We gave this place 5 stars on our last visit, although honestly, the experience was probably closer to a 3 or 4. That said, our waitress was so accommodating and graciously swapped out our dish for something else, which we really appreciated. We decided to give it another try, and WOW, what a difference! It looks like they've replaced on the menu the clams and spaghetti which was unfortunately super sandy with crab and spaghetti, and the new version is incredible! Such a cool, unique dish with amazing flavor. Yes, it's messy, but honestly, that's part of the fun, and I absolutely loved it! The cornbread was delicious, too, and the team delivered excellent service once again. It's wonderful to see a restaurant make changes that elevate the experience. We're so glad we came back! I hope the spaghetti stays on the menu. read more

See all

5 stars all around! From the service and food to the cleanliness, everything was wonderful. We had been driving by this place for a while, so I finally looked it up and decided we had to stop in and I'm so glad we did! It was really busy, but you honestly wouldn't have known it because the service was so attentive and friendly. We started with the hush puppies, and the maple butter was SO good and paired perfectly with them. I ordered the crab cakes, and as a Maryland girly, I have to say they were definitely up to par! My husband really enjoyed his fish and chips as well. Our girls also loved that they had crayons and paper to draw, which was such a nice touch for families. We'll definitely be back! read more

Matt’s Fish Camp - Hush Puppies - Seafood Near Me - Fenwick Island, Delaware

This rating is only based on one dish that was ordered - the salmon kids meal. I ordered the salmon kids meal, subbed with mashed potatoes and green beans. Looks small in the container but was a decent amount of food when divided between two littles. Tasted delicious and wasn't overly seasoned - perfect for kids. read more

Matt’s Fish Camp - KID SALMON - Seafood Near Me - Fenwick Island, Delaware

Cute ambiance, good service, fresh seafood, and rooftop seating. There is limited parking around the restaurant, but I noticed they had some reserved parking for their restaurant across the street as well, which has signage. The cocktails were great, and the crab and pimento dip was just okay. I ordered the shrimp and grits from the daily specials menu and didn't love it. The shrimp came with the shells still on the tail, which I had to pick off myself. Also the chorizo wasn't crumbled, but cooked in the casing and then cut up, which made it rock hard and taste very strongly of iron. It's what I would imagine a blood sausage to taste like (gross!). I didn't finish my plate, which was a bit disappointing. My family ordered a crab cake sandwich and fried fish sandwich, which they said were good though. Not a bad spot to stop if you're on the north side of Ocean City. read more

See all

There are so many good seafood restaurants in and around Ocean City & this is one of them. They don't have a lot of sides but the mashed potatoes were really good. The soft shell crabs were some of the best I've had.. super crispy & not chewy. I subbed the fries that came with it for the mashed potatoes. We also had fried shrimp which were also fried to perfection & the blackened blue catfish with creamed corn. We ordered the local Parker house rolls & they had a sweet glaze maybe maple which I didn't like. Our server was attentive and on point. I love the location it's 2 levels & we sat upstairs! They have a great bar upstairs & you can sit outside as well. The dessert looked amazing as well but we didn't try it. Check this place out you won't be disappointed. read more

Matt’s Fish Camp - Soft shell crabs & mashed potatoes - Seafood Near Me - Fenwick Island, Delaware

See all

First and foremost, the service here was absolutely outstanding - the best I have ever had. Upon arriving I noticed the trendy and inviting appearance of the restaurant both inside and out. It was also extremely clean in both the bar and the seating area. The menu has a range of fresh food, and everyone in our party had a few items to choose from for dinner. We ordered a seared tuna bowl, the rockfish, the catfish, a fried shrimp dish, and a fish sandwich. I do not say this lightly, it was all phenomenal. There was not one bad bite at the table. Whatever you decide to order, just get the house rolls. I could not write this review without mentioning our all-star server who was incredibly helpful and understanding to all but especially our teenager with autism. She was a godsend and was incredibly knowledgeable about Matt's Fish Camp. This place is a must if you are in the OC, Fenwick, or Bethany DE area. read more

Matt’s Fish Camp - SEARED TUNA BOWL - Seafood Near Me - Fenwick Island, Delaware

See all

Very pretty restaurant...Very comfortable. I went with friends and we all ordered the grilled oysters appetizers from the special menu. I've never had such small oysters..So small that we only tasted the Parmesean cheese. No oyster taste at all. Not sure I'll be back. read more

