There are many food options in Ocean City such as Seacrets, Fish Tales and while they're all great, they're also pricey. Whenever I want a quick lunch with very tasty food for a decent price, I always stop by Belly busters. It's a small restaurant with some tables inside and a few outside, friendly staff and tasty food. I recommend the rockfish fingers ($12) and the rockfish tacos ($14). I also tried the steamed shrimp but it was just ok. I'm just not a big fan of the old bay seasoning which is very popular in Maryland. But overall this is a great place for a quick lunch and many people also order to go and take the food to the beach which is just a block away. read more

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We ordered pink lemonade and draft beer. Then two types of Tavos Blackened fish taco you get two fried Rockfish taco. Waiter was friendly . Tacos were not bad . Soft taco with fish and salad on top . read more

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10/10 recommend. The food was so flavorful. The sauces.. THE SAUCES!!!! Amaizng. The shrimp salad was my favorite. Super fair prices for how good this food was. Seriously. My sister and I got the ahi tuna roll, blackened fish tacos and the shrimp salad. ALL of it was incredible. Ask for their chipotle special sauce. All the sauces were so amazing. Scottie was such a vibe! The whole staff was friendly and just awesome. Music was perfectly matching the vibe I rarely do reviews but I had to do one for this place and for my man Scottie! He was the best. Super helpful, gave us recommendations. Let us sample the shrimp! We came from California, to come to the oceans calling festival that ended up getting cancelled Belly busters is definitely a highlight and I'll never forget scottie, the sauces, and, that amazing shrimp salad! I'm going to be dreaming about it. So good! read more

Belly Busters - Ahi tuna roll. That sauce was fire. This was amazing and so fresh! - Seafood Near Me - Ocean City, Maryland

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Onion rings were burnt, the roll from the French dip was burnt, no offer on refills on sodas unless that's additional charge. The table was very sticky but perhaps the heat. Double cheeseburger & fries good. It's a cute stop but many others to try out. No signage to see the name of the place. Couldn't see any bathrooms available so we used the dirty filthy porta potty no hand washing tho read more

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Stopped by for dinner on a Wednesday and Belly Busters was popping (both the inside and outside tables were pretty much taken). You seat yourself (which is somewhat confusing as there's no sign that states that so you end up hanging out at the door until staff tells you) and then someone takes your order. For being sk busy, the food came out in a good amount of time. Decided on the jalapeno poppers and rockfish bites to start. Both were solid appetizers. The poppers came out hot, so definitely wait a little before taking your first bite. Rockfish was good and seasoned well - didn't need the sauce that accompanied the app. For my entree, I had the rockfish tacos, which were delicious. The two tacos came with a generous portion of rockfish that was topped with slaw, sauce, etc. I added some hotsauce (grab at the bar yourself) for that extra kick. I also tried some of the steamed shrimp, which was really good. Pretty simple as it just had Old Bay, but who doesn't like Old Bay?! Washed my meal down with hard seltzer (can grab yourself up front). They also have a few beers on tap. Overall a solid spot for seafood while in Ocean City. read more

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We live BB. It's not for everyone, it's smallish, can he warm but great food & staff and that's what counts!

This was our first time ever here. It's a small place, so there wasn't much seating options available. We went inside to grab a menu and then went outside. You pick your own seat. Our waitress wasn't very friendly. If I did decide to go again, I would get the crab cakes, but I wouldn't get the potato salad or the cucumber salad again. The potato salad was bland and the cucumber salad had oregano or basil in it. It was honestly disgusting. The only reason why I'm leaving 2 stars is for the 2 crab cakes I ate. read more

Belly Busters - Crab Cake Platter with Cucumber Salad & Potato Salad - Seafood Near Me - Ocean City, Maryland

Pleasantly surprised- French dip was awesome. Toasted bun, hot fries and fast service. The rockfish tacos were a hit also, full of flavor and surprisingly filling. Food was a 5 star! The downside here's the place, outhouse for a bathroom, no hand washing, no parking, worn down picnic table seating and "Right" on the road, exhaust fumes and all. If you like it "basic" then you will love this spot. read more

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Wow! Our party of five came here to celebrate a birthday and we were completely impressed with everything! This is an unassuming place from the outside, but inside, everything was perfect. Steamed shrimp and crabs were phenomenal! The jerk chicken wrap was terrific, and the soft crabs sandwiches were outstanding! Our server was quite patient with us as we continued ordering more and more food. Go here immediately! If I could rate 10 stars, I would! read more

