Formal doggie menu
Macky's Bayside Bar & Grill
Open-air beachfront tables right on the sand with beautiful sunset views — and a formal doggie menu for your pup.
Best for Dining on the sand with your dog
Bring the dog. These Ocean City spots go beyond just allowing pets on the patio — think formal doggie menus, complimentary water bowls, and bayside decks built for dining with your furry crew.
Ocean City limits dogs on the beach and boardwalk in peak season, so the town's bayside and waterfront patios are where dining with a dog really shines. Here's the quick rundown, then the full list.
| Restaurant | Area | Price | Pet perk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macky's Bayside Bar & Grill | Midtown Bayside | $20-30 | Formal doggie menu |
| de Lazy Lizard | Downtown Bayside | $20-30 | Pet menu + water bowls |
| Tailchasers Restaurant & Dock Bar | North Bayside | $20-30 | Doggy burger patties |
| Angler Restaurant & Bar | Downtown Waterfront | $20-30 | Dedicated pup menu |
| Bad Monkey West OC | West Ocean City | $20-30 | Second-story dog deck |
| 45th Street Taphouse Bar & Grille | Midtown Bayside | $20-30 | Fresh water dishes |
| Longboard Cafe | Midtown | $20-30 | Dog-welcoming patio |
| Coastal Salt | Boardwalk / North | $20-60 | Dog-friendly patio |
| Bad Monkey OC (58th St) | Midtown | $20-30 | Dog-friendly deck |
| The Bayside Skillet | Midtown Bayside | $20-30 | Festive patio dining |
Open-air beachfront tables right on the sand with beautiful sunset views — and a formal doggie menu for your pup.
Best for Dining on the sand with your dog
Large bayside deck with complimentary water bowls, a kids' play area, and a tailored menu just for pets.
Best for Playground area + structured dog menu
Casual covered dock bar that welcomes pets, with dog-friendly food items like plain chicken or burger patties.
Best for Shaded dock seating for dogs
Historic dining spot with a dedicated pup menu on its spacious waterfront patio — plus one of the best happy hours in town.
Best for Pup menu on a boat-shaped bar patio
Lively breakfast-and-lunch spot that welcomes leashed dogs on its spacious second-story outdoor deck.
Best for Welcoming deck patio + great breakfast
Invites dogs onto its panoramic bayside deck and routinely brings out fresh water dishes for furry guests — 40+ craft beers, too.
Best for Sunset-view deck with water bowls
Highly rated, laid-back surf-themed eatery with an outdoor patio area that welcomes pets.
Best for Relaxed patio, gourmet burgers & tacos
Stylish spot for clam chowder, oysters, and seafood specialties — with a cocktail-friendly patio that welcomes dogs.
Best for Upscale seafood, dog-friendly patio
Spacious, breezy American grill open seasonally — pub grub, cocktails, a gift shop, and a dog-friendly patio.
Best for Craft beer, patio, breakfast
Bayside brunch landmark with crepes, omelettes, and local seafood — festive patio dining that welcomes leashed dogs.
Best for Dog-friendly brunch patio
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Top pet-friendly spots include Macky's Bayside (formal doggie menu, dining on the sand), de Lazy Lizard (pet menu and complimentary water bowls), Tailchasers (doggy burger patties on a covered dock bar), Angler (a dedicated pup menu on its waterfront patio), plus dog-welcoming decks at Bad Monkey West OC, 45th Street Taphouse, and Longboard Cafe.
Several OC spots offer menus made for dogs: Macky's Bayside has a formal doggie menu, de Lazy Lizard offers a tailored pet menu with water bowls, Angler has a dedicated pup menu, and Tailchasers serves dog-friendly items like plain chicken or burger patties.
Dog-friendly patios and decks include the 45th Street Taphouse bayside deck (with fresh water dishes), Bad Monkey West OC's second-story deck, Longboard Cafe's surf-themed patio, Coastal Salt's cocktail patio, and The Bayside Skillet's brunch patio. Most welcome leashed dogs in outdoor areas.
Ocean City restricts dogs on the beach and boardwalk during the peak summer season (typically May through September), with more access in the off-season. Many bayside and waterfront restaurants welcome dogs on their outdoor decks year-round, which is why they're the go-to for dining with a pet — always confirm the venue's current policy.
Yes — Bad Monkey West OC welcomes leashed dogs on its spacious second-story outdoor deck and is known for a great breakfast. Several West OC waterfront spots have dog-friendly patios; call ahead to confirm during peak season.
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