Looked like a great spot and it was just OK. I ordered the $12 lunch special, a chicken salad sandwich, and the roll it came on was better than the chicken salad. My husband ordered a salad with lobster on top and it was also rather underwhelming for him. Maybe we just got there on an off day, off-season because the restaurant itself is very nice. The service was also very good. Too bad. read more

Matt’s Fish Camp - Seafood Near Me - Fenwick Island, Delaware

As you can see from my past 8 reviews, this is now one of my top 5 favorite restaurants for happy hour at the bar. I will summarize our most recent 2 visits with family and friends: We were here on Friday for happy hour dinners at the first floor bar with our friends. Friday is wine night with 50% off wine bottles. We ordered a bottle of Montmayou Malbec red wine for $46, which was discounted down to $23. We shared and enjoyed 18 raw happy hour oysters for $18. I also enjoyed my usual two Mai Tai's for $8 each. I also enjoyed my usual tuna roll for $11. I ate half of my tuna roll and took half home with my bag of unopened Cape Cod potato chips for a snack later that night. I ended my dinner with my favorite Baby Bob draft beer for $5. Baby Bob is an American Stout ABV: 6.0%. It is bold, dry, and roasty. This is not your typical stout. As an American Stout it is on the hoppier side, but is balanced nicely against the dark roasted malt. My total bill after the 50% Friday wine bottle discount was $93 excluding gratuity. Margarita D. (Rita) formerly from Northeast Seafood Kitchen served us very well. We returned here again with our friends for happy hour also on Friday. We sat at the downstairs bar. I started with my two usual Mai Tai's ending with my Baby Bob draft beer for $7. We enjoyed our dozen Chunu Virginia oysters. Shucker Dan always does a great job shucking our oysters. I enjoyed my sushi bowl with yellow fin tuna, black rice, spicy mayo, wakame smoked ponzu and togarashi rice cracker for the first time for $21. We also shared a bottle of Trisaetum chardonnay for $55. The Friday bottle of wine discount of 50% reduced our wine down $27.50. Bartender Dylan E. served us very well. My total bill was $131. We will continue to return here for great seafood and happy hour conversation at the bar. read more

See all

Good quality and service of this entire chain has fallen off a cliff. Kept this place in business during COVID and now their crab cakes taste like mushy bread and cost $40. Don't bother. read more

My grandma doesn't like crabcake sandwiches, but guess what, she demolished this one and wanted another lol The crabcake was literally all crab and was so fresh. Their mustard tartar with which it is served really made it for me. I will 100% be back for this sandwich again. The restaurant itself is also super cute! read more

Matt’s Fish Camp - CRAB CAKE SANDWICH - Seafood Near Me - Fenwick Island, Delaware

This meal was sumptuous and utterly delightful. We enjoyed a cool breeze on the upstairs eating area and everything was top of the line. Heirloom tomatoes with burrata? Steamed clams? Parker rolls? Cocktail? All top tier. Split two entrees and desserts between us: spicy clams and spaghetti and the blackened catfish over cheesy grits. Lemon ricotta pound cake? Peanut butter tart? Some of the best food I've eaten in a v long time. Service only enhanced the whole experience. Our waitress brought us everything in a timely way without hovering. Can't wait to come back! read more

See all

Nice restaurant, food was good and so were the drinks. I'd like to go back but not sure I will. The older I get and the louder the restaurants, the more I don't enjoy the atmosphere. But that's just me. In my younger days it wouldn't bother me a bit. The service was also very good and I had the lobster roll and it was stuffed with delicious lobster. read more

Disappointing food, service, management. if you're looking for good food and good service, look elsewhere.

Great food and service! Lovely happy hour. Loved the mussels and martini. Thank you.

