LEWES, DE - When you are driving toward the Delaware beaches and craving an authentic, hands-on crab feast, it is impossible to miss the big blue building sitting at 16723 Coastal Hwy in Lewes, DE 19958. Known to locals and seasonal vacationers alike as The Surfing Crab Restaurant and Bar, this roadside staple instantly sets the tone for a classic summer meal. Equipped with picnic tables and barstools, the restaurant offers a lively, casual atmosphere that makes it the ideal spot to roll up your sleeves and enjoy a messy, relaxed seafood dinner with family and friends.
Heavy Mediums, Perfect Seasoning, and All-You-Can-Eat Options
While many beach seafood spots boast about their sizing, The Surfing Crab backs it up with some of the most impressive steamed-to-order blue crabs on the coast. During our latest sit-down, we ordered a dozen of their medium crabs, and the weight of the crabs blew me away. They were hands down the heaviest mediums I have ever been served, packed brim-to-brim with sweet, dense meat and coated in perfectly seasoned shore spices. In all honesty, their mediums easily would have been graded as jumbo crabs at almost any other seafood establishment.
For diners arriving with an even bigger appetite, the restaurant also features a popular all-you-can-eat crab option that looked phenomenal at neighboring tables. One important piece of advice for serious seafood hunters: if your party has its heart set on securing larger crabs, please call ahead early to reserve your sizing before they sell out for the evening.
Standout Hospitality and Proactive Table Service
Tackling a pile of steamed crabs can get messy quickly, so attentive table service is essential for a comfortable night out. The attentive and friendly staff here operated with remarkable efficiency even during a packed dinner rush. Our server, Jonathan, was absolutely awesome from start to finish. He and the rest of the floor team worked together seamlessly, continually stopping by to clean out empty crab buckets, restock paper towels, and ensure our table was comfortable throughout the meal.
The Verdict
The Surfing Crab Restaurant and Bar delivers everything you could want in a Delaware crab house: exceptionally heavy crabs, flawless coastal seasoning, a fun roadside vibe, and top-tier hospitality that never leaves you sitting in shell clutter. Whether you are opting for their heavy mediums, diving into the all-you-can-eat feast, or grabbing drinks at the bar, this Lewes seafood staple is a mandatory stop on Coastal Highway.
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