It's not an Ocean City family vacation without multiple trips to Kessel's! During our week at the…read moreshore, we visited Kessel's three times: takeout on our first night, ice cream mid-week, and an early dine-in dinner before heading home. As always, each of our three experiences this July were fantastic, with our last shining the most. We typically do take-out on night number one, and like in years past, the food is always ready on time and prepared as ordered. We ordered an array of items including Cheesesteaks, Chicken Caesar Wrap, Burgers, Grilled Cheese, Fries, and Onion Rings. Everyone enjoyed what they ordered. The line stretched around the side of the building the night we stopped for ice cream, but it moved quickly. Staff efficiently took orders, prepared cones and sundaes, and kept the line moving despite the large crowd. While take-out is always great from Kessel's, I will always prefer dining in! You really can't beat the old-school diner vibes and decor, and the service is outstanding. Julia, our server, did an incredible job with our party of 7. She was highly attentive, frequently checked in, and really added to our experience. My Cheesesteak Hoagie with hot peppers may have been my favorite thing I've ordered from Kessel's to date, but it's hard to go wrong with anything on the menu. The burgers and wraps are also solid choices. I also ordered a fresh Peach Sundae and I highly recommend! Julia even made my sundae herself in addition to waiting tables, and it tasted every bit as good as it looked. Absolutely picture-worthy! Kessel's is a cash-only establishment, but for seven people--including sandwiches, burgers, wraps, multiple orders of fries, and a few desserts--the total was just over $100. That's an incredible value especially at the Jersey Shore. Kessel's will always be a staple of our family vacations and continues to be a highlight for our nieces. If you've yet to experience breakfast, lunch, dinner, or just an ice cream sundae from this adorable, little, retro-feeling diner, please pay them a visit. I think you'll be glad you did.

The so-called Kessel's Korner wages war on man's senses from the very outset of one's foray into…read moreits hallowed halls. Be not afraid, for it is a necessary part of the process. It is normal to find oneself with a peculiar sense of being without time, and being within a coca-cola controlled dimension between ours and that of our forebears. It is crucial that you ignore any compunction to run screaming out the front door and onto the streets of Ocean City. I assure you, they are not there. What you see through those windows is an illusion to illicit comfort in your mortal mind. In actuality you have been removed to an extra-temporal imposition of Americana-kitsch. Once you have reconciled this fact and cleansed yourself of any unclean thoughts you may proceed to your booth, where you will order one cheeseburger and one strawberry milkshake. It is important that you order only these two items, as ordering any others will upset the delicate harmonics that weave our world with it. You will enjoy them. You will Pay. Only now will you be returned to our reality. It is an archaic anti-theft measure, but it is an effective one. You will leave. Be safe.

My favorite....the avacado BLT on the best seeded roll on the island. All of the ingredients are…read morefresh. The French Fries are exceptional also. No one else has fries that taste this good.

We wanted to try a really good lobster roll and friends who have lived in Ocean City for decades…read morerecommended this place. They were right - it was really good. Only issue is the wait. We couldn't call to order because the phone lines were busy after they opened so we went there to order in person. The wait to get our lobster rolls & Okd Bay fries took about 50 minutes, but it was worth it because this lobster roll was delicious. Probably one of the best I've ever had.

Bring some coin. It's worth it. It can be greasy and salty but the burgers are filling and…read morehearty. Had the Jalapeno. Fries and shakes with the other burgers in my party. $80. But that includes many add ons. I would not make it a habit to come here. But, once in awhile was worth it. Shakes are well above average.

This place is my favorite burger place they have the best selection of burgers out of any place in…read moresouth jersey and their burgers are Slamming and I mean Slamming! Not to mention their Milkshakes thick, creamy as hell they have that old school real shake flavor and the fries just as delicious and last but definitely not least the serving the people in that place are what we call old school friendly you pick your stuff up at the counter the people are really friendly we had a nice conversation we were laughing It was like I was hanging out with friends I'd say I'd be back but I've already been back multiple times!

My niece wanted a burger of course she did So we decided to check out this place…read more First thing I noticed I love how spacious the place is! It didn't feel crowded and we were able to just sit, relax and enjoy. Now the burger YUM! I'm not gonna lie, I was a little hesitant because a burger was definitely NOT what I had in mind that night lol. But my niece made a great choice because it was actually really good! Sometimes you just have to listen to the kids Great choice, niece! We enjoyed it and I'm glad we gave this place a try!

I sat at the bar. The bartender was awesome. She was fast, social and very professional. She…read moreconstantly checked on me to see how everything was and refilled my drink without having me ask. I ordered her recommendation of the 3 sliders and a side Caesar. Surprisingly, the sliders were great. I enjoyed the one with mushrooms the most. Really good experience here. Made my stay at the hotel even better.

Nice burgers, and EXCELLENT fries. Really nice customer service and it was done very quickly. We…read morehad a variety of burgers but the Kona burger was the clear winner!

