Ingredient
Beef
Beef is on 207 plates at 31 of the kitchens we read. The entree section holds 99 of them, and most often it is served as a burger, on 55.
In the neighbourhood: Beef and the grill
From 40 menus · beef is on 207 plates · How we read them
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Some of these were read by a script, not a person — those chips have a hollow dot. About the method →
Beef, grilled or fried
Our reading of the menus lists it grilled at eighteen kitchens, fried at twelve, and both at ten: Assateague Crab House, Atlantic Hotel Berlin, Bad Monkey, Blacksmith Bar & Restaurant, Bull on the Beach (94th St), Coconuts Beach Bar, Seacrets (Jamaica USA), Sneaky Pete's, Surfin' Betty's Burger Bar (127th St), The Hobbit.
grilled · 18
On both sides: Assateague Crab House, Atlantic Hotel Berlin, Bad Monkey, Blacksmith Bar & Restaurant, Bull on the Beach (94th St), Coconuts Beach Bar, Seacrets (Jamaica USA), Sneaky Pete's, Surfin' Betty's Burger Bar (127th St), The Hobbit.
How it comes
The forms it turns up in, most first.
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Where on the menu
The menu sections the dishes sit under, most first.
How it's cooked
How the kitchens cook it, counting the word on the component as well as the plate.
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The journey of beef
The same 207 plates read outward from the middle: how the kitchens cook it, how it then arrives, and which part of the menu it arrives in. A wedge too narrow for its word carries it in the table underneath.
| Ring | Commonest | Plates |
|---|---|---|
| How it's cooked | grilled | 54 |
| How it comes | burger | 16 |
| Where on the menu | entree | 8 |
| Other | 107 other steps, added up | 284 |
| Not stated | the menu never printed that detail | 75 |
Every wedge, as a table
| Cooked | Arrives as | Course | Plates |
|---|---|---|---|
| grilled | — | — | 54 |
| grilled | burger | — | 16 |
| grilled | burger | not stated | 13 |
| grilled | burger | kids | 2 |
| grilled | burger | entree | 1 |
| grilled | not stated | — | 14 |
| grilled | not stated | entree | 8 |
| grilled | not stated | not stated | 6 |
| grilled | sandwich | — | 6 |
| grilled | sandwich | entree | 4 |
| grilled | sandwich | appetizer | 1 |
| grilled | sandwich | not stated | 1 |
| grilled | entree-plate | — | 5 |
| grilled | entree-plate | entree | 5 |
| grilled | salad | — | 5 |
| grilled | salad | appetizer | 3 |
| grilled | salad | not stated | 2 |
| grilled | platter | — | 2 |
| grilled | platter | entree | 2 |
| grilled | side | — | 2 |
| grilled | side | appetizer | 1 |
| grilled | side | not stated | 1 |
| grilled | wrap | — | 2 |
| grilled | wrap | entree | 2 |
| grilled | breakfast-plate | — | 1 |
| grilled | breakfast-plate | not stated | 1 |
| grilled | small-plate | — | 1 |
| grilled | small-plate | appetizer | 1 |
| fried | — | — | 17 |
| fried | burger | — | 7 |
| fried | burger | not stated | 5 |
| fried | burger | entree | 2 |
| fried | not stated | — | 5 |
| fried | not stated | entree | 2 |
| fried | not stated | not stated | 2 |
| fried | not stated | appetizer | 1 |
| fried | platter | — | 1 |
