 Delaware’s beach resort communities lay claim to a wide range of restaurants, from casual pizzerias, to romantic upscale bistros. Fresh seafood is the name of the game in this part of the state, but you can also sample Southern-style BBQ, Mediterranean, Japanese and Italian. All restaurants in Delaware are smoke-free, and a number of eateries in Bethany Beach and Fenwick Island pride themselves on being family-friendly, offering kid-friendly menus and affordable prices.
Grocery stores, markets and liquor stores too! |
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DiFebo's Bistro on the Green
In the clubhouse at Bear Trap Dunes Golf Club
Ocean View, DE 19970
(302) 537-6100
DiFebos.com
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DiFebo's: A Modern Italian Grill
789 Garfield Parkway
Bethany Beach, DE 19930
(302) 539-4550
DiFebos.com |
DiFebo's Bistro on the Green: specializing in fresh seafood, steaks and brick oven pizza. Overlooks Bear Trap Dunes Golf Club and offers a full-service banquet facility. DiFebo's - A Modern Italian Grill: featuring seafood, pasta, veal and chicken. Courtyard seating available.
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Bethany Blues BBQ
6 N. Pennsylvania Ave.
Bethany Beach, DE 19930
(302) 537-1500
BethanyBlues.com
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Southern-style BBQ is what’s on the menu at this Bethany Beach favorite. Pulled-pork, ribs, and huge burgers are served with all the down-home fixings, from mac-and-cheese to collard greens. Bethany Blues & BBQ gets high marks from local dining polls, and boasts several awards from the National Barbeque Association for their homemade sauces. |
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Cottage Cafe
Route 1
Bethany Beach, DE19930
(302) 539-8710
CottageCafe.com
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Visitors with a craving for uncomplicated comfort food will love the Cottage Cafe. The cozy and inviting, family-friendly restaurant features seafood, steaks and classic American dishes like meatloaf, pot roast and burgers. Children will enjoy the chicken fingers, banana split smoothies and other kid-friendly eats. The daily happy hour, features dollar "mugs" of beer and half-price specials on tasty appetisers like conch fritters, dune fries and crab dip. |
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Grotto Pizza
793 Garfield Parkway
Bethany Beach, DE 19930
(302) 537-6600
GrottoPizza.com
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This locally-owned chain specializes in piping hot pies smothered in fresh mozzarella and loads of toppings. Grotto's also offers subs and appetizers, but the pizza is the main event. In fact, they are so popular, that the company does a brisk business selling the frozen versions. They'll even FedEx them to you. |
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McCabe's Gourmet Market
Rt. 1, York Beach Mall
South Bethany, DE 19930
(302) 539-8550
McCabesGourmet.com |
| Celebrating its 25th year! Fresh baked good every day. Offering sandwiches, salads cheeses, Pate, deli meats, bagels, scones, cookies, croissants, French bread & muffins, espresso, cappucino, Desserts by Rita, party trays, cookbooks, spices, kitchen gadgets and more. |
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Mickey's Crab House
222 Jefferson Bridge Road
Bethany Beach, DE 19930
(302) 539-5384
MickeysFamilyCrabHouse.com |
| All you-you-can-eat specials, including crabs, steamed shrimp and Alaskan snow crabs. Plus, lobster, fried chicken, children's menu, salads, sandwiches, steaks and fresh fish. |
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Magnolia's Seafood Bar & Grill
Cedar Neck Road
Ocean View, DE 19970
(302) 539-5671
MagnoliasRestaurant.com |
| Lobsters, burgers and more. Diverse lunch and dinner menus. |
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Phillip's Seafood House
14101 Coastal Highway
Ocean City, MD 21842
(410) 250-1200
PhillipsSeafoodHouse.com
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As its name suggests, Phillip's Seafood House features fresh seafood, from buffalo fried shrimp and clams casinos, to traditional crab cakes. A children's menu, carry-out menu and all-you-can-eat "Seafood Festival Buffet" make Phillip's a popular restaurant with families. An inviting Victorian-style interior, outdoor patio and lounge beckon patrons to linger over their feasts. |
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Fenwick Crab House
100 Coastal Highway
Fenwick Island, DE
(302) 539-2500
CrabCakeExpress.com
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| "Big crabs are our specialty. Perfect crabs are our passion. Great seafood, great times and great service are our mission." |
