Kathy's Crab House

4.4 ( 543 reviews )
$10–20
107 5th St, Delaware City, DE 19706, United States
+1 302-834-2279
Kathy's Crab House is a hidden gem nestled in Delaware City, DE, renowned for its laid-back vibe and exceptional seafood. Positioned by the water, it offers a charming atmosphere, featuring an enclosed porch and a cozy interior—an inviting setting for families and friends alike. The menu boasts a delightful array of seafood dishes, with highlights like the crab cakes, fried flounder, and their celebrated Maryland crab soup, all praised for their freshness and affordability. Snag a table by the windows to enjoy picturesque views while savoring well-prepared complexities—each dish maintains a balance of quality and homemade warmth. The hush puppies and savory corn nuggets stand out, delivering texture and flavor that won’t soon be forgotten. Customer reviews consistently underscore the friendly service and cleanliness, making it feel like a welcoming local haunt. Unique offerings like the Surf & Turf Cheesesteak add an innovative twist to the classic menu, appealing to adventurous eaters. Overall, Kathy's Crab House masterfully combines quality seafood with an unpretentious dining experience. It’s the perfect pit stop after a bike ride along the canal or a casual night out, where the combination of quality dishes and engaging atmosphere leaves diners eager to return.

Amenities and More

  • Service options
    • Has outdoor seating
    • Offers delivery
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
  • Offerings
    • Serves alcohol
    • Serves beer
    • Serves coffee
    • Serves wine
  • Dining options
    • Serves breakfast
    • Serves lunch
    • Serves dinner
    • Has seating
  • Amenities
    • Has toilet
  • Crowd
    • Family friendly
  • Planning
    • Accepts reservations
  • Payments
    • Accepts debit cards
    • Accepts NFC mobile payments
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • High chairs available
  • Parking
    • Free parking lot
    • Plenty of parking

Reviews For Kathy's Crab House

Charlie Jennifer
Jun 4,2025
Laid back, casual, local hideaway with great food and affordable prices. Perfect place to bring family or friends for relaxing over a good meal. Three seating areas (inside, room of windows, and a screened in patio). Fresh eggs and crabs, You can see the water from the parking lot! Friendly. Love the flounder, crab cakes, and BLTs. Perfect stopping point on the bike path, yes they have bike racks. And serve a wide assortment of adult beverages too :)
Jessica Clair
May 11,2025
Darling, unpretentious seafood place! Friendly staff and nice enclosed porch seating area. Recommend for a casual meal.
Ray Zweigle
Apr 13,2025
We stopped for lunch on the way to delaware City to visit Fort Delaware. Dinning area was very clean and the waitress was polite. I had Maryland crab soup and the sampler platter and she had the crab cake salad...prices were very reasonable as we live in the beach area and are use to seafood prices being a little inflated. Not here...food was delicious. We will stop here next time we are in the area
Stardust1006
Apr 5,2025
High quality, reasonably priced fresh seafood in a homey atmosphere. You feel like you're in a cozy diner, but you're served high quality seafood restaurant food. Their hush puppies are the best I've ever had, a perfect crunchy bite and moist flavorable center. My catfish portion was generous and cooked to perfection. Table near me had steamed crabs and they looked and smell great. The corn nuggets were savory little fritter bites that were satisfying to bite into.
Jim “The Cheesesteak Guy” Pappas
Mar 19,2025
Different Cheesesteak #901. Great stop! Great family run place! They made me a Surf & Turf Cheesesteak! Their already famous cheesesteak with a crab cake mixed in! They very nicely accommodate my special request at dinner time on a friday. Only thing that would have made this better if Carole and I had just biked the canal trail.
Allison Radkay
Mar 14,2025
Delicious! We shared the special - six crabs, shrimp, clams, corn and fries - and it was so good! Our server was outstanding. She even showed us how to eat the crabs, since we’d never had this kind before. It was a fun experience and the food was very good.
Voaritiana
Mar 4,2025
Love this place! The crab is so fresh and tastes excellent especially with the seasoning! So do the French fries and corn nuggets, hush puppies... the staff is friendly as well, very good service ...
Charles W.
Feb 23,2025
Always enjoy myself here. The family and I have e been coming to Kathy's since we randomly discovered it probably four to five years ago. The food is always great and they're an extremely patriotic group of individuals, always catering to our men and women in uniform, just the way it should be. UPDATE: Still a decent place to munch after being closed for a year or so. Kathy is back to running it.

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