We enjoyed the Matt's in Fenwick. It was a Sunday night around 7 and they easily accommodated 9 of us. Lobster rolls were the special which I had and enjoyed along with some oysters. My kids had the cheeseburger, which they enjoyed. Not loud and the beer selection was good. read more

We were excited to come to happy hour here, we were seated outdoors but there were so many flies and bugs that were biting us. Then our server - in the middle of taking our order, she would walk away and we were not able to give her our full order. Throughout the service, she was not attentive, even though we were trying to flag her down to order more stuff. The food was mediocre. Overall, this place did not exceed our expectations and we were ready to leave as soon as we could finish our oysters, which was the only item we liked. read more

Very nice place except 90% of the menu is FRIED and their Fish Board only has 1 fish which makes the restaurant name deceiving. Ambience and Vibe is great but don't care for their menu read more

Restaurant has a great vibe and was very busy on a Thursday night for dinner. There was 3 of us and we were told there would be a 35 minute wait...not a problem off to get a drink at bar and wait outside on patio chairs set up for waiting. Luckily we met a nice couple who mentioned there was another bar upstairs and when I went up I was shocked to find a huge bar that was almost empty (why the hostess didn't mention that was fcfs seating I have no idea). We grabbed seats at that bar and I took us off the waitlist. Bar up there is nice and roomy and a little less hectic than downstairs. When weather is nice they have e ability to open up a garage style glass door which leads to patio. This place gets A+ for vibe and ambiance. Our bartender was nice and service was good. Food was ok. About what I'd expect from a busy Ocean City restaurant. We started with calamari which I wouldn't order again. Calamari itself was good but batter way under seasoned and there was nothing special about it. Sauce was good though. Both guys had lobster rolls which they said were good but average. I prefer mine just drowned in butter so I didn't try. I had the soft shell crab special which was really good if you like soft shells. French fries were on point. Overall good experience just not sure I'd go again. read more

Matt’s Fish Camp - Softshell Crab Special - Seafood Near Me - Fenwick Island, Delaware

See all

If you don't mind the wait (no reservations taken) you'll be rewarded with great food, service and an awesome beach vibe at Matt's Fish Camp in Fenwick. Bar service was attentive and 4-6pm happy hour offerings rocked. Icky sticky chicken fingers were delish and Fried calamari was delectable. Match those with an Orange Crush or their signature Margarita and the wait time flies by. Once seated for dinner, choices range from more mundane burger, chicken to sea trout which is excellently prepared, scallops with Mac and Cheese and authentic Maine lobster roll. While a busy establishment, servers were always helpful and pleasant. Food and drink lovers in Fenwick, DE, make sure to stop in at Matt's Fish Camp. Your taste buds will tank you. read more

Matt’s Fish Camp - LOBSTER ROLL "MAINE"STYLE - Seafood Near Me - Fenwick Island, Delaware

See all

Wonderful meal and service! We tried this place on a whim... no regrets! Yum! Overflow parking is close by!

We tried Matt's fish camp in Fenwick island last week during our trip to ocean city Md, I was craving a really great tasting fish and chips, well let's just say Matt's didn't disappoint, we were greeted very warmly by the 2 young hostesses when we arrived, we were promptly sat in a very cute booth for 2, our server was very attentive and friendly, it was her first night with a trainer and she was on point!!! The ambiance was what you expect when dining on the east coast of Delaware, it felt like you truly walked into a fish camp, from the patrons sitting at the bar and the raw bar, to the families that were enjoying dinner and laughter together truly made you feel welcomed. Now to the food, we started off with their house made hush puppies tossed in old bay and served with honey butter, and deviled eggs with candied bacon and hot honey, these 2 dishes alone gave you that taste of southern cuisine, than came our entrees, we both had the fish and chips, and I must say this by far is one of my favorite dishes we have had since we've been coming to the beaches of Delaware and Maryland, the fish was super flaky and moist, the breading was super crispy and flavorful, you could taste the dill in their house made tartar and it left me wanting more, the chips were crispy and hot, the Cole slaw was very fresh, and the dill pickle chips on the side gave you that nice taste of salty and sour, in all Matt's exceeded our expectations and we can't wait to return in the fall!' read more

See all

My parents and I dined here on a Thursday in January around 6pm. We were seated immediately despite quite a crowd of people inside. Kelsey W was our server and she did an excellent job. She was attentive and friendly. We started with the parker house rolls and the onion rings appetizer. The parker house rolls were heavenly. Fresh, soft, warm bread paired with the maple-honey butter. You definitely won't be disappointed ordering them. The onion rings were delicious as well. The batter was light and the paprika gave it a nice kick. The dipping sauce pairing well with them. I also ordered a Matt's homemade soda in the black cherry flavor. It was great. I ordered the chicken and dumplings. The dish was huge and heavy. It was packed with chicken, gnocchi, pearl onions, carrots, swiss chard, and chicken gravy. It was certainly a unique take on chicken and dumplings. My dad ordered the baked crab cakes, which came with waffle fries and coleslaw. The waffle fries were crispy and delicious. He enjoyed the slaw. The crab cakes were a decent size and had a ton of lumps throughout. My mom ordered the fried cod sandwich with chips and coleslaw. The chips were homemade and she enjoyed them. The inside of her bun was a little burnt, but it was soft on top. The batter for the fish was flavored well and the cod was flaky and fresh. This was our first time here. We're interested in trying the other locations. We would definitely return! read more

