In-restaurant Christmas dining options can sometimes be difficult to come by, wherever you are. This is especially true if you spend the holiday season at a popular tourist destination like Ocean City, Maryland with no intentions of preparing a home-cooked holiday meal. But rest assured in knowing that you have plenty of great options to consider all around town. While many popular chains, like Denny’s and Domino’s, are known for being open on Christmas Day, some folks prefer sticking to exclusive Ocean City staples but may need assistance locating which fan favorites are open on Christmas Day. That’s why I’ve compiled a helpful restaurant guide of iconic Ocean City eats confirmed to be open this Christmas Day.
28th St. Pit ‘n Pub
28th Street and Coastal Highway
(410) 289-2020
In addition to being open on Christmas Eve, 28th St. Pit ‘n Pub will operate on Christmas Day. Visit the websitefor updates on hours of operation and menu offerings.
32 Palm
32nd Street
(410) 289-2525
Located within the Hilton Hotel & Suites, 32 Palm will also be open for operation on Christmas Day between 11 a.m. and 9 p.m. Click on the website to learn more.
Captain’s Table
15th Street
(410) 289-7192
Housed within the Courtyard by Marriott, the Captain’s Table will be open from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Christmas Day. Go to the website for more details.
Coral Reef Restaurant
17th Street
(410) 289-2612
Onsite of Holiday Inn Suites, Coral Reef Restaurant will be open for limited dinner hours on Christmas Day. Visit the website link for updated information on times as they become available.
Marlin Moon Restaurant
3301 Atlantic Avenue
(410) 289-1201
Sharing a location with Double Tree Hotel, Marlin Moon Restaurant will be serving up dinner on Christmas Day beginning at 4 p.m. until regular closing time at 10 p.m. Visit the website for details.
Pickles Pub
706 Philadelphia Avenue
(410) 289-4891
Because they are open seven days a week year-round, it goes without saying that Pickles Pub will be serving up the goods for regular in-house dining on Christmas Day. Click here to learn more.
Rosenfeld’s Jewish Delicatessen
6301 Coastal Highway
(410) 520-0283
Here’s a pretty obvious dining option guaranteed to be open on Christmas Day. Additionally, both the Bethany Beach and Rehoboth Beach locations in Delaware will also be operating during regular hours. Click here to learn more.
The Original Greene Turtle
11601 Coastal Highway
(410) 723-2120
The one and only Original Greene Turtle in Ocean City will be opening its doors at 4 p.m. on Christmas evening for in-house dining. Go to their website to learn more.
Tide Room
10100 Coastal Highway
(410)524-3535
Located within Ashore Resort & Beach Club, the Tide Room will also be open for dining on Christmas Day, featuring a special menu. Visit the website to learn more.
Touch of Italy
6600 Coastal Highway
(410) 524-5252
On location of the Holiday Day in Oceanfront, this Italian restaurant favorite will also be open for dinner on Christmas Day. Get more information at their website.
These are just some of the restaurants that will be open within the limits of Ocean City, Maryland this Christmas. Again, many popular chains and carryout options will be available in addition to these. Also, there may be plenty of other Ocean City restaurants making their finalized announcements for being open on Christmas Day in the coming days. Several area hotels even offer day-of special holiday spreads to guests as well. And don’t forget about all the great dining venues in neighboring towns, including Salisbury and Pocomoke City (in Maryland) and Berlin, Bethany, Rehoboth, and Lewes (in Delaware). Fenwick Island restaurants in particular tend to attract Ocean City crowds, and several of these have also verified that they will be open on Christmas Day including the honorary Ocean City (away-from-Ocean City) staple Harpoon Hanna’s.
As always, all restaurant operations and announcements are subject to change. So, remember to call ahead and plan accordingly if there is a place of particular interest you hope to dine at in Ocean City on Christmas Day.