Diners' Choice: Hot spot restaurants in Ocean City / Delaware Shore

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Updated April 05, 2025

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Shorebreak Lodge

4.9

4.9 (1205)

$31 to $50

American

Rehoboth Beach

About the restaurant

Shorebreak Lodge offers high quality fresh and seasonal menu items, hand crafted cocktails, an eclectic wine list, and exceptional service all in a comfortably chic and welcoming setting.

One of the elements that makes the Shorebreak menu unique is the option to order appetizer size or full size entrees. Ben, owner and creator of the cocktail menu, has been bartending in downtown Rehoboth since 2019 and has won several cocktail awards, most recently First Place at the War at the Shore. The cocktail program at Shorebreak presents carefully crafted cocktails based on classics with unique twists to challenge the guests with new experiences.

Shorebreak has a 12-seat bar, two dining rooms and a covered outdoor patio. Many seating options for a romantic date night, special celebrations, family gatherings and company dinners.

We are 133 steps to the Atlantic Ocean on Wilmington Ave Downtown Rehoboth Beach.

Winner of Traveler's Choice 2021 on Trip Advisor.

Top review

Jane

Dined 3 days ago

Fabulous food, amazing drinks and phenomenal service! We will be back again!

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4.8

4.8 (5214)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Rehoboth Beach

About the restaurant

Situated in an elegant Victorian beach house, The Blue Moon is widely regarded as one of the best restaurants in the region. Our award winning menu focuses on quality -- the freshest seafood, hand cut steaks & local ingredients. Our professional service staff provides an unparalleled experience. We are pleased to showcase our carefully selected wines with many by the glass options as well as wonderfully crafted martinis and specialty drinks.

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Holly

Dined 5 days ago

What a fun night!! piano singing laughter. best birthday🥰

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Experience

Drag Bingo Brunch

The Pines

4.8

4.8 (1211)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Rehoboth Beach

About the restaurant

Located in downtown Rehoboth Beach on Baltimore Avenue, The Pines American Bistro delivers a standout dining experience with bold American cuisine, craft cocktails, and award-winning hospitality. Executive Chef Kyle Berman—whose background includes three Michelin Star and James Beard-recognized kitchens—crafts a full farm-to-table menu in the dining room and a lite fare menu upstairs in the Treehouse Lounge. The Pines is part of Second Block Hospitality, named Delaware’s Restaurateurs of the Year and a 2024 & 2025 OpenTable Diner’s Choice Award winner. Signature dishes include our Steak Frites, Braised Short Rib, Pub Burger, and House made Mozzarella Sticks. We are open year-round. Please note: All reservations through OpenTable are for the downstairs restaurant only.

Top review

PhilVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Tonight's Wine Tasting was a great experience! The food was phenomenal and helped improve the overall experience of good, inexpensive wines. The servers were excellent, too! My first wine tasting pairing at the Pines and would definitely participate again!

Drift- Seafood & Raw Bar

4.8

4.8 (953)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Rehoboth Beach

About the restaurant

Drift specializes in exceptionally sourced and prepared seafood which reflects the rich culinary traditions of our region. We have created a unique and intimate atmosphere as well as a carefully curated beverage program. We hope you enjoy every aspect of your dining experience with Drift.

Drift brings to Rehoboth Beach a premier raw bar and seafood restaurant in an elevated dining environment. Our daily menu varies as we focus on sourcing only the freshest local and seasonal ingredients. We communicate directly with our network of providers to ensure only the best ingredients are selected. We believe the geography of Rehoboth Beach provides an opportunity to showcase the truly unique and diverse seafood and produce found in our area.

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Sarah

Dined 4 days ago

The food at this restaurant is excellent! I had the Virginia oysters on the half shell which were tiny, but very fresh, sweet and delicious. Others had the beet salad and crab hush puppies which I tasted and again fresh and delicious. 2 of us had the seared scallops which melted in our mouths. All the flavors of the sauce, the apples , cashews etc blended wonderfully. It was rich and satisfying. One person had the swordfish and reported it was also delicious. The restaurant is very small and my only complaint was that it was very loud which I have a hard time with. After I saw the outdoor seating area I was wishing we had been out there as it would have been quieter. It is mostly closed in and had a heater so we probably would not have been cold. All in all I highly recommend this restaurant.

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Maine Lobster French Toast

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Crispy Atlantic Swordfish Schnitzel

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Maryland Blue Crab Hushpuppies

Rigby's

4.7

4.7 (470)

$30 and under

American

Rehoboth Beach

About the restaurant

Simple home cooking at its best… served in a casual, bistro-style dining room or on our outdoor, garden patio. A year-round local favorite, since 2009, offering home-made food, that’s always fresh. A lively mix of locals and tourists, gathering for dinner in the dining room, or drinks at the bar. Just a 10 minute walk from the ocean, on Rehoboth Avenue. We also have some free parking behind our restaurant and free parking (after 5pm) on the street behind our building. Late night bar entertainment includes: live music or Karaoke with a late night menu available after 9pm. Owners John & John are regularly on the premise, making sure you have a pleasant experience. “We strive to make Rigby’s a comfortable place, for all to feel welcome!” “We encourage you to have some good food and relax… after all, you’re at the beach!”

