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Rehoboth Beach Today
By the People, for the People
Grandpa Mac Restaurant in Rehoboth Beach to Close After 10+ Years
The Cameron brothers cite economic factors and rising costs as reasons for shutting down the popular mac-and-cheese eatery.
Published on Feb. 14, 2026
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After over a decade in business, Hari and Orion Cameron's Grandpa Mac restaurant in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware will be closing at the end of February. The brothers cited a tough business year in 2025 due to the economy and rising costs of high-end ingredients as the primary reasons for the closure. However, the Camerons say they are excited to spend more time with their families and hinted that this may not be the last we hear from them in the food industry.
Why it matters
Grandpa Mac was a beloved local institution in Rehoboth Beach, known for its fresh, high-quality mac-and-cheese dishes and emphasis on gluten-free and vegan options. The closure marks the end of an era for the popular restaurant, which had been a fixture in the community for over a decade. It also highlights the ongoing challenges facing small businesses, especially in the food service industry, as they navigate economic uncertainty and rising costs.
The details
In a social media announcement, the Cameron brothers said that 2025 was a difficult year for the brick-and-mortar Grandpa Mac location, with people "spending a little less because of the economy" and the "inflation of the price of goods, our high-end meats and cheeses" cutting into their profit margins. However, the Camerons noted that they are both excited to spend more time with their families moving forward.
- Grandpa Mac restaurant will close at the end of February 2026.
- The restaurant has been in business for over a decade in Rehoboth Beach.
The players
Hari Cameron
Co-owner of Grandpa Mac restaurant and a three-time semifinalist for the prestigious James Beard Awards. He previously owned and ran the critically acclaimed a(MUSE.) restaurant in Rehoboth before selling the business in 2019.
Orion Cameron
Co-owner of Grandpa Mac restaurant alongside his brother Hari.
What they’re saying
“It's a bittersweet thing for us.”
— Hari Cameron, Co-owner, Grandpa Mac (delawareonline.com)
“A lot of people, I think, are spending a little less because of the economy. But it's the inflation of the price of goods, our high-end meats and cheeses, it really cut into our margins.”
— Orion Cameron, Co-owner, Grandpa Mac (delawareonline.com)
“We just wanted to thank everybody out there over the last 10 years for your patronage, for coming in, for the laughs, the smiles. And we'd love to see you inside these walls one last time.”
— Orion Cameron, Co-owner, Grandpa Mac (delawareonline.com)
What’s next
The Cameron brothers are looking for a new place to park the Grandpa Mac food truck, as they plan to continue operating the mobile business even after the brick-and-mortar location closes.
The takeaway
The closure of Grandpa Mac, a beloved local institution in Rehoboth Beach, highlights the ongoing challenges facing small businesses in the food service industry as they navigate economic uncertainty and rising costs. However, the Cameron brothers' entrepreneurial spirit and plans to continue the Grandpa Mac food truck suggest that this may not be the last we hear from them in the local food scene.
