No. 1 · Lewes
The Surfing Crab
Lewes Route 1. Waterman-family lineage back to 1961 and every crab steamed to order.
The lists · updated 2026-08-01
Best crabs at the Delaware beaches
Fenwick to Lewes ranked. Slower Lower's steamed-crab rooms by the review record.
Delaware lost crab houses this decade. Fenwick has none left and Bethany's Blue Crab closed after 22 summers. Here is what remains, ranked by the review record.
No. 2 · Bethany Beach
Mickey's Family Crab House
Bethany's 36th summer. The steadiest crab record on this stretch.
No. 4 · Rehoboth Beach
Claws Seafood House
The in-town Rehoboth pick. Posted a $49.99 all-you-can-eat on Facebook this summer.
No. 5 · Rehoboth Beach
The Crab House
The Route 1 volume room. Posts $69 all-you-can-eat on its own site.
