When people come to Ocean City, Maryland, fresh off the boat seafood is whatโs expected. Whether youโre cooking in for a date night, feeding a large family reunion, or love getting your hands dirty in the kitchen, Ocean City offers an abundance of places to choose from. Here is a list of places to buy fresh seafood to cook from home (or sometimes have cooked there!).
The Shrimp Boat
9724 Stephen Decatur Hwy
Yes! Itโs an actual boat. The transom reads, SHRIMP BOAT, in large letters. Located on 611, this family owned business, The Shrimp Boat restaurant is known for their free samples of steamed shrimp when you sit down. But The Shrimp Boat also has a very large selection of fresh seafood to go. Packed in ice at the transom shoppers will see soft crabs, several sizes of shrimp, and clams. You can even get a shrimp sample at the boat, too.
353 Custom Tackle
9935 Stephen Decatur Hwy.
Newer to the community, 353 Custom Tackle is not your average tackle place. Tackle is a main draw to the place, however their ready- made fish platters, soups, and crab dips are just behind the counter ready for the oven! Long time angler, Shannon Ehinger, takes the fresh seafood business just as seriously as her hand made tackle. Bacon jam glazed salmon, wahoo mustard creole, and pistachio rockfish are just samples of items on the menu.
Sea Born
12906 Sunset Avenue
Itโs an experience to see the fish here actually getting taken off the boats and packed in ice. Sea Born, a family business offers a great view of the fishing boats in addition to a gaggle of fresh seafood. Looking for shrimp? Theyโve got them! Flounder? Yes! Waho? Yep! And anything else you can think of. Come by Wednesday through Sunday.
Buckโs
11848 Assateague Rd
Further down 611, Buckโs is nestled in a small shopping center just as you pass your turn at Trappe Rd. Loaded with fresh shrimp, clams, and oysters, youโll never have to go far from the camping area. Raw seafood is available in addition to cooked- Just let the guys know when you order.
Skillagee
10448 Azalea Rd.
Offering fresh fish as a whole or by the pound, Skillagee is highly recommended for fresh fish.. With pounds of crab meat, plump scallops, and off the boat tuna, Skillagee takes the cake for freshness.
Rippons
11911 Coastal Hwy.
Uptown in Ocean City, Rippons is located conveniently right off Coastal Highway. A counter of raw seafood is at your disposal to choose from. Raw seafood is available for take out. They also have an extensive cooked to go menu featuring crab cakes, scallops, and coconut shrimp. Rippons also has a second location in the Fenwick area.
