We went for an early dinner here. The staff is very friendly and we sat where we could see the water. I like the ambiance here. We ordered the mahi sticks, shrimp wrap and French onion soup. The soup was fantastic just a little Pricey. The mahi sticks were ok but the sauce that came with them great. The wrap was full of shrimp and tasty. I had a pomegranate martini that was super good. Our waitress was very good. I think we would come again but... I thought it was a little expensive for what it was. read more

Sunset Grille - French onion soup and mahi sticks - Seafood Near Me - Ocean City, Maryland

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Everything about this restaurant start to finish was amazing, from the ambiance, drinks, service and food. There was a 45-minute to hour wait downstairs but self seating upstairs. So we decided to sit upstairs at a four-top table if which was right next to their patio outside seating . The ambiance was giving very much beach vibes and we loved it! I love the varying options in food choices, the lamb chops were delicious abd you got four, the cream of crab soup was delicious with nice chunks of crab meat. The drinks were amazing and the crispy lobster fingers were absolutely amazing! The restaurants well kept and the food came in great time and the service was fantastic. Kenzie was our server , she was very attentive and quick. I would definitely recommend this restaurant and we'll be back ! read more

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July 2025 I'm not exaggerating when I say the Butter Poached Shrimp might be the best thing I've eaten in OCMD...ever... Last year's lineup from Sunset Grille was so solid, I didn't think it could be topped. Turns out, I was wrong. First surprise: the portion. I expected a tiny plate at a premium price, but it was generous enough to satisfy. Sure, some might say four shrimp isn't enough, and yeah, I wouldn't have complained about more, but realistically, it felt just right. Service was on point. Our waiter was friendly, attentive, and knew the menu well without overdoing it. The ambiance? Classic OCMD perfection. Indoor seating is fine, but nothing beats being out by the water with the boats near by, breeze in your face, & salt air mixing with the food. It's the kind of setting that actually makes things taste better. My wife went with the twin 5oz crab cake dinner, and we kicked things off by sharing the Aged Cabot White Cheddar rolls. Warm, buttery, and the perfect match to everything we ordered. Just like last year, this spot gets a wholehearted recommendation from us. We'll be back next summer. read more

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The atmosphere is so fun from the second you walk in. It's super beachy and great for photos! Bar and outdoor seating right on the water where you can watch boats dock. Super fun when they have live music and a band performing! Foodwise everything tasted incredibly fresh and was absolutely excellent. Although it was packed food came out quick. read more

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Excellent food. All the seafood dishes, which I've had many over the years, are delicious. The Halibut Royale and Butter poached shrimp are two of my favorites. read more

Sunset Grille - Halibut Royale - Seafood Near Me - Ocean City, Maryland

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We loved our visits to this restaurant this summer. Came for a bday dinner and on 4th of July. Both times we made reservations for a table on the dock facing the marina. The view is absolutely beautiful and the palm trees & decor is great for pics. The food was delicious. Everything we ordered with crab had huge portions of clean lump crab meat. The shrimp and crab tortellini dinner was everyone's fav so far. The drink menu is great and my husband loved the Pain Kill cocktail. The spicy margarita was a little sweet for me but still delicious. The staff is great and friendly. The pricing is average for this area and the portion sizes are very good, especially for seafood. We'll definitely come again. read more

Sunset Grille - Pain Kill cocktail - Seafood Near Me - Ocean City, Maryland

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Gorgeous views, really well done and balanced craft cocktails, and fantastic tomato mozz salad.

