How it's cooked
Fried
Something fried is on the menu at 32 of the kitchens we read, 209 plates in all. The three ingredients they fry most often are crab, shrimp and chicken.
From 40 menus · fried is on 209 plates · How we read them
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Where on the menu
The menu sections the dishes sit under, most first.
Dishes
Our reading of the menu turns up roll, pickle and butter.
Basket of Fried Shrimpappetizerread by scriptIs this right?Caesar Saladappetizerread by scriptIs this right?Calamariappetizerread by scriptIs this right?Dynamite Shrimpappetizerread by scriptIs this right?Dynamite Shrimpappetizerread by scriptIs this right?Fish & Chipsentreeread by scriptIs this right?Fried Catfish Sandwichentreeread by scriptIs this right?Fried Chickenentreeread by scriptIs this right?Fried Clamsappetizerread by scriptIs this right?Fried Comboentreeread by scriptIs this right?Fried Crab Cakeentreeread by scriptIs this right?Fried Crab Cake Sandwichentreeread by scriptIs this right?Fried Flounder Lunchread by scriptIs this right?Fried Flounder Sandwichentreeread by scriptIs this right?Fried Haddock Sandwichentreeread by scriptIs this right?Fried Oyster Platterentreeread by scriptIs this right?Fried Oyster Sandwichentreeread by scriptIs this right?Fried Rockfish (Striped bass, as Maryland names it. The state fish, and a regulated catch.) Sandwichentreeread by scriptIs this right?Fried Shrimp Platterentreeread by scriptIs this right?Kid Fried Shrimpkidsread by scriptIs this right?Original Feast All You Can Eatread by scriptIs this right?Side Caesarappetizerread by scriptIs this right?TO GO 12 pc Chickenread by scriptIs this right?Waterman's Crab Clubentreeread by scriptIs this right?
Our reading of the menu turns up popcorn, drink and fresh.
Caesar Saladappetizerread by scriptIs this right?Chucky's Bang Bang Shrimpappetizerread by scriptIs this right?Coastal Key Lime Piedessertread by scriptIs this right?Cookout Comboread by scriptIs this right?Crab & Avocado Saladappetizerread by scriptIs this right?Crisfield Chickenread by scriptIs this right?Fried Chicken Platterread by scriptIs this right?Fried Green Tomatoesappetizerread by scriptIs this right?Fried Shrimp (Kid's)kidsread by scriptIs this right?Fried Shrimp Platterread by scriptIs this right?Hooper's Famous Fried Chicken (Kid's)kidsread by scriptIs this right?Kids Crab Combokidsread by scriptIs this right?Maryland Crab Cake Platterread by scriptIs this right?Seafood Platterread by scriptIs this right?Triple Trifectaread by scriptIs this right?
Our reading of the menu turns up Our Tartar Sauce, crabmeat and crabcake.
Apple Crisp A La Modedessertread by scriptIs this right?Chicken Tenderskidsread by scriptIs this right?Crabby Friesappetizerread by scriptIs this right?Crabcake Sandwichentreeread by scriptIs this right?Fish N Chipsentreeread by scriptIs this right?Fried Chickenread by scriptIs this right?Fried Shrimpentreeread by scriptIs this right?Homemade Hush Puppies (Cornmeal batter, dropped in the fryer and served alongside. Sweet in some kitchens, oniony in others.)appetizerread by scriptIs this right?Seafood Platterentreeread by scriptIs this right?Shrimp Basketkidsread by scriptIs this right?Soft Shell (A blue crab caught just after moulting, eaten whole — shell, legs and all.) Bltentreeread by scriptIs this right?Soft Shell (A blue crab caught just after moulting, eaten whole — shell, legs and all.) Crabentreeread by scriptIs this right?Steak & Crabcakeread by scriptIs this right?
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Known for: tempura, corn, crema.
Chesapeake Kickin' ChickenIs this right?Chicken TendersappetizerIs this right?Chicken WingsappetizerIs this right?Chucky's Bang Bang ShrimpappetizerIs this right?Crab CakeIs this right?Crab Cake PlatterentreeIs this right?Dockside Lobster TacosappetizerIs this right?Fish & ChipsentreeIs this right?Lefty's Crabby EmpanadasappetizerIs this right?Riptide RollappetizerIs this right?Tempura Tuna BitesappetizerIs this right?The Pistol PeteIs this right?Triple TrifectaentreeIs this right?
