OCEAN CITY, MD: Bad Monkey is officially your all‑day, dog friendly hangout. Breakfast, lunch,…read moredinner, drinks -- they got it covered. We hit their West OC bayfront deck (leashed and friendly dogs welcome!) and loved the American‑style menu, full bar, and 2‑for‑1 happy hour drinks. Brayden took great care of us -- we will definitely be back on our next trip.

We showed up around 10am for a late breakfast and the place was cute. Every table gets…read morecomplimentary monkey bread to start and unfortunately ours was so stale and hard we could barely bite into it. I ordered the Hungry Monkey ($19.95). It comes with 2 eggs, homemade white toast, breakfast potatoes, 2 pancakes, and a meat option we skipped since we're vegetarian. The pancakes were unmemorable and somehow even the syrup was bland. There were so many potatoes and I was excited when I saw the portion, but they all came out cold, shriveled, and slightly burnt at the same time, which was a bummer. One thing to know if you have any food allergies: the potatoes come mixed with peppers and onions and it's not on the menu. We asked if we could get them without and were told no. Just something to keep in mind.

If you are exploring Ocean City, MD and head a little outside the town to Berlin, MD, add Forgotten…read more50 Distilling to your list. They are a craft distillery + restaurant with a dog friendly outdoor patio. We grabbed a flight of four spirits and it is the perfect way to sample what they do best. Their menu also has cocktails, craft beer, wine, and mocktails. They serve classic American dishes and have a dedicated gluten‑free menu, which is a huge win for anyone with dietary needs. Parts of the patio are shaded, but the front area gets strong sun so keep an extra eye on your pup. The staff will bring out water and if you have one, bring a cooling mat. Great drinks and a dog friendly atmosphere that makes it easy to relax and hang out.

Cool place with outdoor seating and 2 seperate indoor bars. Service was on the slower side…read moreespecially with drinks. The staff however was friendly and attentive. They have a seperate gluten free menu in with their main menu 5/5 The Brussel sprouts appetizer were delicious with plenty of bacon flavor. 3/5 The sweet potato fries while cooked perfect lacked flavor. A hit of olive oil and some parsley would have made them a home run. 4/5 The wings were again cooked well but could have used more sauce. 3/5 Shrimp tacos had two giant pieces of shrimp on them which made them difficult to eat but the flavor was decent

A really nice find, we love to hit up Berlin because it's a cute town but they keep impressing us…read morewith the food options they have too. The atmosphere is really chill but also clean, elevated, and family-friendly. The waitress was super nice. As northerners, we loved the unique Buffalo fried oysters dish.

We went twice in one week - that's how good this place is! Out with friends on Wednesday for our…read morefirst visit: everything was delicious. We shared arancini and mussels as apps. The sauces on both were chef's kiss. Three had burgers and I had mushroom bahn mi. All were delicious, including their homemade chips and fries. Returned Friday with other friends. We had to have arancini again, Thai clams, and a burratta/tomato salad. Excellent. Friends enjoyed fish tacos and a shrimp bowl. My dish was a miss this time: salmon bowl with overcooked fish and accompaniments that just didn't work. Plus everything came out at once. It was a Friday evening and fairly busy - maybe that's why the timing was off. No matter - we plan to keep returning and enjoying more of their excellent food, drinks and service. The place is seat yourself, so plan accordingly.

Stopped in here on the 4th of July for some quick drinks and ended up having a few. The bartender…read morewas superb and even offered a good pizza place that was also good. Went in the next day for dinner and the service and food were amazing yet again. Enjoyed it so much I bought some merchandise. Look back to going back again.

OCEAN CITY, MD: Shenanigans Irish Pub is the perfect Irish‑pub‑on‑the‑boardwalk vibe, and their…read moreoceanfront outdoor seating is fully dog friendly, so your pup gets the view right along with you. We loved sitting outside watching the boardwalk crowd and listening to the waves while digging into American and Irish comfort food, they even have a Beyond plant‑based burger. The drink list is stacked with cocktails, Irish beers on tap, and a seriously good lineup of Irish whiskeys, and so much more! Leashed and friendly dogs are welcome on the patio, and part of it stays shaded, which was perfect for cooling off. A super fun, laid‑back stop with great views and great drinks.

