Had a great time at Brass Balls Saloon in Ocean City! The atmosphere was fun and lively, the staff was friendly and welcoming, and the food and drinks were great. It's a perfect spot to relax, have a few drinks, grab something to eat, and enjoy the Ocean City vibe. Definitely a place I'd recommend and would happily visit again! read more

Aug. 2026 This is the first time in six years that Brass Balls is not getting a perfect score. The nachos are usually the highlight of our visit. We always order two for the table, but this year they were burnt and had very few toppings with almost no cilantro crema. Please see the photo for the side‑by‑side comparison. My son also looks forward to the chocolate milkshake every summer, but the machine was reportedly down for the next hour. I understand that things happen, but it added to an already disappointing food experience. Several people in our group ordered chicken sandwiches and said the chicken was extremely chewy. None of them finished their meal. Brass Balls, I truly hope this is not the new norm. With so many dining options, this is the quickest way to lose loyal customers. Customer service - 5 out of 5 Wait time - 5 out of 5 Cleanliness - 5 out of 5 Atmosphere - 5 out of 5 Food quality - 2 out of 5 With a total score of 22 out of 25, I am giving this place a B+. We will return in the summer of 2027, but with the hope that the food quality returns to its usual standard. read more

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Stopped here on a Friday night after licking our elbows at the Poor Girls Open weighins. We sat upstairs and grabbed a table for 7 and spread out. Bartender Jeff Mick pulled up and took care of us. We had a couple shots (which we totally needed at that point) and I ordered two soups to try and push towards my week quota of 10 soups. The French onion was very good - good temp and the flavor was on-point. The MD crab soup was also good with the flavor and temp. Overall - was surprised by the place upstairs and how cool it was. read more

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Hubby and I came here before noon on a weekday for brunch. We ordered the veggie omelette with provolone cheese ($14), ball buster burger challenge ($36), and refillable glass with pina colada ($10). Total out to approximately $72, not including tip. What's hot - Menu. Breakfast is available before noon, so hubby and I made certain to arrive before then, because I'm a huge fan of breakfast. Aside from breakfast options (such as breakfast burritos, omelettes, etc.), they have a good variety including sandwiches, salads, burgers, a good variety of appetizers, etc... - Quality. Delicious. My veggie omelette was very fluffy and soft. I'm not a fan of thin omelettes and this one did not disappoint. There were a good amount of veggies included. They put the cheese on top of the omelette, instead of inside with the fillings, but oh well.... My omelette came with 2 slices of cantaloupe and a strawberry, in addition to has browns, which was nice. I appreciate having fruit. The hash browns were not greasy, as well. My husband's burger challenge was enormous. The bun was very thick, which makes it difficult to eat. You definitely have to eat the burger challenge in pieces. There's a good amount of fillings, such as tomatoes, lettuce, and bacon. Their waffle fries are well-seasoned, which adds to the flavor. - Service. The staffer for our table was polite, attentive, and helpful, especially in answering any questions we had about the menu. He checked in on us regularly, which was helpful when we needed refills and/or anything extra. - Layout. Their outdoor seating area is a good layout. It does not appear outdoor tables can accommodate more than a group of 4, so be prepared depending on your group. - Price. Pretty good value for money, especially given the portions. What's not - Menu. Because I'm a huge breakfast fan, I would appreciate breakfast being available all day. That I had to pay extra for cheese in my omelette was surprising and disappointing, but it appears to be something that is becoming more common in restaurants. - Layout. There are umbrellas covering the outdoor seating, which is helpful. Towards the end of our meal, it started raining, so the large umbrella covering was helpful. However, part of the umbrella started coming apart. Rain also drips down on to your back, so just something to be aware of. Final answer Worth returning. read more

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I did not love this place. It's on the boardwalk and there are not many choices so ended up here. It was really crowded most likely for the reason stated above. The drinks were Very expensive and watered down. I had trouble even finding something i wanted to eat on the menu and figured they probably couldn't ruin the super nachos. Wrong! They were quite nasty and i had a stomach ache after even though i left half on my plate. The french onion soup was a huge disappointment. Don't get that! I just didn't care for the vibe here at all. We had to sit inside so maybe outside is better. The best part of the meal was our server Diana. She was hustling and did a great job. read more