It's been several years since I have updated my review of here so what better time on my 10th trip to do such a thing. Anyway - party of 8 for this trip, we had Gregory L. as our waiter. He seemed like a pretty straight shooter and quite attentive to the details: from breaking down the menu, tips, tricks and recommendations- as well as explaining his moves with placing orders and drinks. Started with an aged barrel bourbon Manhattan, and the table got several appetizers: burrata with focaccia, cream of crab soup. The burrata was kind of a mess: I've seen this become a trend at restaurants where burrata is just a pile of weirdly sliced tomatoes and a burrata in the middle. I would much rather have a smaller sample of tomatoes that way there's no waste but this was good. Would have also liked more balsamic on top of everything. The cream of crab soup was REALLY good. A little more liquid than a thicker style - but the flavors were insanely well-layered. Very good. For my entree I got the peppercorn wagyu steak with horseradish sauce and chimichuri. I added a crab cake as well and fresh vegetable medley. Everything was very fresh - BUT! THE STEAK WAS BADLY RARE WHEN I ORDERED MEDIUM! On a steak that is served sliced, there is no excuse for an undercooked steak. Don't send it back bc I'm a team player. For a dessert we ordered several options to share around the table: pie in a jar, cheesecake, and the turtle sundae. The pie in a jar is a MUST-TRY: peanut butter mousse, layered with Oreo pieces, and whipped cream on top. WOW. Seems simplistic but the flavors were great. The cheesecake was a toffee with Heath pieces. I believe the cheesecake was no-bake. But it was very good. I liked the toffee underneath the cake, and the heath pieces were very good. The turtle ice cream sundae was HUGE: like 3 brownies and 4 scoops of ice cream - covered in chocolate and caramel sauces with whipped cream. Overall this was a very good meal - but the steak being undercooked really kept it from a perfect experience. Overall very good. Again. read more

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Not the same place. Food awful and service not friendly. Frozen ravioli. Rude waitress. Disappointed.

Crispy was a great waiter! Make reservations! We were seated inside on the bottom floor, but could see the water Pretty views of the water & boats and all of the fabulous looking homes along the water Menu is not extensive but just right. Various cocktail and drinks! I wasn't too hungry so I ordered: Lollipop Lamb Chops: delish and the sauce had just the right tang to it) and Blackened Garlic Shrimp: The bread with this was simply delish. Came with about 4 or 5 Large shrimps Drinks: Spicy Mango - Yum!!! Painkiller- refreshing Make sure to go upstairs to the bar! Huge space for outdoor dining, views of downtown Ocean City Very friendly employees! read more

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ALWAYS a must! My family and I enjoy coming here every year when we vacation. The service was excellent from Emmy. The food is always excellent as well as the drinks. Great views and they have bands. Highly recommend while here! read more

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Great experience here at Sunset Grille. Definitely worth a stop but be prepared to pay for it! Drinks were great, food was superb. Waitress was extremely busy but handled our service well. The atmosphere was fancy and we did dress up a bit. read more

Sunset Grille - Brownie dessert was big enough for 4 or more - Seafood Near Me - Ocean City, Maryland

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I paid $19 for 4 pieces of shrimp that didn't even taste good at all , not worth it!! Service was good though and vibe was great but food wasn't worth it read more

Sunset grill is our favorite restaurant in ocean city. It has the best crab dip/crab cakes out of the many restaurants we have tried over the years coming for vacation. It doesn't ever normally disappoint, I will say the Australian waygu was a bit of a let down this time around. Not much flavor and overcooked/cold for what I normally prefer. The staff is always very pleasant and attentive. The resturant has an amazing view of the boat docks and on the water. read more

Sunset Grille - Crab cakes, Australian wagyu - Seafood Near Me - Ocean City, Maryland

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Beautiful views and a great atmosphere! We usually stop at Sunset Grill for Happy Hour once or twice on our annual vacation. We love sitting outside at the marina overlooking all of the yachts. We didn't go for Happy Hour this year but we did stop in for a round of Orange Crushes and some appetizers. We loved the Orange Crushes and I would recommend every appetizer I ordered! We shared Wings, Vine Ripened Tomato, Crab Dip, and Mahi Fingers. From past experiences we already knew we loved the Mahi Fingers which are lightly breaded and fried, and served with the perfect dipping sauces (sweet chili sauce & spicy remoulade). I'm picky with wings but these were very good; perfectly fried, nice size, crispy, not drowned in sauce, tender, and not chewy. The Vine Ripened Tomato was sort of like a Caprese salad. The tomato was large and ripe. The salad was served with fresh mozzarella, basil, olive oil, and balsamic. The crab dip, to our surprise, had lots of crab and was served with bread that was toasted nicely on the outside but was soft and provided a great bite on the inside. I'd also like to give our server, Charlie, some props. She was very patient with us and was very helpful with the menu when it came to questions. She did a great job with our large party. The only odd thing was that they did not serve draft beers at the tables we were sitting at which wasn't the end of the world. We did have a very enjoyable experience. Drinks were great, food couldn't have been better, and even though it is a little pricey, the atmosphere and location are 2nd to none. read more

