My friend and I met another friend at Cafe Mirage, and we honestly didn't know what to expect. But don't let the fact that it's tucked away in a shopping area deter you--this place is definitely worth checking out! My friend ordered the steak and crab cake, and those crab cakes were INCREDIBLE! She was kind enough to let me try them, and wow. The steak was fair, but the crab cakes were the standout. I ordered a special featuring sea scallops with succotash (corn and green beans) and grit cakes--three gigantic ones! The scallops were beautifully cooked and practically melted like butter. The flavors were light and delicate, which really let the scallops shine. The portion was generous, too. I couldn't even finish one of the grit cakes, but I definitely made sure to eat my fill of the corn and scallops! My other friend had the crab cake dinner and absolutely loved it as well. Service was delightful. She was attentive and friendly. Such a fun little place to discover! I'd definitely go back to try more of their seafood. read more

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It's been a few years since my last visit and food quality and service was still great. I seem to be a creature of habit and once again got fried green tomatoes and the lamb chop appetizer special. Both were tasty and cooked well. My daughter got steak and a crab cake and I highly enjoyed her crab cake (not a lot of filler). She devoured the steak. Friends for the fried green tomato BLT and said that was delicious too. We sat out on the patio and it was very spacious. Overall still a great place tucked away in a corner of a shopping center. read more

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Had a delicious dinner at Cafe Mirage tonight. I had the scallops and grits special, my Dad had the tuna, my brother had the Rockfish Chesapeake and my SIL had the shrimp and grits. I had a delicious key lime martini, soooo good. We also had the Calamari and Crab dip. Everything was fantastic! Service was very good and it has a nice relaxing atmosphere. Love this restaurant! read more

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Cafe Mirage is always a go to place when I come to OC! The atmosphere is very relaxed, and the staff helps add onto that experience as well. They are very timely with taking your order and giving you space to enjoy your meal. You can never go wrong with their food either. I always get the Pan Seared Mozzarella and the steak and crab cake. Will always come back to this place and recommend it to everyone who explains they're coming down to OC! read more

Cafe Mirage - Steak and Crabcake Meal - New American Near Me - Ocean City, Maryland

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We live a street over from Cafe Mirage and come for dinner a few nights each summer. It has a more local vibe than some of the larger restaurants right off of Coastal Highway which we appreciate. Great casual dinner spot. Favorite menu item is the fried green tomatoes! read more

With thousands of restaurants in OC, Fenwick, Bethany, Rehoboth etc this one would be in the top 25 !

Amazing staff, they are all very friendly. Drinks were well poured and very good. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the fresh corn with crispy grits really fresh, creamy, and crispy grits was a great combination. read more

Cafe Mirage - Bar area - New American Near Me - Ocean City, Maryland

Consistently delicious food, with attentive service from friendly staff One of the better restaurants in Ocean City. Unpretentious location, but don't let that deter you. Your group will want to return. read more

Went for dinner with my family. Service was good. Most of the food was good except the seafood pasta in the wine sauce. It was really bland and you can really taste the wine like it wasn't fully cooked through. Otherwise the lamb chops, grouper and snapper were delicious. The beat salad was good. The tuna dip was interesting. I expected warm dip but it's served cold but it was good. read more

We would have never found this place without having someone recommended it -- mostly because it's tucked back in the corner of a little strip mall. Don't let that stop you, it was a nice venue indoors and also had some outdoor patio space. The service was friendly, cocktails were excellent and our dinners were delicious!! It's a little more expensive than most of the places we go to in OC, but they've got some great variety in their menu and are well versed beyond the typical "fried food fare" in OC. read more

Came in with my family last week and it's the best food I've ever had. The outside patio is great to sit down and relax while eating your food. A nice hidden gem in Ocean city. read more

We decided to give Cafe Mirage another try, after two years ago, when the owner walked past our table several times and ignored us on our last visit. Our waiter, Natalia, was excellent once again, as did all the other wait staff. I loved the golden beets salad, despite the pickled beets, not fresh beets. However, our entrees, while the quality of the fish and seafood was excellent, the chef seemed to have forgotten the seasonings. The rockfish my husband had was bland although he liked the crab cake served on top with the imperial sauce. My shrimp and scallops looked beautiful, served on top of a bowl of pasta that would have been enough for a family of four easily, had absolutely no flavor to them, totally bland. The mountain of pasta must have absorbed whatever seasonings were used. Even the asparagus and capers were lost in the pasta. We like the ambiance of Cafe Mirage, but I hope the other entrees were more enjoyable. read more

Food was AMAZING! And great service. It is located in a strip mall so don't let that fool you! We can't wait to return!

very good service delicious food and a nice atmosphere the outdoor seating is very nice in the summer and not to hot because there's fans but you can see the sunset very nicely from the outside area read more

