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Thanksgiving Dining in Ocean City, Maryland

Posted on October 21, 2025October 23, 2025 by Jeff

Looking to dine out for Thanksgiving in Ocean City, Maryland?
This year, skip the stress of cooking and enjoy a delicious holiday meal by the beach. Ocean City offers several fantastic dining options where you can savor seasonal flavors, unwind with family and friends, and make lasting memories. Explore the options below to find the perfect spot for your Thanksgiving celebration. Please contact restaurants directly for the most up-to-date menus and reservation details, as offerings may vary.

Harrison’s Harbor Watch

Harrison’s Harbor Watch, located at 806 S. Atlantic Avenue overlooking the inlet, offers you several dining options. Reservations are required for the Thanksgiving buffet, menu below, where guests will be seated on the second floor of the restaurant. For adults, the buffet is $49 per person and $19 per children age 6 to 12.

Harbor Watch will also offer they’re regular menu available on the first floor and at the raw bar. Also available, downstairs only, will be a traditional Thanksgiving plate. For $30, guests can enjoy a plate that includes roast turkey, honey ham, mashed potatoes, sage stuffing and green bean casserole. To make reservations, please call 410-289-5121. For more information on the reservation, please visit harborwatchrestaurant.com.

Marlin Moon

The Marlin Moon restaurant is located inside the Doubletree by Hilton hotel on 33rd street in Ocean City, will offer a delicious Thanksgiving buffet. For adults, the buffet is $49 per person and $19 per children age 6 to 12. Reservations are required, please call the restaurant at 410-289-1201. To learn more about the restaurant, please visit MarlinMoonOCMD.com.

Captain’s Table Restaurant

Serving Ocean City for over 60 years, he Captain’s Table restaurant is located inside the Courtyard by Marriott hotel on 15th street and will offer a amazing Thanksgiving buffet. For adults, the buffet is $49 per person and $19 per children age 6 to 12. Reservations are required, please call the restaurant at 410-289-7192. Visit their website by clicking here.

32 Palm

Located inside the Hilton Suites Oceanfront hotel on 32nd street and 32 Palm will be offering a special three course menu for your dining pleasure. For this special Thanksgiving dining experience, it will be $55 per person. Reservations are required, please call the restaurant at 410-289-2525. The restaurant can be found online at 32palm.com.

Coral Reef

The Coral Reef restaurant is located inside the Holiday Inn & Suites on 17th in Ocean City and will offer you with three Thanksgiving platter options. Call for more information and to put your order in advance. You can reach them at 410-289-2612 or check them out online at CoralReefrestaurant.com.

Make this a Thanksgiving to remember in Ocean City!

5 of the Best Desserts in Ocean City

Posted on July 3, 2025July 7, 2025 by Haven

OCMD has a variety of restaurants with countless delicious dishes. If you need help to find the best treats in town, this list is for you! These are 5 of the best desserts in Ocean City.

5: Key Lime Pie

If you’re a fan of key lime pie, you’ll want to try the one served at Marlin Moon, Captain’s Table, Coral Reef, Harbor Watch, and The Wedge. It’s neither too sweet nor sour, complimenting the buttery graham cracker crust that pulls it all together. Whether you’re wrapping up dinner or just popping in for something sweet, this pie is definitely worth saving room for!

4: DT Delight- Marlin Moon

The DT Delight features two warm DoubleTree cookies with melted chocolate chips. Alongside the cookies is a scoop of smooth vanilla bean ice cream. Everything is finished with a drizzle of chocolate sauce. The combination of warm cookies and cold ice cream makes for a classic, comforting treat that earns its spot as one of the 5 of the best desserts in Ocean City!

3: Doughnut Ice Cream Sandwich- Liquid Assets

At Liquid Assets, the doughnut ice cream sandwich is widely considered the best dessert on the menu. The viral dish is made up of two fresh sugared doughnuts stuffed with Chesapeake Bay Farms’ God Bless the Queen ice cream. Finally, the dessert is dressed with warmed bourbon caramel sea salt sauce for an Instagram-worthy presentation!

2: Saltwater Taffy- Dolle’s Candyland Inc.

In Ocean City, there’s hardly any candy more memorable than Dolle’s saltwater taffy! Dolle’s massive collection of gummies and candies are also available for purchase by weight. They sell incredible fudge and chocolate, too! With locations on the boardwalk and inland, Dolle’s is an iconic sweet shop that’s definitely worth visiting.

1: Cookie Tray- Touch of Italy

The cookies at Touch of Italy are baked fresh daily by Marta, the master bakery chef, using old-world family recipes and only the finest ingredients. The restaurant itself presents the best Italian food in town, making it perfect for a full dinner with dessert! Try their gnocchi calciano or lasagna for a taste of the freshest, richest Italian dishes in Ocean City.

Big Game Specials at Marlin Moon, Coral Reef and 32 Palm

Posted on February 5, 2025March 24, 2025 by Jeff

The Big Game is right around the corner, and if you’re looking for the best place to watch the game in Ocean City, Marlin Moon, Coral Reef and 32 Palm have you covered. Both spots are offering great food and drink specials, making them the perfect places to catch every play, enjoy game-day bites, and sip on an ice-cold beer.

Marlin Moon

Stop by The DoubleTree by Hilton because Marlin Moon will be running specials all day Sunday featuring:

$12 wings and domestic beer combo
$12 steamed shrimp and domestic beer combo
$10 cheesesteak
$10 Moon Burger
$4 draft

Whether you’re cheering on your team or just there for the halftime show, these specials make Marlin Moon a top choice for game day.

Coral Reef

Located in the Holiday Inn & Suites on 17th Street, Coral Reef will be offering specials from Friday through Sunday, giving fans the chance to enjoy delicious bites all weekend long. Specials include:

Kansas City rib appetizer for $10
Philly cheesesteak flatbread for $12.99
burger sliders for $9.99
Kansas City chicken sliders for $9.99
Eagles cheesesteak quesadilla for $12.99

Other options include one pound of wings for $12, cheese sticks for $5, half a pound of steamed shrimp for $10, pretzel bites for $9, and one pound of fries for $8. Guests can also enjoy Crabby Pretzel Bites for $18 or Crabby Fries. Drink specials include $4 domestic beers and $5 imported beers!

32 Palm

Lastly, don’t forget to visit 32 Palm inside the Hilton Ocean City Oceanfront Suites for all-night happy hour from 3 pm to close on Sunday!

Whether you’re a die-hard football fan or just in it for the food, Marlin Moon, Coral Reef and 32 Palm are the places to be for your Game Day Specials. With big screens, a lively atmosphere, and fantastic specials, you won’t want to miss out.