The Cafe on 26

The Cafe on 26 The Beach's Premier Boutique Restaurant
Authentic American Cuisine
Best of Delaware
(303)

2026 Winter Olympics Chef
Multiple Award Winning Categories from Coastal Style Magazine
2020 Trip Advisor Travelers' Choice Award
2017 Best of Delaware - Delaware Today Readers Choice Best American Restaurant
2015 Culinary Genius Award Mid-Atlantic Region;
2015 Best Chef at the Battle at the Beach Chef Cook-Off
2013 Best Coffee, Best Appetizers, Best Authentic American Cuisine and Best Chef In Sussex County

The Beach's Premier Boutique Restaurant
Reservations Only - Reserve Your Table Online Thecafeon26.com
The Cafe on 26 Established 2010 - Owner & Executive Chef Maria Fraser

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 26, 2026 RESERVATIONS ONLY - Thecafeon26.com WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND BOOKING 1 - 2 WEEKS IN ADVANCEOPEN W...
09/26/2026

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 26, 2026

RESERVATIONS ONLY - Thecafeon26.com
WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND BOOKING 1 - 2 WEEKS IN ADVANCE
OPEN WEDNESDAY - SATURDAY

ALL Seafood, Meats and Vegetables are Fresh, Local Farm to Table Daily and Market Priced Daily - Fresh Local Herbs, Vegetables and Lettuce from Earth's Harmony - Fresh Local Fruit from Bennett Orchards

Featured Entrees

Halibut 56
8oz. Fresh Halibut Pan Seared in Butter, White W**e, Fresh Herbs & Lemon

Fig Glazed Salmon 48
Our Scottish Salmon with a Homemade Fig Jam Baked in the Oven & Topped with a Goat Cheese & Fresh Herb Gremolata

VEG DU JOUR: Café Chilled Street Corn

C26 Homemade Desserts
Key Lime Pie
Chocolate Cheesecake
Vanilla Cheesecake

The Beach's Premier Boutique Restaurant Featuring Fresh Local Sesonal Cuisine | The Cafe on 26 Est. 2010

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 25, 2026 RESERVATIONS ONLY - Thecafeon26.com WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND BOOKING 1 - 2 WEEKS IN ADVANCEOPEN WED...
09/25/2026

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 25, 2026

RESERVATIONS ONLY - Thecafeon26.com
WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND BOOKING 1 - 2 WEEKS IN ADVANCE
OPEN WEDNESDAY - SATURDAY

ALL Seafood, Meats and Vegetables are Fresh, Local Farm to Table Daily and Market Priced Daily - Fresh Local Herbs, Vegetables and Lettuce from Earth's Harmony - Fresh Local Fruit from Bennett Orchards

Featured Entrees

Captains' Combo 54
4oz. Halibut, Two Day Boat Scallops, Two Shrimp, Pan Roasted in Butter, Fresh Lemon, Fresh Herbs, & White W**e

Fig Glazed Salmon 48
Our Scottish Salmon with a Homemade Fig Jam Baked in the Oven & Topped with a Goat Cheese & Fresh Herb Gremolata

VEG DU JOUR: Café Chilled Street Corn

C26 Homemade Desserts
Key Lime Pie
Chocolate Cheesecake
Vanilla Cheesecake
Three Layer Triple Chocolate Ganache Cake

The Beach's Premier Boutique Restaurant Featuring Fresh Local Sesonal Cuisine | The Cafe on 26 Est. 2010

THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 24, 2026 RESERVATIONS ONLY - Thecafeon26.com WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND BOOKING 1 - 2 WEEKS IN ADVANCEOPEN W...
09/24/2026

THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 24, 2026

RESERVATIONS ONLY - Thecafeon26.com
WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND BOOKING 1 - 2 WEEKS IN ADVANCE
OPEN WEDNESDAY - SATURDAY

ALL Seafood, Meats and Vegetables are Fresh, Local Farm to Table Daily and Market Priced Daily - Fresh Local Herbs, Vegetables and Lettuce from Earth's Harmony - Fresh Local Fruit from Bennett Orchards

Featured Entrees

Captains' Combo 54
4oz. Halibut, Two Day Boat Scallops, Two Shrimp, Pan Roasted in Butter, Fresh Lemon, Fresh Herbs, & White W**e

Fig Glazed Salmon 48
Our Scottish Salmon with a Homemade Fig Jam Baked in the Oven & Topped with a Goat Cheese & Fresh Herb Gremolata

VEG DU JOUR: Café Chilled Street Corn

C26 Homemade Desserts
Key Lime Pie
Chocolate Cheesecake
Vanilla Cheesecake
Three Layer Triple Chocolate Ganache Cake

The Beach's Premier Boutique Restaurant Featuring Fresh Local Sesonal Cuisine | The Cafe on 26 Est. 2010

WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 23, 2026 RESERVATIONS ONLY - Thecafeon26.com WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND BOOKING 1 - 2 WEEKS IN ADVANCEOPEN ...
09/23/2026

WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 23, 2026

RESERVATIONS ONLY - Thecafeon26.com
WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND BOOKING 1 - 2 WEEKS IN ADVANCE
OPEN WEDNESDAY - SATURDAY

ALL Seafood, Meats and Vegetables are Fresh, Local Farm to Table Daily and Market Priced Daily - Fresh Local Herbs, Vegetables and Lettuce from Earth's Harmony - Fresh Local Fruit from Bennett Orchards

Featured Entrees

Captains' Combo 54
4oz. Halibut, Two Day Boat Scallops, Two Shrimp, Pan Roasted in Butter, Fresh Lemon, Fresh Herbs, & White W**e

Fig Glazed Salmon 48
Our Scottish Salmon with a Homemade Fig Jam Baked in the Oven & Topped with a Goat Cheese & Fresh Herb Gremolata

VEG DU JOUR: Café Chilled Street Corn

C26 Homemade Desserts
Key Lime Pie
Chocolate Cheesecake
Vanilla Cheesecake
Three Layer Triple Chocolate Ganache Cake

The Beach's Premier Boutique Restaurant Featuring Fresh Local Sesonal Cuisine | The Cafe on 26 Est. 2010

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 19, 2026 RESERVATIONS ONLY - Thecafeon26.com WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND BOOKING 1 - 2 WEEKS IN ADVANCEOPEN W...
09/19/2026

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 19, 2026

RESERVATIONS ONLY - Thecafeon26.com
WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND BOOKING 1 - 2 WEEKS IN ADVANCE
OPEN WEDNESDAY - SATURDAY

ALL Seafood, Meats and Vegetables are Fresh, Local Farm to Table Daily and Market Priced Daily - Fresh Local Herbs, Vegetables and Lettuce from Earth's Harmony - Fresh Local Fruit from Bennett Orchards

Featured Entrees

Captains' Combo 54
4oz. Halibut, Two Day Boat Scallops, Two Shrimp, Pan Roasted in Butter, Fresh Lemon, Fresh Herbs, & White W**e

Fig Glazed Salmon 48
Our Scottish Salmon with a Homemade Fig Jam Baked in the Oven & Topped with a Goat Cheese & Fresh Herb Gremolata

VEG DU JOUR: Café Chilled Street Corn

C26 Homemade Desserts
Key Lime Pie
Chocolate Cheesecake
Vanilla Cheesecake
Carrot Cake

The Beach's Premier Boutique Restaurant Featuring Fresh Local Sesonal Cuisine | The Cafe on 26 Est. 2010

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 18, 2026 RESERVATIONS ONLY - Thecafeon26.com WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND BOOKING 1 - 2 WEEKS IN ADVANCEOPEN WED...
09/18/2026

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 18, 2026

RESERVATIONS ONLY - Thecafeon26.com
WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND BOOKING 1 - 2 WEEKS IN ADVANCE
OPEN WEDNESDAY - SATURDAY

ALL Seafood, Meats and Vegetables are Fresh, Local Farm to Table Daily and Market Priced Daily - Fresh Local Herbs, Vegetables and Lettuce from Earth's Harmony - Fresh Local Fruit from Bennett Orchards

Featured Entrees

Halibut 54
8oz. Fresh Halibut Pan Seared in Butter, White W**e, Fresh Herbs & Lemon

Captains' Combo 54
4oz. Swordfish, Two Day Boat Scallops, Two Shrimp, Pan Roasted in Butter, Fresh Lemon, Fresh Herbs, & White W**e

Fig Glazed Salmon 48
Our Scottish Salmon with a Homemade Fig Jam Baked in the Oven & Topped with a Goat Cheese & Fresh Herb Gremolata

VEG DU JOUR: Café Chilled Street Corn

C26 Homemade Desserts
Key Lime Pie
Chocolate Cheesecake
Vanilla Cheesecake
Apple Cinnamon Spice Cake
Carrot Cake

The Beach's Premier Boutique Restaurant Featuring Fresh Local Sesonal Cuisine | The Cafe on 26 Est. 2010

WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 16, 2026 RESERVATIONS ONLY - Thecafeon26.com WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND BOOKING 1 - 2 WEEKS IN ADVANCEOPEN ...
09/16/2026

WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 16, 2026

RESERVATIONS ONLY - Thecafeon26.com
WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND BOOKING 1 - 2 WEEKS IN ADVANCE
OPEN WEDNESDAY - SATURDAY

ALL Seafood, Meats and Vegetables are Fresh, Local Farm to Table Daily and Market Priced Daily - Fresh Local Herbs, Vegetables and Lettuce from Earth's Harmony - Fresh Local Fruit from Bennett Orchards

Featured Entrees

Captains' Combo 54
4oz. Swordfish, Two Day Boat Scallops, Two Shrimp, Pan Roasted in Butter, Fresh Lemon, Fresh Herbs, & White W**e

Fig Glazed Salmon 48
Our Scottish Salmon with a Homemade Fig Jam Baked in the Oven & Topped with a Goat Cheese & Fresh Herb Gremolata

