Great service! Came here in a Sunday afternoon after some shopping. I love a good deviled egg and topped with lump crab was delicious!! I really enjoyed my cocktail which was a smoked cherry old fashioned... so perfect!! Topped off with a portabello mushroom sandwich. Another great place I look forward to returning to! read more

Sat at a high near the bar with excellent views of several sporting events on the TVs. We each ordered an off season crabcake dinner special (had to ask for the specials menu). Service was friendly and efficient. Crabcakes were tasty! All of the sides were delicious especially the green beans!! An enjoyable Friday night at Bethany Blues in BB!! read more

Bethany Blues BBQ Pit - Crabcakes with cheesy corn and baked beans - Barbeque Near Me - Bethany Beach, Delaware

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We really enjoyed our meals and the concern/care regarding gluten free needs was outstanding. The staff were friendly and efficient and the cost was surprisingly low. I'm so glad we found this restaurant. read more

Bethany Blues BBQ Pit - Smoked brisket kielbasa, cheesy creamed corn, corn and radish salad - Barbeque Near Me - Bethany Beach, Delaware

As you can see from my last July 2025 review this is another one of my top 10 favorites for happy hour. I was here with my friend for Friday happy hour. I enjoyed my two happy hour Makers Mark Manhattans for $9 each and my draft Guinness for $8. I also enjoyed my usual NFL two brisket burger sliders for $12. Their brisket and their variety of sauces is the best in this area. I especially enjoy their Carolina sauce. My total bill was $53.50 excluding gratuity. We agreed we will return here for happy hour. read more

Bethany Blues BBQ Pit - My burger brisket sliders - Barbeque Near Me - Bethany Beach, Delaware

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A trip to the outlets ended up turning into an overnight stay in Bethany and this place came highly recommended by the locals. The restaurant itself is cute. It is two floors and there was a private party on the first floor so we were seated upstairs. We had a large party and I commend them for being able to accommodate 10 people for a walk in without a wait. Once we were seated, our waiter Nick greated us. I can honestly say he was the best part of the visit. He was young but had amazing customer service. He was attentive, funny, and helpful. The fact that he handled our entire party by himself was also pretty impressive. For started we had a few orders of deviled eggs, brisket nachos, and old bay butter wings. The nachos were a NO! They were dry and the brisket was bland. The opinions on the eggs were mixed. While I enjoyed them, a few others said they were too sour tasting. BUT THEM WINGS!!!! Omg some of the best I've ever had. They were cooked well and seasoned just as good! For my main course, I got the Blues Jambalaya. The description is what pushed me to order it but I wish I hadn't lol. It had literally no taste to it. I had to jazz it up with some salt & pepper but ultimately I couldnt finish it. Nick did bring us some cornbread which was soooo good, especially the butter it comes with. I also had an old fashioned mocktail which was an amazing version of the original without the liquior. For dessert, we had the red velvet cheesecake. Although it tasted good, it was partially frozen so that sucked. All and all, i'd revisit this place during a happy hour for the wings + cornbread. As mentioned, the service was the best part of the visit. read more

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Incredible Food & Allergy-Friendly Service! We ordered from Bethany Blues BBQ through DoorDash while staying at an Airbnb, and I can honestly say--it was a standout meal of our trip! What impressed me most (besides the mouthwatering food) was their attention to food allergies, especially gluten. The online ordering system made it so easy to note allergies and special requests, and when our food arrived, each item was clearly labeled with the gluten allergy--a huge relief when you're managing dietary restrictions! I ordered the Chesapeake deviled eggs and a burger on a gluten-free bun, and both were delicious. The burger was perfectly cooked and stacked--I could barely get my mouth around it (in the best way possible!). My son had the half rack of BBQ ribs, and he raved about the flavor. The BBQ sauce had a nice kick without being overpowering. Everything arrived fresh, well-packaged, and with all the allergy details noted, which gave us total peace of mind. We'll absolutely order from Bethany Blues again--whether we're local or just passing through! Highly recommend if you're looking for delicious BBQ that doesn't compromise on quality or dietary accommodations! read more

Bethany Blues BBQ Pit - Gluten free burger - Barbeque Near Me - Bethany Beach, Delaware

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This was my first time here and the food was amazing. The staff were kind and were very attentive to us having an allergy at the table. The atmosphere was welcoming and they were prepping for a live band. Will surely return again. read more

Bethany Blues BBQ Pit - Cajun Smoked Turkey - Barbeque Near Me - Bethany Beach, Delaware