Great burgers and fries good service and nice location…read more Have eaten here several times. Never disappointed

We had such a great experience at the Varsity Inn! The fun atmosphere made it the perfect spot for…read moreour party of eight. We were seated immediately at the open bar, which was a great start to the day! The service was truly first class. When they realized they had run out of milk for my granddaughter, they didn't just apologize, they actually ran to the store to get more! That level of care and customer service was above and beyond. Friendly staff, great energy, and exceptional hospitality all around. We'll definitely be back!

We have been visiting Varsity Inn for nearly 25 years now and have always enjoyed it…read more We visited a couple days ago, and food and service was very good, as usual. Wjat was upsetting is that we noticed they are now adding hidden costs to your meal. I had a steak sandwich with onions and peppers. They charged me $2 for onions and $2 for peppers, adding an extra $4 for the meal. The added cost was not indicated on the menu, nor did the server disclose it. Another person changed out their two slices of standard toast for a slice of whole grain. That was a $1 added charge. Visitors should check their bills closesly since Varsity Inn seems to now want to add a charge for any little thing. The following night, I had a hamburger at another restaurant, and there was not an added charge for onion. Looks like we'll go elsewhere so we don't get hit with added, hidden charges.

Glad to see them on 55th st, a great choice for a sandwich, especially their chicken cutlets, and…read moreany hoagie.

Fresh, reasonably priced and well crafted. Also in the order were two salads. They were enormous!…read more Plus, they use Luccios rolls. Check out that sesame seed roll. Tastes like it came right from Philly

All good eats! We chose to eat inside and service was real quick! Think we got our food in less…read morethan 5 minutes! I loveee sweet sauces so I knew teriyaki would hit when we saw it, and they did not hold back on the sauce! (I LOVE saucey). I'm allergic to anchovies so I can't give review on the salad, but my best friend said it was real good! Everything looked so pretty on the plate too. Also the table had some waves on it and thought that was pretty! Good eats = Good day, so we were happy

Very high prices for mediocre food on the Ocean City boardwalk. We spent almost $70 for a lunch…read morefor two. That's with soft drinks.

Owner was super friendly and nice. It was their third day open on the Boardwalk. Gave us free…read moresamples of his famous Fruit Freeze. Healthy alternative to the traditional water ices as it has no dyes or stabilizers in it. Very basic whole food ingredients. Burgers were awesome. Gluten free and vegetarian options as well. We'll certainly be back and hope they have a great first season on the Boardwalk!

We had such an amazing experience! Every single staff member was welcoming and friendly, and the…read morefood was delicious! We were able to sit at some of the barstools they have available during our visit. The food came out hot and fresh. Excellent mozzarella sticks - they were nice and crispy. The burger and fries were both excellent as well. Multiple staff members came up to us to ensure the food came out okay. We will definitely be returning!

This place was way cool. Great pizza, tons of beers and awesome atmosphere! We just happen to drop…read moreby this past weekend and had a blast. A band from Nashville was playing and they were lots of fun. Next time we are in town, we will definitely check Tennessee Ave again.

I had heard of the Tennessee Avenue Beer Hall for years, but did not know very much about it…read more However, our recent summer trip was on some quieter days of the week, so we were looking for new adventures and decided to venture to the bar. The place was located on a deserted side street about a block and a half inland from the boardwalk. As we approached, we heard a bustling crowd in their outdoor space; the place seemed packed. We walked passed the garden and headed inside through the main entrance to find their casual bar and dining area. There were only a few local patrons, and it was definitely quiet. However, outside, there was a large fundraising event taking up a good deal of seats, but the Beer Hall was also allowing random folks like us to join the vibe. We were thrilled about this, since there was a live cover band in the yard, while the indoor atmosphere was much more subdued. The outdoor space included a small bar with stools, loads of picnic tables, a few couches, a fire pit surrounded by Adirondack and rocking chairs, and even a cornhole set. We grabbed some cozy chairs around the unlit fire pit and started to review the menu. We were not hungry, so we skipped the cuisine, but the catering food available to the event attendees looked and smelled delicious. While the place was known for their massive beer selection, we decided to indulge in a pitcher of Perfect Tenn Margaritas. The pitcher was a phenomenal deal at $45, when it was already $15 for a glass. Plus, we were able to get over 6 glasses from it. The outdoor bar was rows deep, so one of the staff members recommended that I order from the indoor bar instead, since it was not at all crowded. The bartender was a complete sweetheart and coordinated with another nice employee to help me carry the pitcher and cups outside to avoid any spills. The margarita had sounded great with its composition of Patron Silver Tequila, Patrón Citrónge Orange, and Triple Sec. However, while I had noticed those intricate details, I somehow glossed over the fact that the drink was premade and available on tap. I would not normally mind this, but it did make me question if it was actually using those higher-end ingredients. The bartender also alternated pours of the tapped cocktail and a bottle of lime juice, which led to the drink being beyond acidic and sweet. I had about a glass and half and left the rest of the pitcher for my drinking partner. I adored the fun outdoor garden, welcoming staff, and diversified menu, but the margarita was just way too tart for my liking.