VEG DU JOUR: Café Chilled Street Corn

C26 Homemade Desserts
Key Lime Pie
Chocolate Cheesecake
Vanilla Cheesecake
Apple Cinnamon Spice Cake
Carrot Cake

The Beach's Premier Boutique Restaurant Featuring Fresh Local Sesonal Cuisine | The Cafe on 26 Est. 2010

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 12, 2026 RESERVATIONS ONLY - Thecafeon26.com WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND BOOKING 1 - 2 WEEKS IN ADVANCEOPEN W...
09/12/2026

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 12, 2026

RESERVATIONS ONLY - Thecafeon26.com
WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND BOOKING 1 - 2 WEEKS IN ADVANCE
OPEN WEDNESDAY - SATURDAY

ALL Seafood, Meats and Vegetables are Fresh, Local Farm to Table Daily and Market Priced Daily - Fresh Local Herbs, Vegetables and Lettuce from Earth's Harmony - Fresh Local Fruit from Bennett Orchards

Featured Entrees

Shrimp Imperial 48
Large Shrimp Baked with Our Jumbo Lump Crab Imperial & Imperial Sauce

Grilled Swordfish 44
8oz. Swordfish on the Grill with Lemon & Fresh Dill or Try it Blackened

VEG DU JOUR: Café Chilled Street Corn

C26 Homemade Desserts
Key Lime Pie
Chocolate Cheesecake
Vanilla Cheesecake
Three Layer Apple Cinnamon Cake Cream Cheese Icing Fresh Fruit Chutney

The Beach's Premier Boutique Restaurant Featuring Fresh Local Sesonal Cuisine | The Cafe on 26 Est. 2010

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 11, 2026 RESERVATIONS ONLY - Thecafeon26.com WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND BOOKING 1 - 2 WEEKS IN ADVANCEOPEN WED...
09/11/2026

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 11, 2026

RESERVATIONS ONLY - Thecafeon26.com
WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND BOOKING 1 - 2 WEEKS IN ADVANCE
OPEN WEDNESDAY - SATURDAY

ALL Seafood, Meats and Vegetables are Fresh, Local Farm to Table Daily and Market Priced Daily - Fresh Local Herbs, Vegetables and Lettuce from Earth's Harmony - Fresh Local Fruit from Bennett Orchards

Featured Entrees

Captains' Combo 54
4oz. Mahi Mahi, Two Day Boat Scallops, Two Shrimp, Pan Roasted in Butter, Fresh Lemon, Fresh Herbs, & White W**e

Grilled Swordfish 44
8oz. Swordfish on the Grill with Lemon & Fresh Dill or Try it Blackened!

Fig Glazed Salmon 48
Our Scottish Salmon with a Homemade Fig Jam Baked in the Oven & Topped with a Goat Cheese & Fresh Herb Gremolata

VEG DU JOUR: Café Chilled Street Corn

C26 Homemade Desserts
Key Lime Pie
Chocolate Cheesecake
Vanilla Cheesecake
Three Layer Apple Cinnamon Cake Cream Cheese Icing Fresh Fruit Chutney

The Beach's Premier Boutique Restaurant Featuring Fresh Local Sesonal Cuisine | The Cafe on 26 Est. 2010

THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 10, 2026 RESERVATIONS ONLY - Thecafeon26.com WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND BOOKING 1 - 2 WEEKS IN ADVANCEOPEN W...
09/10/2026

THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 10, 2026

RESERVATIONS ONLY - Thecafeon26.com
WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND BOOKING 1 - 2 WEEKS IN ADVANCE
OPEN WEDNESDAY - SATURDAY

ALL Seafood, Meats and Vegetables are Fresh, Local Farm to Table Daily and Market Priced Daily - Fresh Local Herbs, Vegetables and Lettuce from Earth's Harmony - Fresh Local Fruit from Bennett Orchards

Featured Entrees

Captains' Combo 54
4oz. Mahi Mahi, Two Day Boat Scallops, Two Shrimp, Pan Roasted in Butter, Fresh Lemon, Fresh Herbs, White W**e

Grilled Swordfish 44
8oz. Swordfish on the Grill with Lemon and Fresh Dill or Try it Blackened!

Fig Glazed Salmon 48
Our Scottish Salmon with a Homemade Fig jam Baked in the Oven and Topped with a Goat Cheese and Fresh Herb Gremolata

VEG DU JOUR: Café Chilled Street Corn

C26 Homemade Desserts
Key Lime Pie
Chocolate Cheesecake
Vanilla Cheesecake
Three Layer Apple Cinnamon Cake Cream Cheese Icing Fresh Fruit Chutney

The Beach's Premier Boutique Restaurant Featuring Fresh Local Sesonal Cuisine | The Cafe on 26 Est. 2010

Address

84 Atlantic Avenue
Ocean View, DE
19970

Opening Hours

Wednesday 5pm - 9pm
Thursday 5pm - 9pm
Friday 5pm - 9pm
Saturday 5pm - 9pm

Telephone

+13025392233

Website

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