Eat In OCNJ

Eat LOCAL in Ocean City, NJ!
Our town has many diverse dining and eating opportunities from white linen dining to small cozy cafes and snack shops.

The mission of the Ocean City Restaurant Association members" Eat In OCNJ" is to make it known within our community, as well reaching out to all visitors coming to our great city, that there are many wonderful dining experiences to be had in Ocean City NJ. We offer breakfast, lunch, dinner, pizza, snacks, desserts, ice cream, take-out, delivery, catering and banquets in unique settings from ocean

front to bay-side dining, and everything in between. These experiences are available not only in the summer months, but also in the off season as well. This page will help guide you through the high season as well as the off season by listing: special events, restaurant hours, menus and numerous activities occurring around the city. Our wish is that you find everything you need within this page to make your stay in Ocean City the best that it can be!

07/15/2026

PSA: Bottomless crab legs are back, and we're already making dinner plans 🦀😍

If endless crab legs sound like your kind of evening, Emily’s Ocean Room has you covered every Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday. For $72.95 per adult ($28.95 for kids), you can crack into plate after plate while enjoying dinner with beautiful ocean views 🙌🌊

Reservations are highly recommended, so don't wait too long to book your table at Emily's Ocean Room 🥰

📍 Emily's Ocean Room at The Flanders Hotel

🗓️ Sundays, Tuesdays & Thursdays

📌 719 E 11th St. / 609-399-1000 / www.theflandershotel.com

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07/14/2026

Beach day = Blitz's sandwich day 🥪🏖️

A great beach day starts long before you hit the sand... and a stop at Blitz’s Market is always a good idea 😌🙌

Whether you're picking up one of their many freshly made sandwiches (including breakfast favorites!), trying a low-carb lettuce wrap or pickle hoagie, grabbing a salad or smoothie, or stocking up on beach-day essentials, Blitz's Market Ocean City makes it easy to get everything you need before heading to the shore ☀️

One stop, then straight to the beach. Sounds like a pretty good plan to us 😎

📌 2100 Asbury Ave. / 609-399-9983 / www.blitzsmarkets.com

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07/12/2026

If dirty sodas have been all over your feed lately... this one's for you 🥥🥤😍

Doozie’s Place is serving up a Coconut Lime Dirty Soda, and honestly, it tastes like summer in a cup 🌴☀️ Sweet, refreshing, and packed with tropical flavor, it's easy to see why dirty sodas have become such a craze.

So if you've been meaning to see what all the hype is about, here's your excuse 😉

📍 Open 6 days a week, 7am–2pm (closed Wednesdays)
⏰ Last seating: 1:45pm

📹 Video by

📌 100 Asbury Ave. / 609-938-1126 / www.dooziesplace.com

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07/11/2026

We can't stop thinking about this one 😍🍿

If you love the sweet-and-salty magic of Johnson's Peanut Crunch but you're looking for a dairy-free and gluten-free option, their Plant-Based Peanut Crunch is definitely one to add to your must-try list 🙌

It has everything people love about the classic flavor, with the same irresistible crunch that's made Johnson’s Popcorn an OCNJ tradition for generations ☀️

We have a feeling one bucket won't be enough... 😌💛

📹 Video by Johnson's Popcorn, Inc.

📌 660 Boardwalk, 609-398-5404 / 828 Boardwalk, 609-398-5404 / 1360 Boardwalk, 609-398-5404 / www.johnsonspopcorn.com

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07/07/2026

Trying to choose just one thing at Bennie’s Bread & Italian Market isn't exactly easy 😅🥖

From daily focaccias and stuffed breads to tomato pie, sandwiches, soups, salads, wood-fired pizza, Italian specialties, and irresistible sweet treats... there's a reason this place has become an OCNJ favorite ❤️

Whether you're popping in to pick up lunch, dinner, fresh bread, or a few authentic Italian goodies to take home, is one of those places where you'll always spot something you want to try 👏

Looks like we're going to need more than one visit... 😉

📌 1159 Asbury Ave. / 609-398-9450 / www.benniesbread.com

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07/04/2026

Cool off during this relentless heat wave with freshly squeezed OJ from Johnny B Goode Ice Cream Parlor 🍊🍦

Each bottle is squeezed fresh every morning.

Perfect for breakfast or your 5 o’clock beverages 😉

Available at their 34th and West Location.

07/02/2026

There’s a reason Cousin's Restaurant has been a favorite in OCNJ for decades ❤️

Since opening in 1980, they’ve been serving up the kind of Italian comfort food that keeps people coming back, from classic chicken parm and pasta dishes to fresh seafood, house specialties, and more 👏🍝

What makes Cousin’s even more special is its connection to the community. Owner and chef Bill McGinnity is known around the island not only for great food and hospitality, but also for the countless local events, celebrations, and gatherings he has helped make memorable over the years 🥰

Whether you're planning a family dinner, celebrating something special, or simply craving a great meal, continues to be one of those restaurants that feels like home 😌

📸 Photo credit: Welcome to Ocean City Guidebook

📌 104 Asbury Ave. / 609-399-9462 / www.cousinsocnj.com

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06/30/2026

Piccini is all about family ❤️

When Janet and Tony Galante took over Piccini Wood Fired Pizza in 2018, they weren't just buying a restaurant — they were continuing the legacy of a beloved Ocean City spot with deep roots in the local community 🙌

Born and raised in the area, Janet and Tony have spent decades serving the Shore community through their businesses and careers. When the opportunity to take over Piccini came along, they jumped at the chance to carry on its tradition and build something their sons could one day take over 🥰

Today, continues to serve up the wood-fired pizzas, Italian favorites, and welcoming atmosphere that people have come to know and love 🍕👏

Bonus: they also offer free delivery starting at 5pm 💃

📌 1260 West Ave. / 609-525-0767 / www.picciniocnj.com

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06/28/2026

Date night at Angelo’s Family Restaurant? We’ve done the hard work and narrowed it down to two delicious options 😌❤️

🍽️ Option 1:

Start with the Mussels Marina, then move on to the Chicken Fra Diavolo for a little heat and plenty of flavor 👏

🍽️ Option 2:

Kick things off with Zucchini Sticks before diving into the Tortellini Alla Panna — creamy, comforting, and always a good idea 😍

The only question now is... which one are you ordering? 👀

Let us know in the comments: Team #1 or Team #2?

📌 1328 Boardwalk / 609-398-1799 / Facebook: Angelo's

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06/25/2026

Fractured Prune Donuts Ocean City NJ was named after a real person 😮🍩

The story goes back to the late 1800s, when a woman named Prunella Shriek owned much of the land in what is now Ocean City, Maryland. Despite being in her seventies, she regularly competed against men in sports like ice skating, skiing, tennis, and even ping pong 👏

Because she often came back from competitions with bumps, bruises, crutches, or a wheelchair, locals affectionately nicknamed her “Fractured Prunella” ❤️

Years later, when founder Tom Parshall was looking for a unique name for his new business, he came across her story and was inspired to call it Fractured Prune.

We'd say the name is just about as unique (and wonderful!) as the donuts themselves 😍🍩

📌 1225 Asbury Ave., 609-399-0482 / www.fracturedprunenj.com /

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