Patron Steakhouse

Patron Steakhouse is a resort-season steakhouse at 1808 Coastal Highway in Dewey Beach, Delaware, positioned along the primary beach-access corridor between Rehoboth Beach and Indian Beach in one of the Delaware shore's most concentrated resort communities. The restaurant opens for the summer season and operates through early fall, drawing the beach-going professional and leisure crowd that populates Dewey Beach during the warmer months. The menu centers on prime beef — dry-aged cuts sourced from reputable suppliers and prepared on a high-heat grill designed to achieve proper crust formation while maintaining precise internal doneness. The bone-in ribeye is the anchor: a 32 oz tomahawk-style preparation with an excellent fat cap and marbling that rewards ordering at medium-rare or below. Surf and turf combinations allow the kitchen to pair prime beef with fresh Delaware seafood, most notably local oysters on the half shell and lobster tail preparations. A raw bar component featuring Delaware Bay oysters provides shellfish options for lighter appetites within the steak-house format. The dining room is well-appointed for a beach resort setting — proper table service, good lighting, and a wine list offering the necessary pairing weight for red meat without the premium of a city steakhouse. The cocktail program skews toward classic American formats with solid execution. Dewey Beach's resort atmosphere means the room fills early with celebration diners and summer residents; reservations are recommended and can be made by calling (302) 227-7277. The restaurant operates seasonally, closed approximately October through April.