Harrison's Harbor Watch

We have been coming here for years. Introduced the 3d generation this evening. Everything was fantastic. First off thank you to all the service staff working hard. We were a table of 7 and there were two other big groups next to us and they did not miss a beat. Try a local beer. See pic. Steamed clams are as good as any other I. The area. Maybe the best crab cake we have had. Easily as good if not better than Phillips. Fresh scallops were fantastic. Prices are fair for the area. Location can't be beat. If you are in town and looking for a place this is a good one to try.

We went here for dinner last night on our last full day of vacation, and let me tell you- it was the best restaurant experience in Ocean City my family and I have ever had! Hailey was our server and she was amazing! Super personable, sweet, attentive, just all around the best server! The food was PHENOMENAL!!!! The best crab cake in Ocean City! The views are breathtaking, especially at sunset. I also want to give a shout out to the manager Denise, such a sweet and friendly woman who has an amazing wait staff. She even came over to our table to check on us and talk to us for a bit. They made us feel like their own family while we were there🥰 I cannot recommend this place enough. We will definitely be back next year!!!

We had a pleasant experience overall. There was a group of about thirty of us including adults and kids. There was something for everybody to be happy with. There was a decent selection of beers and other drinks. We shared the oysters and they were fresh and tasty. I ordered the crab cake on a sandwich roll. This was tasty, but not as good as others that I’ve had on this same trip in the area. My wife ordered the salmon and she said it was the most “plain piece of fish” she’s ever ordered at a restaurant. Other than these two comments, it was still a good restaurant.

We ordered the crab dip and it was delicious very hot the bread was also very satisfying. We also got the snow crab legs which did not disappointed and neither did the coconut shrimp and their pineapple dip. The sides were also delicious I recommend the cucumber salad and mashed potatoes. Our waitress was on point with everything. The only thing I didn't like was their lemonade.

We had the Cheese sticks. These were just basic, nothing special. For dinner I had the Ribeye and my wife the Crab Imperial. Steak was good and cooked exactly how I wanted. Wife loves the Crab dish. It was rainy so we can’t say anything about the view but I bet it’s really nice on a clear day. Overall good experience.

Wish I could tell you about the whole menu but I can't seem to order anything but the Crab Cake Dinner every time I'm here. It's lump crab with no filler at all! It's delicious. Even a person like me that's not a seafood lover these crab cakes have no fishy taste at all! With endless sides to go with it for less than $30 is a great price.

We were sat on the second floor, which had great views of the ocean. The atmosphere of the restaurant itself was a little lackluster, but the large windows and dolphins swimming just off the coast meant that we gave the decor little thought. The one thing that we did take note of, was that the presentation of the food could use some improvement. Small plastic cups for sides, while leaving the majority of the plate bare was a little odd. All of the food we ordered was properly prepared, however there was nothing that really stood out. The crab cake in particular was not the best I’ve had. It’s true that there are no fillers, however the cake was dryer than I’d expect and used particularly small pieces of crab.

The culinary experience was exceptional. The seafood selection showcased remarkable freshness. The provision of unlimited side dishes is a highly appreciated feature. The bread was also of excellent quality. Furthermore, the service we received was outstanding.

The ocean city Tram is not operating until further notice, so we walked the 1.6 miles from our hotel room to the end of the pier. Some of our old favorites from years ago are now gone. Boogs Pit Beef and Trumpers rides and ice cream. One old favorite is still here. Harrison's Harbor Watch restaurant. Things got started with drinks and a bowl of cream of crab soup. The sherry was front and center and the crab lumpy. Delicious. Only complaint is that it might've been too creamy. If you can imagine. Joan and I both ordered the blackened rockfish with a variety of sides. I liked the coleslaw and fries. In my opinion I'm cutting a star because the rockfish was too thick and thus overcooked. The seasoning was not New Orleans style like I was expecting. Margarita was frozen kinda. It was really no better than what I can make at home.

