Whenever my brother and I are in town we make it a goal to hit Sneaky Pete's. On a side note, if it is off season make sure to go early because it might close early keeping in mind that it is located in a gazebo on a dock. Now you go to SP's for 4 reasons: Atmosphere, beer, cream of crab soup, and the food. We have yet to try anything that wasn't great tasting and the soup is amazing (my brother calls it a meal in itself). They have a full bar and offer their own brewery's beers. We generally sit at the bar and the service is excellent, but we've also gotten to know the bartender over the years and she is great. Middle of the afternoon, soup and appetizers. Almost evening, soup and one of the handhelds or signatures. Touristy, yes. Fake touristy, no. You get the great food level of Hooper's but in a more laid back atmosphere. read more

Sneaky Pete's is an PV staple! The view were stunning and the food was top-notch for the price. Great value for money, and the atmosphere was lively and fun. Highly recommend! Also love the flags to help communicate with your waiter. read more

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(July 2025) My wife and I arrived in Ocean City today just in time for lunch. Upon walking into Hooper's, the hostess directs us to go through the back door, down the stairs, and over the bay. At the end, we ended up here at Sneaky Pete's. This has a fun laid-back beach atmosphere, which is apropos. For lunch, I ordered the Signature Sandwich, which is a crab cake on a pretzel roll ($28). I upgraded my chips for fries. My wife got the regular crab cake sandwich ($23). She upgraded her chips for the corn on the cob (additional $3). Tori was our server and she was great. Lunch was excellent, and glad we made it in for our first meal on our latest Ocean City trip. read more

Ever wondered what happens when a beach bar decides to embrace chaos as a business model? Welcome to Sneak Pete's, where your liver comes to vacation and your dignity goes to retire. The bartenders pour with the confidence of someone who failed math but excelled in generosity. Their Orange Crush is less of a drink and more of a spiritual experience - strong enough to make you think buying that beach timeshare might actually be a good idea. The margaritas are so potent they should come with a warning label and a designated driver. Picture a place where Jimmy Buffett meets Jersey Shore, with a dash of "I swear this seemed cleaner in the dark." The decor appears to have been curated by a drunk mermaid with a Amazon Prime account. But somehow, after two of their cocktails, it all starts making perfect sense. The staff operates on "beach time," which is somewhere between "whenever" and "eventually." But they're so friendly you'll forget you've been waiting for your check since last Tuesday. Overall, Sneak Pete's is like that questionable decision you keep making every summer - not exactly classy, probably not the healthiest choice, but guaranteed to give you stories worth telling (or desperately trying to forget). Just remember: what happens at Sneak Pete's stays at Sneak Pete's... mainly because you won't remember most of it anyway. Pro tip: If you're still able to pronounce "Worcestershire sauce" correctly, you haven't experienced the full Sneak Pete's effect yet. read more

Sneaky Pete's - Seafood Near Me - Ocean City, Maryland

We really enjoyed eating on the boats and the crab cakes were awesome.....the waitress was attentive and very nice!!!

Just for the experience of dining on a docked boat with a bunch of friends is a great experience. The food were so-so, for me nothing special, and the servers were nice. Some kids meal include a frisbee (which serves as a plate). They offered free picture but the photographer doesn't count "1, 2, 3" so some of us were not ready for a one-shot only opportunity. So of course, we didn't buy any picture offering, I even forgot the free photo on the table, our faces were too small and unrecognizable anyway. LOL. The walkway smell on the side of the resto is not inviting. 18% tip already included on the check. It's a great place for instagrammable pics! Even with a 3-star rating, I still recommend you trying it though. read more

Sneaky Pete's - Seafood Near Me - Ocean City, Maryland

I've been eating crabs for 30 years. Don't think I can ever eat another. Most disgusting meal I've ever eaten. Wet mushy cold crab is what we were served. Felt like after having ordered a dozen we needed to power through. Not sure that we will make the night without having to empty our guts. Side note. Service was good read more

I Love The crab pretzel here! I get it everything I come. It is such a great establishment with nice views being outside and on the water. The service is always great. read more

I've been going to Hoopers for years with my family. Tonight the wait for Hoopers was over an hour so we opted to try Sneaky Pete's instead. The menu is a bit different than Hoopers but they still have my favorite seafood platter, which unlike Hoopers it is served with fries and corn on the cob. Food was delicious! I highly suggest the boom boom shrimp appetizer or one of their soups to start! The bartender also made the best orange crush I've had while in OC! The ambiance, service, and food are all top tier! read more

