Outstanding across the board! Food, drink and atmosphere made for a most enjoyable outing!

The service matched that energy perfectly: attentive without being intrusive, genuinely friendly, and clearly proud of what they were serving. And then there was the food. Every single dish we ordered was outstanding, no exceptions. Each plate showed real care in preparation, with flavors that were bold, balanced, and memorable. It's rare for an entire meal to hit without a single weak note, but that's exactly what happened here. Only recommendation? Add more N/A options (less juice forward). Maybe a Phony Negroni or something. What stood out most was how the whole experience came together--great food, great service, and great atmosphere rarely align this seamlessly. Shorebreak isn't just a solid meal out; it's the kind of place you start planning your next visit to before you've even left. Highly, highly recommend. read more

Shorebreak Lodge - New American Near Me - Rehoboth Beach, Delaware

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Our favorite meal of the trip. Decor/service: cute place with a little outdoor sitting area. The tables are a little close together for my liking. The staff was friendly and service was quick Food: their menu has gluten allergens clearly labeled. we tried numerous appetizers including the crab soup special, fancy fries, deviled eggs, and brussel sprouts. The sprouts were our least favorite of them as they were way to light on the sauce. The other 3 were all very good and I think my wife died over the soup's flavor. The chorizo meatloaf had each component good tasting but when combined was great. The short rib entree was both beautiful and tasty! read more

Another restaurant now competing for our #1 spot in Rehobeth. From start to finish- the pleasant greeting from the host (who we learned is co-owner), the very friendly and efficient service, and very appealing and interesting menu. I was pleasantly surprised to see a Portugal Vinho Verde on the wine list - so refreshing on a summer evening and a generous pour. We started with the entree portion of the arugula, roasted beets, and goat cheese salad topped with a light and zesty vinaigrette. We couldn't pass up the ceviche special with house made tortilla chips. Full of seafood and just the right amount of punch from the lime. Grilled Octopus over a wonderful slaw was a real winner. Can't wait to return and sample some of the other dishes. read more

Shorebreak Lodge - Ceviche - New American Near Me - Rehoboth Beach, Delaware

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The food was delicious and I appreciate the option for half portions. The decor is modern and minimalist. We had 8 pm reservations with outdoor seating which was unfortunate due to mosquitoes. The lighting cause me to be even hotter due its heat. The service was lacking: our order was the last to be taken although we were first to be seated in our area. It was an hour before we got our entrees and frankly the reason we opted to not order dessert. The food was absolutely a 5/5. read more

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This was one of my top 10 meals of my life! The surf and turf was amazing. The short ribs melts in your mouth and the scallops were perfectly cooked. The ambiance was of like a cool jazz cafe with low lights and music playing. The servers were very attentive and friendly. 10 out of 10 recommend! read more

Shorebreak Lodge - Surf N Turf - New American Near Me - Rehoboth Beach, Delaware

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Easily the very best meal we had in Rehoboth. We made a reservation and didn't realize it was outside until we arrived on the 100F degree day. They had fans that really helped move the air a little on the small outdoor covered area. It was super hot but the amazingly crafted cocktails and food soon made us forget the heat. Our waiter, who was superb by the way, brought us several delights over the course of our meal. The Sazerac cocktail rivaled NOLA preparations and the Yuzu whiskey sour and the Long & Happy Life cocktails were exceptionally prepared. We really enjoyed the Brussels sprouts with halved figs, the mushroom bruschetta, the grilled octopus, scallop crudo, and beet salad with figs were all really tasty. Don't hesitate to try this place! It's fantastic! read more

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Here are three polished, professional versions of your Google review -- you can choose the tone you like best. --- We had a wonderful dinner here tonight. It was our first visit, and we were pleasantly surprised. The drinks were a bit pricey, my Lavender Dreams was $17 but it was delicious, just on the smaller side. The salmon was excellent, and the kitchen kindly substituted extra mashed potatoes since I don't care for Brussels sprouts. My husband had the beet salad and the octopus, and both were outstanding. Service was great, and the atmosphere overall is very nice. The only design element that didn't appeal to us was the white and blue wall treatment with the chair rail, coastal décor doesn't need to take "blue like the ocean" quite so literally. We will definitely be back. Highly recommend. read more

