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Coastal Highway and bayside restaurants serve New England and Manhattan styles year-round—ask whether clams are regional harvest. Summer specials pair chowder cups with soft-shell sandwiches when peelers run. Happy-hour chowder deals appear on shoulder-season menus.
Sources: Visit Ocean City · Town of 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.
