The Cafe on 26

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

n 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 JULY 18, 2026 OPEN WEDNESDAY - SUNDAY RESERVATIONS ONLY - Thecafeon26.com NOW USING OPEN TABLE!WE HIGHLY RECOMM...
07/18/2026

SATURDAY JULY 18, 2026

OPEN WEDNESDAY - SUNDAY
RESERVATIONS ONLY - Thecafeon26.com
NOW USING OPEN TABLE!
WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND BOOKING 1 - 2 WEEKS IN ADVANCE

FULL BAR AVAILABILITY....
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

Captain’s Combo 52
4oz. Halibut, Two Jumbo Shrimp, Two Day Boat Scallops, Baked with White Wine, Fresh Herbs, & Lemon Brown Butter

Halibut 52
8 oz. Halibut, Pan Seared then
Finished in the Oven with White Wine, Fresh Herbs and Lemon Brown Butter

Vegetable De Jour
Chilled Cafe Summer Street Corn

C26 Homemade Desserts
Key Lime Pie
Peach Crisp
Pina Colada Cake
Chocolate Mousse with Fresh Berries

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

FRIDAY JULY 17, 2026 OPEN WEDNESDAY - SUNDAY RESERVATIONS ONLY - Thecafeon26.com NOW USING OPEN TABLE!WE HIGHLY RECOMMEN...
07/17/2026

FRIDAY JULY 17, 2026

OPEN WEDNESDAY - SUNDAY
RESERVATIONS ONLY - Thecafeon26.com
NOW USING OPEN TABLE!
WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND BOOKING 1 - 2 WEEKS IN ADVANCE

FULL BAR AVAILABILITY....
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

Captain’s Combo 52
4oz. Halibut, Three Jumbo Shrimp, Two Day Boat Scallops, Baked with White Wine, Fresh Herbs, & Lemon Brown Butter

Halibut 52
8 oz. Halibut, Pan Seared then
Finished in the Oven with White Wine, Fresh Herbs and Lemon Brown Butter

Vegetable De Jour
Chilled Cafe Summer Street Corn

C26 Homemade Desserts
Key Lime Pie
Vanilla Cheesecake
Three Layer Berry Cake
Chocolate Mousse with Fresh Strawberries

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

THURSDAY JULY 16, 2026 OPEN WEDNESDAY - SUNDAY RESERVATIONS ONLY - Thecafeon26.com NOW USING OPEN TABLE!WE HIGHLY RECOMM...
07/16/2026

THURSDAY JULY 16, 2026

OPEN WEDNESDAY - SUNDAY
RESERVATIONS ONLY - Thecafeon26.com
NOW USING OPEN TABLE!
WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND BOOKING 1 - 2 WEEKS IN ADVANCE

FULL BAR AVAILABILITY....
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 52
8 oz. Halibut, Pan Seared then
Finished in the Oven with White Wine, Fresh Herbs and Lemon Brown Butter

New York Strip 60
12 oz. Black Angus Prime New York Strip Steak, Seasoned with our Secret Proprietary Dry Rub, and Grilled to Order

Vegetable De Jour
Chilled Cafe Summer Street Corn

C26 Homemade Desserts
Key Lime Pie
Vanilla Cheesecake
Three Layer Berry Cake
Chocolate Mousse with Fresh Strawberries

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

WEDNESDAY JULY 15, 2026 OPEN WEDNESDAY - SUNDAY RESERVATIONS ONLY - Thecafeon26.com NOW USING OPEN TABLE!WE HIGHLY RECOM...
07/15/2026

WEDNESDAY JULY 15, 2026

OPEN WEDNESDAY - SUNDAY
RESERVATIONS ONLY - Thecafeon26.com
NOW USING OPEN TABLE!
WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND BOOKING 1 - 2 WEEKS IN ADVANCE

FULL BAR AVAILABILITY....
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 52
8 oz. Halibut, Pan Seared then
Finished in the Oven with White Wine, Fresh Herbs and Lemon Brown Butter