Our reading of the menu lists: vegetable, brioche, tartar.
BLT Caesarappetizerread by scriptIs this right?Crispy Asian Seitan Boa Buns (VV)read by scriptIs this right?Crispy Eggplant Sandwichentreeread by scriptIs this right?Crispy Eggplant Sandwich (V)read by scriptIs this right?Crispy Lump (Broken pieces of the crab's large body muscles — smaller than jumbo lump, still whole pieces.) Crab Deviled Eggsappetizerread by scriptIs this right?Eastern Shore Bahn Mientreeread by scriptIs this right?Fish & Chips Platterread by scriptIs this right?French Lentil Saladappetizerread by scriptIs this right?Spicy Steak Fritesread by scriptIs this right?Today's of Pick Fish & Chips Platterread by scriptIs this right?Vegetable & Black Lentil Thai Curry (VV)read by scriptIs this right?Vegetable Samosa (VV)read by scriptIs this right?
Our reading of the menu lists broiled, crumbled and crab.
Bayou Crab Ballsread by scriptIs this right?Big Apple Piedessertread by scriptIs this right?Bubba's Shrimp Po'Boyentreeread by scriptIs this right?Captain Quint's Fried Seafood Platterentreeread by scriptIs this right?Chincoteague Chickenentreeread by scriptIs this right?Cream of Crab (The cream-based crab soup, thick and pale. The other Maryland crab soup is the tomato one.) Cake Soupappetizerread by scriptIs this right?Fried Flounder Pounderentreeread by scriptIs this right?Fried Shrimpentreeread by scriptIs this right?Kid's Fried Shrimp (3)kidsread by scriptIs this right?Pub Calamariread by scriptIs this right?Sm Bac Ch Friessideread by scriptIs this right?Twisted Crab Capreseappetizerread by scriptIs this right?
Our reading of the menu turns up diced, cabbage and flounder.
Calamariappetizerread by scriptIs this right?Coconut Shrimpappetizerread by scriptIs this right?Crab Cake Sandwichentreeread by scriptIs this right?Fish & Chipsentreeread by scriptIs this right?Fish Tacosread by scriptIs this right?Flounder Sandwichentreeread by scriptIs this right?Fried Oyster Platterentreeread by scriptIs this right?Fried Oystersappetizerread by scriptIs this right?Fried Shrimpentreeread by scriptIs this right?Mozzarella Sticksappetizerread by scriptIs this right?One Crab Cakeentreeread by scriptIs this right?Pulled Pork Nachosread by scriptIs this right?
Our reading of the menu turns up steamed, soft crab and crab.
Captains Catch Fish of the Dayappetizerread by scriptIs this right?Crab Balls (4)appetizerread by scriptIs this right?Fresh Fish of the Dayentreeread by scriptIs this right?Fried Chickenentreeread by scriptIs this right?Fried Clam Stripappetizerread by scriptIs this right?Fried Clamsentreeread by scriptIs this right?Fried Mozzarella Sticksappetizerread by scriptIs this right?Fried Shrimpentreeread by scriptIs this right?Hush Puppies (Cornmeal batter, dropped in the fryer and served alongside. Sweet in some kitchens, oniony in others.)appetizerread by scriptIs this right?and 1 more read by script
Our reading of the menu lists: patty, chip, pickle.
Big Dill Burgerentreeread by scriptIs this right?Brussel Sproutssideread by scriptIs this right?Buffalo Baitentreeread by scriptIs this right?Chicken Tendersappetizerread by scriptIs this right?Cowboy Burgerentreeread by scriptIs this right?Crab Cake Platterentreeread by scriptIs this right?Fried Calamariappetizerread by scriptIs this right?Fried Picklesappetizerread by scriptIs this right?Fried Risotto Ballsread by scriptIs this right?Seafood Imperialentreeread by scriptIs this right?
Our reading of the menu lists: jerk, breast, wrapped.
Baja Chicken Saladappetizerread by scriptIs this right?Baja Chicken Wrapentreeread by scriptIs this right?Chicken Caesar Wrapentreeread by scriptIs this right?Fried Shrimpentreeread by scriptIs this right?Kids Fried Shrimpkidsread by scriptIs this right?Onion Ringsread by scriptIs this right?Tuna Caesar Wrapentreeread by scriptIs this right?and 1 more read by script
Our reading of the menu lists jerk, sliced and jerk chicken.
