Now that it’s summertime, Delawareans are dropping their boats in the water and getting ready for their days on the water. While it’s a blast to fish, sail, and boat out on Delaware’s bays, the best part of a day on the boat is feasting afterwards. While plenty of us set crab traps and have our own beachfront dinners, there are going to be days when the crabs aren’t falling for it. On those days, you’ll want to head to one of these delicious dockside restaurants in Delaware.
Please note, Hammerheads Dockside and JP’s on the Wharf are temporarily closed.
- Hammerheads Dockside, Indian River Inlet
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Facebook / Hammerheads Dockside Hammerheads is a Dewey Beach bar and restaurant, and their Indian River Inlet location is the perfect spot to dock and dine. Enjoy entertainment in the evenings or just refuel with a hearty lunch during a day on the water. You’ll float back over again and again this summer!Address: 2600, 39415 Inlet Rd., Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
- JP’s on the Wharf, Frederica
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TripAdvisor / Will L. Enjoy fresh-off-the-boat oysters and world famous strawberry pie at this dockside small town gem. You’ll have a great view of the boats along the Murderkill River and the Delaware Bay as you snack on First State favorites.Address: 201 Hubbard Ave, Frederica, DE 19946
- Sambo’s Tavern, Leipsic
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Google Local / Lois Witkowski Sambo’s is the place to go for crabs in Kent County. Grab a seat that overlooks the docks and watch the boats bring in fresh catch as you pick crabs on newspaper tablecloths.Address: 283 Front St, Leipsic, DE 19901
- Crabby Dick’s, Delaware City
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Google Local / Khadijah Burks Crabby Dicks isn’t a place to dock-and-dine, but it offers waterfront dining with a great view of the Delaware City ferry dock. Watch the boats come back and forth from Pea Patch Island as you feast on crab-themed goodies. Be sure to try their crab dip!
- Harpoon Hanna’s, Fenwick Island
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Google Local / Harpoon Hanna’s Harpoon Hanna’s is a slower lower landmark. This dockside spot draws people from all over Delaware and Maryland to enjoy dockside dining, kayaking, boating and more on the the Cove.Address: 39064 Harpoon Road, Fenwick Island, DE 19944
- Irish Eyes, Lewes
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Facebook / Irish Eyes Irish Eyes is the place to go for dockside dining in Lewes. Enjoy bar food favorites with a nautical twist, like these fried haddock tacos, or just chow down on some of the best wings around while you catch a sunset from the deck.Address: 213 Anglers Rd., Lewes, DE 19958
- Grain H20, Bear
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Google Local / Grain H20 Grain is located right at the Summit North Marina, so upstate boaters can enjoy a great meal after a day on the water, too. This new, trendy spot is known for delicious burgers and the freshest ingredients around.Address: 3006 Summit Harbour Pl., Bear, DE 19701
- On the Rocks Dockside Grill, Lewes
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Google Local / On the Rocks Dockside On the Rocks is located right near the Ferry terminal, so it’s a great place to dine when you’re waiting for a ride. Try their crispy wings or their loaded fries if you feel like treating yourself to some tasty bar food.Address: 43 Cape Henlopen Dr., Lewes, DE 19958
- Catch 54, Fenwick Island
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Facebook / Catch 54 Catch 54 is one of the best waterfront dining spots in Delaware. You’ll love the beautiful views and the seafood is some of the best in the area. Dock and dine here all summer long when you feel like treating yourself to a memorable meal.Address: 38931 Madison Ave., Selbyville, DE 19975
- Papa Grande’s, Fenwick Island
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Facebook / Papa Grandes If you’re looking for something a little more lively, you’ll find Papa Grande Taqueria right next door to Catch 54. This modern taco spot serves up the best cantina food in Fenwick Island, and the dockside dining really makes the atmosphere perfect.Address: 38929 Madison Ave., Selbyville, DE 19975
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Facebook / Hammerheads Dockside
Hammerheads is a Dewey Beach bar and restaurant, and their Indian River Inlet location is the perfect spot to dock and dine. Enjoy entertainment in the evenings or just refuel with a hearty lunch during a day on the water. You’ll float back over again and again this summer!Address: 2600, 39415 Inlet Rd., Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
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TripAdvisor / Will L.
Enjoy fresh-off-the-boat oysters and world famous strawberry pie at this dockside small town gem. You’ll have a great view of the boats along the Murderkill River and the Delaware Bay as you snack on First State favorites.Address: 201 Hubbard Ave, Frederica, DE 19946
Facebook / Sambo’s Tavern
Google Local / Lois Witkowski
Sambo’s is the place to go for crabs in Kent County. Grab a seat that overlooks the docks and watch the boats bring in fresh catch as you pick crabs on newspaper tablecloths.Address: 283 Front St, Leipsic, DE 19901
Google Local / Bill Harback
Google Local / Khadijah Burks
Crabby Dicks isn’t a place to dock-and-dine, but it offers waterfront dining with a great view of the Delaware City ferry dock. Watch the boats come back and forth from Pea Patch Island as you feast on crab-themed goodies. Be sure to try their crab dip!
Facebook / Harpoon Hanna’s
Google Local / Harpoon Hanna’s
Harpoon Hanna’s is a slower lower landmark. This dockside spot draws people from all over Delaware and Maryland to enjoy dockside dining, kayaking, boating and more on the the Cove.Address: 39064 Harpoon Road, Fenwick Island, DE 19944
Facebook / Irish Eyes
Irish Eyes is the place to go for dockside dining in Lewes. Enjoy bar food favorites with a nautical twist, like these fried haddock tacos, or just chow down on some of the best wings around while you catch a sunset from the deck.Address: 213 Anglers Rd., Lewes, DE 19958
Google Local / Karla Gubbine
Google Local / Grain H20
Grain is located right at the Summit North Marina, so upstate boaters can enjoy a great meal after a day on the water, too. This new, trendy spot is known for delicious burgers and the freshest ingredients around.Address: 3006 Summit Harbour Pl., Bear, DE 19701
Google Local / On The Rocks Dockside
Google Local / On the Rocks Dockside
On the Rocks is located right near the Ferry terminal, so it’s a great place to dine when you’re waiting for a ride. Try their crispy wings or their loaded fries if you feel like treating yourself to some tasty bar food.Address: 43 Cape Henlopen Dr., Lewes, DE 19958
Facebook / Catch 54
Catch 54 is one of the best waterfront dining spots in Delaware. You’ll love the beautiful views and the seafood is some of the best in the area. Dock and dine here all summer long when you feel like treating yourself to a memorable meal.Address: 38931 Madison Ave., Selbyville, DE 19975
Facebook / Papa Grandes
If you’re looking for something a little more lively, you’ll find Papa Grande Taqueria right next door to Catch 54. This modern taco spot serves up the best cantina food in Fenwick Island, and the dockside dining really makes the atmosphere perfect.Address: 38929 Madison Ave., Selbyville, DE 19975
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