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We were able to call and make a reservation for 8 people. We sat outside on the patio which is covered on 3 sides. It did get a little humid but not bad. Service was very good. Interesting cocktail list. I had the old fashioned and my husband had the coffee cocktail which was excellent. The wings were delicious. I got the deviled eggs with bacon as an appetizer and the short rib over risotto for my meal. I forgot got to take a pic of the short rib but it was delicious. Located a block from Rehoboth Boardwalk. read more

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This place was 10/10 delicious! We started with the Brie and naan and it was by far our favorite dish. So many different flavors but they all worked perfectly together. We ordered several small plates and shared and eat dish was equally delicious. The service was good and we appreciated Cortland's recommendations. In total we ordered the Brie and naan, Brussel sprouts, burrata salad, and the half order of the beef short ribs. It was perfect for my husband and I to share. It's definitely not a large establishment so making a reservation would be recommended. read more

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We have been to Shorebreak many times, and we always have a good meal there. The cocktail artistry is far above most restaurants, the food is superb and the atmosphere is fun. Good energy, though it can be noisy. Outstanding attention to your needs if you're gluten free. Try their flourless chocolate torte. Not ideal for kids. Definitely need a reservation during the season or special event weekends. We go to RB at least twice a year, and Shorebreak Lodge is a must every time. read more

From the decor and ambiance to the impeccable service, delicious food and not to mention innovative cocktails, Shorebreak truly has it all. The decor is subtle elegance all while keeping you in the beach vibe. Our server Finn was friendly, knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the menu. I am not a seafood eater so for me when I go to a restaurant that specializes in seafood, or has a seafood centered menu I am always speculative of how good the land side of the menu will be. Well, Shorebreak does not disappoint. I've had their short ribs, burgers and chicken wings and I can sincerely say it was all tasty and delicious. The cocktails are incredibly innovative. I had the Long Island which is their take on the Long Island ice tea. It was amazingly smooth. Their espresso martini does not disappoint either. I highly recommend adding Shorebreak to your list of places to experience in Rehoboth, you won't be disappointed! read more

Shorebreak Lodge - The Long Island cocktail, nope it does not look like a Coke or tea and it is delicious! - New American Near Me - Rehoboth Beach, Delaware

My husband and I after here a few days before Christmas. Hard to believe it was the offseason as things were jumping! Loved the vibe. We both ordered cocktails ; husband had the Italian Sunset Manhattan which was right up his alley. I had a winter snow martini- it was very lovely- but goes down quickly! We started with an order of the Deviled eggs with chimichurri- a perfect little appetizer the chimichurri made them extra special. I had duck breast - very good and they were able to give me mashed potatoes with it . Husband had the Rockfish special- he was very happy with it. Ver excited to return here soon! read more

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Food is amazing! Service was fantastic! Cocktails are also great! We'll be back!

Excellent experience here a few nights ago. The dining room is lovely, the food delicious. I especially enjoyed my cocktail (Long and Happy Life) and my main dish, the scallops. Thanks to my server, Justin, whose warmth and professionalism made dining here special and - I hope - an experience to repeat. read more

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Expertly prepared cocktails. Food executed with perfection. The best octopus anywhere in Delaware. Very attentive and personable service. And wonderful and caring owners that are always on site and engaged with their customers to boot! read more

