50 Best American Restaurants near Dewey Beach

“I had the wonderful experience to work with the staff there yesterday, to set up a wedding. Let me say first, what a beautiful place and great set up! The Staff are wonderful from Brooke to every last member of the team ! Hardworking, polite, fun andcery good at what they do !! Great place for any occasion!“

“great little bar/brewery.. super nice bartender who plays in a band... what band though?? we forgot to ask 🤣“

“Great craft beer selections, friendly staff, casual atmosphere yet both unique; Dewey is old school vibe and Harbeson is contemporary. Dewey location has great in house food and Harbeson has collab with Pizza Machine next door—very good!“

“I have a severe peanut/tree nut allergy and our server, Nicole, immediately went and checked with the kitchen. She even brought me back labels to read which made me feel so comfortable eating there. She truly went above and beyond! Beautiful view, great service, and the food is very good. We will definitely be back when we visit Dewey again! 😊“

“Perfect burger for a raw bar!! excellent service, great vibe n drinks!“

“Simple.. if you want the best crab cakes you go to Woodys in Dewey Beach! However don't pass up on the rest of their offerings. Woodys has the food you want to eat in Dewey. Everything's wonderful. Their service team is excellent! May, takes excellent care of my family. My children make friends with everyone there, why's that? Because we always get treated like we are family! Excellet people and food. Thank you Woodys Dewey. JL“

“Was in starboard July 25 2024. Gracie was the server. She was outstanding. And food was great“

“They need to redo the Dewey one. It is terrible atmosphere, hot the air never works, moldy ceiling tiles and water stains. Just looks dirty. Love the staff though, especially Molly and pizza“

“Fun people good music! Had good drinks and food!“

“This place is amazing. The service is excellent everyone is so friendly and the food was amazing! The gravy is definitely homemade the homefries are crispy and the waffles are so light and fluffy! 15 out of 10 would recommend!“

“I had a great experience at the Rehoboth Applebees. My server Paul was very friendly, knowledgeable and anticipated our every need.Food was very good“

“Always have a wonderful time and exquisite food. Meghan and her team are top notch. Highly recommend!“

“Food is delicious and you get plenty to eat“

“We had a very delicious meal at this warm, cozy place last night, which is in a beautiful historic home in downtown Lewes.

We were early for our reservation, so we went in the back to the Pink Pony bar area for a drink. Husband and I had very good wine, daughter had a limoncello lemon drop, which she loved. The bartenders were so friendly and fun!

For dinner, we were seated in the enclosed wrap around front porch area, with views of the town that was beautifully decorated for the holidays. Our waiter, Filip, was outstanding. He helped us make good menu choices, according to our tastes, and provided excellent service throughout our meal.

We started with the charcuterie board, which we enjoyed sharing. Husband and I chose the Chicken Cordon Bleu. It was fabulous, with caramelized roasted carrots, crisp tender green beans, all on a bed of pomme purée. Daughter chose a delicious pumpkin ravioli, which was leaving the menu the next day. She greatly enjoyed it.

We will definitely be back to this restaurant.

Highly recommend.“

“We have been going to the nook since it opened, been going every Sunday after church , the service and food are the best around , great prices too, you definitely won’t be disappointed“

“Wonderful gracious hosts! The gnocchi is absolutely amazing and the best espresso martini I have ever had!“

“I had the grilled salmon tonight and it was excellent!! Served over a mix of pearl pasta, cheese, mushrooms and leeks. Couldn’t have asked for a tastier meal. Will go back again soon. Service and atmosphere was very good as well.“

“Michy’s is just outstanding. Michelle, Richard, and Vivian with their team have delivered consistent great service, food, and hospitality since 2014. We highly recommend for your special or casual great experience in Rehoboth!“

“the best breakfast around. they make the best and freshest blueberry pancakes. bacon. ham srambled. eggs and sunnyside up eggs. We ate there every morning we were here.

Kid-friendliness: my son is autistic and Amy handled him well. very friendly“

“Flavors, textures, cooking technique better than a 5 Star restaurant. Everything on the menu is Amazing. Their homemade sauces are like nothing I have ever tasted before and I am quite the Foodie! My favorite is the Thai Chili Shrimp Taco, I can't order tacos from anywhere else. They truly have spoiled me. The owners are wonderful people and talented chefs! I purposely drive to Rehoboth to do my grocery shopping so I can order dinner once a week from First State!!! It is a must Go-To!!!“

“Incredible atmosphere and ambience, perfect for a romantic night out. The dishes are flavorful, colorful and balanced to be pleasant yet impactful. 10/10 recommend!“

“My sister in law recommended and we went on our anniversary eve and had a spectacular time. The food was excellent and the waiter, Antonio, felt like a long lost friend. As we were leaving, Bob the owner made a point of coming over and saying hello and chatting. Prior, As we were sitting at our table and enjoying our time and a wonderful drink, we noticed that Bob knew everyone that came in. We felt “left out” but by the time we left we felt like family. It doesn’t hurt that the food was really really good. We went on a Monday and they had a steak frites special as well as a filet special. The steaks were perfectly cooked and the sides were extremely well prepared. I almost don’t want to recommend because I want this wonderful place all to myself. Thanks to all and we will be back! Enjoy. We also met Christy who was as nice as the rest of the group. You cannot go wrong here.“

