The story of Dogfish Head began in June of 1995 when we opened
Dogfish Head Brewings & Eats, the first state's first brewpub opened
in the resort beach community of Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. The plan was
to bring original beer, original food, and original music to the area.
Not only was Dogfish Head Delaware’s first brewpub, it was the smallest commercial brewery in America. Our very first batch, Shelter Pale Ale, was brewed on a system which essentially was three little kegs with propane burners underneath. Brewing 12–gallon batches of beer for a whole restaurant proved to be more than a full time job. When the doors to the pub first opened, we brewed three times a day, five days a week! The one benefit to brewing on such a small system was the ability to try out a myriad of different recipes. We quickly got bored brewing the same things over and over – that’s when we started adding all sorts of weird ingredients and getting kind of crazy with the beers!
Recent Reviews
Dogfish Head Brewings & Eats
Rachel Prideaux : 5 on 10/14/2024 6:25 pm
We decided to stop by Dogfish Head for lunch after leaving Ocean City, Maryland, and it turned out to be a fantastic choice! I ordered the "Old Man and the Sea," a delicious and creative take on a white pizza with a delightful Delaware/Maryland crab twist. My husband went for the Fried Chicken Sandwich, which was huge and packed with flavor. We sat at the bar, where the service was quick and friendly. The entire menu looked amazing, and all the dishes coming out of the kitchen were tempting. Highly recommend this spot—we’ll definitely be back next time we're in the area!
Rachel Prideaux
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Chrystal Foster : 4 on 10/6/2024 1:29 pm
This is one of my favorite places to stop anytime I’m in Rehoboth. My husband loves to go to the Emporium and getting different beers and spirits, so dinner next-door is a must. They have an extensive menu with something for everyone. As an appetizer, I ordered the crab and corn chowder, which was OK. As an entrée, the under the Ridge pizza was really good. If you are a lover of mushrooms, onions and garlic, this won’t disappoint!
There was a little bit of wait to be seated, but walking up and down the street helped with that. We were also informed as we were about to be seated that strollers were not allowed inside. As my child is a toddler and can sit in a highchair, we just took the stroller back to the car. But if you have a younger child who is not able to sit up, this could be an inconvenience.
There was a little bit of wait to be seated, but walking up and down the street helped with that. We were also informed as we were about to be seated that strollers were not allowed inside. As my child is a toddler and can sit in a highchair, we just took the stroller back to the car. But if you have a younger child who is not able to sit up, this could be an inconvenience.
Chrystal Foster
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Cynthia Z : 4 on 9/22/2024 4:50 am
Burgers and pizzas are $12 every Tuesday. I ordered the burger special with turkey, and while it was a bit messy to eat, it was decent. Their strawberry lime tequila margarita was sooo good, and their pretzel bites were satisfying. The service was good... quick with the drinks, though the food took a little longer. We came as a party of 12, split between two tables, and they were able to provide us with individual checks.
Cynthia Z
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