Dining & Dietary Needs · Ocean City, Maryland

How should allergy-aware guests handle seafood boils?

Answer

Shared crab-house tables and steamers increase cross-contact risk for shellfish allergies—ask about separate utensils, cooking surfaces, and seasoning blends before you sit down. When risk is high, choose a non-seafood restaurant instead of testing limits. Carry prescribed emergency medication if your clinician recommends it.

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.