Meeting old friends. Only reservation available was in the garden. I was skeptical, but the evening…read morewas mild and we were entertained by a georgeous emerald hummingbird while we enjoyed great drinks. Mussels, salmon and halibut were outstanding. Order the bread for the table with 2 delicious spreads...we finished all! Perfect evening. And, if it matters, priced well.

Very disappointing lunch. Love their salads normally but steak and blue salad was a big let down…read more Steak was cold and obviously left over from a previous day. Yuck.

The crusted tuna and the pot roast were delicious. Our…read morewaiter John and the chef worked with us to avoid certain food allergies and offered slight modifications to the menu that met everyone's needs. The smallish dining area offers privacy and the quietness to carry on conversations. We still look forward to going there after many years.

We came back for lunch at the bar with my son and his wife. Both my son and I had the lobster roll…read more($23 each, $46 total), which we both really enjoyed. The bill came to $102 before tip. After applying my $50 gift card letter, the final total was brought down to $52. As always, Chandra provided excellent service. On another visit, we joined my son and his wife at the bar for happy hour. I ordered the happy hour lobster roll for $26. Before gratuity, the total came out to $102, which was lowered to $52 after using my $50 gift card letter. Chandra gave us great service once again. We returned once more with my son and his wife for happy hour at the bar. For this trip, my lobster roll came with a noticeably smaller portion of lobster compared to previous times. The bill prior to tip was $109. Applying my $50 gift letter brought the balance down to $59. As usual, Chandra took great care of us. We all agreed that we'll definitely keep returning for lunch, happy hour, or dinner.

We stoped for an early dinner and was greeted promptly and friendly by the hostess on duty and sat…read moreus right away Alex, our server in training, came over introduced herself, told us the daily specials and took our drink order We ordered the Wednesday special " cheesesteak" along with calamari and chicken wings with Parmesan cheese All three were outstanding! Our server, a junior at UD, was the best ever. Friendly, Attentive, always with a smile The ambiance was a upscale bar atmosphere, exactly as we expected When we come back, and we will, we will always ask for Alex for our server, she was simply outstanding

My wife and I came to Hooked Up Ale House and Raw bar specifically for happy hour. We arrived at…read more5:30, placed our orders, and tried to add another item before six. We even gave the request to the busboy to make sure it got in on time. Our server didn't bother showing up until two minutes after six, then told us it was too late. This is ridiculous. We made every effort to order before the cutoff, but because of your server's timing, we got penalized. The manager stated the computer cuts off happy hour at 6 sharp ? You need to fix this policy -- it's unfair to customers and just bad business. Very disappointed."

Had my first experience here and wow! Amazing staff and love their system. Wonderful cheese…read moreselection, fresh farm eggs and thick bacon in the market. I ordered their turkey and cucumber sand with a side of shrimp salad. Sooo good! And also purchased the olive oil, lemon cupcake, spectacular! I will definitely be back in. I've already told several of my friends about this place that will be staying here at Airbnb.

Pepperoni Pizza was cooked perfectly and hot for to go The…read moreservice was on time and convenient The ambiance was excellent Italian atmosphere Couldn't ask for more Coming back on Wednesday to try the Philly cheesesteak

I stopped in here on my way out of the beach. WOW am I glad I did! Holy arepa! My arepa was the…read morebest I have ever had - perfect flavor of the contents! The service was fast and I appreciated it being made fresh. I also really enjoyed my interaction with the workers - very kind people.

Handcrafted culinary masterpieces, cultural flavor bombs, and location right at the front of the…read morebeach!! Lili's place knows how to pack a ton of deliciousness into the even tastier vessels... with freshmade arepas and empanadas.. i always pick to make a beach lunch at Lili's a non-negotiable for our beach vacations. Yes, they have pizza, sandwiches, and other options... but the empanadas have won it all for me! Two of those delicious pockets and an icy cold Jarritos equal a divine beach bite! Today, I ordered two Argentinian Chicken Empandas and two Nutella Empanadas with a Mandarin Jarritos! The savory come with a salsa that is literally "lick the container out" good. The chicken is finely minced to make every bite filled with flavor and the empanada dough is perfectly flaky. The Nutella was an explosion of gooey goodness. Packed with Nutella and sprinkled on top with powdered sugar, these empanadas make you wonder why they aren't on every dessert menu. The inside is so perfectly decorated with gourmet pictures of their food options, signs to remind you that waiting for good food is a good thing, and a perfectly placed bottle opener so you can kick back and pop that top off!

Shaka Shack is close to Bethany Beach. My friends and I dined while waiting for our rental to open…read more They offer a bunch of fun sodas and milk shakes, in addition to a variety of American foods. I had their fried chicken taco, which came with a side of hush puppies and apple sauce. The hush puppies were delish, whereas I'd say you can skip on the apple sauce and fried Mac and cheese.

Live music and places to sit outside with games to play. There is no table service, you must go to…read morethe bar or register to order. The food took a long time to come out. I got the crab cake sandwich and I wish it came with some kind of sauce. The crab cakes were good but also could have used some kind of sauce. Clam strips were really good. There's a good variety of drinks including non alcoholic drinks.

