Built in 1975 by John Fager on a two-acre bayside parcel that most people thought was a terrible idea, Fager’s Island has become Ocean City’s most beloved waterfront institution — an award-winning bayfront restaurant, nightclub, and hotel complex at 60th Street that remains second in scope only to Seacrets. The signature tradition: every night at sunset, regardless of season, Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture plays while the sun drops over the bay, a ritual so beloved it draws crowds just for the moment. A perennial award winner for its dinner menu, 30+ wines by the glass, and craft beer program featuring Dogfish Head and Burley Oak. Live music most nights in summer; strict dress code after 8 PM.
