Delaware's crab shack scene is one of the best parts of living in the First State. Our no-frills hole-in-the-wall restaurants serve up the best crabs you'll ever get to try. For some of our favorite blue claws, head to The Surfing Crab in Lewes.
The Surfing Crab is one of the best crab shacks in Delaware, and you'll find it busy all season long with hungry Delawareans picking their fill of fresh Blue Claw crabs.
You'll feel at home the moment you walk in - we're all family here! The communal atmosphere is one fo the things that makes The Surfing Crab stand out in a state that's jam-packed with crab shacks.
The real reason that the Surfing Crab is a local favorite, though, is that they serve the best crabs in town. You can't fool a Delawarean, and only the freshest, meatiest blue claws are served up here.
Order them by the dozen and pair them with your favorite sides for a crab feast you'll be thinking about for days to come!
If crabs are, somehow, not your favorite food, you'll appreciate the variety of seafood (and landfood) dishes on their menu as alternates to picking blue claws. Everything served here is fresh and tasty, so you can't really go wrong.
To add a little something fun to your meal, order a cocktail or a cold brew, and save room for dessert, too! Crabs, craft beer, and cake - those are truly the essentials in life.
The Surfing Crab doesn't accept reservations, but you should call ahead to confirm their hours and crab availability. Since they bring them in fresh, they're at the mercy of the bay or ocean. When they do have fresh crabs in, though, they're the best in the state!
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