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
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
Joseph Turner : 3 on 7/17/2026 9:56 pm
Shrimp Boat is a pretty good value if you go during happy hour (3-5pm), when pretty much all shrimp dishes are half off. It's a generous deal. The happy hour price for all you can eat shrimp (steamed, head on, and fried) plus corn on the cob and fries is only 20$. The quality is only decent, though. For example, the shrimp are not deveined and the fried shrimp are heavily breaded and oily. The crab cake is nearly all filler. During happy hour, the shrimp dishes are a pretty good deal for big portions of mediocre quality food. Our service was good: the waitress was bright and friendly, quick with refills and easy to talk to. Overall, shrimp boat seems like a hit for the over 60 crowd who are looking for a good deal.
Joseph Turner
1784325387
3
5
The Shrimp Boat Restaurant and Seafood Market
Gina Taglioli : 5 on 5/4/2026 12:10 pm
Our 1st time visiting this local gem. Heather our server was very knowledgeable & patient with us since we wanted so much from their inviting menu.Scallops were fantastic & our new fav thing now is HEAD ON shrimp! Thanks so much for the great learning experience! We can't wait to visit again
Gina Taglioli
1777896648
5
5
The Shrimp Boat Restaurant and Seafood Market
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