Macky's Bayside Bar & Grill

We loved the waterfront setting at Macky’s. You can sit inside, on the deck, or right on the beach in the sand (which we chose), though note happy hour (3-6) is only at the bar and deck. The food was very good - cheese fries were crispy, flavorful, and came out fast, the smash burger was cooked perfectly with a great sauce, and while the chicken sandwich with Brie wasn’t my favorite, it was definitely interesting. Drinks (rum runner and sangria) were refreshing, and our server was extremely friendly and attentive. Even with the windy weather, we had a great experience and really enjoyed our meal.

Great atmosphere and right on the water! The food was good and so were the drinks, but they weren't great. The fries were not good and tasted almost sweet. They do have good happy hour deals, even on the weekends. The service wasn't the best, but because the atmosphere is so good, we would probably go back, sit by the water and try something different on the menu.

I went yesterday with my family to celebrate an anniversary and was seated right away with a beautiful view of the water. The waitstaff member Sara provided excellent service & care to our group. You’ll find great balance of a sociable and relaxing atmosphere here depending on where you are seated. Great crab dip and drinks with souvenir buckets to take home too!! 🪣☀️

This is a very cool place to visit. It was the first time, I've taken animals with me on vacation. It's hard to find places who are pet friendly. However, I found this place on Google. They have a pretty cool dog menu. And, it's just for them with a bucket of water. Of course, I took a picture of the bucket but, not the menu or their food when it came. Wish I did. But, I did get them their first meal at the beach. It was SO much fun. The only down fall was, the table didn't have an umbrella and we were in the sun but, the girls were in the shade (that's all that mattered). Also, their food was served in a stainless steel bowl. That was cool! We actually took hard dog food with us and mixed it with the Pug Burger we got them. They LOVED it!!

We had Mackeys to during my Bachelorette weekend a few weeks ago. We went on a Saturday night with 8 people, and were able to get a table with less than a 5 minute wait and no reservation. I had the crab cake and it was very good! Whatever I had to drink was good too, something frozen :) the reason I give it 4 stars is because the food and atmosphere weren’t mind blowing good, and the night we went there was a live band and they were sooo loud we couldn’t even try to talk to anyone at our own table.

Weird vibes here, mainly from the people you will sit next to. For instance, I know we are at the beach, but a dude had his shirt off with his rear end out the whole time eating amongst families at dinner time. Lol Food is ok. Service is ok. The sunsets are fantastic. Priced normally compared to the same style and bayfront view restaurants in OC. P.s. the Cream of Crab has next to zero crab in it.

I came here for dinner with my family of 4 including me. It took a very long time to get our food. The waiters are nice and so is everyone there. No matter where you sit you have a scenic view, its truly gorgeous. Their menu options over the years to continue to decrease tho. The food was definitely good but there were large pepper corns in my pasta which I had to keep picking out because I cant chew them. Otherwise I had a great experience and will definitely be going again for the next years. I recommend you go here for dinner.

We arrived in our boat and had no trouble parking. The food was great. Our party had the smash burger, shrimp, wings French fries, steak and fish tacos. All the food was delicious.

Food was delicious ! I had the fried catfish and it was as fresh as can be. Server was great. Large space good for groups and kids as well

The food has gotten worse. I have been here dozens of times over several decades, and it used to be better. The service by the wait staff was great. The hostess was also good considering she had to deal with a "Karen" asking for the manager because she wanted a better table and a long line. We did not wait long to get seated at a high top table. I ordered the fish tacos. It tasted off, was not really seasoned, and also was not warm. It had a weird tasting slaw as well. My friend ordered the soft shell crab sandwich, which he said was just OK but lacked seasoning. The crab dip and mac n cheese were better. The drinks were great! The ambiance is vibrant, casual and with loud, top hits music. For the price and based mostly on the food quality, I am less likely to return.

If you're going to get a drink and enjoy the beautiful views, I'd recommend going to Mackys. There's a great selection of frozen drinks, but the food made me wanting so much more. I got the fish tacos and they tasted like a whole lot of nothing. There was too much tortilla to fish ratio and the fish itself was soggy. I wish o could taste a hint of seasoning. I do love that they have their own restaurants chips though!! The crab dip I did enjoy as a starter and would recommend! It's a bit heavy on the cream cheese but still had good flavor and can be shared easily.