Harrison's was conveniently located on the tip of the Boardwalk. So we stopped by there as I was wanted to have a sit down lunch. We were able to walk in mid-day without reservations. The restaurant wasn't busy. My drink was delicious ( Bacardi boat drink ) ! It was so good I'd visit Harrison just to order it again. We also enjoyed our meal. The crab cake was delicious and filling.

The steak was excellent ! The service was excellent ! The view is incredible ! Come to the beginning of the boardwalk and see ,hear and enjoy the evening with a great Dinner and you could end the evening at the Wedge right next door down . Hopefully The Schizophrenic Boogiemen will be playing live ! What a night !!

We came here for the view and it did not disappoint. We got a table by the window and watched the sunset over the water. The food was decent but nothing special. The rockfish tasted fresh and came with unlimited sides. I tried all four sauces and liked the pineapple salsa the best. It was really refreshing. The chicken pasta was also good.

My family and I stopped in for an unexpected lunch. The hostess, by far, was one of the nicest people I have ever encountered in a restaurant. My mother is very old, and she was so patient with us. Showing us around and explaining the menu. We had several lunch options. Burgers, coconut shrimp, steamed shrimp, crab dip, cream of crab soup. Everything was excellent. Our server was so efficient! Very much on top of our table. Finally, the views were outstanding. We saw dolphins swimming by. Lots of fisherman and huge boats coming in. It was just a beautiful day and experience.

Seafood American Restaurant by the Ocean City , MD near boardwalk. Majestic view of harbor while dining it which really relaxes us very much. Staff are so friendly and helpful. Good food with reasonable price. Fresh seafoods and raw bar is a must. Visited this place with my family to celebrate my son's birthday.

We have been coming here for years. Introduced the 3d generation this evening. Everything was fantastic. First off thank you to all the service staff working hard. We were a table of 7 and there were two other big groups next to us and they did not miss a beat. Try a local beer. See pic. Steamed clams are as good as any other I. The area. Maybe the best crab cake we have had. Easily as good if not better than Phillips. Fresh scallops were fantastic. Prices are fair for the area. Location can't be beat. If you are in town and looking for a place this is a good one to try.

The restaurant is located at the beginning of the boardwalk, where the old watch tower is. The restaurant has two floors, and you will be able to enjoy the ocean view while eating the fresh seafood. We got to sit in the bar area, where the bartender will take orders from you. The whole environment was relaxing but elegant. I love the vibe in the bar area more than the regular dinning area. Their food was so fresh and good. I love the oysters and the seafood combo. The combo comes with unlimited sides. I like the seasoned rice and the boiled green beans. I love this place and hopefully will come back soon.

First off, the view is amazing. The restaurant itself is a little dated, and the food was honestly underwhelming for the price and the service was inconsistent. Overall Harrison's was okay but feels a little bit like a tourist trap. There's definitely better restaurants in the area

After a long, cold and windy day in early May we found our refuge at the Harrison Harbor Watch Restaurant & Rawbar. Located at the base of the Boardwalk overlooking the Inlet! The Host is efficient and seated me promptly, despite my wife arriving separately. Service (Olga) also friendly, professional and efficient. The warm bread arrived shortly after my choice of Seaglass Sauvignon Blanc. Cosmopolitan was perfectly prepared in a sizable martini glass. Nice start! The Crab Soup is a tradition here and has many huge chucks of blue crab--frankly some of the best I have been pleased by. The menu describes the Cream of Crab Soup as "our famous recipe for over 40 years with blue crab and a touch of sherry." We sampled the Salmon w/ sides of rice and cole slaw and the Rockfish with the side of cucumber salad and green beans. The sides are billed as unlimited but I thought the selection was underwhelming. Steamed broccoli or charred asparagus would have been an awesome side. The rice arrived cold, and the cucumber salad both missed the mark. Rockfish, normally a great entree was rather blah. Service is outstanding and don't skip the Soup. Despite a miss or two here we enjoyed our time at Harrison's and vowed to return!

