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On the Bay Seafood

4204 Coastal Hwy, Ocean City, MD 21842-3240
410-524-7070
Ranked #27 of 260 restaurants in Ocean City
4.5 of 5 stars 84 Reviews
Cuisines: Seafood
Good for: Child-friendly, Groups, Local cuisine
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Takeout
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Good for: Child-friendly, Groups, Local cuisine
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Takeout
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Baltimore, Maryland
Senior Contributor
28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

I came to On the Bay with 3 buddies in May. We checked in with the hostess to put our name on the list then sat in their waiting area inside the restaurant. 30 minutes later I asked the hostess how much longer the wait would be. She had crossed our name off her list. She said she already called... More

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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW via mobile

first visit. nice beachy roadside atmosphere. pleasently surprised at how tasty our meal turned out to be. definite return visit required.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012 via mobile

We got steamed shrimp & a dozen blue crabs. Both were very fresh & tasty. The crabs were expensive at $60/doz. for med./lg. However, they were some of the best I ever had! Sweet & very meaty, not a light one in the bunch. Staff was attentive & friendly. They supplied us with hammers, knives, seasoning & butcher paper so... More

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new york
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

The folks at OTB were very nice. This was pleasant as we had just driven 5 hours and this was our first stop. We ordered soft shell crabs and even got to pick out own! They were delicious. The cute short-haired blonde waitress was very nice and attentive not only to us but to everyone being served. Since we had... More

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Johnstown, Pennsylvania
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

Great place for seafood! I ordered the scallops and my wife ordered the crab cakes. My scallops came out small so the waitress (without being prompted) said they would bring me more. The crab cakes were the best I have ever tasted. The price was right for the portion. The sides all seemed homemade which added to the meal. The... More

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Baltimore, Maryland
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012 via mobile
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We have been going to on the bay for a few years now and have had many things, but thier softshell crabs are great. If you looking for some steam crabs or any Maryland seafood carryout you can't go wrong here. My only slight disappointment was thier crabcakes, they didn't have enough lump crab for me

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Highland mills, new york
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4 reviews 4 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012
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person found this review helpful

The Crab cakes were good with very little filler. The price was great compared to a lot of other places. The service was friendly, but because we went off season we had to do takeout which was OK with me (this is not the place if your looking for fine dinning). Coleslaw homemade and fresh! Will definitely revisit!

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PA
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
44 helpful votes 44 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012
1
person found this review helpful

I've been eating Crabs for 30+years and have gotten crabs from several places in NJ, PA, DE and MD. If you're simply looking for the best tasting, pick your own, heavy crabs at a reasonable price, this is the place to go. It's not the place to go for atmosphere, it's not the place to go for a variety of... More

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Phila
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 October 2011

It's hard to get bad crabs in OC unless u go to Higgins. Curt service , light crabs. If u don't want to eat outside at a picnic table to soak up the atmosphere of OC, go to PGN. Its air-conditioned and the service is very friendly. In addition if u have a no-crab eater (like myself) the menu is... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 October 2011 via mobile

Love their "lightly dusted scallops". Very casual atmosphere and good service.

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