See all

My mom and I popped in for lunch on Sunday and almost all of the tables were open. We sat on the upstairs balcony and it was very cute. Our server was so kind and attentive and everyone we interacted with was helpful and nice. We tried both mocktails and really liked them. I love that you can order 3 oysters instead of six - they were fresh and pretty well priced. I got the Caesar salad with grilled shrimp and it was really good, but definitely a little overpriced ($28). My mom got a crabcake sandwich for $24 and she said it was good! It comes with chips, coleslaw and pickles which is nice. I wish their menu had a little bit more fresh fish rather than fried stuff, but I do recommend this place in Bethany! read more

See all

We had such a great dinner here! Our server, Ava, was amazing!!! The food and drinks were delicious! Super cute atmosphere! Plan to go back when we are back in town. read more

Service was spot on! I asked how their lobster roll was compared to those sold in Maine. The waitress was honest and said about 9 out of 10 customers loved their lobster rolls as compared to those in Maine. She told me if I did not like it, she would get me something else. So often, there are restaurants that overcook the lobster making it chewy. Matt's Fish Camp cooked it perfectly. They were extremely busy. But the hostesses and cleanup kept the tables turning. read more

We stopped in for an early dinner with a friend. It wasn't too busy, we were happy to find easy parking and grabbed a table when we arrived. The staff was friendly and welcoming, offering menu suggestions and checking in with us. The menu has a lot of seafood offerings, but a few things for the kids too. When we have a chance to return to Fenwick, I would love to go back and try some of the cocktails and seafood. Great spot for a date or just meet up with friends. The outside area had corn hole games and plenty of parking across the street too. read more

See all

Matt's is always a go to spot for my family. This trip I had 2 dozen oysters and a lobster roll - both were delicious. Their menu always features some fresh fish options and rotates quite a bit on the entrees. The lobster roll is always my go to. I also had the best Paloma I ever had at the bar! read more

Matt’s Fish Camp - WARM LOBSTER ROLL - Seafood Near Me - Fenwick Island, Delaware

The Parker house rolls were amazing. Also really liked the fish and chips. It's more like a lightly fried fish filet than your standard fish and chips. I subbed the fries with the crab fries and they were awesome. There was a ton of crabmeat. Husband got the crab cake sandwich based on some other reviews and it was solid but it wasn't the best one we've ever had. I had a mocktail that was tasty. We also got the onion rings and they are a cool idea and they are very crispy and have a good sauce but they were a little too thick for us. Overall a solid spot for some seafood. read more

I was in Fenwick for vacation and I was looking for a place that had cheap oysters. This place has them for $1 during happy hour which is from 4-6 PM. They also have a really good sauce that you can put on them. I also got the tuna poke. The fish tasted good but I expected there to be a little more that comes with it for the price. I was kind of expecting it to come with more sides such as rice or vegetables like a poke bowl would have. I also tried the avocado deviled eggs and cod sandwich which were both okay, could have used more seasoning. The service was great, our waiter was very attentive and our food came out really fast. The restaurant is also nicely decorated. read more

Matt’s Fish Camp - Tuna poke - Seafood Near Me - Fenwick Island, Delaware

See all

Ambiance - clean, bright and inviting. Food - fish and sauces better than average at better than typical OC prices. Service friendly, but I took a star away for a waitress who urged me twice to get a more Expensive Bottle of wine which I did NOT want. One time Offering a suggestion is fine, but 2 times left a bad taste in my mouth. read more