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Sedona
26 Pennsylvania Ave.
Bethany Beach DE
(302) 539-1200
Sedona on the Web
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Most restaurants in the area are family-friendly, but Sedona is a much better choice for a romantic evening on the town. Make a reservation, get a sitter, and be prepared to be wowed by the upscale eatery’s inventive menu New American fare. Fancy cheese plates, fine wines, and wild game dishes are just a few of the specialties that make getting a table here a hard-won victory during the summer season. |
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Warren's Station
Coastal Highway
Fenwick Island, DE 19944
302-539-7156
WarrensStation.com
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| A family tradition since for more than 45 years. Entrees vary from fresh seafood to roast rukey with all the trimmings, including fresh vegetables and homemade desserts. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. |
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Ocean View Seafood
Route 26, next to the Ocean View Deli
Ocean View, DE 19970
302-537-7511
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Carryout, fresh seafood. Live or steamed crabs to go! |
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Mancini's Wood Fired Pizzeria & Restaurant
907 Coastal Highway
Fenwick Island, DE 19944
302-537-4224
MancinisBOP.com |
| Contemporary Italian cuisine, Specializing in the preparation of fresh seafood, including frutti di mare, crabmeat bruschetta, shrimp pesto brick oven pizza and more. |
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Misaki Sushi of Bethany
Rt. 1, York Beach Mall
South Bethany, DE 19930
302-539-0500 |
| Sushi bar and restaurant. |
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Charlie's Bayside
Village of Fenwick Shopping Center
Rt. 1 & Maryland Avenue
Fenwick Island, DE 19930
302-539-3526
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| Great waterfront deck. Plus a new kids menu featuring fresh fish, steaks and "the BEST Crabcakes in town." |
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Chalkboard Tavern & Grille
Marketplace art Sea Colony
Rt. 1
Bethany Beach, DE 19930
302-539-7482
ChalkBoardGrille.com
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| Eastern Shore favorites. Fresh seafood. Steaks. Nightly specials. Beach lunch carryout. Breakfast buffet, lunch and dinner. Full bar with musical entertainment. |
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Old Mill Crab House
12407 Coastal Highway
Ocean City, MD
302-250-CRAB (2722)
OldMillCrabHouse.com |
| Metropolitan Magazine's Best Place to Eat Crabs on the Shore 15 years in a row. Blue crabs, steamed shrimp, snow crab and chicken specials, plus fresh cut Angus beef steaks, homemade jumbo lump crab cakes, fresh catch of the day, funnel cake sundae too. $5 kids menu too. |
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Al Casapulla's Subs, Steaks & Pizza
Shoppes of Millville
Route 26
Millville, DE
302-539-5488 |
Serving the beach for more than 20 years. Honoroed in Delaware Today's "Best of Delaware 2008"! |
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Good Earth Market & Organic Farm
Route 26, 4.5 miles west of Bethany Beach
Clarksville, DE
302-537-7100
GoodEarthMarket.com
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Featuring certified organic produce, local eggs, milk, meat, health & beauty products, supplements and household cleaning items. Cooking demos and special events too. |
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The Quail Restaurant
Sunshine Plaza
Fenwick Island, DE
302-537-4101
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| Maryland crab cake platter, petit filet mignon, prime rib, crab imperial, new York strip steak, stuffed rockfish, Chicken Chesapeake, fried oyster platter, coconut shrimp, chicken parmagiana and more. |
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The Chef's Pantry
Rt. 26 (.5 miles west of the Totem Pole - across from WaWa)
Bethany Beach, DE
302-829-8496 |
| Premium delicatessen offering artisan sandwiches, paninis, oven baked sandwiches, party platters and more. Sides and salads made fresh daily. |
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G&E/Hockers
30244 Cedar Neck Road
Ocean View, DE 19970
302-539-9662
