great breakfast place. Delicious pancakes, chipped beef, breakfast burrito and best of all...the omelettes. So many places burn the eggs. Oves cooks the eggs to perfection. The Weather Omelette is my go-to. Pro tip...get a side of scrapple bites! Salty and delicious. Great convenience right in the boardwalk, fairly priced and such friendly and quick service! Long live Oves! read more

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Barely anyone in the restaurant but took a long time to get our food. Wanted breakfast but was there about 12 minutes too late-- which is fine but wished we could've found that on the website somewhere (or the menus even.) decided on something else & then our waitress informed us they were out of it. At this point, just went with something none of us wanted because we were hungry. Upcharges for fries was insanely expensive especially for the quantity of fries it came with. Took forever to get our check but it was getting busier at this point. Overall, fine-- especially with the view of the boardwalk but I probably wouldn't reccomend read more

Still have to give them love. They could probably amp up the quality of food for the price- but they have location and lack of competition. I have no issues supporting this beloved family business and plan on continuing to frequent oves in the future. read more

Awesome American style breakfast! Great restaurant, staff and family. Grew up going to this restaurant after church on Sunday's, forever a local favorite. read more

Oves Restaurant - Breakfast - Seafood Near Me - Ocean City, New Jersey

Best donuts and breakfast on the island !!! The dinner is delicious too! Seafood with a view!

Service so-so but cook not good. We ordered special omelets and got a different order. Then the specials came and didn't include the cheese as ordered. It was a dry omelet. This place is off our list of must do each year. read more

Oves Restaurant - Restaurant - Seafood Near Me - Ocean City, New Jersey

I'm not sure what's worse, the undercooked crab balls (they were.... Liquidy , the undercooked crab cake (I'm going to be so sick later), the flavorless chicken sandwich, or the fact that they wouldn't let my friend with a bum foot use the bathroom after we spent well over $60 because it's "dining room only", which will be unfortunate for anyone eating this severely underdone food. And for the boardwalk. read more

Stopped here at the end of one of my daily early morning runs on the boardwalk. Then walked back to the place we rented for the week. The apple cider donuts were delicious and were fresh and warm. Tried the vanilla frosted, cinnamon sugar, and plain. The vanilla and cinnamon sugar were delicious, especially fresh and warm. read more

If you're riding a bike or strolling on the Ocean City boardwalk in the morning, one of the best places to stop is at Ove's Beach Grill for one of their doughnuts. These tasty creations are made from apple cider and come in various flavors - don't miss the cinnamon - and are best eaten warm and fresh from the oven. That's why there is always a line to purchase them. There is also a restaurant attached to the takeout counter but I have never eaten there so this review is only for the delicious doughnuts. Now try to eat only one! read more

Oves Restaurant - Traditional beach grill on the Ocean City boardwalk - Seafood Near Me - Ocean City, New Jersey

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The staff is friendly and accommodating. The food is overall good. I ordered a salmon everything crusted dish that was too salty. I came back the next day and had scallops that were alot better. They rent out bikes, sulley's and umbrellas in addtion to their food services. read more

While it was certainly a great experience, I can't say it was five star worthy due to the atmosphere. We sat in plastic chairs, and the restaurant is completely exposed to the air (it was a bit chilly). However, the food was great. We dined for dinner. I had the burger and I ordered a side of fries. The fries were excellent, and the burger was pretty good, too. Service was a bit slow, and the restaurant felt a bit unkempt, but all in all, it was good food. read more

We got a breakfast sandwich on a bagel and a dozen doughnuts. We did a side by side with Brown's for the doughnuts. Taste is extremely similar but Oves's is crispier on the outside. Oves is slightly better and the line isn't as long. No brained for me in regards to doughnuts. The sandwich was fine. Link sausage instead of patty was a good change of pace. read more

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My favorite aspect of the summer is biking on the boardwalk to get donuts. I love coming here. There is rarely long line and if so it moves quick! The donuts are hot delicious and mouth watering!!! read more

Oves Restaurant - Donuts! - Seafood Near Me - Ocean City, New Jersey

If I could leave no stars I would, I found a coarse hair in my donut. I'm not sure how they're prepared but beware going to this establishment. I am not positive how clean they are. This is not a time to be unhygienic during covid and monkey pox read more

