17 Best Seafood Restaurants near Delaware City

“Serene atmosphere along the water paired with delicious food and drinks. We shared the crab balls and each had the crab cake special with a few mixed drinks. The bartender Sean had great banter and surprisingly quick service with how busy they were. Will definitely be back soon!“

“High quality, reasonably priced fresh seafood in a homey atmosphere. You feel like you're in a cozy diner, but you're served high quality seafood restaurant food. Their hush puppies are the best I've ever had, a perfect crunchy bite and moist flavorable center. My catfish portion was generous and cooked to perfection. Table near me had steamed crabs and they looked and smell great. The corn nuggets were savory little fritter bites that were satisfying to bite into.Wheelchair accessibility: Visited with Pop Pop who is wheelchair bound, there is a ramp and tables that are accessible“

“Hey everyone, it’s Buried Edge, one of the many bands that play here at Gus’s Crab Shack, and we can’t wait to go back in 2024. Great food, great atmosphere and great people make this one of the best places we play. So check it out for yourself and we will see you on Friday night, February 23, 2024!“

“Awesome food. One of the only spots near by with beef bacon and beef scrapple. And sells breakfast all day. Great sandwich, bacon spread across the whole sandwich so every bite has bacon. Everything else I have ordered was made perfect. Owner is always working. Every time I go in there he is cooking. Great customer service. Definitely a spot I recommend to family and friends when they are in the area.Parking: Difficult to park right out front, tight space and limited . But there is a huge parking alot on the side of the building.“

“Best seafood broil I’ve ever had. If you want flavor and quality this is your spot. Fair priced for the ultimate seafood broil and we were not disappointed. We live in NJ and are in the area visiting a family member when we came across southern style seafood. Will definitely be coming back here soon just to eat. 10/10“

“Well we eat here most nights they are open. Whether you want a full dinner of one of Chef Tony’s amazing creations or just a salad and wings, everything is always excellent with perfect attention to detail. It is quite something to create a culture of such quality from the front of house, kitchen and bar, it is just remarkable. And it is in our neighborhood too. Aren’t we lucky! Come eat a meal at Zollie’s, you will be glad you did!“

“I cannot say enough good things about Lestardos Crab House. Eugene and Krista, the owners, truly go above and beyond to provide the best dining experience for their customers. From the moment you walk in, you are greeted with warm smiles and friendly service.Lestardos has been a staple in Newcastle County since it was first opened by Eugene's grandparents. The family has a long-standing tradition of serving up the best crabs in town, and they have certainly lived up to that reputation. The crabs are always fresh, perfectly seasoned, and cooked to perfection.What sets Lestardos apart from other crab houses is not just the quality of the food, but also the sense of community that they foster. This restaurant has become the go-to spot for blue-collar workers who appreciate a good meal at a great price. The atmosphere is welcoming and down-to-earth, making it the perfect place to unwind after a long day of work.The Lestardo family is not just dedicated to serving delicious seafood, but they also give back to their community in many ways. They support local sports teams and events, and are always eager to lend a helping hand to those in need. It's clear that they truly care about their customers and the community as a whole.If you're in the mood for some mouthwatering crabs and a friendly atmosphere, look no further than Lestardos Crab House. You won't be disappointed!“

“Looks like a dive bar. Clientele appears all local. We came on a Wednesday night where they have the steamed shrimp special. Place was packed. People filed in quickly ate and left knowing exactly what they were doing. Our server Nancy who is a nurse by profession during the day has been working there for 46 years! She has super powers! As we were trying to figure out the place she just appeared! Our drinks and orders came quickly. Beer on tap was chilled perfectly in a frosted mug and tasted fresh. The shrimp was fantastic the mahi bites tender and the Lima bean soup full of flavor. We even were lucky enough to get soft shelled crab. The strategic mistake we made was not to inquire about fresh oysters first as we were distracted by the shrimp special. We were already full by the time we found out. Next time! We didn’t even look at the menu.“

“We love this place! We’ve had Ty the past two visits and he is THE BEST! He even remembered us and our order. He is so kind and attentive. The food runner was great as well and so friendly (didn’t catch his name) We have loved the food both times we were here. Some of our favorites are the Taquitos, The shrimp Cobb, the sushi and the Mahi Sandwich. A fun, laid back atmosphere and top notch service. Thank you!!“