Sneaky Pete's - The view - Seafood Near Me - Ocean City, Maryland

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Came here for a dinner trip. Really wanted blue crab and had planned to go to Hooper's. Unfortunately, Hoopers couldnt take us for a while. While my group of 4 decided on what to do, Michelle approached and suggested we give Sneaky Pete's a try. We decided to check it out. It was CUTE! Right on the water. Perfect ambiance. Probably not the best for intoxicated people or folx with bad balance since you have to walk down a planked deck to get to the restaurant. The menu is a tiny bit different than Hooper's but they still offer the good stuff that you would come for. One of the members of my party was even able to order an appetizer from the Hooper's side and have it bought over to our table. I got the AYCE crab and they kept coming and they were always hot even if some of them were kinda light. The service was amazing. Michelle stopped by several times to chat and tell us a bit about the place. It was like visiting an old friend. The view was lovely. The food was amazing. The service was fantastic. I'd definitely go back again...and again read more

The drinks were terrible, we didn't get them until halfway thru dinner which should have been removed from our bill ... our server Jake was great, BUT the bartender was over his head and obviously wasn't one of the best ... very disappointed read more

We ate here on a busy Monday night. Our waitress, Faith, was awesome. We sat in one of the boats. My wife gets seasick easily, but it wasn't too bad for her. I had the crab cake platter. They were awesome crab cakes. A lot of folks go for the all you can eat crab. It looked good, but I'm not a fan of working that hard for a little bit of meat. The fries and chicken strips were excellent too. Also, the spicy ranch was great. It is a bit pricey. And, the menu is focused almost solely on seafood. But, that's why we came. It's a touristy seafood joint. And, they do that well. read more

Sneaky Pete's - Crab cake platter. Corn was good, but wish it was shucked and had butter. - Seafood Near Me - Ocean City, Maryland

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Went there for dinner. I had the 2lbs crab legs. They were so meaty. The order came with corn on the cob. For the appetizer, we ordered the steam class bucket. They were good size. My son ordered the all you can eat crab. He had 4 trays because they were so good. The waitress made sure we had everything we needed. Drinks were good. They have mixed drinks and beer. They do get very busy, so there's a minor wait. It's a must try. There's indie and outdoor seating. The view is amazing. Will go back again when in the area. read more

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Food was so delicious. Duh right in and didn't get any pictures other than the appetizer which was also amazing.! read more

Sneaky Pete's - Ruben empanadas - Seafood Near Me - Ocean City, Maryland

The ambiance is what drew me into this place. I love hoopers for the all you can eat and the finger licking chicken but today due to it being a Thursday hoopers was not open but their dock bar "Sneaky Pete's" was. My daughter loved the idea of eating in a boat that was actually in the water, how cool and I must agree however the menu is very limited like VERY to the point I struggled to find something to eat or that spoke my palette. I ordered the steak and frites and was told they were out. At this dockside bar they do not offer the full hoopers menu so no famous fried chicken or sides other than fries or corn. Our waiter was the sweetest. read more

Sometimes simple is the best thing. Every time we drove over the bridge, we just had a fascination looking at this little restaurant on a pier. When my husband and I stopped in, we had a choice of sitting in the restaurant/bar area or in a boat tied to the dock. What a genius way to squeeze in more seating. We took the first available, which was the restaurant. Had yummy fruity drinks and seafood and enjoyed every minute of the view, the waiter, the experience. We'll be back, I've got to sit in one of those boats now. read more

This place was recommended by a friend and I'm so glad we listened! We were sat on a patio overlooking water and other incredible views. There were two waitresses for our table who were both very attentive and friendly. I ordered the all you can eat meal, and it truly was unbelievable. Never had blue crabs before so the waitress gave me a tutorial and now I'm a pro! Excellent dinner spot and we also had 3 kids, (2 babies with us)! read more

$75 Dozen Large. Best deal in OC. Don't bother going all the way out to 611 and or north of Inlet. These are much larger for less, right at the bridge. Best view of bayside and Great service as always. read more

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Great place to be. The bay is lovely. Food is delicious. Service is top notch. Location is easy to get to. read more

Sneaky Pete's - Snow crab and Seafood Platter - Seafood Near Me - Ocean City, Maryland

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My wife and I go here about 2 to 3 times a year. This time I also had the same menu, but was disappointed. Because I tried the signature menu here, Awesome Clawsome, but noticed that 2 Blue crabs were missing. But no one explained what was included, and they didn't know until the final checkout. I won't visit again in the future. I think it's unfriendly. read more

Hailey great Server friendly checked back frequently FRESH!!! CRABS OMG They we're bringing them in fresh by the bushel Sooo good! (I was so hungry I forgot to take a picture of them lol) All you can eat $50! read more

We love Sneaky Pete's at Hooper's Crab House. Besides steamed crabs, we enjoyed smoked fish dip that was outstanding, and I'm particular about not eating fishy tasting food. The crabs were hot, freshly steamed, and spiced to perfection. Christian was a friendly and delightful server. read more

