Diners' Choice: Hot spot restaurants in Ocean City / Delaware Shore

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Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants that are the best hot spots in Ocean City / Delaware Shore? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Blue Moon

4.8

4.8 (5150)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Rehoboth Beach

About the restaurant

Situated in an elegant Victorian beach house, The Blue Moon is widely regarded as one of the best restaurants in the region. Our award winning menu focuses on quality -- the freshest seafood, hand cut steaks & local ingredients. Our professional service staff provides an unparalleled experience. We are pleased to showcase our carefully selected wines with many by the glass options as well as wonderfully crafted martinis and specialty drinks.

Top review

Sherry

Dined on Dec 9, 2024

The food, ambiance and service excellent as always. They have a very unique and interesting menu. The roasted Oysters are delicious as are the Fried Green Tomatoes, both appetizers. The nightly specials are priced reasonably and offer a variety of options. Save room for dessert as their signature dessert is the Ice Cream Bomb which serves at least 4 (unless you can eat a whole half gallon of ice cream yourself!!! ) The wait staff is very attentive and right there when needed. If you enjoy an adult beverage, the Blue Moon Martini is excellent as are their other drinks. The flashing colorful ice cube makes the drink a party in and of itself! 5 stars all around!

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Experience

Miss Richfield Holiday Dinner Show - Sun, Dec. 29

Experience

Miss Richfield Holiday Dinner Show - Mon, Dec. 30

Experience

NYE Dinner & Show - Early Seating

Lewes Oyster House

4.7

4.7 (1371)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Lewes

About the restaurant

Located in the historic district, Lewes Oyster House honors the rich heritage of ubiquitous and democratic oyster consumption in 18th and 19th century Middle Atlantic taverns and oyster houses. We serve inspired tavern fare, expertly prepared with fresh, regionally-sourced ingredients along with crisp lagers, interesting wines, and artisanal cocktails. All that, and a whole lot of love.

Please join us for lunch Tuesdays through Saturdays in the Tap Room, Oyster Bar or Main Bar. We do not accept reservations for lunch.

Walk-ins for dinner are always welcome first-come first-served at the Oyster and Main bar areas, all evening long beginning at 5 p.m.

Online reservations for dinner are VERY STRONGLY RECOMMENDED for the Walsh Room and Tap Room.

Top review

Ami

Dined on Dec 13, 2024

Dinner at Lewes Oyster House is always fantastic!

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Experience

2024 NYE Pre-Fixe

Drift- Seafood & Raw Bar

4.7

4.7 (866)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Rehoboth Beach

About the restaurant

Drift specializes in exceptionally sourced and prepared seafood which reflects the rich culinary traditions of our region. We have created a unique and intimate atmosphere as well as a carefully curated beverage program. We hope you enjoy every aspect of your dining experience with Drift.

Drift brings to Rehoboth Beach a premier raw bar and seafood restaurant in an elevated dining environment. Our daily menu varies as we focus on sourcing only the freshest local and seasonal ingredients. We communicate directly with our network of providers to ensure only the best ingredients are selected. We believe the geography of Rehoboth Beach provides an opportunity to showcase the truly unique and diverse seafood and produce found in our area.

Top review

KarenVIP

Dined 4 days ago

I enjoy Drift every time but the food and service was exceptional tonight. Highly recommend!

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Popular dish

Maine Lobster French Toast

Popular dish

Crispy Atlantic Swordfish Schnitzel

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Maryland Blue Crab Hushpuppies

Bodhi Kitchen

4.7

4.7 (378)

$30 and under

International

Rehoboth Beach

About the restaurant

OUR MANTRA
Travel through the moon gate to Bodhi Kitchen, modern Asian cuisine with a twist located in Rehoboth Beach, DE. Bodhi's brand is minimal yet bold, utilizing the iconic shape of the moon gate to transport diners through the garden and into the escape that is Bodhi.

THE BODHI KITCHEN PHILOSOPHY
Bodhi Kitchen features an innovative Asian-inspired menu with flavor-forward dishes riffing on Thai, Korean, Chinese, Vietnamese and Japanese flavors to create something entirely new. This is our modern take on street food and Asian night markets.

