OCEAN CITY, MD: Sometimes vacation calls for a little shopping and Anthonys Liquors makes it easy because they are welcoming to leashed and friendly pups. Not only is it a full liquor store with beer, wine, and spirits, but they also have a deli with freshly made sandwiches, homemade salads and sides, and sliced lunch meats. We loved browsing their selection of locally made beverages, too. A quick, convenient, dog friendly stop for your food and beverage needs. read more

If you ask Ocean City locals or seasoned vacationers where to get a real beach sub, they won't point you to a fancy restaurant--they'll send you to Anthony's Liquors on 33rd Street and Coastal Highway. Equal parts package store and legendary deli counter, Anthony's is an iconic OCMD staple that has perfected the art of beach lunches. History & Ownership Year Opened: The original property traces back to right after WWII as a drive-up stand and fried chicken carryout. The family bought the business in 1965, gradually expanding to add wine in 1970 and merging the store concept in 1982. The Full Deli Debut: In 1987, Anthony's officially expanded into a full-scale deli, which quickly became as famous as its liquor selection. Ownership: Operated as a beloved family-owned business for over 55 years. Awards & Local Acclaim Anthony's frequently earns local accolades--including Best Subs and Best Carryout honors--thanks to its commitment to quality. Rather than skimping on fillings, they load their sandwiches with premium Boar's Head and Citterio meats, freshly sliced cheeses, and house-made salads. The Sandwiches & Fan Favorites Anthony's sandwiches are renowned for their staggering portions. The 12-inch hoagies are packed with over a half-pound of meat and cheese on freshly baked rolls. The Shrimper: A massive sub loaded with house-made Maryland-style shrimp salad, lettuce, tomato, and mayo. The Nautilus: A gourmet Italian sub layered with mortadella (with pistachio), prosciutto, sopressata, and provolone. House-Cooked Roast Beef: Tender, rare roast beef sliced thin--a staple that locals swear by. The Flagship: The Crown Jewel If you only order one sub on your trip, make it The Flagship. The Flagship Sub Over 1/2 lb of Genoa salami, capicola ham, pepper ham, and sharp provolone cheese. Shredded lettuce, sliced tomatoes, onions, and spicy hot peppers. Dressed with olive oil, red wine vinegar, and oregano on a 12" freshly baked hoagie roll. It's the quintessential Italian cold-cut sub--salty, tangy, slightly spicy, and sturdy enough to hold up in your beach cooler all afternoon. Pro Tip for Beachgoers When heading to the beach or driving back home, ask the deli staff to assemble your sandwich "semi-deconstructed" (with oil, vinegar, and tomatoes on the side). Your roll won't get soggy, making it taste just as fresh hours later. read more

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This is a must stop for their deli, the flagship hoagie is hands down the best Italian hoagie I've ever had. The hot peppers make it special, but if you can't handle any spice maybe skip them. Anthony's is a nice little store otherwise, with a quality liquor/wine/beer and snack selection. A perfect stop before a long day at the beach. read more

Anthony's Liquors - The flagship - Delis Near Me - Ocean City, Maryland

Delicious stuffed sandwiches made with fresh ingredients and soft bread. The turkey was flavorful, the lettuce and onions were crisp, and the loaf of bread was light and pillowy. The salad options (shrimp, potato, tuna, and chicken) in the deli case also looked homemade and fresh. My only complaint is the price point, clocking in around $21 per hoagie and ~$16 per sandwich. The sandwiches can definitely be split given the size, especially if paired with a bag of chips, but it's still a lot for one meal. For a special beach lunch I'll be back - maybe just not for everyday eating. read more

Anthony's Liquors - Turkey Hoagie - Delis Near Me - Ocean City, Maryland

This is a long-time local favorite. Convenient location to the beach, huge selection of drinks, and the beeeest deli in the back! We called ahead to order our subs and they were ready quickly, super fresh, and delicious. Ya just gotta love Anthony's. It's not the most beautiful liquor store, but it's not supposed to be. It's rustic, charming, and one of the places you hope to never see get replaced in OC. read more

Anthony's Liquors - Sub from the deli - Delis Near Me - Ocean City, Maryland

Sub is awesome. Price absolutely ridiculous $21 with tax and credit card fees $23. That's why this is not more than 1 star. Stop charging for using credit cards. I can get a much bigger better sub in DC for half the price. read more

