Henlopen City Oyster House
Seafood Restaurant$$$$
Rehoboth Beach
"We love the lobster roll and the fried oysters are delicious."(10 Tips)
"Hands down the best Oyster and Fish House in Rehoboth.Great Oysters!"(32 Tips)
"Best clams I've ever had! Lobster Mac and cheese was awesome too."(5 Tips)
"The Lobster Reuben is great."(3 Tips)
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Pilgrim 🛣July 28, 2018DELICIOUS meal, had a party of eight & everyone had something different. The creamed corn & crab cakes were to die for! Don’t bock at the $99 crab legs, they are HUGE. 2” thick pieces of crabmeat!
Dana DJuly 17, 2012Primarily East coast oysters rule the raw bar and selections change daily. Grab a few dozen @ Happy Hour from 3-5. Great microbrews from local Dogfish Head & more. Lobster mac 'n cheese is glorious.
Tasteful TravelerMay 4, 2016Great Happy hour, good selection raw bar, buffalo shrimp is different take on standard, Amy behind the bar is excellent.
Hilary SedgwickSeptember 26, 2015Creamed corn is the best I've had, oysters were amazing and the lobster roll was so good. Can't say enough good things about this spot. Between the food and the friendly staff.
- Tasteful TravelerMay 4, 2016Try the steamed shrimp and clams at Happy Hour. Always a good draft on special too for HH
Kian Lam KhoMay 4, 2018Love this bustling casual seafood restaurant. Oyster is everywhere on the menu. I love it! From the fresh daily oyster list to oyster stew and oyster po'boy. Grill sea bass was excellent as well.
C BOctober 18, 2019The best oysters ever . Great Atmosphere and bartender was lively and made great drinks it was a good feel everyone there was having fun the menu was very enticing
Jess SAugust 21, 2014Perfect post beach eats. Gorg interior & phenom service. Try the oyster sampler, old bay shrimp, lobster roll & a glass of Albariño or 1 of 50+ craft beers. Skip the lobster mac&cheese.- Charletta Speaks-FloydJune 14, 2017We love the lobster roll and the fried oysters are delicious. Also, the ginormous King Crab Legs are my Dad's favorite.
Bradley MabeSeptember 10, 2014Great selection of oysters, from East & West coast locations. All the food is great and the staff works hard to make sure you're happy.
- Tasteful TravelerSeptember 14, 2014Great happy hour, but only til 5. Amy the bartender will take good care of you. Try the shrimp and the clams at HH... delish!
Best happy hour in Rehoboth, but get here a little before 3 if you want a seat!
Anna SotnikovaAugust 19, 2016Oysters are really fresh; happy hour is a good deal. Culinary wise the dinner was a bit dissappointing: tried lobster roll and soft shell crabs.- D VolpApril 2, 2021Amazing Lobster Reuben, Lobster roll, Mac n cheese & pulled pork sandwich!! Key lime pie was great & Beignets were ok.
Nicole McKinneyJuly 10, 2014Seriously amazing happy hour (3-6pm) - you can't beat $7-$8 for 1/2 dozen oysters, 1/2 pound of shrimp, 1lb of clams, etc. Plus 2.50 domestic bottles!
Shannon FergusonAugust 20, 2011Happy hour 3-6pm with $3 bottled craft beers, $3.50 rail drinks, $3 sliders, and $6 for 1/2 lb steamed spice shrimp. Gorgeous, scrumptious, friendly & fun! Be prepared to wait during summer!
Lindsay MohlerOctober 16, 2012Staff is incredibly helpful and knowledgeable. Atmosphere is casual and fun. Oyster house lived up to its name with the salty oysters I love. Yum!
Fernando MSeptember 17, 2013Might be one of the best restaurants we've ever been in the US. The lobster rolls and the Hawaiian spearfish were just unbelievable!
WineCountryMuseMay 25, 2014The seafood chowder is amazing! It's like a crab soup with tons of seafood.
Rachel LJune 2, 2019Loved the lobster roll. Great shellfish selection. Clam steamers were also awesome
Paul CunninghamDecember 7, 2014Nice place. Good lobster roll and shrimp po boy, though the remoulade should have had some spicier. Great beer list.
Aly BDecember 3, 2012Red flag with the full craft brew kegs stored in the bathrooms. They have to be taken to where the tap lines are; I'm not cool with piss in my walk-in or keg box.
Eric JawAugust 11, 2014Lobster mac and cheese! The lobster were super huge pieces and full of flavor
Deborah SchmidtOctober 11, 2022The smoked fish appetizer is sooo good! Also, try the Corpse Reviver cocktail!
ShawnSeptember 9, 2016Happy Hour is a lot of fun, but make sure you get there for when it opens at 3!- Emily SchetmanJune 15, 2016Consistently our favorite restaurant in Rehoboth! Phenomenal shellfish-- try the potluck!
Dan FreedmanAugust 10, 2014Everything I've eaten has been very good. Great service too. A little too small of a place, though.- Emily SchetmanAugust 31, 2014Love this place. Best clams I've ever had! Lobster Mac and cheese was awesome too.
F IretonApril 5, 2014Good oysters. Incredibly slow getting a dozen out though. Maybe we shouldn't have ordered the MA oysters? We have been told twice they would be up shortly.
The po boys are awesome. Love the clams and ratatouille as well!
Gee NJanuary 1, 2014Be careful about giving your friends the pickled in cloves jalapeño from the awesome bloody mary.
The lobster Reuben was sent down from heaven for all to enjoy!! Delicious!!!
Christy LJuly 17, 2012Outstanding!! Excellent service. Excellent food. Loved the raw bar & soft shell crabs.
Max 🐵August 7, 2015Stuffy atmosphere. Too busy to seat one person. Can't take oysters to go for 'health reasons'?
Greg SkipperMay 11, 2013The best, but get here early for Happy Hour, or prepare to eat oysters standing up.
Thomas McNultyJuly 7, 2012Try the Fried Scallops - With Rum Plantain Mash, Jicama-Jalapeño slaw and Bacon Caramel
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Henlopen City Oyster House
50 Wilmington Ave (2cnd street)
Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
United States
Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
United States
Closed until Noon (Show more)
- Mon–Thu, Sun
- Noon–9:00 PM
- Fri–Sat
- Noon–9:30 PM
(302) 260-9193
Features
Reservations
No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express)
Outdoor Seating
No
Food & Drink
Menus
Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Full Bar, Cocktails
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