The Cafe on 26

4.9 (3)

$50 and over

American

84 Atlantic Ave, Ocean View, DE 19970

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The Cafe on 26

4.9

$50 and over

American

Ocean View

Make a reservation

2 people

May 13, 2026

7:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Great for brunch
Charming

Enjoy a unique dining experience at the Beach's Premier Boutique Restaurant. Fine dining with a casual and coastal atmosphere inside the original 1920's home. Authentic American Cuisine focusing on local farm to table dinners using fresh seafood and steaks hand cut in house. Hand crafted cocktails and homemade desserts featured on our nightly menu as well as chef created specials. Adapted into a restaurant in May of 2010, Maria Fraser has been serving the community for over 16 years here. Indoor Dining featuring an Upstairs Dining Room and Wine Room. Outdoor Dining (Weather Pending) featuring our Garden Patio.

Awards & accolades over the years:
Best of Delaware, Best Appetizers, Best Authentic American Cuisine, Best Chef In Sussex County, 2026 Winter Olympic Chef, Signature Award Winning Dish Potato Parmigiana Encrusted Salmon.

Reservations Only!
May Hours: Thursday - Sunday 5pm-9pm
Summer Hours Begin June 10th: Wednesday - Sunday 5pm-9pm

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
American, Seafood, Steak
Hours of operation
Dinner Thu–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Contact
(302) 539-2233
Website
https://www.thecafeon26.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Maria Fraser

Location
84 Atlantic Ave, Ocean View, DE 19970
Neighborhood
Ocean View
Cross street
Woodland Avenue & Route 26. Overflow Parking Follow Signs on Woodland A
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What people are saying

The Cafe on 26 reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9

4.9 based on all time ratings

4.9Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.9Value

Noise • Energetic

3 Reviews

D
Debbie Gold
Washington DC57 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We live The Cafe on 26! The servers are attentive and always helpful with suggestions. The food is consistently delicious. The duck is tender and very tasty. The unique salmon is also one of our favorites.
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JonathanG
Washington DC1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
From the moment we arrived, everything about the evening felt welcoming and thoughtfully done. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, the food was absolutely outstanding, and the service truly elevated the entire experience. It’s rare to find a restaurant where every detail feels so intentional and enjoyable. We enjoyed the Bold Fashion and Espresso Martini while we took our time reviewing the menu. Both were so delicious we had a second! I ordered your signature salmon dish, and my date had the stuffed flounder. They were so incredibly delicious, we honestly can’t wait to return and have them again. It was truly memorable. What especially stood out was the genuine hospitality of your staff. Everyone we encountered was friendly, attentive, and clearly took pride in creating a memorable dining experience for guests. Cafe on 26 was one of the highlights of my visit to Bethany Beach, and I will absolutely recommend it to friends and family — and look forward to returning myself. Thank you for creating such a special place!
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Bruce
Philadelphia4 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I’m never disappointed with dining here ~ the food is always excellent & it’s why I continue to love Cafe on 26!
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Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
American, Seafood, Steak
Hours of operation
Dinner Thu–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Contact
(302) 539-2233
Website
https://www.thecafeon26.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Maria Fraser

Location
84 Atlantic Ave, Ocean View, DE 19970
Neighborhood
Ocean View
Cross street
Woodland Avenue & Route 26. Overflow Parking Follow Signs on Woodland A
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Make a reservation

The Cafe on 26

4.9

$50 and over

American

Ocean View

Make a reservation

2 people

May 13, 2026

7:00 PM

Booked 9 times today