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What a great place to have a cocktail on the water. Loved the bar and the craft cocktails. Logan was an awesome bartender. I can't wait to revisit and dine on crabs. read more

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I really do love Sneaky Pete's. It's one of those places many people have come time and time again and revisit every year. Staff is always pretty friendly (in Hooper's and here) and food / drinks are solid. Obviously crabs are very good. They used to have baskets of claws (but not on menu anymore), but even the non seafood items are solid. Prime Rib Sandwich, Hamburger, and Pulled Pork were surprisingly good (and wasn't expecting them). Really though, you're paying for a wonderful atmosphere of a pier house type of place with the summer breeze blowing, and the view of the water....and it's worth every single penny. You're on vacation, and this place (which is very unassuming), might become your favorite as it's not very crowded. NOTE: I don't recommend leaky Pete's....wait the extra time and sit in Sneaky's read more

This place has a very fun vibe! It was nice to be out on the water under the shade. Our server was friendly, helpful and knowledgeable of the menu. The food was good - we had the empanadas and fish tacos. They were creative and tasty, although the sauce on top of the empanadas was pretty salty (it may have had old bay in it?) For the price, we would have liked 3 tacos instead of 2. Also, beware the drink prices. The fresh pineapple frozen drink was $20 and I couldn't tell if they had put the rum in. I definitely didn't notice the dark rum floater that it was supposed to have. We'd definitely return, but probably not for drinks. read more

Great place to eat. Go out back and get a seat on one of the boats to have dinner. We had crabs, crab chowder, and refillable drinks. Worth every dime. read more

Sneaky Pete's - A stadium cup from Sneaky Pete's - Seafood Near Me - Ocean City, Maryland

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Went to the first ever Jellyfish Festival in OC and stopped at Sneaky Pete's on the way home. While some may like to eat in the barn at Hooper's inside I love eating crabs on the bay (backyard of Hooper's). I'm a sucker for the water view. Enjoyed my basket of crab claws for $9.00 and 1/2 pound of steamed shrimp $12.00 (the shrimp were actually big). The crabby pretzel for $11.00 I probably will not order again the pretzel which is covered in a CRAB DIP SPREAD basically is a pretzel with not any crab on it. LOL They don't offer any other IPA beers other than the FIn City beer which they make in house. The only beer my friend and I like is "Poor Man'' ABV 6.6%. Kirsten always make you feel welcome at the bar and is a super multi tasker! read more

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Good service great entrees, best location! Glad we went before the dinner time rush, came out to a line of cars searching for a parking spot. read more

Sneaky Pete's - View from table - Seafood Near Me - Ocean City, Maryland

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For all the crab lovers.... After a fun day at the beach and before your long drive home be sure to stop by Sneaky Pete's in Ocean City. Our server Acacia was phenomenal, very attentive, friendly, helpful and personable. We didn't want for anything. The all you can eat crabs were reasonably priced and very meaty, a crab lovers heaven. We got way more then our money's worth. The kids will also enjoy Sneaky Petes because you are seated on an actual boat to eat when dining in and the whole table is their canvas for coloring. I am looking forward to returning with friends and family soon. read more

Going in knowing of the "tourist restaurant" reputation didn't prepare me enough. We were seated at the boat tables which were great and the most redeeming part of the experience. Our table got mojitos and waters. At a $9 price point, the mojito was small compared to local competitors but was tasty. My fiancee ordered the Nantucket Bucket listed at $38 (the same as the all you can eat crab option). The menu lists this item as: 1 lb. lobster, snow crab legs, clams, mussels, shrimp and corn. Sounds great! But what we received wasn't. The lobster was what you would expect, one small bunch of snow crab legs, one mussel and one empty mussel shell, two clams, two shrimp, and an ear of corn. These items were not freshly prepared nor did they come in the volume expected for the price tag. I planned on getting boardwalk food layer thus only got the pulled pork sandwich for myself. The meat was dry and a small amount of bbq was squirted on top. The bun was soggy on the bottom as if it had sat in water. The cole slaw was served warm and was off putting. Service as adequate though I didn't receive flatware even after asking despite there only being 2 other tables. I do not recommend this location and certainly wouldn't go here again. read more

Sneaky Pete's - Pulled pork - Seafood Near Me - Ocean City, Maryland

For starters, this place is located on the water. The restaurant is attached to Hoopers. Just go towards the patio and you'll find sneaky Pete's. Hoopers and Sneaky Pete's is owner by the same people and they have similar menu. The view here is just so fabulous we had to stop. Matt was our server. He did such an amazing job making sure we had everything we needed. He even went to Hoopers to get us oysters which came out delicious! The crab legs were perfectly portioned served with white corn. read more