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Hubby and I came in for a light lunch while visiting OCMD. Good service, nice vibe with great waterfront view overlooking the Marina (outdoor seatings or by the windows). We didn't order much and food was decent. We ordered the Aged Cabot White Cheddar Rolls which was really good, also tired the Crab Cakes, and an Eastern Shore Cobb Salad with Jumbo Lump Crab. read more

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So delicious! Sunset Grille is our go-to every summer for celebrating my husband's birthday with all the kids and grandkids. Food and atmosphere are phenomenal! We will see you in 2026! read more

Favorite in OC. Delicious food and perfect atmosphere. Enjoyed a table with a sunset and water view.

We went back this year and they had the shrimp with the tortellini again. :) My son said his burgers were the best he's ever had and they were just the kids burgers haha. Everything was delicious. We may be back for a second time before we leave. Definitely the groups favorite of the week so far. read more

Sunset Grille - Buttered shrimp. Delicious but better when it was with the cheese tortellini. - Seafood Near Me - Ocean City, Maryland

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The food at Sunset Grill grill was well seasoned, tasty and the seafood was fresh. I ordered the Chesapeake Chicken with a baked potato, seasonal greens, and peeled shrimp. My friend ordered the crab cakes with mashed potatoes and salad. Both meals were delicious! The crab was very juicy, the chicken was tender and I loved the addition of the ham on top of the chicken. In terms of service our waiter Jared is a rockstar! He was kind, sweet and very helpful. The manager was amazing as well you can tell they truly care about customer satisfaction which I appreciate. The restaurant closes a bit early but you can go to Teasers next door for live music and cocktails! Teasers closes at 2 am. My only complaint is the way the staff delivers food orders. There is a standing table behind the bar that servers place food on before they transit the orders to patrons and it's a very high traffic area. Tons of people (customers and staff) walk by and lean over the food from multiple entry points which is not ideal. To know that food is waiting in a high traffic area with multiple people leaning over meals is unsettling. Luckily our food came directly from the kitchen. Overall it was a pleasant experience! read more

Sunset Grille - Chesapeake Chicken - Seafood Near Me - Ocean City, Maryland

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Service is terrible. We were there on a Thursday and our waitress was awful. Never checked to see if our food was good, never cleared our appetizer plates and never brought our check. Had to go to the front desk to even pay. For the price, go somewhere else! And we are locals! Manager said it was because it started to rain but the service was bad before that. We had the same waitress for new years and she was so awful then too. Never going back. read more

What a great place for family! We had our kids and grandchildren in from out of state and were looking off a waterfront restaurant. This place didn't disappoint. The food was fresh, portions were plentiful. The outdoor seating was perfect for our large party, including an active toddler! The waitress was friendly and accommodating, making great recommendations. The NY strip was cooked perfectly and the Eastern Shore Cobb Salad was very fresh. Yummy martinis too! Great all around. read more

Sunset Grille - Espresso martini and Cosmo - Seafood Near Me - Ocean City, Maryland

Great ambience on the water, reservations accepted, and always delicious and fresh seafood read more

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Without boring with too many details, suffice it to say that the staff, especially Nick the manager turned a disaster into a satisfying experience. Our party of 8 was there to celebrate a birthday and despite the long wait on a busy Friday evening our food arrived. But, alas, my food did not. And it didn't until all the others were finished and then I only got half of my order. Nick the manager arrived after a request via our very competent waitress. He was most gracious regarding the bill and not only made amends but also presented our birthday guest with a a very generous gift card. As to the food I can't say, although the others seemed satisfied. The main point though, is that Sunset Grille was very responsive and caring during an off situation. That says a lot in my view and I would definitely visit again. read more

