Starboard Claw

4.7

65 Reviews

$31 to $50

Seafood

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 22, 2024

9:30 PM

Booked 13 times today

Great for happy hour
Lively
Great for creative cocktails

Nestled in the heart of Dewey Beach, Delaware, you'll find an upscale crab and seafood restaurant that exemplifies coastal elegance and culinary excellence. Upon entering Starboard Claw, you're greeted by a charming ambiance that combines contemporary design with coastal elements. We take pride in sourcing the freshest ingredients, with an emphasis on locally caught seafood. Whether you’re craving jumbo lump crab cakes, succulent lobster tails, steamed blue crabs, or a perfectly prepared whole grilled fish, Starboard Claw offers a diverse range of dishes to cater to every customer.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood, Fish
Hours of operation
Thu, Fri 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(302) 550-2529
Website
https://starboardclaw.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Paul Hajewski
Private party facilities
For private event inquires, please email Taylor@thestarboard.com

Location
1818 Coastal Hwy, Dewey Beach, DE 19971
Neighborhood
Rehoboth Beach
Cross street
Located on the corner of Bellevue & Coastal Highway, ocean side.
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 65 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Ocean City / Delaware Shore
Good for groups
Ocean City / Delaware Shore
Great for outdoor dining
Ocean City / Delaware Shore
Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Starboard Claw offers a vibrant dining experience in Dewey Beach, highlighted by "always a great meal" and "amazing" rotating specials. Guests love the "wonderful beach experience," festive holiday decor, and accommodating service. While some report noise and reservation issues, the seafood, drinks, and friendly staff keep customers returning.

65 Reviews

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Donna
Baltimore
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Appetizers and lite fare was good. Entrees were not good. Sent back my scallops. They smelled like ammonia, terrible. Halibut was overcooked and they didn't ask for temp on steak, it was cooked well done? I was disappointed with the food.
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Angelina
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The happy hour was amazing, something for everyone and loved the prices. The drinks too and super cute decorated for the holidays. I’m hoping to go back again soon!
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Pam
VIP
Philadelphia
51 reviews
5.0
51 reviews
Dined on December 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a fun and festive atmosphere. The Christmas themed pop-up was just the ticket for a fun night out and the trivia game kept things lively. The specialty cocktails were fun - there are at least 10 different options - we sampled 3 and all were great. The homemade mozzarella logs are delicious - and the added touch of serving them on a small sleigh, decorated was fun and festive. All entrees were delicious - we had the shrimp and grits, salmon special, and fried Korean chicken. The salmon was overcooked - but not horrible. The remainder of the dish was quite tasty. Highly recommend stopping in for the holidays.
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nanci
VIP
Baltimore
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The decorations were so fun during Christmas time. Love the Santa claws Our waitress Mattie was wonderful!
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Kelly
Baltimore
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Santa Claws Holiday Pop Up menu and decor were awesome!
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ShannonF
Washington DC
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time visiting, very festive. The steamer pot is great, as well as the blue crab soup. Tasty and generous drinks. Boisterous, don’t go for a quiet dinner, go to have fun and a beachy evening!
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Craig
Greater Boston
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was great. The Christmas cheer , server was fantastic, the drinks were yummy and the food was delicious. Will definitely be returning.
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Doreen
New York City
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a great time! The restaurant looked awesome with all the holiday decorations! We were there celebrating my birthday and everyone couldn't have been nicer!
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Kelsey
VIP
Richmond
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Such a great spot, food is great, ambiance is casual and fun yet elevated. Great specials and happy hour. And wow, the holiday decorations are so phenomenal.
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Nicholas
Baltimore
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Crab bloody Mary was/is truly a gift -- moderately priced wines; best cooked halibut we've had; skirt steak dish a little over salted and starched, but cooked correctly. For the off season Starboard Claw seems the happenin' place full of happy customers, young and old. We'll be back again and again! Oh, Tyler was a superb waiter!
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FAQs

Starboard Claw offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (302) 550-2529.

Starboard Claw is rated 4.7 stars by 65 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 22, 2024

9:30 PM

Booked 13 times today

Order delivery or takeout

1818 Coastal Hwy, Dewey Beach, DE 19971

Additional information

Cross street
Located on the corner of Bellevue & Coastal Highway, ocean side.
Neighborhood
Rehoboth Beach
Hours of operation
Thu, Fri 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood, Fish
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Paul Hajewski
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://starboardclaw.com/
Phone number
(302) 550-2529
Private party facilities
For private event inquires, please email Taylor@thestarboard.com

Starboard Claw

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Order delivery or takeout

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What 65 people are saying

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FAQs

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