Decided to start out our family beach week with Shorebreak, a first time for us despite the fact that we've been going to Rehoboth for years. So glad we did! What a great meal. We had made a reservation for our party of seven and were promptly seated and taken care of. The impressive cocktail list lives up to the reputation. I really enjoyed my shrimp and grits - what a feast! The service was excellent, although there was a wait for our entrees - to be expected, though, because it's a busy summer night during the dinner rush. We sat on the covered outdoor patio, and it was a hot night - next time we are eating inside. Dessert offerings looked good although we will have to enjoy those next time. Great time - what a wonderful meal! Thanks so much! read more

Shorebreak Lodge - Shrimp & Grits - delicious! - New American Near Me - Rehoboth Beach, Delaware

Food was great! It's nice you can order tapas style which is what we did to try a lot of the different flavors. The service was great as well and same with the ambiance. read more

We had a delicious meal at Shorebreak for our anniversary dinner. They started us off with a small toasting glass of complimentary Prosecco to toast the evening. I had the filet and my husband tried the chorizo meatloaf. Both were cooked to perfection as were the sides that accompanied them. Our server, Kara, was excellent! Warm , engaging, knowledgeable about every dish. She was a pleasure! We shared a slice of homemade Carrot cake for dessert. The entire experience was first rate. Many thanks to the host, Kara, the chefs and all for making our evening special. Your attention to detail was apparent and appreciated. We will definitely return and recommend Shorebreak! read more

Came just for drinks on a Friday night and sat at the bar - you can make reservations for the bar, so definitely recommend this to guarantee a spot! The bartenders are friendly and personable - shout out to owner Ben who gave us the lowdown on the extensive cocktail menu! Everything looked great but we decided on the Long Island and Vietnamese Coconut Coffee Cocktail. Both were amazing! The Long Island was insane - obviously boozy but the drink is clear, you'll have to get it and ask the bartender how they make it. Trust me! Loved the Vietnamese Coffee drink too - it wasn't too coconutty and had a great foam on top. Definitely a riff on an espresso martini (which they also had!) but more unique. Also, if you like ginger in your cocktails, they make their own gingercello, so cool!! Overall it was a fun cocktail bar with a big menu- definitely something for everyone. Would love to come back and try the food! read more

Excellent experience! Fun, tasty cocktails! Yummy food! Waitstaff was beyond helpful! Definitely visiting again!

Great location with consistently delicious food. The Sazerac I ordered was classic and the best I've had! The special dish of the night was the pan fried halibut cooked perfectly and paired with fingerling potatoes and a fresh corn salad. Service by Cortland was great!!! He was knowledgeable and attentive. We will definitely return on our next trip. read more

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The Cream of Crab Soup with Sherry, Burrata Salad with Heirloom tomatoes, and the New Zealand Lamb Chops were just amazing! Just about as good as I've had, and amazing meal. Kudos to the chef. Love the house cocktails, and wish I could have sampled all of the classics; made with a great nuance / twist. I had the Lavender Dreams and the Basil Gimlet which were divine. read more

Great service and delicious food and drinks!  When a beloved restaurant changes ownership we always wonder if things will be as good as they had been in the past.  Within a few minutes of visiting Shorebreak, we knew the high expectations for food/drinks and service were going to continue to be a priority with the new owners.  On this visit we brought the next generation of young adults in the family to sample some of the amazing cocktails and experience Shorebreak, which is a step above most establishments. The espresso and chocolate martinis were spot on and enjoyed by our group. The house Old Fashion, which the owner has put a nice spin on to make it unique to SB, was delicious!  Shorebreak creates a comfortable, yet classy, atmosphere where everyone is welcome and strangers end up chatting with others at the bar like old friends.  A must visit in RB! read more

Had a great experience at Shore Break Lodge in Rehoboth Beach. The short rib, scallops, and crab cake were all excellent and full of flavor. The cocktails were also very well made, and the cheesecake was a perfect dessert to finish the meal. Everything tasted fresh and high quality, and the atmosphere was really enjoyable. Overall I'd give it a 9.3/10 and would definitely come back. read more

Wonderful food as always. The staff is very knowledgeable and friendly and took great care of our celiac needs. The shrimp and grits were fantastic and the halibut outstanding. read more