First time visiting Ocean city and this restaurant The food and service was great I loved my shrimp salad and especially crab cake

What a lovely waterfront restaurant! Our server was so attentive, nice, and funny! We took the bus over for a girls' night and had a wonderful time! We watched boats and jet skiers pass by from our table and enjoyed yummy appetizers (chips & queso, French fries) and drinks! Happy hour offered great prices on food and drinks. I definitely recommend for a waterfront meal or drink!

We went here on a rainy football Sunday, yesterday. Tons of great TVs. We sat at the bar and it also happened to be happy hour time which had a list of some discounted drinks and food. The bar was comfortable with comfortable seating. You couldn't really see a view because there were plastic drapes up to protect against the wind and rain. I'm sure it's sooo much nicer in good weather. Our bartender was Dylan, he introduced himself to us after taking over from the previous bartender who was also super cool. He was really great!! Personable and friendly and welcoming. He made our experience better and made up for the crappy weather. He clearly loves his job, or at least appears to! I had a pina colada (much much better than fish tales down the street) and my husband had a few draft beers. We also got some chicken tenders to nibble on, they were big and there was a bunch. They were perfectly cooked and yummy I would so recommend them. I almost ordered another serving!Overall great experience and we will be back when in the area again! Thanks Dylan!!

I wish I could remember our servers name bc he was the best we had all week. They got us right in even with a big party. We could still see out to bay. Everyone enjoyed their food. Tacos and crab dip were hits

We got here and waited 15 mins to be seated outside since we had a dog with us. Our server was super personable and checked in with us regularly. The outdoor seating is nice it's right by the ocean and you can catch a nice sunset if you come here for dinner. I ordered the caesar salad with chimichurri steak on the side. it is $16 extra dollars for the "chimichurri steak". they did not ask how i would like it cooked or on the side or anything. $16 for that depressing side piece of "chimichurri" steak. i really disliked how the plain unseasoned steak came out. the salad is heavily dressed so i would recommend getting the dressing on the side because it comes from a bottle anyways. not a single crouton had a crunch to it, it felt almost as if it had been sitting there for 20+ mins before being served because of how soggy the croutons were.... I was highly disappointed as caesar salads are hard to mess up. The chiefs plate for the jerk tuna and salmon were the tables favorites. i had a taste and it was way better quality than the salad. it was fresh, flavorful, and worth the price. for tapas we did two orders of the conch fritters and they were a solid 7.9/10 they had flavor and some crunch but instead of drizzling the sauce i would put that on the side because it came with too little sauce. overall is an okay place but could work on some of the basics. their cocktails are very strong,, i sent my spicy margarita back for a beer because of how strong and not spicy it was. the workers are kind, and hard working. great atmosphere just average food.

Even though I haven't had the food here (yet), Macky's is easily one of my favorite spots in Ocean City for drinks and nightlife. The vibe is unmatched--great music, a small dance floor to let loose, and friendly staff that keep the energy up all night. The outdoor setup right on the bay is perfect, especially at sunset. You're literally dining and sipping drinks with your feet in the sand. Whether you're looking to chill during the day or party at night, Macky's delivers. Ambience is awesome, views are top-notch, and it's always a good time. A must-visit if you're in OCMD!

Our bartender friend Bill from Catch 54 started working here as a bartender this summer. Bill also worked here last summer. This was my first time here with our friends. We came down on our friend's boat from his waterfront home in Selbyville, DE. We noticed the colorful beach umbrellas as we came down the bay so we suspected this was Macky's. We entered the dock area from the south per the posted signage on the bay. We entered through the front restaurant entrance. After the hostess we saw Bill working at the inside bar, which is where we sat with our friends. See my pics and videos. I shared one of the three shrimp tacos for $16. I really enjoyed the buffalo chicken wings for $17. They were very tasty. Of course Bill served us very well and we were able to catch up on so many things related to Bill's family, Catch 54 and Macky's. We left on our friend's boat to head west on the bay to the Ocean Pines Yacht Club.

Excellent food ! Incredible music entertainment with Michael Sky was incredible . Service was slow but because of staffing problems ,normal. Management needs to spend more time over seeing the floor but totally understand the first of the season and Michael Sky brings a lot of people , what a great time .

