The Shrimp Boat continues to offer fresh shrimp, blue crabs, and a wide array of other seasonal favorites straight from the boat. Our restaurant, Captain Joe's, combines the fresh seafood from our market with the best local produce to create Ocean City's most unique and economical experience. Indoor and outdoor dining is available.
Cuisine
All You Can Eat, American, Beach Food, Sandwiches & Subs, Seafood, Steamed CrabsMeal Types
Brunch, Lunch, Lite Fare, DinnerRecent Reviews
The Shrimp Boat Restaurant and Seafood Market
Colin Lawes : 5 on 10/12/2026 9:31 pm
I am a local who has worked in crab houses and can happily say this place is awesome. Friendly service, sweet and heavy fresh crabs for a fair price. I would be happy to pay more for crabs of this quality. I will be returning and recommending the Shrimp Boat to other Ocean City locals. Mike was running carryout today, he was very accommodating and answered all my questions.
Colin Lawes
1791840698
5
5
The Shrimp Boat Restaurant and Seafood Market
DG : 5 on 8/1/2026 4:42 pm
“As John Waters would probably say, ‘If you’re going to eat shrimp, make it weirdly wonderful.’”
The Shrimp Boat absolutely delivered! Forget Bubba Gump—Forrest may have had a long list of shrimp recipes, but I don’t remember him mentioning head-on shrimp cooked this well. They were messy, juicy, and packed with flavor—the kind of meal where you stop caring how many napkins you’ve used.
And let’s talk about the all-you-can-eat crab situation—because Marylanders don’t play around. This wasn’t just a meal, it was a full-on crab commitment. Steaming hot, perfectly seasoned, and arriving in waves like the Chesapeake itself decided to show off. You go in thinking you’ll “just have a few,” and suddenly you’re in a delicious, buttery negotiation with yourself about your life choices.
The atmosphere was laid-back, lively, and exactly what you want from a great seafood spot. The staff was friendly, the food came out hot, and every bite reminded us why Marylanders take seafood seriously.
If you’re looking for fancy white tablecloths, keep driving. If you’re looking for shrimp that make you wonder why you ever ordered anything else—and crab that dares you to tap out first—this is your place. We’ll definitely be back… probably after we’ve finished licking the seasoning off our fingers.
The Shrimp Boat absolutely delivered! Forget Bubba Gump—Forrest may have had a long list of shrimp recipes, but I don’t remember him mentioning head-on shrimp cooked this well. They were messy, juicy, and packed with flavor—the kind of meal where you stop caring how many napkins you’ve used.
And let’s talk about the all-you-can-eat crab situation—because Marylanders don’t play around. This wasn’t just a meal, it was a full-on crab commitment. Steaming hot, perfectly seasoned, and arriving in waves like the Chesapeake itself decided to show off. You go in thinking you’ll “just have a few,” and suddenly you’re in a delicious, buttery negotiation with yourself about your life choices.
The atmosphere was laid-back, lively, and exactly what you want from a great seafood spot. The staff was friendly, the food came out hot, and every bite reminded us why Marylanders take seafood seriously.
If you’re looking for fancy white tablecloths, keep driving. If you’re looking for shrimp that make you wonder why you ever ordered anything else—and crab that dares you to tap out first—this is your place. We’ll definitely be back… probably after we’ve finished licking the seasoning off our fingers.
DG
1785602553
5
5
The Shrimp Boat Restaurant and Seafood Market
Alex H : 5 on 8/11/2026 12:40 am
Delicious food and great atmosphere! They gave us 2 big shrimp on the house which were extremely good! My husband and I had Crab Cake entree and Crab Cake and shrimp combo. The crab cakes had a lot of meat not just filling. Highly recommend the place!
Alex H
1786408853
5
5
The Shrimp Boat Restaurant and Seafood Market
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