Tourists from all over the world come to Ocean City, but it's not just for the beaches. People look forward to summer for the boardwalk and pizza from Manco & Manco's (previously Mac & Manco's) and custard from Kohr Brother's, but the lines for these places can stretch for blocks. Ocean City is filled with quaint little breakfast, lunch, dinner and ice cream places that not many tourists know about. A lot of these places are hits for the locals and if you're looking for great food but don't feel like dealing with crowds, these are the restaurants for you. I've picked out my 15 favorite incredibly underrated restaurants and ice cream shops in Ocean City that you absolutely need to check out this summer.
1. Tony P's House of Pie.
I'm going to let you in on a little secret. It's the same pizza as Manco & Manco's, but without the line across the boardwalk
2. Red's Jersey Mex Cafe.
Hidden on 11th & Haven, not many people know about this little slice of Mexican heaven.
3. Sunrise Cafe.
Here you'll find the ultimate hangover cure (see picture) for only $10
4. Positively 4th Street.
Best atmosphere on the island. Also the best muffins.
5. Fractured Prune.
Also a similar recipe to a town favorite (Brown's) but you'll find all kinds of novelty doughnuts as well.
6. Katrina's Restaurant.
(Previously Katina's) Greek food to die for and it's never crowded!
7. Express Pizza.
Buffalo. Chicken. Cheese steak.
8. TJ's Ice Cream.
One of the few ice cream places on the island that makes their own ice cream every day.
9. Arlene's on Asbury.
Another underrated breakfast place you'll rarely wait to sit down at.
10. Piccini Wood Fire Brick Oven Pizza.
The name's a mouthfull but it's worth a mouth full of this pizza.
11. Kessel's Korner.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner, but stick around for dessert because the ice cream sodas are the best on the island.
12. Hug A Mug Cafe.
Simply adorable, and the food's great too.
13. Jay's Crab Shack.
Fish tacos, 'nuff said.
14. Boyar's Food Market.
Try the chicken fingers, they brought my sister to tears.
15. Ready's Coffee Shop.
Breakfast place with the best milkshakes in OC!
I hope you enjoy all of these hidden gems while skipping the wait for quality food!
