Angler Restaurant & Bar

Water front and they have a boat for tours. I had reservation during the Labor Day weekend, so it was super busy, crowded and loud. But that’s Ocean City, watcha gonna do? Anyway, the food was good, but nothing to write home about…the service was great. I was impressed with or server. He was friendly, knowledgeable about the menu and helped with recommendations. The desserts were outstanding. Highly recommend anything on the dessert menu, especially the tiramisu. I would highly recommend taking the sunset boat tour after dinner! Fantastic time. Also, park a block or two away, small parking lot.

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.

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!

We recently had lunch at The Angler on Talbot Street, and it’s a classic Ocean City waterfront spot with a long history and a relaxed, friendly vibe.  The view can’t be beat — sitting outside overlooking the boats and the bay makes for a pretty unbeatable backdrop.  Service was generally attentive and personable, and seems like the happy hour deals could be a real draw.  On the food side, there were highs and lows. The seafood options are wide and fresh-feeling when they hit — grouper fingers and crab dip were great. Just a small observation that timing can be inconsistent. We noticed at least a few tables had delays, or dishes that were a bit under-seasoned or slow to arrive.  Try to get a patio or deck seat for the views and breeze — it really elevates the experience. All told, The Angler is a solid bet for an Ocean City night — especially if you want a waterfront setting, a broad menu, and don’t mind giving the kitchen a bit of leeway. I’d come back — just maybe plan strategically.

Amazing service, friendly staff, big portions, and a great view! The food was absolutely delicious and the cranberry mimosa was a refreshing way to start the day.

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.

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!

We chose the angler restaurant because it was walking distance from our hotel and actually is part owner of the fishing boat we were supposed to go out with but got canceled the day prior. Since we couldn't get a refund on our hotel room, we still had to go to Ocean City and make the best of it. ​We quickly walked across the street and joined our friends who were in the process of getting a table outside. So we sat down and was able to hear the water in the harbor and enjoyed the fresh breeze. It wasn't too chilly that night but they didn't have heat lamps outside either. There are three multiple areas to eat outside. You can sit close to the water, up the stairs from the water and right next to the bar. The only area that's not covered are the seating closest to the water. I went with the crispy fried flounder which did not disappoint! Freshly fried still juicy and the fries with the skin on we're good as well. Exactly what I wanted! ​ my friends went with multiple other dishes and there weren't any negatives about their food. The only negative thing was the can the cocktail. They do offer quite a few and after hearing my friend say she wasn't a fan of the strawberry one I decided only one a green apple shot which were quite tasty. ​ I would come back just for some Dependable food and a lot of times, that's what you're looking for. No surprises

Food: Dinner was EXCELLENT. We had mouth watering seafood linguine with garlic bread and tender flatiron steak with mashed potatoes. Started with a beautiful garden fresh salad and finished with a huge, rich chocolate brownie topped with ice cream n strawberry slices. I wish this was my neighborhood pub. Ambiance was pub casual and comfortable. Service was excellent considering we were a group of 42.

It was a little noisy but we had a large group. the staff including the owner were very gracious , even did separate checks. I had shrimp tacos which were hugh and very good. enjoyed it.

Food was terrible! Started with Maryland Crab soup which consisted of red watery over seasoned broth with cabbage and huge pieces of red skinned potatoes. Didn't see any crab meat. Two of us had the crab cakes. Being from Maryland, we know crab cakes and these were definitely not what we would expect. The shrimp with crab imperial was also disappointing. The crab meat in both dishes were over seasoned. Day boat scallops were also so over seasoned you couldn't even taste the scallops. The entrees were served with string beans and garlic mashed potatoes or coconut rice. The string beans were the highlight of the meal. Even the garlic mashed had way too much garlic. I think spices and seasoning should enhance the flavor of foods not over power them. This might be a great place to have a drink on the water, but I wouldn't recommend eating there.

The waitress wasn't very friendly and not real attentive. Fish sandwich wasn't very good. A little mushy and small for the $21 price tag. Calamari was ok but the drinks were a little watered down not much alcohol for $13. But the restaurant is right on the water so that was nice.

We made a 6pm reservation and even with open tables we're seated after way after 6pk with open tables. Our waitress was beyond awful, we ordered appetizers and they came out the same time as our entrees. We ordered a pizza for our kids that we asked to come out with the appetizers that came out after our entrees. My husband asked for a water with his grey goose and soda and it never came. We never got appetizer plates, maybe they thought we would use our entree plates. Our waitress was waived over and decided to never come back. There are so many great places to eat down here... this was wayyyyy on the bottom. Try Salt 75 or Harrrisons Harbor Watch instead. If you want a boating experience Mr. Ducks is 1000x better. The pirate cruise is fun but expect to get wet.

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.

food was delicious, our server, Georgia was very attentive and personable. happy hour was best bang for the buck. if you call ahead for dinner ,you can also reserve for the cruise for 1/2 price,$10 a person. we got there at 4, hung around til 6-630, then got online for the cruise. perfect evening

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

I have been eating at Angler/Buntings since the 1970's. It makes me sad to see how far this place has fallen. It's no longer a restaurant, it's a sports bar. They placed a 60 foot bar down the center of the dining room. Our table was next to the bar, with bar patrons bumping up against us during the meal. The room is surrounded by large screen TV's. There is nothing to absorb sound and you had to yell your order. The sound level was about the same as when I start my push mower inside my garage. The waitress, Emily, was fantastic. Or orders were correct but the food was poor. The shrimp was undercooked, the crab soup had very little seasoning. On the plus side, valet parking is fantastic, the crab cakes were still great. If you have come here in the past, understand that it's not the same place it used to be.

We came for a family dinner of 7 people and made reservations ahead of time. We were seated shortly after our arrival but the service did not seem to keep up with tables being seated. The waitress missed a few of the items we ordered (forgot 2 of the groups drinks and refills were missed, food orders came out wrong and needed to be replaced). The mashed potatoes were absolutely horrible and upon telling the waitress she said they would likely come out exactly the same if reordered, which is disturbing because they tasted spoiled. My crabby fries also seemed to be premade and stuck to the pan because the cheese was so hard with barely any crab to be detected. Otherwise, the ambiance was gorgeous and the indoor outdoor flow was wonderful. Also there was live music around dinner time with songs that I really enjoyed. Overall the atmosphere was amazing, boat ride afterwards was fantastic but service and food sucked.

Marge was amazing!!!! The nicest human and an even better server!!!! She was so nice and attentive! Always ask for Marge!

Not sure why Angler has sub 3 rating, we had 5 star experience with Angel being best server EVER! Great food options, our crew wanted lunch and breakfast options at noon on Sunday. Kitchen a tad slow but didn't matter with solid drink menu and amazing setting on bayside at bridge with lots of water fun to watch. Large platters of yummy food and everyone loved fresh fish and crab options. Stayed too long and a few of our crew stumbled home. We'll be back!

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

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.

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$..

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!

I frequently go to this bar/restaurant approximately 2 to 3 times a month. Nothing more, nothing less, the bartender Mike should not have a job! He is a miserable SOB. People actually left the bar, me included he was working to go to their other one on the opposite side of the restaurant. No one should experience a server or bartender mother MF-ing customers.

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!

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

Very disappointed. Saw this place in a video online and was excited to go. Food arrived cold at our table and service was meh.

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...

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!!!!!