Great Atmosphere (5 ) It's Thanksgiving week and the place is packed with a line waiting for tables at 6 pm. It's two stories with an open pit in the middle, pretty neat. TVs on with sports channels playing. There's a flight of stairs at the entrance and also a lift, great accessibility to access the restaurant and the second level of tables Food (5 ) Delicious, great portion. The ribs and briskets were really good, well marinated and soft, and many ways to structure the plate. Service (5 ) Friendly service, bring out all the waters and check-in on us. She did made a wrong drink order but quickly rectified and brought back another one which was all is needed. read more

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Great spot, tends to be crowded so food took a bit to come to our table but everything tasted delicious. Highly recommend the onion frizzles! They've got a nice ambiance inside, busy spot with plenty of room for parties, as well as TVs by the bar playing various sports and entertainment. read more

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We came at 2PM on a Tuesday. It wasn't very busy, which I guess I now know wasn't a good sign. My boyfriend and I ordered the Carolina chopped pork. I would give it a 7.5/10. It was good, but I was just expecting more from a bbq place. My friend said that she liked the Caprese chicken sandwich, but the fries were cold. The collard greens were mediocre at best. The baked beans tasted like ketchup and had a syrup like consistency, yuck! The coleslaw was the better of the sides. The downstairs bar area is nice, but the dining seats and table weren't that clean when we went to sit down. The bathroom is all the way up stairs for some reason and to make it worse, the woman's bathroom was pretty gross. I won't be back. read more

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Ribs tasted like they were precooked and then reheated top of ribs were dried out and and the meat was barely warm, green beans were only lukewarm. read more

Excellent Full Rack of Baby Back Ribs With onion frizzles Service was perfect for a to go order The ambiance was inviting and friend,y read more

***FYI*** THIS IS ALL A "TAKE-OUT" EXPERIENCE. It's good flavor with the pulled pork but there is ZERO sauce they offered/gave me. So I used my own. Texture and how it is cooked was great. The "VEG. MEDLEY", Aveerage at best. Veggies tasted like (sorry to say)... but VEGGIES taste like my elementary veggies. And I PAID AN EXTRA $3 for the flavor of a "free lunch" in the 80's. The experience had been hot or miss with this place. Food CAN be great , can be average to below. It's OVERPRICED, I will say it's a nice spot to chill but don't have HUUUUGE expectations. read more

A couple of years ago it was good used to take the whole family down there. Everybody used to love going here until recently it seems like possibly the food quality has changed maybe new manager? The people are nice but the quality of the food has definitely gone downhill. This is now the second time me AND MY FAMILY have had stomach issues after going to Bethany blues. Also, the brisket was dry asf and the smoky barbecue sauce taste like straight chemical. Besides the food quality issues everything's pretty much what you would expect at a restaurant at the beach. read more

Food was good. Pork was nicely cooked. The available sauces are okay but not spectacular. They could offer a sweeter sauce which would greatly enhance the taste of the meat. Service was great! Our server Sydney was very efficient. The wait was an hour(at 5 PM on a Thursday). Not many places to sit while waiting but it's fun to walk around Bethany so no real problem here. Be aware the place is very noisy and that type of environment is not for everyone. Overall, I've had better pulled pork and probably won't go back but I could not tell others to not to give it a try. read more

Food and service was excellent. Brisket was so tender and Kielbasa was tender with a snap. Definitely going back.

Food was very tasty but what made my dining experience "off the charts" was the attention that our server Mike showed us the entire night. Every server in the restaurant tonight was constantly checking on their parties dining experience. The ambience was Awsome. I love the way every seat is a good seat to were you can see all the TV's in the restaurant. The "icing on the on the cake" was when JR came out and personally asked us about our food and experience...All I can say is Well Done Bethany Blues BBQ Pit 10 out of 10...See you soon!! read more

Bethany Blues BBQ Pit - House Salad w/Cod Fish, Mac & Cheese, Cream of Crab Soup - Barbeque Near Me - Bethany Beach, Delaware

Very good Bbq. Tried a little of everything. Our favorites were the brisket stuffed kielbasa sausage, baby back ribs, smoked turkey and baked beans. read more

We like Bethany Blues Barbecue. My husband and I find the downstairs dining area and the bar cozy. The service is great- the food comes out quickly. They have Guinness on draft which is a plus for my husband and the cocktails are good. They specialize in bourbon offerings and I ordered a manhattan that should have been served in a short glass with one large ice cube but the female bartender didn't have a clue or maybe that's how they serve such drinks there. It was a negative for me as I think the glassware and presentation matters especially for a place that offers so many bourbon options. The food is quite good. We love the happy hour options. The fried green beans are great and plentiful. We like to share the trio of sliders and I always have to get the smoked turkey-it's so good. The bbq sauces are very good too. read more