My review is simple, I love this place! Unfortunately, I don't live nearby so I don't get to go often but have been there 4 to 5 times and it has never disappointed at any time of year. You will need to be prepared to wait in the summer, and Fenwick Island is a little particular so you won't be able to enjoy a beverage outside while you're waiting, but none of that changes the fact it's worth the wait. I love oysters and this place does them right. Their SoDel Hot sauce is perfect for oysters with just the right amount of horseradish and hotness and flavor. They make excellent cocktails, which is always an important part of my dining experience. Decent selection of local beers doesn't hurt either. Even though I've only been there 4 to 5 times, we usually share entrées amongst the table so I probably had 10 to 15 items on the menu. While some of them rotate, none of them have disappointed. If you live there, are on vacation there, or just driving through, you need to stop and enjoy one of the best seafood meals ever read more

We went for happy hour and did shuck a buck oysters. They also have $0.50 clams outside seating was beautiful on the covered deck read more

Matt’s Fish Camp - Shuck a buck oysters. - Seafood Near Me - Fenwick Island, Delaware

Food was incredible. Service was great, and everything tasted nice and fresh. Got a regular margarita that was fabulous. Lobster roll had lots of claw meat and was tender. A little pricy but worth it. read more

Matt’s Fish Camp - Deviled eggs. 7/10. Enjoyed them - Seafood Near Me - Fenwick Island, Delaware

See all

I'm surprised this place has 4 stars on yelp. We went while we were on vacation because we passed Matt's every year and had never went. First, the prices are WAY too high for the quality of food. My shrimp dish has 5 shrimp, rice, and a tablespoon of pineapple salsa and was 35 dollars. The food was bland, like so bland. I had to cover my dish with salt just to make it bearable. My mom got a filet of fish and it was so over cooked it tasted like canned tuna that had sat out for a day. Very disappointing food all and all. read more

Couldn't have been better. Every single thing we got was fanatic- The calamari and Brussels sprouts as appetizers were delicious The salmon, salad, burgers, lobster roll, and the oysters were phenomenal. Great service as well. Would 150% recommend to other and will be returning! read more

Matt’s Fish Camp - Seafood Near Me - Fenwick Island, Delaware

Great food great people. Excellent raw bar. Very good selection of oysters. I've been there several times and would highly suggest for anyone thinking about it. read more

I'm a Fenwick local and have been a big fan of Matt's Fish Camp since it opened. The menu is very unique. I eat gluten free, and Matt's has a fair amount of appetizer and salad options for GF, primarily if you're a seafood lover. I love seafood, but if you're don't, there aren't a whole lot of gluten free options. I particularly encourage fellow gluten free consumers to check out Matt's Fish Camp for happy hours with hoeur d'oeuvres and cocktails. Great mocktail options, as well. My menu highlights: Crab Dip, Crabby Fries, Steamed Shrimp, Clams, Mussels, Oyster Shooters, Crab or Lobster Deviled Eggs, Lobster or Crab Cobb Salad. The cocktails are all great. You can't go wrong. The service at Matt's Fish Camp is always hospitable and quick. The staff is kind and welcoming. The atmosphere is very nice, chic, clean, and perfect for families, date nights, and groups. Stylish, modern, beachy decor. read more

Being in Delaware, I knew I had to get some seafood and Matt's looked pretty good. With that known, I started things off with some New England clam chowder. Thankfully, I received the chowder fairly quickly and dug in. Having said that, the clam chowder was very tasty. To explain, it was creamy and flavorful. In addition, the clams tasted fresh and the soup was loaded with them. It was an enjoyable clam chowder. Next, I ordered the cold lobster roll with waffle fries and the results were similar to the chowder. To put into words, the lobster was tender and fresh. Furthermore, the lobster had just the right amount of mayonnaise. Likewise, the roll was toasted nicely and matched well with the lobster. My only problem was that the lobster roll had lettuce in it which was completely unnecessary. Despite that, it was still a good lobster roll. In the same vein, the waffle fries were good as well. They were hot, crispy, and seasoned. I enjoyed them very much. As expressed, Matt's Fish Camp is a really good seafood restaurant. read more

Matt’s Fish Camp - Lobster Roll - Seafood Near Me - Fenwick Island, Delaware

See all

Another great experience at Matt's Fish Camp! Went for their happy hour buck a shuck and drink specials. We were first greeted by the hostesses, who were extremely welcoming. Then, we sat at the bar and the bartender, Dylan, was great. He was very friendly and attentive. We ordered our drinks and oysters and they came super fast. This place has a great atmosphere. Great food and drinks! Will continue to recommend this place to family and friends coming to visit the beach. Can't wait to go back! read more

Matt’s Fish Camp - Seafood Near Me - Fenwick Island, Delaware