Harrison's Harbor Watch: A Tale of Inconsistencies Date: July 9th Harrison's Harbor Watch--a venerable Ocean City staple that beckons with panoramic ocean views and promises of fresh seafood. But let's dive into the nuances. First, the nostalgia: a decade ago, it was sublime. The endless sides, the flavors dancing on our tongues--it felt like a culinary embrace. Alas, the endless sides are no more, but that's forgivable. What stings? The service, especially during large gatherings. When eight hungry souls converge, chaos ensues. Disjointed orders, hurried pacing--it's like a culinary sprint. Our server on July 9th was sweet, but the seafood pesto left me crestfallen. The menu promised shrimp and scallops in pesto-laden pasta, yet the scallops were elusive--shredded remnants, overshadowed by an abundance of shrimp. The crab dip and the boat drink (a saving grace) held their ground, but the magic had waned. Warm bread and a well-placed reservation softened the blow. Yet, my rating wavers. Harrison's Harbor Watch, once a solid 4 or 5, now rests in the realm of memories.

During our stay in Ocean city we always visit this restaurant. This year the food was not great. First, the upstair view is wonderful, if you decide to try this place reserve a table during sunset. It's a beautiful view to experience. Our party is as four and we went with no reservation. We were greeted and seated promptly. We did not get a window table but we did get to see the partial view. The waitress,Ashley, was extremely friendly and arrived to ask for drinks. She quickly returned with our drinks and took our order. We ordered crab dip, and crab soup to start. Main course was lobster ravioli and cucumber salad, chicken Florentine with fries, the harbor watch jumbo shrimp pasta, and mozzarella sticks with fries. To start the crab dip and bread was great! Perfectly seasoned and great shareable item. The crab soup had big chucks of crab meat but was a little over salted. Overall, all the pastas were not seasoned to perfection. The shrimp pasta was a little over cooked and the sauce was watery. The ravioli sauce was not seasoned but the lobster filling was good. The cucumber salad is extremely small portion. The chicken pasta we had to add pepper and salt extremely flavorless. The restaurant is clean and customer service is good. I was surprised about the food. This place has been known to be good from previous years.

Food is great and without any doubt, they have THE BEST Oyster Stew, made to order. So delicious !!!

Great example of how you can't eat atmosphere. A nice place in a great location with beautiful views but besides that everything else is subpar. To start, we were "greeted" by a hostess who said next to nothing and seemed much surprised at our request for a table as if that is not the sole purpose of her position. With saying much, we were handed a piece of paper with a table number, party size and arrival time on it and told to bring it upstairs, strange procedure from a strange hostess. To keep the remainder of the dining experience brief but to the point, I'll give the abridged version. We were seated in an area that was so cold due to the numerous ceiling fans on full speed along with the A/C we had to get a blanket from the car. Our waiter was friendly but over worked as we observed.

Made reservations the day before and specifically asked to be seated by a window. Arrived 20min early, and asked again upon arrival about window seating. Was seated in the back, at the second farthest table away from the windows. Had to stand at the table to view the fishing boats coming in. Service was terrible. Seated for 15min before even getting to place a drink order. Took a long time for those to arrive, placed our food order and waited a long time for that too. Waitress didn't stop by or refill our drinks while waiting. She didn't even bring our food, another waiter did. Not a food runner either. A different server. Main dish food was not hot at all. Barely warm. All side dishes were cold. Halfway through the meal our waitress finally reappeared and got us more drinks. Bar drinks were very weak if they even contained anything at all. Not worth $12. First time here. Probably the last time here. Weak drinks, cold food, bad service. Unless you have a lot of patience, don't drink, and don't like hot food, I don't recommend wasting your time.

