The absolute best breakfast or brunch spot down in ocmd. I always stop in at least once during my annual golf trip in May. Definite sit at the bar and chat with one of their amazing and friendly bartenders when dining. This last visit they made me an amazing crab cake sandwich. The grab meat was so fresh and plentiful. No filler or anything. Can't go wrong with anything here though. read more

Aug. 2025 | A+ Service, Legendary Breakfast Customer service - 5 out of 5 Wait time - 5 out of 5 [[HIGHLIGHT]]Cleanliness - 5 out of 5[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Atmosphere - 5 out of 5[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Food quality - 5 out of 5 So many great things to say about this place, but let's start with the standout... Customer Service: Hands down the best we experienced during our 9-day family trip to OCMD. Karri, our waitress, made us feel like family, loved her. Jeff & Mike were professional, friendly, and made a point to engage with every table. Breakfast? PHENOMENAL. Best we've had, not just this summer, but in all our years visiting OCMD. My wife and son agree. Everything was homemade and cooked to order. No frozen shortcuts. Portions were just right, flavors balanced beautifully, and nothing overly sweet. Nashville Hot Stuffed French Toast: The bourbon and caramelized apples stole the show. Chicken was a fun twist, though next time I'd get it on the side to keep the sweet and spicy separate. You can skip the chicken altogether and save $4 if you'd like. Banana Foster French Toast: Mind-blowing. The kind of dish that makes you question everything you've ever called "breakfast." Plate was licked clean. Already dreaming of it for summer 2026. Creamed Chipped Beef over Biscuits: Shared this one. Generous portion, nostalgic flavor, clearly a recipe passed down and perfected. Triple Decker: My son had the chocolate chip pancakes, huge portion, perfect texture, and he loved every bite. Only minor con: straws come unwrapped in your drink. Not a dealbreaker, but something to note. Final score: 25/25. Solid A+. Verdict: Highly recommended. We'll be back in summer 2026, no question. read more

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Was visiting Ocean City, Maryland and it was our last day there. Looked for a brunch spot and decided to give this place a try. When we first arrived, around 10:30am, the place was already full of people and a few people were lined up to get their name on the waitlist. We waited about 5min and a lady asked if anybody minded sitting in this corner table behind the bar in the back of the restaurant and we didn't mind so we immediately took the spot. [[HIGHLIGHT]]If anything, we liked that it was in a more quiet and secluded area away from the other guests![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The waitress was very friendly and joked around with us and also gave us suggestions on what to get on the menu. The food came quickly and everything was delicious! We ordered the homemade biscuit with sausage gravy as well as the Surfing Benedict and the Banana Foster Roll. Left feeling very full and satisfied! read more

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Decent breakfast, nothing special, standard fare. Service was friendly and fast - it was dead for breakfast on a January Monday. The wheat bread was really good on the breakfast sandwich, and the potatoes were nicely seasoned. Good portions. No complaints but nothing outstanding. read more

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After a less-than-stellar first visit earlier this year, we decided to give Surfside Rooster another chance this morning - I'm so glad we did! The cinnamon roll was the perfect sweet appetizer. While the biscuits are not our favorite, the fried chicken and cream chipped beef were excellent! The grits were our favorite part of our first visit and that held true this time as well, so cheesy and delicious! We'll definitely be back to try some more of the menu! read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Super nice place that we would always pass leaving Assateague.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We would normally go to Bayside Skillet (which is good) but wanted to try somewhere new. After one visit this is now our go-to breakfast spot when we visit the area. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Everything was delicious, the service was excellent and it's super cozy inside.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The bar is far enough from the dining area that there can be a bunch of guys sitting there watching the game and you're not disturbed at all.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Surfside Rooster - Shortrib Sammich... friggin awesome! - American Near Me - Ocean City, Maryland

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Great food and unique. Price, service and food quality 5 stars. Please don't go there unless you're really hungry. ;). Portions are huge. Now on on list of must eat places when we're there in OC! read more

