Profile facts last reviewed: 2026-04
About The Bearded Clam in Ocean City, Maryland
Locals shorthand it “The Clam”: a downtown bar-and-bottle shop mix with pool, darts, and jukebox energy a few strides off the boards.
Maryland Coast grids show trimmed winter hours—expect full 11–2 a.m. cadence in peak season and shorter winter windows.
Best for
- Post-beach beers
- Pool-table nights
- Quick carryout from the strip
Good to know
Recent reviewers disagree on how much kitchen service runs day to day—ask at the bar if you are planning on food, not just drinks.
What Google reviewers emphasize
“The Clam” since 1978 keeps downtown pool-table, dart, and jukebox bar energy a few strides off the boards with carryout and cold-draft talk. Maryland Coast grids trim hard in winter versus 11–2 peak-season cadence. Recent guest threads split on how often the kitchen fires full food service—ask the bar before you plan dinner, not just drinks.
Summary is original editorial based on recurring public-review themes, not quoted text. We omit star averages here until we publish a verified snapshot count. Last checked: 2026-04.
Yelp pulse
Post-beach pool regulars vs. food-service reliability chatter and seasonal hour swings. Yelp /biz/ fetch blocked (403) this pass—reviewCount omitted until a Photos & Reviews title bundle is confirmed live.
Themes summarized in our words—not quoted reviews. Last checked: 2026-04.
Secret Diner (spoiler: it’s us)
The Secret Diner sank a rack and questioned life choices beautifully. The jukebox defended disco. Pool physics humbled us. We ordered food only after the bartender nodded like a sage.
Satirical column—original voice, not a single lifted review. Pair with the summaries above for mood, not contract catering guarantees.
Signature plates to try
The Bearded Clam— frequently asked questions
Straight answers for trip planning. The same questions and responses are included in FAQ structured data on this page to help search and AI assistants parse verified basics; always confirm hours and menus with the venue before you travel.
- Where is The Bearded Clam?
- 15 Wicomico Street, Ocean City, MD 21842—downtown near boardwalk approaches.
- Food every night?
- Profile warns reviewers disagree on kitchen pacing—ask at the bar when you walk in.
- Winter hours?
- Tourism grids show shorter winter windows versus peak 11–2 a.m. energy—call 410-289-4498 before you divert.
- Phone?
- 410-289-4498 per this profile.
Categories & trip planning
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Neighborhood context: Downtown. Compare parking and foot traffic using downtown, midtown, and uptown before you commit to arrival time.
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