EXCELLENT shrimp tacos. Flavor explosion. My wife liked her cheesesteak a lot. She ordered it with fried onions and sauce Fries were hot, fresh and good! read more

Belly Busters - Shrimp tacos - Seafood Near Me - Ocean City, Maryland

As a vegetarian who didn't participate in sampling what this establishment is best known for, I decided to retain more stars that I normally would for an experience like what I had, especially since it seemed like the rest of my party was content with their meal. I would first start out by saying that there is limited accessibility, and this joint is not family friendly. I was never offered a high chair for my 11 month old, and I ended up not asking for one because there was literally no space to even place it. So, my experience was already significantly impacted by having a stroller there was no place for and having an older infant sit in my lap the whole meal. Unfortunately, the food was subpar and actually disappointing, even with the low standards I set for a place I know won't have much in the way of meatless options. Though they luckily did have vegetables on the menu in the way of a veggie sub, the sandwich was soggy as soon as it got to me, and it was mostly filled with lettuce and mushrooms (see picture where you can barely see anything other than romaine). The French fries were also sad and under seasoned. I was hoping for at least some old bay seasoning. The restaurant was also terribly crowded and loud. Just all around a not great experience. read more

Belly Busters - Fries - Seafood Near Me - Ocean City, Maryland

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I don't know what kind of personal beef Belly Busters has with ranch dressing, but after TWO separate orders in ONE day, I'm convinced ranch is on their banned substances list. Order #1: Asked for ranch, got Caesar. Order #2: Completely different order, asked for ranch again, and somehow ranch still disappeared into the Bermuda Triangle. At this point, I'm not ordering food--I'm participating in a scavenger hunt. The food itself was fine, but if you're planning your meal around a specific sauce, be prepared for disappointment. I've spent more time thinking about where my ranch went than enjoying my food. Two missed ranches in one day deserves an achievement badge. If there was an Olympic event for forgetting condiments, this place would be taking home the gold. Rest in peace to the ranch I never received. Gone, but not forgotten. read more

We were in the mood for crabs and everywhere we called was a very long wait. Fortunately we were able to get a table here. We came at night and were still able to get some large crabs. The crabs, shrimp, and clams were well seasoned steamed to perfection. I liked mixing the butter with their hot sauce. We definitely ate all of the seafood. The kids got hot dogs and grilled cheese. Everybody was happy. The service was awesome! Our server was really attentive and observant. Unfortunately spilled my almost full beer. She grabbed me another one on the house. We sat outside which was perfect as the weather was nice. Inside seemed a bit muggy. Parking was on the side street since this place is located on the main road. We didn't have any issues finding parking. We will definitely come back again! read more

Belly Busters - Large Crabs, Steamed Shrimp, Clams - Seafood Near Me - Ocean City, Maryland

My rating is only for the chicken cheesesteak.....Ordered a full size chicken cheesesteak takeout for $18 and was very disappointed. The amount of filling didn't come close to filling the length of the bun and was very salty tasting. The big bun looks impressive until you unwrap it and see nothing but bread on the ends.... read more

We went here when everywhere had long wait bc it was raining. This was way more what we were looking for. Love the dive vibe. Staff was awesome. The food was so good and we saved a ton going here instead. Sandwiches were awesome. Wish it wasn't raining so we could have eaten outside but we got it to go read more

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My family has been coming here for yearsssss. This place has never changed and has some of the best food in OCMD. The shrimp wrap is PACKED with huge shrimp and is well seasoned. The nicest staff you can find in OCMD. Great vibes. read more

Belly Busters - Shrimp Caesar wrap - Seafood Near Me - Ocean City, Maryland

I was expecting to enjoy this place, but didn't know how much! We showed up on a holiday weekend Saturday night, and this place was hopping, but we only had to wait about 15 minutes to grab one of the tables outside. We were four adults and five small children, and we fit at one of the picnic tables. Sometimes it can be a lot keeping kids entertained, but there was something magic about having the crabs come out with the little hammers. Not only did I enjoy eating the crabs, but our kids enjoyed hitting the table, the crabs, and anything else they could with the hammers. Even before the crabs came out, we pulled out pens and allowed the kids to draw on a heavy paper tablecloth that they put down before delivering the crabs. The jumbo shrimp were also a highlight, I wish we'd ordered more of those honestly than the crabs because they're a lot easier. The french fries were also great, the rockfish tacos I got were fine, but the crabcake was really delicious. Overall, it was a really successful hands-on exploratory meal and I would love to go back again. read more

Great food, good prices. Large portions. Substantial are overstuffed. Friends are nice and crispy.