The setting/location of the restaurant is set up for success, but that's where the experience stopped impressing unfortunately. From time of ordering to receiving our entrees was well over an hour. We arrived well after the dinner rush so the time to service was unexpected. The mussels and bbq shrimp were well prepared, and the seafood tasted fresh and flavorful. All other food we received was clearly left sitting in the kitchen for a long time, overcooked, and all sorts of other issues. Two of the six of us were sick later in the evening following dinner. My swordfish topped with crab was overcooked to the point it cut like a pork chop. The crab on top was cooked until it was bone dry, with no moisture left in it. Two of my friends pasta dishes had clearly sat under a heat lamp for at least 20 minutes prior to service as the sauce was all resting at the bottom of the plate and the noodles were room temp. The waiter seemed ready to offer discounts and give free drinks as if it was common practice to make up for lack of service and poor quality food. I would not recommend this restaurant to anyone visiting OCMD for several reasons beyond those listed above.

Awesome view...all else was a 2. Tourist trap - should have known but was so hungry. MD crab soup a 2; the Tapas Plate a 2 or less; no bread; waited forever and the place wasn't that crowded. Staff was super nice although not well trained, but nice goes a long way. Give it a 3 for the view and the staff.

We were initially reluctant to go here due to the middling reviews. We are so glad we went. Great views and a menu geared towards kids which was great for us either way a couple of young ones. We enjoyed everything we had and the waiter, Will, was awesome.

1. Yummy hot fresh bread 2. Mussels app was amazing 3. All you can eat sides 4. MOZZ Sticks on the kids menu - brilliant 5. All seafood was delicious and worth the price. Great for large groups, kids, and watching boats. Excellent service, just be sure your whole groups there at the same time.

Excellent! I recommend this place for large groups and good food. The oyster stew and lobster bisque was delicious. They have unlimited sides too! Great views of the ocean and good staff. It gets busy so best to make a reservation.

We had a fun time here, the view was amazing and the service was good and this place was busy the day we went here. Food was very good and not overly expensive for summertime in Ocean City

Honestly, I feel like Harrison's used to be better. I've visited this place every summer for four years now, mostly for drinks and oysters. This time, we came by on a late Sunday afternoon and were seated right away, near a large window with a view of the boats. Our server Saddam was sweet and attentive, and came over right away. I ordered a Pina Colada, which was tasty, but didn't feel like it had any rum in it. We also ordered 6 of the Salt Shaker Oysters, 6 Chesapeake Oysters, Steamed Clams, and Maryland Crab Soup. All the food came out relatively quickly. While the oysters were alright, I wish they came with mignonette rather than just cocktail sauce. The Steamed Clams were probably my favorite and my friend enjoyed her soup, as well. Overall, Harrison's is still a solid option on the boardwalk, but I feel like it's lost some of its magic for me. Would probably still return though!

Food was good when I asked what was on my burger she said lettuce tomato mayo on the side & fries. I didn't expect it to arrive with spring mix. That is not lettuce. Dandelion and spinach on my burger. Funny, I was not charged for a side salad. Only got like 10 fries. I'm glad I was not hungry. The waitress was good. Did stop back to apologize for the long wait because the kitchen was backed up. The ambiance would have been nicer if we were not packed like sardines in there. Hey, lots of open tables. You don't need to fill the restaurant like you were playing the block game on the phone.

We stopped by while the kids were out on the boardwalk. We were seated immediately, had great service (Gillian), and split a bunch of delicious appetizers. The views were lovely and the noise level was appropriate. It was chilly under the fans, so bring a light jacket or sweater.

The food was good the view to the harbor was great the service was good. They seated us swiftly and our server was friendly and attentive. The appetizer plates weren't very clean so it made wonder about the rest of the dishes we were served on. The only thing that really bothered me was the musty smell I think it was coming from the carpeting that they had in the restaurant. For the most part it was good for the family and conveniently located on the Boardwalk.