Alaskan Pollock Fish Sandwichentreeread by scriptIs this right?Chicken Wingsappetizerread by scriptIs this right?Coconut Shrimpappetizerread by scriptIs this right?Crabby Friesappetizerread by scriptIs this right?Crispy Chicken Clubentreeread by scriptIs this right?Rockfish (Striped bass, as Maryland names it. The state fish, and a regulated catch.) Fingersappetizerread by scriptIs this right?Sandwich Toppings: Cheeseentreeread by scriptIs this right?
Boiled, baby back rib and baked chicken come up more here than elsewhere on our list.
Buffalo WingsappetizerIs this right?Crab BallsIs this right?Fried ChickenIs this right?Fried Clam StripssideIs this right?Fried OystersIs this right?Fried ShrimpIs this right?Hush Puppies (Cornmeal batter, dropped in the fryer and served alongside. Sweet in some kitchens, oniony in others.)sideIs this right?
Our reading of the menu lists: turkey, oyster, chicken filet.
Known for: filet, Lemon Vinaigrette, raw.
Coconut ShrimpappetizerIs this right?Fresh Cut CalamariappetizerIs this right?Mozzarella in CarrozzaappetizerIs this right?Original Crispy Roasted DucklingentreeIs this right?Original Eastern Shore Old Bay (The celery-salt-and-paprika spice blend, made in Baltimore since 1939. On crabs, fries, and rims.) WingsappetizerIs this right?Sticky and Crispy Asian WingsappetizerIs this right?
Egg, hollandaise and poached come up more here than elsewhere on our list.
Chicken & WafflesbreakfastIs this right?Crab Cake Benedict (Poached egg and hollandaise over something — the something is what each kitchen puts its name on.)breakfastIs this right?Crab Cake SandwichIs this right?Fried Green Tomato Benedict (Poached egg and hollandaise over something — the something is what each kitchen puts its name on.)breakfastIs this right?Pimento Fried Green TomatoappetizerIs this right?
Egg, omelette and hollandaise come up more here than elsewhere on our list.
Cornmeal, corn bread and corn on cob come up more here than elsewhere on our list.
Buffalo WingsappetizerIs this right?Crab Bag's Fried ChickenentreeIs this right?Hush Puppies (Cornmeal batter, dropped in the fryer and served alongside. Sweet in some kitchens, oniony in others.)sideIs this right?Old Bay (The celery-salt-and-paprika spice blend, made in Baltimore since 1939. On crabs, fries, and rims.) FriessideIs this right?Steakhouse Onion RingssideIs this right?
Known for: jus, Beurre Blanc Sauce, duck.
Caesar Salad (Gf Without Croutons)appetizerread by scriptIs this right?Purk’s Duck Cigarsappetizerread by scriptIs this right?Shrimp Schnitzelappetizerread by scriptIs this right?Smoked Beef Carpaccio (Gf)appetizerread by scriptIs this right?Smoked Cheddar Pierogiesentreeread by scriptIs this right?
Our reading of the menu turns up cracker, fruit and cod.
Our reading of the menu lists: swiss, pickle, beef fries gravy.
Pepperjack, bison and burger come up more here than elsewhere on our list.
Our reading of the menu turns up meat, birria beef taco and blu crab dip.
The menu leans on broth, baguette and succotash.
The menu leans on country-fried, kaiser and tartar.
The menu leans on egg, ham and sausage.
Griddled, chip and egg come up more here than elsewhere on our list.
Our reading of the menu turns up braised, linguine and evoo.
Known for: charred, grana, raw.
Known for: pan-fried, crepe, folded.
Smoked, cornbread and picked chicken come up more here than elsewhere on our list.
Our reading of the menu lists burger, bacon jam and boom boom chicken.
Where on the island
The 32 kitchens above, by district. Counted off the menus we read, in order up the island — not a ranking of neighbourhoods.
| District | Kitchens | Side of the island |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown / Inlet & Boardwalk | 1 | boardwalk |
| Lower Midtown | 7 | bayside · inland |
| Midtown | 6 | bayside · inland · oceanfront |
| Uptown | 4 | bayside · inland |
| North OC | 6 | inland |
| West Ocean City | 5 | harbor |
| Day-trips ring | 3 | harbor · inland |