We had drinks while we waited for our carry out order. Fresh squeezed orange crush was super as were the other drinks at our table. The service was good taking into account it was only a round of drinks, they came out pretty quickly. The food was okay. Baked beans had a very strong taste of green peppers which worked for some, but not loved by others. Mashed potatoes were very tasty. The ribs tasted fine, but weren't very meaty. Pulled pork was solid. Brisket sandwich was very, very dry and so finely chopped the meat fell out of the sandwich. Overall it was a decent meal but nothing amazing. read more

Solid bbq for the area. Nice staff, good ambiance & good food. We had a bbq combo platter & brisket nachos. Even the picky little kids crushed the nachos without any prodding. Fries were good. Mac n cheese was basic, I would try something else next visit. I would also skip the sausage and get more brisket or some ribs. Bethanny BBQ in! Eating here will do everything but give you the blues. read more

Bethany Blues BBQ Pit - Brisket nachos, devil eggs & bbq combo platter - Barbeque Near Me - Bethany Beach, Delaware

The best meal we had in Bethany Beach. We stopped by mid-afternoon on a Monday for a snack. There was plenty of parking out front, and the restaurant was cool and uncrowded. My wife and I shared some baby back ribs with fries and baked beans. Everything, especially the ribs, was delicious. This will be one of our go-to places from now on. read more

Bethany Blues BBQ Pit - Barbeque Near Me - Bethany Beach, Delaware

I don't know what happened since the last time I was here, but Bethany Blues BBQ has gone downhill. To start, my party and I arrived at the restaurant at about 5pm and for some reason they already were playing live music. We were seated directly next to the singer and when we asked to move, they refused. Furthermore, this guy was one of the worst singers I've ever heard. I'd rather stick pencils in my ears than listen to this guy. Nobody could hear each other and it was an awful experience. I was hoping the food would make up for this, but it sadly didn't. I ordered ribs and brisket with macaroni cheese and fries and everything was mediocre. To explain, the brisket was dry and overcooked. Also, the fries were generic and bland. On the flip side, the ribs were decent. The flavor was good, but there wasn't much meat on the bones. Likewise, the macaroni and cheese was solid. It was cheesy and creamy. Sadly, the food was nowhere near as good as it used to be. When it's all said and done, Bethany Blues BBQ used to be really good, but has sadly gone down the drain. read more

Bethany Blues BBQ Pit - Barbeque Near Me - Bethany Beach, Delaware

Great food every time I go. It's a must go place every time we come to the beach. The food, the atmosphere, the service is top notch.

After a previous negative experience at a different location years ago, I can say this week's visit to Bethany Blues with a large party was very good. The service and food were on point and we really enjoyed each dish ordered. Loved the brisket nachos and the St. Louis ribs specifically. This place gets very busy so highly recommend reservations. read more

One Star. After thinking we'd found a hidden gem right down the street, last night's to-go order proved otherwise. This place was flat-out awful. Brisket: Poorly trimmed with an inch-thick slab of gross fat, nearly equal to the meat. The "burnt brisket shreds" smelled like old beef jerky and tasted like shoe leather. The smell lingered for hours. Chicken: As bland and dry as a paper towel. Nachos: Instead of a prepared dish, we got a tray of chips, plastic cups of toppings, and two small bowls of mediocre meat. For the price, we could've bought a steak, cheese, and chips at the store and made a far better meal at half the cost. Completely inedible and a huge disappointment. read more

Great portion sizes, service, and quality. Mac n cheese was some of the best I've ever had at a restaurant. read more

Bethany Blues BBQ Pit - Baby Back Ribs - Half Rack Mac & Cheese French Fries - Barbeque Near Me - Bethany Beach, Delaware

My first time trying this place it was pretty good. The fried pickles were different but not bad. The honey mustard sauce was too sweet though. I am not a big fan of ribs but theirs were very good. The onion straws were also very good. Not a fan of their ranch or blue cheese. The burger was very big but a bit dry and overcooked. The salsa was pretty good as were the 3 pickles I got. The fries were very good and the coleslaw was pretty good but missing something. I tried their other sauces and they were ok. I was hoping for a bit more heat. Their beers on tap were not my favorite. Not a bad place. I would definitely go back to try some other items. read more

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We did a take out order. Two hours. The food was delicious. The pulled pork was the best, turkey ok, brisket pretty good. It's very expensive. The hot wings were great. I'm not convinced 3 slices of brisket and turkey are 1/2 pound. It's very expensive. 3.5 stars - maybe dining in is better but we read it's very loud. read more

Very good barbecue restaurant to try all my kids truly enjoyed it. My wife and I enjoyed it as well. I ended up getting brisket barbecue which was really good with a loaded mac & cheese. The service was amazing. Food came out nice and hot and it was really good. This restaurant definitely made our trip memorable because it was so good but definitely recommend this place if you're in the area. read more

