Delaware is the underrated seafood king of the East! Visit these famous seafood shanties to enjoy a meal fresh from the water that is sure to impress even the pickiest foodie.
Please note, many of these restaurants are seasonal. Confirm hours before heading out to dine!
- Big Fish Grill on the Riverfront, Wilmington
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Facebook / Big Fish Grill on the Riverfront Big Fish Grill on the Riverfront is one of the best seafood destinations in northern Delaware. Try their famous cioppino, or enjoy some of their fresh from the market fish.Address:7 20 Justison Street, Wilmington, DE, 19801
- Catch 54, Fenwick Island
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Facebook / Catch 54 Catch 54 in Fenwick is famous for their creative twists on classic dishes, like their crowd favorite pan roasted Mussels with mustard sweet onion fondue and bacon, shown here. You’ll love the waterfront dining and beachy atmosphere.38931 Madison Avenue, Selbyville, DE, 19975
- Striper Bites
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Facebook / Striper Bites Striper Bites is the best place for lunch or dinner in Lewes, and everyone seems to love it at first bite! Their sushi dishes are delicious, as are their seafod pasta dishes and soups.107 E Savannah Road, Lewes, DE, 19958
- Matt’s Fish Camp, Lewes
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Facebook / Matt’s Fish Camp Lewes Enjoy outdoor dining with a view at Matt’s Fish Camp in Lewes. You’ll love how fresh their seafood is, brought in every single day!Address: 34401 Tenley Court,, Lewes, DE, 19958
- Off the Hook, Bethany Beach
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Facebook / Off the Hook Off the Hook is a hidden gem tucked away in Bethany Beach. They’re famous for their upscale seafood dishes and steaks in an unsuspecting location. Don’t let this one get away!Address: 769 Garfield Parkway, Bethany Beach, DE, 19930
- Cool Springs Fish Bar, Dover
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Facebook / Cool Springs Fish Bar Try the Tuna Steak when you visit Cool Springs Fish Bar in Dover - you’ll love every bite. This classic American seafood restaurant may not look like much from the outside, but you’ll find a whole world of flavor inside.Address: 2463 S State Street, Dover, DE, 19901
- Chesapeake and Maine, Rehoboth Beach
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Facebook / Chesapeake and Maine This off-centered Dogfish Head lobster shack is one of the coolest places at the beach. Enjoy their delightful lobster rolls or stuff your face with locally sourced oysters.Address: 316 Rehoboth Avenue, Rehoboth Beach, DE, 19971
- Woody’s, Dewey Beach
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Facebook / Woody’s Dewey Beach Woody’s makes the best crab cakes in Delaware - hands down. Their recipe is a closely guarded secret, and each one is a national treasure!Address: 1904 Coastal Highway, Dewey Beach, DE, 19971
- JP’s Wharf, Bowers Beach
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Google Local / Kevin McMinn Watch the boats roll in from the deck at JP’s Wharf, where you’ll enjoy fresh-from-the-bay mussels and clams! Plus, one of their hosts is a cat, so you really can’t go wrong here.Address: 201 Hubbard Avenue, Frederica, DE, 19946
- Seafood City, Felton
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Google Local / Keith Reimar Seafood City is a humble yet lively crab shack in Delaware, and everyone loves coming here for the live entertainment and the beachy vibes. Plus, they’ve got the biggest crabs around!Address: 9996 S Dupont Highway #13, Felton, DE, 19943
When it comes to seafood, it’s hard to beat the First State! Visit any of these seafood kings to enjoy fresh fish, crabs, oysters and more.
Facebook / Big Fish Grill on the Riverfront
Big Fish Grill on the Riverfront is one of the best seafood destinations in northern Delaware. Try their famous cioppino, or enjoy some of their fresh from the market fish.Address:7 20 Justison Street, Wilmington, DE, 19801
Facebook / Catch 54
Catch 54 in Fenwick is famous for their creative twists on classic dishes, like their crowd favorite pan roasted Mussels with mustard sweet onion fondue and bacon, shown here. You’ll love the waterfront dining and beachy atmosphere.38931 Madison Avenue, Selbyville, DE, 19975
Facebook / Striper Bites
Striper Bites is the best place for lunch or dinner in Lewes, and everyone seems to love it at first bite! Their sushi dishes are delicious, as are their seafod pasta dishes and soups.107 E Savannah Road, Lewes, DE, 19958
Facebook / Matt’s Fish Camp Lewes
Enjoy outdoor dining with a view at Matt’s Fish Camp in Lewes. You’ll love how fresh their seafood is, brought in every single day!Address: 34401 Tenley Court,, Lewes, DE, 19958
Facebook / Off the Hook
Off the Hook is a hidden gem tucked away in Bethany Beach. They’re famous for their upscale seafood dishes and steaks in an unsuspecting location. Don’t let this one get away!Address: 769 Garfield Parkway, Bethany Beach, DE, 19930
Facebook / Cool Springs Fish Bar
Try the Tuna Steak when you visit Cool Springs Fish Bar in Dover - you’ll love every bite. This classic American seafood restaurant may not look like much from the outside, but you’ll find a whole world of flavor inside.Address: 2463 S State Street, Dover, DE, 19901
Facebook / Chesapeake and Maine
This off-centered Dogfish Head lobster shack is one of the coolest places at the beach. Enjoy their delightful lobster rolls or stuff your face with locally sourced oysters.Address: 316 Rehoboth Avenue, Rehoboth Beach, DE, 19971
Facebook / Woody’s Dewey Beach
Woody’s makes the best crab cakes in Delaware - hands down. Their recipe is a closely guarded secret, and each one is a national treasure!Address: 1904 Coastal Highway, Dewey Beach, DE, 19971
Facebook / JPs Wharf
Google Local / Kevin McMinn
Watch the boats roll in from the deck at JP’s Wharf, where you’ll enjoy fresh-from-the-bay mussels and clams! Plus, one of their hosts is a cat, so you really can’t go wrong here.Address: 201 Hubbard Avenue, Frederica, DE, 19946
Facebook / Seafood City
Google Local / Keith Reimar
Seafood City is a humble yet lively crab shack in Delaware, and everyone loves coming here for the live entertainment and the beachy vibes. Plus, they’ve got the biggest crabs around!Address: 9996 S Dupont Highway #13, Felton, DE, 19943
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