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The wings were the perfect crispy , nachos loaded to the brim, and tacos packed with flavor. The buffalo chicken salad did have PROCESSED chicken on the salad but the sauce had heat and tang. Insert sad face . Choose between indoor and outdoor seating with stunning ocean view. Taste the salt in the air and feel the gentle sea breeze as you dine outside. They serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Plenty of hot crispy fried favorites that hit the spot every time. Lively atmosphere and always busy. Grab a seat under the colorful umbrellas and soak in the atmosphere on the boards. They have a legendary 2 pound burger challenge called " The Biggest Balls of Them All" If you can conquer 2 pounds of juicy flame grilled beef ( quadruple decker) and fries you'll walk away with bragging rights , and winners shirt. Let the feast begin ! read more

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We've eaten here a few times. Food is mostly ok - with the exception of the beef tacos which were disgusting. The hostess was very low energy and seemed miserable. Stopped in again last night for a drink and sat at the bar. Two bartenders completely ignored us, even though we made sure to make eye contact. It was not at all crowded, yet we sat there for a good 7-8 minutes. A group of 3 came in and sat next to us and one bartender finally came over, only to take their drink order and still completely ignored us. At that moment, we walked out. Headed down to Hammerheads where the servers and bartender were all wonderful and friendly and seemed to very much want our business. read more

Returned again this year and it was pretty much the same story. The drinks are the highlight for sure and the food gets the job done. Service is fast and efficient. Seating is right on the boardwalk so you get great views. Really cannot go wrong if you're looking for something simple after a day at the beach. read more

Drink was excellent! Service was great. Food was pretty good too. Would go again. Maybe try something different next time. read more

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Food was so good. My burger was tender, juicy and delicious. Service was good. The hostess said it was a 20 min wait but seemed like we got in pretty quick. They have indoor and outdoor dining but if the weather is sketchy the outdoor dining is limited. Has a lot of movie style feel upstairs and the old style saloon downstairs. read more

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Had a great espresso martini and got a side salad and added the strip steak. It was delicious. Perfect amount, was looking forward to something light but good protein! read more

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Food is overpriced and subpar at best. I got beef tacos I mean grease tacos. Completely disgusting. My wife got a crab pretzel which was a microwave pretzel with greasy pile of crab dip with a piece of cheap cheese cooked on top. Waited over 20 minutes for the waitress to come back. She was too busy doing side work instead of asking if we liked our food. This will be last time I will go to OC read more

While cruising along the boardwalk on our two-person surrey bike, we took a break for a quick bite. This spot is a great stop toward the end of your ride, and the catchy name pairs well with a fun gift shop for OCMD souvenirs. We got seated right away with a perfect view of the water for people-watching. The servers were friendly and greeted us with smiles. I went with an egg white dish, fresh fruit, and a warm roll. My girlfriend's dish was bigger than expected, which worked out for me. The dense, warm biscuit made for an amazing egg sandwich. This place also seems ideal for afternoon drinks, which we plan to try next time. read more

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My friends and I stopped in at brass balls saloon twice this past weekend. Both times we were seated promptly by a friendly hostess. This restaurant has multiple seating areas. They have a cute covered outside patio overlooking the boardwalk and beach, and also extensive bar seating and indoor booths. They offer an extensive food and drink menu. Their crushes were delicious. I loved my fish and chips, the filets were large and the batter was crispy. I'd skip out on the cheese fries as they are just their standard fries with shredded cheese on them. Our server was named dejan. We asked for waters twice and we never received them. It was also extremely hard to flag him down. Although the restaurant seemed busy we often saw him standing at the hostess station staring off into space. He checked in with us once then we never saw him again. The older man at the bar was helpful and our drinks came out quick while seated there. I'd recommend brass balls due to the great location and satisfactory food. The overall atmosphere was fun and our food came out hot and quick. read more