This sandwich was THE BOMB. Huge, delicious and exactly what we wanted. We didn't want to eat out restaurants, we just wanted a chill place and good sandwiches. If we knew about it sooner we wouldn't have waited until our last day to get food here. We were able to order our subs, go sit in the bar and they brought us them in the bar and we had a few drinks. It was quiet, the staff was awesome and the food was slammin! read more

Anthony's Liquors - Italian, swapped out provolone for fresh mozz - Delis Near Me - Ocean City, Maryland

Where to start?! We've shopped her for liquor and snacks for well, always but otherwise simply ogled the deli offerings and menu saying "next time" each time. This time we dove in, feet first and damn their sandwiches and deli salads and even the humongous garlic pickles are to die for, literally! Do not snooze on this place! The staff is friendly and efficient, the sandwich offerings and quality are worth the price. The shrimp salad, while not a usual order for me, was delicious, I would order it again and again except that there's a serious menu of items that I want to try all of. Believe me, we tried to find reasons to need to grab more food during our most recent Ocean City trip, sadly our stomachs just couldn't accommodate more. Aside from the deli, there's a bar and it's a proper package store with an outstanding selection of soda, beer, wine and spirits options. Thankfully the hotels that we typically stay in are walkable to this site, it probably can be a little challenging to park but there are several spaces behind the store. This place shows its history, do not pause while you're trying to find something prettier. It's perfect just as it is. read more

Anthony's Liquors is more than just a liquor store. Although their alcohol selection is top tier in the area, their other offerings are amazing as well. Enjoy a freshly made hoagie or sandwich at the deli counter. The turkey was boars head and was delicious. The sandwiches can be custom and the workers are extremely accommodating. The freshly made sides looked really good as well. However, the sandwiches with a bag of chips was the perfect beach lunch. You can also dine it and enjoy a beverage at the bar or purchase liquor to go. The seltzer selection was amazing and the wine selection was top tier. The store is small but packed with goodness. Service was quick at the deli counter and checking out, making for a seamless process. Parking is limiting so it is best to reach by foot. Having a good market to go to while at the beach is key, and Anthony's Liquors did not disappoint! read more

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Intrigued with the cool neon sign outside over the decades, and looking for fare transcending Subway and the like, I decided to give Anthony's a shot. I admit mixed feelings about Boar's Head over their Jarratt, VA facility and contaminated product, but hey, that was a while ago. The sandwich board is extensive and I really wanted a hoagie, but settled for the Steamship- a fusion of warm corned beef and pastrami on rye with deli mustard and Swiss cheese. There was some sticker shock, and the team had the sandwich up in a couple of minutes. There's a wide selection of snacks for fans of Utz and Herr's. There's also a wide array of snacks nuts! As cool as Anthony's is, I missed one thing: cold pop. If they had it, I just couldn't find-'em. The sandwich was decent. I think I may gravitate to the hoagies next visit. Recommend! . read more

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Never again. I've been coming to Anthony's for decades and today will be my last time. My last experience was during Poor Girls Open week and resulted in the deli staff "chirping the word CHEAP" at me as I walked away with my order to get change to tip, and pay for my order. They obviously thought they deserved a full $20 tip for making $90 worth of to-go sandwiches, but my intent was to get change and tip $10. Today, the first time I've been in since that visit, I ordered almost $80 with of subs and deli meats. While I was checking out, I saw two stack of boxes and asked if I could have a small box (it was about 8 x 10 inches) to keep my meats and subs cold for the hour long ride home. The cashier said "No, we reserve those for the big orders." I seriously thought he was kidding. Nope! A almost $80 dollar order doesn't qualify for a free cardboard liquor box. Between the deli staffs rude and entitled attitude and the cheapness of giving away a simple cardboard box, I will never give them another cent. There are far too many other sandwich places in OC that are more polite, make better sandwiches, and are more appreciative of customers that support their business. read more

Heard about these great sandwiches in Ocean City so definitely had to try it out. The sandwich shop is inside a liquor store so don't be intimidated. The workers are nice. They had a wide range of choices. When I got there, it was a good amount of people and they were very quick to take your order. We got the "Flagship" sandwich, which was filled with a bunch of their cold cuts. It was very flavorful - they put a lot of onions, which I love. The sandwiches are a bit pricey, but it can definitely feed 2 people. I only ate a half and I was full. I would come again when I'm in Ocean City and try their liverwurst sandwich. Highly recommend if you don't mind the price. read more

Anthony's Liquors - Delis Near Me - Ocean City, Maryland

Stopped by for a sub before heading out. Definitely took a little time for them to make it but it was huge and loaded. Definitely freshly sliced meats and toppings too. read more

Anthony's Liquors - Delis Near Me - Ocean City, Maryland

This place is definitely the spot for a good sub!!! If you're in Oc and are craving an Italian sub.. I recommend getting one here.

