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Thrasher's French Fries
Categories: Restaurants Fast Food Local Flavor Fast Food, Local Flavor [Edit]
401 S BoardwalkOcean City, MD 21842
(410) 289-7232
- Price Range:
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$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- No
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Late Night, Lunch
- Alcohol:
- No
- Drive-Thru:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Ambience:
- Casual
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
78 reviews for Thrasher's French Fries
Review Highlights
"Don't forget their apple cider vinegar (that's right."
(in 9 reviews)
"both are cooked in hot peanut oil."
(in 10 reviews)
"This Thrashers in OC has the best fries period."
(in 10 reviews)
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78 reviews in English
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Review from Nathan S.
Philadelphia, PA
12/11/2011
An Ocean City institution.
Don't forget the vinegar!! -
Review from Katie C.
10/1/2011
A haiku to describe my feelings for Thrasher's:
Thrashers I've missed you
Long lines are worth the waiting
Why no ketchup please
After leaving the Eastern Shore of Maryland (and everything associated with it), the one thing I miss the most is Thrasher's French Fries. It's a boardwalk staple. Yes, the line may seem ridiculous which is completely baffling because if you stop to think about it ... how hard is it to order french fries? Small, medium, large, or congestive heart failure size? Regardless, these beach fries are second to none.
Bring your own ketchup should you want some. It is explicitly stated that no ketchup is available. Just salt and apple cider vinegar. Even if you've never had vinegar on your fries, just try it. Completely worth it. Just be forewarned it will wreck any diet you're on.
Thraser's is definitely one of the main staples of the Ocean City boardwalk trifecta: Thrasher's, Dumser's and Fisher's. **drool** -
Review from B T.
Fairfax, VA
2/9/2012
Always great yummy fries. The smell the taste the size is all yummy.
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Review from Joe K.
7/19/2011
I am not a fan of fries, simple and plain with a little old bay is my favorite, but Thrasher's is another experience of there own.
WARNING these are not suppose to be clean, nor healthy, or even anything more than potatoes deep fried in peanut oil until a deep rich brown soggy or crisp , salted, and slammed into a cup, sprinkled with old bay and depending on your taste dipped into or covered in apple cider vinegar.
Get a tub or a small cup sit back in the sun and enjoy. These aren't nothing more than fries but they are a traditional item for a lot of families to buy when they first come to the beach or about to leave and bring back memories and make their trip complete.
Now why people might rate them 5 stars is a maybe comes with nostalgia but they aren't anything more than fries to me.
There is also some other food options, but ahhh no one really cares about it.... -
Review from Robert P.
Glen Burnie, MD
7/20/2011
Thrasher's is a place that means a lot to people who grew up visiting Ocean City, much like Dumser's is for me. The fries are consistently tasty and the portions are quite massive. Prices have always been relatively reasonable and considering the amount of traffic they get, people seem to agree.
I like my fries soaked in vinegar and salt, so for me that's the only way to eat them. I can thank my mom for that and for the fact that I always stop here no matter what when I'm in OC. Definitely a staple that is worth checking out. -
Review from ibis w.
Germantown, MD
7/4/2011 1 photo
I don't get what all the rave is about.
Greasy, bland and way overpriced fries. Even with copious amounts of salt and vinegar it was just cafeteria-esque. They aren't even well fried.
Totally not worth the calorie to taste ratio.
What is it that I am missing?? -
Review from Jasti S.
6/20/2011
When you throw some salt and vinegar on these bad boys, your mouth will tingle with excitement!
This Thrashers in OC has the best fries period! The one in Rehobeth Beach would place second.Listed in: Best of: Eastern Shore
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Review from Heather Q.
Millersville, MD
6/9/2011 1 Check-in Here
Oh my God! Becky, look at her fries! I like thrashers fries and I cannot lie, you other suckas can't deny.
Ok that was corny, sorry!
I love their fries, they're over priced but how often do you really get them? They're a treat when you are on vacation, at least they are for me. The vinegar is essential, why would you not put vinegar on them. I also slop a huge squirt of ketchup on the top, I can't help it. My inner fattie wants it. -
Review from Tim W.
West Orange, NJ
6/16/2011 1 Check-in Here
The fries were pretty good compared to most fast food places, however, coming from NYC I've tried some pretty good fries. When you compare these fries to the ones you can get in the city it just doesn't stand out like I was hoping for. Places like Pommes Frittes just has Thrasher's beat hands down.
Don't get me wrong though, I'm not saying that Thrasher's has bad fries. In fact they made some the best fries I've eaten on the boardwalk and their value isn't too bad either considering you get a full bucket of fries for (when I went there) $10. Again coming from NYC that's just value for your money.
