Feel like eating crabs? No need to keep looking! Some of the best crab restaurants in the country are in the state of Delaware. 

Whether you choose steamed crabs seasoned with Old Bay or crab cakes, these seven restaurants will make your taste buds sing. Dive in and keep reading to find out which crab shacks made the list.

1. Boondocks Restaurant & Package Store, Smyrna

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The Boondocks Restaurant and Package Store in Smyrna are more than just a crab house; they are an experience in and of themselves. This one-of-a-kind place has stained-glass works of art, a wall covered in license plates, and even a love seat made from an old cast-iron bathtub, all of which give it a unique feel. Not to mention the clever drinks, like the spooky-looking Swamp Water, served in a Mason jar.

2. The Blue Crab, Bethany Beach

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The Blue Crab at Bethany Beach serves blue crabs and snow crab legs, chargrilled oysters with Cajun garlic butter, and an excellent filet mignon. There are also other seafood and beef dishes on the menu. The Mediterranean blue color scheme gives this crab house more of a café feel.

3. Claws Seafood House, Rehoboth Beach

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The Fins Hospitality Group owns and operates this eatery in the heart of downtown Rehoboth. Begin with oysters on the half shell from the East Coast before moving on to the crabs and lobsters, which are supplied fresh every day.

4. Bushels Crab House & Seafood, Lewes

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The Bushels Crab House & Seafood is a business in Lewes that welcomes families and children. They sell Alaskan snow crabs, blue crabs, Dungeness crabs, and king crab legs. There are a lot of parking spots, which is a plus.

5. The Fenwick Crab House, Fenwick Island

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The Fenwick Crab House has been in business on Fenwick Island for more than 50 years and is known for the creative ways it uses crab in many dishes, such as pretzel crab, crab dip, Cobb salad, and many more. Remember to order some of their crab cakes, which have won awards and can be sent to you.

6. Gus’s Crab Shack, Port Penn

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Port Penn has a favorite restaurant called Gus's Crab Shack. The restaurant has been around for some time. If you know about the Crab Crib, you'll be glad to hear that it has returned to what it was originally about and is now serving fresh crabs.

7. The Lestrado’s Crab House, New Castle 

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Since 1968, Lestrado's Crab House in New Castle has been serving hot crabs just out of the oven. They also sell whole crabs cooked in marinara sauce and crabs that are a specialty of New Castle County that have been seasoned with garlic.

Final Thoughts

In a nutshell, Delaware is where you should go if you're craving crab. Each of these crab houses offers something different and tasty, from steamed crabs with Old Bay seasoning to crab cakes. 

If you need a new place to live, consider Delaware, which is close to these great crab shacks. There's something for everyone, whether you want a casual place or one with a more upscale feel. If you're in Delaware and want crabs, you can quickly check out one of these top-rated crab houses.