Cool little bar/brunch spot in Ocean Coty. Ordered sausage and gravy and their crab meat eggs benedict. This was my first time having sausage and gravy so I don't have a reference but I thought it was pretty darn good. Biscuit was moist and soft on the inside with a moderate cheeses flavor. Dipped in with the sausage gravy mixed with bits of sausages was . Eggs benedict was also done well. Eggs weren't super runny (which I prefer) and it was loaded with crab meat. Staff were super friendly and gave us some solid recommendations. They told us to order their banana fosters pancake stack and it was a solid rec. It was lacking some actual banana bits though, but flavor was still solid. Overall, would definitely recommend! read more

Surfside Rooster - American Near Me - Ocean City, Maryland

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We stopped in for breakfast on a fall morning. We were thankful they were open, as many places were closed. We had creamed chipped beef gravy and biscuits, and a scramble. Both were excellent. Our waitress was the best, as she was friendly and fast. I asked her about the biscuits and she told me they are cheddar biscuits made fresh every morning. Really were outstanding! Also, huge portions. The restaurant is off the beaten path, which is nice because they have parking. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Also, it has a country farmhouse feel which was very comfortable.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The windows had interesting views of the road our front.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Surfside Rooster - Tree out front changing colors. - American Near Me - Ocean City, Maryland

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Absolutely amazing is all I can say! While vacationing from NY we found this gem. Every part of the meals were extraordinary. I wish I could pack this place up and bring it back to NY with me. I would make the drive just to eat here again! The service was attentive and impeccable! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The decor of the restaurant was cute and quaint.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

We had breakfast and ordered eggs with all the trimmings. Food was cooked perfectly, service was super friendly and not overly priced. Wouldn't have changed a thing. We will be back for sure! read more

Maybe we went on an off day but service was barely a thing and the restaurant was not busy. Took forever to get our food and we weren't impressed. Breakfast for 3 adults and 2 kids was almost $100. I didn't see the hype. read more

I visited The Surfside Rooster on a grey, rainy Sunday morning, thinking I was going to get a breakfast that was going to brighten my day- boy was I wrong. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place was very crowded: ok, I thought, lots of people means this place is popular, with good food and service.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] After finding a seat and getting a menu, I put in my order and waited. My juice came- tasted fine, hard to screw that up. Twenty minutes later the meal came- the bacon, which the wait staff recommended, was mostly burned, dripping with grease, and the quality wasn't even that great. The "house-made" biscuit, another recommendation, was dry, also over-cooked, and tasted slightly better than a hockey puck. It felt like they had made it two days ago; needless to say, it wasn't warm. The eggs were tolerable, although I had asked for soft, and again they were over-cooked. The grits were fine, yet it's hard to screw up grits unless you really try. The wait staff did their best to triage all the customers, although the chaos in the place did remind me of a hospital emergency room- I guess a few people called in sick that morning. I left feeling disillusioned (by all the high ratings for this place), ripped-off for having a poor-quality meal, and depressed that my high hopes for a good morning breakfast were squandered by The Surfside Rooster. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Two stars: over-cooked food, cold biscuit, chaotic ambiance (the decent wait-staff saved you from getting one star).[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Valentine's weekend with a party of 6, so we expected a long wait. Despite them being very busy we were seated quickly, had great attentive service, outstanding quality and portion sizes. Couldn't have been a better experience. read more

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Appreciated getting breakfast later in the morning. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Despite the cold temperature, the food was good[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. I enjoyed being promptly welcomed upon entering. Service was responsive and courteous. Overall, great experience and good food! read more

Surfside Rooster - French toast Brewster - American Near Me - Ocean City, Maryland

Absolutely delish! And the staff were so delightful. Was such a great experience this morning, Cindy was so sweet and the food was a 10! Highly recommend!! read more

