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    The Starboard

    4.0 (422 reviews)
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    THE STARBOARD ATMOSPHERE

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    Loud
    Casual
    Happy hour specials
    Good for kids

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    BLT & Sands Tots
    Matthew U.

    My first night in Dewey and my first time in the area for not work, I decided to dine at a place I had never had the chance to before. I walked up the street from my hotel and came in here. I asked for a table for one and was taken inside. With menu in hand I looked it over. I was greeted by my server promptly to take my drink order. I have to say that the customer service here is top notch and they made sure that I was taken care of at all times. The only thing I was a little out of place was when I noticed that the room I was dining in was gong to be used for live music later. I felt like I was going t be rushed, but I was not. After looking over the menu I went with the Classic BLT and Sands' Tots. The menu description had me sold for the tots and I always love me a BLT. I asked for it all to come out at once since the BLT comes served with Ruffles. The BLT was perfect. The ratio of ingredients were perfect and the sandwich overall was on point. But, and as you can guess, the star of this meal were the tots. I'm always a tots fan, but these tots were over the top. Sands' Tots are from NBC Sports and Golf Channel's Steve Sands. They are smothered with melted cheese, bacon, scallions, and sour cream. It comes with a ranch for dipping which was the perfect way to cool down the saltiness of the bacon. I mean, I was already being baconed out with the sandwich and this was a bit over the top. I ended up taking these back to my room with me because the tots could serve as a meal by itself. Even the second time around the tots held up. Great place to dine, probably even better to spend a night out at.

    Sara B.

    Starboard does it all. This is a fun place for a night out but it's also a really reliable place to grab some high quality bar food for dinner or brunch. I always get the southwest chicken wrap and sub the spicy grilled chicken for chicken tenders, and it's always a 10 outta 10. You can find all of the bar classics like wings and burgers, but they also do a really healthy and fresh salad. There's a pretty large kids menu and my kids devoured their grilled cheese and tenders. At night it's a scene - you can usually expect to see a great cover band. Pair that with a crush and you cannot go wrong. Starboard is a Dewey institution.

    Arrt T.

    Good Reuben! Good rye, tasty sauerkraut, and plenty of meat! Nice little place to stop by near the beach. Lively atmosphere and they had a smorgasboard of stuff inside you can't miss. Oh and also a large menu!

    Shrimp salad
    Madeline Z.

    We came to eat at the starboard for dinner so then we'd miss the late night bar line to enter! We were celebrating my friends birthday and this was a very fun spot- our waitress was so fun, the vibes were great, nice music as well. The food was good - nothing to write home about, but the energy in the place absolutely makes it worth going back! They're known for their 'crush' drinks, and the grapefruit crush was our table favorite.

    Sand fries!! So yummy.

    Thursday evening at 5:30. Service has been amazing from the time we were greeted at the door! Drinks are great. We got two appetizers. Sand fries and buffalo chicken egg rolls. Both great portions and great taste. Would recommend a visit!!

    Crab dip
    Will M.

    Seemed to be the most popular spot to day drink or night time party in Dewey beach. It has secrets of ocean city vibes just smaller. A lot of bar stations and all have the fresh juice squeezer. Service moves quick. A good mix of American and seafood classic dishes. The crab worked with the burger surprisingly really well.

    Caesar salad with shrimp
    Julia

    Came here for dinner to avoid the line on a Saturday night!! (I've waited 2.5 hours during the summer before) Definitely one of my favorite night spots, the bar vibe is unmatched! Dinner food is so so, I prefer the breakfast here, but wasn't super hungry so I got a BLT and it was okay but you come for the vibe and the drinks! Orange crush here is the best ever! Servers are always fun and attentive. Will be returning many, many times

    Temima N.

    We drove to the beach today not expecting much for lunch. We've gone to ocean city before so I thought the portion size would be around the same but I surprised that it was a lot larger than I thought. I was full almost the entire day. The crab cake was decent & I enjoyed my meal overall. Would prob go to a diff place nearby just to try but this was a good casual lunch spot.

    Brisket egg potato skillet
    Alex F.