As you can see we were here for the first time in March 2024. This was our second visit after…read morealmost 2 years. I returned here with my friend on Friday for happy hour around 3:45 PM. The main bar was not crowded when we first arrived so we easily scored two bar stools with backs overlooking the south side of the bar. The bar started to fill up after 4 PM. A guy with a guitar sang some songs as per last time. The views of the Atlantic ocean and the bay are great from the Vista rooftop bar and restaurant. . They now offer many flavors of margaritas. Before we left the bar, all high tops were full with customers including customers who were waiting for our bar stools. Some customers seized the high tops, while some went to the secondary bar. A second bartender was called in when the bar became very busy. I opted for my three strawberry margaritas with salted rims for $8 each. I also enjoyed my Tsunami Wontons with Atlantic lobster, jumbo lump crab, avocado, pico de gallo, and wasabi and red pepper coulis for $20. The happy hour menu is different from when we last visited. Bartender Mark served both of us very well. My friend and I split our bill in half. My share of our bill was $49 including a 3% credit card surcharge, but excluding gratuity. We agreed we will return here again for happy hour.

The food was incredible, the bread for the table was mouth watering good, summer salad with fresh…read morewatermelon and feta, crab dip , burrata and Brussels sprouts were all delicious. The portion of seafood risotto was very large and we split it between 3 ladies, it was so amazing with lots of lobster bits and perfectly cooked large scallops and shrimp. Drinks were well done and we ended it all with wonderful and strong espresso martinis. The waiter service was impeccable, our waiter was courteous and endearing and took excellent care of us, clearly had a lot of experience and as busy as he was he still happily took pictures for us The atmosphere was ideal in the patio and I'm glad we ate there as it was very crowded and noisy inside. But the view from the rooftop was beautiful and it all really was just perfect

Stopped here on a Friday night after licking our elbows at the Poor Girls Open weighins…read more 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.

Hubby and I came here before noon on a weekday for brunch. We ordered the veggie omelette with…read moreprovolone 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.

Well this was one of my go to places but after our last experience it will be our last. Food was…read moredecent Sticky ribs were very fatty and bony. The thing that really made me angry was the lady across from us ordered a medium rare steak. She cut into and you could see that it was more medium well from where I was sitting. Manager came over and proceeded to tell her that her steak was cooked correctly. Then didn't even take it off her bill. We were going to stay here over Halloween but after that encounter we canceled our trip. Oc Maryland is more like a town fair with subpar food anymore.

food was decent and a bit slow especially since it was just us and another table for dinner. keep…read morein mind that this restaurant is inside a hotel sharing space with a pool if you don't mind watching people swim while eating

(June 2026) A couple…read moreof years ago, I bookmarked this restaurant just because my wife and I drove by it. At the time, we had just eaten dinner at a nearby fancy restaurant that was underwhelming. Last night, we finally made it in. As other reviewers have pointed out, parking is limited but got a spot as our reservation was at 4:45pm. In other restaurants, at times I would observe other servers being better than ours. However last night, I felt we had the best server. Olya was very good care of us and was really friendly. As for dinner, whenever my wife and I go to Italian restaurants, we tend to split items. We got the Insalata di Cesare ($15), Margherita pizza ($18), and Polpette ($14) which are 3 meatballs mixed with beef and pork. We ended dinner by splitting the cheesecake ($12) that included chocolate chips and a small cannoli on top. The only minor change I'd recommend is to change the croutons in the salad as they were really hard. Otherwise, everything else was absolutely fantastic!

Whole family really enjoyed everything at this charming restaurant! Service was outstanding! We…read moreloved the oil&vinegar bread dipper, meatballs appetizer, STAGIONE salad with fresh berries and cheese (was the favorite salad I've had ever!), AMERICANA pizza just right from the woodfire oven and lasagna! We were early without a reservation, but seemed like planning ahead might save a wait at busy times.