25 Essential Delaware Tables
From coastal enclaves to downtown institutions, these are the restaurants defining the dining conversation across Delaware.
Bertucci's Italian Restaurant
Newark
Kid-friendly chain serving classic Italian meals & pizzas, plus cocktails, wine & beer.
Scalessa's "My Way" Old School Italian Kitchen
Wilmington
A mix of Italian favorites, cheesesteaks & creations such as a meatball salad in a homey setting.
Perkins American Food Co.
Newark
Kid-friendly chain known for baked goods, breakfasts & other standards in dinerlike digs.
Asad’s Hot Chicken
Newark, Delaware
Service options: Delivery, Drive-through, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining. Accessibility.
Bethany Diner
Rehoboth Beach, Delaware
Simply appointed family restaurant serving classic American fare for breakfast, lunch & dinner.
Perkins American Food Co.
Newark, Delaware
Kid-friendly chain known for baked goods, breakfasts & other standards in dinerlike digs.
Seedbol Kitchen
Lewes, Delaware
Laid-back choice offering bowls, sides & homemade desserts, plus veggie & juice menus.
Bluecoast Seafood Grill & Raw Bar Rehoboth
Rehoboth Beach, Delaware
Creative & classic seafood meals, craft beer & wine in a classy space with spacious deck seating.
Bethany Blues BBQ Pit
Rehoboth Beach, Delaware
Spacious, family-friendly restaurant featuring house-smoked & barbecued meats, plus classic sides.
P.J. Whelihan's Pub + Restaurant - West Chester
Wilmington, Delaware
Lively alehouse offers wings that come with a variety of signature sauces plus sandwiches & burgers.
Archie's Pizza
Newark, Delaware
Service options: Curbside pickup, Delivery, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service. Popular for: Dinner, Solo dining. Accessibility.
Egg
Rehoboth Beach, Delaware
Service options: Outdoor seating, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great cocktails, Great coffee, Serves local specialty. Popular for: Breakfast.
Turkiye Kebab House Mediterranean Cuisine
Newark, Delaware
Service options: Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Serves local specialty. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining. Accessibility.
Jimmy John's
Wilmington, Delaware
1940s restaurant featuring frankfurters, burgers & cheesesteaks, plus an electric train display.
The Starboard
Rehoboth Beach, Delaware
Long-standing bar & restaurant known for its Bloody Mary smorgasbord & piles of beach fries.
Shorebreak Lodge
Rehoboth Beach, Delaware
Casual-yet-sophisticated gastropub awash in white & blue decor serving eclectic seafood fusion fare.
Trattoria Lombardi's Restaurant
Rehoboth Beach, Delaware
Family-friendly Italian joint offering pies, subs, salads & pasta, along with a full bar.
Matt's Fish Camp Lewes
Lewes, Delaware
Updated takes on seafood classics offered in coastal-chic surrounds with outdoor seating.
First Watch
New Castle, Delaware
Cafe chain for health-minded breakfast, brunch & lunch options such as omelets, salads & soups.
Nottingham Inn Kitchen & Creamery
Newark, Delaware
Thoughtfully sourced American fare & ice cream in a cozy dining room with a fireplace.
Sullivan's Steakhouse
Wilmington, Delaware
Steakhouse chain serving beef, seafood & cocktails in swanky surrounds with live music.
Cool Springs Fish Bar & Restaurant
Dover, Delaware
Modern seafood eatery with an open, exhibition-style kitchen, plus a full bar.
Bethany Blues
Lewes, Delaware
Spacious, family-friendly restaurant featuring house-smoked & barbecued meats, plus classic sides.
The Backyard
Lewes, Delaware
Down-home locale with a polished interior serving creative breakfast, salads & sandwiches.
JOJO'S DINER
Newark, Delaware
Service options: No-contact delivery, Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Great coffee, Serves local specialty. Popular for: Breakfast.