Harborside Bar & Grill

First time visiting the Harborside and it was a great experience. Atmosphere is great inside and outside. Food and drinks were delicious. Big menu with lots of variety. We visited on a weeknight in September and the place was nearly full inside. I’m sure during the summer season this place jammed. Definitely will be back! 🦀 🏖️

Just ok for me. The restaurant and parking is quite small and narrow. Food is nothing special, also the portion seem small if compare to the price. It is a good place for hanging out or party with friends, but not really for family or a couple or single (my opinion). Atmosphere is not very amazing like many people comments before. It is located next to a little canal with crowded of boats and surrounding buildings, not BEACH, SEA or OCEAN like imagination, please understand that. There is patio seating area that you might feel breeze and chilled out but just a few. Service was so-so, not much to mention.

This is a must-try as it is the place that invented orange crush cocktails, if you happen to love those, as I do! It was absolutely packed when we went! Everyone enjoyed their food. I just had potato skins but they were huge! I will say they had a DJ when we were there which normally I might like, but seemed a little overwhelming with the rain and windows being covered. I will be back, hopefully when it’s not raining!

Service was great, so were the drinks. I had the orange crush and strawberry mule, both were pretty good. Crab cakes were also really good though a little pricey.

Harborside did not disappoint when it came to their orange crush. It was amazing. Service was pretty quick and the staff were friendly. The food was very good and fresh. The wings are good. The mahi mahi is phenomenal. The mussels as well were great. The happy hour menu is decent. 10/10 experience. The parking can be a bit tight at times depending on when you go there.

Ordered the crab cake sandwich at Harborside Bar & Grill, and it was delicious! The crab cake was flavorful, well-seasoned, and well prepared – definitely one of the better crab cakes I’ve had. The atmosphere was relaxed and welcoming, with a live band playing during lunch time making it a great spot to enjoy a meal by the water. Based on this experience, I’d definitely come back again.

The food was amazing! the service was great and especially our server Korin was amazing always checking on us and making sure the food was good and everything. We will definitely be coming back!

This is exactly the kind of place you'd want to fully experience OC off the boardwalk. I definitely had a few Orange Crushes. The burger was cooked to perfection. My picky child even ate his entire plate. Also ordered the blackened scallops. Overall go there for the local vibes and live music 🎵🎶.

Harbor Side continues to be a family vacation staple. We always stop by more than once every June while we're on vacation. We love having drinks on the water and this is in a great location (not to mention their Orange Crushes are GREAT!!). They have an inside bar and an outside bar (I prefer the outside bar). I was only here once this year, but the rest of my family went back an additional time without me. Each time we had a couple rounds of Orange Crushes. I also had a Yuengling and I love that they serve their draft beer in a frosty mug. The bartenders at the outdoor bar were great. They were patient as we figured out our order and our plans, they were professional and courteous, and they had a good sense of humor which I appreciat If I had a tip it would be this: do yourself a favor and steer clear of the margarita. My cousin ordered one, which I tasted, and it wasn't very good. Harborside is known for their Orange Crush so don't overthink it. Go with the Orange Crush.

We were sat by a waiter that took our order. A few minutes later a waitress came and said we were her table and left. ?? Flies all over, had to swat flies and cover up our drinks. Shrimp under cooked. Lousy waitress and manager. Got last week of AYCE. Only had 1 plate and wanted to take the unfinished food home and was told no, everyone else would want to. Read the fine print they said! I get it, but it was the only plate I had gotten. Not like I had ordered several plates. Hardly anyone in the place too. They'd rather throw perfectly good food away than let me take what I had paid for home. If it was a regular item I could have taken it home? Sinful to throw good food away. The solution to the problem is don't offer AYCE. We are locals and never going back again.

Great vibes and great food. Food: I ordered the Cajun Mahi entree and it was amazing. The fish was tender and cooked perfectly. The shrimp was juicy and there was a decent amount of shrimp. The cooked tomatoes burst in your mouth. I forget what was in the sauce but it paired perfectly. It was seasoned perfectly but not spicy. It also grabbed a Caesar salad and it was topped with huge pieces of parmigiana. Very good for a side salad. We got the buffalo wings for apps and they were good really good. They were dry rub and thick pieces. My table also grabbed an orange crush and said it was refreshing. General: not sure if they're gonna keep this going but Monday nights there's 50% off entrees special. They have specials running the rest of the week as well so visit their website to see what's going on that night. Haborside is also the home of the orange crush in oc Ambiance: love the vibe of haborside. It's a place to grab and orange crush and enjoy yourself. The service was good as well.

