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Bob W Jun 19, 2007 09:20 AM

Seafood Shack, Rehoboth Beach: Did We Miss Something?

While down at the beach last week we finally tried the Seafood Shack -- known for po-boys -- after reading paeans to it in various publications.

In short, it was mediocre at best, and a pretty poor value. The po-boys would not make anyone think they were in New Orleans.

Interestingly, there was not a single other customer in the place from the time we entered until we left -- and this was at 6 PM on Friday night, when the town was hopping. And when I went in the previous night to grab a menu, the place was empty then too (that probably should have been a tip-off).

Was there an ownership change? A death in the kitchen? What's going on?

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    Lorider Sep 6, 2008 04:24 PM

    Bob, I think you did miss something..i just got back from a week at rehoboth and ate at the Seafood Shack on several ocasions and it was great! New owners have definitely created a great place with great food, great atmosphere and love those pomegranite shooters! Karaoke on Thursday's night was a blast!

    Better go back and recheck the Shack because it is definitely a place I will make a habit of going too!

    Lorider

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      foodlover Aug 9, 2007 03:48 PM

      I discovered the Seafood Shack three summers ago and have returned every year since. Today, we went back for a po-boy. The owner and the cook are still there, and the po-boy was consistent with past years. We ordered our "usual" -- the Peacemaker, which consists of two pieces of fried shrimp, two fried oysters and a small crabcake in the middle for $9.75. A true Louisiana Peacemaker consists solely of fried oysters, but this combo is quite nice. For beach food, it's pretty good. FYI -- the Seafood Shack is sporting a "for sale" sign in the window. The owner said she wants to retire.

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        Rumrita Jun 19, 2007 10:47 AM

        Bob,

        I'd read a lot of positive reviews too. Last summer we stopped for takeout fried shrimp for my MIL. We were very disappointed to get home and find out they were partially burnt! I haven't been back.

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