Guidebook for Lewes and Rehoboth Beach
Food Scene
One of my favorites in Lewes. Fun, casual, excellent food. Outdoor seating.
44 locals recommend
Striper Bites
107 Savannah RdOne of my favorites in Lewes. Fun, casual, excellent food. Outdoor seating.
Fun cafe and juice bar. I've never been disappointed, whether it was breakfast, lunch, snack, or early dinner. Adorable decor. Definitely a favorite!
53 locals recommend
Nectar Cafe & Juice Bar
111 Neils AlleyFun cafe and juice bar. I've never been disappointed, whether it was breakfast, lunch, snack, or early dinner. Adorable decor. Definitely a favorite!
Best breakfast spot. Total local hangout. Great sandwiches as well (the SLT "smoked salmon, lettuce, tomato" is amazing with home-made chips). House roasted coffee. A must!
38 locals recommend
Surf Bagel Restaurant
17382 Coastal HwyBest breakfast spot. Total local hangout. Great sandwiches as well (the SLT "smoked salmon, lettuce, tomato" is amazing with home-made chips). House roasted coffee. A must!
I love this place. It's often our first choice "Friday night, I don't want to cook, I don't want to spend a lot of money - let's chill and eat taco's instead" place. Buffalo Shrimp and the Grilled Shrimp tacos are my "go-to's".
27 locals recommend
Taco Reho
18784 Coastal HighwayI love this place. It's often our first choice "Friday night, I don't want to cook, I don't want to spend a lot of money - let's chill and eat taco's instead" place. Buffalo Shrimp and the Grilled Shrimp tacos are my "go-to's".
Lovely little cafe, gift shop and garden center. Go for dessert or (OMG) the bread. Specialty cheeses/foods and beautiful pottery (some local artists) are of note.
47 locals recommend
The Station on Kings
720 Kings HwyLovely little cafe, gift shop and garden center. Go for dessert or (OMG) the bread. Specialty cheeses/foods and beautiful pottery (some local artists) are of note.
This is one of our favorite places to stop when we are riding the bike trail. Located at the Ferry Terminal, you can not beat the views of Delaware Bay. The fact that the food is good is such a bonus. Plan your visit for sunset if possible!
26 locals recommend
Grain On The Rocks
43 Cape Henlopen DrThis is one of our favorite places to stop when we are riding the bike trail. Located at the Ferry Terminal, you can not beat the views of Delaware Bay. The fact that the food is good is such a bonus. Plan your visit for sunset if possible!
Another So Del favorite - Great food and lots of outdoor seating. We love the crab cakes and seafood stew. There is another Bluecoast in Bethany on Route One that has nice views of the marsh area, if you feel like taking the drive.
40 locals recommend
Bluecoast Seafood Grill & Raw Bar Rehoboth
30115 Veterans WayAnother So Del favorite - Great food and lots of outdoor seating. We love the crab cakes and seafood stew. There is another Bluecoast in Bethany on Route One that has nice views of the marsh area, if you feel like taking the drive.
Crust & Craft
18701 Coastal HwyGreat wood-fired pizza's, small plates, and craft beer.
Heirloom
212 Savannah RdPerfection. Truly. Please treat yourself.
Great little restaurant tucked away on side street off 2nd street in Lewes.
33 locals recommend
Kindle
111 Bank StGreat little restaurant tucked away on side street off 2nd street in Lewes.
One of my favorite in-town Rehoboth restaurants. Great food, drinks and vibe.
96 locals recommend
Henlopen City Oyster House
50 Wilmington AveOne of my favorite in-town Rehoboth restaurants. Great food, drinks and vibe.
Very popular Mexican restaurant. The original is on 2nd Street in Lewes and they just opened a larger restaurant on Route 1, just a few minutes from the cottage. Great tequila selection, good food at reasonable prices. Be prepared to wait for a table.
125 locals recommend
Agave Mexican Restaurant
137 2nd StVery popular Mexican restaurant. The original is on 2nd Street in Lewes and they just opened a larger restaurant on Route 1, just a few minutes from the cottage. Great tequila selection, good food at reasonable prices. Be prepared to wait for a table.
