Dewey Beach Guidebook
Food scene
Catch a gorgeous bayside sunset on the south side of Dewey Beach while dining and listening to live music at The Rusty Rudder. Great seafood, and usually not too difficult to get a table for lunch or dinner time.
58 locals recommend
Rusty Rudder
113 Dickinson AveCatch a gorgeous bayside sunset on the south side of Dewey Beach while dining and listening to live music at The Rusty Rudder. Great seafood, and usually not too difficult to get a table for lunch or dinner time.
Newly renovated with a beautiful outside deck space for dining on the south end of Dewey Beach right off coastal highway. Live music, great food, dog friendly porch.
30 locals recommend
Nalu Dewey Beach
1308 Coastal HwyNewly renovated with a beautiful outside deck space for dining on the south end of Dewey Beach right off coastal highway. Live music, great food, dog friendly porch.
Beautiful open air bayside dining and bar area on the south end of Dewey Beach.
11 locals recommend
The Lighthouse
124 Dickinson AveBeautiful open air bayside dining and bar area on the south end of Dewey Beach.
Nice place for dinner right off coastal highway on the north side of Dewey Beach. Good menu, in house brews, outdoor seating.
44 locals recommend
Dewey Beer Co.
2100 Coastal HwyNice place for dinner right off coastal highway on the north side of Dewey Beach. Good menu, in house brews, outdoor seating.
Great live music, orange crushes, and nightlife. Fantastic breakfast or brunch spot, with a "make your own" bloody mary bar. Seating may be difficult during the summer months, so put your name in early!
106 locals recommend
The Starboard
2009 DE-1Great live music, orange crushes, and nightlife. Fantastic breakfast or brunch spot, with a "make your own" bloody mary bar. Seating may be difficult during the summer months, so put your name in early!
Fun bar, great bartenders, and the barstools have the best lumbar support in Dewey. Food menu is "pub" style. The mozzarella sticks and chicken sandwiches are a must have!
Dewey Beach Country Club
1705 Coastal HwyFun bar, great bartenders, and the barstools have the best lumbar support in Dewey. Food menu is "pub" style. The mozzarella sticks and chicken sandwiches are a must have!
Best crab cake on the east coast! Relaxing "small town" bar feel, great place to escape the big crowds on a night out.
68 locals recommend
Woody's Dewey Beach
1904 Coastal HwyBest crab cake on the east coast! Relaxing "small town" bar feel, great place to escape the big crowds on a night out.
Fun outdoor porch, unique healthy eating options, and inexpensive beer! Birthplace of the "beer shooter". Located ocean side off coastal highway in the heart of Dewey Beach.
Gary's Dewey Beach Grill / 38° -75° Brewing
2000 Coastal HighwayFun outdoor porch, unique healthy eating options, and inexpensive beer! Birthplace of the "beer shooter". Located ocean side off coastal highway in the heart of Dewey Beach.
Fun place to do during the day and night, often featuring live music. Great nightlife and and bay views. All sand - wear flops! Located bayside in the middle of Dewey Beach.
19 locals recommend
NorthBeach
125 McKinley StFun place to do during the day and night, often featuring live music. Great nightlife and and bay views. All sand - wear flops! Located bayside in the middle of Dewey Beach.
Great raw bar and selection of oysters. Known for their Espresso Martinis! Located ocean side right on coastal highway in the middle of Dewey Beach.
106 locals recommend
The Starboard
2009 DE-1Great raw bar and selection of oysters. Known for their Espresso Martinis! Located ocean side right on coastal highway in the middle of Dewey Beach.
Vanderwendes at Dewey
23 Bellevue StGreat place for ice cream in the middle of Dewey Beach!
6 min drive or 12 min Jolley Trolley ride from Dewey into Rehoboth Beach. Located on Rehoboth Avenue. Amazing sushi and outdoor porch seating!
74 locals recommend
Cultured Pearl the Restaurant
301 Rehoboth Ave6 min drive or 12 min Jolley Trolley ride from Dewey into Rehoboth Beach. Located on Rehoboth Avenue. Amazing sushi and outdoor porch seating!
7 min drive or 12 min Jolley Trolley ride from Dewey into Rehoboth Beach. Locals favorite for sushi.
49 locals recommend
Stingray Sushi Bar + Asian Grill
59 Lake Ave7 min drive or 12 min Jolley Trolley ride from Dewey into Rehoboth Beach. Locals favorite for sushi.
On Rehoboth Ave. 6 min drive or 12 min Jolley Trolley ride. Fantastic breakfast.
