Introducing Winter Comfort with a Coastal Edge at Marlin Moon Restaurant in Ocean City, MD
Winter in Ocean City is the perfect time to slow down, savor the season, and enjoy an elevated dining experience and the Marlin Moon Restaurant located inside the DoubleTree on 33rd street in Ocean City, has done just that with the debut of its new winter dinner menu. Blending refined coastal flavors with hearty, cold-weather comfort, this thoughtfully curated menu showcases the best of land and sea while staying true to Marlin Moon’s signature style.
A Strong Start: Appetizers Worth Lingering Over
The winter menu opens with a lineup designed for sharing or keeping all to yourself. Guests can warm up with classics like Baltimore Shrimp simmered in Old Bay beer broth, indulgent Candied Bacon Crab Dip served with sliced baguette, or Bangin’ Shrimp finished with sweet and spicy cherry pepper sauce. Seafood lovers will gravitate toward Tuna Nachos with sesame-crusted tuna and Scallops wrapped in bacon with sweet teriyaki, while steak fans can start with a bold Steak Crostini topped with horseradish sauce.
Fresh, Seasonal Salads & Comforting Soups
Lighter fare is equally compelling. The Pittsburgh Salad remains a standout, pairing tenderloin medallions with caramelized onions, mushrooms, fries, and an A-1 spiked vinaigrette. For something earthier, the Roasted Beet Salad combines herb pesto, goat cheese, candied pecans, and honey. Winter wouldn’t be complete without a bowl of Cream of Crab, alongside a rotating Chef’s Soup of the Day.
Chef’s Featured Entrées: Seasonal and Sophisticated
The winter menu truly shines with its Chef’s Featured Entrées. Highlights include Rockfish with puréed sweet potatoes and sautéed bacon Brussels finished in lemon butter, and Black Bass served with Mediterranean vegetables and jasmine rice. Comfort food gets an upscale treatment in the Crab Mac and Cheese, while the Seared Yellowfin Tuna delivers a vibrant, Asian-inspired profile with soy ginger bok choy and chili crisp rice.
Classic Entrées That Never Miss
Beloved Marlin Moon staples return with confidence. Steak Frites pairs tender medallions with parmesan truffle fries and bourbon mushroom cream, while Freddy’s Seafood Pasta delivers a generous mix of shrimp, crab, and scallops in a light garlic sauce. From Crab Cakes and Blackened Scallops to a perfectly grilled New York Strip, these entrées anchor the menu with familiarity and finesse.
Customize Your Plate
Guests can elevate any entrée with premium add-ons such as a 6oz lobster tail, crab imperial, crab cake, shrimp, or steak medallions making every winter meal a personalized experience.
New Specials in 2026!
We couldn’t forget to tell you about some fun and exciting specials offered at Marlin Moon. Offered Monday to Thursday, is the 3 for 33 special, enabling to pick an appetizer, entree and dessert from a special menu for $33! On Friday and Saturday night, indulge in Build Your Own Paella dish. Your going to love this tasty comfort food, perfect with a bottle of wine! Last but not least on Sunday night, it is Sunday Supper night where two people can share Shrimp Risotto, Chicken Alfredo or Rockfish.
Whether you’re planning a cozy night out or a refined dinner after a winter stroll by the ocean, Marlin Moon’s new winter menu delivers warmth, flavor, and coastal elegance. It’s another reason why dining in Ocean City is just as rewarding in the winter as it is in the summer. Visit their website and make reservations at MarlinMoonOCMD.com.