Maybe I've just been spoiled by places like Five Guys and Pommes Frittes but if you haven't tried Thrasher's then you definitely should. Never hurts to try. -
Review from Jesse V.
Germantown, MD
6/8/2011
These are the same fries you can get at many other places around, and inferior in some cases (Five Guys fries are MUCH better).
In short, they are good fries. But, they are ungodly over priced, and you typically need to wait in line for them. Not even close to worth the time and money. -
Review from Rich H.
Reading, PA
9/19/2011
Quite possibly the best french fries anywhere. Served in buckets, it is an Ocean City staple. I believe if you come to Ocean City without even trying Thrasher's you are missing something special. While I have read other reviews to the contrary, these fries are special and unique. With vinegar is the preferred way to eat them and it really adds to the wonderful flavor. They do not provide Ketchup as the owner believes you are actually ruining your fries and impacting the taste. To be honest, I do agree with this.... they just would not taste right with ketchup. The only 2 negatives are the calories (no way around it, these are french fries) and the price (its worth it). You haven't lived until you have walked the boardwalk with this culinary treasure.
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Review from john b.
Annandale, VA
8/26/2011
In my opinion, nothing spectacular about these fries. Maybe I'm not suppose to be sober? or my expectations were raised to high. They just seemed like plain overpriced fries to me. The salt and vinegar is nice to have but the price is way over the top for me. Not very likely that I would return.
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Review from Paul W.
Arlington, VA
8/20/2011
These fries were so good, I got them twice in one day. Use the vinegar.
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Review from Chris S.
Annapolis, MD
8/23/2011 1 Check-in Here
It's Thrashers, nuff said. Their fries are the best. Throw some salt and vinegar on 'em and eat them while you dodge seagulls dive bombing you for your fries. You can't get that experience anywhere else.
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Review from Nikki K.
Vienna, VA
8/3/2011
It simply doesn't get any better than a heaping cup of perfectly cooked french fries doused in apple cider vinegar and salt, the prices may come as a shock if you've never had Thrasher's before but considering how generous they are with the portions it's absolutely worth it. I do wish they stayed open a little bit later, they would be the perfect drunk/ late night munchies.
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Review from Jaimee A.
8/20/2011
Good and Greasy deliciousness. They were very yummy and conveniently located on the boardwalk. Only negative is that they use apple cider vinegar instead of malt vinegar (personal preference).
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Review from Mindy S.
Conyers, GA
9/15/2011
Yummmmy!!
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Review from Helen W.
Manhattan, NY
9/3/2011
I understand why they don't need ketchup. They're fried really well. The ketchup would take away the natural taste of the french fries. The apple cider vinegar went really well with it surprisingly.
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Review from amanda s.
6/2/2011 1 Check-in Here
my, the difference an apostrophe can make. unlike the nhl team that sounds the same, this thrasher's is sizzling hot, the perfect consistency, and actually delivers. ho no!
all jokes aside, fries are my favorite food in the world (i know, i know), and these were pretty darn tootin'. the bucket was handed to me and i could still hear the spuds sizzling, fresh from the fryer.
after eating a quarter of the crispy yet soft-potato-goodness fries, i decided to give the apple cider vinegar a whirl. it absolutely did not disappoint. apple cider vinegar officially trumps regular plain ol' malt vinegar for fry-sprinkling. definitely a must-try for salt and vinegar lovers!
vinegar or not, i'm definitely getting these fries again when i hit up the b-walk. they're just too good.Listed in: ocean city offerings.
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Review from Rick S.
Olney, MD
7/20/2011
A must stop for anyone that goes to the boardwalk. I have been coming here for over 20 years and it is always good. I am not a huge fan of french fries, but I always get an order from Thrashers....there is nothing like them.
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Review from Kevin S.
Dallas, TX
3/6/2011 1 Check-in Here
Full disclosure - a family friend started Thrashers decades ago.
Growing up nearby, a trip to the beach as a kid would not be complete without a trip to Thrashers.
You get in line (usually long at night) and let them know you want either a small, medium, or large bucket of fries. Get your bucket. Pay for your bucket. Now soak your fries with vinegar. That's right, no ketchup!
You should stop adding the vinegar when the bottom of your bucket feels like it will fall out! Okay, maybe not that much, but close to it.
Don't be fooled by some places on the boardwalk, or even in the Inner Harbor at Baltimore, that call themselves Boardwalk Fries. Thrashers is the real deal. -
Review from Mark S.
8/2/2010
These fries are realllllllly good.
my advice: go here early when they first open. the fries are fresh and seem crunchier. my girlfriend and i stopped by here around 10:30am.. and then again at 4:30pm. the ones from the morning tasted a lot fresher/crunchier. Also the line in the morning was MUCH shorter than in the afternoon. Prepare to wait 10-15 minutes to get yours in the afternoon.
costs:
small = about $6
medium = about $8
large = about $10
smalls look big, but the fries are big so you won't get THAT many. I suggest getting medium or large if you're sharing with another person. -
Review from Tiwana E.
