{"id":96,"date":"2025-06-29T14:13:48","date_gmt":"2025-06-29T14:13:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eastcoastbucketlist.com\/?p=96"},"modified":"2025-06-29T14:13:49","modified_gmt":"2025-06-29T14:13:49","slug":"dolly-spankers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eastcoastbucketlist.com\/index.php\/2025\/06\/29\/dolly-spankers\/","title":{"rendered":"Dolly Spankers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Overview<\/strong><br>Dolly Spankers in Delaware City, Delaware offers a vibrant water\u2011side dining experience with sweeping waterfront views and a welcoming atmosphere. The rebranded venue, formerly known as Crabby Dick&#8217;s, combines casual elegance with a friendly neighborhood feel, hosting live music and happy hour events that draw both locals and visitors alike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"445\" src=\"https:\/\/eastcoastbucketlist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-23.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-102\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eastcoastbucketlist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-23.png 800w, https:\/\/eastcoastbucketlist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-23-300x167.png 300w, https:\/\/eastcoastbucketlist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-23-768x427.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Highlights<\/strong><br>Guests can enjoy a diverse menu featuring seafood staples like crab soups, crab cakes, steamed mussels, shrimp pots, and creative small plates such as pretzel &amp; pimiento and cauliflower wings. The popular happy hour menu includes discounted drafts, wines, and &#8220;Spanker Pails.&#8221; The outdoor deck overlooking the Delaware River enhances the ambience, especially during live entertainment evenings .<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"445\" src=\"https:\/\/eastcoastbucketlist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-20.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-99\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eastcoastbucketlist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-20.png 800w, https:\/\/eastcoastbucketlist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-20-300x167.png 300w, https:\/\/eastcoastbucketlist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-20-768x427.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"445\" src=\"https:\/\/eastcoastbucketlist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-22.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-101\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eastcoastbucketlist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-22.png 800w, https:\/\/eastcoastbucketlist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-22-300x167.png 300w, https:\/\/eastcoastbucketlist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-22-768x427.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>History of Location<\/strong><br>Dolly Spankers carries historical resonance, echoing the name of a former ferry\u2014&#8221;The Dolly Spankers&#8221;\u2014that once shuttled visitors between Fort DuPont and Delaware City in the 1800s. The establishment\u2019s transformation from Crabby Dick&#8217;s to Dolly Spankers in late May 2025 reflects both a nod to the town\u2019s maritime heritage and a fresh new identity for the popular eatery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"445\" src=\"https:\/\/eastcoastbucketlist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-24.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-103\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eastcoastbucketlist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-24.png 800w, https:\/\/eastcoastbucketlist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-24-300x167.png 300w, https:\/\/eastcoastbucketlist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-24-768x427.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"445\" src=\"https:\/\/eastcoastbucketlist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-21.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-100\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eastcoastbucketlist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-21.png 800w, https:\/\/eastcoastbucketlist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-21-300x167.png 300w, https:\/\/eastcoastbucketlist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-21-768x427.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Location &amp; Contact Information<\/strong><br>Dolly Spankers is located at 30 Clinton Street, Delaware City, DE 19706. The venue opens daily from 11\u202fAM, offering memorable meals throughout the day. Phone: (302)\u202f832\u20115100.<br>Follow along on social media for event updates and specials:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Facebook<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/crabbydicks.fortdelaware\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/crabbydicks.fortdelaware\/\">Dolly Spankers Fort Delaware<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Discover a friendly coastal escape where well\u2011crafted cuisine meets riverside charm at Dolly Spankers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>OverviewDolly Spankers in Delaware City, Delaware offers a vibrant water\u2011side dining experience with sweeping waterfront views and a welcoming atmosphere. 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