    If you're looking for a place to eat I probably wouldn't recommend but definitely a fun beach town bar. Grabbed breakfast before heading to the beach and the food was very average. I had a skillet with potatoes eggs and brisket. The potatoes were pretty flavorless and mushy, the eggs were fine, and the brisket was tender but had very little flavor. With all of that being said the drinks we got with breakfast were pretty good, I had the chili mango crush. We also ended up coming back the same night when they shift to more of a bar than restaurant and it was really fun. They had an awesome band playing live music and we had a great night.

    Alex P.

    Giving an update to my last review. We tried out the starboard for dinner and drinks only this time around. Food was great, I had the buffalo chicken sandwich. They have patio seating with fans which was nice. Service was great and drinks reasonably priced. Didn't go back for the night life due to the poor experience last time i was in town, but it's definitely not too bad for dinner or lunch if in the area.

    Greg S.

    Food: with an extensive menu...you can't go wrong. Food and drinks ...360 of greatness. Great drinks. Great food. I had a dish that was as if a smash burger and eggs Benedict had a kid. Delicious. I also had 2 drinks. Drink 1: watermelon crush. Really refreshing from the beach heat. Drink 2: the thing that they're known for...their bloody marry. This one could've been a meal within itself w the candied bacon in all. Service: our go to guy! Douggy fresh. Very personable. Great attitude all around. Ambiance: great location. Ample enough space for large crowds. And if you happen to forget your CC...no worries...as it will just go up on their forgotten cards wall. My family went here for my nieces 21st bday lunch. I would go back again.

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    Cool place. Great customer service and food was very good. A must place to stop if in area.

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    Great service and fantastic atmosphere. Love that you can eat outside but still have cover over you from the sun. The food was outstanding.

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    bouncer was rude. Bartenders take forever. music was horrible. its a shame the owner let his customers he as rude as they want to be.

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    Best orange crushes at the beach! The bands are entertaining and service is great. Always have lots of fun at the Starboard.

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    Always a fave!! Drinks are never the same unless you see Shelly, food is always delicious!! Little cramped when dining.

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    Dewey Beer Company

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    (439 reviews)
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    Great place to try some good cocktails and beer. Food is also great! Located in small beach town so…read moreeasily accessible via walking. Not much parking. Indoor bar and bar area, inside seating, and outdoor seating. They also have a ton of grab and go beers in coolers. Great selection of merchandise as well. We had the most terrific customer service experience! Our server was absolutely amazing. Just the friendliest and most sweet person. I believe his name was Ryan??? He's amazing (he lives 45 min away, has a baby on the way. He's also an Orioles/Ravens fan. Ask for him! Terrific. The drinks were great! Got the strawberry pretzel salad beers and a spicy margarita that was awesome. Nice to have the ability to get a drink other than beer. Ordered burgers, wings, and cheesesteak. Everything was delicious. Burgers were perfect - get the goat cheese one. Cheesesteak was huge! Wings were done perfectly as well. The fries are vinegar worthy too. Overall, terrific!!! Will be back.

    We came here for the vegan cheesesteak, and it did not disappoint! The roll was hearty, and the…read morefaux steak tips were one of the better brands out there. I could only eat half and brought the rest home for dinner on other night. Score! I also had a mango beer and that was amazing. Hubs enjoyed his burger and his beer. Overall a nice intro to the area for our week's stay. I'd come back. Cheers!

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    Dewey Beach Country Club

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    4.2
    (46 reviews)
    0.2 mi

    Located along main drag way of a small beach town. No outdoor seating. There's a bar and a small…read moredining area. Parking would be a problem (everyone knows how Dewey Beach parking goes). But, off season parking is much easier. Very friendly staff. It was a seat yourself place and there are tables with benches and chairs. We were greeted quickly. Seems as if the same person tending bar is the same who is serving the tables as well. Again, this was off season. She was very efficient and attentive. Very good customer service. Didn't order drinks, just ice tea, lemonade, and water. Ordered garlic parm wings (yummy), side of fries (should say trough full as it was such a generous portion), beef and cheddar sandwich with fries (get this - so tasty), a turkey burger (delicious and a mile high), chicken wrap, and a regular burger with no bun. Two of us got onion rings as a side. Everything comes with chips but can upgrade your sides. As far as taste, literally nothing put on our table was bad! Everything was delicious. You can't make a bad choice here. The menu does give a wide range of options so even a picky eater will find something. Such a down home nice local place to grab a bite. Very comfortable place with friendly vibes.

