Angler Restaurant & Bar

What a fantastic restaurant with great views! First off, this is a bigggg restaurant and bar. Has a huge dining area (inside and out) as well as a massive bar area. I did call and reserve a table and would recommend doing so. The atmosphere was great and had a very laid back vibe to it. The food was good. We got the grouper bites and I wish they were a touch crispier but they did taste fresh. The grouper tacos were amazing and so was the Vodka Rigatoni. Overall a solid setting for dinner. Definitely recommend this place.

This is not a bad place at all. Definitely a busy one for SURE. I enjoyed their drinks and Food was great. Their wings a below average. Seafood selections are their absolute BEST choices to get. Winey Clams were O-Mazing - I also enjoyed their fresh catch of the day (Black Grouper) had it blackened. Service was GREAT. We would gladly come back to try other selections next vacation.

We had a great time not only do they have outdoor and indoor seating, they’re also pet friendly with a pet menu available. They have breakfast brunch hours lunch hours and dinner hours. We really loved our drinks same with our salad and honey pizza.

Stopped in after a 12-2 trip on the Happy Hooker. We sat at a high top by the bar and got two orders of the grouper tacos and one of the shrimp tacos. Everything was very fresh and cooked to perfection! The grouper was fried and the breading was light and the fish was still moist and tender. The shrimp was steamed to perfection. Nice and tender and just opaque! Each order came with tortilla chips, a small cup of sour cream, and a small cup of pico de gallo that was seasoned great. We got to watch boats go in and out and had perfect weather! They also offer 2 non-alcoholic beers (Heineken & Michelob Ultra) which I really appreciated!

I am on my honeymoon and this restaurant was one of the coolest things we did! He took me for dinner where we shared the winey clams (didn’t have a picture) but the where so good and clean there was no sand in them. I had a Bahama mama and he had a screwdriver for dinner I had the fried flounder sandwich and he had the grouper tacos. The sandwich was so filling. Then we hopped on the boat to watch the beginning of the sun set. All and all it was an absolutely incredible experience the evening was wonderful and our captain of the ship was fantastic!!! He was so personable and friendly I believe his name was Casey and he was just fabulous!

My wife and I decided to try the new menu at The Angler and were definitely not disappointed. We opted to sit outside to take in the spectacular views—even though it was a bit chilly, the atmosphere more than made up for it. From the moment we sat down, our waitress Ange was absolutely wonderful—attentive, friendly, and made us feel right at home. We split the Western Omelet, which was packed with flavor, served with perfectly seasoned potatoes and the crispiest bacon we’ve ever had (and I do mean crispy!). We also shared the French toast, which was rich, fluffy, and just the right amount of sweet. The food was so good, I didn’t even think to take pictures until it was all gone. Definitely worth a return visit!. The Mals

Unbeatable 2-for-1 happy hour menu— and it’s available 7 days a week! Great view, awesome staff. Nice menu, even beyond the happy hour snacks. Staff is always friendly. Best to get there early because it gets super crowded.

We always love going to Anglers when we are in Ocean City. We stop here at least once on our trip. They have a great happy hour and a great spot for watching the bay. Their food is typically on point whether it's the happy hour food or something from the menu ; we enjoy it all. I'm particularly a fan of the grouper fingers and they steamed shrimp at the happy hour -- not to mention the two for one drinks. Unfortunately this is the second time that I've gone there where the bartender doesn't even crack a smile. She had no personality and made you feel like you didn't even need to be there, as though it is an annoyance to get a drink from her. I didn't catch your name and she's really the only one who has ever seemed like this, but just be prepared if you get her. It's not you ... It's her. We met a few other people at the bar and they commented about the same thing. Take that away, and you have a 5 star review.

Great service excellent seafood dishes. Moonlight cruise around the island after dinner. Try the crab soup!!!

As we walked up the hostess was talking on her phone, then walked away when she saw us standing there for a table, completely ignored us. The food could be so much better I ordered shrimp tacos w pineapple salsa, it had 2 pineapples to 45 tomatoes- cabbage looked half rotten w black spots. And why are kid meals 14$..

