The Cafe on 26

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84 Atlantic Ave
Ocean View, DE 19970
The Beach's Premier Boutique Restaurant. Serving Fresh Local Seasonal Cuisine. Indoor and Outdoor Dining. Reservations Only. 7 Nominations for 2022 & 2023 for Best of Costal Style. 2020 Trip Advisor Traveler's Choice Award, 4 Nominations 2018 for Best Chef, Best Romantic Restaurant, Best American Restaurant, Best in Bethany Beach/Ocean View. Winner of 2017 Best of Delaware Delaware Today Magazine Readers Choice - Best American Restaurant, 2015 Winner - Battle at the Beach Chef Cook-Off, 2015 Winner - Culinary Genius Award for the Northeast Region. Executive Chef Jason Bostaph, 4 Awards - 2013 Best of Awards from Coastal Style Magazine - Best Chef Sussex County, Best Appetizers, Best Authentic American Cuisine and Best Coffee.

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4.0138 reviews
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Ed K.
8/20/2025

The Cafe on 26 is without a doubt the best upscale restaurant in the Bethany Beach area, guaranteed!! The fact that reservations are required says a lot!! From the moment you walk in the door from...

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Tony J.
3/17/2025

As you can see from my past two reviews I have been here several times in the past on special occasions such as my birthday. As you can see the last time I reviewed this place was twice in 2022....

Rose M.
9/8/2025

We went to The Cafe on 26 for the 1st time to celebrate my birthday. Reservations are needed, I called & left a message to receive a call from the owner Maria. We asked for inside seating (...

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Lachrisha P.
9/5/2025

Excellent dinner from the entrance to the dessert. Extremely hospitable and the food was amazing. I highly recommend you make reservation ahead of time. Trust me you will not be disappointed....

Fred C.
9/12/2025

This is a place that is very good but sometimes not as good as it should be when you consider the prices. They still have that very annoying reservation policy where you don't get a confirmation...

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