We were told we had to try this place while on vacation and it did not disappoint! Walked in to a lovely waterfall and a beautiful view of the bay. Hostess was friendly and seated us right away. Our server Savannah was friendly and very knowledgeable. My cocktail was perfect! The food was beyond what we were expecting. Crab dip (not pictured) was so good! Steaks were cooked perfectly. So much that we ate every bite. Can't wait to return in the future!! read more

Sunset Grille - Lobster fingers - Seafood Near Me - Ocean City, Maryland

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Second time visiting Sunset grille in 2 years. One of the best spots in OCMD for a fancy dinner or to celebrate any occasion. We stopped here on Monday night to celebrate our first wedding anniversary. Made reservations a week in advance to be able to get a table since it's so popular. When we arrived we checked in at the hostess stand outside and were told to go inside to be seated. We then went inside the restaurant to check In again and finally get seated. They asked us if we were still going to sit outside but I told them the girls sent us inside to be seated. Finally we were taken to our table in the far back of the restaurant to a single table against the wall directly across from a large table of 16. Very loud and inconsiderate of others dining that evening. The waitress stopped at our table after we looked over the menu and I asked politely to move our table. We were moved into a different area with no issues but were seated at a table which wasn't cleaned and reset for service. I had to take utensils and small appetizer plates off of a table close to us. There were other tables cleaned and ready but we were not able to sit at those. Service was 50/50 at best that night , it was crowded but it was a bit slower from the first time we were there and sat at the "set yourself" area without having reservations. Other tables were given options of specials that night , we never were told about them. Not a very friendly waitress, never checked to see if we needed anything. I was completely done by the time she asked if we needed more drinks. Food was still excellent as expected for what we choose to eat and drink that evening. read more

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Cream of crab soup is wonderful! Placed an order to go, and it was hot, fresh, and full of crab meat . read more

What a great time! Got some goodies from the gift shop and enjoyed a snack on a busy afternoon. Service was good, food was good. A bit too loud for my liking but overall a nice experience! read more

Sunset Grille - Seafood Near Me - Ocean City, Maryland

Visited on a Friday afternoon, off season, for a retirement luncheon. Plenty of parking, very clean and up do date decor inside and out. All staff seemed very welcoming. There were about Twenty of us, one waitress and one waiter-both were very good and did their jobs very well. Food was served quickly, and no one had a bad meal. Crab cake sandwich was delicious, soft shells were huge, and fish and chips looked very appealing. I would definitely return. read more

Sunset Grille - Crab cake sandwich. - Seafood Near Me - Ocean City, Maryland

Yes good place to get a snack on the board walk. The Turkey wrap with bacon was plenty and tasty. My hubby enjoy is Cesar wrap as well...

Excellent drinks!! We stopped for a happy hour beverage. Loved the service at the bar. There was a long wait at the door for food service so we just opted to grab some drinks and enjoy the sunset. read more

Sunset Grille - The sunset at Sunset Grill - Seafood Near Me - Ocean City, Maryland

Gorgeous view if the marina, lovely decor, terrific service and fine food. Great and romantic eatery in West Ocean City, not far from Gateway. Their cole slaw and fried sift crab were just delicious! It's just a bit pricey. read more

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READ IF YOU HAVE FOOD ALLERGIES! We came for my birthday after hearing great things. We had a reservation and still had to wait 20 mins once we got there. Then another 20 before our server (Manda) showed up at our table. We ordered filets medium. My husband has a shellfish allergy which I alerted our server on. She gave us a blank look and told us "filets are cooked on a completely separate surface so there was no cause for alarm". When the steaks came they were well done. We noted this to our server since we were paying 50$ a piece for the meal and they should be done correctly. She told the kitchen and had them remake them, which was better when it was redone. However, my second drink came after we finished the dinner that was a second attempt even though I had ordered it before it was delivered. Another server next to our section (Sean) totally ignored me as I tried to wave him down to check on our order. All of this was frustrating enough but the worst was later that night my husband got violently ill (only sick like that from food contamination) so the steaks were cooked around shellfish. We are lucky he wasn't hospitalized. We will NEVER go back. Horrible service, no care for their patrons and expensive to boot. DO NOT COME HERE read more

