STARR Restaurant at River Run

It breaks my heart to give this review after the last 5 star experience earlier…read more I wanted another Ribeye, remembering how great the previous one was. This time, it was so thin that it was impossible to cook it medium rare. The server apologized for not being able to SEAR the steak. WHAT??? If you can't do it right take it off the menu. Took half home and threw it away. My wife had an unremarkable fish. We pay up for great food, but there are too many alternatives to endure the less than mediocre food we were served this trip. The previous dinner was as good as this was bad. I gave it a 3 instead of a 1 because the Server did everything he could to make up for the shortcomings. It'll be a while... and we live a mile away during the Summer. So sad!

This is absolutely the best Pork Ramen I've have had to date! Absolutely delicious. The noodles…read morecooked perfectly. The pork, tender & juicy, vegetables cooked to perfection. The broth superb. Thank you, Pines Public House. Delicious!!!

Dana and Amy

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The Hideaway at River Run

4.5(6 reviews)

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This aptly named eatery is nestled I'm a partially wooded corner of the River Run golf community…read more The dining room was attractively appointed. Nose level was 7 out of 10. The salmon, scallops and linguine meals were quite tasty. Service provided by Taylor was excellent. Highly recommend this charming restaurant. They are focused upon quality not resort quantity.

A group of 6 of us had dinner here this weekend and very much enjoyed it. We ordered the garlic…read moreshrimp appetizer, steak skewers, the Star salad, crab cakes, the scallop bacon corn soup, and cream of crab soup. Everything was excellent. Our server was very attentive as well. We were told this was a fairly new chef so if you've been before, the menu has changed, they have specials, and it's really good food for a good price too. Also, they have a fireplace, lots of windows, vaulted ceilings, water and a pretty view. It's a small place so I recommend reservations.

Old Bay Encrusted Mahi

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Hooked

4.2(1.9k reviews)

6.2 mi

Great food, we had great service! Our server Kate was efficient, informed and delightful! Thanks…read moreHooked! Michael

Recently in OC, MD, we ruled out a handful of suggested restaurants by looking at menus and decided…read moreon Hooked. We were looking for a delicious fish dish. We were set on getting the salmon and the swordfish dishes which we did, and it did not disappoint! They were the most delicious dishes I had experienced in a long time. I asked about the seasoning on the salmon and the waitress, who was fabulous, said it was Moroccan. I loved the hint of cinnamon but according to the Moroccan spice I looked at on the web, it is a combination of numerous spices which amounts to a delicious combination of flavors. Both dishes were paired perfectly with their sides and sauces. I have never left a review about a restaurant before. This will be one of my few unforgettable meals. If dining inside, bring a sweater. They don't skimp on their air-conditioning. It was a cool night so we ate outside which was nice, but what made it nicer was our wonderful waitress, Fanika(?), who had the most awesome, helpful, outgoing personality that makes a dining experience that much better. And she was right about the coconut espresso martini. It was delicious! She also mentioned that the menus are seasonal so I am looking forward to returning to Hooked when I'm back in OC and trying other meals. I'm hooked!!

Upstairs dining area

Crab dip

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Exterior

Ocean Pines Yacht Club

2.9(143 reviews)

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How do you screw up a hot dog? Easy... buy the cheapest hot dog available…read more It's a shame... the split grill was very well done, but I couldn't get past the lowest quality hot dog available. The change in the restaurant since last year is amazing. All bad. The shame is that it could be a great place. Beautiful environment with a willing staff. What to do??? Fire the Manager, rip up the menus and come up with a mix of poolside delights and waterfront restaurant fare for people who want to dock their boats and have a plate of someone's best effort. The top management is off course and it trickles down all the way through to the cheapest item on the menu. The best thing on the menu is not on the menu... the chicken Parmigiana. Now only available on Wednesday. That paints the picture for all. So sad!

Terrible service, waited 45 minutes to get all the drink, after multiple times have to remind them…read morethey still hadn't served us, it also took that long to take our food order as well, all on a day in which there was no one in the restaurant, once the food finally did come, the calamari tasted like they left it outside for a couple hours then fried it in water, would not recommend this place

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Southgate Grill

3.6(152 reviews)

1.8 mi

l love Southgate! l love the tiki bar, the prices, the specials, but l think most of all... their…read moreFRENCH FRIES. l swear, someone worked at Thrashers for one summer and Southgate the next, because they're identical.

Trying to eat my meal while the bartender (Scott at the outside bar) is standing in front of me…read morebehind the bar spitting tobacco into a cup. Pretty disgusting. Music was so loud couldn't even carry on a discussion with people next to me

Welcome sign

Crab soup

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Outdoor patio

The Shark on the Harbor

4.1(784 reviews)

6.4 mi

The food was absolutely amazing, and the service was so good. We had Eric serving us and he did a…read morewonderful job so very big thank you to him. The location is so great, and the views complement the meals so well. 10/10 would recommend!

We came here for lunch on our way into OCMD. They have two parking lots and we're able to have a…read moreclose parking spot when we arrive around 12 o'clock. The place is a little bit smaller than I thought it would be, but it was really a great view of the bay. The waitresses were very friendly. I had the soft sour crab sandwich which was delicious and didn't taste like too much breading I could really taste the crab. My husband had a Reuben fish sandwich and it was delicious. I love how the menu changes daily so you really know that everything is fresh!

