Whether it's your favorite hangover cure or a complement to the perfect brunch, a bloody Mary is an ideal beach beverage.
From garnishes the size of entrees to BYO bloody Mary bars, it’s no secret that the bloody Mary is having a moment in the culinary world. At the beach, this morning beverage is a brunch staple. Here are a few spots to check out for a mouthwatering bloody Mary at the Delaware beaches.
The Starboard menu includes three fully loaded bloody Mary options. The Bacon Mary includes candied bacon skewers and pickled green beans. The Crabby Mary is the Starboard signature with a scoop of lump crab meat, candied bacon skewer, pickled green beans, carrot, celery, lemon, and lime. For a shareable option, grab the Moby Dick, a 33oz glass rimmed with Old Bay, jumbo lump grab meat, a shrimp skewer, and more.
2009 DE-1, Dewey Beach
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You can’t go wrong with Nectar’s bloody Mary. The Lewes juice bar crafts the cocktail with fresh vegetable juices, offering traditional, hot and spicy, dill pickle, and surf and turf options.
111 Neils Alley, Lewes
The Station on Kings is an ideal stop for brunch in Lewes. Enjoy greenhouse dining with the perfect ambiance and a delicious bloody Mary. This rendition is stacked with shrimp, bacon, celery, lemon, a cherry tomato, stuffed olive, cornichons, and pickled corn.
720 Kings Highway, Lewes
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Along with the classic Irish Eyes Mary, this Lewes mainstay serves up a Surf & Turf Mary with crab meat and bacon and a Veggie Mary with cucumber vodka, pepperoncini, pickle, olives, and celery. The Lewes Harbor Mary is made with Old Bay vodka, crab meat, olives, lemon, lime, and an Old Bay rim.
213 Anglers Road, Lewes
Lewes Oyster House opens at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Enjoy a bloody Mary alongside a lunch menu filled with sandwiches, oysters, soups, and salads.
108 2nd Street, Lewes
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Regulars rave about the crab cakes, and Woody’s has the perfect cocktail to pair with them. The Crabby Bloody Mary includes Old Bay vodka, an Old Bay rim, and lump crab meat.
1904 Coastal Highway, Dewey Beach
Somewhere is a must-visit for brunch and craft cocktails in Rehoboth. The bloody Mary pairs perfectly with the tacos or avocado toast for the ideal beachside breakfast.
52 Baltimore Avenue, Rehoboth Beach
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You can’t go wrong with a bloody Mary at Crust & Craft. If you’re in the mood for a wood-fired pizza for lunch, this spot is a no-brainer.
18701 Coastal Highway, Rehoboth Beach
The Penguin is a go-to spot for Eastern Shore-style breakfast and lunch. Enjoy a variety of breakfast items, sandwiches, and wraps, along with great drinks. The bloody Mary is made with a house mix that features a secret spice blend. The menu includes a traditional version with Tito’s vodka, the Bloody Maria with tequila, or the Red Snapper with gin.
105 Garfield Parkway, Bethany Beach
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At this Lewes breakfast hotspot, you can grab a cocktail to complement your breakfast as early as 8 a.m. Whether you’re an early riser or want to grab a salad or sandwich for lunch, don’t skip out on a stellar bloody Mary at Eggcellent.
109 West Market Street, Lewes
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