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.

We had a wonderful experience here! The service was attentive, friendly, and efficient from start to finish. Our server went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect. The food was absolutely delicious—fresh, beautifully presented, and full of flavor. I highly recommend this place for brunch.

Thank you Bryan or Brian - @ the bar! First time here and you made us some great famous crushes.. I still think the chili mango one was the best! - Thank you thank you, can't wait to come back for the evening festivities here. The steamed shrimp was fresh and delicious, we also had the lump crab avocado toast... mmmm so yummy!

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!

There are 3 things that make a restaurant visit memorable: 1. Service 2. Food 3. Atmosphere. The first thing that may make or break your visit is the service. Are they appreciative of you patronizing their establishment and give you a warm greeting, or are they disinterested and could care less if you're there or not. We arrived only to be meet with indifference and a sour attitude. The hostess that seated us walked so fast to the table that we lost sight of her. Once we caught up, she set the menus on the table and hurriedly walked out without saying a thing. Let me backtrack and say that she was having a conversation with 2 other hostesses at the outside entrance to the restaurant and seemed upset that we were an inconvenience to her, interrupting her conversation with them. Once inside we decided that the music was way too loud for 8 am and then decided to go back to this hostess stand and get a table outside. We were carrying the menus and silverware with us. Once outside this hostess was not happy with us coming back and proceeded to dig out another menu. My girlfriend said that we had menus and the hostess snipped back and said I know that. Really?? I will not stay at any restaurant that doesn't appreciate my patronize and ridicules me. Management, you need to train your employees to do their job rather than stand around and talk among themselves. I have been here a couple of times in the past and have to say the food is good, but after this experience I won't be back. And you know what? They couldn't care less. We left and went to another restaurant that did appreciate us being there.

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

Update: 3 stars. 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. Initial: 1 star. Came here for a fun Saturday night but was met with disappointment. Spilled drinks all over the floor. No live music just track music playing. Can be compared to bad frat house. This bar really missed the mark for me, i would definitely pass. They need to up their game.we stayed a total of 10 minutes, not even long enough to finish our drinks.

Came for brunch on a rainy Sunday. This place was packed! But worth it! Bloody Mary bar looked amazing but did not partake. Orange crushes were very good. We were lucky enough to find seats at the bar since it was an hour wait for a table. Service at bar was superb. Food came out fast and hot. Pretzel bites were amazing served with the best mustard I have ever had... that I believe they make themselves, very tangy with a little kick. Fries were tasty with old bay. Burger was very large and tasty. Omelette looked amazing and gigantic. I was disappointed in my skillet, it sounded and looked so good. However it had mushy tasteless potatoes with sour cream gobbled on, a little cheese and eggs. Bacon was very good. Everyone's food with the exception of the skillet, was very good and no one left hungry. We will definitely try again when back in town.

My first night in Dewey and my first time in the area for not work, I decided to dine at a place I had never had the chance to before. I walked up the street from my hotel and came in here. I asked for a table for one and was taken inside. With menu in hand I looked it over. I was greeted by my server promptly to take my drink order. I have to say that the customer service here is top notch and they made sure that I was taken care of at all times. The only thing I was a little out of place was when I noticed that the room I was dining in was gong to be used for live music later. I felt like I was going t be rushed, but I was not. After looking over the menu I went with the Classic BLT and Sands' Tots. The menu description had me sold for the tots and I always love me a BLT. I asked for it all to come out at once since the BLT comes served with Ruffles. The BLT was perfect. The ratio of ingredients were perfect and the sandwich overall was on point. But, and as you can guess, the star of this meal were the tots. I'm always a tots fan, but these tots were over the top. Sands' Tots are from NBC Sports and Golf Channel's Steve Sands. They are smothered with melted cheese, bacon, scallions, and sour cream. It comes with a ranch for dipping which was the perfect way to cool down the saltiness of the bacon. I mean, I was already being baconed out with the sandwich and this was a bit over the top. I ended up taking these back to my room with me because the tots could serve as a meal by itself. Even the second time around the tots held up. Great place to dine, probably even better to spend a night out at.

Good Reuben! Good rye, tasty sauerkraut, and plenty of meat! Nice little place to stop by near the beach. Lively atmosphere and they had a smorgasboard of stuff inside you can't miss. Oh and also a large menu!

Starboard does it all. This is a fun place for a night out but it's also a really reliable place to grab some high quality bar food for dinner or brunch. I always get the southwest chicken wrap and sub the spicy grilled chicken for chicken tenders, and it's always a 10 outta 10. You can find all of the bar classics like wings and burgers, but they also do a really healthy and fresh salad. There's a pretty large kids menu and my kids devoured their grilled cheese and tenders. At night it's a scene - you can usually expect to see a great cover band. Pair that with a crush and you cannot go wrong. Starboard is a Dewey institution.

We came to eat at the starboard for dinner so then we'd miss the late night bar line to enter! We were celebrating my friends birthday and this was a very fun spot- our waitress was so fun, the vibes were great, nice music as well. The food was good - nothing to write home about, but the energy in the place absolutely makes it worth going back! They're known for their 'crush' drinks, and the grapefruit crush was our table favorite.

Seemed to be the most popular spot to day drink or night time party in Dewey beach. It has secrets of ocean city vibes just smaller. A lot of bar stations and all have the fresh juice squeezer. Service moves quick. A good mix of American and seafood classic dishes. The crab worked with the burger surprisingly really well.

Came here for dinner to avoid the line on a Saturday night!! (I've waited 2.5 hours during the summer before) Definitely one of my favorite night spots, the bar vibe is unmatched! Dinner food is so so, I prefer the breakfast here, but wasn't super hungry so I got a BLT and it was okay but you come for the vibe and the drinks! Orange crush here is the best ever! Servers are always fun and attentive. Will be returning many, many times

We drove to the beach today not expecting much for lunch. We've gone to ocean city before so I thought the portion size would be around the same but I surprised that it was a lot larger than I thought. I was full almost the entire day. The crab cake was decent & I enjoyed my meal overall. Would prob go to a diff place nearby just to try but this was a good casual lunch spot.

If you're looking for a place to eat I probably wouldn't recommend but definitely a fun beach town bar. Grabbed breakfast before heading to the beach and the food was very average. I had a skillet with potatoes eggs and brisket. The potatoes were pretty flavorless and mushy, the eggs were fine, and the brisket was tender but had very little flavor. With all of that being said the drinks we got with breakfast were pretty good, I had the chili mango crush. We also ended up coming back the same night when they shift to more of a bar than restaurant and it was really fun. They had an awesome band playing live music and we had a great night.

As always, had a great time here! From the large Bloody Mary bar, to the nicely priced and delicious food, you can always count on Starboard to be consistently good.

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.

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.

Best orange crushes at the beach! The bands are entertaining and service is great. Always have lots of fun at the Starboard.

Great service, great food! Everything tasted fresh. I got surf & turf burger and my wife got turkey reuben. We split them and both and they were on point......delicious!!!!!!

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Bartenders are terrible. Service is terrible. I stood patiently in line and the bartender saw me and waited on others When it was my turn. I walked away. My wife then walked up and waited as well. She had more patience than I did and did get the drinks. Needless to say, we left no tip.

Have been a customer for years including routinely in the off season. Went for breakfast. All dishes were cold as ice. Sent back to have them remade. Food brought back few minutes later and clearly was microwaved. Just ridiculous! Will not return.

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.

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 ‍

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

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!!!

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!

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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!