In just three days, Thanksgiving will be here before you know it. There's no shame in ordering takeout if the idea of feeding a big party is giving you sleepless nights. 

Several coastal eateries will open on Thanksgiving Day, November 24, for dine-in or carry-out. If you want to save yourself some stress, make your reservations today before they fill up.

A side note, though: due to capacity, space constraints, and an avalanche of bookings, many restaurants may not take reservations. But check their social media platforms for any last-minute opportunities.

So, with that out of the way, let’s check out the best places to eat on Thanksgiving in Delaware. 

1. Bethany Blues

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Bethany Blues is open this Thanksgiving at 18385 Coastal Highway, Lewes, to relieve some of your holiday stress with delicious food.

This year's Thanksgiving menu includes fully cooked family dinners with a six-pound herb-roasted turkey breast or a six-pound smoked ham, homemade cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, cornbread stuffing, and green bean casserole. Additionally, the dinners come with a choice of either a green bean casserole or a green bean casserole.

You must place preorders by calling them before noon on November 21. You may pick up orders on November 24 for cold pickup between 2:00 and 8:00 p.m. or hot pickup between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. Prices start at $245 for a meal that can feed 8–10 people or $135 for a family supper serving 4–5 people.

2. Big Fish Grill

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Want a Thanksgiving buffet? Then, you have to check out the Big Fish Grill. 

Located at 20298 Coastal Highway, Rehoboth Beach, they are hosting a Thanksgiving buffet on November 24 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. through reservations. 

The Thanksgiving plated dinner comes with a choice of appetizers. There’s a lot of oven-roasted turkey and honey-baked ham, a lot of homemade sides, and the Big Fish dessert trio served on a silver platter. In addition to a variety of appetizers, sushi platters, and main dishes, Big Fish also has a raw bar with many choices. 

Pricing for the three-course plated lunch for Thanksgiving is $46.95 for adults, $21.95 for children ages six to 12, and $9.95 for children under the age of 5.

3. Fork and Flask

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Fork and Flask, located at 19730 Coastal Highway, Rehoboth Beach, is another Thanksgiving dinner option fit for you and the whole family.

There are a variety of Thanksgiving takeout alternatives available. The feast feeds 8–10 people and comes with traditional holiday ingredients. There are also individual meals and things à la carte. 

On the menu for dine-in service on Thanksgiving Day are oven-roasted turkey and sage-roasted seitan, as well as a choice of two sides, such as green bean casserole and glazed carrots. 

You are free to dine on Thanksgiving Day between 1 and 6 p.m. Pricing includes a Thanksgiving feast for $230, individual dinners for $24, and a sit-down Thanksgiving meal with three courses priced at $44 per person.

4. Harvest Tide Steakhouse

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Nothing beats the Harvest Tide Steak House for the best in-house dining experience for Thanksgiving. They also offer takeout and delivery at 410 East Savannah Road in Lewes. 

The Thanksgiving dinner menu includes hors d'oeuvres, roasted butternut squash soup, or a seafood platter. You can also enjoy a salad station and the carving station, which offers pork loin with pineapple glaze, smoked ham, or dry-aged prime rib as options. On the menu, items available for takeout are whole dinners, salads, side dishes, and desserts.

Thanksgiving buffet service will be available from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. On or before November 24th. You must have placed all orders for takeout. Dinner prices are as follows: $45 per person and $19 for children aged 5 to 12.

5. Irish Eyes Pub

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For all beer lovers, the ultimate experience will be the Thanksgiving feast at Irish Eyes in Lewes, located at 213 Anglers Road. 

The buffet is open from noon until six in the evening. The Thanksgiving dinner buffet has a variety of traditional dishes, such as herb and sausage stuffing, whipped potatoes, slow-roasted turkey, honey-glazed pit ham, and more.

Buffet prices are as follows: $38 for adults, $15 for children aged ten and below, and free for children under 4.

Final Thoughts

That wraps up our list of the best beach restaurants in Delaware for you to eat at this Thanksgiving. You will never go wrong at any of these establishments. What’s your favorite restaurant in Delaware that we should include in this list? Let us know in the comments below!