Yaaaas Oves, the only place where you can get mediocre boardwalk food with a complimentary side of both attitude and incompetence. Every time I have gone here it's something new: -It took 15+ minutes to get 2 $8 porkroll sandwiches (which by the way consist of one slice of pork roll on a hamburger bun) and a side of fries. -The last time I went to use the bathroom I got attitude from one of the employees that the bathroom "isn't a public bathroom, it's only for customers". Excuse me? I just ordered $15 dollars worth of food (which got me 2 things by the way) from the 12 year olds that run your food stand. I think that qualifies me as a customer. I mean I guess it's pretty difficult to gage who's a customer and who's not being as they require you to walk completely around the building and up a ramp out back to get to the bathroom. Also be careful of the net they put up to discourage the public from using their restrooms (which me and another customer were accused of intentionally knocking down even though it was already on the floor when we got there). -Also if you really wanna get into these exclusive bathrooms; you know the rest stop bathrooms that you stop in because you have no other dignified choice? Where everything's inexplicably wet (like everything including the toilet seat)? Picture that. - My friend left from the beach to walk over and get a bag of ice for our cooler. She asked the 10 year old working the register whether she could use her card or not. He did not know. When he asked the other 10 year old employee, he did not know either. (Spoiler alert: you can). It took an additional five minutes for someone to find a bag to put the ice in. Maybe this place is such a disaster because you have tweens running your business. The "cooks" are behind the line rapping Eminem and cursing in front of customers. The table where you get your condiments is always filthy dirty. Get your act together. Overall 0/10 and would never recommend. read more

Update: Ended up coming here as a last minute necessity. Lowered to one star, purely because of how outrageous the prices are for the food. $25 for greasy stuffed flounder that is probably actually frozen is an absolute far cry. Maybe I'm just a prick who lives near nyc and expects a better meal for that price. But I've been coming down to OC for 19 years with my family and it's just incredible that we've only had to eat out this year. In years past, we always homecooked our meals, and judging by how ridiculously overpriced everything is here, we need to moving further. I don't care that it's overpriced--it's a beach town--but I care that it's overpriced and not even good. Went a few days ago. I come here every year when I may family comes down to Ocean City. Last year we didn't come, so I was excited to get some cheese fries ar Oves on the beach. A lot can change in two years, I guess. Everyone was screaming at one another, cursing, and downright verbally abusive to each other. Seemed to be understaffed, but this was occurring in front of customers, who were just waiting for food. They couldn't keep track of orders--a boy had been waiting for 2 cheeseburgers for about 15 minutes before I was given the burgers, even though I ordered cheese fries. When the cook put them in the window, the cashier (who'd been screaming at everyone) yelled it him, asking "what the f*** is this?" The cook replied, "Fries." Cashier replied, "Why the f*** you make fries?" "Because you said so." At this point, I said they were mine. He then tossed them on the window. I then ordered a bottle of water, which was warm, so I asked for a cup of ice with it. Keep in mind, about 10-15 minutes had gone by at this point. After I got the water and ice, I handed the cashier my credit card, to which he disappeared with for another 5-10 minutes. I even saw him walking around the place with it in his hands--it struck me as odd (but no suspicious charges yet). Finally, he comes back with the receipt that doesn't list what I ordered on it, and just the amount. It was $9.58. I just wanted to get back to the beach so I signed and left. As I walked away, i realized there was no way I could have been charged that much, since Cheese fries are $4.50 and water is $2, so with tax that should be around $7. I couldn't see where that charge came from, since the receipt didn't have any of the specifics on it. I went back to the window to ask, but everyone was busy dong read more

They have a monopoly in a small area of the boardwalk and act like it. Unclean, too many teenagers who have no idea what customer service is. Their bathroom policy for takeout and people renting bikes/surreys is to make them walk 15 minutes away to a public restroom - unacceptable. Avoid - don't rent a house in their area of town. Either go closer to the main area of the boardwalk or go closer to Browns which is a well run operation. read more

food was tasty, homefries were seasoned well. had a taylor ham, egg, and cheese on a bagel. wasn't the best sandwich I'd ever eaten, but was not bad by any means. apple cider donuts were delicious. servers were friendly and food was prepared quickly, would come back :) read more