Please note that the Bodhi Kitchen staff will try to accommodate any request(s) made but all requests are not guaranteed.

Top review

Hae

Dined 3 days ago

We love Bodhi! Their food is fresh, creative and delicious! It is one of our favorite places in the area and have gone several times already since our recent move to DE. Their soup dumplings are a MUST HAVE each time (we always get 2 orders!), as well as the kimchi fried rice with pork belly added! The bam bam shrimp bao buns are also worth getting each trip, as well as their scallion pancakes!!! They have a small menu overall, so each dish is very well thought through and have purpose!!!

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Popular dish

Southern Thai Fried Chicken

Popular dish

Soup Dumplings

Popular dish

Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Agave Mexican Restaurant - Lewes

4.7

4.7 (140)

$31 to $50

Mexican

Lewes

About the restaurant

Agave Lewes is our original location, we opened in 2008. We offer a mix between authentic and modern Mexican cuisine.

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PerkinsVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Food was very good, but music in the room was extremely loud. We asked if it could be turned down as we could not hear others at our table. The server said it was not possible.

The Wedge Bar

4.6

4.6 (17)

$30 and under

American

Ocean City

About the restaurant

Sit back, savor, and take in the fresh salt air breeze at the most geographically unique dining spot in Ocean City, Maryland. Treat your senses to elevated coastal cuisine and panoramic views of the ocean, bay, and Assateague Island. Unparalleled scenery, delectable food, refreshing drinks— the best view in town just got better. Say hello to your new favorite spot.

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Calvin

Dined on Sep 19, 2024

Great food, nice staff just a little loud with the music. Other than that I loved it!

Captains Table Restaurant

4.5

4.5 (217)

$31 to $50

American

Ocean City

About the restaurant

For over 60 years Captain's Table located at 15th street and the boardwalk in Ocean City Maryland has been loved by locals and visitors alike. We are pleased to present the next chapter in this historic business with a comfortable , modern venue located in the lobby of the Courtyard by Marriott. Join us for fresh local fish from the docks of West Ocean City, hand cut black angus steaks, a broad selection of lobster dishes and exceptionally prepared cuisine from our talented team of chefs. We welcome you to join us for 7 day a week happy hour at any seat in the restaurant from 4-6 and experience a fresh take on a familiar name. Reserve your table at Captain's Table!

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Sharon

Dined on Nov 28, 2024

Dined here for the Thanksgiving buffet. It was great! Great service and delicious food. There was something for everyone with traditional Thanksgiving items as well as also having chicken fingers for kids or the picky eaters! Looking forward to returning!

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Agave Mexican Restaurant - Rehoboth Beach

4.5

4.5 (124)

$31 to $50

Mexican

Rehoboth Beach

About the restaurant

Traditional and modern mexican.
We serve the best authentic Mexican food in Lewes. And we've got the largest tequila and mezcal collection in Delaware.

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BRENDT

Dined 1 day ago

Great place for a nice birthday celebration. Dinner was great and so was desert.

Blackwall Hitch - Rehoboth

4.3

4.3 (1673)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Rehoboth Beach

About the restaurant

A dining experience blending the area’s finest in tastes & talents, Blackwall Hitch is a coastally inspired concept that creates a local connection. Here you’ll find seasonally driven and locally sourced food and spirits, great local music and the area’s friendliest staff and patrons. With each visit as you take in the local flavor, we guarantee you’ll be hook in no time. Get hooked on the flavor.

Top review

Karen

Dined on Oct 24, 2024

Wonderful service, delicious food, great value for 3 course meal.

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Iron Hill Brewery - Rehoboth Beach

4.3

4.3 (913)

$30 and under

American

Rehoboth Beach

About the restaurant

Welcome to Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant, where you'll find fine handcrafted beers, creative yet informal cuisine, and friendly, attentive service in a casual, upscale atmosphere. We're passionate about producing distinctive, full-flavored handcrafted beers, accompanied by fresh–from–scratch New American cuisine in a comfortable, casual atmosphere. Our goal has always been to provide food and beer that is inspired, consistently crafted and presented by a knowledgeable and courteous service staff.

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David

Dined on Dec 12, 2024

We really enjoyed the ugly sweater theme night! It added to the usual enjoyable experience we have when dining here.

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