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Christmas Dinner in Ocean City, Maryland

Christmas Dinner in Ocean City, Maryland

Planning on enjoying Christmas Eve or Christmas Day Dinner in Ocean City? While so many across the Delmarva are beginning to craft their dinner menus for the holidays, others are deciding on a fun and relaxed holiday dinner out. Ocean City is filled with holiday dining options for your entire family. From traditional feasts to seafood and sandwiches, take a look at a list of holiday dining options available to you in town!

Don’t forget to check out Off-Season Specials as well as Today’s Specials for up-to-date information on Ocean City specials happening every day of the week! 

Christmas Buffets in Ocean City

Horizons Oceanfront

The Victorian Room: Located inside the Dunes Manor Hotel, the Victorian Room will be offering buffet service on Christmas day from 12-6 pm. This buffet features carving and seafood stations, and reservations are required. Adults $36.95, Children 4-12 years $16.95. Call 410-289-1100 for more information.

Horizons Oceanfront: Located inside the Clarion Resort Hotel, Horizons Oceanfront is open on both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Featuring their famous “All-You-Can-Eat” Holiday Buffet on 12/24 5-9 pm, and 12/25 1-8 pm. Adults $31.95, Children 4-12 $20.95, Children 3 and under eat free. Reservations are highly suggested, call 410-524-3535. 

Breaker’s Pub: Located inside the Clarion Resort Hotel on Christmas Eve 11 am-11 pm, and Christmas Day 7 am-12 pm. Enjoy overstuffed sandwiches, salad or a refreshment!

Christmas Dinner in Ocean City

crab pretzel from greene turtle

Rosenfeld’s Jewish Deli: Located on 63rd Street, Rosenfeld’s will be open during normal business hours on Christmas Eve, and from 9-4 pm on Christmas Day. 

St. Paul’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church: On Christmas Day, St. Paul’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church will be serving Christmas dinner from 11 am-2 pm, no reservations needed.

32 Palm Restaurant: Located inside the Hilton Hotel, 32 Palm will be offering dinner from 5-10 pm on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Featuring starters and entrees such as seafood bisque, lobster deviled eggs, grilled swordfish, and New York strip. Call 410-289-2525 for more information. 

Captain’s Table: Located inside the Courtyard by Marriott on 15th Street, Captains Table will be operating normal business hours on December 24th, and open 2-7 pm on Christmas Day. Dinner is reservation only, call 410-289-7191.

Reef 118 Oceanfront Restaurant: Located inside the Carousel Hotel, Reef 118 will be open during normal business hours on both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. 

The Original Greene Turtle: Right off of 116th Street stands the Original Greene Turtle, which will be open during normal business hours on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Call 410-723-2120 for more information. 

Touch of Italy: Located on 66th Street, Touch of Italy OC will be open during normal business hours on Christmas Eve, but closed on Christmas Day.

Pickles Pub: Located on 7th Street, Pickles Pub will be open during normal business hours on both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Marlin Moon: Located inside the DoubleTree Hotel, Marlin Moon will be operating under normal business hours on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Call 410-289-1202 for more information.

Hemingway’s: Located in the Holiday Inn Suites inside the Coral Reef Cafe. Hemingway’s will be open during normal business hours on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Call 410-289-2612 for more information or to make reservations. 

28th Street Pit & Pub: Located on 28th Street, Pit & Pub will open at 11 am on Christmas Eve, call for Christmas Day hours, 410-289-2020.

Fager’s Island: Open 11-6 pm, Christmas Eve, and 5-1 am Christmas Day. Celebrate with friends and family while enjoying bayside views. Light fare will be available on Christmas Eve, while the bar will open, and no food served, on Christmas Day.

Harpoon Hanna’s: Open at 11 am on Christmas Eve, and from 1-9 pm on Christmas Day. Enjoy local seafood and signature drinks at Harpoon Hanna’s. 

Ropewalk: Open 10-8 pm on Christmas Eve. Enjoy fresh seafood, at a family-friendly setting at Ocean City’s Ropewalk.

More Restaurants Open Christmas Eve: 

eggs and ham at the dough roller

Bayside Skillet (7-2 pm), Coffee Beanery (7-12 pm), Denny’s (open 24/7), Domino’s (10:30-9 pm), Dough Roller on 41st and 69th Streets (8-12 pm), Fat Daddy’s (open 11 am), Nick’s House of Ribs (11 am-midnight), Pizza Tugos (11-9 pm)

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