We love west ocean city and this is a place I just discovered and I wish i kniew about it sooner! it checks all the boxes: views, drinks, food and the staff is always so great! I love this place and wish it was much closer to Baltimore so I could go all the time.

Doesn't get much better than a Harborside orange crush. Happy hour food and drinks. Amazing setting with excellent food! Highly recommend Harbor pasta!

A new experience! Everyone ordered a different item! I ordered the Cajun Mahi served with a creamy Cajun sauce had an ample portion of tender shrimp the Mahi was very tenderly flavored I ordered it with French fries which were perfectly cooked but rice would have been a better alternative. The better half order Blackened Scallops Special very tender with just enough spice. My BIL ordered Stuffed Flounder and the SIL ordered Fried Shrimp. We were seated outside plenty of room lots of ceiling fans similar to an outside bar setting with plenty of TVs and tin beer signs. McKayla did an exceptional job attending our table. No room for desserts this trip.

We have never made it to Harborside in our previous trips to the area and since we are big fans of Orange crushes, have been wanting to come to the place of the original Orange Crush. Stopped in for an early family dinner and the place was jam packed. Happy hour time and they had a crew of people there enjoying themselves with a live band that was pretty good and not too loud. I don't think I was expecting it to be so busy then but it was. Definitely a popular happy hour spot. However, the staff must be used to that as they didn't miss a beat with getting tables sat (small wait for us for a table of 4, 10 minutes), getting orders taken, and drinks and food out. Very efficient and friendly service! Beside the large adult happy hour crowd, there were also lots of families there then as well. The orange crushes were good but unfortunately not the best we have had. Perhaps because they were a happy hour price, they seemed weak and like there was minimal vodka in them. I like a balance cocktail but also like to taste the alcohol. If not, it's a miss for me. The orange juice was freshly squeezed and it was refreshing but since this was the reason we trekked it to this west OCMD location, I am not sure we would go back. The food was pretty good- standout for us was the crab dip with pretzel bread- really nicely done and the best part of the meal. Kids had typical kids fare and they have a children's menu. Husband got the blackened tuna sandwich and asked for it medium. It came out cooked that way and he really enjoyed it. The tuna was fresh and done nicely! I got a Caesar salad and opted for a fried crab cake to try it this way since I typically get it broiled. Salad was good, caesar dressing was more of a vinaigrette type which I prefer it to be on the creamy side. I should also mention their tartar sauce (which came with my husbands sandwich and I stole for my Crabcake) was good as well- spicy and flavorful. Crabcake was good, not the best I have had down here but decent. I would say overall, this place runs like a well oiled machine with service and staff. It is family friendly but can get a larger bar crowd. This makes for great people watching though!!! The food was better than I expected but we didn't love the drinks which is mainly why we came to give it a try. I'm sure I could have asked for it to be stronger, but why have to ask? A solid 3 out of 5 stars for us and glad we were able to come check it out!

Came on a Saturday night around 8/9pm... very loud music, DJ yelling things, rowdy younger groups crowd with some families and quiet couples sprinkled in. The table of 8 next to us was talking pretty loudly and having questionable conversations, and I heard a server go up to them and ask them to watch their use of the F word as there were a few families with younger kids in the vicinity. They didn't really cease. I was relieved after they were done trying to figure out how to split the bill for 20 minutes. Service was fine, pretty quick and responsive. Extensive drinks/ cocktails menu but rum heavy. I got the fish tacos which were actually pretty good - the tortilla, salsa, and fillings weren't anything special, just chopped up mango, tomatoes, and slaw but I thought the fish was fried well, not too batter-y or greasy and flavorful. The sweet potato fries were on the soggy side but I still liked them, cuz they weren't dry and well, carbs. Kind of cool that it's the original spot that created Orange Crush mixed drink. Lively place to hang out with decent food- but if you're looking for low key and chill, which we kind of were after a long day... this wasn't it! Definitely a lively and popular spot though!

