Had a reservation for 5 at the boathouse on a rainy weekday. The restaurant was very busy, especially with the downpour of rain. We were seated in a high top in a corner. Bethany boathouse has ample seating, patio, outdoor, deck, inside, bar area, there are many tables making this spot great for groups and families. Located on a strip of water, this location is great for both views and people watching. I liked the high ceilings and funky fun decor. Our server was attentive and informative with the menu options. They have specials on food/drinks every day. We got the 20oz spiked hoop tea which was delicious. The chicken cheesesteak was standard, and the fries were extremely hard and dry. While the food wasn't my favorite, the ambiance and the vibes were great. I would come here again with friends for happy hour. read more

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This is another stop on our OCMD vacation every year. We typically sit outside by the "pond". Food is always amazing, drinks or cold and made well. This year our server was super happy and friendly. She provide fast service and gave recommendations when asked. It's a place you should add. This year I did the fried chicken sandwich....it was well portioned without being too much! read more

Bethany Boathouse - Bars Near Me - Bethany Beach, Delaware

Went to this spot yesterday to celebrate a family member's birthday. Arrived at 730 on a Saturday night and the place was swarmed with customers. We were told by the staff that we would need to wait 90 minutes to 2 hours for a table for 6. We decided to go to the bar area and got drinks reasonably quickly from beverage Mike! He was a delight and super friendly and attentive! We were finally seated around 845 and the bar just kept getting busier and busier. I ordered a fried chicken sandwich with waffle fries, and that definitely hit the spot! We stayed until 1115, as there was a DJ and nice vibes going but it was packed! Not a bad spot but I also didn't think it was worth the Saturday night hype. Quality:4/5 Customer service: 4/5 Value for cost: 3.5/5 read more

Bethany Boathouse is a bar food ish place with live music. The food is good, the music is good, the service is good. It's a pretty reliable food restaurant. I don't come to the ocean and run to the Boathouse, but if we see it my kids want to stop. They do have a good tuna and seaweed meal and giant pretzel that are delicious. If you want entertainment and food it's a good spot. read more

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The service was good, but my crab cakes were so small and just didnt taste as good.Their crab cakes use to be huge and tasty. Hate the waffle fries. Think we will skip the place next time. read more

Bethany Boathouse - Crab cake sandwich - Bars Near Me - Bethany Beach, Delaware

Most of the food ordered thru DD was acceptable, average but edible. Boathouse Nachos w/ Chili Lime Shrimp for $26 was not worth it (maybe in house, however most chips were not crispy.) Flavor & seasoning were lacking, crisped up fried things under house broiler & sprinkled w/ spices at home for better experience. read more

Bethany Boathouse - Everything else but Boathouse Nachos was just ok, redeemed under a broiler to make crispy & added homemade seasoning for flavor. - Bars Near Me - Bethany Beach, Delaware

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UPDATE: 8/24 --- We had Happy Hour (3-5pm) at the Bethany Boathouse this past week & was pleasantly surprised. Last time we were here (9 years ago! Eeep!) it was chaotic and only a 3 star experience. But this time it was a super experience! Why did we wait so long? Christie, our fav bartender from OVBFG, took great care of us! Kind, attentive, funny, and caring. She's such a treasure! Mom got a not too stingy pour of Pinto Giorgio in a fun short souvenir cup and I tried their 20oz Orange Crush also in a take home squeezee cup! We sampled the Happy Hour food at the bar. We shared an excellent plate Chicken Nacho's and handful of Steamed Shrimp and waffle fries both reasonably priced at $7.50. It was a clear breezy afternoon and it was lovely - GREAT VIBE! read more

Bethany Boathouse - 3-5pm Happy Hour offerings at Bethany Boathouse - Bars Near Me - Bethany Beach, Delaware

While we were driving by the placed looklooked adorable so I thought we would try it out . Nice staff but the food is nothing special. Chicken Cheesecake was not edible (staff was very nice and removed it from the bill and asked if we wanted something else), tortilla chips too salty and the special tilapia platter was unevenly spiced. We asked to pay for the entree but they removed which was nice. Cute decor and very nice staff. Nice for a drink. read more

My friend and I visited Bethany Boathouse on a Sunday (late) afternoon and got seated right away on the patio. The ambiance was pleasant and we arrived just in time for live music! Our server was so nervous but so sweet - I think it may have been her first day. For drinks, we both ordered boozy milkshakes. My friend chose the Aye Aye Captain and I got the one with Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey (can't find the name). Both were tasty, but not very boozy - mostly just a vanilla milkshake. However, they do offer floaters for an up-charge. For food, we shared the Chips and Dips and Lump Crabcakes Platter. The food came out quickly and portion sizes were very generous - we had plenty of leftovers to bring home! The food itself was good but nothing mind-blowing. Would return for the drinks and vibes though! read more

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Staff was very polite, food was delicious. We were looking for a place to eat and bring our pup. They allowed pups. Would definitely return! read more

