You don’t have to take a road trip to the coast and fight with the crowds in the summertime if you’re trying to track down delicious seafood in Delaware. While many people know about landmark local upstate crab shacks, like Kathy’s or Sambo’s, there are a lot of First State foodies overlooking a hidden gem right in the middle of Kent County – Cool Springs Fish Bar. This classy dining room serves delicious seafood in Dover and is worth a visit.
Cool Springs Fish Bar is a humble hole-in-the-wall that serves up some of the best seafood you’ll ever taste.
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Behind its unassuming exterior, you’ll find an elegant dining room with a menu that will remind you of your favorite coastal kitchens.
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The menu features fresh fish and shellfish, prepared to order and packed with all of the flavors you’ve come to expect from elegant, gourmet seafood restaurants. Try their Swordfish au Poivre or Pan Fried Rockfish for a treat.
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Pasta lovers will enjoy their blackened tuna or blackened chicken pasta, served with a homemade creamy alfredo sauce and linguini.
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You’ll also find a variety of chops and cuts on the menu, so if someone in your party isn’t a big seafood eater, there is sure to be something they’ll love.
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Many diners choose to treat themselves to a surf n’ turf special. Why choose, if you can have both steak and seafood?
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Wrap up your meal with a slice of pie or cake from their bakery. They rotate seasonally - but if their Heaven and Hell cake is on the menu, that’s one you can’t pass up.
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You can learn more about Cool Springs Fish Bar and Restaurant on their website, where you’ll find operating hours and their full menu.
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For more great seafood in the First State, read These 12 Restaurants In Delaware Have The Best Seafood EVER.
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Address: 2463 S State St, Dover, DE 19901, USA