Ocean City Restaurant Recommendations

WASHINGTON — When WTOP staffers are not reporting on the latest news, traffic and weather, chances are, you can find them at the beach — likely with a crabcake sandwich in hand.

Over the years, many employees inside the Glass Enclosed Nerve Center have become experts at navigating the best crab shacks, burger joints and dive bars at the beach. Here are their recommendations on where to grab a great bite of food when you need a break from the surf.

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The Bayside Skillet
\n7701 Coastal Hwy, Ocean City, Maryland\u00a0
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The Bayside Skillet calls itself “the crepe and omelet place” in Ocean City, Maryland. There’s\u00a0a strawberry theme throughout the restaurant, and the portions are quite large and worth sharing. (WTOP\/Megan Cloherty)\n"},{"type":"photo","media":"

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Rosenfeld’s Jewish Delicatessen
\n6301 Coastal Hwy, Ocean City, Maryland\u00a0\n

This casual Jewish deli is a favorite among locals and visitors alike. This year, the eatery opened a new location in Rehoboth Beach (pictured). (WTOP\/Megan Cloherty)\n"},{"type":"photo","media":"

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Liquid Assets
\n9301 Coastal Hwy, Ocean City, Maryland\u00a0\n

“Liquid Assets is not only a great restaurant because it is in a liquor store and wine cellar, the burger was actually noted as one of the best by Cond\u00e9 Nast Traveler,” said WTOP’s Stephanie Flax. (Thinkstock)\n"},{"type":"photo","media":"

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The Lazy Lizard
\n305 N. 1st St., Ocean City, Maryland\u00a0\n

Dining out with kids? This is a great place to take them \u2014 there’s even a playground on the premises (plus, a tiki bar and waterfront dining for the adults).\n

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Hooked
\n8003 Coastal Hwy, Ocean City, Maryland\u00a0\n

Hooked is a favorite of WTOP’s Shawn Anderson \u2014 especially when it comes to local seafood.\n"},{"type":"photo","media":"

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Fager\u2019s Island
\n201 60th St, Ocean City, Maryland\u00a0

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Shawn Anderson also recommends Fager’s Island Restaurant for “terrific steaks and prime rib.” (WTOP\/Megan Cloherty)\n"},{"type":"photo","media":"

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Tequila Mockingbird
\n12919 Coastal Hwy, Ocean City, Maryland\u00a0\n

The name says it all: There are more than 100 tequilas (and a good selection of mezcal) at this Ocean City joint. (WTOP\/Megan Cloherty)\n

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BJ’s on the Water
\n115 75th St, Ocean City, Maryland\u00a0\n

WTOP’s Julia Ziegler says BJ’s has great views of the bay, free popcorn at the bar and live music. Her go-to order is the seafood skins, which she describes as “a great mix of potato skins and seafood salad, topped with cheese. You won\u2019t regret it!” (WTOP\/Megan Cloherty)\n"},{"type":"ad","media":"

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Trattoria Lombardi’s
\n9203 Coastal Hwy, Ocean City, Maryland\u00a0
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“What Vince Lombardi was to football, this Lombardi is to pizza,” said WTOP’s John Domen. (WTOP\/Megan Cloherty)\n"},{"type":"embed","media":"

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