Answer
Cocktails arrive chilled and peeled in sauce cups; peel-and-eat shrimp are hot steamed with shells on—use cocktails for raw bar appetizers and peelers for communal steamer platters.
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.