My favorite subs ever!!!! The lighthouse sub is my go to but I've had a few others as well. I enjoy grabbing a sub and eating on the beach! Can't wait to go back soon and indulge in my favorite sandwich! read more

Sandwiches were well made, plenty of fillings and worth the price. The Flagship or Italian hero was a 12 inch hero with all the fixings. The roast beef sandwich on a roll was even better. The roll was very soft and fresh. We got a bag of chips to go. Total was almost $40. There's free parking and menu posted on a board outside with no prices listed until you get inside. This is the perfect spot to fill that cooler and pick up lunch on the way to the beach. Service was nice and quick. Who would have thought to find well made deli sandwiches inside a liquor store! read more

PROs - location , price and service CONs - Paarking. Hidden gem in a good location.. we were actually staying closer to this place , so parking wasn't a problem for us , but generally there are very few spots at the back for customers . When we went the parking slots were full and it's kind of a wait time for visitors . Apart from this , it's very affordable to get drinks here and drink ... other places charge premium for any type of beers . Many bars just give u bottles (like blue moon etc ) and charge about 6-7$ .. you can get a 6 pack in. Anthony's :) they also have snacks , food , kids drinks etc .. liked this place . Thumbs up z read more

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Absolutely the best subs EVER! I have been getting Anthony subs for 25+ years and they have never disappointed. They are well made with quality ingredients. Its a must try!! read more

I've never bought liquor here. LOL Because... it's so much more than a liquor store. It's true as a liquor store. It is really grand with a fabulous selection in a well laid out area. Same tor the soft drinks. You're looking For snacks you'll find them aplenty here. But it's the hoagies(they call them subs here) and all of the side salad items plus many Italian items here. I nearly drool over the hoagies. read more

Stopped in for a quick lunch while beaching. While the line was long and there was a wait the flagship sandwich was delicious-i wish I ordered it but bummed a few bites which were savory. 19$ was pricy for a hoagie but could feed two people if you added a side. I recommend adding mayo if you like a more moist sandwich like I do. It's also a great place to buy drinks ice and snacks before the beach. Easy and convenient. read more

One of the best sandwiches I've ever had. You can tell that the bread is freshly baked and the ingredients are fresh. They don't skimp on the "fillings", which is good because it ain't cheap! BUT you definitely get what you pay for! We ordered the Yankee Clipper the Mayday. HOLY MOLY were the stuffed and stuffed with goodness. Biting into the fresh and crisp lettuce and onions, the added juiciness of the tomatoes, and the m=freshly sliced meats and cheese...CHEFS KISS! My mouth is watering just remembering the sandwiches. There is nothing like a good sandwich, I'm telling you! I'd say the size is definitely shareable if you grab a bag of chips while you're there. The ambience of this place is what you'd think: a liquor store with a deli inside. Nothing crazy. I do wish they had a place you could sit and eat, even if it was outside. That would be a nice touch. We came here before heading out on a road trip back home, so we ate in our car before we left. The service was as expected. Nothing crazy but also friendly and keeping it moving. Overall, we had a good experience here and can't wait to come back for more. read more

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RUN .. do not walk to this place. I had my husband grab us sandwiches for the beach and boy what an amazing decision. The reviews didn't steer me wrong. The sandwiches are huge. They're fresh. They're delicious. This is my new go to spot. Skip subway and all the other mediocre places. read more

My nephew-in-law was recommended here by a friend. He and my spouse are from Pennsylvania so hoagies are one of their fortes. ATMOSPHERE: It's a tiny liquor store with a deli, takeout only. MENU: 37 choices of hoagies, sandwiches and subs. Green and protein salads of all sorts. FOOD: The Windjammer - $19.00 The fresh and tasty hoagie was loaded with thinly-sliced capocollo (ham), pepperoni, pepperoni cheese (a first for me), lettuce, tomatoes and mayo. We axed the olive oil, vinegar and onions. My spouse and I split it, though the cut wasn't close to even. I took the smaller portion and was satisfied, taste and portion-wise. If you were wondering, the pepperoni cheese looked the part (cheese with specks of pepperoni) and had a good taste and texture to it. Whole Dill Pickles They're huge and were quartered. One order is good for two to share. Pure-tasting and crunchy. Way better than a Claussen! SERVICE: Being from Pennsylvania, my spouse was not used to a friendly person being on the other end of the phone line, especially at a deli as we phoned in our slightly large order. We were told to come in a short 10 minutes. Deli service was welcoming, patient and professional, as were the cashiers; a rarity these days. OVERALL: Great food and service can mean only one thing... A 5-star rating! read more

