What’s good to eat ?
So, you’re in Rehoboth Beach, whether on business or on leisure. The next question is, “What’s good to eat ?” or “Where’s the fat man to tell me what’s good to eat ?” The answer to both is in this blog…I’ll answer the questions in reverse order.
First of all, the fat man is writing the blog. Always ask the fat man where the trough is (and take him with you, if you want).
Next, where IS the trough ? Or where are the GOOD troughs ?
Glad you asked…
Keep in mind, this blog is being written from a blue-collar prospective. There is plenty of fine dining in town as well that I may never find out about. For working folk like me, may I suggest…
Grotto Pizza - their slogan is “The Legendary Taste,” and for good reason. Some like the other place better for pizza (no names yet, please, but they specialize in stromboli), but this man prefers Grotto. In my opinion, it is truer to New York style than the other. Plus the garlic bread, lasagne, beach fries, and other things (even the popcorn is best in town)…definitely a must-eat. Grotto has a number of locations in Delaware - in Rehoboth, there are two on the boardwalk (open seasonally), one on the Avenue, one in Dewey, and another on Rt. 1 in Lewes (Grotto Grand Slam).
Dogfish Head - the burgers are fantastic…and they’re $6 on Mondays. Plus they’re a microbrewery (they now do the brewing in their ultra-modern facility in Milton). I know Jody suggests the Raison D’Etre. I have tasted the 90-Minute India Pale Ale (they add hops for 90 minutes). I have cooked with the IPA too…but I digress. They are on the Avenue, about 3 blocks down from the boardwalk.
Nicola’s - the stromboli place. Skip the beef, in my opinion, but get the stromboli otherwise. Nicola’s also sells take-home frozen Nicoboli’s if you really like them. I like the dining experience here…it definitely has the feel of an east-coast pizzeria. Nicola’s is on N. First St.
Crystal Restaurant - the Crystal is just outside of town on Rehoboth Avenue Extension. They are open for the best breakfast in town (skip the scrapple) and lunch. Mmm…we have to eat here at least a couple times when in town. And local-to-me soon-to-be-legend LeBron James ate here too once. If you go home hungry, it’s YOUR fault.
Big Fish Grill - located on the “forgotten mile” of Rt. 1 just outside of town, they offer what I feel is the best and freshest seafood in town. Plus they operate the Big Fish Market, where you can take some of their freshness home !
Java Beach Coffee House - at The Village of Five Points in the center of the Village, on the circle at Town Center. The best gnosh in town…plus free internet for their customers (a lifesaver for me). Bring your laptop or use the one PC they have available.
I’m sure there are differing opinions on this, but this is mine. Guten appetit !
