The Starboard

When I first walked in, I noticed that the place was almost full, and my family was lucky enough to get one of the very few remaining tables. The food took a ground breaking 40 minutes to arrive, but not unseen with so many tables taken. The food? Pretty good. Some fries had no seasoning and some had way too much. But the burger was great! Good balance, big juicy patty, and (I don’t know if it was lick or skill but,) the patty was a near perfect medium rare. 5 hours before eating here, me and my family were looking for a bus stop and a lady there not only went out of her way to help us find the bus stop, but rejected the tip we wanted to give her, so in return, the least I could do was go here and write this review. So if you are reading this review, Thank you for everything.

The Starboard isn’t just a restaurant, a bar, or a nightclub—it's a way of life. If you’re spending time in Dewey Beach, a portion of your day is bound to include a visit to The Starboard. Whether it’s enjoying a delicious breakfast with a drink from their epic Bloody Mary bar, day drinking and vibing to live music on their deck, or dancing the night away to some of the best DJs around, there’s always something going on. They host some major events throughout the year, like Opening Weekend during St. Paddy’s Day, the Running of the Bull, and Dewey Goes Pink—something for everyone to enjoy. I’d be remiss if I didn’t mention their amazing staff. Year after year, they hire the most hardworking and friendly team. The fun and energy you experience at The Starboard are all thanks to them. As for the food, it’s top-notch. Whether you are looking for an omelette for breakfast or some chicken tenders to get you through the afternoon, everything on their menu is great!. And if you’re wondering about the drinks? They absolutely make some of the best in town. No need to order a “double” of anything. Just make sure you take care of your bartenders and they will take care of you. Plus, if you want to dance your night away, this is the place to be. The bands and DJs that play here are the best! Highly recommend!

Local well known spot. Perfect for brunch. Awesome bloody mary fix'n bar.

Very lively spot! The place is huge, with multiple bars indoors and out. We didn't get a chance to try their food but they had a nice menu with lots of choices. Place was very busy, draws a good crowd.

Best place in Dewey. The service was good, young staff, but the food and price of the food was phenomenal compared to the rest of the strip in Dewey. We have done Dewey two years in a row and it's been hit or miss with a few places but next year we are definitely going back to the starboard for dinner.

On a Sunday morning it was pretty loud and a lot people drinking. This is definitely not a place for kids.I took my daughter with me and she was even complaining about how loud the music was, couldn’t even hear anything and she was sitting right beside me. Now Elvis was singing so if my daughter was wining the whole time and maybe an adult only breakfast, I would if definitely enjoyed a lot more. Besides that it was excellent. Food was great and waitress was wonderful.

TODD- such a good, nice person! He's the bartender here and also just an all around kind, nice guy. What a fun and good place. I think his drinks being so good ignited my need for this review. Because of the drinks, I can't think of another word for ignited. I've never done this (left a bar review) before 🤣🤣 thank you Todd and everyone here- just a phenomenal place all around!

Our server was amazing, he was personal and attentive even with all of the people at the bar surrounding the table we were sitting at. The food came out quick and was so good! Drinks were good too. Even with how busy they were on memorial day we still got great service and everything in a timely manner. And the vibes were good with music and almost a club atmosphere. It was a little loud, but we didn’t mind considering how busy it was.

Nice atmosphere, especially sitting outside on a nice day hearing good music playing. Food was decent, burgers not great (much better at Starboard Raw) but fries were good and Quesadilla was yummy! Friendly and attentive staff made experience better.

Giving an update to my last review. We tried out the starboard for dinner and drinks only this time around. Food was great, I had the buffalo chicken sandwich. They have patio seating with fans which was nice. Service was great and drinks reasonably priced. Didn't go back for the night life due to the poor experience last time i was in town, but it's definitely not too bad for dinner or lunch if in the area.

