Eat In OCNJ

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!

06/01/2026

Dish spotlight: The Fisherman’s Plate from Spadafora’s Seafood Market 😍🦐

This one comes loaded with four large shrimp, flounder, scallops, oysters, and a Jersey deviled clam 👏 In other words… come hungry.

The Fisherman’s Plate is one of those orders where you get a little bit of everything, which feels pretty fitting for a place focused on fresh seafood and quality cooked meals 🙌

Whether you’re taking your order home or grabbing a spot on their outdoor patio, Spadafora's Seafood is all about keeping those classic seafood dinners going 🥰

📌 932 Haven Ave. / 609-398-6703 / www.spadaforaseafood.com

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One thing about TJ’s Ice Cream… they’re not going to leave you short on flavor options 😍🍦These are just some of the flav...
05/31/2026

One thing about TJ’s Ice Cream… they’re not going to leave you short on flavor options 😍🍦

These are just some of the flavors you’ll find there, because when it comes to ice cream, more options is never a bad thing 😌

From classics to flavors you might not expect, there’s a very real possibility your usual order is waiting to be replaced by a new favorite 👀

P.S. Looking for a specific flavor? Give TJ’s Ice Cream Plus - OC - NJ a call ahead of time to check if they’ve currently got it in stock! ☎️

📌 100 E. Atlantic Blvd. / 609-398-5055 / www.tjsicecream.com

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Just a few reasons to love Mike’s Seafood 😍🦀Fresh seafood, generous portions, and the kind of meals that have you planni...
05/30/2026

Just a few reasons to love Mike’s Seafood 😍🦀

Fresh seafood, generous portions, and the kind of meals that have you planning your next visit before you’ve even finished the first one 👏

Whether you’re in the mood for seafood classics or something a little indulgent, Mike's Seafood of Ocean City has been a go-to for locals and visitors alike for years 🥰

One thing’s for sure… choosing ** what ** to order might be the hardest part 😏 but we’re always up for the challenge!

📌 208-210 E. 55th St. / 609-399-3474 / mikesseafoodoc.com

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Okay, choosing just one favorite from Nauti Donuts was not an easy task 😅 BUT… if we absolutely had to pick, the Mermaid...
05/30/2026

Okay, choosing just one favorite from Nauti Donuts was not an easy task 😅 BUT… if we absolutely had to pick, the Mermaid’s Delight would be very high on the list 😍

Strawberry icing, Fruity Pebbles, and marshmallow drizzle? That’s the kind of combo you see once and then immediately need to try for yourself 👏

Safe to say, knows a thing or two about making donuts that are just as fun as they are delicious 🍩✨

Now we need to know… what’s your Nauti Donuts pick? 👀

📌 2133 Asbury Ave. / 609-938-2253 / www.nautidonuts.com

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Call for Reservations (609) 399-9462Cousin's RestaurantOcean City magazine
05/28/2026

Call for Reservations (609) 399-9462
Cousin's Restaurant
Ocean City magazine

Did you know Oves Restaurant wasn’t always a restaurant? 👀The story starts back in the 1960s, when Tom Oves Sr. retired ...
05/28/2026

Did you know Oves Restaurant wasn’t always a restaurant? 👀

The story starts back in the 1960s, when Tom Oves Sr. retired from the Ocean City Beach Patrol and started a small bike rental business. Customers would come back from riding and ask him the same thing over and over: “Where’s a good place to have breakfast?”

That one question sparked an idea 💡

In 1968, Tom found an available beach lot at 4th & Boardwalk, moved the bike business there, and opened a small grill called Oves’ Hi Spot. At the time, the boardwalk sat in front of the stand, and the stand was raised on pilings to stop the ocean from carrying it away 🌊

Then in 1979, Ocean City redesigned the boardwalk and moved it closer to the street, connecting the restaurant directly to the boardwalk. The name changed too — first to Oves’ Beach Grill, and later to the Oves Restaurant we know today.

By the early 1980s, the dining room had expanded and a second floor was added. Then in 1990, Tom Jr., Chris, and Alex introduced evening seafood dining… and it became an overnight success 🦀

Now, more than 50 years later, the second and third generations of the Oves family are still serving locals and visitors alike ❤️

From bike rentals to beach stand breakfasts to seafood dinners with a view… that’s quite the OCNJ story 🥰 No wonder has become such an OCNJ staple 🫶

📌 4th & Boardwalk / 609-398-3712 / www.ovesrestaurant.com

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Hot tip for your next beach day 👀☀️You can order breakfast from George's Candies for pickup, which sounds like a pretty...
05/26/2026

Hot tip for your next beach day 👀☀️

You can order breakfast from George's Candies for pickup, which sounds like a pretty great way to start the morning 😌

Because heading to the beach with breakfast already sorted? That’s the kind of planning we fully support 🙌

So, if you’re looking to make your morning a little easier before a day by the ocean, has you covered.

📌 700 Boardwalk, 609-398-4444 / www.georgescandies.com

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Hot coffee and fresh squeezed OJ await you at Johnny B Goode Ice Cream Parlorat 34th and West right next to Hoys. Open m...
05/23/2026

Hot coffee and fresh squeezed OJ await you at Johnny B Goode Ice Cream Parlorat 34th and West right next to Hoys. Open mornings for the holiday weekend at 8 AM. ACIA Bowls, Espresso, lattes, and even Iced Cold Brew on a chilly weekend.

05/23/2026

BOTH PARLORS ARE OPEN 🎉🎉🎉🎉

Escape the rain and visit us this weekend for a warm waffle and ice cream, or drizzle some hot fudge on your ice cream and keep the party going! We’ve been working hard at getting the parlors open and are excited to show you all the exciting changes we’ve made 🤩

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