Confucius Chinese Cuisine
57 Wilmington AveUpscale Chinese. Excellent.
A good place for fresh fish, large portions and consistent quality. If you have room for dessert, the peanut butter pie or the bread pudding are worth sharing.
116 locals recommend
Big Fish Grill Rehoboth
20298 Coastal HwyA good place for fresh fish, large portions and consistent quality. If you have room for dessert, the peanut butter pie or the bread pudding are worth sharing.
DiFebo’s Restaurant Rehoboth
12 N 1st StVery good Italian food.
Roast their own coffee - ton of selections. Great pastries and fun staff. Located on second street...definitely a local hangout!
17 locals recommend
Notting Hill Coffee Roastery
124 2nd StRoast their own coffee - ton of selections. Great pastries and fun staff. Located on second street...definitely a local hangout!
Best oatmeal. Ever. And I don't even like oatmeal all that much!
16 locals recommend
The Point Coffee Shop & Bakery
37140 Rehoboth AveBest oatmeal. Ever. And I don't even like oatmeal all that much!
Love the outdoor seating near the fire pit. Part of the So-Del group, food is consistently good, drinks are generous and wait staff is friendly.
27 locals recommend
Fish On
17300 N Village Main BlvdLove the outdoor seating near the fire pit. Part of the So-Del group, food is consistently good, drinks are generous and wait staff is friendly.
Fun outdoor atmosphere for grown-ups and kids. Inside can be loud.
80 locals recommend
Crooked Hammock Brewery
36707 Crooked Hammock WayFun outdoor atmosphere for grown-ups and kids. Inside can be loud.
This delightful French bakery opens at 8am and I've yet to arrive and there not be a line... and for GOOD reason. I find it hard to get past the almond croissants but everything looks fabulous. There is one window for croissants and one window for crepes. Pick your fancy...or do both! It's vacation!! :-)
13 locals recommend
Café Papillon
42 Rehoboth AveThis delightful French bakery opens at 8am and I've yet to arrive and there not be a line... and for GOOD reason. I find it hard to get past the almond croissants but everything looks fabulous. There is one window for croissants and one window for crepes. Pick your fancy...or do both! It's vacation!! :-)
Big Oyster Brewery
1007 Kings HwyLocal brewery, fun "barn" atmosphere, great food.
A welcome new addition to 2nd Street in Lewes. Old pub atmosphere, old Lewes charm and great food and drinks.
Lewes Oyster House
A welcome new addition to 2nd Street in Lewes. Old pub atmosphere, old Lewes charm and great food and drinks.
Everything Else
What a treasure! So many trails to discover, for walking or jogging. Oh yea, there's also the beach...walk on (with bath house and grill) or drive on if you have required surf fishing tags and 4 wheel drive. We are SO lucky to have this park nearby. Way to go Delaware.
252 locals recommend
Cape Henlopen State Park
15099 Cape Henlopen DrWhat a treasure! So many trails to discover, for walking or jogging. Oh yea, there's also the beach...walk on (with bath house and grill) or drive on if you have required surf fishing tags and 4 wheel drive. We are SO lucky to have this park nearby. Way to go Delaware.
Funland
6 Delaware AveA local treasure. So fun, irregardless of age. Whack a mole for me.
Need something to do when it's raining or need a break from the beach? Bowling, arcade, food and drink. Great for families. Often has music on weekends.
86 locals recommend
Lefty's Alley & Eats
36450 Plaza BoulevardNeed something to do when it's raining or need a break from the beach? Bowling, arcade, food and drink. Great for families. Often has music on weekends.
Rent a bicycle and do this trail!! It's so beautiful and peaceful. The entire loop connects Lewes and Rehoboth and runs through Cape Henlopen State Park. There are places to stop and rest along the trail, whether in nature or at some of the local watering holes/restaurants.
59 locals recommend
Junction and Breakwater Trail
35536 Wolfe Neck RdRent a bicycle and do this trail!! It's so beautiful and peaceful. The entire loop connects Lewes and Rehoboth and runs through Cape Henlopen State Park. There are places to stop and rest along the trail, whether in nature or at some of the local watering holes/restaurants.
