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    Coastal Salt

    4.0 (646 reviews)
    Open • 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago
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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Touristy
    Classy

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    House crab cake

    We've been eating here for at least five years or so. It is always great! The food is high quality any meal of the day. The service is top notch. Everything tastes great, no standard frozen and fried. And it's wonderful to hear the waves and watch the boardwalk from their outdoor patio.

    Lynn L.

    Service was superbly done. Drink was amazing. I had some lime cooler mocktail. Food had amazing presentation. Food was deliciously made and scrumptious to the palates of my mouth. Yummy!

    Lawrence G.

    Globe trotting on Eastern Shore, Ocean City to be more specific. i have not been onnthe Ocean City beach in years and what a wonderful choice. The weather was absolutely perfect, plenty of parking on the street and we were luck to get an outside Ocean view seating. Our goal was brunch 5he pop in and out of restaurants and pubs as we walked the boardwalk. We had the most amazing young lady serving our table, and since we were celebrating a birthday, of course we started with mimosa to toast the day...the food was nothing lessnthan a culinary delight...was unable to complete my meal. If ever in the Ocean City area make it a point to stop in and do brunch....amazing!!!!!

    ROASTED CRAB CAKE Yellow rice Summer Squash & Zucchini Garlic Tomatoes
    P B.

    I wanted fish for dinner this night and the menu brought me here. Lighting was minimal, there was some natural light from the front side windows. Service was friendly and quick. No long wait. Started with a Ginger lemon-drop, I was initially not a fan but the more I sipped, the better! I ended up ordering a second-without the sugared rim. I'm sure that's why I wasn't a fan initially. The food was good but I had to take away one star for the salt added to the fish. There was a concentrated amount of salt on one half of the mahi and the same for the salmon. Not sure what was going on there but all else-no complaints. I also ordered the banana pudding bread pudding which I did not get to try but there is

    Turkey wrap and soup.  Can kind of see the cheese didn't melt...
    Karen T.

    We stopped in for a business lunch. There was only one other table in the restaurant, and the music was blaring. The waiter said he would turn it down, and I didn't even ask. He knew it was crazy. We tried to order salads, but the waiter said the restaurant was closing the next day and they didn't have the ingredients to make the salads. So, we had the deviled eggs and soup. The soup came out cold. It would have probably been good if the cheese had melted. My husband said deviled eggs were good. The view of the ocean was the best part of the lunch.

    1601 Atlantic Ave, Ocean City, MD 21842...Crabcake Burger was soooo good....Food is excellent.. Service was great, our server, Danny was very personable and efficient...Thanks, Danny.

    Their signature cocktail, strong and balanced. High note of the dinner.
    Liz D.

    This place is lauded as one of the best for drinks and seafood but I don't think they are staffed properly as our service was pretty slow despite being a table of two on the off season. A table near ours got angry and insisted on getting their food to go as they had been waiting almost 30 min for their entrees. Their cocktails were strong and well balanced, and their pork sandwich had exactly what described but the bread was barely holding on and desperately needed more acid. It's an outdoor/indoor space right on the beach which is fun and the space had its regulars, they just need to get the pacing and balance.

    2024 | $36.00 | Roasted Crab Cake - mostly filler. Not worth the price. Bad representation for a MD Crab Cake. Not recommended.
    Jason W.