Everything always good , haddock or flounder are winners! Nice bar.. seating is good and staff always great!

First time coming here from my co-worker suggesting to go. It was fabulous, the food was amazing and plenty and fresh. We got some calamari and the portions are great along the potato skin. The Orange crush the best. Bar tender are friendly and easy to ask. Between here and crab alley along with Taphouse is to go with everything Quality, Service and Ambiance.

I came here for a birthday celebration. It was easy to find and plenty of parking. The music inside was too loud so it was perfect to hold a conversation. Outside it was louder so more a party vibe. Since it's the home of the orange crush, I had to try the original. I must say it was delicious better than others I've had. Have Tony make you one! He was so cool and super nice! Be careful cause they will sneak up in ya! Last but not least, the restroom was nice and clean. This is definitely a place I'll be back to!

It's right on the water outside seating what's not to like the key lime crush is so yummy, the whole dinner was great my new fav spot

I was looking for a good fish sandwich that wasn't fried and I found it! The Mahi Mahi was blackened to perfection and mouth watering good! My husband got the Tangier and said the crab dip on top was a bit sweet and would have liked to have some heat. Maybe it needed more old bay ‍ My mother got a cheeseburger and said it hit the spot! The staff was very friendly and accommodating to my mother who needed somewhere close to sit and not far. I really liked watching the boats going by the canal as they went by the restaurant all ready to got out on to celebrate the 4th of July! We also had their orange crush and it was the perfect compliment to the meal.

Properly prepared and well priced for the quality. Exceptional service (Jack made sure every special request was done perfectly. Thank you we appreciated that attention). Highly recommend!!

Wanted to try the original orange crushes! Mine was fabulous but my friend's was cross-contaminated a little. Someone else had ordered a grapefruit crush...bartender then used the same shaker, so hers was a little bitter because the grapefruit juice was partially in there too. Overall atmosphere was fun and will go back- just keeping a closer eye on how the crush is made. (Please note we didn't say anything because she had originally thought the greenish oranges maybe were the problem, but upon watching, we realized it was the grapefruit juice.)

Harborside Bar and Grill has a great atmosphere sitting right on a dock that overlooks the bay. There is both indoor and outdoor seating to accommodate any party regardless of size. The wait time is gonna be difficult at this restaurant was just goes to show how popular it is. Although it is not one of the typical restaurants you hear of because it is not off of Ocean Highway, it is absolutely a restaurant that you should visit next time you're in town. They are known for being the creators of the Orange Crush, a popular drink, known to any native Marylander. You can also purchase a souvenir cup with your drink if you would like. When I visited this restaurant, I had a salad with ahi tuna and it was incredible. I still think about it now that vacation season is over!

Food and services is fabulous. I will visit again. I wish I remembered the young lady that served us name, but I have been here several times and the services always been good. We come on St. Patrick's day,

Partner and I arrived in Maryland today and stopped here before entering OC.  Started off with the crab soup, which had a tomato soup base with green beans, peas, potatoes, chopped tomatoes and corn along with bits of crab...was nicely spiced and every spoonful had some crab in it. We had 3 appetizers: steamed shrimp, which were big and came with a perfectly made cocktail sauce...really appreciate it when there is a good amount of horseradish; steamed clams, which were juicy and finished off in less than 5 minutes; and seared scallops, which were perfectly seared and accompanied by a nice salad topped off with a mango salsa...delicious! Then we shared a crab cake entree...these were perfectly fried, loaded with crab and tasted phenomenal! Bottom line, the service was fast and friendly and the food was spot on!  Kudos to this great establishment for doing the little things and doing things the right way!

The food and atmosphere is wonderful and fun. I have never had a bad meal there. The service is very good. The staff is A+. You won't be disappointed.

