History
The Cafe on 26 first opened in May 2010. C26 is truly A Unique Dining Experience at the Beach's Premier Boutique Restaurant, always featuring Fresh Local Seasonal Cuisine.
The House was built in the mid 1920's and has a warm, home-like, relaxing atmosphere while enjoying your meal. Since opening, Maria Fraser became the sole owner in 2011. Now Specializing in Dinner, our menu changes nightly, with incredible Fresh Specials created by our Chef Jason Bostaph. Reservations Only.
Awards
2020 Trip Advisor Travelers' Choice Award
2017 Best of Delaware - Delaware Today Readers Choice Best American Restaurant
2015 Culinary Genius Award Mid-Atlantic Region
2015 Best Chef at the Battle at the Beach Chef Cook-Off
Four Award Winning Categories from Coastal Style Magazine
2013 Best Coffee, Best Appetizers, Best Authentic American Cuisine and
Best Chef In Sussex County, our very own Chef Jason Bostaph
Owner & Executive Chef
Maria Fraser
I bring over 15 years of past restaurant experience to my restaurant. I wear many hats at C26: Chef, Hostess, Dishwasher, Bartender, etc., so I am sure you will see me, as I am always there. My staff is phenomenal, as most of them have been at C26 from the very beginning with me. We are a family oriented business as you will see my sister Gabi, my sons at times, Will, Nolan, & Prescott, my parents, & adopted children (a.k.a. the rest of my staff), working hard to make your dining experience a unique one at the beach. We wilcome you to our "home", and look forward to meeting you at the Beach's Premier Boutique Restaurant. Cheers!
In the Kitchen
Head Chef
Jason Bostaph
A graduate from Pennsylvania Culinary Institute in Pittsburgh and our Head Chef since we opened our doors in 2010, Jason brings over 25 years of cooking and restaurant experience when creating each dish for our patrons.
​
"At The Cafe I have found a perfect environment to expertly prepare and serve Delaware's abundant, fresh seafood, produce, and meat to a beloved and ever growing customer base"
-Chef Jason
Sous Chef
Jimmy Cooper
Starting with us as a dishwasher in 2012 and working his way up to our
Sous Chef since 2014,
Jimmy has shown hard work, passion, and dedication to the culinary craft by learning daily from Chef Jason and pushing his own self education along the way.
​
Also being the captain of The Cafe on 26 Bocce Ball Team, Jimmy keeps things running as smoothly as possible both in the kitchen and on the court.