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Sandwiches and Alcohol.... That's what Anthony's does! Had the Italian and it was a 10/10 as good as it gets! The double decker pastrami with coleslaw is a 12/10! The selection of alcohol and snacks are a list of the top choices. Nothing sits on these shelves longer than a few weeks. Located next to two of the best Hilton Hotels on the island. This is a must stop when you first arrive! read more

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A liquor store that doubled as a deli? Sign me up! I loveee this place and have been a few times. read more

Anthony's Liquors - buffalo soldier - Delis Near Me - Ocean City, Maryland

Every time I visit OCMD, I like to stop by Anthony's ! There's usually lots of people (which is ok) so expect to wait a little bit. Usually the wait is only like 20 mins at most if you're ordering from the deli. (I recommend the flagship!) the workers are all nice and funny. 5/5 would recommend read more

First time here. Great food and great service. I got the pastrami sandwich with was great. A bit pricy but worth it. read more

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It's a liquor store, corner store, deli, and bar all in one. Literally everything I need for the beach. Cutest place ever. The cutter hoagie is one of the best subs I've ever had in my life. Everything tasted super fresh. Brought me back to life after a long day! Emily behind the bar was extremely kind, as well as everyone else. I will stop by every time I am in OCMD. read more

I used to really love this spot and have eaten here 1-2 times a year, every year since about 2013. But this year, I'm just unimpressed. The prices have risen again, around 10% for some items meaning they've gone up 20% since 2021, which feels like a lot. My son still loves his Lil Mate, so that's good, but $10 for a ham and cheese sandwich is a little outrageous. My Wheelhouse however was so disappointing. Anthony's has been on the expensive side for a long time, but high quality has always made me come back. However my sandwich today was super disappointing. As you can see from the picture, it was a dilapidated mess with ingredients falling out all over it. The bun was also not fresh and tasted like it was sitting out for a whole. The maker also drenched the bun on both sides with the dressing, which again really detracted from the sandwich. I normally would go easier on the shortcomings for a sandwich, but this is now $17, so at that price, it should be fantastic in both quality and presentation, which it wasn't. read more

Anthony's Liquors - The Wheelhouse - Delis Near Me - Ocean City, Maryland

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Subs were excellent! Pricey but delicious and huge! One hoagie can easily feed 2 people!

Open Thursday to Sunday right now. Still powering up for the 2025 season. Great selection of craft beer, wine, and liquor, deli sandwiches, and other goodies. For example, looked like the full selection of Fin City was available. Enjoy! read more

Anthony's Liquors - Find me at Anthony's! - Delis Near Me - Ocean City, Maryland

Heard all about their subs over the years, so just stopped by at 12:30pm on July 4th to get one. Ordered the Italian sub and WAS DISAPPOINTED BEYOND BELIEF. Nearly $20 for a sub with mostly lettuce, tomatoes, and onions. One slice of cheese and on slice of meat. WILL NEVER GO BACK NOR RECOMMEND. PERIOD read more

Awesome sub sandwiches and great selection of drinks. Highly recommend this place! Go here for the best subs in OC.

Love their shrimp salad and potato salad. We always get extra to bring home. They have very good sandwiches also.

Wanted to try Anthony's hoagies and finally got a chance to. We ate at the bar and had a beer on tap. Great selection. For lunch I had the Nautilus . Excellent hoagie fresh baked rolls , similar to Philly and South Jersey. Friendly staff and our bartender she was great. I highly recommend to get the OCMD experience. read more

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Best SUBS in town! The compass has mozzarella, roasted red peppers, lettuce, tomatoes, onions and red wine vinegar. Don't pass on these subs! read more

Delicious sandwiches! I preferred my sandwich to the sub but both were good. Don't forget to ask for oil on the side of your sandwich! Makes the experience better read more

Get selection in the deli and very tasty subs and sandwiches. Good selection of wine and beer

Quick, easy and delicious order. I will definitely come back. One sub can be shared between two people.

Six young adults, in the kitchen, couldn't even slap together a footlong in 30min time. Out the door I went. read more