We've loved this place for years, as my 2019 review made clear, but today's experience was deplorable and was a real-life version of the old punch line that "the food was bad and the portions were small." The rain is pounding down in OC today and it is cold, so we thought we'd take advantage of Harborside's special of beef stew. We called in a take-out order for the special and other items, but when we got home and unpacked the bag we found two 8 ounce containers (the kind you would get a cup of soup in) of stew -- together they made less than one whole serving. So that was $30 down the drain. But it got worse when we tasted the stew: it was overwhelmingly salted. Fortunately, there is a trick to remedy that taste and make oversalted stew palatable -- add a small amount of good-quality vinegar (I used apple cider vinegar). Nonetheless, you can't take salt out, so even though the stew was now edible, we still ingested a ton of salt. I suppose it could only have been worse if they'd served us the two regular portions they charged us for. The salad my wife also ordered was a pile of old, dried frizzy-type lettuce and a couple off huge chunks of cucumber and tomato -- fit only for the garbage. This place used to be one of our favorites, but it seems that the months the place was closed for a new roof to be installed led to some deleterious changes in the kitchen as well. What a shame.

Great off the path place! Very cool inside. Great drinks. Tried the Cajun mahi! Super good. Food came out super fast and very hot. don't forget and try the orange crush, super good. can't wait to go back!

We absolutely love Harborside and their newly remodeled bar looks great! The food is awesome and they have amazing off season specials for locals - like 1/2 price entrees on Sunday. We just went last week and had the crab cake entree, a pasta special with TONs of seafood, and blackened mahi mahi. All of it was amazing and the service was great! And don't miss out on the crushes....they invented them!

I have got to say...Nah, not for me. The orange crush was yummy, the happy hour has pre-inflation prices. Our server was super nice. That is where the stars end. The crab dip was Sans crab, extra mayonnaise-y base, the quesadilla was ginormous, huge, so big, cheese crusted like a California street taco, but stuffed with red onion, wowzers, name it an onion quesadilla to be more accurate. The ceasar was reliable, dependable, as a ceasar salad should be. The clams casino were tasty, until I got some sand and grit. The flounder sandwich was ok, HUGE. Huge piece of fish. Get it blackened or fried. The fish tacos were the smallest of the dinners. Local bar, probably has some really good things to explore in the menu. Just OK

Harbourside Bar and Grill has very quickly became my favorite restaurant to visit while in OCMD. Last year my family ate here and loved it and we decided to come again this year, and went back again two days later. To start, I ordered the Chicken Chesapeake which was fantastic. The Chicken was amazing and tender and the sauce on top of it was so extremely flavorful. The crab itself was very tender and tasted absolutely amazing with the sauce as well, 10/10 dish. Secondly, the Mahi Mahi Sandwich was great! The fish was perfectly cooked and the jerk seasoning was extremely flavorful and mixed together well with the fish, everything on the plate was fresh and it will be hard to not have somebody order that every time I visit in the future. Next, the Grilled Mahi Mahi with the vegetables was just as good as the mahi sandwich. Once again the fish was extremely flavorful and cooked perfectly. The last item that was ordered was the Broiled Scallops with the crab imperial. The scallops were cooked very well and were definetly caught very recently, again just like the Chicken Chesapeake the crab was cooked very very well and tasted fantastic, another 10/10 meal. Lastly the service was amazing, our server Josh (who we happened to have both times we went this trip) was super nice, very attentive, and very helpful with menu item questions and recommendations. Overall, 10/10 experience and we VERY MUCH look forward to coming again!

This place was a solid gem. My husband had been wanting to eat out but I have still been trying to limit outings due to delta. I read the reviews and thought it would be a nice place to try somewhat off the beaten path. We went early around 5pm and imagine my surprise that the entire parking lot was already full when we arrived and there were at least 3 other cars circling around behind me. We waited to get seated and I was able to request a table on the dock. We could see the activity in the channel of the commercial boats as well as customers arriving by boat. We ordered orange crushes which were awesome and had clams and mussels. The happy hour did not have pricing on it and did not seem to reflect discounted pricing when I received the check but they were delicious. My husband had the mahi mahi and I had the harborside seafood pasta which was emphatically recommended by our server. She was not wrong and I am looking forward to having the leftovers for lunch! Music in the bar was a little loud for the hostess area but it was not a problem where we were seated on the dock. It was a little humid but it was so nice to be relaxing outside on the water. We will definitely be back.

