Dover Straights – Seafood
Dover Straights transports guests to a world of classic maritime elegance, where the soft glow of the dining room meets the irresistible aroma of garlic-infused Escargot a la Skordo and sizzling Shrimp de Jonghe. The experience centers on a deep reverence for the ocean’s bounty, from the chilled, briny snap of Blue Point oysters to the golden, buttery perfection of Maryland crab cakes and overflowing seafood platters. It is a place where timeless flavors and warm hospitality converge, inviting diners to linger over a decadent feast that feels both nostalgic and celebratory.
East Route 45 http://doverstraits.comRating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Seafood
Price range: $$$
Dietary options: high-protein, nut-free, keto, low-carb, gluten-free, vegetarian, dairy-free, vegan, pescatarian, sugar-free, diabetic, mediterranean, paleo, heart-healthy, low-fat, whole30, plant-based, atkins, south-beach, clean-eating, anti-inflammatory, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, low-fodmap, carnivore, volumetrics, raw-food, tlc, zone, detox, aip, alkaline, candida, lectin-free, mayo-clinic, slow-carb, pegan
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its intimate setting and exceptional multi-course meals, guests frequently highlight the standout appetizers as a must-order part of the experience. Reviewers praise the professional and helpful staff who provide attentive service, noting that the atmosphere is perfect for a satisfying and well-paced dinner. With every dish from the starters to the main courses receiving high marks for quality, diners recommend making a reservation to enjoy the warm hospitality and consistently delicious flavors.
Menu
Appetizers
- Oysters Rockefeller - $18.95: Baked with cream spinach and cream sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Lectin-Free
- Captain’s Platter - $18.95: Oysters rock, clams, barbeque ribs & fried calamari Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Shrimp de Jonghe - $18.5: Sautéed in garlic butter & topped with bread crumbs Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Maryland Crab Cakes - $18.5: Baked & served with roasted red pepper sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Escargot a la Skordo - $17.5: Baked in garlic butter & served with garlic bread Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- French Fried Calamari - $18.95: Served with a tangy cocktail sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Top Neck Clams Oreganotta - $17.5: Baked with oregano & seasoned with bread crumbs Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail - $18.5: Served with a tangy cocktail sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Low-Fat, Atkins, South-Beach
- Blue Point Oysters - $17.95: Served raw with a tangy cocktail sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Raw-Food, TLC, Lectin-Free
- BBQ Back Ribs (Half Slab) - $17.95: Smothered with a tangy barbeque sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Maryland Soft Shell Crab (Appetizer) - $19.95: Sauteed with garlic butter, blackened or fried Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Snow Crab Cocktail Claws - $19.95: Served cold on ice with tangy honey-mustard sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Fat
- Blackened Seafood Sampler - $19.95: Jumbo shrimp, sea scallops, calamari and fresh fish Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Carnivore, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
Soups & Salads
- Soup of the Day (Bowl) - $7.5 Dietary tags: Volumetrics
- Boston Clam Chowder (Bowl) - $7.5 Dietary tags: Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Volumetrics
- Baked French Onion Soup - $8.5 Dietary tags: Nut-Free
- Dover Salad - $11.95: Baby greens with dried cranberries & walnuts tossed with balsamic vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
- Caesar Salad - $11.95: Romaine lettuce tossed with caesar dressing parmesan cheese & homemade croutons Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Atlantic Salmon Salad - $21.95: Salmon filet broiled & served with baby green tossed with balsamic vinaigrette Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
Main Courses
- South African Lobster Tails (6 oz Single) - $34.95: Broiled & served with drawn butter Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Candida, Lectin-Free
- South African Lobster Tails (14 oz): Broiled & served with drawn butter Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Alaskan King Crab Legs: Steamed & served with drawn butter Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Surf & Turf - $62.95: 6 oz. filet mignon & 6 oz. broiled south african lobster tail Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, AIP, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Filet Mignon & Crab Cakes - $42.95: 6 oz. filet & baked crab cakes with roasted red pepper sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- NY Strip Steak & French Fried Shrimp - $38.95: 10 oz. strip steak & freshly breaded fried shrimp Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Captain’s Selection (Seafood) - $55.95: Broiled lobster tail, sautéed jumbo shrimp & sea scallops with mushroom & sherry wine sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Atkins
- Bouillabaisse Marseillaise - $42.95: Lobster tail, jumbo shrimp, sea scallops, fresh fish clams & mussels in an aromatic stock Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Candida, Lectin-Free
- San Francisco Original Cloppino - $37.95: Jumbo shrimp, sea scallops, fresh fish, clams, mussels & calamari in a hearty tomato stock Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Candida
