11 Under The Radar Restaurants In Delaware That Are Scrumdiddlyumptious
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Kim Magaraci
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Big dishes are served in small restaurants throughout Delaware, and the First State is known for hole-in-the-wall restaurants in all of the small towns. These tiny spots in particular caught my attention for being under-the-radar restaurant in Delaware that serve dishes that are absolutely, well, scrumdiddlyumptious.
Homemade spaghetti and lasagna are the cornerstones of this under-the-radar restaurant in Delaware. Mrs Robino's simple Italian menu, featuring homestyle, hearty traditional meals, will satisfy all of your Sunday Dinner desires.
520 N Union St Wilmington, Delaware
520 N Union St Wilmington, Delaware
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Oddfellows Cafe's head chef, Willie, whips up the most amazing farm-to-table concoctions on a daily basis at this small spot on Main St. in Smyrna. When it comes to under-the-radar restaurants in Delaware, Oddfellows is one of the finest dining spots you can stumble upon.
4 S Main St Smyrna, DE 19977
4 S Main St Smyrna, DE 19977
Corner Bistro in Wilmington is a great spot for lunch any day. They offer a Bistro (express) Lunch that varies every day. You'll get the chef's choice for your main dish, a cup of the soup du jour, a small salad, and a sweet dessert to finish it off. All of the food here is fresh, and there are plenty of healthy options, which can otherwise be hard to find in Delaware's largest city.
3604 Silverside Rd Wilmington, DE 19810
3604 Silverside Rd Wilmington, DE 19810
Delaware is well known for great hoagies and subs, and many Delawareans will run to Casapulla's or Capriotti's, but Wilmington residents know about the hole in the wall that is Gaudiello's - and they might have the best subs in the state.
29A Trolley Sq Wilmington, DE 19806
29A Trolley Sq Wilmington, DE 19806
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El Dorado in Rehoboth Beach stands out in a town that serves up fish tacos at plenty of restaurants. When a beach town restaurant can boast some of the best Tacos de Pescado in the state, you know it's worth stopping by. Don't be fooled by the quiet exterior - this place is anything but ordinary.
18766 John J Williams Hwy Rehoboth Beach, Delaware
18766 John J Williams Hwy Rehoboth Beach, Delaware
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Fat Rick and Son's has been catering Wilmington-area picnics, events, and parties and has been known around the state as an amazing barbeque place with some of the best smoked meats in Delaware. They finally opened a restaurant in the Foulkstone Plaza Office Park and it is open for lunch on weekdays from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
1413 Foulk Rd Wilmington, Delaware
1413 Foulk Rd Wilmington, Delaware
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Striper Bites Bistro is a best kept secret of Lewes, Delaware. This tiny spot features some fresh seafood and an incredible Shrimp and Grits dish that might be the best of its kind on the east coast.
107 Savannah Rd Lewes, DE 19958
107 Savannah Rd Lewes, DE 19958
Wilson's General Store in Georgetown is a Delaware treasure. Mr. Wilson's family has owned the store for decades and they make the best scrapple, egg and cheese in the entire state.
24730 Springfield Rd Georgetown, Delaware.
24730 Springfield Rd Georgetown, Delaware.
The beef tongue tacos at El Nopal are mouthwatering and tender - by far the best tacos linguas I've had in Delaware. Don't drive by this place, even if you only have time for takeout, it's worth ordering a taco or two for the road.
627 W Division St Dover, Delaware 19904
627 W Division St Dover, Delaware 19904
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R & R Grill and Bar in Laurel is a divey hole in the wall bar that's frequented by families and bikers alike - and the food is always delicious. Pictured above is my choice, whenever I visit: fried fish, fresh fries (their fries are AMAZING) and hand-battered onion rings. Okay, so I like fried bar food - a lot. This place is worth a stop if you're just in the mood for a great bar night.
30739 Sussex Hwy Laurel, Delaware
30739 Sussex Hwy Laurel, Delaware
You've GOT to try the Crab Salsa at Fin Alley in Fenwick Island - it's phenomenal. This new beach spot has never disappointed - they serve up some amazing food for such an under-the-radar restaurant in Delaware.
If you’re looking for more small, hole in the wall restaurant ideas, check out Part 1 and Part 2 of our Delaware Hole In The Wall Restaurant Lists!
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