Staten Island, NY
5/30/2011
Ok. Nothing out of the ordinary. Tasty. Didn't try the vinegar. Didn't like that they tried to charge $1 for ketchup...smh
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Review from Tip W.
Philadelphia, PA
11/8/2010
oh..... heart attack in a french fried form.
These are super greasy, crispy and for the salt addicted lover in me, seasoned to perfection!!! Don't forget to grab yourself a cup of vinegar, we love to dip and eat. -
Review from Robert C.
5/3/2011
One of my favorite fries of all time. I ALWAYS get Trasher's Fries everytime I visit OC. Fried in peanut oil, these fries''re really crispy and perfectly seasoned. I literally can finish their largest bucket by myself (did that before) since it's so freaking addicting. Don't forget their apple cider vinegar (that's right! none of those cheap malt vinegar), it completes the fries.
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Review from Steve W.
West Ocean City, MD
8/1/2011
I know this place is a local icon but I give them a good. The fries are alright, better than many I've had but not the greatest I've ever had. The place always has a line and usually moves quickly but not always the case. I've always worried about sanitation here but I don't know anyone who has ever gotten sick from them. Some folks swear by the vinegar but when I do have them I stick to just ketchup. As I said, they are good fries but not everything they are hyped up to be.
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Review from Chris B.
Akron, OH
7/11/2011
Great fries, and you can get a bucket of them for cheap! Pretty much always has a long line, but it moves fast.
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Review from Mike F.
Sacramento, CA
5/25/2010
What a beautiful greasy hole. I loved to order the french fires in a gigantic movie-popcorn-sized bucket. That is the size ALL french fries should come in. Take note, McDonald's.
There used to be this kid that worked there named Tony but everyone called him Greasy Tony for obvious reasons. He used to give the hook up and in return I used to buy beer for him. Thanks Tony. -
Review from Brian G.
State College, PA
6/24/2011
Fresh cut, vinegar, salt, ketchup. What more do you need?
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Review from Joy G.
9/4/2009
Although Thrasher's fries are about as good as they get (second only to Paul's Idaho Potatoes on the Wildwood, NJ Boardwalk) I deducted a star over a couple petty things, but they mattered to me...
One is they they don't offer condiments other than salt and vinegar. There is a sign, pointedly stating that they do not offer ketchup. Excuse me, but I think that's a little condescending. I love vinegar on fries, but I DO NOT want the proprietor of a business making that decision FOR me. That's just ignorant. Second, is that unlike most boardwalk fries, they don't give you a couple toothpicks with your order. When the fries are so freaking hot that you can't touch them, and you're trying to adequatly salt them without singeing your fingers, you NEED a toothpick to swish the salt around before the salt all gets stuck on the top few fries. Aggravating.
But.... the fries are seriously good, straight cut, skin on, made with fresh (not frozen) potatoes that are fried in peanut oil and made to order. Sweet! There's always a long line, but the employees move at warp speed to keep things moving. I was really happy with my fries, but I snuck into a nearby restaurant to steal some ketchup just to stick it to the man. I'm a spiteful little bitch! -
Review from Brian S.
Herndon, VA
7/4/2009
What's an Ocean City vacation without eating the famous Thrashers Fries?
Satisfy your urge for a true blue Ocean City eating experience. The Thrashers Fries, is the real deal folks. Who can doubt a French fry strong enough to diss the ketchup?
Cut from fresh Idaho potatoes, deep fried in peanut oil, ladled out with salt and apple cider vinegar.
The best way to enjoy Thrashers:
1) Be a man, order the big a$$ KFC bucket of chicken size fries.
2) Go to the next food court and order the freshly squeezed lemonade
3) Grab a wooden bench along the boardwalk
4) Lean back and dig in.
5) Guaranteed to see some magnificent views in front of you. Guys, you know exactly what I'm talkin about. Just don't let your wife/girlfriend catch ya. -
Review from Ray C.
Washington, DC
7/3/2007
If you haven't been to Eastern Shore and experienced Thrashers French Fries, you haven't lived! Ok ok, I know you've lived, but to make life complete, you must have Thrashers!
Thrashers has been frying the absolute best fries in the world since 1929! Fried in peanut oil, each order is cut and fried on the spot so you never get old or soggy fries. There's one catch though... the don't have ketchup, so don't ask! Not to mention you wouldn't want ketchup on the heavenly fries. What they do offer is vinegar! Yay for Thrashers and vinegar... the absolute *ONLY* way to eat them!