| fried | platter | entree | 1 |
| fried | salad | — | 1 |
| fried | salad | appetizer | 1 |
| fried | sandwich | — | 1 |
| fried | sandwich | entree | 1 |
| fried | side | — | 1 |
| fried | side | appetizer | 1 |
| fried | wrap | — | 1 |
| fried | wrap | entree | 1 |
| roasted | — | — | 9 |
| roasted | entree-plate | — | 2 |
| roasted | entree-plate | entree | 2 |
| roasted | not stated | — | 2 |
| roasted | not stated | entree | 2 |
| roasted | sandwich | — | 2 |
| roasted | sandwich | entree | 1 |
| roasted | sandwich | not stated | 1 |
| roasted | bowl | — | 1 |
| roasted | bowl | not stated | 1 |
| roasted | buffet | — | 1 |
| roasted | buffet | entree | 1 |
| roasted | side | — | 1 |
| roasted | side | entree | 1 |
| broiled | — | — | 8 |
| broiled | not stated | — | 4 |
| broiled | not stated | entree | 3 |
| broiled | not stated | not stated | 1 |
| broiled | entree-plate | — | 2 |
| broiled | entree-plate | entree | 2 |
| broiled | buffet | — | 1 |
| broiled | buffet | not stated | 1 |
| broiled | platter | — | 1 |
| broiled | platter | entree | 1 |
| barbecued | — | — | 7 |
| barbecued | not stated | — | 5 |
| barbecued | not stated | entree | 3 |
| barbecued | not stated | appetizer | 1 |
| barbecued | not stated | not stated | 1 |
| barbecued | buffet | — | 1 |
| barbecued | buffet | not stated | 1 |
| barbecued | sandwich | — | 1 |
| barbecued | sandwich | entree | 1 |
| smoked | — | — | 7 |
| smoked | burger | — | 2 |
| smoked | burger | not stated | 2 |
| smoked | not stated | — | 2 |
| smoked | not stated | appetizer | 1 |
| smoked | not stated | entree | 1 |
| smoked | buffet | — | 1 |
| smoked | buffet | not stated | 1 |
| smoked | raw-bar | — | 1 |
| smoked | raw-bar | not stated | 1 |
| smoked | sandwich | — | 1 |
| smoked | sandwich | entree | 1 |
| shaved | — | — | 5 |
| shaved | dip | — | 1 |
| shaved | dip | entree | 1 |
| shaved | entree-plate | — | 1 |
| shaved | entree-plate | entree | 1 |
| shaved | pasta | — | 1 |
| shaved | pasta | not stated | 1 |
| shaved | sandwich | — | 1 |
| shaved | sandwich | entree | 1 |
| shaved | wrap | — | 1 |
| shaved | wrap | entree | 1 |
| blackened | — | — | 4 |
| blackened | burger | — | 2 |
| blackened | burger | entree | 1 |
| blackened | burger | not stated | 1 |
| blackened | salad | — | 1 |
| blackened | salad | appetizer | 1 |
| blackened | sandwich | — | 1 |
| blackened | sandwich | entree | 1 |
| other ways | — | — | 52 |
| creamed | — | — | 4 |
| marinated | — | — | 4 |
| slow-roasted | — | — | 4 |
| cajun-rubbed | — | — | 3 |
| folded | — | — | 3 |
| glazed | — | — | 3 |
| griddled | — | — | 3 |
| raw | — | — | 3 |
| smashed | — | — | 3 |
| baked | — | — | 2 |
| battered | — | — | 2 |
| cured | — | — | 2 |
| jerk | — | — | 2 |
| seared | — | — | 2 |
| stuffed | — | — | 2 |
| wrapped | — | — | 2 |
| beer-battered | — | — | 1 |
| braised | — | — | 1 |
| carved | — | — | 1 |
| country-fried | — | — | 1 |
| deep-fried | — | — | 1 |
| poached | — | — | 1 |
| pulled | — | — | 1 |
| scrambled | — | — | 1 |
Travels with
What shares a plate with it, counted inside a course and never across one. A partner marked distinctive turns up together far more often than chance.