Starboard is a Dewey institution. Usually the most popular bar in town doesn't have amazing food, but that's not the case here. Everything I've ordered has always been solid, and it's a great place for a casual meal like a burger / wrap / wings. They also make a killer orange crush, as expected. Vibes at night are so fun. You can always catch live music here and it's always a really great cover band. This is definitely 'the' spot for a night out, bach party, etc. The space is large and there's a big patio for outdoor dining plus a large indoor space with multiple bars and a stage area for the music. Overall - it's a fun time and you really can't go wrong whether you are taking your kids for a quick dinner or going out for some drinks and jams. PS - apparently the pre-made bloody mix is not to be missed. I'm not a bloody drinker but my family always makes a point to snag a few bottles when we are in town. They swear by it.

The band "Just the Tip" ruined this place for me. Multiple homophobic and misogynistic comments by the lead singer within minutes of being in the bar. If that's the type of band/people the Starboard deems ideal then clearly do not understand the local crowd. Will never be coming back

Food: with an extensive menu...you can't go wrong. Food and drinks ...360 of greatness. Great drinks. Great food. I had a dish that was as if a smash burger and eggs Benedict had a kid. Delicious. I also had 2 drinks. Drink 1: watermelon crush. Really refreshing from the beach heat. Drink 2: the thing that they're known for...their bloody marry. This one could've been a meal within itself w the candied bacon in all. Service: our go to guy! Douggy fresh. Very personable. Great attitude all around. Ambiance: great location. Ample enough space for large crowds. And if you happen to forget your CC...no worries...as it will just go up on their forgotten cards wall. My family went here for my nieces 21st bday lunch. I would go back again.

Very rude and not fun!!! Not worth the wait at all!!! Very over hyped. Line was super long for no reason and the security guards were very mean. Servers are so inattentive and do not care about the guests at all. Would have been nice to know service has been stopped while we were still sitting at the table better off going somewhere else ‍

The starboard is a great place to go for brunch all summer long, and even in the off-season! I went this past weekend, and it was extremely crowded, which is the only downfall of this place! I was told it would be about a 45 minute wait and it turned into an hour and a half. Once seated the server was very quick and efficient which was great after waiting so long. Everyone I was with enjoyed their food options! They have a huge breakfast menu and lunch as well! There's something for everyone, no matter your dietary restrictions are. They also have an epic bloody Mary bar with everything you could ever think to add! A fun place to hang and eat, but be prepared for a wait!

We went off season beginning of May so luckily the place was not as packed as normal. I love how open the place is, and I'm sure in the summer it gives off perfect beach bar vibes. We heard they had amazing orange crushes so we had to try them. We really enjoyed the crushes- but they make them with triple sec (where some do not) so they were sweet and refreshing. We went during happy hour - they had a bunch of great deals, and also daily specials that were a steal. We ended up ordering the Turgeon Tenders as a happy hour special. I'd have to say these were the crispiest, tenderest tenders (lol) we have ever had. The breading was perfect- I don't think these would be as good if the breading wasn't as crispy and perfect texture as they were. They had a sweet spicy sauce and old bay- perfect marriage of sweet and savory. I can't wait to go back again for these tenders next year.

Kudos to Shelly!! She is comedic, she kept the party entertained. The drinks were fast and the music just kept us rocking along!! They were just a little too goofy but the Mule came out fast the fries were crisp, I asked for medium well. Apologies for the messy pic I got hungry ok!!?!? I can't remember my drink but the mix was just right, it was smooth, it was strong, it kept the music on every beat ‍ def coming back again for a more indepth review

Everything was so delicious. The appetizers we've ordered filled us up. The cheeseburgers sliders, chicken fingers, and cheesesteak rolls all looks simple but let me tell you, it was far from it. Exceeded my expectations because they added a little twist to each item which enhanced these mediocre bar food into something more spectacular. The ranch dill sauce is made in house and I ended up putting it on everything. So yummy. The orange and watermelon crush was also very refreshing. Our server was very attentive. My boyfriend and I had a great time there. Looking forward to going back.