Fantastic Staff, Food, Drinks and view Went last year and had to go back will definitely be back this summer

Have been to Mackeys every time I'm in OC and never a bad experience!! Food is consistently good!I service us fast and courteous and everything is kept moving

So disappointed in the food here. They had no MD crab soup and very few "fresh" options. The majority of the menu was fried. Beautiful bay side beach and friendly staff.

Disappointed is an understatement. My family loved this place last year so much that on our short 4 day vacation, we ate here twice. This year, for whatever reason, there has been a drastic shift in quality and care for the customer. I placed an order and specified that we have an allergy to scallions, and when I picked up our food, a side of what seemed like cheese covered in scallions was in the order. Not what is on the menu at all. The photo speaks for itself, our food allergy was ignored. I want to give them the benefit of the doubt that adding a side of cheese sauce full of scallions instead of the coleslaw that the meal comes with was a simple mistake and not something worse. It is also worth noting that 3 out of the 4 employees we encountered at this restaurant seemed unhappy. Hopefully, whatever issues are going on are rectified moving forward.

NEVER GO TO MACKYS. Mackys bayside bar and grill is horrendous. 1. The wait times to get tables are extremely long, me and my family waited 1/2 hour to get a table. Wait times for food are terrible me and my family waited 1 1/2 hours to get our food. 2. The food was the most mediocre I've had in a while and they gave us the wrong order's at first. Mackys was bad.

Food is atrocious. Forty dollars for a two dollar steak. Some good scenery for the IG and what not, but that is literally what you are paying for. Went here two years in a row expecting something better the second time, and fooled me twice. Shame on me.

Nice view on the bay. Food is okay but service is extremely slow. It wasn't that busy but still the server was slow. Then went to purchase one of their logo products at the front and the hostess couldn't figure out how to ring it up and then made me wait for another hostess to take a to go order to help them ring in my one item. I left and didn't end up buying anything. Also they offer to take your pictures as a "gift from Macky's" and then come back asking $20 per picture. Should have started with that before wasting our time to take a picture. Who's paying for a $20 picture when everyone has camera phones you could take the same photo for free. Wouldn't go back can find better tasting food with better service.

My husband and I were at Mackeys many years ago when we were dating and couldn't remember the place again until recently. Mackeys is known for their tropical atmosphere, beach dining and beautiful sunset views. The food is good, nothing amazing, but definitely above average and for the views of the bay it's worth a stop alone. My daughter got the burger, I got the fat crab cake sandwich and my husband got the pulled pork. All were very tasty though I could have used a few less shell pieces in my crab cake. We ordered the conch fritters but I think I would skip them, they were a bit overdone and nothing special. I got the rum punch which was quite good. The server was very friendly and attentive. Enjoy!

Was very disappointed in the crab dip appetizer here. Was not warm when it was brought out and it definitely was not fresh crab. Had a very fishy taste and tasted like it came from a can. Our waitress also looked like she did not want to be there very little interest. Would not come back

Offering a very large Bayside outside Beck with plenty of tables, a nice view and TVs to watch sports. The bartenders were great, very lively and welcoming. Service was quick even though they were very busy. Finding a seat at the bar during peak hours can be challenging. You could expect to pay Beach prices outside of happy hour.

Food had to be frozen. The wait staff was not the best. Having multi hair colored staff may be great for lgtb whatever but, for mentally mature customers is not great.

This place has gone downhill and is no longer the restaurant it was when run by the Mackey's. Ordered the salmon on a salad and it had the overwhelming taste of some kind of chemical preservative. You now get bags of chips with a sandwich. No one wants a cheap bag of off brand chips. Someone with a clipboard and calculator came up with that idea - not someone who cares about customer experience. Servers seem bored and apathetic. Lots of staff, just no smiles. Pretty views, but there are a lot of good views in OC. People deserve better for the prices they are charging

Three of us went to Mackeys because you can eat Bayside and I've eaten there many times in the past , out experience was not good . The food was terrible ( very limited menu with only options for sides being chips or fries) , portions were small and extremely expensive. Waitress, didn't refill our drinks till the end of our meals. $140 for 3 people not including tip and we didn't have any alcoholic beverages. After reading reviews from locals , I found that ownership changed some years ago and since then it has gone downhill. I'm not one to leave reviews but in this case I feel like I was robbed blind.

food was good and atmosphere is always great , love just going here for a couple drinks with my beautiful wife. Fast service as well.