    Aug. 2025 | Mixed Emotions Dining Experience Customer service - 5 out of 5 Wait time - 2 out of 5 (appetizer) Cleanliness - 5 out of 5 Atmosphere - 4 out of 5 Food quality - 3 out of 5 We tried Coastal Salt last year and left disappointed. Told ourselves we wouldn't return, but the South Pacific Snapper lured me back, and here come the mixed emotions as per my title. Pros: - That Snapper? Phenomenal. Caribbean vibes in every bite. Generous portion and balanced flavor. Sweetness from the coconut & mango, accompanied by mild spice, and brightness. One of my favorite dishes in OCMD. - Jake, our waiter, gave it his all to smooth out the experience. Cons: - Appetizer never arrived until after entrées were finished. Jake comped it, but it added to the chaos. - My son couldn't eat here due to a nut allergy. What he wanted (burger, mac & cheese) wasn't safe, so we settled for chicken & potatoes a-la-cart. The bill showed $10 for dry chicken, & $9 for bland potatoes. - My wife's mashed potatoes were cold, but quickly replaced by the manager. Despite better entrées this year, except for my son's, we won't return. Between allergy limitations and service stumbles, we're not the target audience. Still, I'd recommend it to those without dietary concerns, and strongly recommend the South Pacific Snapper. Score: 19/25 for a grade C for 2025.

    Fried deviled eggs
    Jacqueline V.

    Shocker.... Who closes at 10 on a Saturday at the beach? Menu offered great selections of Apps and seafood, but staff were ready to go. They stopped taking orders at 9:30. I Sat at the bar and the bar staff turned 2 groups of 4 and a solo patron away - from drinks! They are losing money by turning bar patrons away. Staff were focused on closing.. at 9:30pm, I quickly ordered fried deviled eggs... and was disappointed. The panko seasoning was tasteless. Although the presentation and plating was creative. I was underwhelmed by staff customer service.

    Marianna F.

    We started with a dozen raw oysters from Virginia. They were deliciously plump and briny, chilled to perfection. I had the lump crab cake sandwich on a brioche bun with arugula and tartar sauce with fries. The blue crab was generous. My sister had the Crab Cobb Salad. It was a work of art! It was stacked like a tower with layer upon layer with Crab Meat, Corn, Avocado, Bitter Greens, Pico De Gallo, Bacon, Shaved Asparagus, and Avocado Lime Vinaigrette. Amazing!

    Oysters

    Everything was great but please don't go here expecting a cheap meal. 2 margaritas alone cost me $28 Seating inside is nice if you're seeking air conditioning outdoor seating is nice for the beach scenery. The waitress was nice. Just again won't be visiting more than once due to massive bill at the end. The story of OCMD though I suppose.

    Hui-Ling W.

    Whether it's breakfast or dinner, Coastal Salt is our go-to spot in OCMD. The food is consistently high-quality; the seafood nachos and snapper are personal favorites from our latest meal. The service is always top-notch and very welcoming. Huge shoutout to Danny for being so attentive and making sure we had a great time! It's rare to find a place that is this accommodating every single visit. Can't wait to return.

    Location

    The food is just ok. I would call this average and nothing especial about it. American food. I thought it was more high end based on the location and aesthetic of the place. But it wasn't. It reminds me of food from like TGI Fridays. However, the location is great. Right on the beach. Cocktails were decent. Pricey for average food. Service was ok.

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    Great food and drinks, and the service is always excellent. I always make sure I get to coastal salt at least once a season.

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    Are your beers on tap?

    We do not have beers on tap.

    Hi where can we access the kids menu? Thank you!

    Didn't see kids menu was there. Found this online. Hope helps....… 

    Are well behaved dogs allowed on deck?

    Yes! On the boardwalk patio and at the rum bar! Ask for a bowl of water too! Coastal is soooo kind!

    Are they able to make all vegetarian options vegan?

    Yes they do have Vegetarian o meals, I'm not sure about Vegan meals.

    Do you take reservations?

    No we do not.

    Do you have outdoor seating?

    Yes we do

    Do you take reservations? There would be a group of 11 of us next Saturday 10/3/2020.

    We do not take reservations, however if you have a large group coming please call the restaurant about an hour before your arrival so that we can do our best to make arrangements to accommodate your group.

    Where can I find the breakfast menu?

    Hi Becky- please find our breakfast menu at https://www.facebook.com/CoastalSaltOC/menu/

    Does this place have a kids menu?

    Hi Becky- yes we do have a kids menu.

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