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Boardwalk-adjacent restaurants fill early on show nights—book or eat before the pre-show rush if you hate long waits. Window tables are great but rare; a timed reservation plus a walk to the rail often works better. Tip staff generously on chaotic summer nights.
Sources: Visit Ocean City
Editorial visitor guidance for Ocean City, Maryland. Confirm current Town of Ocean City, Maryland DNR, NPS Assateague, and NWS rules when regulations or safety apply.
