Seafood

Right off the beach, Bluecoast Seafood Grill and Raw Bar presents an ideal destination for anyone wanting to take a quick break from the sand and surf. Menu options include salad bowls, butcher meals and coastal classics like the Crab-Stuffed Jumbo Shrimp and Lobster Fra Diavolo.

In 1997, brothers Eric and Norman Sugrue opened the doors to Big Fish Grill. It has grown from one 90-seat restaurant to the Big Fish Restaurant Group, which includes multiple Big Fish restaurant locations and a variety of other restaurants throughout the Delaware region. Big Fish offers delicious and approachable family-style seafood.

In 1997, brothers Eric and Norman Sugrue opened the doors to Big Fish Grill. It has grown from one 90-seat restaurant to the Big Fish Restaurant Group, which includes multiple Big Fish restaurant locations and a variety of other restaurants throughout the Delaware region. Big Fish offers delicious and approachable family-style seafood.

Boasting the “best bayfront seafood” of the East Coast, the Rusty Rudder restaurant offers plenty of surf-and-turf. Menu options include salads, sandwiches, tacos, and entrées including Ahi Tuna Poke Bowl, Flat Iron Steak, and Maryland Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes.

With an outdoor environment reminiscent of a beach party, Hammerheads grants customers the opportunity to kick back and relax with a delicious meal—all against a calming, sun-kissed backdrop. Menu options include soups and salads, sandwiches and wraps, and shared plates including Blackened Tuna Bites, Peel and Eat Shrimp, and Crab Balls.

It’s time to elevate date night—literally. From the rooftop deck—complete with a 16,000-gallon koi pond—enjoy Japanese cuisine and sushi, as well as views of Rehoboth Avenue.

The restaurant is owned by Big Fish Restaurant Group, which certainly knows something about fish. But you’ll also find wood-fired pizza and pasta.

Dine dockside at Striper Bites while enjoying traditional and unique seafood dishes. Menu options include greens, sandwiches and sushi rolls, including Alaskan Bonfire, Firecracker Tuna and Tempura.

There is no shortage of restaurants serving oysters at the beach, but few can touch the variety and the flavor offered at Henlopen City Oyster House. Some come for the libations at the bar—check the chalkboard for beers on tap—some for the generously sized fish sandwiches. Nearly all come for oysters.

Visitors of Claws Seafood House are tempted by fresh fish dishes and oysters on the half shell, as well as whole lobster, snow crab legs, shrimp—even chicken and pork chops. In addition to the usual sides—hush puppies, coleslaw, fries—you’ll find chunky applesauce, garlic mashed potatoes and potato salad.

Victoria's Restaurant in the Boardwalk Plaza Hotel is known for al fresco dining.

Victoria’s Restaurant strives to grant guests an experience with good food right on the Rehoboth Beach boardwalk. Menu options include Crab Cake Sandwiches, Duck à l’Orange, and Lemon Dill Salmon.

A charming farmhouse atmosphere, plates piled high with a hearty breakfast, lunch or dinner.

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.