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Henlopen City Oyster House
Usamah Nelson : 5 on 9/17/2025 1:48 am
I’m sure it’s been mentioned in other reviews, but there are no reservations here. We saw all the hype and decided to give it a try, not realizing the wait would be about an hour to an hour and a half. We figured if it’s that busy, it must be worth it, so we walked around the boardwalk until our table was ready.
The service was great and our waitress was very nice. We started with oysters and calamari. The calamari literally melted in my mouth, hands down the best I’ve ever had. The oysters were fine, but honestly not worth the hype. My fiancée had the shrimp po’boy with fries, she thought the sandwich was alright and the fries were way too salty. I had the crab cakes, which were really good.
The place is definitely on the pricier side, but it seems like they use fresh, local ingredients and overall the quality is great. A solid spot and worth trying at least once
The service was great and our waitress was very nice. We started with oysters and calamari. The calamari literally melted in my mouth, hands down the best I’ve ever had. The oysters were fine, but honestly not worth the hype. My fiancée had the shrimp po’boy with fries, she thought the sandwich was alright and the fries were way too salty. I had the crab cakes, which were really good.
The place is definitely on the pricier side, but it seems like they use fresh, local ingredients and overall the quality is great. A solid spot and worth trying at least once
Usamah Nelson
1758073694
5
5
Henlopen City Oyster House
Mariah Belgrod : 5 on 9/1/2025 9:39 pm
Henlopen City Oyster House: A Coastal Gem Worth Craving
From the moment we sat down, everything just clicked — prompt service, warm atmosphere, and a menu that knew exactly what it was doing.
We shared seared scallops, creamy clam chowder, two rounds of ultra-fresh oysters, and the standout: lobster mac and cheese, rich and indulgent in all the right ways. Every dish felt thoughtful, fresh, and full of flavor.
Prices were reasonable for the quality, and the experience left us already planning our return in the off-season. This place is more than a dinner spot — it’s one you’ll keep thinking about long after the last bite.
From the moment we sat down, everything just clicked — prompt service, warm atmosphere, and a menu that knew exactly what it was doing.
We shared seared scallops, creamy clam chowder, two rounds of ultra-fresh oysters, and the standout: lobster mac and cheese, rich and indulgent in all the right ways. Every dish felt thoughtful, fresh, and full of flavor.
Prices were reasonable for the quality, and the experience left us already planning our return in the off-season. This place is more than a dinner spot — it’s one you’ll keep thinking about long after the last bite.
Mariah Belgrod
1756762768
5
5
Henlopen City Oyster House
Miyo Lopez : 5 on 8/5/2025 12:58 pm
Food here is outstanding. We’ve tried a lot of places that claim they have the best crab cakes (almost as many that claim they have the best Key Lime Pie)… I believe this place does! The raw oyster sampler was also up there with the best we’ve ever had. The beer selection was okay. A little pricey. And the space was cramped, they get a lot of people in a small space. Still recommend highly, if for nothing else, their crab cakes.
Miyo Lopez
1754398701
5
5
Henlopen City Oyster House
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