80 locals recommend
Egg
510 Rehoboth AveOn Rehoboth Ave. 6 min drive or 12 min Jolley Trolley ride. Fantastic breakfast.
MezCali Taquería Y Mezcal Bar
1205 Coastal HwyDelicious Mexican cuisine on the south end of Dewey Beach.
Unique hidden gem, featuring rooftop dining. Located ocean side on coastal highway in the south side of Dewey Beach.
Two Seas Restaurant
1300 Coastal HwyUnique hidden gem, featuring rooftop dining. Located ocean side on coastal highway in the south side of Dewey Beach.
Sharky's Grill & BBQ
1508 Coastal HwyNice little breakfast and lunch spot in the middle of Dewey.
Good selection of specialty pizzas, strombolis, and Italian classics. Located ocean side in the Dagsworthy Street shopping area right off coastal highway in the middle of Dewey Beach.
Franco's Pizza & Pasta
1810 Coastal HighwayGood selection of specialty pizzas, strombolis, and Italian classics. Located ocean side in the Dagsworthy Street shopping area right off coastal highway in the middle of Dewey Beach.
Good take out spot for a wing night. Lots of different flavors. Located ocean side in the Dagsworthy Street shopping area right off coastal highway in the middle of Dewey Beach.
Wings To Go
1814 Coastal HwyGood take out spot for a wing night. Lots of different flavors. Located ocean side in the Dagsworthy Street shopping area right off coastal highway in the middle of Dewey Beach.
Low cost breakfast place in the north side of Dewey Beach, open til 2pm. Pancakes, steak n eggs, and the best chocolate milk.
6 locals recommend
Sunrise Restaurant
2300 Coastal HwyLow cost breakfast place in the north side of Dewey Beach, open til 2pm. Pancakes, steak n eggs, and the best chocolate milk.
Hearty Italian, great pizza, located on coastal highway in the middle of Dewey Beach. Nice “low key” bar if you need to escape the crowds.
Mama Maria's Restaurant and Beach Bar
1608 DE-1Hearty Italian, great pizza, located on coastal highway in the middle of Dewey Beach. Nice “low key” bar if you need to escape the crowds.
Easy take out breakfast spot in the middle of Dewey Beach across the highway from the Starboard.
Baked in Dewey
2000 Coastal HwyEasy take out breakfast spot in the middle of Dewey Beach across the highway from the Starboard.
Just opened for Summer 2023! This beautifully decorated finer dining establishment is known for it's fantastic seafood and cocktails!
Starboard Claw
Just opened for Summer 2023! This beautifully decorated finer dining establishment is known for it's fantastic seafood and cocktails!
Charming, Mexican cuisine based local restaurant in Dewey Beach! They are known for their mouth-watering flavored margaritas, unique menu, and friendly staff!
Dewey Eat
Charming, Mexican cuisine based local restaurant in Dewey Beach! They are known for their mouth-watering flavored margaritas, unique menu, and friendly staff!
New ownership, same Mama C for Summer 2023! Convenient place to get pizza on the go, or full pies for a night in.
Starboard Sauced
New ownership, same Mama C for Summer 2023! Convenient place to get pizza on the go, or full pies for a night in.
The Dewey Post
Great spot for breakfast, lunch, and coffee!
Entertainment
6 minute drive North on coastal highway in Rehoboth. Fun Waterpark, especially if you have kids.
126 locals recommend
Jungle Jim's
36944 Country Club Rd6 minute drive North on coastal highway in Rehoboth. Fun Waterpark, especially if you have kids.
10 minute drive north on coastal highway in Rehoboth. Fun place to go-cart and minigolf.
69 locals recommend
Midway Speedway Park
18645 Coastal Hwy10 minute drive north on coastal highway in Rehoboth. Fun place to go-cart and minigolf.
10 minute drive north into Rehoboth from Dewey. Great movie place for a rainy day at the beach.
97 locals recommend
Movies At Midway
18585 Coastal Hwy10 minute drive north into Rehoboth from Dewey. Great movie place for a rainy day at the beach.
Nick’s Mini Golf
2200 Coastal HwyFun little mini golf course on the north side of Dewey Beach.
Skim boarding, paddle boarding, and surf lessons available! Great shopping selection of both men’s and women’s swimsuits and clothing, as well as skim and surf boards, kite boards, paddleboards, kayaks and more. Located off coastal highway at the north end split in Dewey Beach.
11 locals recommend
East of Maui
104 St Louis StSkim boarding, paddle boarding, and surf lessons available! Great shopping selection of both men’s and women’s swimsuits and clothing, as well as skim and surf boards, kite boards, paddleboards, kayaks and more. Located off coastal highway at the north end split in Dewey Beach.