“My favorite spot at the beach. Great food and wine. Awesome service and atmosphere.“

“We had a great lunch today! Food was absolutely delicious. Cheese steak and the sausage with peppers and onions hit the spot. The rolls they use were perfectly toasted and chewy at the same time. Plus the lady who runs the place makes it our new go to spot! Can't wait to try the pretzels and breakfast.“

“Good food not too expensive“

“It’s delicious food and the employees are very friendly and accommodating“

“Everything delicious. Chocolate chip cookies best ever. Tiramisu and cheesecake so good. Nice staff. Can’t wait to come back here!“

“I loved Cracker Barrel for years. Always something new on the menu, but I can always get my old favorites also. You know what you're getting when you go in for a meal there. Very pleasant environment and very clean bathrooms. The staff is always prompt and courteous.“

“This is a classic, family owned, breakfast dinner. They serve the classics done right! Their food can take a bit to come out. However, good food is worth the wait! Also, the value is insane. Our kids love their pancakes and scrapple! Eggs are always fresh and cooked to perfection. Breakfast at the Lemon Tree will always be a family beach vacation tradition!“

“Fantastic food at a great price and sizzle hot plates to keep food warm We will be back 👍👍“

“Was there 5/15/2024….our dinner was delicious and George could not have been nicer! Love this gem there are lots of good resorts restaurants but this is special it’s not themed cookie cutter like those !!! The food is exceptionally good great sauces and the decor is elegant!!! Ty for making our special dinner out a great experience don’t change a thing!!💕“

“Delish loved the servers and bartenders great food“

“Happy hour drink specials and 1/2 price apps, freshly prepared and not frozen. We were in for the burger night special, not only a great value but delish! Very attentive table service, overall a great experience!“

“Amazing service from the moment we walked in the door. First time visiting. Loved the set up of the restaurant and bar area. Food was delicious, awesome beer selection (amazing seasonal craft brews) and service was outstanding! Thank you, Roman & Noel! We’ll be back!“

“We absolutely love lewes oyster house! It’s always one of our first picks down at the beach. The constantly fresh and changing chef specialties keep us on our toes with new options all the time! We’ve never had a bad meal! We always request Chelsea as our server as she’s such a bright and bubbly face who has wonderful menu suggestions! Very attentive and makes it a wonderful experience!“

“I strongly recommend Ocean Grill! Delicious food, lots of great menu choices, generous portions, breakfast all day, friendly and professional staff.“

“Hung out with my family there and the vibe and drinks were great!“

“Not a lot of thought went into the interior design. It's basically a dive. But friendly service and the sub shop inside is frickin bang for your buck.

The chicken cheese steak was overloaded with ingredients. I was not want for extra chicken mushrooms onions or peppers and opted not to have Lettuce and tomatoes on mine.

I think it was like $15 but literally 2 meals worth for a full sub. Fat something of a name with a popular food truck or 2.“

“Wow! I’ve been here before but I got something different this time and I am blown away. The Day boat Scallop dish is fabulous. The flavor mix of the scallop, squash, bacon, miso, honey, beet and more is incredible. Worth every penny. Our waiter was fabulous as well his name is Justin. I will definitely be back. I may have a new favorite dish in Rehoboth after eating here tonight.“

“Amazing dinner and best Manhattan ever!! Great service and we definitely recommend for a very special night out.“

“6/2025 This time we ordered bowls for pickup, the ponzu glass noodles are so good, we also got spinach, chipotle chicken, balsamic mushrooms, garlic broccoli, and the chimichurri sauce. We loved it so much that we got it 2 days in a row! Dedicated gluten free for anyone who can’t have gluten! 5/2025 Employees were super friendly! We had smoothies and cheesecake, both were great. Will be back to try the bowls!“

“This was delicious! Would come back here in a heartbeat. I’d share a picture of the food, but it’s gone. We had a party of 14 and Aly killed it. Was extremely attentive and very friendly. Drinks were great, and atmosphere was fun!! 10/10 recommend! Ask for Aly!!“

“Hung out with my family there and the vibe and drinks were great!“

“The food is fabulous and the setting on the bay is wonderful. The staff at this restaurant is always so friendly! 10 stars plus! Todd“

“I had the pleasure of dining with my children this evening at Big Fish for Valentines Day our server Brooke was absolutely amazing she was attentive and focused on my children's wants and needs . The Food was amazing and the service was great 💪“

“Unbelievable food I look forward every weekend in the summer going to smokin D’s. It’s family owned and operated, and they are the nicest people you will ever meet. They are on a first name basis with practically all their customers. Highly recommended.“

“it is one of the best experiences u could have. Great staff great food all around just awesome“

“Great food awesome drinks and awesome live music!!!“

“Big Fish Grill is one of our favorites at the beach! The food is always excellent, as it was this time around. The chicken carbonara, surf & turf, and charcoal shrimp were delicious meals that our family enjoyed. In addition to the great food, our service was the best I can remember. Robbin, our server, was attentive to our needs, bringing our daughter extra lemons and getting the kitchen to do her grilled shrimp without the "spices". She was so pleasant and as our daughter stated, "she's the best server ever"! We'd agree. Wonderful spot, wonderful food, wonderful service!“