The Lighthouse

4.5

14 Reviews

$30 and under

Seafood

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Great for outdoor dining
Kid-friendly
Good for groups

Step onto the Lighthouse Deck for the classic Dewey Beach experience and the best sunsets. Whether you're looking for Dewey's best Raw Bar, Sports Bar, our famous Orange Crush or just great seafood-inspired pub food, there's something for everybody at The Lighthouse Restaurant. We are also pet friendly!

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Additional information

Location
1301 Coastal Hwy, Dewey Beach, DE 19971
Phone number
(302) 227-4333
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Seafood, American
Hours of operation
Daily 11:00 am–11:00 pm
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Rob Sosnovich

Maryland Crab Soup$8.00
fresh lump crab / classic tomato broth / old bay / fresh vegetables
Smokin' Nachos$14.00
Crispy tortilla chips / warm queso / iceberg lettuce / house pico de gallo / chilled jalapenos / sour cream. Choice of: beef / chicken / pulled pork
Buffalo Shrimp$12.00
panko breaded shrimp / house buffalo sauce / bleu cheese dip
Lighthouse Wings$12.00
1lb. slow roasted / celery / bleu cheese dip / mild / hot / honey sriracha / old bay / ranch dust
Boardwalk Fries$8.00
hand cut potatoes / sea salt / side of malt vinegar
Steamed Shrimp$13.00
peel & eat gulf shrimp / steamed onions / fresh lemon / old bay / cocktail sauce

Raw Bar & Steamers

Herb-Garlic Steamed Clams$13.00
not available for take-out
Daily Roasted Oysters$12.00
not available for take-out
Chorizo & Roasted Garlic Mussels$12.00
not available for take-out
Raw Oysters
see selection sheet
- MP

Handcrafted Sandwiches & Tacos

Served with house made ranch dusted potato chips & homemade hot pickles — or Add boardwalk fries $2

The Cuban$13.00
applewood smoked ham / house pulled pork / homemade pickles / spicy mustard / smoked gouda / toasted ciabatta
Lighthouse Burger$12.00
8oz. fresh burger / leaf lettuce / farm tomato / choice of cheese / toasted brioche
Trio Street Tacos$14.00
old bay shrimp taco / mojo carnitas taco / pulled chicken taco / shredded lettuce / house pico de gallo / cheddar cheese / lime
Sunset Dog$7.00
gourmet all beef hot dog / house pickles / bourbon glazed onions / spicy mustard
Famous Lighthouse Crab Cake$17.00
all jumbo lump crab cake / leaf lettuce / farm tomato / house made tartar sauce / toasted brioche

Fresh Salads

Add: salmon $10 / grilled chicken $7 / grilled shrimp $9 / crab cake $12

Local Green$8.00
local mixed greens / farm tomatoes / cucumbers / shaved carrot / ruby onions / buttered croutons
The Caesar$8.00
wedged romaine hearts / shaved parmesan / buttered / croutons / roasted garlic cloves / traditional dressing

Main Meals

Thai Glazed Salmon$23.00
fresh atlantic salmon / roasted sesame broccoli / toasted rice / spicy thai chili glaze
Famous Lighthouse Crab Cakes$34.00
twin jumbo lump crab cakes / roasted corn salsa / chorizo potato hash / roasted red pepper coulis
Pan Seared Filet$31.00
hand cut 6oz filet / roasted fingerling potatoes / charred asparagus / garlic butter / crispy onions
Shrimp Fry$21.00
boardwalk fries / hot pickles / cocktail sauce

Beach Daze Fare

Chicken Tenders$8.00
boardwalk fries / homemade honey mustard / buttermilk ranch
Sunset Shrimp Salad$13.00
lemon-old bay shrimp salad / sweet onion / celery / leaf lettuce / farm tomato / brioche bun or sundried tomato wrap
Roasted Chicken Salad$11.00
slow roasted pulled chicken / toasted walnuts / celery / dried cranberry / leaf lettuce / farm tomato / brioche bun or sundried tomato wrap
Turkey Wrap$13.00
oven-roasted turkey breast / applewood bacon / cheddar cheese / house pico de gallo
Chicken Caesar Wrap$12.00
grilled or blackened chicken / chopped romaine lettuce / shaved parmesan / traditional dressing

