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Went here on the first night of our Delaware trip. Had lobster bisque and crab cakes. No complaints on the food... the soup was sooo good and I really loved the crab cakes. Very busy place but the service was good, we had a really sweet and helpful young lady for our waitress. They are right on the Rehoboth Beach boardwalk so the view from our table was an incredible view of the ocean. I really enjoyed our meal there. Once we move I would probably be a visitor during the less busy off-season months cuz I am not crazy about overcrowded places much anymore. It was a good dinner!
I swear we were here every other day on our trip. The staff made it a great time. Oysters were perfectly shucked. Awesome happy hour menu, and ocean view.
We arrived at around 1pm and were sat on the upstairs balcony right away. We had a really nice lunch overlooking the ocean. See pic. Great happy hour with $1.50 oysters! I had to get 6 and loved them. My wife and I shared a fish sandwich, where we substituted the hush puppies for a house side salad. We also shared the fried zucchini appetizer. The zucchini appt was a little greasy, but still good and served pipping hot. Our server was fast, friendly and attentive. We were very happy overall.
Honestly a really bad experience saved solely by the ambiance. We came in for dinner last week and overall just had not a great experience. Initially things were good upon sitting down, however once we ordered things turned. We ordered appetizers and entrees yet all of the food was brought at once. Any wait staff should know that these things are to be spaced out as our table was then so crowded it was borderline impossible to access anything as there was already copious signage and other items on the table. By the time we finished our apps our entrees were cold and unenjoyable. Personally I had the snow crab legs which were fine, albeit skimpy on meat, and some oysters which were some of the worst oysters I have ever had in conjunction with mignonette that was so watery it tasted nothing like vinegar - I had the entire table try it and everyone was shocked. While our waitress was very kind with lovely energy she didn't really seem to understand how to properly service a table. The ambiance here is great I must say. Overlooking the water really did help save this meal from being a complete dud but overall I doubt we will be back.
We each had a fish sandwich with hush puppies on the side. I love hush puppies. Good food. Good service. Right on the boardwalk with a great view of the ocean depending on where you sit. Very nice. Glad we found this place.
This place is pretty picturesque. Views of the ocean and boardwalk are stunning. However, the food and service left a lot to be desired. This place is very relaxed (as well as the staff) and it's clear that there aren't huge efforts being put into the preparation of the food. The grilled octopus should be removed from the menu if it's not gonna be cooked with love. I also think the staff could do with some training. This place was just okay for me.
the food was absolutely delicious! and the view of the beach was beautiful. couldn't have asked for a better table, or a better meal.
Came here with a large group and we all loved both the food and the ambiance! One member of our group is gluten-free and loved the larger Gf-menu. I loved that there were several really good vegan options as well. We sat on the rooftop, with a great view of the ocean. I would definitely recommend this place for a large group! My one rec would be that it was a little hard to seat our larger group on the roof- there were restrictions about which areas different servers correspond to, which felt a little unnecessary. Would jsut recommend more flexibility w the rooftop seating!
Good service and good food. Nice view and ambiance!!!!!! The shrimp Alfredo was yummy! Would recommend.
Thought it would be cute to sit above the dunes and watch the ocean at Above the Dunes... it had a chaotic atmosphere which seemed to lack any kind of organization. Our waiter took our order. My friend got the chicken caprese and I got the lobster ravioli. We were not impressed at all, please see pictures. My friend's chicken was tough and hard to cut through. The waiter was kind and asked if she wanted anything else or remove from the check. She made a smart move and didn't order anything else. My lobster meat was fine. The pasta came out cold and the plate lukewarm. The cheese ravioli lacked much flavor perhaps would have been better hot. I let the waiter know it was cold. Came back a few minutes later and brought the same pasta with a hotter plate. Over all not impressed. Worse $32.00 I could have spent. Maybe the drinks are better there???
We came here based on recommendations. Honestly it was nothing like I expected. It was a sticky sports Ike bar. The tables were sticky- it's damp inside- which isn't surprising considering it's on a beach. The food was okay. The crab dip was the best thing but the chips were few and stale. The fried shrimp Tacos had 5 pieces of shrimp total which were totally over fried. They were laid on a heaping of cabbage. The Maryland crab soup was fine- nothing to write home about. It feels pricey considering the quality of food.