Dinner was just okay. Place was hot. The server was very nice but I guess new, since every question we asked she said, "let me check." Crab cake was passable but not great, especially for Ocean City. Seared scallops were bland. Orange Crush was not fresh squeezed.

Terrible food, service, and atmosphere. We waited 15 minutes without being greeted until one person from our group had to ask the host if we had a server. After watching the servers argue over which one of them would serve us, we obviously felt unwelcome. Our server was friendly, however not that attentive. Our group just stopped in for some happy hour drinks and bites. The 2 for 1 happy hour was a great deal however some of the food was inedible. I would recommend the grouper fingers and the wings but none of their raw or seafood selections. The oysters were not cleaned properly and the ice underneath was completely melted when it was brought to the table. We also had to send back a New England clam chowder that looked and tasted like it came out of a Campbell's soup can. Also, we left our table completely un-bused of all its finished plates. We understand that there is a need for seasonal hiring of young people on break from school however, the staff does not seem to care about the guests experience. It's safe to say we would never return and recommend that others do the same.

3.5 stars Dinner at Angler Restaurant before our Sunset Cruise. Just ordered appetizers. Grouper Fingers, Crabby Dip, Caesar Salad and French Fries. Everything was good. No issues. We sat outdoors by the bay. Live music. Our service was nice. Table was really wobbly.

Good service and chef made the scallop dinner to perfection after a little mishap. Lemon cheesecake is delicious!! Would recommend.

They have BREAKFAST! ... they just started it at the angler. They have redone the bars, added televisions, adjusted the menus, and the service is great as always! If you see Brandy, she is amazing!. Love the new vibe and atmosphere! Only feed back is I hope they keep the prices reasonable. Keep it up Angler staff!

Stopped here for dinner on a Thursday night with the boys. Having gone to Ducks as many times as I have, it's odd that this was the first time I have been here. We were sat inside after a short (and odd) wait given how empty they were. First thing that grabbed me was we were sat at a table the size of postage needed to send a media mail across the country. Obviously the table was a two-top but they sat four of us together - which allowed Tony Baloney (or whatever Bill calls him) and I to get to know each other, biblically. Just a point of note if using the lavs if you were born, or assume male - you're looking for the Buoys door. I flipped a mental coin and went thru that one - awarded with urinals and a new lease on life after emptying my tank. Commodes were clean. Our waitress was the brightest part of this place - more of an "experienced" lady with a knee brace - her and I riffed the whole time with order options and the right way to do things/order things. I said we were simpatico which she then said later in the meal. I started with the Caprese salad which was HUGE in terms of portion - so much so I didn't even finish it. They could cut this in half and make more without wasting. Bill commented on the mozzarella looking good - didn't have any. Having never tried it here, and being in OCMD - I went with the crab cake which came with coconut rice and green beans. The coconut rice was INSANELY good but there wasn't enough of it. The crab cake was good but small. I guess most glaring issue was the atmosphere was really stale. It made me feel like I was eating in a place that was on a restaurant impossible. No real energy to it - would recommend sitting outside for more ambiance. Would recommend - just OK in my experience here

Dear fellow Yelpers, I had a dinner planned at the Angler with a large group (14+). Our reservation was made three weeks in advance and confirmed prior to our arrival. When we got to the restaurant they told us that we didn't have a reservation on their books. Although they messed up our reservation, they were able to put together a table last minute for us. However, they weren't very friendly/apologetic about it and made no attempt to offer a comp or anything like that to try to smooth over the situation. We felt like the seating staff looked at our table as a nuisance and didn't believe that we had made and confirmed the reservation. Then came time for our meal. Our server was prompt and inviting and handled our group well. She was the only thing that kept this review from being one star. The food itself left a lot to be desired. If you are going to this restaurant do not order the buffalo chicken mac and cheese. The plate looked like it was prepared by a high college student at 3 am and there was 0 presentation or appeal whatsoever. It looked like the pasta was boiled and then they put Frank's red hot sauce and one cut up chicken nugget into a plate. I ordered a pasta dish and the sauce tasted like it was from a jar. I asked for chicken to be added on and the small amount of chicken I received with my dish was dry and salty. The drinks we ordered were not very well made and a lot of the members of our group commented on how they were so unremarkable. In conclusion, the ambiance and feel of the restaurant went along well with their menu and overall appearance but the actual product was sub par to put it kindly. I never want to put down a place because I know this affects someone's livelihood, but I want other people to be aware of our experience prior to spending time and money there. I'm in no way a culinary mastermind but it feels like someone should do a little better job watching over the plating of the food. So Anglers, if you're reading this please don't take this personally and try to improve your quality !

