Ocean City, Maryland

I just came back from a trip to Ocean city, Maryland, and I was more than excited to get my share of seafood. So to kick this blog off, here are my recommendations for some great findings and great crabs!

Phillips Crab House

Before coming here, I would suggest prepping yourself by coming incredibly hungry. Phillips is a staple in Maryland, and it will not leave you disappointed. I went here last year for the $30 All You Can Eat Seafood Buffet. The buffet has what every seafood buff could ask for, from oysters, to fried clams, to crab legs. Believe me, it is very easy to get your money's worth here, along with super fresh variety of seafood.

Crab Bag

If you are ever in Ocean City, and looking for a good deal on crabs, this is your place. The building is small, which can lead to a long wait if you plan to go during a high traffic weekend. Along with their large menu, Crab Bag also offers a $27 AYCE crabs and a $30 AYCE crabs, wings, and ribs. The entrees for the most part include two sides of your choice. Just be careful -- some of the sides are free, while others are an additional charge. However, I highly suggest the veggie skewer. I expected it to be small, but the skewer included large grilled pieces of zucchini, squash, onion, mushroom, and cherry tomatoes, sprinkled with parmigian cheese. If you go with people who are not into seafood, their menu also has a huge variety of BBQ classics. Check out the menu before you go! The plethora of choices can be overwhelming. 

Suggested appetizers: Crab Cheese Fries & 32 oz Sauteed Mussels

Kirby's Pub

Adam and I accidentally stumbled into this place when we misread something on yelp. This pub is definitely a locals bar with a few craft beers. We ordered at the bar (since there were no servers), and the bartender was super friendly. To our surprise, the food was absolutely amazing. I had a huge craving for crab cakes so I ordered the lump crab cake sandwich with tartar sauce for $13. It pretty massive for a crab cake, with incredible flavor. Adam ordered the Seafood Club for $12.50 which consisted of a crab cake, shrimp salad, cheese, and bacon on rye bread. Both entrees were served with a side of old bay chips. Needless to say, we were happy that we walked into Kirby's.

Seacrets

If you are looking to relive your Spring Break experience, this is the place. Seacrets is a bar and grille on the sand. The atmosphere makes you feel as if you are in the Bahamas, surrounded by palm trees, music, and drunk girls. They have booths and tables not only in the sand, but also in the bay! Feel free to wear your bathing suit and enjoy some cocktails while sitting in the water. We went for lunch, and I ordered the fish taco, while Adam ordered the Seafood Quesadilla. The fish taco (basically wrapped as a burrito) included  fried haddock with gooey cheese, spicy cilantro chili dressing and  fresh island salsa. The entire thing (I'm pretty sure) was fried, leaving it hot, juicy, and delicious. The atmosphere alone is a reason to go and enjoy drinks with your friends, night or day. There is also a night club in the bar. And to our surprise, Go Go Gadjet happened to be playing, so we came back after dinner. Definitely a place to spend a beautiful day at!

And that concludes my food adventures in Ocean City. There are hundreds of food places there that I still need to check out including Thrasher's Famous Fries and Crab Cake Factory. If you want fresh seafood, Ocean City, MD is where you need to go. OC will definitely be seeing a lot more of my stomach.