We stayed at the hotel for two nights, but this review is for the Atlantic Hotel restaurant. We knew that it was going to be good by the number of folks eating at the bar before 5pm on a Friday. We just had drinks there the first night, two of their "seasonal " drinks, which were yummy. We sat outside and enjoyed watching folks. The next night we made reservations as the night before had gotten really crowded (due to Saturday's car show event). We ordered salad and appetizers... the salads were HUGE , and delicious! Appetizers were delicious too and we could barely finish them. The quality of the food was outstanding, generous portions, and relatively reasonable prices for the quality. Our waiter chatted with us and said it's the cleanest kitchen he's ever worked in. Eat here when you're in town!! Not open for breakfast, unfortunately. read more

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Had lunch today at Atlantic Hotel, I was excited to eat there. Heard the food was excellent. What ever you do don't order the quiche today . It was chuncks of beef and lots of potatoes. It was huge , not petite like a quiche should be . Waitress said it was spicy , had no taste at all . Others had fish and chips , they didn't think it was up to par . They had it before and thought it was delicious. I won't be going back for some time . I was very disappointed! read more

Quaint little Inn, in the center of town of Berlin, Maryland. Walk along to all the great shops and restaurants. From glass blowing to gift shops, ice cream and boutiques. Beautiful rooms, and the friendliest staff. Great for a weekend getaway or even longer. Rich history and lots to see in the area. And the absolutely best restaurant in town!!!!!! Great menu, attentive staff and some of the best seafood around!!!! read more

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We were at The Atlantic Hotel for brunch on 8/17/2025. The food was fantastic as always. My wife ordered the Honey Ham and cheese omelet and I had the Ultimate Grilled Cheese. Our meals were filling and delicious!! We highly recommend this establishment if you are in the area. read more

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The wait wasn't too bad considering the size of the Octoberfest crowds. Service was very good. A bit of a wait on food but understandable. Had the special Bratwurst sandwich, It could have had less mustard gravy and a bit more kraut. The crab dip was yummy and had a nice assortment of dipping chips, bread and crackers. read more

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We had such high hopes based on the food accounts that people had given us when we told him we were stopping in Berlin Maryland. We loved walking the town we loved exploring the first floor of the hotel food on patron's plates looked delicious and very large portions. However, perhaps we ordered the wrong items we were swirly sorely displeased. Or serving McKenzie was very courteous very helpful. However, I guess expectations were a little different than what was delivered. We ordered the muscles for two to one of my favorite dishes however, it was very underwhelming flavor profile and a tiny tiny dried up muscles really was a turn off And even the crab soup that we had ordered other than being cold, tasted like it came out of a can Note, it's very hard for me to give ones and twos. When I mainly give fives based on the research that we do in the restaurants we go to in the relationship we built with our serve to understand the menu cooking preparations to help prepare for a memorable experience, this one not so memorable . read more

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The Atlantic Hotel reminds me of one of my favorite bar/restaurants back at home. Every Summer (and occasionally in the Fall) we stay in Selbyville, DE and this is one of our must stop destinations. The servers we get are always friendly, the building is beautiful and historic, the drinks are creatively crafted, the menu has something for everyone, and the food is fantastic. We sat outside during the week. The weather was great, but it wasn't too busy. we started with fresh-squeezed crushes (a watermelon, orange, and grapefruit). All three were delicious and among the best crushes we had all week on our vacation from numerous different restaurants in Maryland and Delaware. The grapefruit was my favorite of the three. I also ordered a bourbon peach smash, which I loved, with bourbon and peach schnapps. When it came to our food order we split the crab dip which is another must order when we dine here (highly recommend). My mom and aunt split a grilled cheese roast beef sandwich. My aunt and I split mahi tacos. I ordered the mussels for two (emphasis on the "for two" it was so much food!). Everything exceeded expectations. Loved the bread that was used to make the grilled cheese. The mahi was fresh and blackened perfectly. The sauce the mussels were served in was flavorful and they even came with two wings and two Buffalo fried shrimp. They were breaded but the breading was light. If I had to pick something I'd change about our visit or the menu it would be the chips served with the crab dip. I would've preferred more crackers or bread. The chips have a seasoning on them I'm not too fond of but we knew that prior to ordering. If you're looking for quality food and drinks near Ocean City, Maryland the Atlantic Hotel needs to be on your list. It was so good our family went back a second time later in the week (without me). With how great our experience was I can't imagine being disappointed by anything on the menu. The prices were extremely reasonable for the portion sizes and quality. read more