Very casual and laid back vibe. The shrimp was better than the soft shell crabs, food was all solid though! read more

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Went on a Tuesday night in June and it was so hot outside - more than 90 degrees, but inside had open tables and fans blowing hard. This is a beach spot- no a/c and you will stick to the chairs, but nothing a pitcher of beer and some cold sodas couldn't fix. We got a dozen XL crabs for $130 and they had large, lump meat in them. They were fantastic! Fries were good, steamed shrimp was really good, service was very good. Would definitely come back. read more

Belly Busters - XL crabs - Seafood Near Me - Ocean City, Maryland

Great service; chill atmosphere; good food! Well priced meals. We ordered the french dip with fries & the crab cakes with fries & cucumber salad - would recommend. read more

When we visited Ocean City, Belly Busters was the closest restaurant near our accomodations that was still open at 9pm on a stormy night. I was craving for fried oysters and luckily they have it on their menu. They have indoor and outdoor seating, and the atmosphere inside was bright and warm. When we came in their staff greeted us warmly, sat us at our table and took some time to chat with us when we shared that we are not locals and it was my first time in Ocean City. Their service was good and fast. We got the seafood platter, Conch Fritters and Fried Oysters, out of all the three I only liked the Fried Oysters - well this is what I cam here for. The food was over cooked, dry, and was heavy on the batter and the conch fritters are more of extenders and I didn't really see any conch pieces. The sauces were kinda bland too. For the quality of the food, I would say they are kinda pricey. To be fair, I am putting into consideration that we came here late and perhaps it was a stormy night as to why they might've fell short on my food expectations but I am still giving them credit for the good service. read more

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Great food, great staff. Fun place. This is a wonderful local place. It is crowded a lot of the time. There is little parking. But that is part of the charm. Most people walk to it. If you want lots of room and a quiet place, don't come to Belly Busters. If you want to meet new people, laugh a lot, have great food and drink, then come to Belly Busters. read more

Expect like a dive bar vibe with just a couple servers working super hard. They seemed spread too thin and the kitchen couldn't keep up with orders when it was busy, but the food was so so good. The mozzarella sticks were AMAZING, and the fried shrimp and crab legs were also soooo good! We went back a second time. I'd go back again, just with the service could be a bit more efficient, but our server was attentive and nice. read more

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This is a popular spot with indoor and outdoor seating and plenty of seafood options on the menu. When we arrived there wasn't an indoor table for four available but the staff helped us add a chair and we made it work. The service was quick and very friendly. We ordered the seafood platter, flounder and soft shell crabs. The sides were not that exciting and the portions were smaller than expected but the seafood was cooked perfectly. I did find my soft shell crabs a bit salty with the amount of old bay on them. We had trouble finding parking as there is only a small lot for delivery drivers on the side of the restaurant, and everything else was full or permit parking only. There were a lot of flies inside ? Is that normal ? I'm not sure if I would come back but the seafood was notable, maybe better as takeout. read more

Not appetizing at all. Frozen seafood in the seafood capital of the world. Terrible and quite disappointing!

I was quite disappointed with the fried shrimp dinner, priced at $30. I expected fresh shrimp, but it turned out to be frozen, box shrimp. Overall, I was unhappy with the meal and won't be returning. read more

Ordered take out today. Maybe it's what my husband and I got, but we didn't like it . He got the soft crab platter, coleslaw and fries I got the soft crab sandwich Along with fried conch. The. Eat thing was the fried conch balls. We just didn't like the taste of the soft shell crabs. Just in 3 things was $65 read more

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We ordered the soft crab sandwhich, and were totally shocked when we got them. The waitress said they are really good but small. So we did order them. The word small is an understatement. It was 2 TINY, AND I MEAN TINY soft crabs on a burger roll. And they charged 19.99 , no sides, just the sandwhich. Pic below of the soft crab. WTH. will never eat here again. Ate here on 6/27/25. read more

Belly Busters - Seafood Near Me - Ocean City, Maryland

Got take out food for our first night in OCMD and highly recommend it! We ended up getting the fish tacos and crab cake sandwich. Both were reasonably priced for the area and tasted great with good portions. The staff was accommodating for a large order, even though it was 20 minutes before closing. Cute little restaurant with a great beach vibe. read more