Menu looks amazing. Location is GREAt!! We didn't eat, but had a couple of crushes and they were great!! Service wa reasonable for a busy, sunny Sunday in the off season.
My party of 6 showed up 10 minutes before our reservation and were promptly seated. Service was very fast. Our food came out 10ish minutes after we ordered even as the place was packed. The food was delicious. I got the Wagyu burger and it was cooked to perfection and a good size. Would 100% eat here again. We were able to split the check 6 ways.
2 months ago
I had this restaurant recommended to me, and it did not disappoint. We were celebrating my daughter's birthday in Rehoboth, and luckily I made reservations about a week in advance. When we checked in, the manager was incredibly friendly. I mentioned it was my daughter's birthday and asked if we could sit outside. He gave us the best table in the restaurant, right on the front corner overlooking the boardwalk. The service was excellent. Our waiter was dressed as Santa Claus, had a great sense of humor, and made fantastic recommendations. He suggested the pomegranate margarita, which was outstanding. I ordered the bowl, my wife had the fish tacos, and my daughter enjoyed the kids meal with chicken nuggets and fries. To top it all off, they surprised my daughter with a complimentary slice of birthday cake, which was probably the highlight of the meal for her. Overall, the atmosphere here is incredible and is easily the restaurant's biggest draw. Sitting outside, overlooking the boardwalk while watching the sun set over the ocean, is hard to beat. We'll definitely be back. read more
2 months ago
Came here because of the good ratings, so I had high hopes. The oysters were good, the calamari was good, and the shrimp was good. Everything was decent except for my seafood linguini. Unfortunately, it was underwhelming--the noodles were overcooked, and the sauce lacked flavor and depth. It honestly tasted like melted butter and wasn't good at all. I ended up having to return it. The other dishes were solid, but unfortunately, the seafood linguini was a miss for me. read more
6 days ago
Went here on the first night of our Delaware trip. Had lobster bisque and crab cakes. No complaints on the food... the soup was sooo good and I really loved the crab cakes. Very busy place but the service was good, we had a really sweet and helpful young lady for our waitress. They are right on the Rehoboth Beach boardwalk so the view from our table was an incredible view of the ocean. I really enjoyed our meal there. Once we move I would probably be a visitor during the less busy off-season months cuz I am not crazy about overcrowded places much anymore. It was a good dinner! read more
3 months ago
We arrived at around 1pm and were sat on the upstairs balcony right away. We had a really nice lunch overlooking the ocean. See pic. Great happy hour with $1.50 oysters! I had to get 6 and loved them. My wife and I shared a fish sandwich, where we substituted the hush puppies for a house side salad. We also shared the fried zucchini appetizer. The zucchini appt was a little greasy, but still good and served pipping hot. Our server was fast, friendly and attentive. We were very happy overall. read more
Honestly a really bad experience saved solely by the ambiance. We came in for dinner last week and overall just had not a great experience. Initially things were good upon sitting down, however once we ordered things turned. We ordered appetizers and entrees yet all of the food was brought at once. Any wait staff should know that these things are to be spaced out as our table was then so crowded it was borderline impossible to access anything as there was already copious signage and other items on the table. By the time we finished our apps our entrees were cold and unenjoyable. Personally I had the snow crab legs which were fine, albeit skimpy on meat, and some oysters which were some of the worst oysters I have ever had in conjunction with mignonette that was so watery it tasted nothing like vinegar - I had the entire table try it and everyone was shocked. While our waitress was very kind with lovely energy she didn't really seem to understand how to properly service a table. The ambiance here is great I must say. Overlooking the water really did help save this meal from being a complete dud but overall I doubt we will be back. read more
We each had a fish sandwich with hush puppies on the side. I love hush puppies. Good food. Good service. Right on the boardwalk with a great view of the ocean depending on where you sit. Very nice. Glad we found this place. read more
2 days ago
This place is pretty picturesque. Views of the ocean and boardwalk are stunning. However, the food and service left a lot to be desired. This place is very relaxed (as well as the staff) and it's clear that there aren't huge efforts being put into the preparation of the food. The grilled octopus should be removed from the menu if it's not gonna be cooked with love. I also think the staff could do with some training. This place was just okay for me. read more