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We love coming here every year! Quick seating even on busy weekends. They have a great Oceanside patio. Their drink menu is super funny and large! Their food could be slightly better but we love getting their shrimp and waffle fries! read more

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Consistently good bar food, we've never had a bad meal there, and have been going there for over 30 years! It would be nice to have the upper level availability later season in the season (end of August/beginning of September) Stopping at the gift shop is a must read more

Rating this a four only because happy hour is only at the bar not for outside or inside. Service was quick food was very good most of the meals (sandwiches wraps come with chips) can upgrade to fries Would come again very filling with a good view! read more

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Food was good service was great and outdoor seating was ok but the chairs were a tad uncomfortable but no biggie. I'd go back!

Have been here numerous times, food is ok, but this morning August 24th at 8:15 am we were greeted by the most miserable hostess I've ever seen. No good morning, no smile and very unpleasant when we requested a table 2 back from where she originally sat us. There were 4 adults and a young child needing a high chair. Very close quarters. What got me was the rolling of her eyes and falling asleep at the table behind her post. Also caught her making a comment about my daughter and a server turned around to look at her. Not a good look at all! If she's hung over don't come in. Hostesses can set the mood. Really need to remind these people that our business pays for their summer job, no matter what country they are from! Only positive was a very nice server. read more

Atmosphere is great. Food is just ok bar food. The service was ok too. Had a really quiet waiter that we couldn't hear well.

Service and setting were great. BUT the crab cakes seemed more like hush puppies with some crab meat in them. Certainly no backfin. Didn't help that I had a great crab cake the day before at Double T Diner. read more

i got the buff burger and it was phenomenal. i have eaten at 7 different places during my trip to ocmd, and the buff burger was by far the #1 thing i had. i requested it rare, and it was perfectly cooked. the flavor and texture of the buffalo dip was good not just by itself, but paired so deliciously with the beef. i'm genuinely upset that i even tried it because i know that i cannot get that burger back home in pennsylvania. my boyfriend got the chicken chesapeake which was also very good. the side of sweet cornbread with jalapeño butter was 10/10 read more

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Good choice! First stop after 7 hour drive to OC, and happy we did. Cold draft beer and great burgers. Therebwasbanlinenfornseating, but the bar had seats. Easy, laid back atmosphere- fast service, fresh and hot food. read more

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Friend got the challenge, nearly beat in 40 mins. The rest of the food was great and the atmosphere def felt like you were at the beach.

Everything about this restaurant was wonderful. The food is amazing. Although some may consider it a bit pricey, the portions are definitely worth the price. We not only had dinner but had lunch leftover for the next day. We went during peak dinner hours, and the restaurant was extremely busy. Despite this, we were seated immediately and given the option of which section we wanted to sit in. We chose to go upstairs to the bar area, which still had comfortable seating. The overall vibe was very relaxing. My only complaint would be that the drinks from the bar are very small in comparison to other area bars and restaurants, yet they're the same price or more expensive. Regardless, I highly recommend the Brass Balls Saloon. read more

Had a good experience there tonight. The ambiance was exactly the same as Shenanigan's on the boardwalk...not as overpowering as a true bar, but not as peaceful as a true restaurant. And, just like Shenanigan's, the floor space is half-bar, half-restaurant. Food was good, beer was good, service was good. Really no negatives, but nothing that knocked my socks off, either. It's a very good place for dinner on the boardwalk. read more

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Very good atmosphere next to the beach. The food looks amazing and well prepared. Our server was very knowledgeable and friendly with our group. read more

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The breakfast is amazing. The service on point . The menu has a lot of options . It always buy the accommodate you quickly read more

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Cute little saloon on the boardwalk. I had great peel and eat shrimp with old bay seasoning and a pina colada. We got my toddler the kids meal and it was amazing! So many foods she loved and a cute keepsake sandwich bucket. Our waiter was great! The entire staff seemed to get along really well, I loved seeing that! read more