My wife ordered the surfside Benedict with croissant, it was great. So good we switched. The potatoes weren't to our liking as they were soft and we usually like them on the crispier side. My breakfast was nothing to write home about. My pancakes were undercooked and my bacon was over cooked. Luckily, we told the waitress about the pancakes and they took it off our bill and gave us a croissant cinnamon roll which was decent. I didn't like my breakfast at all. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Overall good place I just got a bad meal as they were really busy.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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Oh my! Whoever the idiot is who rated this place less than 5 stars probably had to contend with lines or the fact that they ran out of cinnamon rolls. Bottom line for us is that Surfside Rooster was probably one of the best breakfast stops we have ever had. I chose the Nashville Hot chicken with French Toast and the wife had a Chicken Biscuit. Amazing x2 and see Sydney for any menu advice you might have.....that gal has hospitality! read more

Surfside Rooster - Chicken Biscuit & Grits - American Near Me - Ocean City, Maryland

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I stopped in after craving some fluffy pancakes and found this restaurant on Yelp. I ordered the pancakes and the Surfside Benedict, definitely more food than I could finish, but I enjoyed every bite. The pancakes were fluffy and delicious, and the benedict was perfectly done. The waitress was friendly and attentive, which made the meal even better. I visit OC every year, and this spot is now on my must-return list for next year's trip! read more

Five star croissant cinnamon roll!!! Tried the Nashville Hot Stuffed FT. It didn't do it for me. Didn't love those flavors together. Stuffed with apple filling and tasted more Buffalo to me. The brioche was also a bit dry. But can't wait to come back and try one of the other menu options and another cinnamon roll. Great service! read more

Surfside Rooster - Five star croissant cinnamon roll! - American Near Me - Ocean City, Maryland

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First time here for breakfast! I'll have to say , get here early if you want a seat for a fantastic breakfast! Small local hangout that I happen to find while down there on vacation. Definitely worth it. They know what they're doing when it comes to breakfast. Won't break the bank on this one either. We tried the croissant cinnamon roll which was delicious and a different spin on something we're all familiar with. We also had the stuffed French toast with apples and bourbon cream topped with Nashville hot chicken. And the blueberry stuffed French toast ! Super delicious! Very prompt service too. Check this place out , won't disappoint! read more

Surfside Rooster - Blueberry stuffed French toast ! - American Near Me - Ocean City, Maryland

The staff is amazing and ALWAYS on their game!! Always accommodating , friendly and cool to their guests! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambience is fun, relaxing and feels like home![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Breakfast is delishhhhh!!!! Best Grits everrrr! We have been coming here for a couple of years and we are never disappointed! Love this place read more

This was an up and down visit - we came on a Saturday morning and quickly put our name in. We were told 20min so we waited. As we waited the bar area become available so anyone who is a fan of my yelps knows - when on the road and a bar seat becomes available - jump on it. We did and put in a drink order of coffees and waters. I have made it a point in breakfast places to really try and order something that isn't just the standard eggs meat potatoes etc - so I saw the bananas foster French toast and went for it. The main concern with our dining experience was our waitress/bartender. She seemed to really forget about us and with only 10/15 people at the bar I'm not sure how. We would ask for refills, condiments, etc and she would totally space out. Another issue was being able to look into the kitchen. No one was wearing gloves while cooking which - I don't really care about but I could see someone else having a serious issue. My French toast came out first and the rest of the team had to wait on theirs. It tasted good - though I don't know why they put the syrup on for me - I would have much rather had the bananas foster sauce do all the talking on this. It was good don't get me wrong. The bartender continually forgot about us, I had to remind her I needed more coffee, or creamer etc. She also charged one of us for hashbrowns saying it didn't come with his burrito when on the menu it blatantly said it did but he didn't argue. Not bad - I would strongly suggest reservations if possible, or getting there early. Oh and as we left an hour later our name was called for our table we were told would take 20min. Lol. read more

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I've been trying to get here for a couple of years I kept hearing great things! Just heard you have to come very hungry! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The decor was super cute, lively bar even at 11 am on a Saturday morning![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The drinks looked amazing but I was too full! I'll definitely be back for those. The food is plentiful. We were stuffed! Everything made fresh. Worth the wait! Very creative menu items! Our server, Maura, as soo attentive, and friendly. read more