34960 Atlantic Avenue (corner of Rts. 26 & 17)
Clarksville
302-537-1788
HockersMarkets.com
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| Family owned and operated for more than 50 years. Offering fresh cut meats, full service deli, fresh seafood, local produce, fresh salid bar, garden center, baked goods and more. |
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Slainte Pub & Restaurant
Routes 54 & 20 (next to the Harris Teeter at Bayside)
West Fenwick Island, DE 19944
SlaintePubAndRestaurant.com |
| Celebrating the "Wearing of the Green" year round. |
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Capriotti's Sandwich Shop
767 Garfield Parkway
Bethany Beach, DE 19930
302-537-1922
Capriottis.com |
| "Home of the Bobbie." Offering specialty subs, cold/hot subs and sandwiches, vegetarian, fresh cut fries, party platters and more. |
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Maureen's Ice Cream & Dessert Shop
99 Garfield Parkway
Bethany Beach, DE 19930
302-539-5530 |
Featuring the Bethany Beach Blend! Offering Gourmet coffee, Cappuccino, Espresso, Chai, Blended Coffee, Biscotti, Scones, Cakes, Cookies, Premium Ice Cream & Gelato. New: Cupcakes by Smith Island Cake Co. |
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Mango's
Garfield Parkway & the Ocean
302-537-6621
MangoMikes.com
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Exotic eats. Caribbean beats. Family-friendly oceanfront dining. |
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The Artful Bean
20 Pennsylvania Avenue
Bethany Beach, DE 19930
302-541-8160
TheArtfulBean.com
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"Sit, relax and unwind" at this coffee house and fine art & craft gallery (featuring local and regional artwork). Internet and wireless access too! |
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The Parkway Restaurant
114 Garfield Parkway
Bethany Beach, DE 19930
302-537-7500
ParkwayDana.com
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"A Local Favorite Since 1997." Features full bar, lite fare, desserts, children's menu, extensive wine list. Parkway mini-golf upstairs too. |
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Patsy's
121 Campbell Place
Bethany Beach, DE 19930
302-537-2433
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| Key West & Southern Inspired Cuisine. Sensational seafood. Organic & all natural foods. Great Martini's & craft beers. Dinner & Sunday brunch. Indoo and outdoor veranda dining. |
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The Blue Scoop
Routes 54 and 20 (next to the Harris Teeter)
West Fenwick Island, DE 19944
302-258-5018
TheBlueScoop.com |
| Fresh, local, delicious ice cream and desserts. |
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Bethany Surf's Up
Atlantic Avenue & Garfield Parkway
Bethany Beach, DE 19930
302-539-5742
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| Washington Magazine's Best Cheesesteak. Hot and cold subs, pizza, burgers, hot dogs, fries, salads and more. New: cold sub wraps. |
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Blue Crab
210 Garfiled Parkway
Bethany Beach, DE 19930
302-537-4700
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| All You Can Eat, featuring the "best" crabs, corn, fried chicken and hush puppies. |
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twenty-six (a coastal american pub and raw bar)
Rt. 26, Millville Town Center (next to Giant)
Millville, DE
302-539-0626
Steakhouse-26.com
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| Bold, fresh flavors in an affordable menu of the freshest local seafood, plus organic chicken, beef and vegetables. |
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Steamers Crab & Seafood Co.
Rt. 26, across from the fire department
Millville, DE
302-539-6700
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| Hot steamed crabs and seafood, including crabs, shrimp, clams, fresh fish, mussels, crab cakes, snow crabs, softshells, soups, salads and more. |
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Beach Liquors
32967 Coastal Highwway
Bethany Beach, DE 19930
302-539-7400
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| Great selection of premium beer, wine and spirits. Features a temperature controlled wine cellar with more than 2,000 bottles of highly allocated and vintage wines. All new craft beer selections. |