Starboard seems to pretty much own Dewey Beach - I counted at least 3 various locations (not counting their separate merch store). They got the branding thing down for sure, but the food wasn't half bad either, and if I sound surprised it's because I wasn't expecting much, given the open air, laid back, beach shack vibe. It felt like there were three different areas, each with their own bar, and lots of TVs everywhere. They have the usual burgers and fries, sure, but the breakfast menu is pretty deep too - my buddy's Hangover Helper looked amazing (he polished it off in no time). My Jerked Cobb salad was pretty huge as well, and super tasty, with large, tender chunks of nicely spiced chicken and lots of fresh lettuce (that wasn't iceberg). Our food came super quick, our server was on point with any requests and on a summer day, it's a good spot to take in the ocean breeze ( though there's no real view). We were there on a weekday afternoon when it was quiet, but I imagine the place is jammed on summer weekends. Prices are reasonable too, though parking can be tricky in this area - there's no much real estate available here.

Do not come to this restaurant I went with a bunch of people and we all did not like our food we were highly disappointed and we knew we should've went to that Mexican place do not recommend!!!

Visited Starboard on a weekend trip to Dewey Beach and it's a go to for breakfast! The french toast and pancakes always hit, the seating is huge and you have the option to dine indoors or outdoors. My only complaint is they do not sell iced coffee which broke my heart.

CRUSH CRUSHES CRUSHED -- You must try them all. Watermelon, strawberry, orange and grapefruit are my go-to must haves! The bartenders are absolute angels to deal with the hoards of people that come and go. Starboard is a local gem and it gets quite crowded (understatement). To have that much patience is mind-blowing. Literally nothing phases them. They provide water to clients when they depart at night and will call you an uber/lyft/bike cart to get you home.

Always a fave!! Drinks are never the same unless you see Shelly, food is always delicious!! Little cramped when dining.

Always a great time; we went Labor Day weekend. foods good, outdoor patio, large spaces for everyone to gather; always has the good games in, plenty of options for everyone; live bands, great atmosphere, get a crush.

Orange crushes from starboard are goated, always a classic. Breakfast burrito was pretty solid too. Good spot if you're in Dewey

Def is always a good time each time... but not so excited to ever go on a holiday weekend again. I don't like creepy guys pressing on me and staring all weird and following me around even though my man was being obvious and moving me around to get away from them. Keep your creepy uncles home please. My favorite now is leaving and walking right down to starboard sauced for a slice. Sweet red sauce just like Grottos and Angelo's (Philly/NJ) Glad they serve Topicos for $3 but so damn sweet. Please bring in a different milder flavor like pineapple. Not strawberry guava. Dogfish head seltener is also way too sweet. Make Surfside and stateside $3!! Not so sweet I could drink a million of em anyways. Hilarious that chick band has been playing for like 25 years

Whenever I visit Dewey Beach it is a must that I have at least one stop to the Starboard to have an orange crush! Ok well let's face it...you can't just have one...as they are that good! If you like bloody mary's they have an awesome Bloody mary bar where it is DIY. They also have wonderful entertainment nightly.

Awesome late night spot! We loved the live music and the late night menu was also a great hit. Our bartender mac was the man awesome time in Dewey which is very close if your in the rehoboth area. If you are looking for a late night spot for drinks this is a must stop in the area!

Only had drinks, but the bartenders were friendly and helpful. The only thing I could ask is if they could add Surfside Half and Half instead of, or in addition, to the Peach. Cheers!

The food was ok . The staff was very friendly and helpful. The ambiance was crazy it's a bar restaurant all in one if you don't mind having a large group of loud people standing near you when you eat you will be ok with this place . They had a band that night so we stayed they let to many people in it was nuts to butts not a a good time for me but it's just not my thing.

Great place-great food, fast and friendly service. Very laid back Definitely recommended

This place is so multi dimensional. You would never first think a bar had high quality food but the turkey Rueben was one of the best I've had in a long time. Although the service was a bit over capacity, and things too longer than expected-- we all really enjoyed are food. The tater tots were also a hit. My friends and I then stayed at the bar later and it turns into like a club/bar scene at night. Very classic beachy vibes and great live music. Overall, will come back here if I'm ever back in Dewey.