Look online to book jet skis, parasail, and boat rentals in Dewey Beach.
Rehoboth Bay Marina Ventures LLC
109 Collins AveLook online to book jet skis, parasail, and boat rentals in Dewey Beach.
All types of water sport fun, right in Dewey! Boat rentals, parasailing, jet ski rentals, Banana boat rides, and more. Right next to the Rusty Rudder in the volleyball area.
18 locals recommend
Dewey Beach Watersports
113 Dickinson AveAll types of water sport fun, right in Dewey! Boat rentals, parasailing, jet ski rentals, Banana boat rides, and more. Right next to the Rusty Rudder in the volleyball area.
Located on the Rehoboth Boardwalk. 7 minute drive, or 12 minute Jolley Trolley ride from Dewey. Great spot to take the kids!
9 locals recommend
Zelky's Beach Arcade, Central
101 S BoardwalkLocated on the Rehoboth Boardwalk. 7 minute drive, or 12 minute Jolley Trolley ride from Dewey. Great spot to take the kids!
Legendary live music and concert venue in the heart of Dewey Beach. Jam Session starts at 5pm every Saturday! Look online for their Summer Concert schedule. PRO TIP: don't wear flip flops (your toes will thank you). No longer cash only!
48 locals recommend
Bottle & Cork
1807 DE-1Legendary live music and concert venue in the heart of Dewey Beach. Jam Session starts at 5pm every Saturday! Look online for their Summer Concert schedule. PRO TIP: don't wear flip flops (your toes will thank you). No longer cash only!
Located in the heart of the Rehoboth Boardwalk. 7 minute drive or 12 minute Jolley Trolley ride from Dewey.
152 locals recommend
Funland
6 Delaware AveLocated in the heart of the Rehoboth Boardwalk. 7 minute drive or 12 minute Jolley Trolley ride from Dewey.
Rooftop mini golf course located in the middle of the Rehoboth Boardwalk. 7 minute drive or 12 minute Jolley Trolley ride from Dewey.
6 locals recommend
Ryan's Mini Golf
1 Delaware AveRooftop mini golf course located in the middle of the Rehoboth Boardwalk. 7 minute drive or 12 minute Jolley Trolley ride from Dewey.
Nice fishing spot located 8 min south down coastal highway from Dewey.
21 locals recommend
Indian River Inlet
Nice fishing spot located 8 min south down coastal highway from Dewey.
If you’re renting a boat take a 20 min cruise over to Paradise for live music, good food, and a nice atmosphere! Located across the bay in Millsboro, DE.
43 locals recommend
Paradise Grill
27344 Bay RdIf you’re renting a boat take a 20 min cruise over to Paradise for live music, good food, and a nice atmosphere! Located across the bay in Millsboro, DE.
Launching bayside on the south end of Dewey Beach, the Octolounge is a locals favorite for private charter boat rides around the Rehoboth Bay. Whether it’s a day trip to the popular Sandbar area, a Sunset cruise, or boat-bar hopping between Irish Eyes of Lewes and Paradise Grill of Long Neck, a day on the bay is always a day we’ll spent. Call Bailey at 443,299,9964 to book.
109 Collins Ave
109 Collins AvenueLaunching bayside on the south end of Dewey Beach, the Octolounge is a locals favorite for private charter boat rides around the Rehoboth Bay. Whether it’s a day trip to the popular Sandbar area, a Sunset cruise, or boat-bar hopping between Irish Eyes of Lewes and Paradise Grill of Long Neck, a day on the bay is always a day we’ll spent. Call Bailey at 443,299,9964 to book.
Parasail, jet ski rentals, banana boat rides, paddleboarding, and more! Fun for the whole family!
18 locals recommend
Dewey Beach Watersports
113 Dickinson AveParasail, jet ski rentals, banana boat rides, paddleboarding, and more! Fun for the whole family!
Skim and surf lessons available! They also provide Dewey Beach Bonfire services, and can take care of the permit, set-up, chairs, and clean up!
Dewey Beach Surf Shop
2103 Coastal HwySkim and surf lessons available! They also provide Dewey Beach Bonfire services, and can take care of the permit, set-up, chairs, and clean up!
Shopping
Great selection of clothing, body boards, surf boards, skim boards, and more, located in the heart of Dewey. Lessons available.
Dewey Beach Surf Shop
2103 Coastal HwyGreat selection of clothing, body boards, surf boards, skim boards, and more, located in the heart of Dewey. Lessons available.
7 minute drive or 12 minute Jolley Trolley ride from Dewey. Great shops and restaurant. Jolly Trolley round trip from Dewey for a small fee! Fun ride for the kids too.