We haven't been here in 18 years, but heard they changed ownership , so we wanted to give it a try! Loved the free valet. Big and crowded but nice view and lovely breeze. We got our drinks quick, but kitchen was busy so food took longer. The crab dip was great! Clams delicious , chicken parm, steak subs, chicken sandwich, and shrimp with crab imperial. My husband didn't love the flounder or the coconut rice, but I loved it. We loved our sweet server, Charlotte, who was attentive and unflappable in the face of some kitchen chaos. She knew things were taking longer and helped us get our order in early. We were a party of ten and the service was excellent. They still offer the twice a night boat cruise -$10 if you dine there. So much fun!

Bad muscles appetizer - 7/18 closed - not alive when cooked Bad broccoli - not green Slow service - 1 hour from sitting to appetizers  Raw tuna steak - Dry on outside, raw in middle  LOUD music Server forgot to give us utensils

Fantastic location .. right next to the water and docks . This is the place where there are alll water activities like parasailing , speed boats etc . Lots of space to sit and dine . Mostly a fish restaurant but we went just for a quick snack and drink. Bar was ok. Service could have been better . Not much of IPA options .didn't like their IPA on the tap. Didn't taste food. May be next time . Still a 4 star rating...

Very sad. Angler used to be a "usual" for us. Went this week after a hiatus. Beyond a letdown. Full remodel over the winter, which looks to have been done really well. Reduced dining room, making way for a small c-store (to cater to the morning fishing crowd) and a new 2-sided bar which is accessible from dining room and the deck. Very nice. We requested to sit inside, the hostess initially sat us at a table that had not been bussed. Food and trash still on table. Upon my request - she moved us to a clean table. From where I was sitting, every surface I could see was gross. Floors had smashed food, tables dirty, etc etc. should have left at this point. On to the food. Fried flounder had ZERO seasoning. Batter was flavorless and soggy. The "coconut" rice was completely devoid of any flavor, (Coconut or anything else) literally tasted like plain rice. Presentation doesn't make food taste good - but it does speak volumes. And the presentation was a zero. Pile of White rice next to a piece of soggy fried fish. My dates Maryland crab soup (in her words) "tastes like nothing". I tried it, and agreed. Just a watery tomato base with mushy vegetables. The md crab soup was ALWAYS a go-to for me at the angler. We told the (overwhelmed) server about the food quality, but that's where it ended. No table check from a manager or similar. If you can't get fried fish and SOUP right - what hope do you have? Really very sad for a storied restaurant to have fallen so far.

Staff was super friendly, service was fast, however the restaurant wasn't full, but the outdoor seating was sort of busy. It was so nice to sit outside to eat right on the water looking at the boats and jetski's, etc. Food was good, fish was fresh but seemed slightly undercooked, but just very slightly. Good portions. Beers were VERY reasonably priced. My 7 yr old daughter and I ate for $28.00 total (I had a beer too). We did the $6.00 dinner cruise. The staff on the boat was nice and they offer beers, water and sodas on the boat. Boat has a bathroom too, it's about a 45 minute cruise. You will have to make reservations for the restaurant and the dinner cruise. My dinner reservation was for 4:30pm and I rode on the 6:00pm dinner cruise. You need to ask the waitress for your dinner cruise tickets and then you give the guy at the boat the $6.00 for the cruise.

Dinner Food was OK. Location was convenient, so we went back for breakfast. Prices were just on the food menu. My husband and daughter ordered an orange juice with their breakfast. Bill came.. $10.00 for each of the orange juices. Really? So 20 bucks for 2 orange juices with breakfast. Never again!

