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Entrées plus sides and cocktails often exceed casual seafood counters—tax, tourist surcharges, and auto-gratuity for large tables add up. Split appetizers and skip premium bottle markup when budget matters. Happy-hour bar menus sometimes undercut dinner steaks.
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.
