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The colorful, contemporary dining room, open kitchen and fresh approach made Cool Springs an instant hit. Cool Springs’ fare is approachable and fun, from subtle seafood bisque to classic stuffed flounder to swordfish in crispy Parmesan crust and grilled tuna with a ginger reduction.

Talk about a burger-lover’s heaven. And what goes better with burgers than beer? The 12 taps pull favorite local brews, and there’s a large selection of bottles. There are salmon, tuna, turkey and veggie burgers, too, as well as familiar comfort entrées.

Given the “craft bar” part of the restaurant’s name, it’s no surprise to find a range of artisan beers on tap or in bottles and cans. There’s even a Beer Bible guide to help you find a fruity, malty, sweet or bitter brew to your liking. Grain Craft small plates include bacon corn dogs, sliders, Read more...

Enjoy coffee drinks and food items in a quaint, cozy shop.

Tasty wings and TVs for watching the big games.

The local sports bar chain first opened in Ocean City, Md. in 1976 with a menu that specializes in burgers, sandwiches and, of course, beer. There are several locations throughout Delaware to watch every big game.

The focus is steak and seafood: Broiled crab cakes, stuffed shrimp and butter-brushed lobster tail are offered alongside a selection of steaks and sauces such as bordelaise, béarnaise, hollandaise and more.

Authentic Southern barbecue with generous portions of pulled pork, brisket and chicken.

Long Neck and Millsboro residents now have a nearby brewery, thanks to the second location of Brick Works. (The first is in Smyrna.) The draft selection changes but might include Drop Trowel, an American-style IPA, or Citrus Mistress American Wheat.

Sambo’s is not just a crab house. It’s a tradition, a legacy and an icon all rolled up into one little building on the Leipsic River. Snag a seat by one of the windows in the back room for views of the river and dock, where the watermen tie up with the day’s bounty.

If there’s a mythical place for crab aficionados, this is it. Rising like a mirage from the surrounding farmland and marshes, Boondocks is prized for its crabs and its porch, one of three rooms that together can accommodate 400 people. Boondocks is famous for its Pig Out: typically six crabs, shrimp, chicken wing, fries and Read more...

Since opening in late 2015, this brewpub has proven popular with families. Credit the spacious enclosed beer garden, which sports a playground and games. There’s also live entertainment.

The local sports bar chain first opened in Ocean City, Md. in 1976 with a menu that specializes in burgers, sandwiches and, of course, beer. There are several locations throughout Delaware to watch every big game.

Tasty wings and TVs for watching the big games.

Two Stones makes it a point to serve American craft beers and keeps them as local as possible. From Dogfish Head to Yards, top-tier brews occupy the 20 to 24 taps at each pub.

Cantwell’s features upscale casual dining in early 19th-century ambiance in historic Odessa. Find good beer-battered fish and chips, wood-fired pizzas and a wide selection of craft brews.