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Crabs were amazing! I loved the spice they used. The staff was so welcoming and friendly. Garrity was our waiter, he was very nice and we had wonderful conversations as the lunch rush slowed down. read more

I do not always eat crabs but when I do I eat them on a pirate ship. At first I was excited about eating lunchtime crabs at sneaky petes. It's one of the few places open for AYCE crabs on the water for lunch. When I came in (note: it's behind Hoopers on the docks), they sat me on a barge attached to the dock that looked like a pirate ship, and I excitedly texted my dining companion that we were seated in the pirate ship cause I am mentally about ten years old, he ended up replying with "oh good, for a second there I thought we were going to have a normal meal for once." So there's that, I guess not everyone loves meals in a pirate ship, including the guy next to me who slowly turned green and boat wakes got the best of him (this place is conveniently located next to a jet ski rental place on the water so expect a little motion in the ocean with your meal). We ended up ordering a dozen large crabs because it seemed more economical than the AYCE option ($31 for medium and large crabs), hushpuppies and a pitcher of honey wheat beer. Honestly, I thought the crabs were quite good and sizeable and not too overloaded with their old bay like seasoning. The beer tasted a little skunked. I only made it through two crabs and about 5 claws, when I felt a little ill and stopped my crab feast. It's a little unusual because well I never give up on crabs and also after years of sailing, surfing, living on the water, and kayaking, I have my sea legs. I felt ill throughout the day and well into the night, without any other food in my system either the beer or crabs might be suspect. My friend was ill as well. So be warned, the next time you eat crabs on a pirate ship keep the crab shell bucket close. read more

Sneaky Pete's - Seafood Near Me - Ocean City, Maryland

We happened to eat at Sneaky Pete's by accident. Our reservations were for Hooper's but the wait was still 30mins. As we grabbed a beer and walked around we took a walk along the dock to Sneaky Pete's. They said they had a table open so we took it. Sneaky Pete's consists of (2) boats docked with tables and a small building at the end of the pier. They have most of the same items that Hoopers has except the all you can eat crabs is just crabs and corn. When you have the all you can eat at Hoopers you get the fried chicken, hush puppies etc.. On the end of the table there is a flag that is used to let your server know what you need. Depending on where you have the flag your server will know if you need to order or want the check. There is a parking meter on the end of the table that collects money to allow less fortunate people to come to the beach. Our server came over quickly to take our drink order. They have a beer special that is $5 for the first beer and $2.50 for the rest. You get to keep the cup also. A few of us ordered the basket of crab claws and it was only $7.99! This was such a fantastic deal. When the baskets came they were overflowing with claws. When I go back I'm just going to order (3) of these for my meal. The scallops wrapped in bacon were large and very tasty. The main dinners that we chose were mostly seafood combos & one crab cake sandwich. They were average at best. All in all it's a cool place to grab some apps and drinks but if you are looking for a really good seafood dinner this prob isn't the place. read more

Sneaky Pete's - Seafood Near Me - Ocean City, Maryland

I got the primed rib and the mojito. Our waitress was super nice and welcoming. The prime ribs and the fries are a decent portion and enough to fill you up. The mojito did not exceed my expectations and was less strong and more watery than I had expected. read more

Sneaky Pete's - Key-lime mojito - Seafood Near Me - Ocean City, Maryland

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Food was pretty good - nothing incredible but the service was good so I would definitely come back again. Great Hospitality and good food read more

Cody is the only reason I'm even really bothering to write a review. He was a knockout at making sure we were comfortable and enjoying our food. We really appreciate the atmosphere his personality added to the already awesome atmosphere provided by sneaky Pete's beautiful boat seating option. read more

The good news. . . . Great location, love sitting there at the end of the pier in a gazebo overlooking the water. The staff were great! Friendly and helpful. My sub(?) that I thought I ordered was served on ciabatta bread, but very tasty, and was packed (huge) with delicious meat. Not so good. . . The flies are bad (I guess it's hard to keep them out). The sodas are very small - No refills. The 5 pieces of shrimp were a little burned (disappointed). More than a little pricey, but I sure like the ambiance. I'll be going back.... read more

Sneaky Pete's - The shrimp sauce was great! - Seafood Near Me - Ocean City, Maryland

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First and foremost - do not order the frozen pineapple drink served in a pineapple - no price on the menu - but I am here to tell you we were charged $16.00 - not a typo folks - $16.00. And when we remarked to the bartender she laughed and said, "I know, and I hate making them." Not amused. We did not order food but it looked good. Mostly all you can eat crabs..... read more

Cute atmosphere! Waitress was very sweet! Not impressed with the seafood platter (no seasoning and the scallops were chewy) or the fried fish platter (tasteless) but my friend enjoyed the cream of crab soup and the Hawaiian chicken sandwich. Drinks were weak as well. Prices were decent for what it was. read more