I've only ever ordered their sandwiches for takeout. You have to get their $9.99 (still I think) French Dip or whatever they call it. Comes with horseradish, au jus, and fries. It's a hidden option not on the menu that you have to ask for. Quick service, yummy food! I always go back. read more

Rating on drinks and service only. We came during st. patty's weekend. They have indoor and outdoor seating, and it's seat yourself. We luckily got a table but tables are pretty close to each other because of the small space so the people had to squeeze in-between chairs that were back-to-back to each other. They have beers and seltzers, no liquor. Domestic drafts were $3.99 and imports were $5.99. They also have take-out beer. Service was decent. Very casual. read more

It's a late spring/early summer day and raining. I stop into Belly Busters because it is close to my last minute accommodation. Everywhere else looks slow, but Belly Busters is absolutely jamming with locals. I am immediately greeted by a friendly bartender named "Scotty." Food: I got a 16-inch cheesesteak w/ peppers. I divide rankings into 3 categories: absolute best of best league, drunk appeal, and regional appeal. Best of best gourmet league (ie. comparisons w/ Philadelphia): 6/7. Drunk appeal 9+/10. Regional appeal: 9/10. Also, it should be noted that despite being busy, I got my to-go order w/in 10 minutes. I was a little short of cash and could only tip about $6, yet the bartender was overwhelmingly gracious, which was an unexpected experience. Ambiance: this place seems like a hopping place, even if it is all locals during the time I visited it. The local Tony Luke's, technically, has a better cheesesteak but the ambiance is dead every time I go there. I will definitely be back to Belly Busters.................. read more

Place is small. Great bar and plenty of TVs. Looked like only one waitress and a bartender and packed of course. Place is one to go to every time you are in OC. Did not smell fishy. I was surprised. Friendly staff and you could tell a bunch of locals there because everyone knew each other. This place gets the five stars for cleaniness, politeness, great food and great prices. Sadly, the waitress was way too busy for her station, I think she had the whole place under her wrap. Drinks were cold, poppers were yummy and hot. One kid ordered the cheeseburger and we all had the snow crab legs which were awesome. Wish there were lemons and more butter... So go there. Just hope there is more than one wait staff and bartender on hand. We had to get 4 orders for the three of us of the crab legs... way too good!! read more

Was over charged after the waitress messed up our order. She was rude and said if we didn't pay she would call the po po. Food was good, but that's it. read more

We ate there once on our first day at Endless Summer Cruisin and returned on our last day because the food was that good. The shrimp salad was just made and delicious. They had a double patty cheeseburger special for $9.99 that was very tasty. The service was excellent and in terms of ambiance, you can eat inside or outside. I definitely recommend this restaurant. read more

Great lunch place. Nothing fancy but good crab cakes and grilled fish. Called in the order and they had it ready on time.

Cured my nonverbal-ness. My sister made me and my other sister walk to the pier which was an hour away from our hotel-walking distance. we didn't even go to the pier. she wanted to make us walk all the way back to belly busters because we had the food last time and she liked it, so we did. we walked about an hour back to belly busters and I didn't talk the whole way because I was so very tired and my legs hurt so very much. we finally made it. there was people drinking at the bar and it was about an hour till they closed. we sat down outside and there was a couple arguing behind us. I'm not complaining. they were drunk and it was very amusing. we order fries and mozzarella sticks, it took about 30 or so. thats fine. they were close to closing and there was a lot of people. when I tell you the second the waiter placed that bowl of fries I started devouring it. the world seemed like a better place, I felt like I was ascending to heaven. we orders the snow crab legs. I also devoured. them like my life depended on it because it did. I started talking again, I was like Socrates. I started questioning If I myself was a belly buster because it certainly felt like it. Anways! I liked it good was good! read more

Great spot for dine in or takeout. Fish tacos (rockfish & shrimp fajita), conch fritters, and French fries were all good. Good service. Good spot to see sunset while eating out front. Fun bar scene too. read more

Cute little place. Seat yourself, indoors or outdoors. Food came out piping hot. We had to be patient to let it cool down. Katie was very friendly and helpful. Went two days in a row to see her, and eat shrimp in their house made cocktail sauce. Low key, come as you are, and eat. read more

Belly Busters - Storefront - Seafood Near Me - Ocean City, Maryland