Do NOT get the crab cake- it was incredibly underwhelming for the price. The sides were small and everything lacked flavor. Fine for getting a meal in a pinch, but definitely not for a delicious experience. read more

If your riding your bike, keep going. The best donuts are near the bay and not at all on the boardwalk. These are convenient but not that good. read more

Tried to buy my family doughnuts. Sadly they only make them in the morning. My 4 year old daughter had to use the bathroom, but they were clear that she was not allowed. We were told there is a public restroom 5 mins away. How do you have the nerve to deny a 4 year old!!? We legit were trying to buy doughnuts. read more

I had both breakfast and lunch here. Let me break down my three dining experiences... Breakfast, to go. Donuts. Fresh and heavenly. This is a five star experience hands down. They are fantastic. Breakfast, sit down. Meh. I had two eggs, sausage, potatoes. It was ok. Nothing exceptional but you wouldn't go out of your way. Lunch. I had a burger. There were eight of us for lunch. They couldn't bring our meals out together. Service was spotty at best. Burger was greasy but ok. Overall the draw is totally location. Otherwise I wouldn't be running here. Service is a 5/10 on a good day as is the food. Keep your eyes open for other options. There are many, except for the donuts. read more

Great apple cider donuts! You gotta go early though. They stop baking them around noon, so go in the morning. But they've got regular apple cider donuts, chocolate ones, etc. They're all delicious. Very nice staff, too! read more

Our go to place for boardwalk donuts every time we are down! We are always able to find parking, little to no wait for donuts, staff is always friendly. read more

Oves Restaurant - Our go to place for boardwalk donuts every time we are in OCNJ - Seafood Near Me - Ocean City, New Jersey

Food poisoning. Don't Do It! I've foolishly tried Oves a few times over past 10 years. Lobster dinner = food poisoning. Crab cake sandwich = food poisoning. This year was the final straw. I had to post a review to warn the newcomers. It is worth a few block walk to Brown's. Not only is the food safe, the service is pleasant and quick. read more

Oves is a great restaurant for breakfast or a great spot to get a donut on the go. I ate in the restaurant & ordered donuts to go. I chose a cheese omelette. The omelet was delicious as well as the coffee. Staff and service were great along with the food. I highly recommend eating here if you want to eat as close to the ocean as you can for breakfast. I will definitely return here again for both their food and donuts. read more

Oves Restaurant - Apple cider donuts - Seafood Near Me - Ocean City, New Jersey

I have been to Oves my entire life. The service and food are always subpar. The location is great for lunch. read more

Oves Restaurant - Inside dining area - Seafood Near Me - Ocean City, New Jersey

Places is a joke run by a bunch of kids. Ordered ahead , got there when I was supposed to, waited an extra 20 Minutes for my food which was wrong and didn't taste good, they were out of most things on their menu . It is what is it , the only place to get food around so it will never change. If you can avoid it , go elsewhere . read more

REVIEW FOR BREAKFAST. Stopped in for breakfast in my first visit to OCNJ. More of an OCMD guy- boardwalk, mini-golf, Phillips, etc etc. At any rate, stopped in from walking on the boardwalk to what seemed to be the only food joint nearby. Friendly staff greeted us and say us in the cool, shady dining area. Ordered coffee and water and placed our orders. RIP YAMS. Ordered a couple meals and shared a French toast because fat people. FOOD: I ordered a ham and cheese omelette with home fries and toast. My first inclination was this was a cubed home fries kind of place- not potato slices. But I was wrong. I seem to be wrong a lot. Anyway- the home fries were somewhat cold and soggy. More of a hot and crispy kind of guy. After I polished them off (and broke wind only to blame the old lady sitting adjacent to us) I moved to the omelette. Fork in, pull apart, and white cheese. OMELETTES DESERVE CHEDDAR OR YELLOW AMERICAN. White cheese is like the American flag using black white and green. Omelette was still good, and big for that matter. SERVICE: Girl was attentive and quick to get is our food. Would've like to have a refill sooner but hey, it's a busy joint. I would recommend this spot for breakfast, I see other reviewers butching the other meals but for breakfast- you can't go wrong. read more