Ordered a to go order today and it was on time and delicious!…read moreStaff is terrific, especially Erika and Dennis who I have seen here many times and have gotten to know. Very friendly and accommodating for any request, Erika even helped me carry my order to my car as my hands were full with breakfast and drinks! Above and beyond customer service The ambiance is exciting being that it is 2 old converted trains for dining and a separate restaurant too! We will be back regularly!

Unlike some other reviews, I visited yesterday with my fiancée and we had great service, and a…read moregreat meal. I ordered the crab eggs Benedict, which was phenomenal. Seriously! I always get eggs Benedict but this one was delicious. I also had the coffee and a few espresso martinis. This wasn't the first time we visited and we've had good experiences each time! If you're on the fence, I'd say just try it out for yourself

Very friendly staff. Food is excellent. We've NEVER had a bad meal at the Cottage Cafe. Will…read morealways return when we are in Bethany -- which is about once a month.

As you can see from my last review in January this is one of my favorite top ten restaurants for…read morehappy hour. We were here in March on a Sunday at 2 PM for happy hour at the bar with our friends. We were able to get 5 bar stools in a row. The bar area is relatively unchanged except for some new paint, however the two adjacent dining areas to the left and right of the bar were totally renovated and painted white with a much cleaner and brighter appearance. I enjoyed my usual 2 rum punches for $10 each and my usual happy hour broiled blackened flounder fish sandwich with tomato, red onion, lettuce, french fries, cole slaw and tartar sauce for $12. I opted for their hot sauce on my flounder and french fries. Bartender Andrea F. served us very well as usual. Consistency is a character of this restaurant. My total bill was $77 excluding gratuity. We agreed we will continue to return here for happy hour.

This remains one of my top five spots for happy hour at the bar or dining with family, thanks to…read moremore than ten past visits showing how great it is inside or out. Here is a breakdown of my two most recent experiences. During a solo outing with a friend, we arrived just before 4 PM to grab two coveted bar stools right as happy hour began, which now starts at 4 PM instead of 3 PM. I went with my usual two happy hour pepper creek punches and paired them with the happy hour fried chicken sandwich, adding a side of very good hand-cut fries for an extra $2. The portion was large enough that I brought half of the sandwich home for lunch. Bartender Trevor offered a sample of their malty nitro center of gravity english mild draft beer (4.5% ABV), and I loved the notes of toffee, chocolate, and toasted bread so much that I ended my dinner with two full glasses. Thanks to excellent service from bartenders Bill and Trevor, my solo total came out to a reasonable $36 before tip. On my next visit, I brought my family of four on a Wednesday around 6 PM. We were instantly accommodated at booth table 53 on the right side of the restaurant. They had recently updated their regular menu, and I decided to try the Korean beef bowl for $24, which features soy marinated sliced steak, vegetables, greens, an umami glaze, a fried egg, and spicy mayo served over basmati rice. Our server, Cate J., took wonderful care of us, and the total bill for the family was $152 excluding gratuity. Whether for happy hour or dinner, we will absolutely keep coming back.

Ocean View Brewing Co is an oasis of a restaurant in a small coastal adjacent town!…read more Right outside of Bethany Beach, Ocean View Brewing brings vacation flair to an otherwise complacent town of small, unassuming businesses. With a bright bold colors and stunning architecture, the restaurant stands out on the corner. A huge mural of Delaware beckons the local purity. Inside you are greeted by huge brewing equipment in a two story grand dining room, filled with happy families and bustling servers! We always order takeout and they graciously save close parking spots for carryout orders. The online ordering allows for easy modifications and simple ordering. We grabbed a smorgasbord of flavors and made the entire family happy. The Fried Chicken meal comes with famous Delaware chicken and some fun twists of Gochuchang sauce and honey butter rolls. The fried food traveled well and is expertly packaged. On their website, they advertise Beer Battered Shrimp - and by simply calling in, the manager was able to add an order to our meal! Simple entrees. Bold flavors. Definitely a place worth frequenting on your Bethany Beach vacations.

The Philly Hoagies are the absolute best in the Bethany Beach area…read more The outstanding and friendly service is always beyond compare as you are greeted when you walk in Ashly, the owner, is always working hard behind the counter or making pizzas, which are outstanding, and always fun to chat with while she prepares sandwiches! Her daughter, Hanna, at the register is a friendly smiling cute asset to the establishment adding to the happy small business ambiance Call ahead ordering is the way to go, it's always ready when you get there Enjoy this fun hoagie, sandwich, pizza shop!

As noted in my last review in April 2026, I have visited this spot before for lunch pizza and subs…read more Recently, my family was craving subs and sandwiches for lunch, so I drove over around lunchtime and parked in the lot. Cashier Ashley Taylor processed my order, which came out to a total of $54 before tip. We brought the food home to eat. I had a portion of our two large Italian subs with hot peppers on the side, which cost $31.40. Everyone agreed that we will definitely be back again for more sandwiches and subs.