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RobertVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Another great meal at Rigby's! My group went for prime rib night, and we weren't disappointed. Valentina provided great service, and was attentive to our needs. Ricky and Keith took care of us before we had dinner. Overall it was a great experience! Do go check it out when you're in town.

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Popular dish

Rigby Burger

Lewes Oyster House

4.7

4.7 (1479)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Lewes

About the restaurant

Located in the historic district, Lewes Oyster House honors the rich heritage of ubiquitous and democratic oyster consumption in 18th and 19th century Middle Atlantic taverns and oyster houses. We serve inspired tavern fare, expertly prepared with fresh, regionally-sourced ingredients along with crisp lagers, interesting wines, and artisanal cocktails. All that, and a whole lot of love.

Please join us for lunch Tuesdays through Saturdays in the Tap Room, Oyster Bar or Main Bar. We do not accept reservations for lunch.

Walk-ins for dinner are always welcome first-come first-served at the Oyster and Main bar areas, all evening long beginning at 5 p.m.

Online reservations for dinner are VERY STRONGLY RECOMMENDED for the Walsh Room and Tap Room.

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Hae

Dined 5 days ago

Our first time and it won't be the last!!! We had a great experience overall. Deb, our server, was excellent and efficient. The place was hopping for a Monday night and had a good vibe. The Damn Good Burger is now my GO TO burger!!! Juicy, perfect medium double patties, with all the toppings! Messy and great! Wild catfish sandwich and the lamb pita sandwich were also excellent! The oysters menu was extensive and the two we chose were DELICIOUS!!! The location is right in the center of town, so adds to the whole Lewes experience. It will definitely be our go to place!

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Experience

LOH Historic Lewes Farmers Market Dinner

Bodhi Kitchen

4.7

4.7 (455)

$30 and under

International

Rehoboth Beach

About the restaurant

OUR MANTRA
Travel through the moon gate to Bodhi Kitchen, modern Asian cuisine with a twist located in Rehoboth Beach, DE. Bodhi's brand is minimal yet bold, utilizing the iconic shape of the moon gate to transport diners through the garden and into the escape that is Bodhi.

THE BODHI KITCHEN PHILOSOPHY
Bodhi Kitchen features an innovative Asian-inspired menu with flavor-forward dishes riffing on Thai, Korean, Chinese, Vietnamese and Japanese flavors to create something entirely new. This is our modern take on street food and Asian night markets.

Please note that the Bodhi Kitchen staff will try to accommodate any request(s) made but all requests are not guaranteed.

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MichaelVIP

Dined 2 days ago

We went to their special Dumpling Making Event/Class and had a great evening! Everything was so well organized, from apps on our table upon arrival, great cocktails, informative instructions and setup of ingredients and flow to making and cooking and then the family style dishes to finish the evening. This was an extremely good value worth way beyond the $85 per person price!!!

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Southern Thai Fried Chicken

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Soup Dumplings

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Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Starboard Claw

4.7

4.7 (83)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Rehoboth Beach

About the restaurant

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.

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MicaVIP

Dined 2 days ago

The restaurant was not busy during happy hour but it started to pick up. Service was excellent! Thanks Nikki for being an attentive and nice server. The food was good

Agave Mexican Restaurant - Rehoboth Beach

4.6

4.6 (185)

$31 to $50

Mexican

Rehoboth Beach

About the restaurant

Traditional and modern mexican.
We serve the best authentic Mexican food in Lewes. And we've got the largest tequila and mezcal collection in Delaware.

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MichelleVIP

Dined 6 days ago

Great food! Best margaritas we’ve ever had. Homemade chips and queso were fantastic. Lots of gluten free options.

Agave Mexican Restaurant - Lewes

4.5

4.5 (185)

$31 to $50

Mexican

Lewes

About the restaurant

Agave Lewes is our original location, we opened in 2008. We offer a mix between authentic and modern Mexican cuisine.

Top review

Rita

Dined 2 days ago

Our family has never had a bad experience dining at Agave in the 17 years since it opened. During that time, we watched it a grow and expand in Lewes taking over one, then two adjacent stores. Eventually the restaurant opened a second location on Rt. 1. We couldn’t be happier for their continued success. No matter the number in our party, we always have a great meal, great service and the food is consistently good. It’s an evening we look forward to every time we go. We are delighted that they now take reservations.

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