Overpriced, to me, but taste buds will be happy. Go if you need the original crushes.

Always a great view, good service and good seafood. Definitely get the shrimp and crab cakes. Orange crush is a must.

I came here with my whole family and enjoyed my entire experience. Our server was very casual but attentive. Our alcohol beverages were made perfect. I recommend the crab dip-- we ended up ordering a second one because it was very delicious. Unfortunately I did not get a picture of our food or drinks since we were all starving from the ride to OC, but everything everyone ordered was great: fish & chips, crab cake sandwich, tangier island burger, chicken tenders, seafood bisque, chipotle shrimp salad, garlic mussels, and a veggie sandwich. I tried everyone's entree and was as satisfied as they were. I recommend this place PS: loved the outdoor seating by the boats and water!

Best bartenders in OC! Home of the original Crush! Food is always excellent and the prices are decent. In there at least once a week. Love it!

Tonight was our first visit to this spot. The food was absolutely delicious! The seafood was very fresh. We had mussels and crab cake egg rolls for appetizer both of which were very tasty. The egg rolls were filled with crabmeat. My husband and I had the scallop special with corn risotto. The scallops were fresh and cooked perfectly. They melted in my mouth! The entire dish was great. All of the portions were generous. My kids had chicken quesadilla and fried shrimp which they also enjoyed. Our server was kind, efficient and very accommodating. The vibe was cool, there was a DJ and the several tvs showing sports games. We will definitely be back!

Great bar. Just went today and had 2 great bartenders. Great service, very attentive and informative. Food and drinks were great. Ambience is second to none along the water. Would definitely recommend

We came here for our 18th anniversary. not only was our server, Cody, fabulous, but the food was absolutely delicious. The best seafood, hands down, in Ocean City. We were so full and could not stop eating. we didn't get pics of our appetizers, but a few of our main courses. blackened mahi-mahi tacos, grilled mahi mahi, and ahi tuna salad with mango pineapple salsa. So good!!

Came in on a Monday night during spring break for 50% off entrees. My husband and I both ordered the broiled seafood combination. Both entrées were excellent! Josh was an excellent server.

Great location and food! Awesome customer service. The mahi mahi and shrimp were amazing, but the mussels weren't as great

Classic beach vibes! Great happy hour, food was much better than expected, server was fantastic, left even happier than when we walked in !

A casual, local-ish spot on the harbor overlooking moored fishing vessels, this is a hidden gem! Servers are pleasant, helpful, and hustle. The food was quite tasty and reasonably priced considering where we were! I had a burger...surprisingly good and they cooked it exactly as I requested... med-rare. Hubby had the flounder and loved it. Purportedly they are the originator of the Orange Crush one finds throughout OC. Hubby got one...a bit too syrupy for us (reminded me of cough syrup from childhood). I had the Malibu crush and found it to be rather tasty. This is not a quiet place. Animated conversations are throughout the establishment as groups of friends and families meet and eat. . Tons of seating outside and under cover. Also seating inside. Will return for sure.

This turned out to be a much better meal than I expected. Definitely the best orange crushes in OCMD that I've ever had. Freshly squeezed right in front of you. We sat at the bar top seats facing the water and we're served by the bar tender. A good spot and no wait at all. The food was great. The crab dip and pretzels were some of the best I've had in OCMD as well and a hugeee portion of it which we devoured happily. My bf got a burger and sweet potato fries and I got the fish and chips. This was also the best fish and chips I've ever had (but I also just started to get into fish and chips so I've only had it like 4-5 other times). Still - it was HUGE and damn good!!! They gave me some old bay to for it and wowwww. I can't wait to go back just for this spot. We docked the boat right up, easily! And sat and ate and drank right away. Definitely a great lunch spot in OCMD! Especially if you're on a boat!

So fun!! Great orange crushes and band atmosphere!! Waterside fun and dining!!! Total local spot that you can't miss when you come to town!