Inside

Truffalo Brussels (didn't taste the truffle but still very good)

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Forgotten 50 Distilling

4.5(86 reviews)

4.9 mi

If you are exploring Ocean City, MD and head a little outside the town to Berlin, MD, add Forgotten…read more50 Distilling to your list. They are a craft distillery + restaurant with a dog friendly outdoor patio. We grabbed a flight of four spirits and it is the perfect way to sample what they do best. Their menu also has cocktails, craft beer, wine, and mocktails. They serve classic American dishes and have a dedicated gluten‑free menu, which is a huge win for anyone with dietary needs. Parts of the patio are shaded, but the front area gets strong sun so keep an extra eye on your pup. The staff will bring out water and if you have one, bring a cooling mat. Great drinks and a dog friendly atmosphere that makes it easy to relax and hang out.

Cool place with outdoor seating and 2 seperate indoor bars. Service was on the slower side…read moreespecially with drinks. The staff however was friendly and attentive. They have a seperate gluten free menu in with their main menu 5/5 The Brussel sprouts appetizer were delicious with plenty of bacon flavor. 3/5 The sweet potato fries while cooked perfect lacked flavor. A hit of olive oil and some parsley would have made them a home run. 4/5 The wings were again cooked well but could have used more sauce. 3/5 Shrimp tacos had two giant pieces of shrimp on them which made them difficult to eat but the flavor was decent

They are playing Singin' in the Rain!!!

Grilled corn salsa (optional: add lump crab!)

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Chips and Hot Salsa

Surfside Rooster

4.5(220 reviews)

5.8 mi

Everything from the service and drinks to the food was fantastic! The food was delicious, and the…read moreportion sizes were perfect. Our waitress, Rem, was an absolute joy. She was incredibly kind, patient, and attentive throughout our entire visit. Her customer service was truly top-notch! I highly recommend Surfside!

Aug. 2026 This was…read moreour second year visiting for breakfast, and it was just as fantastic as the first. My wife ordered the French Toast w/ Banana Foster again, and it was another hit. I repeated my Nashville Hot & Stuffed French Toast w/ Chicken but asked for the sauce and chicken on the side so the hot sauce wouldn't overpower the homemade bourbon sauce and caramelized apples like it did last year. We love this place and already know we'll be back in 2027.

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Interior

The Hobbit Restaurant

4.4(541 reviews)

6.2 mi

•$$$

Run, don't walk! The food was amazing! I would drive out an hour just to be able to get dinner…read morehere. The food and service was top service. From the looks of what our friend ordered, the crab cakes were plump and juicy with crab meat. The crab bisque was also delicious though a bit salty for my taste but that's usually the case. The bread. Make sure you leave room for that! The catch of the day was fresh but the flavor was alright. I ordered the duck breast and enjoyed every last drop! The views are amazing too! We were lucky to have fireworks the night we were here. The dress code also is flexible whether you want to be more dressed up you don't feel out of place. The service was also great. I really appreciated our server telling us the 20% gratuity was included since we had a large party. It's the little things that add up.

Outstanding Food, But Appalling Customer Service…read more Visited August 2026 The food at The Hobbit Restaurant in Ocean City is nothing short of amazing every dish we had was prepared to absolute perfection, full of flavor, and beautifully presented. The culinary team truly knows what they are doing. Unfortunately, our experience was completely ruined by the owner, Garvey. His behavior was shockingly rude, hostile, and completely unacceptable for anyone in the hospitality industry; let alone someone running a business. Treating customers with such utter disrespect is a disgrace, and it completely overshadowed what should have been a wonderful dining experience. Because of the appalling way we were treated by management, we will never be back and cannot recommend this establishment to anyone. Great food is not worth patronizing a business led by someone who treats people this way.

The view at sunset

Daily Catch Over Summer Corn Sautee

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"Polish Dirty Thoughts" specialty cocktail

Captain Mac's Fish House & Seafood Market

4.4(409 reviews)

6.8 mi

Definitely a popular spot with excellent fresh sea food, can purchase for cooking at home, cooked…read moretake out or eat inside/outside on deck. Seared tuna sandwich is wonderful along with freshly made crab cakes. The blue claw crabs that some patrons were eating looked plump and tasty. Deserts are home made by a local and very good. Staff is friendly and service quick and efficient. Clean picnic tables inside and out on the deck facing the water had a nice vibe.

3.5* Parking was…read moretough, there were very few spaces and nowhere else in the area to park. The line moved at a decent pace but it seemed like only one person was taking orders despite having several people behind the counter. There was ample seating on the inside with the option to sit outside and look at the water. What we got: Banging Shrimp tacos - 4* the banging shrimp was really good but couldn't really shine in the taco. I'd probably have enjoyed it more as a platter. Fish tacos - 4* according to my partner, 3* according to me. While it was really good and things seemed to pair well, there wasn't a lot of flavouring to add pizzazz. Sides tried - Coleslaw - 3* nothing special. - Cucumber and tomatoe salad - 4* the best side of the bunch. - Fries - 3* nothing special. The Jo Bay seasoning on the table enhanced the flavour a lot.

Inside seating

Oysters

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Wine (solid pour!!) and beer while we waited for our food.

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Beth J.

8 years ago

I had an unbelievable experience when I dined there recently! I'm from out of town visiting some family in, Ocean Pines and we stumbled upon this place. Incredible food, such a neat atmosphere (they have a star ceiling?!) Our server was friendly and we were so surprised! Thank you for a wonderful experience! A true diamond in the rough for us foodies. Keep up the great work! read more

Maria B.

1 year ago

So glad I heard about this place! It was so nice and the food was so good! Service was top notch! I cant wait to be back in Ocean City to go again. It is small but they take reservations. read more

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