Cans, Bottles & Seltzer

Coors Light (CO)$5.00
Yuengling Lager (PA)$5.00
Miller Life (WI)$5.00
Heineken NA (NL)$5.00
Bud Light (MO)$5.00
Michelob Ultra (MO)$5.00
Allagash White (ME)$7.00
White Claw Black Cherry (AZ)$6.00
White Claw Mango (AZ)$6.00
Corona (MX)$6.00
Sam Adams Seasonal (MA)$6.00

Bubbles & Grapes

Lunetta Prosecco (IT)
- 187ml$9.00
Chandon "Brut" (CA)
- 750ml$37.00
Veuve Clicquet "Brut"
- 750ml$95.00
Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio (IT)$10.00
Kendall Jackson "Vintner's Reserve" (CA) Chardonnay$10.00
La Crema "Sonoma Coast" Pinot Noir (CA)$10.00
Michael David "Freakshow" (CA) Cabernet Sauvignon$9.00
House Wines by the Glass$7.00

Signature Cocktails

Dewey's Legendary Orange Crush$9.00
this is the classic! svedka clementine vodka triple sec / fresh squeezed Oj / splash of sprite
Sunset Rocks Margarita$11.00
hornito's reposado / coinfreau / sour mix / splash of fresh Oj / salty rim
The Bayside Pirate$12.00
arrrrr matey! cruzan banana rum / cruzan strawberry rum / malibu coconut rum / pineapple grenadine / fresh squeezed Oj
Sunset Deck Grapefruit Crush$10.00
absolut grapefruit / fresh squeezed / grapefruit juice / orange liqueur / splash of sprite

What 14 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on all time ratings

4.1Food
4.5Service
4.7Ambience
4.2Value

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14 Reviews

G
Grace
Washington DC50 reviews
1.0
Dined on July 20, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
Don’t call canned claw meat crab LUMP. Not good. Really lost trust in this place.
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Grace
Washington DC50 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 1, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I know that my category review us all over the place., 1. there should be LESS food on the plate. 80% fries (too salty) v 20% protein leads to food waste. (e.g. fish and chips) 2. Service is great. 3. opentable has the restaurant on the system but restaurant says they're not. Confursed/ 4. bathroom needs cleaning.
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OpenTable Diner
Baltimore6 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 23, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful! Great menu selection. The crab fries and the salmon entree were delicious. Service was incredible.
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aaronw
Washington DC7 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 23, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
They are working a few kinks out with the re-opening, like the coffee maker wasn’t working, but everything was phenomenal! The food, the drinks, the ambiance and that view!!
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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia9 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 23, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We really enjoyed our meal here with a perfect view of the sunset over the bay. The crab cakes were outstanding and we also thoroughly enjoyed a selection of oysters and authentic boardwalk fries! The kitchen was very accommodating to a dietary restriction in our group, which we really appreciated. The atmosphere is fun and upbeat. The restaurant was just opening at the end of our vacation, or we probably would have worked our way through the whole menu night after night. By far, the best meal we had on our trip! Keep in mind they are just getting up and running, so if you encounter a few kinks (we didn’t), cut them some slack and have another round of drinks while you take in the view.
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OpenTable Diner VIP
Los Angeles4 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 14, 2020
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Our waitress was very nice, but the food was quite slow to arrive, and when it did, we got the appetizers just a couple minutes before our meals. They were very apologetic, and gave us a round of drinks on the house. The food was excellent! Atmosphere was nice (view of the sunset), but it could use some more greenery (palm trees or plants). It’s a bit stark at this point.
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OpenTable Diner VIP
Washington DC8 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 13, 2020
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Food, setting, and service were excellent. Crab cakes were among the best I’ve ever had. Only reason why we didn’t give more stars is that much like the entire Dewey Beach community we observed, 100% respect for COVID-19 was not readily apparent. Management was very responsive when we pointed out where enhancements could be made—so we were very appreciative and hopeful that as they summer progresses, they’ll be at the top of their game. But again—the whole Dewey vibe outside of this restaurant as we drove through town was totally dismissive of taking social distancing/masks to prevent potential spread of the virus
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Foodie
New York City12 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 13, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Sunset Deck is a great place to see a sunset. The music was entertaining. The reservation system worked perfectly. The food was tasty, nothing awesome but tasty. More importantly the waiter and service was fabulous. During this Covid period I felt totally safe having dinner at The Sunset Deck.
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OpenTable Diner
Baltimore2 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 13, 2020
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
My date and I had fun! We definitely enjoyed ourselves. The hostess was extremely nice and took us to our table immediately. It was a nice setting, super close to the water. There were fireplaces around that had extra seating which we thought was cool. I had a glass of Prosecco and my date had an orange crush, both were good. We started with the buffalo shrimp which came out quickly. They were delicious! Definitely the best part of the meal. I ordered the Spicy Thai Salmon which came with a rice medley and broccoli and my date ordered the burger they had on the menu. I didn’t try his burger.. but he finished it all! (He enjoyed it.) As for the salmon, I’ve definitely had better at lower-quality restaurants. It was just kind’ve mediocre. However our server Viktoriya (not sure how to spell it) was phenomenal! We chatted about the restaurant industry a bit since I am a part of it as well. She was super knowledgeable on the menu, gave great recommendations and we would return just to see her!
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Lindah
Baltimore1 review
5.0
Dined on June 10, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful view and service was great. Sunset were beautiful
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FAQs