21 days ago
the food was absolutely delicious! and the view of the beach was beautiful. couldn't have asked for a better table, or a better meal. read more
Came here with a large group and we all loved both the food and the ambiance! One member of our group is gluten-free and loved the larger Gf-menu. I loved that there were several really good vegan options as well. We sat on the rooftop, with a great view of the ocean. I would definitely recommend this place for a large group! My one rec would be that it was a little hard to seat our larger group on the roof- there were restrictions about which areas different servers correspond to, which felt a little unnecessary. Would jsut recommend more flexibility w the rooftop seating! read more
2 months ago
Good service and good food. Nice view and ambiance!!!!!! The shrimp Alfredo was yummy! Would recommend. read more
Thought it would be cute to sit above the dunes and watch the ocean at Above the Dunes... it had a chaotic atmosphere which seemed to lack any kind of organization. Our waiter took our order. My friend got the chicken caprese and I got the lobster ravioli. We were not impressed at all, please see pictures. My friend's chicken was tough and hard to cut through. The waiter was kind and asked if she wanted anything else or remove from the check. She made a smart move and didn't order anything else. My lobster meat was fine. The pasta came out cold and the plate lukewarm. The cheese ravioli lacked much flavor perhaps would have been better hot. I let the waiter know it was cold. Came back a few minutes later and brought the same pasta with a hotter plate. Over all not impressed. Worse $32.00 I could have spent. Maybe the drinks are better there??? read more
We came here based on recommendations. Honestly it was nothing like I expected. It was a sticky sports Ike bar. The tables were sticky- it's damp inside- which isn't surprising considering it's on a beach. The food was okay. The crab dip was the best thing but the chips were few and stale. The fried shrimp Tacos had 5 pieces of shrimp total which were totally over fried. They were laid on a heaping of cabbage. The Maryland crab soup was fine- nothing to write home about. It feels pricey considering the quality of food. read more
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My party of 6 showed up 10 minutes before our reservation and were promptly seated. Service was very fast. Our food came out 10ish minutes after we ordered even as the place was packed. The food was delicious. I got the Wagyu burger and it was cooked to perfection and a good size. Would 100% eat here again. We were able to split the check 6 ways. read more
19 days ago
"Drive along the sea Far from the city's twitch and smoke That's where my life became a joke On the dunes" (Donald Fagan) Next time you're strolling down the Rehoboth boardwalk, look up way high over the boardwalk level stores and snack bars, because over them all is a very sweet restaurant named Above the Dunes. When you enter from the street level, a staircase points you up to the second floor that opens up into a huge dining room and bar. The dining room has a gorgeous baby blue color scheme for its furniture and tablescapes, and after our meal we also noticed that color scheme extended to their eye catching and very distinctive exterior lighting. So, if you're on the boardwalk at night, you sure can't miss it. The menu is heavy on all types of seafood with tacos, burgers, sandwiches, salads, and steaks for the non-seafood crowd. I started off with a Maryland Crab soup ($10) that was jam packed with tender crab meat in a delicious broth with diced carrots and potatoes. We both went to the salad menu for a Caribbean Bowl ($19) with Jerk chicken, pineapple, rice, roasted broccoli, corn salsa, pico, and Cajun ranch dressing and an ATD Chicken Salad ($15) with house made chicken salad with grapes, celery, almonds, mayo, and old bay, over a bed of lettuce. My Caribbean Bowl was excellent. What a mix of colors and textures and tastes! Every component was delicious, especially the fresh pineapple and jerk spiced chicken. Service from Evan was fine, he was quick with our water and refills and a mid-meal checkback. Thank you Above the Dunes for making our last dinner in Rehoboth such a pleasant experience. PRO TIP Near the bar is a dedicated staircase that brings you straight down to the boardwalk and ocean. read more
6 months ago
3 months ago
Friendly family restaurant. Very good service..thanks Freddie...I mean Austin...excellent crab cakes...big enough to share...Korean bowl with salmon also good...excellent cocktails...the frozen Pina Colada was outstanding... read more
1 year ago
