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    Starboard Claw

    3.8 (40 reviews)
    Open 4:00 pm - 11:00 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating

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    Menu 1
    Dave L.

    The management and crew were very informative, helpful and friendly. Salad and rice was very tasty

    Jack S.

    Food was absolutely fantastic. I got the scallops and they were killer. There are tons of people working so our waters were always full and the food came out fast. The restaurant gets a little busy during peak times and I don't think you can put in a reservation, so plan to wait for a bit. It's very beachy inside with lots of different seating options both inside and out.

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    Mustang M.

    I was disappointed in my pasta which was recommended by the host. The seafood pasta had 3 shrimps, some other crab meat, and was water down. The bar tender was attentive. Overall the place is a vibe, but the food is overpriced.

    Ahi tuna
    Rodger S.

    We had a great meal here tonight. The place has an upscale feel & the food was very good. We started by sharing an order of ahi tuna. It was good & properly prepared. For my entree, I had snow crab legs & they were very good. For his entree, my husband had steamed jumbo shrimp that he peeled. I tried them & they were excellent. We also shared an order of corn on the cob they was delicious.

    Birra Tacos & Happy Hour Mozzarella Log
    Samantha C.

    If I could rate this any higher than 5 stars I would. This was a great experience! Our server was Lauren and she was amazing and so sweet! For drinks I had the watermelon crush and the Clawtini (their version of an espresso martini). The clawtini is on draft and it was deff a stronger martini but very good. The watermelon crush was refreshing and so good. Now for the food.. we split birra tacos and the happy hour mozzarella log ($7) for apps and both were amazing! The cheese pull of that log was one for the books. Then for dinner we each had a pound of snow crab legs ($40) and the Delaware corn dodgers, which were like corn nuggets or hush puppies. I'll say that snow crab legs are my favorite food and I've had them in many places. Starboard Claw was hands down the best crab legs I have ever had. They were pre-cracked, the meat was so juicy and lots of big pieces. I will think about these crab legs for many months to come. I know Delaware is known for the blue crabs, but don't sleep on the snow crab legs! The ONLY thing that I didn't love was the amount of flies everywhere but I know that's something they can't control.

    Happy Hour Menu
    Natalie F.

    Went for the stellar happy hour that runs 12-6 on Saturday and Sunday. $5 food options with generous portions. We had wings and shrimp. All were served quickly and tasted great. Shrimp came sprinkled with Old Bay and included cocktail sauce. Wings were chili rubbed with brown sugar. Nice and crispy with a good balance of flavors. Service was spot on too. We sat at the bar which was bright and sunny and opened to the street. One of our favorite spots during our quick visit to Dewey Beach.

    Went here Friday of Memorial Day Weekend for happy hour. On the door of the establishment it indicated happy hour 4pm-6pm, in addition to their website, facebook and instagram. There was no indication happy hour did not apply to this day. We received our bill and were told there was no happy hour this weekend. The bartender said "I don't know what to tell you." I have never been to a restaurant that false advertises as much as this place. It is so unfortunate as a local that wants to support local business, but I will not be back again nor will I suggest this place to friends for this exact reason. Be better Starboard.

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    Heather C.

    I visited twice in one day on Labor Day Saturday. After the beach, we stopped in for an espresso martini and a few beers. The martini was top notch once again. The bar is nice and the bartenders are friendly. In the evening we stopped back again to watch some football upstairs and drink more espresso martinis!! We did order the mozzarella log. It was two giant crunchy logs. They were hot, heavy and delicious with a bit of a spicy kick.

    Crab claws (pricey but would do it again.. 3.5/5)
    Dale D.

    One of my favorite spots on Dewey. I can't say much about the food but the rooftop ambiance and orange crushes are 10/10. Service is attentive and kind. I visited Thursday and Sunday evening at sunset but never struggled to find seating upstai

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    Great seafood options and the food is delicious. Also, the specialty cocktails are very good

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    Favorite restaurant around the area! Great service, great food, great drinks, and great times. Always very consistent

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    Great service. Awesome rockfish entree. Great cucumber jalapeño margarita. Awesome outdoor bar. Will be great for football season.

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    Omg the shrimp and grits are good enough to slap your momma. Seriously so good. Will be back just for that dish

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    The food was really good. Nikki is the best/Goat, give her a raise. SHES SO NICE. #weloveNikki

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    Food was delicious! Service was friendly and great! Was our first time and we will definitely return!

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    great ambience inside the restaurant, and the menu had a lot of unique items that blended flavors

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