Surfside Rooster - MD omelet,, fried green tomatoes, apple cinnamon bun. With a taste of gravy. - American Near Me - Ocean City, Maryland

Best breakfast I've had in a while!! Incredible service and attention from staff Chill ambiance, great for groups and families Can't wait to be back! read more

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Food is always bangin'! But for real...Cindy might be the worst waitress in the history of the game! Just give me a QR code and tell me where to pick up my food. read more

Great food and great service. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Wonderful place to have breakfast during the offseason.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Had the veggie omelette and a side of bacon. Nice and crispy! Our waitress was Karri. Welcoming,friendly, and great sense of humor. Down home feeling. Definitely recommend stopping in for breakfast read more

Definitely a must try when in ocean city! Som homey and the hospitality is one of a kind for being breakfast spot and in around a very popular beach. Attended our big party with patience and was very detailed. Amazing job to the staff that makes the place even better to share with others. Food was delicious! The seafood mac and cheese and the crab cake were to die for. Can definitely taste the actual seafood in the best and clean way possible. read more

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10 stars wouldn't be enough for this place. 3 visits in 2 months and I am astounded by the deliciousness of the food each time. Top that off with super friendly Sidney and mimosa flights with so many fun flavor options. Get there early or get there late on weekends, there is a long line of folks who know this is the place to be! read more

Surfside Rooster - Sidney has fun making mimosa flight variations and we have even more fun drinking them! - American Near Me - Ocean City, Maryland

[[HIGHLIGHT]]First impressions was that this place was small and busy. Definitely had a lot of interesting decorations and it gave you an old town country feel.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] My husband and I got here at the perfect time because we were seated right away. As soon as we were seated, the place started to fill up. [[HIGHLIGHT]]There is not a lot of space to sit and wait around for a table to open but they try to accommodate you.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The servers were nice and checked on us every so often. I ordered the Surfside Benedict sub croissant with a side of avocado and my husband ordered the triple double with blueberry pancakes, bacon, sausage, and scrambled eggs. The Surfside Benedict comes with ham and crab cake. The hollandaise sauce was great with the crab cake and poached eggs. It was so good my husband ate the other half when I became full. The potatoes with it were soft and mushy. We didn't like them too much as we prefer potatoes to be on the crispier side for breakfast. My husband's order is where we had a problem. The bacon was overcooked pretty much to a burnt crisp and the pancakes were undercooked. My husband didn't notice the pancakes were undercooked until we switched and I tried to get a blueberry out. You could still see the batter. We told the waitress and she was kind enough to apologize and take it off of our final bill. She also offered us the croissant cinnamon roll on the house for the inconvenience. All in all the place was decent. We were really disappointed in how they cooked my husband's meal as we weren't in any rush and there really is no excuse for food being undercooked or overcooked. We probably won't be back. read more

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I thought service and people who go here were so nice. I loved the menu but I lost a star on what I personally ordered - the hot honey stuffed French toast. It was very spicy and honestly it was buffalo chicken sauce not hot honey, which the honey was truly what I had wanted honey at a brunch feast made sense Buffalo was a little much. This place is kids friendly and they have all the good options, waffles, French toast and pancakes. I was worried about a wait but I didn't have one for my party of 5. The whip cream is homemade that part I loved. I would return but I'd ask for chicken with no sauce. read more

Surfside Rooster - French toast fried chicken hot honey - American Near Me - Ocean City, Maryland

Ok WOW! I was prepared to knock a star or two off due to the wait. Now I don't mind waiting for a table, but we called ahead (less than 5 minutes prior to arrival) and was told no wait. We get there - and had to wait. They wanted to seat us at a 2 top. Finally a server took pity and asked if we didn't mind sitting at a bigger table - um no, we were hungry. That being said, breakfast was WORTH THE WAIT! My go to when trying out a new breakfast place is always scrambled eggs. It's surprising how many places mess up something so simple. These were perfectly cooked - light and fluffy. The bacon was thick and well cooked, and the English muffin was toasted to perfection. But the grits? OMG - get the grits!!! I adore grits, but often have to season them with S&P and butter. Not these - WOW! Amazingly seasoned and that cheese was the perfect topper. When they first came out, I was thinking it was a small bowl, but they are rich. Trust me - it's the perfect amount. Hubby had the pancakes. Also to die for!! They are sweet and everything I love in a pancake. I would slap my Momma for that recipe. I wish we lived closer, because this would be our go to breakfast place. As it is, anytime we are even close again, we'll stop here. I imagine it's packed during tourist season (as it should be), and we'll be happy to wait! read more

