Jake’s Seafood House

Great fresh seafood — we had the scallops and salmon and both were cooked to perfection. Service by Victoria was excellent and made our dinner very enjoyable.

Returned to Jake’s…we have been there since my 2012 review but I didn’t review those visits. Our meal was decidedly better than 2012. My wife and I both had the grilled salmon which was very good, served with sides of mashers and string beans. My daughter had the spinach salad topped with a crab cake which she indicated was good… but, alas, they forgot the dressing on the salad! My son-​in-​law had the stuffed rockfish (stuffed with crab imperial) which he wolfed down so it must have been good. And, for my 3 year granddaughter, a burger and fries which she seemed to enjoy. So, overall a very good meal. But only 3 stars because of the missing dressing and the failure, once again, to serve us bread. Now we could have asked for correction of both errors but we really shouldn’t have to. Otherwise service was friendly and professional. We’ll return I’m sure.

Fresh fresh fresh! Seafood for seafood lovers… no tall food here. Plus great service a friendly staff and good mixed drinks!

My husband and I had an adequate meal. We sat in the bar area and waited for our waitress for sometime. She got one salad and one side dish incorrect. The food was good but didn’t meet the standards of other local restaurants.

Jake’s is an excellent choice for seafood in Rehoboth Beach. From the moment you step in, the staff makes you feel at home. They are very welcoming and friendly. The menu has something for everyone, from petite plates to full size dinners, seafood, steak, chicken or pasta. You can’t go wrong stopping here, even if you just grab one of their tasty drinks, like Mango Beach or the Cucumber –lime margarita. The staff is helpful and can recommend something if you can’t decide. Ask for Vicki!

Petite portion of the broiled crab cake was good, but not the best I’ve ever had. You have your choice of two side dishes, which was the perfect amount of food — not too much, not too little. Husband had the appetizer portion of fish tacos as his entrée, which served two generous portions of fish in flour tortillas — again good, but not the best we’ve ever had.
With that said, the guy at the table next to us kept raving about how fantastic the crab cakes were — the best he ever had! Really, he kept going on and on and on telling everyone how awesome the food was (he was not drinking). He was a one-​man walking/​talking billboard for Jake’s. So… take my review for what it is… just my humble opinion.
The restaurant was crowded for an off-​season weekend in November, and the staff was courteous.

1 star is being generous. Food was okay, service was good until I
was time to pay. We had a party of 9 and our bill was well over $ 200 before tip. Paid with cash and 2 cards with written direction on how much to charge each card. Waiter mixed up directions and overcharged one card. Asked to have if fixed and did it the same way a second time. Got manager and he fixed but each card had the fwo original holds in addition to the correct one. Not even an apology from the manager. Waiter failed but manager bombed customer service 101. Come to Rehoboth multiple times a year but will NEVER go to Jakes again. … and will be sure to share our experience with everyone we see.

In the week we vacationed at Rehoboth this year, we made it to Jake’s twice. I would have gone for the Crab Imperial on a daily basis had I been able to convince the non-​seafood eating members of the family.
You’re not familiar with Crab Imperial? At Jake’s, Crab Imperial is a softball sized mound of fresh, sweet, real Maryland jumbo crab lumps (the chalkboard identified Kent Island, MD as the source) gently mixed with and held together by just the merest touch of egg, a dab of mayo and a kiss of Old Bay, glazed with a rich sauce, and run under the broiler until browned and beautiful. Or, if you really know your seafood, it can be stuffed into fresh caught local flounder or Maryland rockfish. It just doesn’t get any better.
Fresh Maryland corn on the cob made a wonderful side with some decent fries to boot. A crisp, refreshing St. Germaine Sangria rounded out the meal… BOTH times I got there! BTW, don’t miss the sangria either. Cucumber and strawberries were muddled together with muscato and a little St. Germaine and topped with a little bubbly. I can’t imagine a more perfect beach indulgence.
Service was great at the bar at lunch, the bartender friendly and full of great suggestions for other spots to dine in town. I can’t wait to get back to Jake’s again next year!

Ate there last night.
Pros: great food. Rose’s Rockfish is the best. Perfectly cooked rockfish in awesome marinara-​type sauce. Mouth is watering just thinking about it. The jumbo shrimp that my table-​mates was good but the crab mix was more mix than crab. Not worth like $ 23. Small point– the steamed broccoli was beautiful. So fresh and not overdone or underdone. After a couple of days of burgers and funnel cakes, something healthy that actually tasted great was so welcome.
Cons: Jake’s plays a little game called «Make people wait outside for 20 minutes even though there are tables available.» They take advantage of the fact that waiting patrons can’t actually see most of the tables while standing outside the restaurant. Here’s a heads up — many of them are open.
Would seem to be a strategy by Jake’s management to create false perception of overflowing demand, which they hope drives actual demand. And they try to sell you drinks while you wait.
So, if you’re reading this while waiting outside Jake’s, tell the hostess you need to use the restroom. Then when you walk through the restaurant, take a look at the open tables. They will be there. The question is why you’re still waiting outside for one.

Wow. Really overpriced for mediocre food and a rundown restaurant. Try the boardwalk instead.

This place is fairly good especially for happy hour. However the ‘seafood bisque’ should be called seafood chowder. The only redeeming quality about it was the large chunks of seafood that were mixed in. Despite that I would one back for the happy hour oyster special. The they have$ 1 oysters that are so fresh and delicious that you will never want to stop eating them. The staff is also wonderful especially Moose (he’s very sweet, attentive and will flash you a winning smile)

Visited Jakes Seafood House Saturday August1 2015 the first big mistake made portions were small service was slow portions of my food was cold. this was my second time in a jakes restaurant and the last.