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We had walked into another very small place to have a late breakfast after going around the Berlin Sunday farmers market, to find that when we were finally seated at 11:30am, they were only serving lunch. We found this restaurant by walking a bit down the street. Very nice employees and delicious breakfast options. Sitting outside on the porch was a bonus, the weather was great, the flowers were still pretty in the fall. Would definitely go again. read more

Atlantic Hotel - Hotels Near Me - Berlin, Maryland

This review is ONLY for the hotel. Stayed in room 18. The front desk had super friendly service and the place is obviously very old, and the decor matches the age but is comfortable where it counts. There is an elevator so getting to the second or third floor is not only a breeze, but it is also right at the back door. With parking in the back, this makes for perfect access as well. The rooms have independent AC units above the doors. Oddly, this provided one of the most stable temperature experiences I can remember for stays in hotels regardless of age. They are controlled by remotes and this one needed new batteries to which the desk was quick to provide. I think the one challenge staying here is the comfort of the bathroom. From separate hot and cold spouts in the sink that are almost impossible to get your hands under to the shower in a lone standing tub this was more of a challenge than comfort. Otherwise, for staying an overnight in the interesting town of Berlin, MD this is a great option! read more

Love the Atlantic Hotel. Excellent food and service. Highly recommend to anyone visiting Berlin, MD

Stopped in for a late lunch and really enjoyed the food and drinks. We sat outside at and enjoyed the nice weather. We were lucky to have Tessa as our server who provided excellent recommendations!!! Very enjoyable and we will come again!! read more

We had such great bar service during our lunchtime stop at the Atlantic Hotel. Gorgeous hotel (I love old historic places) and friendly staff. Our bartender even went outside to pick the mint for my mojito. My Greek salad was not a traditional Greek, but I loved it! So many veggies going on in that salad. Really good homemade dressing. The Reuben was huge and delicious. The Atlantic is a great compliment to a cute town! read more

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Second visit on our vacation. We brought friends with us. They had never been to Berlin before. It did not disappoint. read more

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Extremely mediocre food, cute restaurant. Located in the picturesque and quaint downtown of Berlin, the Atlantic Hotel feels old-timey and cozy. The service was good and accommodating. The food was average and disappointing. The presentation was lackluster, and everything tasted fine but not great. We got the brie with fruit, Maryland crab soup, garden salad, fish tacos, and ultimate grilled cheese. I would maybe come back for dinner or just drinks, but not for brunch. read more

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Some highs and lows, though an overall enjoyable lunch. A LOT OF LUNCH OPTIONS. The lunch menu is very impressive and had a lot of delicious looking options. I opted for the fish tacos, and my partner got the crab cake chicken sandwich. Unfortunately, my fish was overcooked. The rest of the taco worked fairly well, I just wish it had some mayo type element to tie things together. The tortilla chips on the plate were phenomenal and we could not stop eating them. Apparently they are guacamole chips and people frequently rave over them. The chicken crab cake sandwich was fine, though the pretzel bun was a real let down and not at all pretzily. FINALLY SNAGGED A TABLE IN THE OFF SEASON. This place was packed when we were in Berlin during the summer. In the summer they even have tables seated all around the front yard. We were grateful to snag a table in January to give lunch a try. Our server was very attentive and friendly. The phone came out quickly as well. The environment seemed to attract a lot of locals too. This really wasn't a bad experience, but we've eaten at some truly delicious places around the area so I don't know if it'd be worth making a return visit. Pro Tip: The people one table over from us mentioned their burger was over cooked. However, they also said the fish and chips were the best they'd ever had (they were new englanders) and they'd be back for it. read more

