From the decor to the servers’ attire—crisp white shirts, long aprons and ties—the look exemplifies that of aclassic steakhouse. So does most of the menu, which includes a 12-ounce dry-aged New York strip and 48-ounce primer porterhouse that is large enough for the table to share.

The menu highlights original pub fare such as crab corn chowder, seafood tacos and the indulgence burger piled high with 90 Minute IPA white cheddar ale sauce. There’s no telling which of Dogfish’s famously “off-centered” brews will be on tap, what crazy cocktail the bartenders have created from Dogfish rum, gin or vodka, what delicious Read more...

Chesapeake & Maine isn’t the typical seafood shack usually found at the beach. The airy, welcoming restaurant reflects the efforts of its owner to showcase impeccable seafood sourced directly from watermen he knows. The beverage menu includes Dogfish Head brews, a thoughtful selection of wines, craft cocktails made with Dogfish Head spirits and keg-conditioned mixed Read more...

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.

This laid-back Rehoboth Avenue staple has a large bar area with a generous happy hour menu that starts at 4 p.m. Monday-Saturday and is available all day on Sundays. Grab a pint or two and dig into an order of tacos.

Sophisticated hotel bistro with seafood and pasta. Plus, a selection of Italian wines.

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.

Authentic, homemade Mediterranean and Middle Eastern dishes, featuring made-from-scratch lavish bread.

Emphasizing local ingredients from local growers, the menu changes with the seasons

The team forages from South Jersey to Sussex and from southeastern Pennsylvania to the Eastern Shore in search of meats, fish and produce to transform into food people love: a slow-roasted half chicken with cheese grits, asparagus and tasso gravy; a tomato-y saffron-scented seafood stew.

Theo’s provides diners a relaxed, upscale dining experience with a range of menu items from steaks, seafood, burgers and even the popular meatloaf.

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.

Any restaurant that puts Châteaubriand on the menu announces itself as something exceptional, and there hasn’t been a moment in its 34 years that Blue Moon was anything else. Venison tartare, seared Hudson Valley foie gras and oxtail Bolognese seal the deal.