1776 Steakhouse Steakhouse
6 Midway Shopping Center, Rehoboth, 645-9355, 1776steakhouse.net
A classic Colonial steakhouse known for juicy, tender steak dishes. Beer list tops 50 and features Belgian ales. $$$
The Back Porch Café American
59 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth, 227-3674, backporchcafe.com
The restaurant that made Rehoboth a dining destination, with seasonal foods prepared exquisitely. The Victorian house offers indoor and outdoor dining. $$$
Beijing Buffet Asian
18908 Rehoboth Mall Blvd., No. 19, Rehoboth, 644-7198
All-you-can-eat favorites from China and beyond. $$
Betty’s Pure and Simple American
18585 Coastal Hwy., Rehoboth Beach, 645-6160, bettyspureandsimple.com
Matt Haley’s tribute to grandmas, aunts, neighbors and Bettys around the world, this restaurant features down-home style cuisine done right. (seasonal) $$
Big Fish Grill and Seafood Market American
4117 Highway One, Rehoboth, 227-FISH, bigfishgrill.com
Crab cakes served with imperial sauce, grilled salmon, pecan-crusted halibut, linguini with shrimp, scallops, and clams and mussels in lobster sauce. $$
Blue American
122 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth, 226-1000, bluerehoboth.com
Seafood with a Southwestern flair. Also several fondue options, pastas and homemade desserts. $$
Blue Moon American
35 Baltimore Ave., Rehoboth Beach, 227-6515, bluemoonrehoboth.com
A great place for those looking for an elegant experience. $$$
Café Sole American
44 Baltimore Ave., Rehoboth, 227-7107
A cozy beach getaway with Key West decor. Favorites include the pork tenderloin and crab cakes. $$
Claws Seafood House Seafood
167 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth, 227-2529, 227claw.com
All-you-can-eat crab specials, fresh seafood dishes, plus chicken, ribs, pasta and steak. $$$
Cloud 9 American
234 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth, 226-1999, cloud9de.com
Bistro dining, contemporary decor. Full martini, after-dinner, and wine lists. $$$
Conch Island Key West Bar and Grill Caribbean
207 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth, 226-9378, conchislandbar.com
A Key West inspired menu, a rocking atmosphere complete with live music and three full-service bars. $$
Confucius Chinese
57 Wilmington Ave., Rehoboth, 227-3848, confuciusrehobothbeach.com
A sleek interior and beautiful plating make for upscale dining. Solid wine list. $$
Crabby Dick’s American
4534 Highway One, Rehoboth, 645-9132, crabby-dicks.com
Home cooking, casual dining of seafood, pasta, steaks, salads. $$
Crystal Restaurant American
37300 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth, 227-1088
Cozy, family-owned Crystal serves breakfast all day. Make your own omelet (try the filet mignon and shrimp) and order a Bloody Mary or a mimosa. $
Cultured Pearl Asian
301 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth, 227-8493, culturedpearl.us
Japanese and American classics. Great sushi. Rooftop deck. $$$
Dogfish Head Brewings & Eats Brewpub
320 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth, 226-BREW, dogfish.com
Beer rules, with 15 of Dogfish’s critically acclaimed brews on tap. Wood-grilled pizza and seafood draw foodies. $$
Dos Locos Fajita & Stonegrill Mexican
208 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth, 227-3353, doslocos.com
Unique interpretations of Tex-Mex fare, including crab enchiladas. Cook your steak and seafood on a stone grill at your table. $$
Eden American
23 Baltimore Ave., Rehoboth, 227-3330, edenrestaurant.com
Casually elegant, romantic spot with curtained booths. The cuisine changes with the season, and hinges on fresh seafood. $$$
El Dorado Restaurant Mexican
18766 John J. Williams Hwy., Rehoboth, 645-1596, eldoradorehoboth.com
Specializes in fresh, crunchy, made-to-order Baja-style fish tacos. Shrimp, pork, beef tacos and burritos are great, too. $$
Espuma Mediterranean
28 Wilmington Ave., Rehoboth, 227-4199
Mediterranean fare with fresh, local, seasonal ingredients. Warm and intimate. Cocktails are legendary, as are slow-roasted meats and delicious seafood. $$$
Finbar’s Pub & Grill British
316 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth, 227-1873, finbarspub.com
The food blends the best of Britain and Ireland, plus sandwiches and seafood. Try the braised lamb or fish and chips with a Boddington’s or Smithwick’s. $$$
Fins Fish House and Raw Bar American
243 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth, 226-3467, finsrawbar.com
Enjoy an impressive variety of fresh oysters and daily fish options. Seafood entrées are great. Daily raw bar, great craft and microbrew selection, unique bottled beer and wine list. $$
Go Fish! British
24 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach, 226-1044, gofishdelaware.com
This isn’t your typical fish and chips shop. The place does a great fried fish taco, beer-battered shrimp and tandoori chicken. Do not miss the sticky toffee pudding. $$
Grotto Pizza Italian
4565 Highway One, Tanger Outlets, Rehoboth, 645-5880; 36 Rehoboth Ave., 227-3278; 15 Boardwalk at Baltimore Ave., Rehoboth, 227-4588; 17 Surf Ave., Rehoboth, 227-3601; grottopizza.com
Pizzas use a unique blend of Wisconsin cheeses and California sauce to please. $$
Henlopen City Oyster House American
