1. Add A Little Latin Love To Your Dinner Plate At Juliana’s
Juliana’s Kitchen
1828 W 11th St
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 888-1828
Yelp: 4.5 stars, 119 reviews
Juliana’s Kitchen is a Latin hotspot that serves some of the best Peruvian dishes you’ll find across the First State. Try the pan fried grouper, covered in a spicy sauce, alongside mashed potatoes and Peruvian corn. You won’t want to leave just yet, so stay and enjoy some amazing desserts including a variety of tres leches cakes and caramel-filled cookies.
2. DogFish Head Is A One-Stop Spot For The Best Pizza And Beer
DogFish Head Brewery
6 Cannery Village Ctr
Milton, DE 19968
(302) 684-1000
Yelp: 4.5 stars, 106 reviews
It feels almost wrong to talk about DogFish Head with words unrelated to craft beer. Milton locals are lucky to have the brewery right in their own back yard. But they don’t come here just for the booze.
The food is just as awesome as the brews. Don’t miss out on their gourmet pizzas, which are so good you’ll be questioning what they should be more famous for.
3. Find A Philly-Worthy Cheesesteak At Claymont Steak Shop
Claymont Steak Shop
3526 Philadelphia Pike
Claymont, DE 19703
(302) 798-5319
Yelp: 3.5 stars, 49 reviews
Claymont is only a hop, skip, and a jump outside of the Philly metro area, and is Delaware’s own truly authentic cheesesteak. So, when you’re on the hunt but don’t feel like venturing over the state line, then head to Claymont Steak Shop where the real deal is waiting for you. Grab a side of Herr’s chips and a pack of Tastykakes and you have yourself a bonafied Philly meal.
4. Find An Aphrodisiac Paradise At Henlopen City Oyster
Henlopen City Oyster House
50 Wilmington Ave
Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
(302) 260-9193
Yelp: 4.5 stars, 226 reviews
With locally-sourced ingredients and the freshest oysters, it should come as no surprise to anyone local that Henlopen City Oyster comes in at the top of the list. And with one of only two casks in the whole state, you’ll find more than just food as your reason to visit.
Along with the cask is a stellar variety of domestics, microbrews, bottles, imports, and a slew of wines to wash down a table full of great food. Octopus salads, oyster stew, fried clams, po’boys, lobster rolls, and perfectly seared rib eye steaks are just a few of the selections to add to your tab.
5. Kick It Karibbean Style
Karibbean Grill BBQ
3114 S Dupont Blvd
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302) 423-0839
Yelp: 4.5 stars, 4 reviews
Just because a restaurant dunks some meat in a tangy sauce and calls it barbecue, doesn’t make it true. But you’ll find the real deal at Karibbean’s in Smyrna. So real, you might not even be able to get the meat up to your mouth before it’s falling off the bone.
Karibbean’s is a cozy, family owned restaurant with a staff as friendly as their food is delicious. Come here for a meal filled with smoked meats and jerk spices with the sounds of reggae and calypso music in the air that will make you feel like you’re on vacation in the islands.
6. Off The Hook Is… Well, You Know…
Off The Hook
769 Garfield Pkwy
Bethany Beach, DE 19930
(302) 829-1424
Yelp: 4.5 stars, 143 reviews
Visit Off The Hook in Bethany for some awesome varieties on everyone’s favorite seafood dishes. Fill your table up with deliciously fresh calamari, crab cake sandwiches with a side of pesto fries, lobster mac and cheese with a side of fried Brussel sprouts, and some awesome fish tacos.
7. The Best Sushi Is All In The Rice
Rice
45 Greentree Dr
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 678-1328
Yelp: 4 stars, 49 reviews
The platter of sashimi at Rice is all the proof you’ll need of how fresh everything at this restaurant is. And if you’re in the mood for a roll, go for The Romantic or The Tiger rolls. The soups, salads, and Pad Thai are all delicious too, so Rice has you covered when those Asian cuisine cravings kick in.