Atlantic Hotel - Fish tacos with guacamole chips and a crab cake chicken pretzel sandwich. - Hotels Near Me - Berlin, Maryland

Let me start off by saying that the staff at the front desk was super friendly and tried to make my stay as comfortable as possible. That said, my next comments describe things out of the front desk's control. You buy an old building, beware what you get. I started out in room 23, the Charlotte Room. It was a tiny room but I was alone so I didn't mind. There were 2 robes in the bathroom. And a plunger. I had a TV but when I turned it on a message popped up that read, "No internet connection". Because I had no working TV and no internet connection, they moved me to another room. Sinks have hot OR cold in sink not both, due to each separate spigots. You are burned or cold, no in between. At least the shower had one. Showers had enough hot water for a quick shampoo. After that, you conditioned your hair in tepid water. If you need to shave, forget about it, just cold. There was hardly any water pressure. No robe was in the room (Brontë Room, 11) they moved me to. A plunger is not so discreetly placed next this toilet as well, which is a first for me despite my extensive travels. I'm guessing the toilets clog a lot. The toilet paper was super thin and only 1-ply, the kind that's the cheapest to buy. This likely explains the odor of an outhouse that emanated from the bathroom towards the end of my 6-day stay. There was a Keurig on each floor and a sitting area, which meant I heard many conversations between ladies who loved to talk. Paper thin walls or loud guests? I'm guessing the former. It's a good thing I had earplugs but it didn't take the noise level out completely. It was bike week in Ocean City when I was there, unbeknownst to me in advance. They all visited Berlin. It was loud. Very loud. Not the hotel's fault but an advance warning would have been nice so I could have arrived later, had I chosen to. Peeling wallpaper in the living room (which is also the bedroom), mismatched nightstands, obviously thrifted. "Put something old in there, it'll be fine" is their mentality. Dropped something under a chair and found an Odoban container that contains a product to absorb odors hidden under the chair. The room also had a mini dehumidifier but that broke after a couple of days, at which point the musty smells started. Used the public restroom on the first floor when I was at the bar. Terribly dirty. The cleaners must clean it in the morning and call it a day, with no tidying up the place throughout the day. The waste disposal bin on the wall was hanging because one screw gave way or broke and again, the trusty plunger was right next to the toilet. I found an empty medication foil packet in the nightstand. Housekeeping fail. I stayed at another historic place after this stay in another town. It was exquisite. Updated rooms and good plumbing. Chocolates on my bed to welcome me. A water bottle I can keep. Free hot breakfast, free tea time. My shower was gloriously warm and I controlled it. Beautiful water pressure. Spacious room with oceanfront view. A refrigerator in every room, an iron and ironing board as well as a hair dryer. The restaurant's portions (Drummer's) are very large at the Atlantic so I inevitably had left overs but nowhere to keep them so food was wasted. I stayed there for almost a week but no iron. The Atlantic had no amenities I have come to expect from a hotel in this price range. I asked the front desk for extra lotion when my room was cleaned and my room was never cleaned, bed not made and no extra lotion. The 12 owners of the Atlantic spend nothing, nor does the renter/manager apparently. They are running this place into the ground and if the Mayor continues to not allow repairs that are not aligned with the age of the hotel, it's only a matter of time before it falls apart. Worse than it already has. read more

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Beautiful historic hotel in Berlin, MD. We had drinks in the bar and listened to the pianist. Great way to spend a Sunday morning. This is a great place to go for drinks and food. read more

Fantastic service on a gorgeous May Day sitting outside drinking Mango Martinis and having crab dip with friends love this place never disappointed! read more

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Another great dinner at the Atlantic Hotel! I had the special tonight which was Broiled Swordfish with Watermelon & Figs with some pancetta and prosciutto and a demi glacé sauce served with mash potatoes and locally grown green beans and carrot what made it even better was the figs were picked from their own tree! If this is ever on their menu when you're visiting it's a must try! The better half started her meal with the Shrimp Bisque and her entree was the Broiled Topped with jumbo lumps of crab & touched with citrus Buerre Blanc & a drizzle of mango puree. She decided on Creme Brûlée for desert. My SIL decided on a Filet Mignon of course it was perfectly cooked to her specifications of well done. My BIL Pan Seared Salmon Touched with Citrus Buerre Blanc & pomegranate glaze. We all enjoyed our meals in fact only one had room for some Creme Brûlée Special shout out to Hunter who was our server and who was very pleasant attentive and hospitable. read more

