Coastal Delaware just keeps getting better! New restaurants, shops, fitness centers, and hangout spots are popping up across the area, bringing even more options for locals and visitors to explore. 

Whether you’re looking for a new place to eat, shop, or work out, here’s a quick look at what’s open now and what’s just around the corner.

Planet Fitness

Planet Fitness has opened a new location on Veterans Way in Rehoboth Beach, adding a convenient and affordable fitness option for the community. 

The gym features a full range of cardio equipment, weight machines, free weights, functional-training space, and the amenities Planet Fitness members expect, including Black Card access perks. 

The new club repurposes a former big-box retail space, giving residents, seasonal workers, and visitors an accessible place to stay active year-round. 

With flexible membership plans and a welcoming, judgment-free environment, this opening fills a much-needed gap in the local fitness scene.

• Now open
• Address: 30134 Veterans Way, Rehoboth Beach

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First Watch Restaurant

First Watch is set to bring its popular breakfast, brunch, and lunch menu to Lewes with a new location opening on December 8th. 

Known for its fresh ingredients, made-to-order meals, and daytime-only hours, First Watch is a favorite for families, brunch lovers, and anyone who appreciates a relaxed mid-morning meal. 

From omelets and pancakes to salads, bowls, and fresh juices, the menu offers a wide variety of options that fit perfectly with the growing demand for brunch-focused dining in the region. 

Once it opens, it’s expected to become a go-to spot for locals and visitors.

• Opening: December 8th
• Address: 34571 Postal Lane, Lewes

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Grotto Pizza Headquarters

Grotto Pizza has officially opened its new headquarters along Coastal Highway in Rehoboth Beach, marking a fresh chapter for one of Delaware’s most iconic homegrown brands. 

The company has been a local staple since the 1960s, starting as a small boardwalk stand before expanding across the region. 

While the headquarters isn’t a dine-in location, it serves as the central hub for the beloved chain known for its signature swirl pizzas, comfort-food classics, and deep connection to the Delaware beach community. 

Its presence underscores how much the brand continues to grow while staying firmly rooted in Rehoboth Beach.

• Now open
• Address: 20376 Coastal Highway, Rehoboth Beach

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Vintage Vault Thrift & Consignment

Vintage Vault Thrift & Consignment is now open in Georgetown, bringing a fun mix of secondhand treasures and unique finds to the area.

The shop offers everything from clothing and jewelry to furniture, electronics, décor, books, and one-of-a-kind vintage pieces, much of it sourced from personal collections, donations, or consignments. 

The store’s focus on affordable prices and reuse makes it a great spot for anyone who loves thrifting, browsing for something unusual, or decorating on a budget. 

• Now open
• Address: 23104 Lewes Georgetown Highway #15, Georgetown

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59 Restaurant and Market

A new concept is on its way to Baltimore Avenue in Rehoboth Beach with the upcoming opening of Fifty Nine Restaurant and The Market at 59. 

The restaurant will offer an intimate dining experience with a 35-seat dining room and a seven-seat bar, designed for guests who enjoy a more elevated, curated night out. 

Expect a chef-driven menu, a thoughtful atmosphere, and a bar that stays open until 11 p.m. year-round. 

Sunday brunch is also planned, bringing a fresh new option to the local brunch scene once doors officially open in winter 2025.

But the plans don’t stop at the restaurant. An adjoining market is also in development, set to debut in winter 2026. 

While details are still emerging, the market is expected to offer its own style of elevated, specialty-driven selections, bringing another layer of food and retail to this corner of Rehoboth Beach. 

• Opening this winter — upcoming hours & location can be found here
• Address: 59 Baltimore Avenue, Rehoboth Beach

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Iron Hill

There’s finally movement on the future of Iron Hill in Rehoboth Beach. 

After the entire chain abruptly shut down earlier this year and filed for liquidation bankruptcy, a major update has emerged: former Famous Dave’s CEO Jeff Crivello has received court approval to acquire 10 closed Iron Hill locations, including the Rehoboth Beach spot. 

His $12 million credit bid was approved in U.S. Bankruptcy Court, giving him control of several Mid-Atlantic locations and two in South Carolina. 

While a few of these restaurants may eventually reopen as Iron Hill, Crivello is also exploring new concepts for some of the properties, including bringing Three Notch’d Brewing Co. to Rehoboth Beach and the South Carolina sites.

This acquisition could signal a second life for the long-loved brewpub space on Coastal Highway, though details about the reopening timeline are still unclear. 

For now, Rehoboth’s location remains closed, but it’s officially back in the hands of new ownership with plans developing behind the scenes.

• Reopening TBD
• Address: 19815 Coastal Highway, Rehoboth Beach

Want to stay in the loop as more openings roll in? Keep following the blog for updates on new spots, upcoming launches, and everything happening around Coastal Delaware!