Visited OC this past weekend and wound up coming to BBS every single morning of the trip. It's your standard breakfast foods: omelettes, eggs, pancakes, etc. I enjoyed that the breakfast meals came with cantaloupe, too. -1 because they don't have iced coffee, and it's a bit annoying repeatedly asking for ice. Service was hit or miss. Had a great waitress, Juddy, the first morning. She was on the ball, very intuitive, refilled coffee and brought new ice without asking, brought takeout boxes and bags; we were truly a PITA asking for things, and she was just a pro A+. The third morning we were ignored virtually the entire time by our waiter. I don't recall his name, but he kinda resembled Ron Weasley. We had to get other employees and even a bus boy to track him down because he would just consistently disappear in 10 minute increments. He came around at the end of the meal asking if we "needed anything now" in a very bored tone. He really did not care we were there at all, and was completely uninterested in handling our table. Drink menu is huge, I'm sure everyone can find something here. Good views overlooking the beach. read more

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went tuesday 6/23 for late lunch before it downpoured the ambiance was awesome, alot of cool collections on the walls just felt comfortable and inviting, service was great we had chloe she was nice did not feel rushed at all (unlike other spots i wish not to name) and me and my wife both got the texas burger with a side of queso dip shit was FIRE! and super nachos to start when i tell you we come to OC every year and it was our first time its our new go to! and will be spreading the word! 5/5 read more

Server was not very attentive. I had ordered the chicken breast covered with crab dip entree... I have NEVER had such a tough, rubbery chicken breast.. tried using a butter knife, which is all the server gave me. I had to go look for her and I requested a steak knife... well, that hardly cut the chicken.. besides being rubbery, tough, really hard to chew it had NO taste. Do not get this. read more

Went for Dinner wanted a Burger and so did my Granddaughter. So happy we went here!!! The Burgers are AMAZING Husband had the cheesesteak and was very satisfied! Definitely my new go to for a burger!! Went back for a bite the next day wasn't really blown away with my shrimp po boy but Granddaughter loved her tacos and husband liked his fish taco read more

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First time today and wasn't disappointed. Friendly staff very clean. I had the grilled chicken avocado sandwich. Was pretty good. Got the waffle fries although were a little cold was still good. My mom got the the blt sandwich & was full of bacon. Definitely recommend. Outside beach front seating was really nice as well read more

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Fun bar right on the boardwalk in Ocean City! We stopped in for drinks on a Saturday afternoon and had a great time. Our server was very friendly and the drinks delicious. The Orange Crush was definitely a winner! read more

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Stopped in here for dinner since it was close to the hotel I stayed at for my one night getaway. Had a BLT . Sandwich was excellent and loaded with crispy bacon. Like I had made it at home. Loved how the walls (and ceiling) were covered with '50's through '70's nostalgia pieces. Really gave off a good vibe. My server was friendly and prompt. Can't really ask for anything more. Definitely would return for a quick bite read more

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First time here. Was going to try some apps but we were never even asked if we wanted a menu. Draft beer prices are pretty good as is the atmosphere. May try again as it was not busy but servicecwas eh. read more

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Cornbread here is awesome and the kids get a bucket with a shovel. Waiters are nice here too. Very affordable food especially being on the boardwalk. Will definitely be back! read more

Ordered a crab omelette and only tasted a hint of crab! My cousin ordered shrimp tacos and had 3 little pieces of shrimp and the rest was fillers! Not worth the money! Very stingy on main ingredients. Disappointed as there are hundreds of different restaurants in the area! You are definitely p to eat on the boardwalk. Don't waste your money here! read more

Ocean City Classic Looking for places to have a drink on the boardwalk, stumbled upon Brass Balls Saloon. Despite the name, this place actually seemed somewhat family friendly and the service was pretty good, although it did take a bit to take our drink orders due to the fact they were training a new employee while we waited to place them. There is an outdoor seating area and a large restaurant style indoor area as well with a long bar. We also had trouble choosing our drink as they have an extensive frozen drink selection (orange crushes, etc), my wife got a strawberry and basil drink which she said was delicious. Overall I will definitely be back and will probably stay for a full meal, recommended. Thanks read more