We went for breakfast today, a new service they offer. We waited at the hostess stand (per the sign) for 10min before walking into find someone. We were told to seat ourselves. We sat at a table for another 10min without so much as recognition. We ultimately went to the bar thinking we would get better service. The bartender was new, and very nice, but things did not flow smoothly. Our order was taken, but not entered into the system for 10-15min while the bartender tended to other guest & servers. Our food did come out very quickly once entered; however, my order was incorrect. Without gripe the bartender fixed my order. I had the Chesapeake Benny: it was very good but my poached egg was well done. All & all, we would give it another go. The food was a 4/5, only because of my poached eggs. And the view is 5/5. They were extremely understaffed, which I know is at no fault of the staff that was working. I never saw a manager come out to assist their team. For it being a Saturday in June I expected more preparation.

If I could give this place zero stars I would. The food was horrible. I got the buffalo chicken Mac and cheese. And what was advertised and what I received were very different. I could've made Kraft Mac and cheese at home and it would've had more flavor than what I received.

We returned three years since my first review. Another disappointing salad. It costs $10 to add grilled chicken, and all I got were a few crumbles - what looked like the leftover pieces from cutting up a chicken breast and giving the neatly cubed pieces to someone else. In my first review, someone in our party was also disappointed in the Caesar salad. We were seated on the edge next to the bay, so we had a closeup view of the drawbridge and sunset over the bay. Stick to the seafood here.

Great food and service! Can't beat the vibe right on the water. Drinks were amazing too!

Wanted to like it. Did not meet expectations. Beautiful views. Great music. Sorry but food quality was fair/weak. Our waitress had no personality.

We went here for the first time last night. We vacation in OV yearly, for 13 years but have never tried it. We had a birthday in our group, and wanted to find someone nice to celebrate. The view is nice and it's fun to be on the water. Our waiter was sweet but young and overwhelmed. It took a long time to get drinks; appetizers came out without plates, utensils or napkins. We were not checked on during our time and other than the fish specials, the food was bland. We sent back a cheesesteak and the fries were greasy. The bill was $240 for 6 adults- I would not go back to this place. Very disappointing.

Good food, Good drinks, good service, fun atmosphere...What more can you ask for? Grouper fingers were delicious!

We went for happy hour and the food was so well priced, delicious and plentiful. Owner and waitresses were so friendly. Such a small town vibe. Loved it! View of the bay but we were there to watch the the Sunday games! Visit! You won't be disappointed

We did the boat and dinner option. The boat was so fun and we saw two pods of dolphins before even leaving the inlet. Boat was well worth it. Dinner however... I wish I could say the same. I knew from the other reviews not to expect much, but it was just plain bad. The rice wasn't cooked through, the green beans soaked in butter. The kids pizza, fries, and crab cake were all edible. Not amazing. Valet parking was a plus and the server was very kind. Both seemed overworked though. The people and boat salvaged any positive review.

The Angler used to be the place to go in OC. My family has been coming here during our vacations for 40+ years. Views are gorgeous and the boat ride is always fun. Also, I love the valet parking. It's just so convenient. I hate saying this, but our dinner was bad. We had crab cakes and a burger. It was all below standard. The crab cakes were tasteless and smelled of fish. I know you all can do better. You have a legacy to live up to. Please don't continue with this standard of food.

Always gravitated to Mr. Ducks - especially when we were boating with our dogs. Pulled in and were immediately greeted at the dock by staff telling us that they were not permitted on the outside deck again until after Labor Day (the staff was apologetic, but we were literally just there the week prior spending our money with the dogs sitting quietly under our table.) We heard the Angler may still act welcome our pooch... so we boated over. They were so great ... immediately brought a bowl of water and the bartender asked if they could have a treat. They even have a menu for your pet! Our food and the service were really good and the well-priced happy hour drinks were flowing. All the other guests were super casual and friendly to the dogs and eventually it turned into one big party on the patio. Great Sunday afternoon!