In the Summer, the line for Thrashers is very long, but don't be discouraged. It moves pretty quickly and the reward at the end is well worth the wait!
Ohh Thrashers, thank goodness you're not too nearby, otherwise I'd have a diet off pure goodness high in starch and fat! -
Review from Ryan N.
Baltimore, MD
7/18/2009
These are some good fries. I found it odd that something so simple and widely made, the french fry, can taste so different depending on where you get it. Obviously, these aren't McDonalds fries, which are cut very thin. And these aren't crinkle-cuts, or potatoe wedges, etc. Those all have unique tastes. I was curious how "Boardwalk Fries" can taste so much different than "Thrashers".
Let's see... both are cooked in hot peanut oil. They seem to be the same type of potato, and cut the same way. Perhaps Thrasher uses fresh ingredients while "Boardwalk Fries" uses the frozen variety?
Nonetheless, you think it'd be easy to emulate the taste of Thrasher's, but no one can. The secret must lie in the oil.
So what's in this oil that makes the fries so tasty? The answer is right in front of you. It's sweat. The next time you're near Thrasher's, watch these guys work - they are surrounded by steaming, scorching hot deep fryers with hardly any ventilation. They are cooking this stuff in humid, sweltering weather. Those arms are dripping all day long, right into those fryers.
The sweat is flavored too - beer flavored. These guys work in small shifts, and take equally small breaks. They usually go to a local bar and have the coldest beer they can get their hands on. Then they go sweat all over the fries. Rinse and repeat for about 8 hours and you have some serious sweaty beer fries.
With that said, I theorize that the fries taste just a little better at night than the day. Maybe it's all in my head, but so far, my taste buds say it tastes better at night.
Why do you think they want you to put vinegar all over those fries? I'm sure that's pretty close to what their beer-sweat tastes like, and they don't want anyone to figure out their secret - so their alibi is the vinegar.
I can't wait to eat those crispy beer-sweat fries. -
Review from Mike F.
San Jose, CA
4/1/2008
Oh, Yes !! Thrashers French Fries on the Boardwalk in Ocean City, MD. Not to be missed !! IMHO, simply the best french fries on the planet.
Disclaimer: This is not an objective review. I was first brought here by my Dad in July, 1952, when we were in OC for a 'Bachelor's Vacation'. Everytime I'm out on the East Coast and can get to OC in the summer, I go to Thrashers.
Go there. Order a large bucket of fries. Eat them with salt and malt vinegar. Catsup? Forgettaboutit !! -
Review from Shantelle S.
Cheriton, VA
6/30/2011 1 photo
Best fries ever! Anytime I go to the boardwalk I have to have those fries. Hot fries ....malt vinegar....YUM!!! Fyi...NO KETCHUP NEEDED!
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Review from Kara M.
Leesburg, VA
6/29/2011
Best fries south of the mason dixon line :) Have to agree with other yelpers Pomme frittes is the shit, but Thrashers is pretty fabulous.
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Review from Karri P.
La Crescenta, CA
5/21/2008
My husband is a tough critic of french fries! Very serious about them. Being a native of Baltimore, his idea -- and mine, too, after living there for six years -- of PERFECT fries is Thrasher's on the Boardwalk. They're fresh cut, skins-on, right there when you order them, fried in peanut oil, and served in a waxed-paper drinking cup or massive tub, whichever you prefer.
You douse them with vinegar and revel in perfection. Ketchup is NOT available--nor is it tolerated--and Thrasher's doesn't make, sell, or endorse any food other than french fries.
If you see a long, long, long line, don't worry, it moves quickly. If you go there, have thirty or forty fries for us. We're deprived of Thrasher's out here on the west coast! Just be careful of the sea gulls -- if you're not careful, they'll grab your fry right out of your hand, whapping you in the head with their wings in the process! -
Review from Kelly P.
Greencastle, PA
6/4/2010
Best Flippin Fries EVER!
Forget about fat grams and calories, these fries are worth it! Lots of grease, add more vinegar and salt and your good to go! -
Review from Jeff S.
Washington, DC
7/22/2007
Thrashers is a pretty cool place. It is a cool place that has a long line in the summer. People love to get their fix of real boardwalk fries at the boardwalk and douse them in vinegar.
The fries are yummy. I am taking off one star because of their anti-ketchup signage. I am a ketchup lover. :) -
Review from Lindsay A.
Honolulu, HI
8/4/2009
Amazing!!
Load em up with Vinegar, Salt and Old Bay.
Worth the wait in line!!!
A trip to Ocean City isn't complete without Thrashers.
Only wish they made mini vinegar dispensers you could take with you so you could add more vinegar as you get through the big ass cupfull!