Came here for dinner with my daughters on a whim tonight. Was seated within 10 minutes (without reservations) on a busy Saturday evening. All the tables on the 1st floor was packed. I now see why. This place did not disappoint when it comes to food & drinks. I was almost pleased with everything we've had. Start with my least favorite thing on the menu first: Blackened chicken as an add on to the Caesar salad. The salad dressing was pretty mediocre. Chopped Romaine lettuce with not so fresh Parmesan cheese. Blackened chicken was really dry. On the other hand, everything else was amazing. Painkiller & watermelon mojito was awesome. Crab dip was full of crab meat. Also nice and creamy when dipping the bread into it OR while using it as a spread. Lamb lollipops had an Asian flare to it. Medium rare cooked to perfection. Halibut imperial had a nice & light cream sauce that's loaded with lots of jumbo lump crab meat. Medium rare New York strip steak was juicy. Creamy mash potatoes & crunchy asparagus was absolutely splendid as well. Looking forward to coming back here during the day time. read more

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I went here recently it was amazing food was great. I highly recommend getting the ahi tuna taco. It was so good. I also got the cheddar bread that was also super delicious. read more

We did not have a reservation; our bad. 45 mins wait for outdoor and indoor which is to be expected. We were encouraged to do "seat yourself by the dock". We waited a long time and we're about to give up when we spotted someone who looked like they worked there. She apologized and said she didn't see us which is likely we were the last table. Our server arrived promptly and we ordered and food arrived quickly. There was confusion about the sauce for the crabcake sandwich I ordered; she kept saying "it's on the side" and I kept asking for "regular tartar sauce". Well, they don't have regular tartar sauce and the sauce although served on the side is too spicy for this gal. The sandwich was just ok and didn't warrant the price in my option. I was glad I didn't order the crabcake entree at $48. My husband ordered a burger which was fine. The view of the boats and dock was great. The live music was very loud you could hear it across The street; I wonder how the other restaurants feel about that? read more

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My family and I dined here last night and I wanted to say what a great experience it was! Our daughter uses a wheelchair (not the standard, pulls up to a table kind, but a tilt in space model) and sometimes it's hard for us to find seating that works for us. A wonderful server, Jessica, kept an an eye out for a low top table for us (we had found a high top that we could have made work, but she was so thoughtful look for a low top). She really went out of her way for us and was sweet and kind. I had tears in my eyes because of how thoughtful she was and honestly, that is not something we find many other places. It is always a blessing to encounter someone like her. AND the food, drinks, and atmosphere were all amazing! We will definitely be back next year! read more

I have been going here for decades, but finally got to take my husband. He had a filet, which was phenomenal & perfectly cooked, & I had the tuna steak, which is probably my fave. The crushes are fabulous, & the dessert was the perfect ending. We left stuffed! We sat on the bridge, & while it was extremely windy, the temperature & view were perfect. Our server (I think her name may have been McKenzie) was so personable & attentive; we really enjoy her. The evening was great! read more

Sunset Grille - Crab dip - Seafood Near Me - Ocean City, Maryland

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This place is huge. With indoor and outdoor seating areas to enjoy the view of the marina. Our waitress Sara was wonderful! The crab soup was good, but unfortunately there was hardly any crab in it. The garlic butter poached shrimp was fabulous. My husband's steak was cooked as requested. My salad was plentiful with lots of fresh crab and way too much bacon. read more

Sunset Grille - Butter poached shrimp - Seafood Near Me - Ocean City, Maryland

Wow! This was a perfect spot for an early dinner with friends!! We sat on the upper deck-outside-with a gorgeous view of the incredible fishing boats!! Our server, Cameron, provided superb service with all recommendations being spot on!! A friend ordered two apps-Brussel Sprouts and Burrata. Both were tasty and prepared with a touch of flare (esp the burrata)! I absolutely loved my crab risotto-generously prepared with mounds of tasty lump crab-topped with a seasonal favorite-a gently fried, meaty soft shell. Looking forward to a return visit soon!! read more

Sunset Grille - Delicious coconut mojito! - Seafood Near Me - Ocean City, Maryland

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