Ocean City, New Jersey is a resort island with lots of beaches and water activities. It is a popular family vacation destination, because there are a lot of activities, such as spending time at the beach, going to the water park and miniature golfing. Ocean City also has some tasty restaurants that both visitors and locals can enjoy.
This restaurant is a casual dine-in restaurant that also does catering. The menu has appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches, steaks, fried seafood, grilled items, pasta, broiled seafood items, specials created by the chef and a kids' section. This restaurant also has a large selection of somewhat exotic meats that guests can order grilled, like kangaroo, ostrich, frog's legs, venison, snake and alligator. Island Grill Seafood and Steak House is probably not a great choice for vegetarians, because almost every dish has seafood or other meats in it. The restaurant has a banquet room that seats up to 100 people and also offer some discounted foods during a 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. early bird special. Prices are moderate to slightly costly, depending on the dish. This restaurant serves lunch and dinner, but its days and hours of operation vary depending on the season. Therefore, guests should call ahead to make sure that it is open.
Island Grill Seafood & Steak House
100 Atlantic Ave.
Ocean City, NJ 08226
(609) 391-9616
ocnjislandgrill.com
Brown's Restaurant serves breakfast and lunch, and one of its main features is its fresh donuts. All of the donuts and toppings are made by hand and have won awards from "Atlantic City" magazine and "Philadelphia" magazine. This restaurant has a full breakfast menu with traditional items like eggs and toast, and for lunch it serves a bunch of wraps, sandwiches, and side dishes, like onion rings and fries. The food is very affordable but much higher quality than fast food or a cheap greasy diner. Brown's has indoor and deck seating and a grill for its meats. Like many restaurant's in Ocean City, this restaurant's hours vary depending on the season. In general, it is open for breakfast and lunch daily during warmer weather and only open on weekends during the off-season.
Brown's Restaurant
110 Boardwalk
Ocean City, NJ 08226
(609) 391-0677
brownsocnj.com
Spadafora's Restaurant and Clam Bar is one of the best restaurants in Ocean City for travelers who like to eat fresh seafood as part of their coastal experience. The seafood is very fresh due to the fact that Spadafora's restaurant is attached to Spadafora's seafood market, which offers a large selection of partially local fresh seafood. The restaurant serves lunch and dinner daily, and it offers a children's menu. There is indoor and patio seating. Besides a variety of fried, steamed, roasted and boiled seafood, fish and chicken dishes, guests can order steaks and desserts. It is a casual restaurant with a coastal feeling, and prices are moderate.
Spadafora's Down East Restaurant and Clam Bar
932 Haven Ave.
Ocean City, NJ 08226
(609) 398-6154
spadaforaseafood.com