“It was so awesome I had a video chat date with my husband while I was there their pineapple drink is amazing it is inside of a pineapple and it looks like something out of an island in the Bahamas which I've never been but still an awesome place I would recommend 10 out of 10. And if ever I come back to Delaware I will come and try more things on the menu I had the crab dip it was amazing“

“Our Christmas Weekend tradition. We started this long ago and have had the same waitress since we started. My mom is no longer with us, but we keep the tradition going....and yes, with the same waitress...she is darling!! Thanks again to the staff for being cool and allowing us to continue our family tradition with some new friends added along the way. As silly as it may be to some, it's our thing and we are a fun crew who enjoys fun people....here we are 20 plus years later. ? Merry Christmas and Felize Navidad“

“Tried this place for the first time today and WOW!! This place blew me away! I'm a boneless fan (yeah I know) and the pieces of chicken were HUGE! I got them in Nuclear flavor since I wanted the hottest they had, but that's Ghost Pepper and that's a dry rub and I prefer a sauce. I ordered a 10 piece combo meal and it looks like I didn't make a dent in the chicken theres so much left. I will definitely be back!!“

“The food was good and some of those were very tasty. We order Carne Asada that was little dry but was good. Rice and beans were very tasty.I ordered a Shrimp Quesadilla but this one was without flavor.Camarones don’t taste to anything that was the only bad thingThe service was good“

“After a delay in opening we finally got to visit. Phenomenal crab cakes. Very reasonable prices. Speedy, kind service. Owner John even came out to make sure we liked the food see and see if we needed anything at all. Down to earth and Very casual attire place. Dine in option. Fabulous deserts. The booths were even comfortable. Highly recommend.“

“We set a request for waiting list seating on OpenTable - do not use this. It kept saying we were number 1 on the list and when we got there the hostess said a 3 hour wait. She said it’s a known issue with OpenTable! Make a real res or just go in. That being said the hostess was awesome. She recommended we sit at the bar area and could get right in! ❤️ Saved the day! We sat at a high top which actually was better than a booth!We ordered deviled eggs and the cheesesteak eggrolls to start. Both werevery good and filling. They also bring bread and butter to the table and it was good.For our mains: I got the blue cheese filet; partner had the Cajun ribeye; and my friend had the filet and lobster. My blue cheese filet was actually really good except it was more well done than medium. I don’t say anything bc I was ok with it - very tender. The Cajun ribeye was spicy and good per my partner- I had a piece and it was good but I was not in the mood for spicy. My friend’s lobster was a warm water tail- it was slightly over cooked but she kept it soaked in butter lolThe baked potatoes are huge! It was a lot of food and it was a good meal.One side note- someone stated it was too dark in there and they needed a flashlight. I laughed but going in from the sun it is very dark inside. BUT that’s only until your eyes adjust lol then it was fine and I had no issues seeing menus or food.Overall a decent place for steak and apps. Service was good.“

“Lets start with the Lamb Cheese steak It taste amazing so flavorful juicy will always be a go to pick for me the fries are just fries nothing special the fish was fried to perfection excellent amount of season the rice was a no for me the mac and cheese had no flavor no season and not enough cheese or just couldn't taste it the wings were fried in dirty grease I guess they tasted burnt and overcooked or refried im not sure the thai wings were a hit sauce tasted amazing wings were cooked perfectly nice juicy The loaded shrimp fries needed a lot of help ot was dry and no flavor it was definitely missing something the cornbread was beyond gritty and grainy the banana pudding was just pudding and two cookies nothing else really basic for the price the cakes were ok very moist I would definitely recommend this place wonderful customer service its always busy nice vibes and atmosphere“

“Me and my ex-Father in law take the grandkids there all the time when we visit them for birthdays and holidays. Breakfast is always good and the waitresses are friendly and the service is great. My favorite is the waffles w strawberries and my 3 grandaughters love the pancakes.Kid-friendliness: The waitresses r always great w the girls.Wheelchair accessibility: They have wheelchair access.“