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- Crab14read by scriptall Crab
- Onion14read by scriptall Onion
- Lettuce13read by scriptall Lettuce
- Tomato13read by scriptall Tomato
- Chip10read by scriptall Chip
- Patty8read by scriptall Patty
- Bacon6read by scriptall Bacon
- Potato5read by scriptall Potato
- Butter4read by scriptall Butter
- Dressing4read by scriptall Dressing
- Fry4read by scriptall Fry
- Jalapeno4read by scriptall Jalapeno
- Mignon4read by scriptall Mignon
- Mushroom4read by scriptall Mushroom
- Rib4read by scriptall Rib
- Steak4read by scriptall Steakdistinctive
- Swiss4read by scriptall Swiss
- Tuna4read by scriptall Tuna
- Angus3all Angus
- Avocado3read by scriptall Avocado
- Burger3read by scriptall Burger
- Cheddar3read by scriptall Cheddar
- Egg3all Egg
- Ham3read by scriptall Ham
- Jus3read by scriptall Jus
- Turkey3read by scriptall Turkey
- Aioli2all Aioli
- Bbq2read by scriptall Bbq
- Bbq Sauce2read by scriptall Bbq Sauce
- Biscuit2all Biscuit
- Bread2read by scriptall Breaddistinctive
- Brioche2read by scriptall Brioche
- Brisket2all Brisketdistinctive
- Burger Sauce2read by scriptall Burger Sauce
- Caper2read by scriptall Caperdistinctive
- Chicken2read by scriptall Chicken
- Crabcake2read by scriptall Crabcake
- Cream2read by scriptall Cream
- Filet2all Filet
- Green2read by scriptall Green
- Grit2all Gritdistinctive
- Ipa Steak Sauce2all Ipa Steak Sauce
- Jam2read by scriptall Jam
- Meatball2read by scriptall Meatballdistinctive
- Omelette2read by scriptall Omelettedistinctive
- Onion ring2read by scriptall Onion ringdistinctive
- Pepper2read by scriptall Pepper
- Rockfish (Striped bass, as Maryland names it. The state fish, and a regulated catch.)2read by scriptall Rockfish
- Salmon2read by scriptall Salmondistinctive
- Salt2read by scriptall Saltdistinctive
- Sauerkraut2read by scriptall Sauerkraut
- Shrimp2read by scriptall Shrimp
- Strip2read by scriptall Strip
Dishes
Our reading of the menu lists: patty, chip, pickle.
Our reading of the menu lists: turkey, oyster, chicken filet.
Our reading of the menu lists broiled, crumbled and crab.
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Our reading of the menu lists egg, duck and folded.
Our reading of the menu lists: jerk, breast, wrapped.
Pepperjack, bison and burger come up more here than elsewhere on our list.
Our reading of the menu lists: vegetable, brioche, tartar.
Our reading of the menu lists: swiss, pickle, beef fries gravy.
Our reading of the menu turns up cracker, fruit and cod.
Our reading of the menu lists burger, bacon jam and boom boom chicken.
Our reading of the menu lists jerk, sliced and jerk chicken.
Our reading of the menu turns up Our Tartar Sauce, crabmeat and crabcake.
Known for: filet, Lemon Vinaigrette, raw.
Our reading of the menu turns up steamed, soft crab and crab.
Our reading of the menu turns up popcorn, drink and fresh.
Boiled, baby back rib and baked chicken come up more here than elsewhere on our list.
Our reading of the menu turns up diced, cabbage and flounder.
Known for: tempura, corn, crema.
Brisket, Ipa Steak Sauce and roll come up more here than elsewhere on our list.
Our reading of the menu lists egg, omelette and folded.
Our reading of the menu turns up roll, pickle and butter.
Egg, hollandaise and poached come up more here than elsewhere on our list.
Known for: jus, Beurre Blanc Sauce, duck.
Our reading of the menu turns up meat, birria beef taco and blu crab dip.
Griddled, chip and egg come up more here than elsewhere on our list.
Egg, omelette and hollandaise come up more here than elsewhere on our list.
The menu leans on broth, baguette and succotash.
The menu leans on country-fried, kaiser and tartar.
Smoked, cornbread and picked chicken come up more here than elsewhere on our list.
Known for: pan-fried, crepe, folded.
In the family
Where it sits in the ingredient lexicon.
One entry is all the menus we read give this. Everything on the entree menu
Where on the island
The 31 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 | 4 | inland |
| West Ocean City | 6 | harbor |
| Day-trips ring | 3 | harbor · inland |