We have been coming to Macky's for years when we visit OCMD for our annual beach vacation. The location and sunsets are second to none. Unfortunately this year our experience was far from perfect and it seems that the tide has turned on this restaurant. First - the menu has changed for the worse. No longer are there the great options from years past. The menu has less options and the food seems to be lower quality. My sense is that they are fighting higher food prices and working to keep their menu prices in the same range. The dishes were just ok, maybe even ok minus. Second - the mice in the area were unbelievable. We mentioned this to our server who just calmly said that the bay mice were around. One ran across my son's feet during dinner. We could see them from our table. Very disappointed in the experience. Do something about the mice!

It was good. Food was good and service was alright. The main thing is that it's very much a party place (at night anyway). The night gets really busy with a bunch of young adults, which isn't a bad thing, but don't plan on getting the best service at that time. Their bayside part is pretty cool though. Honestly just don't come at night if you're underage and it should be fine.

Great views and great food. Was quickly seated even though I arrived a few moments before opening. The crab sandwich was certainly colossal!

Good happy hour! Came for snacks and sunset and the views did not disappoint. They have peel and eat shrimp on the happy hour that really hit the spot. They were so good I'd get them again in a heartbeat. So plump and fresh. My friend got the crab cake blt which I must try when I come back. He said it was amazing. Thanks bartenders for the quick service- we will be back soon

terrible service. poor food. Don't go there with a large party. Outside might be nice but inside was warm. Restaurant didn't seem busy as a whole but they couldn't handle our group. I don't think anyone loved their dish and service was terrible

Cool bar and restaurant on the bay in ocean city. Lobster Mac and cheese had a full tail in it as well as bits of lobster. Pasta was not overly cheesy. Shrimp salad was fresh. At night it turns into a club vibe with a section for dancing.

When first stepping into the establishment, you're greeted with a warming staff that makes sure you get seated as soon as they can with their chaotic evenings. Since my family had our family dog along for the ride, I didn't get a good glimpse of the inside, but the outside scenery is phenomenal, especially with the fact that the water is right next to you (not gonna lie I felt like the water was gonna hit us). The food was great as well, I myself got the jerk tuna, and the sweet and salty flavors mixed amazingly! The drinks are slightly on the stronger side, but since I do like my drinks strong, I found this place to be amazing!

Love love love this place!!! Awesome food! Awesome drinks!! And the best it is right on the water. We sat outside in the sand on the water!! So awesome!! The 64 oz bucket was delicious!! I definitely recommend this restaurant!

Best beach bar in OC. Dog and family friendly. Love the sunset on the beach with a bucket of orange crush

Key takeaway: Crushes/Comfortable Mackys has some of the best fresh orange crushes in OCMD. Fun to drink when it comes in 32oz/64oz bucket options. Great value if you go with 64oz. Food was fresh and exactly as ordered. The smash burger was cooked perfect, juicy and topped with a Umani sauce that lit up the taste buds. The homemade kettle chips are addicting. Be cautious. Tons of seating, great views of the bay, waitresses were speedy and there's tons of extra little bars set up for convenience. This is a great family place during the day and a blast to party at night.

Great location and cool vibe at sunset. The seagulls are a bit intrusive because they are so noisy and just don't stop. Fast friendly service, great drinks and decent food. We really enjoyed the visit.

Fun. Great vibe. Right on bay. Shrimp Cocktails rock. Love it Try it out , and get a crush

Fun place to go in ocean city. Great Pina coladas. They had fish tacos that many in our group ordered. Very good. The Mediterranean salad is great and so are the fries! Server was great, if traveling with younger adults make sure they have their drivers license.

Could it be the OC's greatest bayside spot for food/drinks? Nice, compact footprint with none of the next-level d-bag vibes you get from Seacrets. Indoor, deck and sand seating options. The server was affable and executed the duties of his holy office gracefully.

I stopped at Macky's and had a great experience! We showed up around 5/5:30pm on a Saturday evening and our party of 4 was seated immediately. It seemed like it started getting crowded a little after, so I was really glad we arrived before all that. The drinks are not just super refreshing, but also very generous with the alcohol. I also ordered a shot of daiquiri with my mango machy and I'd recommend that! For the meal, I ordered the crab stuffed shrimps which were really, really good. The meal came with a very tasty side of rice as well, and fresh squash/cucumbers. I'd recommend everything I got! Just wish that the portions were a tad bit more generous because it only left me wanting more. The staff was very cheerful and polite during our entire time there, amazing ambiance by the beach, what's not to love?!