Well it's time to update the Yelp. A sad day really bc I have so many very fond memories tied to this place. However, when you refuse to change - let alone season your food and just rely on your age and standing in ocean city - you have to get popped. My latest trip here was underwhelming. I found myself just making excuses once again bc I love this place and what it means to me over the last 20 years. The cream of crab soup was bland. Period. Ask for it to be seasoned. Or do it yourself? Good was okay - crab cakes were standard. Love the views but please don't continue to just go thru the motions

If you're looking for a great place to eat on vacation, whether it be couple or a family of 5, this is your place. Found this place and decided to give it a try, waterfront view, great service and excellent food Food pictured -Crab Dip -Crab Imperial -Chicken Florentine

To sit and watch the boats go in and out of the inlet while we ate was so relaxing. The free parking was nice since we actually wasn't there for anuyhing else. The mussles were phenomenal and the crab cake has my vote for best in Ocean City. We made reservations even though we ate early. We are so glad we decided to go there one of the nights we were in town.

The food was absolutely fantastic! The service was warm and friendly. The ambiance was loud at lunchtime on a Saturday but we will definitely return again!

We celebrated our 6th wedding anniversary at Harrison's Harbor Watch. Dinner at sunset with a table overlooking the harbor inlet was spectacular. As good as that view was, the food was even better. Our server was prompt and efficient. We will definitely return on our next visit to OCMD.

Delicious dinner with a view! Loved the ambiance, our meals (see photos) and the employees were all very friendly! We almost went two nights in a row because we enjoyed it so much. We'll definitely come back if we get to OCMD again in the future!

Amazing seafood & sunset views! We really enjoyed the stuffed rockfish. Service was excellent.

4.5 stars. SeaFood was all good. Drinks were tasty. Waiter Bo was very good. Steak was over cooked. Ten of us ate and had a fantastic view. We were encouraged to arrive at 5 for best seats near window. Many tables were far away from the window. I would recommend.

Meh. We got there right at dinner rush on a Monday evening in early August. It was okay. We had the blackened shrimp (the spices had to be scraped off - someone needs to visit Louisiana to get an idea of what blackened really means), crab cake (where's the crab?), the cream of crab soup (way too much sherry and where's the crab?), crab dip (hello, Dijon!), and snow crab legs (finally. Some crab). We are generally not picky with our cocktails but could not finish both drinks (one Manhattan and one special - some kind of rye whisky and butterscotch concoction). Service was not much better. Granted it was overwhelmingly busy so I guess they can be forgiven. In a nutshell - a tourist trap. Sorry we fell for it.

Great location, friendly service, okay seafood. We all enjoyed our meal but it wasn't necessarily attractive or tasty. Expected more based on the ambiance and location. Interesting that they have unlimited side dishes and, as much as I love butter, most of them were saturated with it. We love seafood and we're really hoping to be wowed. Maybe just an off night.

Definitely not worth the money. Food was overcooked and drowned in butter and salt. Don't waste your money.

The food was excellent, served hot and tasty. Warm bread and fresh butter to start set the tone. Mixed drinks were very good.

Wonderful server...good food and unlimited sides - which was a problem as we ordered too many - lol

Lazy bland food with a great view. Calamari was over cooked to death. Signature rockfish was small and watery with a weird crab topping. Wait staff was working hard even though the kitchen had some issue. Last visit.

Our 24 anniversary and figured we would give this a try. Ask for window seat when reservations were made ahead of time but said no guarantee. Got there and they double booked our table but did get to a window. Server was ok, but as a former server I definitely could have been better. Food was ok, nothing fantastic to make me wanna go back. Lobster tail was grilled and over cooked, crab cake was ok. What made service the worst was him getting a 20 top and basically rushing us out the door. Dropped our check without ever asking if we wanted dessert or anything else. Waste of my anniversary. If ya go don't make it for anything special.

Heaven to me is hot weather, sun& sand, & awesome seafood/raw bar. LOOK NO FURTHER! While on a mini vaca with my cousin, we were actually sitting outside watching the boats & the dolphins that were in the water when I turned & saw the sign to Harrisons. Our server was Parker, nice young man with a great smile&very pleasant. I don't remember what drinks we got but they were only $10 & terrific. We decided to share a feast of Crab Cakes that couldn't have been fresher tasting. The OYSTERS! YUM YUM YUM. I love oysters. Surprisingly they also have farm raised ones on the menu, which I try not to do farm raised anything, so I got the other ones. The star of the show were the bacon wrapped scallops. You have no idea how fantastic these were,4 on a skewer, so good in fact that we had to order another order of them, couldn't get enough,with a lil side of corn tossed in cilantro-ish herbs. View of the bay, so you can watch the boats & take in the beauty of the water. 10 stars!!!

