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Outdoor Dinning - Garden Patio - The Cafe on 26, Ocean View, DE

The Cafe on 26

4.8 (173)
$50 and over
American
84 Atlantic Ave, Ocean View, DE 19970

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The Cafe on 26

4.8
$50 and over
American
Ocean View

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2 people
19:00
Booked 10 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
2026 Best Chef Sussex County Best of Coastal Style - Maria Fraser. 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!

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American, Seafood, Steak
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Wed–Sat 17:00–21:00
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Maria Fraser
  • Area
    Ocean View
  • Cross Street
    Woodland Avenue & Route 26. Overflow Parking Follow Signs on Woodland A
  • Parking Details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Firepit

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Reviews

OpenTable reviews from verified diners

Reviews from people who have dined at The Cafe on 26.

4.8

4.8
(173)
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Baltimore / Maryland

    American

  • Ocean City / Delaware Shore

    Best Overall

  • Ocean City / Delaware Shore

    Best Food

  • Ocean City / Delaware Shore

    Best Service

  • Ocean City / Delaware Shore

    Best Ambience

  • Ocean City / Delaware Shore

    Best Value

  • Ocean City / Delaware Shore

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Cafe on 26 offers a "wonderful atmosphere," "attentive service," and "exquisite food," making it a favorite for special occasions. Guests rave about the "potato crusted salmon" and "crab cakes." The restaurant's ambiance is "quiet and relaxing," ideal for enjoying meals without distractions. Highly recommended for a memorable dining experience.
173 Reviews
  1. Bob

    Baltimore / Maryland4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food and satisfying beverages in a comfortable setting.

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  2. Margot

    Baltimore / Maryland7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is always consistently delicious. Great service. Nice ambiance. Nice you can make reservations. Parking close by.

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  3. Mike

    Baltimore / Maryland1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Definitely a place for the affluent and the clientele was not very diverse. Mostly elderly rich people. However, the waitress was terrific. The food was great. The setting was good and the company was enjoy.. The waitress made a lot of suggestions and she likes a few food, which is helpful. Overall a great experience. Well.

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  4. Steve

    San Diego3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful dining experience! We have been to Cafe on 26 many times over the years. Chef Maria and her crew never cease to amaze and please us in every manner.

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  5. Justin

    Southwest Florida2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another great meal and evening at Cafe 26!! The salmon and stuffed flounder were perfect! The Caesar salad is one of the best around. Maria and her team are the best. Susan our server was amazing!! Thanks again cafe 26!!!

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  6. Georgia

    Baltimore / Maryland8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 17 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Cafe on 26 is always wonderful! Everything was excellent.

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  7. Kevin Gold

    Baltimore / Maryland8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 17 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Simply the best at Beach. Pork chop perfectly cooked and always tender.

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  8. Allyn Gold

    Baltimore / Maryland48 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 17 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious. Our waitress, Wendy, was wonderful.

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  9. Ed

    Philadelphia County56 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dining at Cafe on 26 is always excellent Food and service are above and beyond expectations

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  10. Jerome

    South Carolina8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 14 October 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Relaxing, wonderfully prepared food. This was only our second time. We will be back

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American, Seafood, Steak
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Wed–Sat 17:00–21:00
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Maria Fraser
  • Area
    Ocean View
  • Cross Street
    Woodland Avenue & Route 26. Overflow Parking Follow Signs on Woodland A
  • Parking Details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Firepit

FAQs

Guests regularly describe the portion sizes as generous, reviews note "huge portions" and several parties mention leaving with leftovers.

The Cafe on 26 feels like a charming, restored 1920s home, intimate dining rooms (an upstairs dining room and a wine room), soft dinner music, and a relaxed, low-to-moderate noise level, with a lovely garden patio for outdoor meals.

For dinner, The Cafe on 26 is open Wed–Sun (5:00–9:00 pm), and guests recommend the Upstairs Dining Room or Wine Room for a quiet evening, or the Garden Patio for a lovely outdoor night.

Casual dress, aim for neat, presentable attire; reviewers note many guests wear polos and summer dresses, and some still dress up a bit for anniversaries and special occasions.

Yes, The Cafe on 26 is well suited to a date night, with intimate dining rooms, a Wine Room, a garden patio, and many guests celebrating anniversaries and special occasions.

Yes, The Cafe on 26 offers outdoor dining on a garden patio (weather permitting), and multiple guests describe pleasant meals on that patio surrounded by trees and flowers.

Yes, families dine here; guests report celebrating with children and praise attentive staff who answer ingredient questions, making it a welcoming spot for family dinners and celebrations.

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The Cafe on 26

4.8
$50 and over
American
Ocean View

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 10 times today
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