Surfside Rooster - 2 egg breakfast with those amazing grits! - American Near Me - Ocean City, Maryland

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Nice place to have breakfast![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Small mom and pop place.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Good service! Recommend !! read more

We came on a Sunday for breakfast. There was a 30 minute wait. The place is clean and the staff are really nice and friendly. The service is very fast. The food was good. It wasn't anything too out of the ordinary for us. read more

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The only reason I don't give it 5 stars is because we stay in north OC/Fenwick and it is a long drive for us knowing there a number of other quality breakfast spots b/w here and there. I know ow that my issue. That being said, everything about it was great. Friendly attentive staff, very flavorful food, big portions and a comfortable homey atmosphere. We got there about 930 and thought it would be crowded with a wait but we got seated right away. Started with bananas Foster cinnamon roll, which was excellent. For entrées we had Nashville hot chicken French toast, the farmers skillet, the breakfast Sandwich on a biscuit, and the triple double with pancakes, bacon and eggs. Portions were big and everyone enjoyed. Definitely worth a visit, if only to compare to the other popular breakfast spots like bad monkey, Laytons, and barn 34. read more

Surfside Rooster - Farmers skillet - American Near Me - Ocean City, Maryland

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This place was absolutely amazing. [[HIGHLIGHT]]With the down to earth staff, healthy portions, amazing quality food unique and country atmosphere, I felt right at home!![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I will definitely be returning during my next vacation to Ocean City MD. I highly reccomend the hot chicken and waffles. I felt love in every bite! read more

We were happy to visit during the slow season, knowing it gets quite busy here in the summer. BISCUITS, AND BACON, AND GRITS OH MY! The breakfast menu was substantial. The biscuit of the day included cheddar and was a bit dry which didn't stop us from eating all of it. The veggie omelette was one of the better veggie omelets I've had, all of the veg were cooked so well and seasoned in such a way that they melted very well with the cheese. Apparently, the home fries are cooked in bacon, which would have been nice to know from the menu in advance of my ordering since I do not eat meat and they had to sit sadly on my plate. My husband's grits were the stars of the show with their delicious, cheesy, robust flavor and smooth texture. THAT COMMUNITY FEEL. Our waitress was incredibly attentive, and went out of her way to make everyone feel welcome. As we were leaving, we overheard her speaking with another customer about looking forward to karaoke night. She was also mentioning saving a table for a regular who prefers a specific booth. All in all, it felt like they really cared about their customers which warmed my heart. This was close to being a five star experience and I would visit again as this is a better breakfast option than anything I've had along the OC strip. Pro Tip: If you're vegetarian you can eat here, I'd just recommend mentioning this to your server so they could help you avoid some meat-based traps. read more

Surfside Rooster - Veggie omelette plate and standard bacon and eggs plate. The grits, in that adorable crock, were the star. - American Near Me - Ocean City, Maryland

[[HIGHLIGHT]]The atmosphere and decor is really nice. It kind of feels like you're visiting someone's house (very casual and comfy).[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The food was good. We had two different omelettes (build your own), biscuits, grits, bacon and taters with coffee. I didn't like the coffee (flavor wasn't good) or potatoes. Besides that everything was very good. Our waitress was very nice and everyone was very welcoming. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It felt less tourist-y than places we normally go in OC (which we appreciated).[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Great pancakes! Small hiccup on service but was straightened out. Was seated just before they got a rush but once service hiccup was fixed, we got our food quickly. read more

Food was cooked to order and came out steaming hot. Service was quick, friendly, and attentive. Loved the modern farmhouse decor. read more