This was recommended when we passed by on the Assateague Adventure as the home of the original and ubiquitous Orange Crush. It was also recommended on our Ocean City Foodie tour. Staff was pro and pleasant Outdoor dining right on the water was entertaining (except for the flies) :-/ We enjoyed the original Orange Crush because you have to if you're there. Lol Restaurant itself was low key casual waterfront dining. Go for the view and Crush but stay for the food. Our meal was great- shrimp wrap super filling and crab cake sandwich (while pricey) was worth it.

First off, our server Brook was amazing. She was very helpful with choosing our meals and provided great service. I ordered a cup of the seafood bisque (rich, creamy, lots of seafood and sherry!) and the Tangier Island Burger (delicious perfectly cooked burger topped with creamy crab dip with chunks of crab and melted cheese). The only thing that would have put the burger over the top would have been a toasted bun, but it was really good. My friend had the shrimp tacos (not pictured) and said they were also perfectly cooked and delicious. A couple things: 1)The parking lot was full when we arrived. There was ample parking across the street, but all were labeled as parking for Mad Fish. I called the restaurant to find out if it was ok to park there and didnt want to get towed. Apparently, Mad Fish is no longer in business and Harborside owns all the parking now. Signage should be changed. 2) After sunset, the mosquitoes came out on the dock in force. Brook was kind enough to let us head inside and pay the check in there so we could escape. Might want to bring bug spray if you plan to sit outside after sunset.

I was very excited to come to the home of the Original Orange Crush for my birthday - but was pretty disappointed. We waited over 45 mins for our drinks (2 Crushes and 1 draft beer). The server said the bar was backed up but we saw tables near us that were seated way after us who had drinks and their food before we ever even got the draft beer. By the time we got that one, we didn't even attempt to get another as we were of another 45 min wait. (For the record, this Orange Crush tasted like any other I've had - and it cost $7 at Happy Hour). The food was good, but not sure it was worth the hour long wait or the high price tag. My stuffed shrimp (w/ crab) was $30.99 (apparently a $2 up charge for a Caesar salad that I wasn't aware of) and it came out with 5 normal size shrimp and maybe 3 Tbsp of crab. The fish and chips looked good as did the Harbor Pasta and the mahi tacos so maybe I just chose wrong. Atmosphere was crazy loud between a DJ blaring music and patrons who had to yell to hear one another. I hate being negative but this just wasn't a pleasant birthday evening.

Sign says shirts and shoes yet they would not serve my family bc -after coming by boat -bc my daughter had shirt over bathing suit (and shoes) but no shorts. Servers told us it was not a row but security salt us out even after we sat outside !? At the same time they're letting kids in without shirts. And playing super loud AC/DC - let's just say the place does not have a very classy vibe. And maybe I understand that serving her on the inside but they wouldn't even let us sit outside!? i'm all for rules but they need to be posted and enforced consistently. Sunset grille hear we come! Will not ever take our family to Harborside again.

Place was amazing. Beautiful night, great outdoor seating. Lots of specialty drinks. I had the Voodoo Grouper special and omg it was amazing. Never had Grouper but it was beautifully cooked and had this great mushroom crab sauce on top. Was described as very spicy, but didn't find it so. Rest of the family had a variety of menu items (Jamaican Chicken Sandwich, Burger with crab, fried fish special) and everyone really enjoyed. Place is right on the bay and a wonderful way to spend an evening as the boats come in

Love the atmosphere and we've never had a bad meal. Employees are friendly and attentive. Drinks are very well mixed.

Lovely little place on the harbor with good food and friendly service. I sat at the bar and was offered a crush right off the bat. I chose the grapefruit variation and it was super tasty! The fried crab cakes were a little heavy, but delicious nonetheless. I enjoyed my visit and would recommend it to others! Sit outside if you can. The view is great!

Great food! Great staff!! A must visit if you're looking for a meal and drinks!! We were there three times on the week that we were in Ocean City!!

Excellent seafood we had broiled Flounder,Scallops Crab cake, and Shrimp Our waiter was pleasant, helpful and had a great personality

a little out of the way bar and grill with decent food. Service was great and we didn't even wait.

Best for boaters! Service from your boat is great Music is always good Service is good Drinks are good ,but weak

Went into the main bar to meet some of the locals instead of hanging out with the other tourists. Geary local atmosphere.Crab Cakes are good, not great, but good and the beer is cold. Service was great.