- Imported Dover Sole - $48.95: Broiled & served with armandine sauce, deboned tableside Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Chilean Sea Bass Filet - $39.95: Broiled & served over roasted garlic cream sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Alaskan Halibut Filet - $36.95: Broiled Grecian style with virgin olive oil, salt, pepper and oregano over grilled asparagus Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Fodmap, Zone, TLC, Detox, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Pegan, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Shrimp & Scallops Wellington - $31.95: Wrapped in phyllo leaves with fresh vegetables & herbs, champagne cream sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Thanksgiving Turkey Dinner - $38.95: Turkey, bread stuffing, mashed potatoes, squash, gravy, cranberry sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Pasta
- Sea Scallops Angelica - $36.95: Sautéed with olive oil, fresh spinach, basil pesto over angel hair pasta Dietary tags: High-Protein, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Jumbo Shrimp Fettuccine - $29.95: Sautéed with olive oil, diced tomatoes, onions, garlic & basil pesto Dietary tags: High-Protein, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Mediterranean Pasta - $36.95: Jumbo shrimp, sea scallops, calamari, mussels, clams, tomatoes & onions over linguini Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Breast of Chicken Alfredo - $24.95: Sautéed chicken strips with mushroom & creamy alfredo sauce over penne pasta Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Sandwiches
- Hamburger or Cheeseburger - $14.95: Served on brioche bun with french fried potatoes Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Breast of Chicken Sandwich - $17.95: Served on brioche bun with mozzarella cheese and pan fried potatoes Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Blackened Tilapia Sandwich - $17.95: Served on brioche bun with grilled onions, peppers & french fried potatoes Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Sides
- Angel Hair Pasta - $5.95: Butter & parmesan cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Penne Pasta Alfredo - $5.95: Sautéed mushrooms & creamy alfredo sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Grilled Asparagus Spears - $5.5: With balsamic vinaigrette dressing Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Lectin-Free
- Sautéed Mushroom Caps - $5.5: Sautéed with sherry wine sauce Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic, Lectin-Free
- Sautéed Fresh Spinach - $5.5: Sautéed with garlic butter or cream sauce Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, High-Fiber, Lectin-Free
Desserts
- Limoncello Mascarpone Cake - $7.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- New York Style Cheesecake - $6.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Tiramisu Torte - $7.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Key Lime Pie - $7.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Triple Layer Carrot Cake - $7.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Chocolate Fudge Layer Cake - $7.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Caramel Custard (Flan) - $5.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free
- Ice Cream - $5: Vanilla, Chocolate, Peppermint, Spumoni or Rainbow Sherbert Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Beverages
- Cappuccino - $5.5: Available in decaf
- Espresso - $4.75
- Double Espresso - $8
- Café Latte - $5.5
- Coffee - $3.5
- Hot or Iced Tea - $3.5
- Real Strawberry Milk Shake - $4.95
Frequently Asked Questions about Dover Straights
- What are the most popular dishes at this restaurant?
- Popular dishes include Shrimp de Jonghe, Maryland crab cakes, Escargot a la Skordo, Blue Point oysters, and the Captain’s Platter.
- What is the price range at this restaurant?
- Dover Straights is an expensive ($$$) seafood restaurant that offers a high-end dining experience with multi-course meals.
- How extensive is this restaurant's menu selection?
- The extensive menu features diverse seafood platters and steaks, accommodating 37 dietary preferences including keto, vegan, gluten-free, and heart-healthy options.
- What is the overall customer sentiment about this restaurant?
- Customers praise the 4.0/5 rated restaurant for its intimate atmosphere, professional service, and high-quality multi-course meals featuring standout appetizers.
- What is the restaurant's atmosphere and style?
- Dover Straights offers an intimate, classic maritime atmosphere with professional service, featuring a warm setting ideal for well-paced multi-course dinners.
- What makes this restaurant unique or special?
- This seafood restaurant is unique for its maritime elegance, exceptional multi-course meals, and standout appetizers like Escargot a la Skordo.
- What is this restaurant's overall rating?
- Dover Straights has an average rating of 4.0/5, with guests frequently praising the quality of the multi-course meals and service.
- Does this restaurant have good options for group dining with mixed dietary needs?
- The restaurant accommodates mixed dietary needs with extensive options including keto, gluten-free, vegan, and high-protein dishes like South African lobster tails.
- Is this restaurant suitable for families?
- The restaurant offers a professional, attentive atmosphere suitable for families, featuring diverse menu options like BBQ ribs, seafood platters, and desserts.
- Does this restaurant have a website or online ordering?
- The restaurant has a website at http://doverstraits.com, though the provided data does not specify if online ordering is available.