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Unreserved Saturday 7–8 p.m. tables can exceed sixty to ninety minutes—rainy beach days send everyone indoors at once. Bar wait with appetizers beats hungry lobby pacing. Tuesday early seatings are the quiet cheat code.
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.
