Henlopen City Oyster House

Henlopen City Oyster House is a dedicated raw bar and seafood restaurant at 4 Wilmington Avenue in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, positioned at one of the most prominent intersections in Delaware's premier beach town. The restaurant specializes in raw oysters sourced from both coasts, presenting a rotating selection that educates diners on the regional diversity of American oyster cultivation. The raw bar anchors the menu with a rotating east-west oyster board featuring selections from Virginia's Chesapeake and Eastern Shore beds alongside Pacific oysters from Washington and Oregon. Each selection is identified by name, provenance, and flavor profile, allowing guests to work through a comparative tasting of different growing regions and aquaculture practices. The lobster roll is a generous, chilled preparation with lightly dressed meat in a toasted New England split-top bun — one of the more faithful renditions found on the Delaware shore. A chilled shellfish tower combines oysters, shrimp, crab claws, and half-shell clams into a shareable centerpiece for groups celebrating occasions. The interior is industrial-coastal in character, with reclaimed wood, pendant lighting, and an energetic bar scene centered on craft cocktails and a concise wine selection emphasizing crisp, mineral whites suited to raw shellfish. Albariño, Muscadet, and Chablis feature regularly on the list. The rooftop bar area operates during warm-weather months, providing elevated views over Rehoboth's downtown toward the ocean. Reservations are recommended during summer season and can be made by calling (302) 260-9193.