Rehoboth Beach has a restaurant scene that punches well above its population size, driven by the year-round appetite of a wealthy DC-area clientele and the competitive pressure of seasonal trade. The range runs from boardwalk standards — Thrasher's fries, Grotto Pizza — to serious seafood restaurants and a handful of places that earn return visits from people who take food seriously.
Seafood is the obvious strength. Delaware's proximity to the Chesapeake and the Atlantic means blue crabs, clams, and local fish are genuinely fresh and well-prepared in the better kitchens. Summer weekends require reservations at the popular spots; the shoulder season (May, June, September) is when the town is most enjoyable and reservations are less critical.