A mix of many vendors, this is a great place to shop for local finds, unique household items, clothing and beautiful produce.
26 locals recommend
The Brush Factory on Kings
830 Kings HwyA mix of many vendors, this is a great place to shop for local finds, unique household items, clothing and beautiful produce.
Old Screen Door
209 Monroe AveFun shop to for unique household decor, off the beaten path (but on the bike trail)
Love this place after a day at the beach (Delaware Seashore State Park). Have a cocktail and a bite to eat overlooking the ocean. Perfect!
68 locals recommend
Big Chill Beach Club
27099 Coastal HwyLove this place after a day at the beach (Delaware Seashore State Park). Have a cocktail and a bite to eat overlooking the ocean. Perfect!
The comfort bikes are just as the name suggests - perfect for the full bike trail loop! The people who own/work there are very knowledgeable and accomodating. They charge by the hour, 1/2 day, day or week. Nice people, fair pricing and quality equipment. If you do the full trail, reward yourself with lunch at Grain, located at the Ferry Terminal overlooking Delaware Bay - or any of the great restaurants along the way.
6 locals recommend
Seagreen Bicycle
209 Monroe AveThe comfort bikes are just as the name suggests - perfect for the full bike trail loop! The people who own/work there are very knowledgeable and accomodating. They charge by the hour, 1/2 day, day or week. Nice people, fair pricing and quality equipment. If you do the full trail, reward yourself with lunch at Grain, located at the Ferry Terminal overlooking Delaware Bay - or any of the great restaurants along the way.
Take a tour and while you're in Milton, walk around this small but cute little inland town.
90 locals recommend
Dogfish Head Craft Brewery
6 Village Center BoulevardTake a tour and while you're in Milton, walk around this small but cute little inland town.
Arts & Culture
Great Independent Films. Film Festival in November. Get tickets early!
7 locals recommend
Cinema Art Theater
17701 Dartmouth DrGreat Independent Films. Film Festival in November. Get tickets early!
Beautiful Grounds, amazing talent. Cottage tour in July and Outdoor art show in August. Many shows and events throughout the year. Definitely worth checking out!
18 locals recommend
Rehoboth Art League
12 Dodds LnBeautiful Grounds, amazing talent. Cottage tour in July and Outdoor art show in August. Many shows and events throughout the year. Definitely worth checking out!
Shopping
Tanger Outlets Rehoboth Beach
36470 Seaside Outlet DriveTax-free outlet shopping!!!
My favorite garden center! The plants are well loved and the staff is knowledgeable.
Wharton's Garden Center
35557 Airport RoadMy favorite garden center! The plants are well loved and the staff is knowledgeable.
Golf
I'm not a golfer, but I'm told by those that know that Baywood Greens is well worth the visit. Peter is vigorously nodding his head in agreement as I write this...
Baywood Greens
32267 Clubhouse WayI'm not a golfer, but I'm told by those that know that Baywood Greens is well worth the visit. Peter is vigorously nodding his head in agreement as I write this...
Neighborhoods
I’ve been in love with Lewes from the very first moment we met over 30 years ago. 1st town in the 1st state. Charming seaport town with an abundance of great restaurants and cute shops. Grab a coffee from Nottinghill or a fresh green juice from Nectar and go sit in the park by the canal, walk the labyrinth at St. Peter’s or immerse yourself in maritime history at the Zwaanendael Musuem. So worth a visit!
125 locals recommend
Lewes
I’ve been in love with Lewes from the very first moment we met over 30 years ago. 1st town in the 1st state. Charming seaport town with an abundance of great restaurants and cute shops. Grab a coffee from Nottinghill or a fresh green juice from Nectar and go sit in the park by the canal, walk the labyrinth at St. Peter’s or immerse yourself in maritime history at the Zwaanendael Musuem. So worth a visit!
The nation’s summer capital - and the reason most people come to the area. Sweet little boardwalk, lots of shopping and of course, the beach.
295 locals recommend
Rehoboth Beach
N BoardwalkThe nation’s summer capital - and the reason most people come to the area. Sweet little boardwalk, lots of shopping and of course, the beach.