Restaurants in
Dewey Beach

From award-winning crab cakes and waterfront raw bars to a Food Network featured bakery and 35-year Italian family tradition — discover the best locally owned restaurants in Dewey Beach, Delaware.

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All 🥩 American 🦞 Seafood 🍺 Bar & Brewery 🍝 Italian 🍳 Breakfast ☕ Bakery & Cafe

Dewey Beach

11 Restaurants

🥩 American & Seafood

AmericanSeafoodBar & Cocktails

Woody's Dewey Beach

Independently owned since 2009 and winner of Best of Delaware Crab Cakes 13 years running — fresh seafood, cold drinks, and classic Dewey Beach vibes.

AmericanSeafoodDate Night

The Lighthouse Restaurant

Locally owned waterfront dining serving fresh seafood, American classics, and craft cocktails in a relaxed setting with beautiful views of Rehoboth Bay.

AmericanBar & Cocktails

Gary's Dewey Beach Grill

A Dewey Beach fixture since 1991 — locally owned neighborhood grill serving healthy comfort food, cold drinks, and good times in a laid-back atmosphere.

🍺 Bar & Brewery

AmericanBar & Cocktails

The Starboard

A Dewey Beach icon since 1991 — locally owned and beloved for its lively atmosphere, great American food, live music, and the best Bloody Marys on the Delaware coast.

SeafoodBar & Cocktails

Starboard Raw

The Starboard's oyster and raw bar concept — locally owned, serving the freshest oysters, shellfish, sushi, and creative cocktails in a sleek coastal setting.

SeafoodDate NightBar & Cocktails

Starboard Claw

The upscale seafood concept from the Starboard family — premium crab, lobster, and fresh catch served in an elevated coastal dining atmosphere.

Bar & CocktailsAmerican

Dewey Beer Company

Locally owned craft brewery opened in 2016 — serving small-batch beers brewed on-site alongside a food menu of burgers, tacos, and Delaware-inspired bites.

🍝 Italian

ItalianPizza & SubsDate Night

Mama Maria's Italian Restaurant

Family-owned for over 35 years by brothers Franco & Sal La Ragione — serving authentic Italian classics, handmade pasta, wood-fired pizza, and old-world hospitality.

🍳 Breakfast & Bakery

AmericanBreakfast

Sunrise Restaurant

A long-standing Dewey Beach diner open 6am–3pm daily, serving hearty American breakfast and lunch classics in a casual, welcoming setting loved by locals and visitors alike.

AmericanBreakfastBakery & Cafe

The Dewey Post

Open year-round, dog-friendly breakfast and brunch spot serving Belgian waffles, eggs benedict, breakfast burritos, and craft coffee — a true Dewey Beach gem, 8am–2pm daily.

Bakery & CafeCoffee Shop

Brûlé Bakery

Featured on Food Network — award-winning artisan bakery by Pastry Chef Dru Tevis, serving scratch-made cookies, cakes, pastries, and unique seasonal sweets. Located inside The Dewey Post.

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