Starboard will always be my restaurant whenever I'm in Dewey All meal portions are hardy. Start your day with breakfast for sure. Fantastic service and staff

What a really cool spot! Sightseeing while driving home from Rehoboth we decided to stop in because we heard the live band jamming. I'm glad we did. Clearly this is the Sunday brunch spot. We got there short just a little short of the cut off time (2:30) so we ordered lunch. For brunch though, they offer a "Make Your Own Bloody Mary Smorgasbord". I'm trying that next time! For cocktails I tried the Famous Bull Shark which is a blend of Orange and Raspberry vodka, champagne, OJ, cranberry juice and red bull. Tasty but wasn't that strong. I added a shot of Tito and it was exactly what it needed to be. My friend tried the Arnold Palmer Crush, made with Deep Eddie's sweet tea vodka. An extra shot would have helped but my friend didn't care. For food we tried a pound of steamed shrimp and the Jerk Cobb which is simply a cobb salad with grilled jerk chicken. The buttermilk ranch that accompanied the salad was delicious and I'm not a ranch girl. The steamed shrimp were some of the best steamed shrimps I've ever eaten. That says a lot when Baltimore is home. They were steamed with spices, capers, onions and Old Bay. Not the just the usual Old Bay, onions, and beer, as I am used to. Service was a little slow, but again, it was pretty crowded. Whenever in Dewey Beach or Rehoboth, this will be one of 2 restaurants I plan to visit.

The Starboard is a great place to watch sports and have a few drinks. Their orange crush is incredible. However, the food is a no-go for me. Our table tried a variety of wraps and salads. The Buffalo chicken wrap and southwestern wrap were cold as if they came from the refrigerator. That was incredibly odd. I thought the buff chick wrap had great flavor but it should not have been served cold. Tater tots were crispy but it's not terribly difficult to throw some into a fryer. The side Caesar was massive and could have been a meal alone. One diner at our table dubbed his jerk Cobb salad the best Cobb salad he's ever had but he was also on this fourth crush of the afternoon. Would revisit for the atmosphere and to try a non-wrap menu item.

A staple in Dewey. Nice no frills open air bar/restaurant with tons of space. The staff was friendly & on their game. We had cocktails & a round of crab cake sandwiches w fries. All solid soft ball sized packed w meat. I had my first "orange crush". It's marketed as the go to drink in town. Orange soda & vodka? Sure why not. Starboard yes all aboard - in!

We stopped in before attending a concert up the street. We grabbed a spot at one of their outdoor bars. Note, the outdoor bars aren't quite as fully stocked as the inside bar so if there's something unique that you're drinking then you should probably sit inside. Our bartender served us immediately and made great drinks. We wanted to grab a small bite to eat before the concert so we split the Philly cheesesteak egg rolls, which were out of this world! We met some great people and had a blast and it was the perfect pregame before the concert. We'll be back, for sure!

Awesome place for brunch. Expect it to be busy. Also expect to be placed onto a waitlist. However, the service is exceptional. It was awesome to see our waitress constantly asking us if we needed anything or if we were ok. It definitely got us buying more drinks! The Bloody Mary's here are very tasty. It's nice finding a place where they make them properly. As for the food, I ordered a toasted crab sandwich. It was ok. Honestly, I was expecting more for a very popular brunch place in a region renowned for eating crab. I'd still be happy to come back as the rest of the time spent here with friends was great.

Plenty of seating, outdoors under a tent and semi-outdoor seating area. They have a good selection of food and drinks. The food and drink prices were reasonable and I love that they have tons of options. We ordered bloody Mary's and grapefruit crushes. Both were delicious! For food, we got the sands tots & Buffalo chicken egg rolls. Both were plenty to share for 3 people. The tots were completely loaded and the Buffalo chicken egg rolls were really crispy and filling. This is a very popular place in the area and I can see why. I'll definitely be back!

Abysmal experience. On a slow evening (as in decently staffed but not many customers) we saw our server twice. Once when she took our order and when I waved cash in the air to pay our check. We had to source our own silverware, condiments, never got a chance to order a drink and were served over cooked food. All in all, a sad ending to our time in Dewey Beach.

Bloody Mary was spicy but vodka was lacking. The maple sausage tasted bad and we complained to the waitress but she said that's how they taste!

Great place to go to at the beach for breakfast and lunch, and drinks of course! They have a full size Bloody Mary bar with a huge array of flavors and mix ins to choose from. There are several indoor and outdoor bars to order drinks from and ample seating for those looking for some bites. It is a bar environment, so I don't necessarily recommend it for families with small children. It's a great place to hang out with friends tho and the bartenders are very friendly and attentive.

