From French fare to chicken salad, you can satisfy most cravings on Baltimore Avenue in downtown Rehoboth Beach. Within a few blocks, you’ll find juicy steaks, pizza, escargot and oysters on the half shell. Here are some examples.
The Market at 59
Located in the former Mark Showell Interiors space, the new concept includes both a market and a restaurant. (See below.) The market offers pantry items, baked goods, prepared foods, desserts and other grab-and-go items. Don’t see what you want? Ask, says co-owner David Kneller.
59 Baltimore Ave., Rehoboth Beach; 390-0162; themarket59.com
Fifty Nine
Once the chairs arrive, it could be hard to get a seat in this intimate restaurant. For one, it accommodates fewer than 40 people, so landing a reservation will be a coup. For another, Kneller has an impressive résumé, including stints in several Eastern Shore restaurants.
59 Baltimore Ave., Rehoboth Beach; 390-0162; fiftyninerehoboth.com
Pazzo Italiano Market & Kitchen
Pazzo replaced Frank & Louie’s, but the Bascio brothers are still involved. The refreshed walk-in market is a partnership with Second Block Hospitality, and it still carries sandwiches, meatballs, butter cakes, cookies and other fan favorites.
58 Baltimore Ave., Rehoboth Beach; 227-5777; eatpazzo.com
The Pines Coastal Tavern
Downstairs, the dining room serves seafood and American dishes with a twist. Upstairs is the Treehouse Lounge & Cocktail Bar, which features live entertainment.
56 Baltimore Ave., Rehoboth Beach; 567-2726; thepinesrb.com
Aqua Bar & Grill
One of Rehoboth Beach’s most recognizable outdoor drinking spots, Aqua’s patio fronts the avenue for a see-and-be-seen ambiance.
57 Baltimore Ave., Rehoboth Beach; 226-9001; aquarehoboth.com
Somewhere
Somewhere has a colorful Caribbean vibe that will put even locals into vacation mode. Expect innovative cocktails, shareable dishes and a mix-and-match taco section. Brunch is a specialty.
52 Baltimore Ave., Rehoboth Beach; 858-6280; somewhereatthebeach.com
Theo’s Steaks, Sides & Spirits
This is the second Theo’s; the first is in St. Michaels, Maryland. The restaurant offers chateaubriand, steak Diane and steak Oscar, as well as individual cuts. However, the Thanksgiving Dinner, available all year, is undoubtedly the most eclectic item on a steakhouse menu.
44 Baltimore Ave., Rehoboth Beach; 227-7107; theossteakhouse.com
Drift Seafood & Raw Bar
This tiny restaurant in one of Rehoboth Beach’s oldest buildings embraces indoor-outdoor dining. There are bar seats on the sidewalk and a covered patio out back. The menu leans into oysters and other seaworthy dishes, but the presentation is upscale.
42.5 Baltimore Ave., Rehoboth Beach; 567-2744; driftrb.com
Lori’s Cafe
A casual daytime counterpoint to the avenue’s dinner-and-drinks scene, the café is renowned for its chicken salad sandwich. Joe and Jill Biden are fans.
39 Baltimore Ave., Rehoboth Beach; 226-3066
Blue Moon
This Rehoboth landmark has anchored Baltimore Avenue since 1981. The restaurant is known for polished dining in a 1907 Sears Craftsman house and live entertainment.
35 Baltimore Ave., Rehoboth Beach; 227-6515; bluemoonrehoboth.com
Flora & Fauna
This newcomer is a chef-driven market with artisan cheeses, baguette sandwiches, salads, to-go dinners and fresh bread.
33 Baltimore Ave., Suite A, Rehoboth Beach; 640-5678; florafaunacheese.com
Ava’s Pizzeria & Wine Bar
Theo’s sibling is an Italian restaurant in what many remember as Jake’s Seafood. It’s a family-friendly stop with pizza, pasta, small plates, wine and cocktails.
29 Baltimore Ave., Rehoboth Beach; 212-5458; avaspizzeria.com
La Fable
La Fable has a classic French bistro sensibility. There’s a small, romantic dining room and bar area.
26 Baltimore Ave., Rehoboth Beach; 227-8510; lafablede.com
Café Azafran
Café Azafran pairs Mediterranean-inspired dishes – tapas items are a specialty – with an intimate dining room and lively bar scene.
18 Baltimore Ave., Rehoboth Beach; 227-8100; cafeazafran.com