New York Strip 60
12 oz. Black Angus Prime New York Strip Steak, Seasoned with our Secret Proprietary Dry Rub, and Grilled to Order

Vegetable De Jour
Chilled Cafe Summer Street Corn

C26 Homemade Desserts
Key Lime Pie
Vanilla Cheesecake
Three Layer Berry Cake
Chocolate Mousse with Fresh Strawberries

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

SUNDAY JULY 12, 2026 OPEN WEDNESDAY - SUNDAY RESERVATIONS ONLY - Thecafeon26.com NOW USING OPEN TABLE!WE HIGHLY RECOMMEN...
07/12/2026

SUNDAY JULY 12, 2026

OPEN WEDNESDAY - SUNDAY
RESERVATIONS ONLY - Thecafeon26.com
NOW USING OPEN TABLE!
WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND BOOKING 1 - 2 WEEKS IN ADVANCE

FULL BAR AVAILABILITY....
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 Presented Two Ways 52
Classic - 8 oz. Halibut, Pan Seared then
Finished in the Oven with White Wine, Fresh Herbs and Lemon Brown Butter
Imperial - 4oz. Pan Seared Halibut finished in the oven topped with our Jumbo Lump Crab Imperial and Imperial Sauce

New York Strip 60
12 oz. Black Angus Prime New York Strip Steak, Seasoned with our Secret Proprietary Dry Rub, and Grilled to Order

Vegetable De Jour
Chilled Cafe Summer Street Corn

C26 Homemade Desserts
Key Lime Pie
Vanilla Cheesecake
Peach Crisp homemade with Local Bennett Orchards Peaches
Chocolate Mousse with Fresh Strawberries

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

SATURDAY JULY 11,2026 OPEN WEDNESDAY - SUNDAY RESERVATIONS ONLY - Thecafeon26.com NOW USING OPEN TABLE!WE HIGHLY RECOMME...
07/11/2026

SATURDAY JULY 11,2026

OPEN WEDNESDAY - SUNDAY
RESERVATIONS ONLY - Thecafeon26.com
NOW USING OPEN TABLE!
WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND BOOKING 1 - 2 WEEKS IN ADVANCE

FULL BAR AVAILABILITY....
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 - Local Fresh Fruit from Bennett Orchards

Featured Entrees

Grilled Ahi Tuna 48
Sesame encrusted Tuna Grilled to order and served with Wasabi Creme Fraiche

New York Strip 60
Blank Angus New York Strip Steak Seasoned with our Secret Proprietary Dry Rub & Grilled to Order

Halibut. 52
8oz. Fresh Halibut, Pan Seared Then Finished in the Oven with White Wine, Fresh Herbs, & Lemon Brown Butter

Grilled Swordfish 44
8oz. Fresh Swordfish on the Grill with Lemon, Butter, & Dill

Vegetable De Jour
Chilled Cafe Summer Street Corn

C26 Homemade Desserts
Key Lime Pie
Vanilla Cheesecake
Peach Crisp homemade with Local Bennett Orchards Peaches
Chocolate Mousse with Fresh Strawberries

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

FRIDAY JULY 10, 2026 OPEN WEDNESDAY - SUNDAY RESERVATIONS ONLY - Thecafeon26.com WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND BOOKING 1 - 2 WEEKS...
07/10/2026

FRIDAY JULY 10, 2026

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

FULL BAR AVAILABILITY....
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 - Local Fresh Fruit from Bennett Orchards

Featured Entrees

Grilled Ahi Tuna 48
Sesame encrusted Tuna Grilled to order and served with Wasabi Creme Fraiche

Halibut. 52
8oz. Fresh Halibut, Pan Seared Then Finished in the Oven with White Wine, Fresh Herbs, & Lemon Brown Butter

Vegetable De Jour
Chilled Cafe Summer Street Corn

C26 Homemade Desserts
Key Lime Pie
Vanilla Cheesecake
Peach Crisp homemade with Local Bennett Orchards Peaches
Chocolate Mousse with Fresh Strawberries