Went to the angler last night for the second time this summer(why only twice is silly). First time was for dinner with brother And sister in law and had a really dinner then great happy hour last night. They had a guitar player, 2 for 1 cocktails and a good menu. Our server wasn't great but everything else was. We stayed for sunset which was amazing. This place has stepped up its game in the last couple years. We went back in 2017-2018 and the food wasn't very good. Last time dinner was awesome I had scallops my hub had ribs and I forget what the others had but everything was really well cooked. I know they close for the winter but we're looking forward to a few more dinners there through September.

We enjoyed this place! The food was pretty good (crab cake and fish tacos). Service was fast and the location overlooking the marina at sunset was really nice. Like most places in Ocean City it is higher priced, but reasonable.

Nice seating area with great view. Friendly waitress. Salads served at same time as the meal. Seasoning on imperial shrimp was overpowering & baked on the whole dish. Like it sat under the heat lamp in the kitchen too long. Average place. The bar area for happy hour is the place to be. Good deals. Stay at the bar & enjoy the live music

Service was good! The food tasted well also. Definitely nice atmosphere and chill vibes. Hollywood pictures took very good photos of our table and were super sweet. Would definitely come back again!

I spent my birthday there the server was very nice, we got very cool pictures from this girl from Hollywood pictures

I came here with 2 friends, and it was excellent. Our waitress was lovely! The food was super good. And, we got some great pictures. Definitely recommend. My first time coming here and I will definitely be back!

Went to HH and new ownership kept the same HH items, grouper fingers were real good as well as the wings and steamed shrimp. Dining room was remodeled with bar facing the water, very well done. The Angler remains one of my go to places!!!!!

This was the second stop in the Great Ocean City Restaurant Tour. Our group is working our way north from the inlet and dinning at a new restaurant in each ocean city block (as much as possible). We are skipping pizza places and bars. We may do variations on this as we work our way through Ocean City but we know it will be an adventure. We honestly ended up at The Angler because our first location did not work out, I say this not because we thought less of the Angler, just some of the group had been there and we wanted to try some place new. The night had gone very poorly, and we were counting on The Angler to save the day and they did a great job. The manager was attentive, and our waitress Katlin was great. She was friendly, engaging and on the ball. The food was very good, and the drinks were top notch. The décor is authentic and has the history of OC on the walls. Sean the manager made sure everything was up to the standards of this 83-year-old seaside treasure. Our hats are off, and the smiles are on! The order included: Gropper Fingers (10 out of 10) Tuna Melt, very good! Fish and Shrimp Tacos, excellent Fish Sandwich, big smile Broiled Flounder, supreme We will be back and this time early enough for a sunset cruise.

Nice place to get a bite and a drink they have free valet parking. The servers are really nice and the food is ok but if your able to get a seat outside that's perfect and you pay $6 a person and you can go out in a sunset tour on the boat which is amazing. I highly suggest this place just because of the boat tour.

Obviously can't beat the location and view. Old Bay chips and grouper fingers always good. Happy hour with 2 for 1 drinks is great however challenged with the drinks. Appears they measure when mixing which was not done in previous years. I had 2 vodka and soda that had a drip of vodka. Not a good thing when you're enjoying view and beverage. Go to a lot of happy hours in the area from OC to Delaware. Not a fan of a drink which is 95 percent soda water.

We did some mental math to figure out how lunch came up to be nearly $100 and it wasn't working out, so we checked the receipt. In response to our complaints about the rubbery french fries, they deducted $10 from the check. This was more than offset by adding back a $12 drink that we didn't order. To add insult to injury, the fries were an additional $2 per sandwich. $2 more for rubbery fries when the shrimp imperial sandwich was already $24?! I deducted a star for that. You should run the other way.

Food was incredible and the staff was accommodating. Definitely recommend the sunset cruise. It was spectacular

Hands down one of the best happy hours in OCMD to get oysters, shrimp, clams, grouper fingers, wings, and old bay chips. Allie our server was amazing and patient with our table when the fries came back over cooked. They have a 2 for 1 deal for dinks and it's always fun getting two drinks at once while you get sip and sit in the bay watching the boats go in and out. Also the happy hour is everyday while most places don't have happy hour in OCMD. Great ambiance as they also have live music.