Excellent experience. Beginning with the Beautiful, soft candle light glow, lively bar, and Christmas decor touches. Our waiter was very kind and helpful. I enjoyed the app sized salad with blue cheese crumbles, greens mix, pears, and a maple dressing. It was a large sized and perfect flavor combo. My entree was the surf and turf scallops with short ribs and risotto. This was absolutely incredible and I highly recommend. We ended our meal with the creme brulee cheesecake . This might be my new favorite spot in Rehoboth! read more

Shorebreak Lodge - Surf N Turf - New American Near Me - Rehoboth Beach, Delaware

This place continues to be my favorite place for dinner. They offer indoor and outdoor seating. Highly recommend reservations especially during peak season. Stefano was our server this evening and he was excellent. Very knowledgeable, helpful, and friendly. We started with the hummus which was fantastic. I had the rockfish special .. wow! The flavors were *chef's kiss.* We ordered dessert and the homemade chocolate torte was delish. My oldest practically consumed the entire thing. Drinks and food came out in a timely manner. Very chill vibes with an upscale touch. read more

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My wife and I went here for dinner Saturday night and we loved the new and modern looking restaurant(magnificent ambiance) service was pretty fast and definitely friendly. We had 2 cocktails each, both well balanced. The food don't even get me started, it was hands down the best octopus I have ever had in my life and I try it everywhere I go if it is on the menu, very fresh and tender with just the right amount of char. My wife had the mussels in tomato and chorizo broth. She said it was perfectly spicy and flavorful. The mushroom risotto was spot on. read more

Shorebreak Lodge - Mussels with Tomato Chorizo Sauce - New American Near Me - Rehoboth Beach, Delaware

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Great comfortable spot with awesome food and even better service If you are looking to relax this is your place read more

It took us a couple of years of visits to Rehoboth to get reservations at Shorebreak but we finally made it last night. And was it worth the wait. Now we know why it's tough to get a seat; this is quality dining that brings customers back again and again. Ben and Diane (mixologist/hostess respectively) have been the owners for two years. I can't make any judgement about the prior ownership but I can say the current owners have nailed it. It was one of the best dining experiences we've had in a long time. We sat at the bar and from the outset Ben made us feel comfortable and he obviously appreciated us as customers. The cocktails were exceptionally prepared. It's obvious he is not merely a bartender and is proud of the special attention and customized twists given to some very traditional cocktails--Sazerac, Manhattan, cosmo. The cream based crab soup was hearty and the seasoning was well balanced. It was a great start. My partner had the fish special and I had the short ribs as entrees. Both were spectacular. Ben had told us that "if this were going to be your last meal, have the short ribs." It wasn't our last meal but his assessment was accurate. I can't recall having short ribs that just seem to melt in your mouth. We were going to defer on dessert but opted for a variation of a flourless chocolate cake with caramel topping. Served warm it was the perfect end to a perfect meal. It's obvious that Ben and Diane have assembled a team that is as committed to excellence as are the owners. We've already made reservations or our next visit. Can't wait! read more

A superb happy hour deal and the food was amazing! We couldn't even decide which of the items we had we enjoyed the most: the octopus, the flatbread, the octopus and the wings. And price difference during happy hour still shocks me. The only item I would probably not order again would be the fish tacos. Everything else superseded expectations. Located just a few blocks from the beach, I'd recommend this Happy Hour to anyone staying in the area! read more

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A great evening at Shorebreak , 5 of us had a nice dinner. 2 had pork chops which they said were wonderful as was the mushroom risotto that accompanied. One had a burger, also excellent, and 2 had the Squid ink pasta with shellfish. It was very good as usual, but there was some issue with the pasta clumping together and that wasn't good, it wasn't all the pasta, but enough to make me mention it. The flavor was great, the shrimp and mussel were great, etc. but there was definite an issue with the pasta in places, not all of it. The Shore tiny is outstanding!,, Service overall very good, we will be back. read more