8. Head To Fenwick’s Island For A Drumstick That Will Melt Your Face Off
Fenwick Crab House
100 Coastal Hwy
Fenwick Island, DE 19944
(302) 539-2500
Yelp: 3.5 stars, 45 reviews
The name might say crab house and, yes, the crabs here are plenty tasty, as is the rest of their food. But the reason everybody loves Fenwick’s and continues to buzz about them is for their fried chicken. Perfectly crisp on the outside and a tender and juicy center, there’s quite possibly no better fried chicken to be found anywhere on the East Coast.
The Crab Dinner Combo is a package deal that can’t be beat, and comes with a bowl of veggie crab soup, four steamed crabs, and a dessert for under $30.
9. Enjoy A Beach Breakfast Of Champions At The Crystal
The Crystal Restaurant
620 Rehoboth Ave
Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
(302) 227-1088
Yelp: 4 stars, 38 reviews
The Crystal Restaurant is by far one of the best breakfast spots in Delaware. And with options like crab benedict and seafood omelets, you will undoubtedly agree. The Crystal is family-friendly and welcoming for everyone, helping you to make the most important meal of the day the one you look most forward to.
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10. Say Ciao To The Best Slice In Northern Delaware
Ciao’s Trolley Pizza
1600 Delaware Ave
Wilmington, DE 19806
(302) 654-5331
Yelp: 4 stars, 46 reviews
Trolley Square is one of the hippest neighborhoods in Wilmington, filled with great shops and restaurants. Ciao’s is one that makes Trolley Square what it is. With a variety of different pies featuring unique flavors that blend together like baseball and Blue Rocks, Ciao’s will quickly become your new favorite spot. Don’t forget to order a side of their mozzarella sticks.
11. Mariachi Brings A Little Mexico To The Beach
Mariachi Restaurant
14 Wilmington Ave
Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
(302) 227-0115
Yelp: 4 stars, 110 reviews
When you’re craving tacos at the beach, there’s no better spot than Mariachi Restaurant in Rehoboth to visit. But with a variety of dishes from Spain, Mexico, and Latin America, you’ll also find much more.
Order one of their famous margaritas or sangrias while you enjoy paella de mariscos and seafood enchiladas.
12. A College Town Pub With Grown Up Food At Two Stones
Two Stones Pub
2 Chesmar Plz
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 294-1890
Yelp: 4.5 stars, 100 reviews
Truffle fries, Brussel sprouts with a creamy sriracha mayo, barbecue meatloaf, and tender short ribs are just a few of the specialties at Two Stones Pub that you could be enjoying with friends right now.
Check their calendar to find out when their monthly beer dinners are happening so that you can experience all this amazing food paired with the perfect craft beers that you probably wouldn’t try anywhere else.
13. You Ain’t Never Had A Meal Like This
Ali Baba
175 E Main St
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 738-1111
Yelp: 4 stars, 104 reviews
Ali Baba is a Middle Eastern restaurant that serves authentic food and hookah amidst beautiful traditional Moroccan décor. The house made hummus and pita followed by tender lamb shish kabobs are as delicious as you could imagine. Round it off with a refreshing cup of mint tea and some baklava.
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14. Famous Capriotti’s Still Boasts Delaware’s Best Sandwiches
Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop
430 Eden Square Shopping Center
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 832-8132
Yelp: 4.5 stars, 33 reviews
What if I told you that there was a place where Thanksgiving dinner and the impeccable sandwiches of the Northeast came together to form the one truly perfect meal of your dreams? It’s not too good to be true, it’s Capriotti’s. All of their sandwiches are good, but you absolutely can’t miss out on experiencing The Bobbie.
15. Get Your Pick-Me-Up At Scrumptious
Scrumptious
1715 Delaware Ave
Wilmington, DE 19806
(302) 482-1029
Yelp: 4.5 stars, 66 reviews
Whether it’s for a quick bite, a full meal, or just a cup of coffee on the go, Scrumptious in Wilmington always delivers. You’ll find great club sandwiches, a meat roti scrambler, fun milkshakes (try the peanut butter!), and a coffee and espresso selection that will have you rolling your eyes at every Starbucks in your future.
What’s your go-to for great grub in Delaware? Tell us in the comments below!