We wanted to try this place after seeing the great reviews. The view was great. The server was very friendly and chatty. However - when we first walked in my husband immediately complained that he could smell the urine from the bathrooms. After he pointed it out I could smell it too. The bathrooms were near the entrance so we decided to just move along. We were seated pretty far from the restrooms but could continue to smell it. We ordered a round of drinks as well as the bacon wrapped scallops as an appetizer. They came out with a spicy corn mixture. Both tasted great. We then ordered our food as well a shot of Jack. My husbands Jack came out with FIVE bugs in it. Gnats if I had to guess. We decided due to the bugs along with the smell that we didn't feel comfortable eating here. We let the server know we wanted to pay for our apps and round of drinks and be on our way. When we asked the server to cancel our meals the manager came out to ask us what was going on. She had a poor attitude. My husband let her know that you could smell the urinals throughout restaurant and she informed us that the bathrooms are cleaned each day. She scoffed when we told her about the bugs in the drink and asked if they were fruit flies. As if fruit flies are acceptable. They are still bugs. She never apologized. She just had an overall bad attitude and was defensive like we were trying to pull one over on her. They charged us for our app and two drinks and we high tailed it out of there. I would not recommend.

Tried this place under recommendation of a friend. I'll say very ok. We had the crab dip appetizer which was ok. I had the crab cake with Cole slaw, veggies and potatoes. My daughter had the chicken florentine and my wife had coconut shrimp. Service was ok. Seems not a lot comes out of the kitchen very quickly. Nice view of the ocean. Some places if make sure to go every time I'm down are the Hobbit, fagers island and restoranti antipasti. This place is not in that league at all

The food was no good. Crab soup had no old bay. Tabasco, tomatoes and veggies. But even worse was the special crab bruschetta. Hardly No crab, artichokes and one small piece of tomato on soggy crackers with balsamic on top. Aweful. Our waitress was good and love the atmosphere but food is thumbs down.

My girlfriend and I went here for dinner. I ordered a corona with lime and my girlfriend got a chardonnay. The chardonnay was bitter and tasted like the bottle had been opened for a few days. I never got the lime for my corona. My second corona I asked for lime again and when I got it the lime was brown... I got the garlic shrimp pasta which was very good. My girlfriend got the sirloin. I tried it and it was awful. Absolutely so seasoning, it tasted like it was made in a toaster. She had to douse it in A1 sauce to make it edible. It also just seemed like a very low quality cut of meat. The green beans and potatoes were good. The fries were very mid. The wild rice was 100% microwaveable rice. The bread and butter was good. There was also a funky smell coming from east end of the restaurant near the bathrooms. The scenery and location was probably the best part.

Everything was great the atmosphere the service the waitress, the food highly recommend

My family has been coming to OCMD / Harrison's since I was in diapers, and now my cousins and I have the joy of bringing our kids to Harrison's! This year's meal was my best yet. I had the Mr. Harrison's rockfish -- fresh rockfish with a huge portion of Crab Imperial on top. It was rich and flavorful and even my hubby stole a few bites :) Thank you so much for always being one of our favorite spots.

Absolutely would come back! Fresh seafood and unlimited sides! Must try if you love oysters.

Was not impressed to say the least. Our server was very nice but the food on the other hand was absolute garbage. The swordfish was completely rubber and over cooked, there was no flavor to the steak, the potatoes were salty, the drinks lacked any flavor and even the kids pizza was disgusting. It was busy but still for the price we paid it was not worth it at all. I'd rather eat at a fair then eat here.