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Delicious dinner. We had the Brussels sprout appetizer, the octopus, the spicy shrimp, the deviled eggs, and the brie naan to start. The scallops and chicken wings were incredible for the main. The service was also great but the bar service was a tad slow. Will be returning! read more

Shorebreak Lodge - Day boat Scallops, butternut squash - New American Near Me - Rehoboth Beach, Delaware

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Grabbed a last minute reservation here on a busy Saturday after other plans fell through and I'm so glad the other plans fell through! Very chill ambiance, amazing service and the food was incredible. Cocktails were really great too. There was a summer salad with fresh berries that was delightful. I had the halibut special and it was perfectly cooked with lots of flavor. My husband had the miso honey salmon and again, so so so flavorful. We capped it off with. Flourless chocolate cake with caramel and a hint of chipotle pepper. It was heavenly. This restaurant had a lot of gluten free options and was very accommodating. Don't wait in line at the oyster house, come here instead!!!! read more

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First time at Shorebreak. Our meals were amazing and so was my drink, Lavender Dreams. Beautiful ambiance. I had the veggie bowl with shrimp and my husband had the salmon with mash potatoes and Brussels. We had a side order of fries - shoe string made in house. Fantastic! Thank you tCarol, our server who was amazing - so kind, attentive and friendly. This is going on the list as one of our favorite restaurants to visit when we are in Rehoboth. read more

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Menu selection and service are awesome! My go to place for dinner and drinks in Rehoboth Beach! Love the fact that they have a dog friendly patio as well! read more

Overall, was not super impressed with this place. Don't get me wrong, the service was great, but it wasn't going to pull this review up to a 4 or 5. I feel like there were not a lot of choices to choose from on the lunch menu and I feel like I kind of had to settle for something that was only alright. You could hear the music from the kitchen. That wasn't something you expect to hear walking in to the restaurant. I would suggest putting some swinging doors or something to muffle the music out. I think there are definitely better options. read more

Shorebreak Lodge - Day boat Scallops, butternut squash - New American Near Me - Rehoboth Beach, Delaware

Sit at the bar and watch the mixologists work their magic. You will think you have died and gone to cocktail heaven. Even no proof options for nondrinkers like me. Can't go wrong with any menu options as they are all delicious. It is noisy and crowded as it is a popular spot. read more

I absolutely love having date night here. As I get older, the more I appreciate a very well made cocktail . I'm 29, so I'm most definitely growing out of my white claw faze. I have. Even CRAVING a margarita from this place since the last time I came and they had a spicy marg on their specialty drink list. Ugh it's SO GOOD. I can't wait to go back and try some more drinks from the menu. If you go you MUST order the wild mushroom bruschetta as an appetizer. You could honestly eat as a meal. When I went last time, I went with friends, and I brought home the wild mushroom bruschetta, and my husband literally devoured it so then when we went on our date night, he was very excited to be able to eat it there. He's pretty picky with his crabcakes and he said that this was very good. It came with a corn and edamame salad. Which he really enjoyed as well. I got the glaze salmon that comes on top of brussels sprouts . Very good as well. And he also ordered a side of fries, which you don't see, but he literally loves their fries so much. Also, the ambience is so on point here. It's just more of a relaxed atmosphere because the dim lighting, which I love. It's just an overall elevated look and feel but relaxed if that makes sense. The service is always great. And I do love sitting where you can see the windows in the road right there it's just a very calming. Cozy type of date night. The biggest Takeaway I have is I always search for places that feel like a home-cooked meal. I'm Italian, and come from a big Italian family in Baltimore. So Sunday dinners at home cooked meals are just everything to me. And I'm always searching for that type of taste. It's pretty difficult to find especially living in a resort town because you see a lot of chains and they have the same stereotypical recipe recipes and it just doesn't have that taste if you know what I'm talking about. This place gives me that. And that's why I really enjoy going. read more

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