On the Bay Seafood Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to On the Bay Seafood, a hidden gem nestled at 4204 Coastal Hwy, Ocean City, MD. This casual eatery specializes in serving fresh, locally sourced seafood that celebrates the maritime bounty of the region.
The menu features an impressive array of tempting options, including Golden Brown Crab Clusters, Alaskan Snow Crab Legs, and a variety of fried delicacies such as Butterfly Shrimp and Calamari. The star attraction, however, is their famous soft shell crabs, a true delicacy that can be enjoyed a la carte or as part of a hearty sandwich.
Don’t miss their rich Cream of Crab Soup and the flavorful Maryland Crab Soup. With a focus on simplicity, freshness, and a friendly vibe, On the Bay Seafood is a must-visit for seafood lovers craving an authentic dining experience by the coast.
Our Crab Starters
Homemade Crabcake (a La Carte)
Jumbo Lump/Backfin
Softshell Crab (a La Carte)
We shed our own
8 Golden Brown Crab Clusters
Cleaned Soft Shell Crab, A true delicacy! Served w/ drawn butter
Golden Brown Calamari
A generous helping! Served w/ "house" cocktail sauce
10 Lightly Dusted Scallops
Seasoned to perfection! Served w/ "house" cocktail sauce
10 Fried Butterfly Shrimp
One of our most popular! Lightly fried Served w/ "house" cocktail sauce
Crispy Clam Strips
A generous helping of crispy golden brown Strips. Served w/ "house" cocktail sauce
Fried Rrr'ysters
Lightly dusted with JO batter. Served w/ "house" cocktail sauce
Alaskan Snow Crab Legs
2 - 10oz Clusters Steamed and served w/ drawn butter
3 Chicken Tenders
Tender and golden brown. Served w/ honey mustard
Maryland Crab Soup
Tomato based w/ a hint of spice
Cream Of Crab
Rich and Lumpy
Our Homemade Crab Soups
Sandwiches
Crab Cake
Soft Shell
Fried Fish Filet
Fried Oyster
Homemade Crab Cake Sandwich
Jumbo Lump/Backfin
Soft Shell Crab Sandwich
We shed our own!
Fried Fish Filet Sandwich
Seasoned w/ Baltimore's finest JO batter
Fried Oyster Sandwich
Lightly dusted w/ JO batter. Served w/ "house" cocktail sauce
3 Large Chicken Tenders
Tender and golden brown. Served w/ honey mustard
Our Platters
Our Sides
Boardwalk Fries
Homemade Cole Slaw
As good as it gets!
Potato Salad
As good as Mom's
Macaroni Salad
Simply Refreshing and Creamy
Silver Queen Corn (in Season)
A true Marylander's favorite! Steamed in the husk!
2 Homemade Crab Cakes
Our Favorite! Jumbo Lump/Backfin
2 Soft Shell Crabs
We shed our own!
Our Dinners
Our Shellfish
1 Dozen Steamed Little Neck Clams
Freshly Steamed in a net! Served w/ drawn butter, 50 Count
Steamed Spice Shrimp
21/25 Count, Seasoned to perfection! Served w/ "house" cocktail sauce, 1/2 lb, 1 lb
Yuengling
Miller Lite
Coors Lite Pitchers
Draft Beer
Our House Wine
White
Red
Pina Colada
Cool and Refreshing!
Tropical Mango
Delicious!
Our Frozen House Drinks (For Adults)
Our Other Drinks
Coke
Diet Coke
Sprite
Birch Beer
Sweet Tea
Pink Lemonade
Bottle Water
Soft Ice Cream Cone
Our Dessert
Our Hot Heavy Crabs
Live and Steamed Crabs
We Offer Live and Steamed Crabs - 1/2 Dozens, Dozens, 1/2 Bushels, Bushels
Cold, cooked Crabs for Travel
Take them hot or with 24 hours notice, we will steam and cool for you to pick up!