11 locals recommend
Rehoboth Avenue
Rehoboth Avenue7 minute drive or 12 minute Jolley Trolley ride from Dewey. Great shops and restaurant. Jolly Trolley round trip from Dewey for a small fee! Fun ride for the kids too.
The Rehoboth Boardwalk is about a 7 minute drive or 12 minute Jolley Trolley ride from Dewey.
12 locals recommend
North Boardwalk
North BoardwalkThe Rehoboth Boardwalk is about a 7 minute drive or 12 minute Jolley Trolley ride from Dewey.
Cool little surf shop with umbrella rentals on coastal highway in the middle of Dewey Beach. There’s also umbrella rentals on the beach from the shack attendants.
Dewey Surf Shanty
1508 DE-1Cool little surf shop with umbrella rentals on coastal highway in the middle of Dewey Beach. There’s also umbrella rentals on the beach from the shack attendants.
Tons of different Outlets to shop in Rehoboth! Great for a rainy day, and any bargain hunter!
265 locals recommend
Tanger Outlets Rehoboth Beach
36470 Seaside Outlet DriveTons of different Outlets to shop in Rehoboth! Great for a rainy day, and any bargain hunter!
Convenient store with beach trip essentials right off coastal highway in the middle of Dewey.
The Little Store
1600 Coastal HwyConvenient store with beach trip essentials right off coastal highway in the middle of Dewey.
Jeremiah's Beach Party
1707 Coastal HwyBlow up floats, souvenirs, beach supplies, Dewey gear.
Great selection of men's and women's swim wear, surf brand attire, surfboards, skim boards, paddleboards, kite boards, and more!
11 locals recommend
East of Maui
104 St Louis StGreat selection of men's and women's swim wear, surf brand attire, surfboards, skim boards, paddleboards, kite boards, and more!
On the Outskirts of Town
These places are out of Dewey but just a short drive away.
10 minute drive south. Very cool outdoor dining and beach bar. Live music often!
25 locals recommend
Hammerheads Dockside
39413 Inlet Rd10 minute drive south. Very cool outdoor dining and beach bar. Live music often!
10 min drive south. Very cool outdoor beach bar and restaurant - huge! Public beach access as well, with a public changing area.
68 locals recommend
Big Chill Beach Club
27099 Coastal Hwy10 min drive south. Very cool outdoor beach bar and restaurant - huge! Public beach access as well, with a public changing area.
The locals favorite breakfast place. 10 min drive north on coastal highway in Rehoboth but worth it!
16 locals recommend
Surf Bagel
18675 Coastal HwyThe locals favorite breakfast place. 10 min drive north on coastal highway in Rehoboth but worth it!
A locals favorite for Mexican dining in Lewes. 16 min drive
125 locals recommend
Agave Mexican Restaurant
137 2nd StA locals favorite for Mexican dining in Lewes. 16 min drive
Natural, undeveloped beach located south of Dewey Beach. Parking is available for a small fee. Dune environment, so please be respectful of the ecosystem. Nice place if you're looking for a much less crowded beach.
Keybox Road
Keybox RoadNatural, undeveloped beach located south of Dewey Beach. Parking is available for a small fee. Dune environment, so please be respectful of the ecosystem. Nice place if you're looking for a much less crowded beach.
Sightseeing
Cape Henlopen State Park
15099 Cape Henlopen Dr18 minute drive, beautiful trails and sightseeing
History buff's delight! Lewes, DE, located 20 minutes north was the first Town in the first State of America! See historical homes, churches, artifacts, and more. Visit the Lewes Historical Society website for additional information.
15 locals recommend
Lewes Historic District
History buff's delight! Lewes, DE, located 20 minutes north was the first Town in the first State of America! See historical homes, churches, artifacts, and more. Visit the Lewes Historical Society website for additional information.
Nice place to go for walk or run along the lake. Gorgeous homes to gawk at. If you're up for a long walk, head north and bear right at the fork to stay along silver lake and make your way into Rehoboth Beach.
Silver Lake
Nice place to go for walk or run along the lake. Gorgeous homes to gawk at. If you're up for a long walk, head north and bear right at the fork to stay along silver lake and make your way into Rehoboth Beach.
Golf
Low cost, no shirt no shoes style par 3 course. Bring a cooler of drinks and a few clubs and you’re set!
17 locals recommend
Midway Par 3 Golf Course
34578 Pinnacle RdLow cost, no shirt no shoes style par 3 course. Bring a cooler of drinks and a few clubs and you’re set!
Bear Trap Dunes Golf/Beach Villas
1 October Glory AveBayside Resort Golf Club
12021 North Haven Drive