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Tailchasers Restaurant & Dock Bar

4.0 (459 reviews)
Open • 11:30 am - 9:00 pm
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Moderate noise
Good for groups

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Mel M.

OCEAN CITY, MD: With a name like Tailchasers Restaurant & Dock Bar, you know it is going to be dog friendly, and it absolutely delivers. This dockside restaurant has a fully covered outdoor deck right along the canal, welcoming leashed and friendly pups with open arms. They even offer pup‑approved menu items like chicken or a burger! We hung out at the bar, enjoyed great conversation with our server Abbie, and crushed some seriously good drinks. With an American‑style menu and a big emphasis on fresh seafood, this spot is a must‑visit if you are exploring OC with your dog!

Lobster and pasta
Matthew B.

Service here was outstanding. We had a six-year-old with us and they made sure to get his food out ASAP which made the whole experience way more enjoyable. Food was good all the way around. Loved the lobster pasta dish - more than enough for 2. Good cocktails as well. The best part was that they got us in and seated rather than experiencing long wait.

Rock shrimp
Sarah H.

Ok Tailchasers, I see you!! We stopped in here the moment we got to the beach because we wanted cold beers, good food, and a water view--and this place delivered on all three. The service was friendly and fast and the food was so good! (Bonus points for having Duckpin on draft.) A new favorite spot for sure!

Grapefruit crush
Rachel W.

We had such a great experience at Tailchasers. We both started with a grapefruit crush, and it was so good that I knew after the very first sip I'd be ordering a second one. Perfectly refreshing, bright, and exactly what you want on a beach‑town evening. We shared the pretzel with crab cheese dip, and that was phenomenal -- warm, soft, and paired with a rich, flavorful crab dip that tasted fresh and indulgent without being heavy. For my meal, the crab cake was very good, full of flavor and nicely done. My Caesar salad was crisp and well‑dressed, and the fresh‑cut fries were perfect -- exactly what you'd hope for from classic boardwalk‑style fries, just served in a restaurant setting. Hot, salty, and addictive. Between the drinks, the food, and the relaxed coastal vibe, Tailchasers absolutely delivered for us. We'll definitely be back.

Rock shrimp
Kamron S.

We stopped in here for lunch during our day on ocean city. The restaurant has a modern design that feels casual and classy at the same time. The staff were helpful and checked in regularly to make sure we're were doing ok and taken care of. I got rock shrimp and the mussels which were both delicious. The rock shrimp were well fried and full of flavor and the mussels were cooked well and matched perfectly with the white wine garlic sauce they were in. My mom loved her nachos and my dad loved his shrimp tacos as well. We all really enjoyed our meals.

Chorizo nachos
Phillip R.

Stopped by tail-chasers for a late lunch and it didnt disappoint. It was semi interesting standing at the front and no host was at the front to seat us. After 10+ mins we headed through the restaurant to the back patio bar and self seated. The patio/bar is beautiful backed up to the water on the bay side. The food was great and super tasty. Highly recommend the nachos and house hot sauce. The lobster roll was straight forward and very good.

Lobster roll. Super buttery roll
Amy B.

We picked it here for kid friendly playground location and heard food was good. We ended up doing first available and sat inside away from playground and didn't visit it at all haha. But the food! So good! Way better food than other kid places. The ahi tuna nachos were so good as well as poutine. My fish tacos were bomb. Only issue was my sister is pescatarian and on the menu it didn't say sausage was in clams sauce. She is ok with it but could be issue with others. Server was super attentive and they got us in and seated way under estimated time. We will go back for sure and actually check out playground

Crab cake sandwich
Alisha L.

This was by far our best meal at the beach. Everything was so delicious, hit, and fresh. We arrived around 5pm and there was a line out the door to get seated but it moved very quickly. The upstairs was so cute and a small, quaint space that felt more private. Our food came out extremely quickly and our server was attentive and checked in with us. Everything we ordered was delicious! This is one of my favorite crab cake sandwiches in OC!

Peanut B.

This place is worth a try if you are visiting Ocean City and craving seafood. My favorite was crab cake sandwich. The outside seating has a great view.

Mediterranean salad

Food, Service and ambiance were great! We loved the short rib poutine, Mediterranean salad, crab cake and crushes. Would 100% come back. Also, great bay view and sunset!

Crab bisque soup
Christina D.

We visited tonight with the family for our first time. Although we were told the wait would be about 20 minutes, we were seated pretty quickly. The restaurant has a very warm, homey feel. Since it was our first visit, we ordered a variety of items to try. The kids had chicken tenders, fried shrimp, burgers, and grilled cheese they loved everything. We also ordered wings (requested well-done), but they were still pink inside. We didn't mention it at the time and just asked for a box so we could re-cook them at home. We also tried the shrimp tacos, vodka pasta, and flounder. The shrimp tacos and vodka pasta had great flavor, while the flounder was just okay. Our server seemed very busy and didn't check in often or refill our drinks, and the food took a while to come out -- and when it did, most of it was lukewarm. The kids' fries were very greasy, as if they had been re-fried, and the fruit didn't seem very fresh. They were also running some great specials, including half-off kids' meals, half-off entrées, and Sunday football deals. I'd recommend double-checking your bill, though a few items initially rang up at regular price, but the manager corrected it right away, which we appreciated. Overall, we really enjoyed most of the food, aside from the pink wings, oily fries, and lukewarm dishes. We're happy we found this place and definitely plan to return.

Mold found In a handful of the cheese.

Mold found in the Nacho's cheese. Got it taken off but server made some jokes to lighten it up but we already kind of felt nauseous.

Kids shrimp with sticky rice
Karlee H.

The best key lime crush all trip. The playground was a huge hit with my kids. They can play while you eat and it's nice to sit in the sand out back. The inside was pretty good. At the end of the meal, kids get to go in and pick their ice cream out of the freezer which they loved. Our server was great too, he gave suggestions and was super busy yet attentive. Try to go for early dinner to beat the rush. Absolutely a great place for kids and adults in OC!

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Food was yummy. Lots of different places to sit. The kids menu coming with an ice cream wars hit for our kids !

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Food was very good, and nice sitting outside. They have a large variety of Crushes but it was a mixed bag about people liking them.

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If you have kids. You'll love this place. If you don't have kids and just want to watch a game. You'll love it as well

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I am trying to access your menu through your Yelp, but I keep getting a 404 message.?

Tailchasersoc.com

A close look at the menu details many of the items as spicy. Is everything spicy?

What is the typical wait time for dinner? On a weekend evening between 6 and 7?

Very short.

What time does happy hour start?

Happy Hour is 3-5 pm daily.

Do they have a kids menu?

Yes

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