Hidden along the scenic Murderkill River in Frederica, Delaware sits a culinary treasure that locals have been quietly enjoying for years – JP’s on the Wharf, where the prime rib is so transcendent it might just ruin all other beef experiences for the rest of your life.
This waterfront haven isn’t flashy or pretentious, but it delivers the kind of meal that makes you want to cancel your afternoon plans just so you can sit longer, order dessert, and fully appreciate what might be Delaware’s most underrated restaurant experience.
The approach to JP’s feels like discovering a secret – the kind of place you almost don’t want to tell others about for fear it’ll become too popular.
The classic coastal structure with its gray shingled exterior and welcoming deck appears like a mirage as you wind your way toward the water, promising seafood delights and that legendary prime rib that has developed a cult following among Delaware’s serious eaters…