Surfside Rooster in West Ocean City, MD serves the freshest home-made southern cooking this side of the Eastern Shore! From sizzling breakfasts served with homemade biscuits, grits, and everything your mother used to make to mouth watering lunch and dinners full of famous fresh seafood like Chef Jeff's crabcake and our very own Southern fried chicken, you won't leave The Rooster hungry or without a smile!
Cuisine
American, Sandwiches & Subs, Seafood, Sweets and Ice CreamDining Options
Bar/Lounge, Kid FriendlyMeal Types
Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, DinnerRecent Reviews
Surfside Rooster
Kaitlyn McDonald : 5 on 5/25/2026 9:17 pm
We are now regulars after finding this gem last June. Best food! Best staff! And honestly worth every penny spent. The owner makes almost everything from scratch and it shows. They also have a HUGE drink menu so you can really enjoy your vacation or in my case the day.
Extra information as a regular,
Wait times vary depending on summertime crowds. Sunday after church can get very hectic as well. Give yourself plenty of time to enjoy the place just in case others had the same thoughts.
Food is made with love and can take a little. We waited a good 45 minutes on Saturday at the bar due to many large groups in their dining section.
Parking around back is plentiful.
Stop and get to know the staff. Every waitress we have had is lovely. They recognize my dad since he goes in more often than myself.
You GOTTA try the rooster sandwich. It’s a fried chicken breast, egg, cheese sauce and a homemade biscuit. (Pictured below 👇)
Extra information as a regular,
Wait times vary depending on summertime crowds. Sunday after church can get very hectic as well. Give yourself plenty of time to enjoy the place just in case others had the same thoughts.
Food is made with love and can take a little. We waited a good 45 minutes on Saturday at the bar due to many large groups in their dining section.
Parking around back is plentiful.
Stop and get to know the staff. Every waitress we have had is lovely. They recognize my dad since he goes in more often than myself.
You GOTTA try the rooster sandwich. It’s a fried chicken breast, egg, cheese sauce and a homemade biscuit. (Pictured below 👇)
Kaitlyn McDonald
1779743850
5
5
Surfside Rooster
Bri : 5 on 4/5/2026 3:07 pm
So yummy! I went for Easter lunch with my family and I got one of their Easter specials. It was this Crab Quiche. Oh my god let me tell you it was so savory. It paired well with the fruit cup. Our server was very attentive. I like the place it’s very well decorated and cute. The food can be a little pricey but you get what you pay for. It’s very worth it!
Bri
1775401668
5
5
Surfside Rooster
Chris Rowe : 5 on 10/12/2025 5:07 pm
This isn't the best breakfast in West OC...
This is the best breakfast ever created by mortal man.
Get the banana foster roll. Just do it. Stretch your eyeballs to prepare for how much your eyes will roll back into your head.
The farmer's skillet is something I've dreamed of having but didn't know could be done. It defies the laws of physics, gravity, and the Geneva Convention. I am in love.
The rooster and waffle special is not just chicken and waffles. It's a religious experience bathed in Jalapeno Maple Syrup, brewed in house.
Every single moment was outdone by the next. And for this place to be packed, the staff was ON IT. Rem was so sweet, attentive, and every staff member not only checked on us, but raved about the food and was so happy we came.
Surfside Rooster is a Mecca if you are a looking for the best food you could conjure. Make time to stop here 🙏🙏🙏
This is the best breakfast ever created by mortal man.
Get the banana foster roll. Just do it. Stretch your eyeballs to prepare for how much your eyes will roll back into your head.
The farmer's skillet is something I've dreamed of having but didn't know could be done. It defies the laws of physics, gravity, and the Geneva Convention. I am in love.
The rooster and waffle special is not just chicken and waffles. It's a religious experience bathed in Jalapeno Maple Syrup, brewed in house.
Every single moment was outdone by the next. And for this place to be packed, the staff was ON IT. Rem was so sweet, attentive, and every staff member not only checked on us, but raved about the food and was so happy we came.
Surfside Rooster is a Mecca if you are a looking for the best food you could conjure. Make time to stop here 🙏🙏🙏
Chris Rowe
1760288843
5
5
Surfside Rooster
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