Positives- waitress was pleasant and hustling, she was the highlight. Shrimp tacos and crab cake were yummy. Negatives- cocktails were too sweet. Kids meals were terrible, which is surprising for a pasta/red sauce and grilled cheese. The grilled cheese was undercooked. Clam chowder was cold and gross. Shrimp was ok. French fries were somehow burnt and soggy.

The service was delightful, Seafood Pasta was yummy, and crab appetizer perfectly prepared. Couldn't do our boat ride due to weather but got a rain check. A bit pricey but so is everything in OC.

When we were turned away next-door, because we had our dog with us, so we tried anglers, and they were very accommodating. They had a cute doggy menu, and we could get a hotdog hamburger or piece of chicken for our dog.... The staff were extremely friendly, and accommodating. I highly recommend going here, you could sit on the deck and enjoy your meal and watch the boats and possibly see the bridge go up.

The location had potential, restaurant off the bay, outdoor seating, dogs allowed. However upon arrival we discovered their outside is self-seating, easier to order at the bar because nobody pays attention to you sitting, and they try to pack in so many customers you are squished in, and can't even see the bay above all the people they squeeze in. This also made it really noisy, so even though were were only three tables away from the band, we couldn't hear them over the noise. Getting a menu from the bar took about 10mins, then ordering took another 20+minutes. Meanwhile, we had to make 'who can get us waters' a game. I ordered the soft shell crab tacos, my hubby the fish and chip sandwich. For $16 the tacos were very disappointing. It is clear the pour shredded cheese out of a bag onto a luke warm flour tortilla, and stuff it with whatever may be leftover -lettuce, coleslaw, or tomatoes. My two tacos were very different. One was stuffed with soft shell crab, lettuce, and cheese. One was basically all cheese, coleslaw, and one little crab leg (it was as if my crab fell out on the way over and they just went with it). My hubbie's sandwich was super greasy. Very disappointing meal. I was also annoyed the waitress came over and played with our dog for a bit, but when we asked for water for the dog, disappeared to never return.

Omg if I could give this place a zero I would ! Grew up going to ocean city and now live in the beach in Florida-this place has gone to crap ! First off -there had to be a hundred flies INSIDE the dining room ! I ordered the grouper and a bowl of crab soup -the fish delivered WAS NOT GROUPER or even fried -To add insult to injury the soup was cold!! The manager knew that "I called him out on the fish not being grouper-which was probably frozen and they actually asked me if I wanted something else! I told them at this point I was afraid to eat here !! Left after my glass of wine -THE only thing palatable-DO YOURSELF A FAVOR AND GO TO ANY OTHER PLACE!

A restaurant on the bay with a beautiful port, very family friendly. The best part was the 45 minute boat ride for $5 When you make your dinner reservation also mention the boat cruise. We took the 8 pm boat ride and viewed the sunset and a dolphin show! The best $5 I have spent!!!

We discovered this gem of a restaurant during our fourth of July weekend from a local. The menu and quality of food was terrific! We had a toddler and a teen and they both ate their meals and raved about it (image that!). The crab cake is authentic with no fillers and it was so delicious we returned TWICE on the same trip. The burger was cooked to perfection and the cocktails superb. About the service: DYNAMIC & EXCELLENT! The waitress, Hayley, was training someone and they both were friendly and checked in on us often. The manager (a woman) was super friendly, checked on the meal and experience. We sat outside, we were not rushed and its the perfect place on the bay.

Outside dining is so fun. Food is about what you would expect for burgers and American food. Staff was pleasant.

Angler has good seating and good happy hour. Parking is a challenge but patience wins this battle. Good bar seating area, no reservations needed for the bar seating. 18 and under can sit in bar area FYI. But seems like reservations were needed to sit anywhere else. The oysters were good, BBQ wings delicious and shrimp tacos very good. No sauce on tacos , but just as good. Wear sunscreen if sitting outside.

Absolutely the WORST service we ever had in Ocean City ...... we had 5:30 dinner reservations and 7:00 pm reservations for their evening cruise ...... it took forever to get dessert and the bill ...... by the time we walked to the boat at 6:50 pm there were no seats left. !!!! VERY UNHAPPY to say the least! It was our 1st and LAST trip to the Angler.