    Amazing. The spot is everything you want for a solid American sports style bar. The bar tenders…read moreand service staff are EXCEPTIONAL! They have a group of people who seem to love what they are doing and the are very good at it. The food. Awesome. Just a great scene that I look forward going to everytime I'm in Dewey.

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    Jimmy's Grille

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    2.7
    (149 reviews)
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    We've been going here for years and have never been disappointed! My favorites are the orange…read morecreamsicle crush and the fried chicken with cucumber salad!

    First time trying this place and I will have to give it another go the next time I'm in town…read more Especially during a time when there isn't live music. Not a diss to the live music, but because there won't be a communication barrier. I find it funny that they give you a menu when they seat you, but all you have to do is look up. The menu adorns the ceiling and definitely gives you a reason to be distracted. Be sure to ask what the market rate is on the items that state this. It can be a bit much, and will guide you in making a choice. I went with a classic cheeseburger...by mistake. Why by mistake you ask. That communication barrier because of the live music came into play. I said what I wanted, and could not hear the next part. I am assuming that I was asked how I want it prepared. I said medium. But what probably actually happened was she had asked how I wanted it cooked and what I wanted it topped with. When the cheeseburger showed up, it was plain as plain could be. If I was able to hear I would have gotten lettuce, onion and pickle. I was able to ask for some mustard. Ketchup was already on the table. It tasted a bit bland, but that was mostly my fault. Fresh cut fries were the perfect pairing. Easy cleanup here too.

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    Love the space design , feels like local tropical paradise
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    Rehoboth Ale House On the Mile

    4.0
    (51 reviews)
    0.6 mi
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    They were short staffed but the manager came over and said sit wherever you like. Maybe a sign…read morewould have made it easier. The manager brought us menus and explained again they were short staffed and the server would be over. As busy as the server was, she offered suggestions on drinks and food. The burgers, wings and tacos were all good. My friend thought the tacos were a little spicy so the server brought her more lime creme. It's your typical pub with tvs a bar and some very comfortable sitting against the wall. All staff was very friendly and I was very impressed with our very overworked server. That smile never left her face. The manager stopped by a few times also which was also nice!

    We had a horrible experience on 7/1/26 when we came with a large party (9) to enjoy dinner and…read morewatch the USA World Cup game. Our waitress was good, the food and drinks were decent, it was crowded & hectic because of the game and my husband had previously asked 2 waitresses if they could get 2 of the tvs in front of us changed to the World Cup game. They said they would and after 20 minutes and the game having started, but the 2 tvs hadn't been changed. My husband asked another waitress if we could talk to the manager about the TVs getting changed. A few minutes later the manager came storming out, and asked in a very rude and aggressive tone of voice,"who's got a problem with the tvs?!" My husband started to try to ask about if it was possible to change the tv and he began yelling loudly and aggressively at my husband, in front of the entire restaurant that he would not change the tvs and wrongly accused my husband of yelling at his staff. My husband tried to talk calmly to this man, but he just yelled louder. Our entire table was somewhat traumatized and shocked by how verbally abusive this man was to my husband. My husband even stood up as the manager was yelling because he thought that this man was going to take a swing at him. This man should not have a job in customer service or management. I understand that it was a busy and hectic night but there is no excuse for being verbally abusive to your customers. My husband also tried to talk to the manager about 15 minutes later about the incident in hopes that he would be calmer and to clarify that he wasn't yelling at his staff, but the manager refused to speak to him, stating he was too busy. We have frequented this restaurant and brought large parties there in the past but as long as this manger continues to be employed at this restaurant we will no longer be attending, nor can we recommend it to anyone. As locals who live here full time and want to support local restaurants we are saddened to say this- but this manager ruined our night and left us with a very bad memory and taste in our mouths that we don't want to repeat. We would appreciate the opportunity to talk to the owner directly about this incident.

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    Bar area
    Eggplant Parm sandwich and Blueberry salad.
    Eggplant Parm sandwich and Blueberry salad.
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