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First visit to Berlin, America's coolest town, for shopping and sightseeing. Decided to have lunch at the Atlantic Hotel Drummers Café inside as it was a hot day. There is an enclosed screened porch. Took 20 minutes before we signaled someone to come over to serve. Pretty bad given that they seemed to be fully staffed and lots of folks running around. Mason C did come over and did apologize. We had a crab cake sandwich and chicken salad platter. Decent but very average food. Great ambiance at this Historic location but service and food lacking. read more

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We were visiting Berlin,MD on this glorious Autumn day, were checking out the shops, and at noon decided to have lunch. We were seated outdoors and minutes later a plethora of guests arrived. Our waiter was courteous and attentiv, and food tasty. Try it! read more

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Eggplant tower app was fabulous! Servers knowledgeable and friendly! Great atmosphere. read more

This review is just for the restaurant in the hotel. I came here on Thanksgiving and had their thanksgiving plate. The turkey and mashed potatoes were really good. I also had a blueberry cocktail of some kind. It was an ok cocktail but I probably wouldn't get it again. I thought the service was good and the decor was cozy and nice. read more

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Had lunch at the hotel on your trip to Berlin. The service was fantastic, the selection was varied and the food was very good..we had mussels, shrimp salad, Brie and fruit, chicken Caesar salad, ham and chicken sandwich. The price was reasonable. I would definitely go back again read more

We had a perfect evening for sitting outside for dinner. Our food was plentiful and arrived at a great pace, nothing was rushed nor late. Ambience was wonderful and service excellent. Extensive libation options. All 4 proteins were terrific. The sauce on Chicken Scaloppini a la Pistachio was tasty but a bit heavy - hence the 4 rating. The Broiled Cod hit the spot with plenty of crab, The salmon was fresh and the pork chops done to perfection. read more

We so wanted to like this place - a quaint restaurant in a beautiful old preserved hotel in the middle of the idyllic town of Berlin. But the dinner was lackluster at best - seafood of questionable freshness, sunken to Davy Jones' Locker in a sea of butter and cream, and extravagantly priced. The staff were polite and pleasant but the establishment was poorly managed with dirty plates sitting out for hours, tables unwiped, and just generally unappetizing. Updated 10/11/2021: changed from two stars to one star based on image someone recently posted to FB showing the hotel PROHIBITING masks and declaring itself a "mask free zone" read more

Atlantic Hotel - Hotel Atlantic a "mask free zone" with red lines through face masks. - Hotels Near Me - Berlin, Maryland

This historic hotel is located in the quaint town of Berlin, Maryland. Founded in the 1800s, the hotel is famous for its cameo in the movie Runaway Bride. It has an array of delicious menu items and the presentation is so beautiful you almost won't want to eat it... almost. There are several seating options, much to my delight. Outside is your choice of bistro seating on or in front of the porch; if the weather is bad there's an enclosed porch, if it's chilly have a seat in one of the outdoor rocking chairs complete with a flannel heated blanket and of course... there's also dining room and bar seating. This is a "must-see" if ever in the Ocean City, Maryland. read more

What a cool place! Customer service was outstanding. We enjoyed touring around Berlin during the day and finished off the evening with a few drinks in the bar. Bartender was awesome. It's a very cool hotel and area. Already booked for May for the Blues and Jazz Festival. read more

Drummer's Cafe.....Good menu; however, if you only need just 1 item - Leo's Meatball Sun! A beast of 7-8 tasty, seasoned meatballs under many slices of mozzarella cheese, sweet and tangy sauce, all on a toasted Monkey (Bad Monkey) roll !!! With a fresh Cesear salad......TASTY!!! read more

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Really quaint place in Berlin! Do not miss the fish tacos. Seriously large portion, fresh flaky fish. I highly recommend! read more

