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Starboard Claw, Dewey Beach, DE

Starboard Claw

4.8 (82)
$31 to $50
Seafood
1818 Coastal Hwy, Dewey Beach, DE 19971

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for groups
  • Hot spot
  • Neighborhood gem
Nestled in the heart of Dewey Beach, Delaware, you'll find an upscale crab and seafood restaurant that exemplifies coastal elegance and culinary excellence. Upon entering Starboard Claw, you're greeted by a charming ambiance that combines contemporary design with coastal elements. We take pride in sourcing the freshest ingredients, with an emphasis on locally caught seafood. Whether you’re craving jumbo lump crab cakes, succulent lobster tails, steamed blue crabs, or a perfectly prepared whole grilled fish, Starboard Claw offers a diverse range of dishes to cater to every customer.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Fish
  • Hours of operation
    Thu, Fri 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (302) 550-2529
  • Website
    https://starboardclaw.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Paul Hajewski
  • Private party facilities
    For private event inquires, please email Taylor@thestarboard.com
  • Location
    1818 Coastal Hwy, Dewey Beach, DE 19971
  • Neighborhood
    Rehoboth Beach
  • Cross street
    Located on the corner of Bellevue & Coastal Highway, ocean side.
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 82 people are saying

Starboard Claw reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Ocean City / Delaware Shore

    Good for groups

  • Ocean City / Delaware Shore

    Healthy

  • Ocean City / Delaware Shore

    Hot spot

  • Ocean City / Delaware Shore

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Ocean City / Delaware Shore

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Starboard Claw offers a festive and lively atmosphere with "great food and service." Guests appreciate its "beautifully decorated" ambiance, especially during the holidays. The restaurant's "fantastic" servers, delicious menu options, and engaging events like trivia create a memorable experience. It's a "great spot" for a fun, beachy evening.

82 Reviews

  1. Carlos VIP

    Baltimore15 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Excellent food and service. A real discovery in Dewey Beach. Bar also mixes excellent drinks. Great job!

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  2. Lisa

    Baltimore9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Server punched in wrong meal for me, but quickly rectified it when she realized her mistake. Also, worked hard to made it up to us. Otherwise, food was delicious and service was prompt. We will be back again!

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  3. Dunstan

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    It was good and food was excellent and place beautiful

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  4. LoveBirds

    Washington DC32 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Danni, our server, was great. A bit noisy. Tasty food.

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  5. Louis VIP

    Las Vegas10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Service and food was great, very tasty and reasonable in price

    1 person found this helpful

  6. Elisabeth VIP

    Philadelphia45 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always feel special when we eat, drink, or celebrate here!

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  7. Beth VIP

    Greater Boston10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a wonderful time last night at the Starboard Claw - Great food and outstanding off-season specials. Our server/bartender Tim was incredible - great customer service and personality! We will be back soon!

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  8. Helene

    Philadelphia1 review

    5.0

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great night. They could not accommodate us that our exact time so gave us free drinks for us to eat. Which was so nice.

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  9. theresa VIP

    Philadelphia4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had an early new years dinner here in a festive and fun environment The food was amazing..halibut over a sun dried tomato risotto w baby green beans as well as prime rib. Excellent It quickly filled up later with the New Year’s Eve crowd. We left but looked like a fun mixed age crowd.

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  10. Colette VIP

    Baltimore5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    As usual, food was incredible.....atmosphere is fun!

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FAQs

Starboard Claw offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (302) 550-2529.

Starboard Claw is rated 4.8 stars by 82 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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  2. United States
  3. Baltimore / Maryland
  4. Ocean City / Delaware Shore
  5. Rehoboth Beach

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today
Google Map for Starboard Claw

1818 Coastal Hwy, Dewey Beach, DE 19971

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Located on the corner of Bellevue & Coastal Highway, ocean side.
  • Neighborhood
    Rehoboth Beach
  • Hours of operation
    Thu, Fri 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Fish
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Paul Hajewski
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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