Delawareans grow up between the Chesapeake Bay, the Delaware Bay, and the Atlantic Ocean, so crabs are a part of our diets from an early age. When it comes to crab feasts, we really know how to pick ’em! Head to Lewes to find mouthwatering all-you-can-eat crabs from a place that’s one of the first places to open up for crab season.

The Surfing Crab in Lewes has earned a reputation for being one of the best crab houses in the state! They open for the season in March, making them the first stop for many crab-pickers in the First State.
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They offer tasty, steamed crabs loaded with the perfect amount of seasonings and packed with flavor.
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Foodies come from all over the state to feast on some of the most famous all-you-can-eat crabs in Delaware.
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Like many places that offer all-you-can-eat crabs in Delaware, the Surfing Crab serves theirs with coleslaw, hush puppies, and french fries. You'll have to eat the whole crab to get more, and you can't share with others. The crabs are so good you wouldn't want to, anyway!
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The menu is full of other tasty seafood dishes, too, like crabcakes that are made with no filler. These are so good, you won't believe you've never tried them before.
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Head to the Surfing Crab when they open in March to enjoy the first feast of all-you-can-eat crabs in Delaware and kick off pickin' season the in the best way.
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Keep an eye on the Surfing Crab’s Facebook Page to find out when their season opens up for the year. Typically, they’re open from mid-March through Thanksgiving.

For more of the best crab shacks in the First State, read Delaware Is Home To The Best Seafood Restaurants On The East Coast And Here Are 10 You Have To Try.

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The Surfing Crab Restaurant and Bar, 16723 Coastal Hwy, Lewes, DE 19958, USA