Food & drinks were amazing as always. The atmosphere is awesome! The service was quick for it being a Saturday and during happy hour & Labor Day weekend. We didn't get the best food but that was our fault. Tried their seasonal peach and watermelon salad and it's not for us lol! But the crab cakes were delicious and full of crab meat.

I've been here multiple times and this year noticed they changed their menu. I was hesitant at first but actually enjoyed their new menu. The food and ambiance was great. The reason for 4 stars was the outdoor beach dinning seats. They gotta go. We sunk down in the ground making it hard to eat when the table is higher than the chairs. Get better chairs for the beach area!

Great food and atmosphere. We were seated right by the beach on a beautiful evening. The kids loved finding horseshoe crabs! Just watch out for the birds; they have no fear & will steal food!! We watched a bird steal a fry off of a plate that the waitress was carrying to a table; the waitress watched it happen and served the food anyway.

Pretty good! We stopped by Macky's right when they opened at 3pm and were given the option of indoor, outdoor, or happy hour seating. Initially, we opted for happy hour but found that their happy hour menu is pretty limited - just beer, house wine, and well drinks, no cocktails. We quickly switched to outdoor seating, which is a cuter looking area. For drinks, I tried the Mango Mojito (delicious! not too sweet at all) and the Dirty Banana with a rum floater (you can add floaters to any of the frozen cocktails, and they are VERY generous). We also got Steamed Shrimp (very good), Dotsy's Delight (super creamy crab dip), and Jerk Chicken (pretty good, too). Personally, I enjoyed the drinks a little more than the food, but a good visit overall!

Had dinner out in the sand this past Saturday night. The weather couldn't be beat and the atmosphere was fun and family friendly. When visiting OC in August, we know that the wait times for dinner can be long. Mackey's does not take reservations which is fine. We showed up around 430 for an early dinner. Had no problem getting a table out on the back beach. Hostesses we're very friendly and our server was a peach. If you're looking to enjoy a nice "crush" cocktail, skip Mackey's. Their Crushes are nothing more than flavored vodka and boxed juice over ice. A lazy and overpriced cocktail that is certainly not the "crush" that Ocean City is known for. We also ordered two Smashburgers. Complete let down. Smashburgers are trendy. They are like, "a thing" now. One would think that the Chef would take the opportunity to put some effort into creating a burger that competes. No other way to say it - Mackey's simply puts out a terrible Smashburger. It reminds me of something off of a kids menu. Completely unremarkable potato bun, oily cheddar, small pickles, two patty's that aren't really "smashed on the broiler" like you would expect them to be and a crazy salty "umami-sauce". No lettuce. No tomato. No onion. Again, just lazy and overpriced. I would take it off of the menu if that's as good as you're willing to make it. The Seafood Boil was great. Loaded with seafood and cooked perfectly. The star of the show however was the Fat Crab BLT. Good lord this was a great sando. Huge lump crab, crispy bacon, sliced cold tomatoes, and a really good tartar sauce. A+ on that bad boy. One last observation that left me a bit uneasy was that right near the bathrooms, the outside door was propped open leaving several plates of half eaten food in full view. It was hot and the plates had clearly been sitting there for some time as they were covered in flies. I dunno, I could be picking nits here but....it was gross. Would we go back? Probably. Does this place miss some opportunities to do better? Yep.

great service! enjoyed the atmosphere and the food was very fresh and yummy! thank you so much for accommodating my party of twelve people!

The perfect sunset destination if you can't be bothered with Fager's and Saltwater 75 is too new. Macky's has been around for years. One of the first to create a sandy beach for diners. They lose points though with the menu. No prices on the menu. No prices means they lose 2 stars automatically. So one star for looks and one for decent bartenders. Minus three stars for not having the decency to tell your customers how much the drinks cost. Really? One more thing I almost forgot. The steamed shrimp were cold. Not sure if that's a feature or a bug. The menu did have a price for the shrimp. "$16/half pound." That's pricey for excellent shrimp and larceny for mediocre ones.

A great place to come at night. Orange crushes are always great and the beach area is always a fun place to hangout with friends!

Celebrated another school year come to an end. Beautiful view. Food was great. Fish tacos were flavorful. Service was quick and friendly.