The Surfing Crab

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16723 Coastal Hwy
Lewes, DE 19958
+1 (302) 644-4448
http://www.thesurfingcrab.com
The Surfing Crab is a family tradition of fresh seafood and crabs that was established over 50 years ago. It all started back in 1961, when Henry Vechery opened the Bethesda Crab House. His young son, Donald Vechery began working with him at the age of just nine. Over the years, the crab house became a huge success. Around 2008, Donald wanted to branch out and build something for himself using his years of knowledge and experience. Thus, The Surfing Crab was born, providing Sussex County with 13 years of the most amazing crabs and seafood the area has seen. Come down and try our passionatly crafted dishes using the freshest seafood available!

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4.5444 reviews
Heather L.
7/25/2025

Excellent crabs! All were very heavy and full. Delicious. The steamed shrimp was the best I've ever had. Service was wonderful! Very attentive. Would definitely recommend!!! Extremely great...

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Tamara B.
7/13/2025

My family (8 of us) and I were in town for the weekend and were recommended to try this place. When I tell you it was by far the best seafood experience ever!! I'm not jazzin' it at all. The...

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Steve I.
8/16/2024

Read the reviews and thought I would stop in. Was very happy I did. It is a no frills looking place with outstanding food and service. Our starters of Steamed shrimp and deviled eggs could no...

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Erica L.
9/7/2025

There will not be a second trip here for us! I have never heard a more shocking response from a restaurant owner in all of my life. Since they changed their policy of accommodating separate checks...

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Allen P.
4/6/2024

~30 years after being told I could no longer eat shellfish; I recently discovered the initial diagnosis was wrong. Went to Lewes for steamed crabs. We settled on The Surfing Crab. They were...

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