Browns Restaurant
St. Charles and Boardwalk
609-391-0677
The place for breakfast—and unforgettable doughnuts—on the boardwalk. Burgers and sandwiches served for lunch and dinner, too.
The Chatterbox
500 E. 9th Street
609-399-0113
A big, pink Ocean City institution since 1937. The fare is diner style with an old-school soda-fountain counter.
Cousin’s Restaurant
104 Asbury Avenue
609-399-9462
This casual Italian eatery is a good bet for steak, poultry and seafood.
Jay’s Crab Shack
737 Asbury Avenue
609-399-4022
Seafood is served casual-style at the counter or sidewalk tables. Specialties include jumbo lump crab cakes, fish tacos and seafood quesadillas.
Sindia Restaurant
801 Plymouth Place
609-399-1997
Named after a ship that ran aground off the Ocean City coastline in 1901, this nautical-themed eatery specializes in seafood, steaks and pasta. Open for breakfast and lunch, too.
Three Brothers Pizza
1030 Boardwalk
609-399-8800
Everyone knows about Manco & Manco, but many locals praise Three Brothers as best on the boardwalk. Slices are huge.
Varsity Inn
605 E. 8th Street
609-399-1500
The line stretches outside this popular breakfast spot almost every summer morning. Open from 7 am to 2 pm, the Varsity serves creative lunches, too.
Wards Pastry
730 Asbury Avenue
609-399-126
A local favorite for fresh baked goods, including pastries, donuts, bread, cakes, and creations like bacon sticky buns and their specialty, scrapple pie.