Food was cold. Sent it back. Came back hot but scrapple was microwaved and not good. Do not recommend breakfast. Waiter was nice. Gave us a discount on our meal. Do not recommend for breakfast. Too busy. Cooks not prepared.

Became a regular here while on our vacation. Best orange crush we had in Dewey all weekend. It's a fun bar with lots of seating options (indoor outdoor and an in between set up). Foods: Sand tots- sssoooo yummy if you're looking for a loaded tot option Peel and eat shrimp- great flavor and huge shrimp! Brunch: Brisket skillet- HUGE portion and covered in eggs and cheese over hashbrowns Seafood omelet- my favorite from brunch. Cooked perfectly! I'm not a fan of the way they do their hashbrowns though (not crispy but could potentially be ordered extra crispy!) Bloody Mary was beautiful with all of the accoutrements butttt taste wise wasn't my fav We went multiple times for apps and just drinks as well. A fun place that is a must while you're here

The food was lackluster and tasteless. Portions were good. I ordered the Belgium waffle with whipped cream and fresh strawberries which was delicious but the "hash browns" which were really boiled smashed potatoes were tasteless. My daughter had the French toast and said there was not cinnamon, nutmeg or custard to indicate it was French toast. Granddaughter said her pancakes were good. All of our bacon was cooked hard and nearly burnt. We also ordered the crush drinks they are supposedly famous for and there's barely any alcohol and it tastes more like a water down lemon water and watermelon water.

I visited the Starboard on a trip to Delaware for brunch! I enjoyed brunch because of the quick service, great options and large portions :) The hangover bowl and crab Benedict are particularly worth it and the bar has a fun vibe. If you like Bloody Mary's do not miss the full Bloody Mary bar with so many toppings!

My stepson who is autistic, went there for breakfast with a gift coin of $50 for his breakfast, and they would not give him a balance to him on a gift card as he only spent $25 what a shame they should not treat customers that way maybe because he was autistic and didn't know the difference

We've always driven past The Starboard in the summer when it's packed--so we know how popular it is! We were happy to see that it was open during the off-season, and that they have heated outdoor seating in a large tent. Love the fire tables! They have a great breakfast menu, and it was really hard to choose among all the great choices--pancakes, waffles, French toast and omelettes.We had the Eggs Delmarva, which is a great eggs Benedict with crab. It was delicious! And we also had the raisin French toast. Plus, we were able to watch the games on two big screen TVs in the tent. Love this place!

Went here once for breakfast with a party of 8 so I can't speak to other food offerings throughout the day. Service was fine. Breakfast was just ok. I had the eggs Delmarva. The flavor of the eggs, crab, hollandaise was good. Eggs were cooked perfectly. The English muffin it was served on was not toasted though. Not one bit of brown on it. Maybe they warmed it up, but it never saw a toaster. Very strange and mushy. English muffins should be toasted imo. The second issue was their so called hash browns. They are not good. 6 of us ordered them and none of us really touched them. They are like a very chunky mashed potato. Hash browns are supposed to be crispy on the outside in my book. These were not crispy at all. They were visually unappealing & just a grayish brown mushy glob on the plate. Is this an east coast thing?

The Starboard is everything my 22-year-old self would have killed for: an outdoor bar with a cover band and wild vodka concoctions in plastic cups you black out on under a mid-summer moon, and then big greasy breakfast platters of pancakes, sausage, bacon, homefries, and hair of the dog beers for the inevitable hangover the next morning. That was not my experience here (although I lowkey wish it was). This vacation was more of an adults drinking wine vibe. Regardless, we had knocked off fine dining, seafood, and sushi, so we had a hankering for typical beachy bar grub and fun drinks at sunset (and somewhere that didn't require a reservation). Sat at a picnic table under the tent out front and our server was really on top of shit. We got some crazy flavored drinks I would never order again (mine was orange creamsicle with vanilla vodka and the sugar content was just too much). Food was decent and also priced lower than most other places we frequented. BF got a classic burger and fries and I got the brisket sandwich which had some surprisingly deft BBQ artistry - burnt ends on the meat and a kickass BBQ sauce to boot. It's greasy, it's filling, it's jovial, it's middle-aged men on a boys only trip forgetting how to take tequila shots at the adjacent table ("is it lime first?"). You know what you're getting at The Starboard. Sometimes, those are the best types of places.

