The Frog Bar & Grille (Ocean City, MD)

There's mention on at least one website that The Frog Bar & Grille appeared on "Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives" based upon its mushroom and swiss burger (served with an entire marinated portobello mushroom cap), though I cannot seem to locate any reference to the specific episode it appeared on...perhaps it was filmed, but didn't make the final cut?

Anyway, their slogan -- have a brew with a view -- is apropos, as it is located at the south end of Ocean City, overlooking the inlet and Assateague. We shared the clam strips based upon an online review, and were not disappointed. Fresh, with a hint of saltiness, and lightly breaded. Delicious.

But the star was the burger. Served atop a fresh brioche roll, the burger is topped with locally sourced fresh vegetables. I had mine with bacon, swiss, and ranch -- and man was it good. Even if there wasn't a great view, I'd return for the clam strips and the burger!

The house margarita, however, was overly sweet. The lesson to be learned, of course, is to do what the locals do -- enjoy a BREW with a view.

Waterman's (Ocean City, MD)

A well-known Ocean City seafood and fried chicken joint, we went here for a birthday dinner. I had the cream of crab soup (outstanding) and the fried chicken (thick and crispy, without being greasy) after learning of the reputation for high-quality fried chicken on the Eastern Shore of Maryland.

The all-you-can-eat meals (consumed by two at our table) looked impressive -- blue crab, boiled shrimp, fried chicken, hush puppies, and corn on the cob -- and offered a diverse array of all-you-can-eat options. I would note, however, that the cocktail sauce was frozen.

The double chocolate cake (ordered by someone else at our table) got "blah" reviews.