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Henlopen City Oyster House

50 Wilmington Ave, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
302-260-9193
4.5 of 5 stars 114 Reviews
Price range: INR0 - INR56
Cuisines: Seafood
Good for: Romantic, Bar Scene, Business, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
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Good for: Romantic, Bar Scene, Business, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
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Baltimore, MD
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

We visited here in June 2011 with our 2 year old daughter. As with all restaurants in Rehoboth, this was family-friendly. Food was great. I had a lobster roll and my husband had the oyster po-boy sandwich. Upscale food but relaxed atmosphere. Highly recommend! More

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Ashburn, Virginia
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012 NEW

So great! The food is really fresh and is a great sea food spot. Try the soft shell crab if you are looking for something different. More

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Rochester, New York, United States
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

I drove down from New York to visit friends in Rehoboth this past weekend. We asked around for dinner recommedations and several locals told us to go to the Henlopen City Oyster House. We arrived a little after 5 p.m. and they were already quite busy. We went to the bar while we found seats at the bar while we... More

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Falls Church, VA
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

Went Friday night and again on Saturday. It's a bit noisy, but the food is SO worth it! Had the Shrimp Po' Boy on Friday and Halibut on a bed of sauteed fiddleheads and mushrooms on Saturday. Po' Boy was what you would expect. The Halibut was awesome! More

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Rehoboth Beach, Delaware
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

This place is is a must if you visit Rehoboth Beach, Largest selections of oysters I ever seen. For lunch do not pass up their lobster ruben. Menu changes daily. DO NOT MISS THIS PLACE More

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Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, USA
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012

There motto is "We're serious about oysters" and that holds true. The service is wonderful, the decor unique and the service is attentive and friendly. This is our favorite restaurant in town. More

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Baltimore, Maryland, United States
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2012

My boyfriend and I went to happy hour and got some amazing raw oysters as well as a house rum punch that was great. Bartender was very friendly and the atmosphere is nice as well. We would definitely go back for dinner as he let us look at the menu and it sounded really delicious. More

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Lehigh Valley, PA
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

Henlopen City Oyster House has quickly become a must for us on our visits to Rehoboth Beach. Since 'Oyster' is in their name it should come as no surprise that the quality and variety on offer here is simply unmatched. Plump, beautifully presented by knowledgeable staff and absolutely fresh, its obvious this place takes Oysters seriously. Pair them with one... More

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Lewes, Delaware
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012

Even though my wife and I have been there numerous times, we have yet to order oysters. Next time I'll have to have my favorite, fried oysters. We usually wind up sitting at the bar and have various appetizers and one of their many choices of beer. The food is wonderful and the service is just as good. Get there... More

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Rehoboth Beach, DE
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30 reviews 30 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

I love this place. I was only an occasional eater of raw oysters in the past but since HCO opened I have really learned to enjoy and appreciate them. There are always multiple varieties of fresh oysters from which to select, and you can mix and match. Oysters are served attractively on ice with the appropriate fixings. I especially enjoy... More

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