Opening hours
Open now · closes 8:00 PM
| Monday | 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Thursday | 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Friday | 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Saturday | 7:30 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Sunday | 7:30 AM – 8:00 PM |
Local time in Ocean City: 12:08 PM (EST). Holiday hours may differ – call (609) 399-0113 to confirm.
Location & directions
500 East 9th StreetOcean City, NJ 08226
About The Chatterbox
Looking for a diner in Ocean City? The Chatterbox is at 500 East 9th Street, Ocean City, New Jersey. Our Ocean City guide covers 28 food and drink spots, and this is one of them.
The Chatterbox is open 7 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM. It opens early (7:30 AM) on Saturday and Sunday.
Service options include takeout, delivery, outdoor seating, and dine-in. On the menu: American dishes.
For questions or orders, call (609) 399-0113.
Quick facts
- Category
- Diner · American
- Address
- 500 East 9th Street, Ocean City, NJ 08226
- Phone
- (609) 399-0113
- Hours
- Open 7 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 6 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 3 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for diners and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared The Chatterbox’s weekday schedule with 25 other diners in New Jersey. On a typical weekday it opens at 11:00 AM, later than most (the typical opening time is 7:00 AM) and closes at 8:00 PM, in line with the typical 9:00 PM.
In total it is open about 70 hours a week, 21 hours fewer than the local median of 91. 100% of diners in New Jersey open on Sundays, and The Chatterbox is one of them.
Compared with 25 other diners in New Jersey that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for diners in New Jersey
Based on 13 menus with 2,314 priced items from diners in New Jersey, the median menu item costs $13.00, and half of all items are priced between $9.00 and $18.00.
We don’t have The Chatterbox’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what diners in New Jersey typically charge.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Mozzarella Sticks | 69% | $9.99 |
| French Toast | 69% | $9.99 |
| Grilled Cheese | 69% | $9.99 |
| Greek Salad | 62% | $15.79 |
| Caesar Salad | 54% | $13.95 |
| Chicken Fingers | 54% | $10.99 |
| Pizza Burger | 54% | $11.75 |
| Turkey Burger | 54% | $12.25 |
Calculated from 13 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Features & amenities
Service options
- Takeout
- Delivery
- Outdoor seating
- Dine-in
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of The Chatterbox there are 21 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 25 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Bakeries & Desserts (5), Pizza (4), Cafes & Coffee (4), and Seafood (3).
5 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Cafes & CoffeeOcean City Coffee Company< 0.1 mi
- PizzaDomino's< 0.1 mi
- ItalianVoltaco's0.1 mi
- Mexican & Tex-MexLa Autentica Mexican Grill0.2 mi
- Bakeries & DessertsDunkin'0.2 mi
What to expect at a diner
American restaurants cover a lot of ground: the neighborhood diner with a counter and bottomless coffee, the family restaurant with a long laminated menu, the gastropub doing elevated comfort food, and the “New American” kitchen that builds a short seasonal menu around local farms. What ties them together is a menu built on familiar staples – burgers, sandwiches, salads, steaks, fried chicken and pasta – plus regional favorites that change as you cross the country.
What to order
- Cheeseburger – the benchmark dish; a good one tells you how seriously the kitchen takes its basics
- Chicken-fried steak or fried chicken – a comfort classic, especially in the South and Midwest
- Mac and cheese – often a house side that doubles as a main
- A regional specialty – look for anything named after the town or state on the menu
Good to know
- Portions are generous; sharing a starter or ordering a half portion is common and rarely frowned upon.
- Weekday lunch specials and early-bird dinners often cost noticeably less than the regular menu.
- Tipping 18–20% on table service is standard across the US.
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Frequently asked questions
What are The Chatterbox's opening hours?
Open 7 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM. Monday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Thursday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Friday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Saturday: 7:30 AM – 8:00 PM; Sunday: 7:30 AM – 8:00 PM.
Is The Chatterbox open on Sunday?
Yes, The Chatterbox is open on Sundays: 7:30 AM – 8:00 PM.
Where is The Chatterbox located?
The Chatterbox is located at 500 East 9th Street, Ocean City, NJ 08226.
What is the phone number of The Chatterbox?
You can call The Chatterbox at (609) 399-0113.
Does The Chatterbox offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, The Chatterbox offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: takeout, delivery, outdoor seating, and dine-in.
Is The Chatterbox open late?
No, The Chatterbox usually closes before 10 PM.
What else is near The Chatterbox?
There are 25 other places to eat and drink within a mile of The Chatterbox. Nearby options include Ocean City Coffee Company (< 0.1 mi), Domino's (< 0.1 mi), and Voltaco's (0.1 mi).
How much do diners in New Jersey cost?
Based on 13 menus with 2,314 priced items from diners in New Jersey, the median menu item costs $13.00, and half of all items are priced between $9.00 and $18.00.
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