Hubby and I were looking for something casual and came upon Cafe Mirage after reading the Yelp reviews. We went because of the great reviews it received, and we are adding our concurrence. Delicious food, great service! What more can you ask for?! read more

We have been coming here for many years and just keep coming back! The food is fresh and imaginative. The service is friendly and efficient. Owners are amazing people that go above and beyond. Definitely worth a try if you have never been! read more

Cafe Mirage - Tomato and mozzarella - New American Near Me - Ocean City, Maryland

Cafe Mirage has amazing and unique food unlike other options in Ocean City. Cozy vibes in the off season months and relaxing outdoor patio for the summer. Make sure you make a reservation in the summer, and take advantage of the slow months if you are in town! Accommodating for large groups but can also swing by the bar when solo. I go to Cafe mirage year round, they offer dinner specials year round so you can always try something new! Service is excellent, which beyond the food will keep you coming back! read more

Cafe Mirage - New American Near Me - Ocean City, Maryland

You should put this restaurant on your list when visiting OC. The food was delicious and plentiful. The service was excellent and attentive. The outdoor patio was lovely, the indoors nothing special. Phone reservations were easy- the cafe called back well before business hours. read more

Good food! Went for my birthday meal on vacation and it checked all the boxes! Staff was great and food was solid.

My wife, daughter, and I stopped by here for a dinner on our way from Philadelphia to Ocean City, MD, on a Saturday evening in December 2023. Although given the restaurant's excellent reviews one would expect the place to be crowded on a Saturday evening, we were the only patrons at the restaurant that evening. This may have been because we were there on the 23rd of December, and the restaurant was closing down after that evening's dinner. The experience of being the only three folks seated at the restaurant was a bit surreal, but it did make sense given the time of the year, and then later on we saw that almost as soon as we left the building, the staff brought the wreaths inside and started shutting the place down. Coming to the food, which is what one cares about the most at a restaurant, I had been following the restaurant's Facebook page for a few days prior to our visit and was getting excited at seeing some of the specials that were being listed. During our visit, we ordered an appetizer from those specials - a beet salad with pan fried goat cheese, as well as an entrée - red wine and rosemary braised leg of lamb. The other entrée we got was from their regular menu - shrimp and grits - and finally for our daughter, we got the chicken tenders. The lamb was rich and flavorful and what shocked us was the price tag for that item at $22. I doubt I have ever seen a place, including food trucks not to mention sit-down places, offer that quantity of lamb for $22. For my wife for whom lamb is her favorite meat, this entrée proved to be an excellent choice. The shrimp and grits I had were nice as well, although a tad under salted. It came with a side of fresh veggies that were nicely done and flavorful. My daughter enjoyed her chicken tenders as well. The portion sizes were huge, and the chicken tenders had more fries than I ever recall seeing accompanying a kids' meal!! Prices were reasonable enough that even with all of this food, plus a drink, and a fairly generous tip, the total came to $98. While the ambience of the place isn't much to write home about, situated as it is in a generic nondescript shopping mall, we would happily come back to this place if we were in Ocean City again, attracted especially by their wonderful specials and great value-for-money. read more

Cafe Mirage is one of our "always go to" restaurants when visiting Ocean City. So many other restaurants are "corporate concepts," but although this unpretentious location in the southwest corner of the Montego Bay shopping center can be easily overlooked, it has a great mom-and-pop vibe, delicious dishes, a good selection for the whole family, and solid value, that should not be missed. On a September 2023 visit, I started with a beet salad. I don't see beet salad on anybody's menu but here, and for the past few visits, I have always ordered it. Jay's pot roast was a special, and I received a generous serving perfectly paired with mashed potatoes and green beans. Another guest in our party got the breaded flounder and it was fried to perfection. On a previous visit, I had gotten the seafood pot pie, a rich and delicious "filling" of shrimp, scallops, rockfish, and vegetables topped with a square of puff pastry and sprinkle of paprika that hit all the right notes. My wife always seems to get the steak and crabcake and it has never failed to please. Happy wife, happy life. My kids get either chicken tenders and fries or a plain grilled chicken sandwich, and they enjoy both equally. There is also a smaller steak on the kids' menu. We can never decide on dessert, so we usually order the two or three on the menu and share them. Recently, this has been salted caramel brownie bread pudding and peanut butter pie. The restaurant has both indoor and outdoor seating. On our most recent visits, the restaurant wasn't overly crowded, and our food came relatively quickly. Service has always been attentive. Be sure to check their operating days/times before you go so you're not disappointed. No credit card surcharge. read more

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This is my absolute favorite place in OC. A true local treasure! It's a bit pricier but SO worth it. They're also doing a great job with social distancing. All waiters and waitresses were properly wearing their masks and respecting space. The fresh baguettes and pesto tomatoes went together perfectly. Soft and warm. The scallops were perfectly cooked and seasoned. The grit cakes and succotash were warm and delicious. My sister got the snapper and also said it was perfect. Can not recommend enough! read more

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Not sure why this restaurant has good reviews. The food wasn't that great particularly with the price. The risotto was definitely uncooked. It was raw rice. It wasn't my plate. my friend said this risotto is something wrong, undercooked? I took one spoonful and tasted. It wasn't "undercooked" I said this is not cooked, it's raw rice. People may like al dente but it wasn't that. Who could serve uncooked rice and the server did not replace it when we said it's undercooked.. I am very disappointed and not going back. read more

One of my favorites! Crab dip and drinks are great. The scallops and grits cakes is one of the best restaurant dinners available in OCMD.

