Tracking down fresh seafood in Delaware can be easy, if you know where to look! Many of the family owned seafood shacks know just where to buy the freshest crabs, fish, and shellfish, and you’ll find the tastiest meals of your life behind humble exteriors. One place that’s been selling and serving the best seafood around is a quirky little spot off of Route 1, between Frederica and Milford.

Since 1983, Meding & Son Seafood has been the place to go for fresh seafood in Delaware.

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What began as Henry Meding selling fresh caught crabs from his pickup truck has become one of the most popular seafood markets in Delaware, and you’ll be so glad you made the trek to visit.

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You can pick up fresh fish, crabs, oysters, clams and more from the market side…

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… or gather around a table, inside or out, to enjoy a seafood feast with family.

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If you’ve got a crowd, you’ll want to splurge on their combo platters. The Mambo Combo includes crabs, clams, shrimp, and corn. It’s the perfect size to share!

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You can count on Meding and Son to have the freshest crabs and crab legs around, so be sure you’ve brought your appetite. Don’t you dare try to tell us that these crabs aren’t worth the work of picking!

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Their menu includes seaside classics as well as more modern takes on our favorites, like fish or shrimp tacos.

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Whether you order a feast or keep it simple with a shrimp salad, your tastebuds will be thanking you with every bite.

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When the weather is nice, dining outside under their tiki umbrellas will make you feel like you’ve found tropical paradise here in rural Milford, Delaware.

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Meding and Son Seafood is located at 3697 Bay Rd., Milford, DE 19963. Since seasonal hours may vary, and all-you-can-eat specials pop up on certain weekdays, be sure to keep an eye on Meding’s Facebook Page, here.

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