50 Wilmington Ave., Rehoboth, 260-9193, hcoysterhouse.com
Henlopen City is serious about oysters and is committed to only fresh, locally sourced ingredients. $$
Hobos New American
56 Baltimore Ave., Rehoboth, 226-2226, myhobos.com
Hobos crafts global fusion cuisine using locally-sourced ingredients. The fresh menu changes daily. $$$
Irish Eyes Pub & Restaurant Pub
52 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth, 227-5758, irisheyespub.com
Diverse menu ranges from ribeye tacos to bangers and mash. $$
Jake’s Seafood House American
Baltimore and First streets, Rehoboth, 227-6237; 19178 Coastal Hwy., Rehoboth, 644-7711, jakesseafoodhouse.com
Choose either location for succulent dishes like lemon-butter scallops, steamed clams or whole Maine lobster. The crab cakes are legendary. $$$
Jam Bistro American
20 Baltimore Ave., Rehoboth, 226-5266, jambistro.com
The casual counterpart from the owners of Eden, Jam specializes in affordable home cookin’ with uptown twists, and craft cocktails. $$
La Tonalteca Mexican
4578 Highway One, Rehoboth, 644-3994, lastoltecas.com
Famous margaritas, pork, chicken, beef and seafood. $
Lily Thai Cuisine Thai
10 N. First St., Rehoboth Beach, 227-3348
One of the state’s few authentic Thai restaurants serves noodle dishes such as pad Thai. The decor is modern and accented with flowers, linen napkins and tabletop lamps. $$
Lupo di Mare Italian
247 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth, 226-2240, lupodimarerehoboth.com
Classic coastal Italian cuisine emphasizes local ingredients. That means lots of fresh pasta and seafood dishes such as grilled swordfish and tender tuna steaks. $$
Mariachi Restaurant Latin
114 Wilmington Ave., Rehoboth, 227-0115, mariachirehobothde.com
Melding Spanish and Mexican influences in flavorful dishes. $$
Mixx American
26 Baltimore Ave., Rehoboth, 226-8700, mixxrehoboth.com
Innovative American cuisine and weekly specials are big at Mixx. $$
Nage American
19730 Coastal Hwy., Rehoboth, 226-2037, nagerestaurant.com
Always inventive, Nage creates intimate dining around daily specials and classics like the prime rib burger. $$$
Nicola Pizza Italian
8 N. First St., Rehoboth, 226-2654; 71 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth, 226-1393; nicolapizza.com
This family-friendly spot features the famous Nic-o-boli (a baked calzone with cheese, ground beef, sauce and toppings). $
The Pickled Pig Pub American
18756 Coastal Hwy., No. 3, Rehoboth, 654-5444, pickledpigpub.com
Plenty of craft brews are on tap at this gastro-pub. Consider pairing your favorite with the build your own cheese board or try fried pickles or barbecue hog wings. $
The Pig+Fish Restaurant Company American
236 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth, 227-7770, thepigandfish.com
Try the pork tenderloin, barbecued ribs or select from the fresh fish board. Wash it down with the Twisted Pig cosmo. $$
Planet X Café American
35 Wilmington Ave., Rehoboth, 226-1928, planetxcafe.com
The cuisine has a global feel but with a local, seasonal approach. $$
Purple Parrot Grill Caribbean
134 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth, 226-1139
Quesadillas, crab cakes and the one-pound burger reign in a relaxing, back porch-like setting. $$
Rehoboth Ale House American
15 Wilmington Ave., Rehoboth, 227-2337, rehobothalehouse.com
Sports bar at the beach. Great American food. Over 100 beers available. $
Rigby’s Bar & Grill American
404 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth, 227-6080, rigbysbarandgrill.com
An eclectic bistro of American food and Mediterranean flavors combined with a French cooking style. The seasonal menu ranges from burgers and pasta dishes to duck and sweetbreads. $$
Saketumi Asian
4298 Coastal Hwy., Rehoboth, 645-2818, saketumirestaurant.com
Cool and contemporary, Saketumi crafts cuisine of many Asian countries: curries, sushi, noodles and rice, woked entrées, tempuras, terikayis and hibachi dishes. $$
Salt Air American
50 Wilmington Ave., Rehoboth, 227-2444, saltairkitchen.com
Salt Air aims to define local fare. Fresh fish and shellfish, organic free-range chicken, as well as a great wine list. $$
Stingray Asian
59 Lake Ave., Rehoboth, 227-6476, stingrayrestaurant.com
Asian with Latin flavors, such as the Hairy Mexican sushi roll and grouper ceviche. Hand-blown glass jellyfish hang from the ceiling and Ultraman prints hang on the wall. $$
Stoney Lonen Irish
208 Second St., Rehoboth, 227-2664, stoneylonen.com
This country-style pub does great seafood. $$
Summer House American
228 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth, 227-3895, summerhousesaloon.com
Burger nights and barbecue nights are big. Steaks and ribs are standards. $$
Victoria’s Restaurant American
Boardwalk Plaza Hotel, Olive Avenue and the boardwalk, Rehoboth, 227-0615; boardwalkplaza.com
Oceanfront dining in an elegant Victorian setting. The Sunday brunch is legendary. $$$
Zebra Ristorante Italian
32 Lake Ave., Rehoboth, 226-1160, ristorantezebra.us
The zebra stripes on the facade may seem wacky, but Zebra is serious about great Italian cuisine. $$$
Zogg’s Raw Bar and Grill American
1 Wilmington Ave., Rehoboth, 227-7660, zoggs-bar.com
This Key West-inspired spot offers live steel drum music and fish tacos. The bar has more than 250 kinds of rum. $
