Crab Houses in Delaware

Fresh from the bay, steamed and sprinkled with just the right amount of Old Bay, Delaware’s delicious crabs are synonymous with summer from north to south. Ask any local watermen and they will be sure to tell you that lifelong memories can be made out on the water searching for the perfect catch. And, ask any local seafood enthusiast in Delaware and they will be sure to tell you that there is no other feeling than that first big bite of buttery blue crab! During your visit, be sure to treat yourself to this seasonal specialty by dining at one of Delaware’s top crab houses. 


Lestardo’s Crab House : New Castle 



Kathy’s Crab House : Delaware City 



Sambo’s Tavern : Leipsic 



Dine at communal tables, admire the river at window-side seats and see boats bring in the day’s catch all while enjoying a pile of freshly steamed crabs at this iconic Delaware restaurant. (Don’t forget! This one is cash or check only, no credit cards accepted.) 



Pleasanton’s Seafood : Dover 



With the Delaware Blue Claw Crab as their specialty, visit Pleasanton’s market for live crabs and fresh fish to take home, or you ask them to cook it for you!  



Meding’s Seafood : Milford 



Meding’s is the perfect stop, going to or from the Delaware beaches, with fresh crabs featured in dozens of their menu’s seafood dishes. 



The Surfing Crab : Lewes 



The Surfing Crab’s passion for seafood, especially for blue crab, is evident by their menu, which features an all-you-can-eat option for those looking to get their fill. 



The Crab Connect : Lewes 



Crushers : Rehoboth Beach 



Claws Seafood House : Rehoboth Beach 



In walking distance of local hotels on Rehoboth Ave, Claws Seafood serves everything from delicious lobster to filet mignon, making it the perfect place for the family. 



The Crab House : Rehoboth Beach 



Casual, relaxed and fun, The Crab House welcomes all to enjoy fresh seafood, a raw bar and bushels of crabs to go!  



Starboard Claw : Dewey Beach 



Enjoy only the freshest of ingredients and locally caught seafood at Starboard Claw! Stop in on Medium Monday to enjoy one dozen medium crabs, one order of corn dodgers and two ears of corn for $60! We also recommend their Famous Starboard Orange Crush! 



Mickey’s Family Crab House : Bethany Beach 



Enjoy quality seafood at Mickey’s, known for its delicious crab cakes. Established in 1990, this family-friendly crab house welcomes all! 



Fenwick Crab House : Fenwick Island 



Order the Captain’s Crab Haul, a favorite among visitors to the Delaware beaches, to sample a little bit of everything from the menu. 



Old Mill Crab House : Delmar