The mussels were practicing for their next orchestra performance with scampi farts as their musical accompaniment. The shrimp decided to take up a hardcore fitness regimen and came out overcooked and tough as nails. As for the mystery fish, you could even identify it. The oysters, well, they were just doing their best impression of being okay. Thank goodness for the corn and potatoes, the unsung heroes of the seafood world! It's like they knew they had to save the day. And the sausage? Well, it was there too, doing its best impression of sausage. Here's hoping the next seafood boil is a more "shell-abration" and less "shell-terrible"!

We decided to come here for dinner tonight. Then a short time later a few other friends wanted to join us. After chatting with our waitress, Bella, and another employee, they moved us to an outdoor table to accommodate some additional friends. After getting a couple tables setup for us, we had more additional friends want to join. Before long we had 4 or 5 tables filled with our friends. Bella handled each change of additional people with amazing calm and a go-with-the flow attitude. She was so pleasant and never had any attitude or frustration. Our super large order all came out around the same time, and just about everything was perfect. A couple kids chicken tenders were cold and dry but they corrected it quickly and without any issue. I cant say enough about the food and even more about Bella! She was amazing! Service with a smile the whole time! And the old bay wings were amazing!!!

A great spot to go for breakfast after you probably danced on their dance floor all night long! Love their Do-It-Yourself Bloody Mary bar that is STOCKED with everything you could ever want. Their breakfast selection is great and the food we got was hot, fresh, and delicious. It's a pretty popular spot so sometimes the wait is long but they're To Go section that's curbside is a good option if you can't stay and eat too.

Starboard is a great place for casual drinks and good bar food! If you're looking for a fun spot with drinks, great music (live and DJ!) and a place to dance with your friends I highly recommend Starboard. Every time I go to Dewey this is the place I always go to first-- it's such a great time with great staff! Apart from the fun night life and also fun brunch, they have awesome Happy Hour specials, I was there On Friday and it was $1 champagne! I also recommend getting the Arnold Palmer crush. It's the best one! If you go, you have to try the tater tots for an app!

We were in town of a few days and came here a couple of times. First time on Saturday night was hot and packed but we were able to get some orange crushes and found some room to stand. Everyone was pleasant enough but lots of drunks stumbling around, spilling drinks and bouncing off of everyone, typical Saturday night beach bar. We came again for breakfast and enjoyed the bloody mary bar and pretty extensive menu. The food, drinks and service were all good. Prices seemed real reasonable compared to what we'd pay in southern California.

Got the turkey Rueben on wheat bread with chips. Really good!! Cool atmosphere and place! Nice to come to with family during the day and seems fun at night too. Will be back!

Hangover breakfast is served. No doubt this place would be a fantastic evening destination, but as a "morning after" recovery greasy spoon type place to grab a petit dejeuner and recap the night before, well, that's where The Starboard really shines. Obviously everyone talks about the DIY bloody Mary wall, but I completely avoided that. Oh, it looks impressive, but I really have no idea what to do when it comes to building the ultimate bloody. I'd much rather leave that in the hands of the experts, although I was tempted to just load one with 15 strips of bacon. I would put so much bacon in that all the liquid overflows and I'd just be carrying around a glass of bacon. It doesn't sound too bad, does it? I ended up just getting a beer for some ungodly reason. I was still hungover and dehydrated as balls, but when in Rome. Note: I've never been a "hair of the dog" type of person. That method of recovery has never, EVER worked for me. Quite the opposite, actually. So unfortunately this beer kind of counteracted the positive effects of my breakfast, but it was still damn good. You can't really go wrong with sausage, hash browns, and eggs, all covered in a thick layer of melted jack and cheddar cheese. Seriously, this was BANGIN' and exactly what the doctor ordered after a rough night. Even if I never make it here for their late night hours, I know I found my go-to breakfast spot in Dewey.