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We had dinner and stick around for the ambiance and the music. There's a great summer vibe to this place. Beautiful spot to chill and have dinner/drinks. read more

Bethany Boathouse - Having a drink after dinner. Fun place. - Bars Near Me - Bethany Beach, Delaware

The Bethany Boathouse food is good. The Pretzel is huge in size and flavor. I love that it has plenty of cheese and mustard sauce. The Fish & Chips are great with a generous portion of fish, a small side of really good Cole slaw, yummy tartar sauce, and very tasty Waffle fries. The Fish tacos are tasty, and have slaw and pico, and are also served with tasty waffle fries. The outside seating is not as cool as the inside hi top tables which have AC, but it was a cool day & was pleasant. There is a fountain out front that entertains the kids with a mechanical alligator head the rotates in the water. The service was great. The bar looks fun with several large T .V.s set up to watch sports. I love the food and service & will be back. read more

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I enjoyed this place. We just drove in to bethany and wanted a quick bite near our hotel. Seating was extremely fast even though it was packed. We ordered the wings and fries and basically got them in less than 10minutes. Service was super fast and seemed like they sometimes read our minds. I was not expecting this place to be great based off of reviews but I would say go! Never can go wrong with some wings and shrimp :) read more

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Decent overall experience with a large party at the Bethany Boathouse. They don't take reservations which makes for challenges but we broke our group into two separate tables to accommodate and had a good meal. They drinks were great with a selection of crushes and the food was average for a busy beach establishment. Fun place and would definitely return. read more

This place is located close to Hotel Bethany Beach, and has a good variety of options that are reasonably priced. They have seafood and American food. I got the Jerk Chicken tacos as shown here. The service was quick, which I appreciated. read more

Bethany Boathouse - Bars Near Me - Bethany Beach, Delaware

If you come to Bethany you have to check out the Boathouse. Great place for families and in the summer they have live music some nights. They do also have online waitlist that you can join if you are here during the busy season. Be prepared though service can sometimes be slow when you first arrive, but once you order food comes out fairly quickly. The crushes are great! I love their shrimp tacos. Perfect amount of shrimp and a little kick from the pico makes them delicious. Waffle fries are also crispy and yummy. Crab cakes are good as well! Service is great and always a spot we visit every time we come to Bethany. read more

Bethany Boathouse - Shrimp tacos - Bars Near Me - Bethany Beach, Delaware

Great service, great food. Two people had fish and chips and loved their meals! Big portions, great waffle fries! Twin smash burgers was a hit! So juicy. I'm Billie chicken sandwich was pretty good! It's a fast paced place. Be sure to join the waitlist! It's loud! read more

We had a new server tonight, Kelly, and she did a fantastic job!! Very crowded restaurant/bar area but we were well taken care of!! Even the chef, Josh, even came out to hand deliver some jalapeño poppers that were incredible! Totally coming back!! Plus the crushes were to die for! Service here is great... we loved Kelly and Josh! read more

Walkable from our vacation spot, this restaurant is one we've been to a number of times. We love the ambiance, outdoor seating but also covered, feels like a real boardwalk experience even though it's several blocks from the beach. Had a generous portion of Buffalo Fried Shrimp with waffle fries - delicious. Service was exceptional especially on a very busy Memorial Day weekend. read more

Stopped by the Boathouse while on vacation in Bethany Beach for dinner and drinks. We drove over from South Bethany and the parking lot was really busy, so you may have some trouble finding a spot. The place was packed but luckily we scored two seats at the main bar. The Boathouse is a very chill, casual vibe. They have live music daily and a play area for kids. There's no air conditioning, just some ceiling fans, so it can feel quite warm in there if it's a hot/sticky night. For drinks, I tried the spicy pineapple margarita crush and my fiancé got the orange crush. The drinks were good but very pulpy. My fiancé later ordered a frozen Miami Vice. One of the bartenders said he wouldn't have agreed to make it, too much waste, but luckily the one who took our order said he would. It was a really good Miami vice. For food, we started with the homemade jalapeno poppers. They were really tasty. For mains, I got the fried shrimp basket and my fiancé got the cheesesteak with a side of waffle fries for us to share. The food was pretty good. The dynamite sauce with the shrimp was really tasty. Please note the price for the shrimp basket online is wrong - it's only $17. All in all, it was a fun time. Definitely a happening spot to go for happy hour. read more

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Great food and drinks!! Our server Kelly Cardea did a great job! Highly recommended.