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

THURSDAY JULY 9,2026 OPEN WEDNESDAY - SUNDAY RESERVATIONS ONLY - Thecafeon26.com NOW USING OPEN TABLE!WE HIGHLY RECOMMEN...
07/10/2026

THURSDAY JULY 9,2026

OPEN WEDNESDAY - SUNDAY
RESERVATIONS ONLY - Thecafeon26.com
NOW USING OPEN TABLE!
WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND BOOKING 1 - 2 WEEKS IN ADVANCE

FULL BAR AVAILABILITY....
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 - Local Fresh Fruit from Bennett Orchards

Featured Entrees

Grilled Ahi Tuna 48
Sesame encrusted Tuna Grilled to order and served with Wasabi Creme Fraiche

New York Strip 60
Blank Angus New York Strip Steak Seasoned with our Secret Proprietary Dry Rub & Grilled to Order

Halibut. 52
8oz. Fresh Halibut, Pan Seared Then Finished in the Oven with White Wine, Fresh Herbs, & Lemon Brown Butter

Vegetable De Jour
Chilled Cafe Summer Street Corn

C26 Homemade Desserts
Key Lime Pie
Vanilla Cheesecake
Peach Crisp homemade with Local Bennett Orchards Peaches
Chocolate Mousse with Fresh Strawberries

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

SUNDAY JULY 5, 2026 OPEN WEDNESDAY - SUNDAY RESERVATIONS ONLY - Thecafeon26.com NOW USING OPEN TABLE!WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND...
07/05/2026

SUNDAY JULY 5, 2026

OPEN WEDNESDAY - SUNDAY
RESERVATIONS ONLY - Thecafeon26.com
NOW USING OPEN TABLE!
WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND BOOKING 1 - 2 WEEKS IN ADVANCE

FULL BAR AVAILABILITY....
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 - Local Fresh Fruit from Bennett Orchards

Featured Entrees
New York Strip 60
Blank Angus New York Strip Steak Seasoned with our Secret Proprietary Dry Rub & Grilled to Order

Mahi Mahi 48
8oz. Fresh Mahi Mahi Pan Seared Then Finished in the Oven with White Wine, Fresh Herbs, & Lemon Brown Butter

Vegetable De Jour
Chilled Summer Street Corn

C26 Homemade Desserts
Key Lime Pie
Vanilla Cheesecake
Blueberry & Strawberry Three Layer Cake with Whipped Cream Icing
Chocolate Mousse with Fresh Strawberries

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

Happy Fourth of July America’s 250thSATURDAY JULY 4, 2026 OPEN WEDNESDAY - SUNDAY RESERVATIONS ONLY - Thecafeon26.com NO...
07/04/2026

Happy Fourth of July America’s 250th
SATURDAY JULY 4, 2026

OPEN WEDNESDAY - SUNDAY
RESERVATIONS ONLY - Thecafeon26.com
NOW USING OPEN TABLE!
WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND BOOKING 1 - 2 WEEKS IN ADVANCE

FULL BAR AVAILABILITY....
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 - Local Fresh Fruit from Bennett Orchards

Featured Entrees
New York Strip 60
Blank Angus New York Strip Steak Seasoned with our Secret Proprietary Dry Rub & Grilled to Order

Swordfish 44
8oz. Swordfish on the Grill with Lemon & Dill

Mahi Mahi 48
8oz. Fresh Mahi Mahi Pan Seared Then Finished in the Oven with White Wine, Fresh Herbs, & Lemon Brown Butter

Vegetable De Jour
Chilled Summer Street Corn

C26 Homemade Desserts
Key Lime Pie
Vanilla Cheesecake
Blueberry & Strawberry Three Layer Cake with Whipped Cream Icing
Chocolate Mousse with Fresh Strawberries

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
Sunday 5pm - 9pm

Telephone

+13025392233

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