The food was succulent! Service top-notch! I would absolutely come back. Eating outside w a cool breeze-perfect! read more

Very good event venue for 75 or fewer. Food and sservice were excellent. Hotel...was not told some rooms were a full sized bed vs queen. Lost reservations when they "upgraded their system". Room 17 and those around it on 2nd floor are bove the kitchen, icould constantly hear conversations from below as if the employees were in the room including at 10pm and 8am. Rooms on other side appear to have queen beds, and may not be affected. It's an old hotel, chairs are not very stable throughout, floors between rooms and halls are uneven. Hotel reservations staff appear untrainedp read more

Outstanding place. Met someone here for a business meeting and the service was exemplary. The food was fantastic and the ambiance was incredible. If I am ever back in town I will definitely be back. read more

Our favorite brunch spot in all the DELMARVA!! We make a day of coming to Berlin!! We love it!

This is a review of Drummer's Cafe (Bistro Bar). We ate outside on the front porch overlooking the charming Main Street. The service was excellent as was the food. You cannot have a much more pleasant meal than sitting on the porch, having nice food, enjoying the atmosphere of Berlin, Maryland. read more

Lunch was great. I had the tomato mozzarella salad with crab meat. The whole salad was seasoned to perfection and delicious. read more

Atlantic Hotel - Tomato mozzarella salad with crab meat. - Hotels Near Me - Berlin, Maryland

My family and I tried The Atlantic for Easter Brunch. The food was great. There were 8 of us plus and infant and we all tried something different, we were not disappointed with any of the entrees. The drinks were good too, great Bloody Mary's and the blueberry lemonade was awesome. The service was great, the drinks and food came out pretty quick, even with the size of our party. Our server Mason was great, very attentive and very personable. We will definitely be making The Atlantic a new Easter tradition for our family. read more

I've been here many times over the years, and have always enjoyed dining. I prefer the Drummer's Cafe glass enclosed dining area. Piano music is regularly played, with sentimental tunes like My Way, Misty, and Can't Help Falling in Love--making me want to sing! My friend and I each had house salads, and we're really happy with alfalfa sprouts on top! I enjoyed the house creamy balsamic dressing. We shared the crab cakes dinner, complete with baked potatoes and asparagus. Warm rolls accompanied drinks (delicious watermelon crush for me) and dinner. Server Elizabeth deserves special mention. Kudos to her for exemplary service! She was attentive, efficient, and friendly. Thank you! read more

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The good thing about the this restaurant that it is RIGHT NEXT TO THE GLOBE. They have better food and service. My friend and I grabbed lunch at the Atlantic. It's our first time in town and we specifically came to have lunch in this hotel because one of the scenes of Runaway Bride was filmed here. Our hostess was extremely friendly. We sat on the indoor patio. Our server was a young girl she told us the special. We started off with two drinks: mango martini and the Caribbean rum punch. The mango martini was too strong. I had a hard finishing it and didn't get a chance to tell the server my concern because she only came to the time a couple time, but the rum punch was delicious. My friend ordered the Maryland crab soup and a regular burger. The soup had flavor, we now know salt is a vegetable. The burger was dry and bland. On the other hand, I had the shrimp salad. LOTS OF SHRIMP! The secret sauce that is drowned in the shrimp is to die for. We had an okay service at this restaurant. The service was not great. When I asked for the Bill, the server had an attitude corrected me by saying "do you mean the check?." On top of that, she only refilled our water once. The ambience of the scene is interesting. My friend and I were the only minorities... Grabbed a lot of attention from everyone. read more

We moved in to the Town of Berlin 10 months ago, from living only 8 miles from here for the past 20. We are frequent guests because it's just one of our favorite restaurants in the area! We love bringing out of town guests since we know they will love it as much as us. 8 of us last night started with table appetizers of the fried calamari, egg plant towers and the sriracha dusted wings. These are always a huge hit. We all chose a lighter meal from the "all day menu" and no one was disappointed and left full. Cold drinks, local brewery craft beers and excellent service! A perfect night out for us regulars and first timers. read more