About This Restaurant
The Starboard is a legendary bar and restaurant that's been a Dewey institution for decades. It's famous for its build-your-own Bloody Mary bar (practically a buffet of hot sauces and garnishes - shrimp, bacon, you name it), and for serving breakfast and late-night drinks with equal enthusiasm. By day, you can get a great omelet or crabby bloody Mary here; by night, it transforms into party central with DJs and dancing.
The vibe is "come one, come all" - you'll see bachelorette parties, old Dewey alumni telling stories, off-duty lifeguards, and everyone in between. In 2025, USA Today picked The Starboard as one of the best bars in America. Why? Possibly because it's the "quintessential beach party bar" with a vibrant atmosphere that oozes fun.
The Starboard's signature cocktail is the Orange Crush (fresh-squeezed OJ, vodka, triple sec, Sprite) - they squeeze thousands of oranges a week and it's dangerously delicious. Traditions here include the "Running of the Bull" and "Breakfast with Elvis" on certain weekends. If you come to Dewey and don't hit the Starboard, did you really come to Dewey? It's a must-visit, even if just to people-watch and soak up the scene.