***This is not a complete list of dinner eateries. If I missed your favorite restaurant, let me know because I would love to include it in this list.
Most of you know, Ocean City is a dry island (no alcohol bought or served). Although there are a few great spots for dinner in OC, majority of the busy restaurants are located off the island. So I split up the lists by location, on and off the island.
If you are looking to have take-out for dinner, take a look at the lunch page because most places will offer take-out.
Ocean City
Luigi’s Italtian Restaurant
300 E 9th St
http://www.ocluigis.com/
Island Grill Seafood & Steakhouse
100 Atlantic Ave
http://www.ocnjislandgrill.com/
Cousin’s Resturant
104 Asbury Ave
http://cousinstogo.com/
Piccini Wood Fired Brick Oven Pizza
1260 West Ave
http://www.picciniocnj.com/
Captain Bob’s
9 E 55th St
http://captainbobs.com/
Off Island – Somers Point, Strathmere, Margate, Beesley’s Point
Crab Trap
2 Broadway
http://thecrabtrap.com/
Seafood, sit down dinner with outdoor bayside bar. Busy but worth the wait.
Buona Vita Restaurant
810 Bay Ave, Somers Point
http://www.buonavitarestaurant.com/
BYOB Italian restaurant with fantastic pasta, seafood and meat dishes.
Josie Kelly’s Public House
908 Shore Rd, Somers Point
https://josiekellys.com/
An Irish double sided bar with fresh Irish classic to accompany your cold pint.
The Windjammer
18 MacArthur Blvd, Somers Point
https://www.windjammersp.com/
Tavern on the Bay
800 Bay Ave, Somers Point
http://www.tavernonthebaysomerspoint.com/
Caroline’s by the Bay
450 Bay Ave, Somers Point
http://www.carolinesnj.com/
Clancy’s by the Bay
101 E Maryland Blvd, Somers Point
https://clancysrestaurantgroup.com/
La Fontana Del Mare
1 Commonwealth Dr, Strathmere
https://www.lafontanadelmarenj.com/
One of my favorites! BYOB and some of the best food, I’ve had along the Shore.
Steve & Cookies By the Bay
9700 Amherst Ave, Margate
http://www.steveandcookies.com/
Charlie’s
800 Shore Rd, Somers Point
http://www.charliesbar.com/
One of the go-to sports bars for cold beer, outstanding wings & fresh food for locals and tourists alike
Anchorage Tavern
823 Bay Ave, Somers Point
http://www.anchoragetavernrestaurant.com/
Bar fare & seafood entress served in a circa 1900 wooden tavern with bustling bar, dining room and front porch.
Smitty’s Clam Bar
910 Bay Ave, Somers Point
https://www.clambar.com/
My go-to spot for no frills, BYOB, fresh seafood with daily specials. No reservation so expect a wait so bring some extra cold ones while you wait.
Gregory’s Bar & Restuarant
900 Shore Rd, Somers Point
http://www.gregorysbar.com/
Doc’s Place
646 Bay Ave, Somers Point
http://www.thedocsplace.com/
Tuckahoe Inn
1 Harbor Rd, Marmora
http://www.tuckahoeinn.com/
Tomatoes
9300 Amherst Ave, Margate
http://www.tomatoesmargate.com/
And again, there are so many more options. In OC, you are no more than 30-35 minutes form Atlantic City that is full of outstanding restaurants. Or the opposite way in Avalon, Stone Harbor, Cape May, many more restaurants to try. Don’t be afraid to take a drive and try something new. The possibilities are endless!