Bethany Blues BBQ Pit - Barbeque Near Me - Bethany Beach, Delaware

Ambiance is great. We have eaten here as a party of 5 several times and we aren't sure what happened this time. Only one persons food was hot. My bbq pork and chicken and my nephews brisket only tasted smoked and no bbq taste at all. Our server seemed happy to visit the group of 6 behind us with 3 older gentlemen but I tip a minimum of 20% for crap service and go up from there so she lost out. (We have family in the biz so we give grace on busy nights and they weren't packed) Have to say we went to Misaki in south Bethany and had better service and hot food. read more

TLDR: great greens, good brisket sausage, tough chicken skin, excellent pork belly burnt ends, bland Mac and cheese. Went to dinner with my nephew and his SO. We were seated right away (which would not have happened during the summer), and were immediately greeted by our server. We were hungry, so ordered Pork Belly Burnt Ends as an app, Bany Backs for him, chicken sandwich for her, two-meat combo (sausage and Delmarva Chicken) for me. Food came out really fast (did I say we were hungry?). Pork Belly was really well cooked so had little excess fat, but was skinless so didn't have the crunch I was hoping for. They scarfed down their food in record time (I thing they liked it!), with great smacking of lips. My food was good, but had some issues. The chicken was moist and had nice smoke flavor, but the skin was really, really, really tough. The sausage definitely had a nice brisket flavor with just the right amount of heat inside and smoke outside. I'd definitely order it again! My sides were a mixed bag. Mac and cheese was pretty tasteless, but the greens were right up there with any I ever enjoyed in the Deep South. I normally like to add pepper vinegar; these didn't need it. Excellent! Would I go back? Yes. I'd like to try the pulled pork and brisket, and if I do, will update this review. Until then... read more

Food was great, service was quick and friendly. The local menu at this time of the year is really good and prices are reasonable. What else can you ask for. read more

Came here Thursday night for dinner. Erin, our server, gets five stars, never mind the food which gets five stars. So, really, I have to give them a 10 star review! Erin had our water, cornbread, and drinks on the table in a minute. One of my cousins, who is so impatient in restaurants, had nothing to complain about! Good start! We got the fried pickles as an appetizer. They were okay. Not an appetizer I would have ordered, but I enjoyed them. We got a half rack with the Jack Daniels sauce, garlic mashed potatoes & bacon wrapped asparagus. Rib sampler with cukes/onions & some corn dish. Burnt ends sandwich with french fries. Plus a side of string beans. Everything was delicious, and the portions were large because we had leftovers. That explains why the place was packed after Labor Day. It's a really good restaurant with good food and good service. read more

Bethany Blues BBQ Pit - Cornbread and fried pickles - Barbeque Near Me - Bethany Beach, Delaware

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My rating is for the staff, which is wonderful. The atmosphere last night, however, was difficult. When the DJ started the music, it was incredibly loud. My hubby asked him to please turn it down. He said he could not do that. It was just, frankly,obnoxiously loud. The other DJ is much nicer. As we left, earlier than usual, we walked past the DJ and said it was just too loud. He replied, sarcastically, it's a bar! It is also a restaurant. Families are there with children. At any rate, we will try it again, but may go upstairs if it is that noisy again. read more

Tuesday Night we had Mikey P. GREAT SERVICE!!! Boom Boom Shrimp, Quesadilla, Cornbread, Cider, Sangria are great. Need to be less stingy on the Sangria Pours though.. read more

Ordered the beef brisket sandwich. The sandwich was full of cold, uncooked, pink raw meat. Threw the meal in the trash after one bite. Do not order from here unless you want food poisoning. See the attached photo - absolutely disgusting!!! read more

Bethany Blues BBQ Pit - Pink raw uncooked meat is there specialty! - Barbeque Near Me - Bethany Beach, Delaware

Great food, solid service. Brisket nachos were generous with some of the best tortilla chips I've ever had in a nacho platter--smoked salsa is +1 Corn on the cob was fresh and local! House salad is unique and fresh--chipotle ranch is spicy, and I would have loved to try a non-chipotle version because I swear they make it fresh. read more

So so so good!!! The food is so good here! We had an hour wait but it was definitely worth it. They have amazing guacamole, cornbread, cheesy corn, and Mac and cheese. Def give it a try. You won't be disappointed read more

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Never been to Bethany before. Sent the grown kids out on the town by themselves and needed to feed my wife and her mom. BBQ always works. And boy did it work. Easy on-line ordering system made it simple to choose, pay and get an ETA. The text system to pick up curbside worked perfectly. My food was brought out within a minute of the text reply. Then it got better when we dug into the food. Sorry-we were too hungry and thrilled to take pictures. Dry rub ribs, pulled pork and StLouis ribs were GONE. My bbq potato salad was a real treat. Thank you for such a great experience! read more