Great service and great food! Don't be deceived by the location. It is a hidden gem that you will be very pleased to have discovered.

I would say one of the better places to eat in OC. I got the mirage burger and thought it was incredible! They have a great menu that's is not just American bar food like most restaurants in that area. I would call or stop by to make a reservation early because it gets crowded. I will also say I think their cocktail menu has some great options and I enjoyed my drink while I was there. read more

The food,staff and service is top notch. Got the seafood pasta and it was incredible. Will definitely be back!

My husband and I like going to this restaurant. Seems like a lot of locals like it as well. I really like their specials that they offer. You can also go on their Facebook page and see what the specials are. During the summer, they did a dish that was scallops served over creamy corn, and great cakes, which was spectacular. I also really like their crab dip and their rib appetizer. During the summer, you must call and leave a message to see if they have room for you. They are great about calling you back. We look forward to dining there in the off-season and next summer. The staff is also very welcoming. read more

Second visit First time i thought it was good not great but good Partner didnt like it but he is picky so I went back with a friend Our fish was served less than 5 min after we ordered it and was so dry I do not think it was cooked to order it tasted like it was precooked kept warm and plated Also was tasteless as were the sides that came with it Cocktails were very good Service good but there are better places in OC Not sure why all the 5 star reviews read more

Excellent++ service from our waitress, Natalia tonight. We had the Chicken salad Sandwich, Mirage burger and the grilled chicken sandwich. ALL 3 were superb, flavorful, cooked as ordered. We had reservations which I highly recommend for an evening dinner and enjoyed the lovely outdoor patio space. read more

Cafe Mirage - Chicken Sandwich with sweet potato salad - New American Near Me - Ocean City, Maryland

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Food was absolutely delicious, good portions and fair price. Parking is readily available in a strip mall. Reservations are a must during dinner. We were seated right away at our reservation time. Staff is friendly and very quick to take your order, bring drinks and food. Inside is nice and casual attire. They also have outdoor seating and take out. Would highly recommend and would definitely go back. read more

Cafe Mirage - Red snapper with squash rissoto - New American Near Me - Ocean City, Maryland

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Excellent food, sat outside the service was excellent. Server was helpful and informative.

Wonderful meal for four! We went with a bunch of the seasonal (summer) specials. Grits (grit cakes really) were uniquely presented and a wonderful base for shrimp/chorizo and scallops. Smoked tuna dip spectacular-- just smoky enough. Tuna main course on avocado/corn mash was great too. Green bean accompaniment was soooo fresh and crisp! Tomatoes looked and tasted like they were picked ripe just before serving. Very fair prices and generous portions. Service was warm, friendly and very prompt -- our server, Natalia, was great! Definitely call and make reservations! read more

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The food and service were both amazing. This is a hidden gem. We will be back. Blackened TunaCrispy Grit CakesFilet MignonnMirage BurgerSeared Tuna read more

After many years of passing by this place, we finally gave it a try. All I can say is "wow"! Great food, generous portions, and wonderful, friendly staff. There is something for everyone. read more

Had a great meal at cafe Mirage with my family. I had the crab cake sandwich which was very good. Service was friendly and it had a relaxing atmosphere. read more

Cafe Mirage - Crab Cake Sandwich - New American Near Me - Ocean City, Maryland

Amazing staff, food, and atmosphere! The restaurant has everything you could ask for. All staff is attentive and kind, and the food is to die for. Constantly changing specials keeps me coming back! read more

Called to place a take-out order at 6:30pm on a Saturday evening and the girl on the phone said, "we aren't taking any more orders because our dining room tables just filled up at 6:00pm". WHHHAAAAATTTTT???!!! Makes no sense at all and I will never attempt to spend money in this place in the future as my girlfriend and I love to travel to Fenwick Island for weekend getaways. They just lost out pretty good because we were getting ready to drop $71 plus tax on a prime rib, lamb lollipops and fried green tomatoes. read more

I've only ever had carry out here but the food and service has been great two years in a row. We love the burgers and crab cakes.

Food was amazing Unique combination of flavors Had pork with apricot horseradish sauce was so delicious would go back for that again and again read more