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Originally founded in 1945, the restaurant long known as The Embers will relaunch in April 2026 as 1945 Steak & Seafood—a refined dining destination rooted in classic American chophouse tradition and inspired by the bold, vibrant flavors of Italy, Spain, and France. While the address remains unchanged, the restaurant now operates from a brand-new building completed in 2023. Over the past year, ownership quietly introduced the evolved concept under the original name. As the culinary direction advanced, however, the legacy branding continued to create confusion tied to the restaurant’s former buffet experience.
Rooftop restaurant featuring pizza, steaks, seafood & other comfort food dishes.
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Address: 2305 Philadelphia Ave, Ocean City, MD 21842
Phone: (410) 289-3324
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1945 Steak & Seafood – Ocean City – The Embers Restaurant
2305 Philadelphia Avenue, Ocean City, Maryland 21842. Get Directions · (410) 289-3324. Hours: Sunday: Closed. Monday: Closed. Tuesday: Closed.
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Laura Mae Walls
If you are looking for something amazing, come here and get the crab pizza One of the best things we ate in Ocean City!
The service is only bested by the view. Both are amazing. Our waitress was so knowledgeable about the area and the menu. She was delightful. Glad she’s here on the exchange student program
It was so nice to see the Chef come out and circulate around the restaurant. He was a little taken back that we weren’t fans of your crab appetizer with the blood oranges and avocados. Felt like it was missing something- a little flavor, some crackers to eat it on? We recycled our leftovers into an omelette for breakfast.
The presentation of our margarita and our neighbors Old Fashioned was good showmanship.
Not to be remiss- sitting outside on the rooftop and listening to the great live music was a wonderful way to enjoy our delicious dinner.
… moreThe service is only bested by the view. Both are amazing. Our waitress was so knowledgeable about the area and the menu. She was delightful. Glad she’s here on the exchange student program
It was so nice to see the Chef come out and circulate around the restaurant. He was a little taken back that we weren’t fans of your crab appetizer with the blood oranges and avocados. Felt like it was missing something- a little flavor, some crackers to eat it on? We recycled our leftovers into an omelette for breakfast.
The presentation of our margarita and our neighbors Old Fashioned was good showmanship.
Not to be remiss- sitting outside on the rooftop and listening to the great live music was a wonderful way to enjoy our delicious dinner.
Sunny Youn
Fantastic outdoor seating with music and a bar with the best bloody Mary you’ll ever find. The crab pot was delicious with fresh and nicely seasoned crabs. Perfect for hanging out with a date or family because of the views of the bay.
… morejohn heimbach
Nice aviance, ordered a bunch of items, wellington pizza, excellente . Short rib bolennaise, excellente. Lobster roll, ok. Arancini excellente. Dry aged rock fish, good., banana cheese cake, good. Nice place inside along with a glass of wine. Don’t receive a lot of food but it’s quality w a touch of a michelin*. Natalie. Was r server. Very pleasant
… moreRichard Wilson
As a family that frequently dines at Michelin-starred establishments globally, our expectations for Ocean City were, frankly, quite low. However, Embers was a revelation. We intended to visit once; we ended up returning multiple times—it is far and away the only refined dining experience in the area.
The service is spearheaded by a charming General Manager from the UK who runs the floor with precision and grace. He navigated our large party effortlessly and provided expert guidance on both the wine list and unique spirit pairings.
The food is standout. While pizza feels like an outlier for a steakhouse, it was top-tier and appreciated by both the children and the adults as a shared starter. The steaks were executed perfectly—expertly salted with a flawless Maillard crust. The side dishes held their own against any premier steakhouse in a major metro city.
The open-concept design offers unparalleled bay views, particularly at sunset. My only note for improvement: the cooling system struggled with the summer heat, making the interior uncomfortably warm at times. That aside, if you are looking for actual culinary craft in OC, this is the only destination.
… moreThe service is spearheaded by a charming General Manager from the UK who runs the floor with precision and grace. He navigated our large party effortlessly and provided expert guidance on both the wine list and unique spirit pairings.
The food is standout. While pizza feels like an outlier for a steakhouse, it was top-tier and appreciated by both the children and the adults as a shared starter. The steaks were executed perfectly—expertly salted with a flawless Maillard crust. The side dishes held their own against any premier steakhouse in a major metro city.
The open-concept design offers unparalleled bay views, particularly at sunset. My only note for improvement: the cooling system struggled with the summer heat, making the interior uncomfortably warm at times. That aside, if you are looking for actual culinary craft in OC, this is the only destination.
Jim Cutrufello
This restaurant provides a great meal in a slightly eclectic atmosphere making for a fun, enjoyable experience. They have great sunset views from the third floor deck. Our server, Palma, was all about making sure we enjoyed out dinner, without being overly intrusive. We had the Wednesday Italian special. Portions were large and very good. Highly recommend!
… moreAlly Deale
Honestly wanted to love this place. At first I was excited. It seemed like great ambiance, great location, great view. Service was initially good, then very slow. For a place that seems to want to indicate a more upscale experience, they need to get a handle on guest experience. I have kids. Love kids. But there were children running all over the place, bumping up against peoples chairs and tables. This was really a parent issue, I know, but it highly detracted from the vibe of the restaurant. I think maybe management should have stepped in.
… moreRebekah Kimes
The food here was beyond exceptional. Attention to detail is something that is not overlooked with the menu here. Atmosphere is very relaxing, but the rooftop view is the real eye catcher. Above all and without a doubt the most memorable portion of our dining experience was our server, Palma. She was friendly, attentive, and made her job look effortless. You can tell she genuinely cares about her guests. Next time we come back, we will be asking for her section!
… moreKevin McDonald
Food was great but the indoor dining has NO air conditioning. Sweated during dinner. Saw 23 people leave due to the heat. Only one slow moving fan in the ceiling and a portable fan. With such a nice building, should have thought this through better.
… moreMichael Corbo
Absolute must visit restaurant. Drink selection is amazing, service was top notch, food was fresh and delicious. Ambience was amazing on a rooftop. Special thanks to our bartender Nick !!
… moreTony Kahn
Everything about this restaurant is top notch, the staff, the food, the ambiance. Great roof top scene with a beautiful overlook. They made my wife’s b-day real special
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