The Lighthouse offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (302) 227-4333.

The Lighthouse is rated 4.5 stars by 14 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 16, 2025

7:00 PM

1301 Coastal Hwy, Dewey Beach, DE 19971

Dining areas

Additional information

Phone number
(302) 227-4333
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Seafood, American
Hours of operation
Daily 11:00 am–11:00 pm
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Rob Sosnovich

The Lighthouse

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Starters

Maryland Crab Soup$8.00

Smokin' Nachos$14.00

Buffalo Shrimp$12.00

Lighthouse Wings$12.00

Boardwalk Fries$8.00

Steamed Shrimp$13.00

Raw Bar & Steamers

Herb-Garlic Steamed Clams$13.00

Daily Roasted Oysters$12.00

Chorizo & Roasted Garlic Mussels$12.00

Raw Oysters

Handcrafted Sandwiches & Tacos

The Cuban$13.00

Lighthouse Burger$12.00

Trio Street Tacos$14.00

Sunset Dog$7.00

Famous Lighthouse Crab Cake$17.00

Fresh Salads

Local Green$8.00

The Caesar$8.00

Main Meals

Thai Glazed Salmon$23.00

Famous Lighthouse Crab Cakes$34.00

Pan Seared Filet$31.00

Shrimp Fry$21.00

Beach Daze Fare

Chicken Tenders$8.00

Sunset Shrimp Salad$13.00

Roasted Chicken Salad$11.00

Turkey Wrap$13.00

Chicken Caesar Wrap$12.00

Cans, Bottles & Seltzer

Coors Light (CO)$5.00

Yuengling Lager (PA)$5.00

Miller Life (WI)$5.00

Heineken NA (NL)$5.00

Bud Light (MO)$5.00

Michelob Ultra (MO)$5.00

Allagash White (ME)$7.00

White Claw Black Cherry (AZ)$6.00

White Claw Mango (AZ)$6.00

Corona (MX)$6.00

Sam Adams Seasonal (MA)$6.00

Bubbles & Grapes

Lunetta Prosecco (IT)

Chandon "Brut" (CA)

Veuve Clicquet "Brut"

Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio (IT)$10.00

Kendall Jackson "Vintner's Reserve" (CA) Chardonnay$10.00

La Crema "Sonoma Coast" Pinot Noir (CA)$10.00

Michael David "Freakshow" (CA) Cabernet Sauvignon$9.00

House Wines by the Glass$7.00

Signature Cocktails

Dewey's Legendary Orange Crush$9.00

Sunset Rocks Margarita$11.00

The Bayside Pirate$12.00

Sunset Deck Grapefruit Crush$10.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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