Food was awful! Crab legs dry, overcooked, bad taste. And over seasoned! Cost $44. Value 1 Never coming again read more

We just had a FANTASTIC dining experience at the Bethany Boathouse - The menu has more than your typical fried food beach town fare, and the tropical salad had generous slices of mango. The guacamole dip was excellent. Good kids menu too! - All the staff people were very friendly and our server Zach was very attentive, and understanding when our kids wanted to put the umbrella down, after initially asking for it to be up ( ‍ )... he was really nice about! - Good vibes, good music, and we want to go back for the live music - Prices were very reasonable given the location, and ingredients were high quality Only feedback for improvement would be a bit of overuse of single use plastic. Overall it was a FIVE STAR experience for sure - thank you Bethany Boathouse!! read more

Bethany Boathouse - Ahi Tacos & Waffle Fries - Bars Near Me - Bethany Beach, Delaware

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First time to Bethany Beach and found this hidden gem on the first night. Decided to come back on our last night we liked it so much. Beautiful place, live entertainment and great service and food. We will be back next time we visit. read more

Bethany Boathouse - Smashburger. Very good!! - Bars Near Me - Bethany Beach, Delaware

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My 1st time here and I was impressed, great atmosphere, delicious food and wonderful staff. We will put this on our to do lists

Decent bar type menu. Excellent drinks the orange crushes are the bomb. Only drawl back is it's always packed. The place has a good beach vibe. read more

It's an okay place, nothing to write home about. Their crushes have freshly squeezed juice, not from the bottle, and makes a world of a difference. It was the highlight of my dining experience. The spiced shrimp was deveined and was just cooked perfectly. However, the crab salad needs some serious help, the blandest salad. Some seasoning would help a lot, something. My wife enjoyed her appetizer ahi tuna, giving this place 3 stars. You pay over $90 for dinner and at least you expect some real plates, not paper plates or paper platters. At least their cutlery was not plastic! The soloist guitar player was nice to listen and watch, which got me in a better mood. Can I have another crush? read more

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a great place to enjoy drinks. The food is what you would expect, not the best not the worst, but consistent and has something for everyone. I do wish the beer menu was more extensive, but this is a beach restaurant so just pivot to a delicious crush or cocktail. read more

Great fun location in BB....salads & handhelds are delicious; burgers may just be the BEST on the beach! Extensive beer menu, cool cocktails...attentive staff...Kids playground area, 2 bars = no waiting Definitely worth a visit, guarantee you'll repeat! read more

Wouldn't come here for food but the drinks and late night vibes is why you come here. It's pretty loud with the live music while eating dinner read more

We sat at the bar. Good vibe and good bartenders. I liked the duet (guitar and singer), which was fun and not overpowering the way a larger band can be. Excellent skinny orange crushes. Saw some appys go by and they looked good. Got the Nachos with queso and Philly steak to go. The breeze was amazing even though it was a block off the beach. read more

Food is average, drinks are great. Live music and good sports on tv. Always a good crowd and solid service.

The food and drinks are fine. Our issue was that we waited for a table for one hour and twenty minutes after an estimated 30 minute wait time. We even asked if we could split our large party into groups of 4 and 5. Then we saw 4-5 groups (at least) seated ahead of us. When we asked the server stand, they told us twice that our table was paying now. Then another 15 minutes went by. Here's a picture of the sandbox where the kids have been playing for almost 90 minutes. It's all location here. The drinks and food and wait aren't worth it, but it's pretty much the only outdoor option. The beer selection also pretty wretched. Which you notice after 90 minutes. read more

Bethany Boathouse - Play area - Bars Near Me - Bethany Beach, Delaware

Nice spot close to the beach but the food isn't worth going back for. We had wings, burgers and fish tacos. Nothing special or particularly good. Everything tasted very 'institutional' --like what you'd get at a mediocre chain restaurant. Nothing made from scratch or with much care. The drinks were okay but the bourbon crush was a miss. Just boozy. Frat house stuff. Service was fine. We were there early so it wasn't very busy. Manager checked on us which is a nice touch. Waiter was pleasant. Overall the food and drinks were pretty disappointing. read more

Awesome, friendly service. Great environment and live music that wasn't too loud. We only had a few crushes and appetizers but everything was great and we're definitely going back! Highly recommend for a relaxed night out! read more

Just had a grapefruit crush and nachos. Staff was great and food was meh. The setting was nice and close to where we stayed.

Food was between mediocre to bad. The smash burger was dry and lacked flavor, even with bacon. The crab cakes were possibly the worst I've ever had. Ambience was nice with the music and the service was friendly. This would be a great spot because of the people and proximity to nearby residences and the beach but the food needs to improve first. read more

Very neat place,very clean,friendly service and Very good food all kinds of food,nice atmosphere

Fun outdoor deck dining experience. Crab cake sandwich and shrimp tacos were better than expected and the rum bucket was a fun vacation feeling treat. Kid friendly for lunch. They have a little play area and fish in the pond near the deck. read more

This rating would have been a 5 star, except the music behind us was so loud, we couldn't hold a conversation. Eight family members were in our party from 68 to 3 yrs old! Everyone enjoyed their meals. The crab cake is very good, Peel & eat shrimp was good size, and Mexican Street corn dip was different and delicious. Can't remember all the different entrees, but there were no complaints. There is a cute "ship" out front to give the kids something to do while waiting to be seated and we were able to get on a call ahead list. read more