Nick’s Original House of Ribs is recommended by tourists and locals alike as their favorite restaurant and sports bar in Ocean City. Famous for the best baby back ribs on the beach it’s no wonder why families make this a dining tradition when visiting the Maryland shore. A large selection of dinner entrées including the jumbo lump crab cakes, juicy Black Angus steaks, prime rib, burgers, and barbecued shrimp will tempt every appetite in the group. And, even the kids will love sharing appetizers such as Nick’s fabulous onion loaf, crab toast and potato skins before selecting their meal from the children’s menu. Top off any one of our great meals with a cool Banana Daiquiri or Strawberry Colada and you’re in paradise.
Cuisine
American, Ribs, Seafood, Steak/SteakhouseMeal Types
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Free Onion Straws with Entree Purchase
Free Onion Straws with Entree Purchase
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Recent Reviews
Eric Wentz : 5 on 6/21/2026 9:21 pm I remember years ago it was tough to get a parking spot let alone sat at a table without some kind of wait but we were lucky enough to get a spot and a seat with no problem on a Saturday night. I assumed we were early and beat the crowd.
We were sat immediately and had a great experience from start to finish. We ordered frozen alcoholic drinks, a Blue Hawaiian and a Banana Banshee. They were fantastic, not overly boozy and my banana drink tasted as if real banana was blended in which I like.
We started with appetizers and I had a bowl of soup. The cream of crab soup was good. I wish there was a little more in the bowl but it was good none the less. We also had the spinach-artichoke queso dip with chips which was delicious.
Our waiter asked if we would like bread....get the bread...it is actually rolls that are so fresh that you will want to fill up on bread.
For the main course we ordered a wedge salad with chicken added, 2 sirloin steaks and the rib and chicken combo. All the food was fantastic and everyone was happy with their meals. I couldn't have been happier. We had a great time.
G S P : 3 on 6/13/2026 1:20 am Unfortunately, our experience was disappointing. As soon as we walked in, the dining room felt uncomfortably warm. It was around 95°F outside, and it seemed the air conditioning was either not working properly or unable to keep up. I was literally sweating while sitting at the table.
The one bright spot of our visit was our waitress, Ashley. She was friendly, attentive, and provided excellent service throughout our meal.
The food, however, did not meet expectations. The ribs were dry and lacked sauce, and the chicken on my salad was extremely dry, tasting as though it had been sitting for quite some time before being served.
There was also an issue in the ladies’ restroom, where the toilet would not flush properly. This is a sanitation concern that should be addressed promptly.
We understand that every restaurant can have an off day, but based on this experience, we do not plan to return and cannot recommend it to others.
Wifeywhatnots : 1 on 7/4/2026 2:24 am
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