We ate here a couple years ago and we’re really impressed so we decided to stop again this year. Something just wasn’t the same. The service was fine but the food was OK at best and not cheap.
Not sure what changed but it lost its place on our list of must go places in Rehoboth.

On Saturday night, We had already waited 45 minutes at Claws only to be told it would be another 20 minutes. Really! So we left and went to Jakes Seafood House. We were able to sit right away at the bar area tables which were fine. We ordered the crab balls to share as an appetizer. They were hot and delicious. My husband ordered the blackened Mahi Mahi with the mashed potatoes and string beans was great! Huge portion! I ordered the broiled seafood platter. All my favorites shrimp, scallops and flounder. It was so well seasoned and truly yummy! Our meal ended with a piece of key lime pie. Perfect! We will be back. Thanks for saving our night out!

Went here recently with a large party with no prior reservation. We were seated 30 minutes faster than their estimate which was a pleasant surprise.
Our waitress was pleasant but inattentive, we were all parched from spending a day on the beach but she never came by to refill our waters and we had to ask refills several times, which was annoying. Also annoying was the fact that the waitress told us that we wouldn’t be receiving complimentary bread because ‘the kitchen was out,’ yet 15 minutes later we saw the table next to us receive bread. When we saw this, we asked if we could have some bread too but we received the same answer, which was obviously not true.
My food (stuffed flounder) was prepared and plated well, as was the food of some of my friends that I also tasted, however the portion sizes were small given how much the food cost. 7 of our dishes came out together, but then the last member of our party was made to wait for several minutes while they ‘finished cooking his dish’ while we ate, which is always annoying.

Great food and service as always. The seafood bisque is the best we’ve had… anywhere. Our 17^th year coming to Jake’s and never disappointed. We had the broiled seafood platter, lobster Mac n Cheese, kids fried shrimp and crab cake. All were fantastic. We’ll see you again next year!

Just had a cup of the seafood bisque soup which stellar. Each spoonful had a healthy chunk of seafood. I strongly recommend this place.

Nous y avons été en nous fiant aux avis enthousiasmés des «tripavisoriens». A 18H il y avait foule et nous avons décidé d’y aller à 20H nous doutant que le «coup de feu» serait passé. Et c’est vrai c’était beaucoup plus calme à cette heure là. Accueillis par deux sympathiques hôtesses, nous avons été dirigés vers la grande salle du fond. Aucun charme en décoration, cela faisait un peu vide. Nous avons commandé un «crab cake sandwich», présenté comme LA spécialité récompensée du restaurant. Mon épouse est fan du «crab cake» mais quelle déception! Certes le crabe était frais mais d’une banalité à faire peur, fade et manquant cruellement de goût! Elle en a mangé de bien meilleur. Quant à moi j’ai pris le «fish and chips»: pas de surprise le poisson était frais mais il n’y avait pas de quoi se pâmer. Quant aux frites elles étaient molles et fades. Seule satisfaction le vin blanc californien, servi bien frais, qui était bon. Compter 30 $/​personne avec 2 verres de vin.

OFF THE HOOK
We found this restaurant while vacationing in Rehoboth and we’re so happy about it. Fantastic food and drinks. We especially enjoy the bar area to eat lunch or dinner. The atmosphere is great. The hughest dining area around. Reservations are available but not needed as the place is so large. Even during peak season there is probably only a five minute wait. The steamed shrimp are huge and reasonably priced as are all the dishes. We recommend that anyone wanting great seafood or burgers give it a try. You will not be disappointed.

Super fantastic cole slaw.
Drinks are excellent. Try the captains punch which even my bride enjoyed
I liked the fried seafood platter. Each item was cooked properly. Scallops and flounder were tender. Crab cakes are definitely worth a try. Light and tasty.

This has always been my ‘go to’ spot at Rehoboth. Typically we are greeted with a very friendly staff, endless bread and quick refills, good food. just a nice atmosphere.
This last visit was different; dont know if it was the waitress or just the place. Little things make a big difference! We asked for bread b/​c noticed we hadn’t gotten any; the waitress said it is only available upon request now, so she did bring us some… just one roll each. Not to sound like a pig, but if I’m going out I dont want to ask and would like more than one piece.
The waitress was really young, and not very attentive, which really hurts a place. She was nice but just not the type of great staff that really want the customer to have a nice time. She was young and gave off the vibe of not wanting to be there. I go out for the experience, not just the food. Everything was brought out too quick and rushed out the door.
The food wasn’t bad, but nothing special this time. New managment? A bad day? not sure, but this time Id just give it an ‘eh’ not bad by any means, but not good… service needs improved!

ACHTUNG: DIESES RESTAURANT LIEGT IN REHOBOTH BEACH, DE, WAS QYPE NICHT KENNT ! ES LIEGT NICHT IN DOVER, DE.
Von draußen sieht es eigentlich sehr nett aus. Jake macht auch erst um
vier Uhr nachmittags auf! Ich war gegen acht Uhr da. Und dann kam eine
sehr durchschnittliche Erfahrung mit einer durchschnittlichen Chowder
und vor allem einer durchschnittlichen Chips & Fish Mahlzeit.
Service war vollkommen unnteressiert an mir. Und das Essen war irgendwie
ebenso unmotiviert, so nach dem Motto: Gut, dann friss mich halt. Man
kann doch so eine Fish & Chips Fastfood Aufführung auch etwas
liebevoll präsentieren, aber nicht bei Jakes. Es waren sonst übrigens
keine Leute da. Saß an der Bar, trank ein einsames Bier diesen muffligen
Barkeeper vor mir stehend sehen. Hier muss ich nicht mehr hin.