When you think of the tastes of the Ocean City Boardwalk, what comes to mind? Is it pizza, ice cream or caramel popcorn? For those looking to upgrade their dining experience, its seafood, notably crab cake. After all, the sight of the ocean, the sound of the waves and the salt air make the perfect setting. Just a clam toss away from the ocean, many believe Ike’s serves up best seafood in the region.
Ike’s Famous Crabcakes is a brand that was created around a crabcake recipe by the late Paul “Ike” Cossaboon Jr. He brought it to the Ocean City Boardwalk 30 years ago by started small. It eventually grew into a full-sized restaurant, offering a casual and fun dining experience for the whole family.
Frank Palmieri started working at Ike’s fifteen years ago, eight years as a cook. Seven years ago, he bought it along with his brother Alec. They have stayed true to the original recipe. Like many things in Ocean City, the familiar taste brings customers back again and again. Customers say the seafood tastes better so close to the ocean. The family takes great pride in every dish, made with the highest quality ingredients and cooked to order.
Ike’s recently expanded the dining area at the 822 boardwalk location. It offers indoor/outdoor seating at Eighth street with views of the music pier and the Moorlyn Theater. Their 1344 boardwalk location overlooks the beach and fishing pier.
The menu includes crabcakes, shrimp, grouper, tuna, scallops, fish tacos, and clam strips. Chicken is offered as non-seafood option, grilled or fried. Homemade soup favorites are clam and corn chowders.
To this day, Ike’s Famous Crabcake’s keeps Ike’s legend alive, one meal at a time. Stop in for lunch or dinner and take your boardwalk experience up a notch.