My friend and I could not decide where to go for dinner and since we both never been here we decided to give it a whirl. When we got upstairs we thought it was pretty cool and pretty atmosphere. It took a little time for a waiter to come over to take our order. I knew exactly what I wanted pretty quickly. I seem to be on a caprese kick on my visit to Rehoboth this time around so, I figured why not give the Chicken caprese a try. For some reason, not sure why or how I thought I was getting a salad and then after my dish came I saw on menu that it comes on a bun and with chips. So, I guess I got a chicken caprese sandwich, which I had never seen before on a menu. It looked pretty sad and when I tried to cut through it, it was a bit hard too and I felt like it was not cooked all the way. The cheese too itself was a bit hard to cut and that was odd. And I asked for the balsamic glaze on the side and I saw there was some balsamic on the cheese. When I saw the side of balsamic vinegar in its container it was like a drop. I was just totally confussed by this dish as a whole. I told our waiter and he asked if I wanted something else or for it to be off the check which was nice of him to ask. I went with that option. My friend got lobster ravioli which came out cold at first. She sent it back to be warmed up more. When it came back again it still was not that hot/warm and she said that the lobster was good but ravioli itself was not good. This place also seemed a bit disorganized and like there was no order to it. Also, when I went to the restroom, it seemed that the floor was a bit slippery and I could see some spots of water possibly or something. I thought it was my shoes but my friend said how she could see something. There was also some crumbs and food under our table so makes me ask myself if they cleaned before we sat down. There is a nice view of the ocean and the beach from this restaurant especially if you sit by the window or even in their outside deck area. We also saw many groups here like what could be birthdays and bachelorette parties. So it seemed like a good place for that. Maybe my friend and I ordered the wrong choices here because everyone else's food that we saw come out looked appetizing. You can bet that we won't be coming back here, at least for a while or ever again. read more
3 months ago
The food was great, the service was good & quick! If you're looking to be in and out in under an hour, a quick casual meal by the beach, this is your place. The orange crush was refreshing and they have an $8 crush during Happy Hour. read more
7 months ago
We visited Above The Dunes tonight for the 1/2 price entrees . I had scallops , risotto with spinach, hubby had sea bass, rice and spinach. For desert we enjoyed the peach cobbler with ice-cream. Everything was delicous. Our server Adam had a great personality and took great care of us and we appreciated his recommendation of what to order. If you haven't tried ATD yet do so and take advantage of the off season specials before they disappear! read more
If you're looking for a spot with amazing beach and ocean views along with some great food and drinks, this is the place for you. Located right off the boardwalk, we stopped in here during our first visit to Rehobeth Beach, actually it was our first stop. My wife and I ordered a couple of cocktails to start from our friendly waitress, an Orange Crush for her and a Tanqueray Martini for me to go along with some 1.50 Happy Hour Oysters, fresh and delicious from VA. After enjoying our great drinks and oysters we ordered lunch. My wife ordered the Fish Sandwich, beer battered haddock along with some hush puppies and I went with the Boston Lobster Roll, served just like I like it with butter and lemon, both were excellent. We wrapped up with some more oysters and our Rehobeth Beach vacation was off to a rousing start. read more
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1 year ago
The food was really good, the cocktails were a little too syrupy. The ceviche was delicious tho and the view really made it such a great experience read more
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We had drinks here once during happy hour, sitting on the balcony with great views. And on our last day in Rehoboth we had a big lunch at Above the Dunes. Service was very good, slightly slow at times, but it was a busy lunch. Drinks were flowing and were great. Food was plentiful. I had the most delicious grilled octopus. The prices for oysters during happy hour can't be beat. Definitely stop in when you're at Rehoboth Beach. read more
1 year ago
I wanted to love this place so bad but unfortunately I was not thrilled about this place. The egg rolls were sitting in a bed of grease along with the lettuce, mahi mahi tacos were all slaw no fish a small piece size of my finger. Sea bass was cold and sent back because it was 30 dollars so that def isn't right. The crab dip was good but chips were stale. We were there the weekend before opening season so not sure if this is why but disappointed for sure. The location had a great view. Service was decent. read more
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No there was no elevator once we entered the restaurant from where we parked. But since it is right of the boardwalk it's possible there is a ramp of sorts to enter from the boardwalk side. I would certainly contact the restaurant to confirm. Food…
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