From the team behind Red Red Wine Bar, Brian and Lisa Bolter have created a modern industrial nod to that Prohibition history. DRY 85 is a back alley garage. A roughhewn space. A 21st century embrace of that outlaw culture created once congress did the unthinkable. Making the simple joy of drinking well … illegal. If the 18th Amendment was still the law of the land today, DRY 85 is where you would sneak a bourbon, beer or gourmet comfort food meal.
Cuisine
American, Beach Food, Sandwiches & SubsMeal Types
Brunch, Lunch, Lite Fare, DinnerRecent Reviews
DRY 85 OC
Jason Hamilton : 5 on 7/21/2025 3:03 pm
Dry 85 exceeded expectations, offering such an outstanding culinary experience that we found ourselves returning for a second meal on the same day!
Our brunch was just the start. The steak and eggs were cooked to perfection, a classic done exceptionally well. The Hog & Hops, a brilliant combination of crispy bacon and a perfectly paired beer, was simply addictive. We also savored the Velvet Fist, a cast iron omelette, a hearty and flavorful dish packed with bacon, prosciutto, sweet and spicy sausage, roasted red peppers, and mushrooms. Each bite was a testament to their culinary skill. We were so impressed, we knew we had to come back for dinner.
Dinner continued to impress. The bacon wrapped scallops were a savory masterpiece, perfectly seared and complemented by the rich, creamy scallop potatoes. The crab cake sandwich was so delicious, we could have ate two!
Their homemade steak sauce sauce is so good, they seriously needs to consider bottling and selling it.
We indulged in the bumbleberry pie for dessert. It was the perfect sweet ending, a comforting and delicious blend of berries that left a lasting impression.
Dry 85 offers a fantastic menu, impeccable flavors, and a memorable dining experience. Whether you're looking for a hearty brunch or a sophisticated dinner, this spot is an absolute gem in Ocean City, MD. Highly recommended!
Our brunch was just the start. The steak and eggs were cooked to perfection, a classic done exceptionally well. The Hog & Hops, a brilliant combination of crispy bacon and a perfectly paired beer, was simply addictive. We also savored the Velvet Fist, a cast iron omelette, a hearty and flavorful dish packed with bacon, prosciutto, sweet and spicy sausage, roasted red peppers, and mushrooms. Each bite was a testament to their culinary skill. We were so impressed, we knew we had to come back for dinner.
Dinner continued to impress. The bacon wrapped scallops were a savory masterpiece, perfectly seared and complemented by the rich, creamy scallop potatoes. The crab cake sandwich was so delicious, we could have ate two!
Their homemade steak sauce sauce is so good, they seriously needs to consider bottling and selling it.
We indulged in the bumbleberry pie for dessert. It was the perfect sweet ending, a comforting and delicious blend of berries that left a lasting impression.
Dry 85 offers a fantastic menu, impeccable flavors, and a memorable dining experience. Whether you're looking for a hearty brunch or a sophisticated dinner, this spot is an absolute gem in Ocean City, MD. Highly recommended!
Jason Hamilton
1753110192
5
5
DRY 85 OC
S B : 4 on 7/10/2025 11:36 am
This is a solid four star for Ocean City. I had a fillet, medium rare with truffle fries, and a salad. Everything in the salad was extremely fresh, the dressing was very good as well. The truffle fries are really good. The fillet was OK, it was definitely not a melt in your mouth fillet, but decent for Ocean City. I also had their cheesecake which was quite honestly one of the best cheesecakes I’ve had, it was A+. If you like bourbon, you have to go here. They have fair prices for some really good names and the bartenders are good at making cocktails, I had an excellent Blantons old-fashioned. I was there on a Wednesday in mid July. Enjoy!
S B
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5
DRY 85 OC
Rahul Panchal : 5 on 6/10/2025 4:46 pm
We ended up eating here as other places were fully booked, but it disappointed us. Very nice place with lot of whiskey option and amazing burgers.
Appetizer
Fried tomato: (6/10)
Fried pickle: (9/10) definitely worth trying
Seafood Mac and cheese: (8/10)
Hand cut fries: (8/10)
Burgers
Dry 85 Burger 16: (7/10)
Balck Bean Quinao Burger: (7/10)
Home special Burger with jam: (10/10)
Sandwiches
Fried chicken Sandwich: (5/10) too dry
Chipotle pork waffle sandwich: (6/10)
Appetizer
Fried tomato: (6/10)
Fried pickle: (9/10) definitely worth trying
Seafood Mac and cheese: (8/10)
Hand cut fries: (8/10)
Burgers
Dry 85 Burger 16: (7/10)
Balck Bean Quinao Burger: (7/10)
Home special Burger with jam: (10/10)
Sandwiches
Fried chicken Sandwich: (5/10) too dry
Chipotle pork waffle sandwich: (6/10)
Rahul Panchal
1749573963
5
5
DRY 85 OC
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