Bethany Diner

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

A bright, open environment with spacious tables and booths makes this a great place for breakfast.

Pancake special

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Ocean View Restaurant

4.2(176 reviews)

0.8 mi

The food and service was very good. Quickly seated and the food was great. Will be back for…read moreanother breakfast

First off, there's no Ocean View, just in case that's important to you…read more The place was cute inside and the staff was nice. Prices were higher than expected, as much as $15 or even more for some dishes. I had eggs florentine and I'd give the place five stars if my eggs were cooked. Gah! Poached eggs are not supposed to be slimy. Just no. Hubs enjoyed his food, so I just took off one point. Please. Cook your eggs. The potatoes rocked.

Chorizo bowl

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Bloody Mary

Kristina's Kitchen

4.4(86 reviews)

2.1 mi

This was our first visit to Kristina's Kitchen on the corner of Old Mill Road and Central Avenue in…read moreOceanview Delaware. If you are someone like me who has an anziaty problem take your meds before going to this excellent place. There is so much to choose from, so many good things to eat from sandwiches, wraps, cooking, muffins, cakes and so much more, the coffee is excellent and they also have a good tea selection for tea drinkers. The staff is all friendly and helpful very pleasant to talk to. The atmosphere is real cool from sitting outside to sitting inside in a few different rooms all nicely done, very comfortable atmosphere. This place is not a very big place so it may seem crowded but it is not, the staff keep everything moving nicely and the place is clean. During the summer months it is busier I was told but I was also told that it can be busy all year long. Love the food, love the coffee, love the staff, love the vibe If you are someone that has a hard time making choices your are in for a fun treat because there is just enough to make you try something and maybe also take something home and then you will be hooked and you will go back.

So disappointed ! Loved their original place !! New location…read morehad higher priced & smaller sandwiches Before posting this I reached out to them & told them about subpar sandwiches & their answer was " we do quality control"

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Our Vegan black bean burger wrap is a hit!

Daybreak Cafe

4.8(48 reviews)

4.8 mi

On our way home from our annual Fenwick beach trip, we randomly came across Daybreak Cafe while…read morelooking for a place to stop for breakfast. Little did I know how incredibly delicious and awesome this lil' gem of a restaurant is!!! My family and I are sort of foodies so it takes a lot to impress us but we def were! I appreciate their health conscious approach like using avocado oil, and making all their dressings from scratch, even their mayonnaise, and offering lo-carb wraps at no extra charge. All of our food was delicious and flavorful, esp the carrot cale which speaks for itself!! The owner Darren literally walks around greeting customers at their tables, helping out the staff and making sure everyone is pleased with their meal. He told me that their pancake recipe has been in his family for 10 generations, right after getting us to-go boxes. My only complaint is that they arent located closer to my home and that i have to wait a whole year to go back!!!! This place is a must for breakfast/brunch/lunch and has earned a permanent spot our annual beach week trip!!

Service is slow, been here 3 times. Takes about 15 min for anyone to even acknowledge that we are…read moreat the table. Wait staff could at least acknowledge that you are at the table. The restaurant is super loud! Food: classic eggs Benedict is not a classic eggs Benedict, theirs is made with thin deli ham and not on an English muffin as a classic would be. Chicken Caesar salad was not good I would not recommend or go back, I think giving it 3 times is enough.

Spinach and ham omelette with grits

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Front entrance

The Station

4.0(97 reviews)

5.4 mi

We had family sunset photos at Fenwick Island State Park with our two dogs, and The Station was the…read moreperfect place to end the evening with dinner outside. We arrived about an hour before closing, and even though the parking lot was very full, we had a great experience. I immediately loved the place settings and decor. Everything was so thoughtfully arranged, especially for an outdoor patio, and it created such a welcoming atmosphere. Our waitress was friendly and attentive and quickly brought out bowls of water for our dogs. It was a small gesture, but I really appreciated that she thought of them too. We were also very happy with our meals. My son and I both ordered the tuna rare, and it was cooked perfectly. The tuna practically melted in our mouths and was absolutely delicious. My husband had the fish sandwich and enjoyed his meal as well. The combination of the beautiful outdoor setting, great food, friendly service, and genuinely dog-friendly atmosphere made it a wonderful end to our evening. I would absolutely return with our dogs for another dinner!

This restaurant was so aesthetically pleasing. I'd describe the decor as effortlessly beach chic,…read moreand the atmosphere was definitely one of my favorite parts of the experience. I ordered the tuna poke bowl, which unfortunately was pretty mediocre. The tuna just didn't have much flavor and tasted a bit "meh." My husband ordered the shrimp and grits, though, and that was a completely different story. It was perfection. I loved that they use nice, thick shrimp, and the seasoning was excellent. The service was probably the biggest disappointment. Our server seemed visibly frustrated and rolled her eyes several times, which I didn't particularly appreciate. The whole staff seemed a little off when we arrived, almost like they had just come out of a rough staff meeting and were already bracing themselves for the mid-morning rush. I'd absolutely come back because I loved the atmosphere and there are clearly some really great dishes on the menu, but I do think there's room for improvement when it comes to both the food and the service. Hopefully they take this review in the constructive spirit it's intended, because there's a lot of potential here!

Bar/ dining Room

2026 | $9 Chocolate Cream Pie - This was my wife's, and she loved it. Just the right amount of sweetness.

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Patio

The Dewey Post

4.6(109 reviews)

10.2 mi

Food was dope! Little bit of a wait to be seated, so my honey and I had to lounge until the table…read moreopened up. Music had us vibing and we stayed 2x longer compared to the other guests. We will be back fo show. BR, Pistol

We generally love this place. When we set an egg back to be over hard as we ordered it and came…read moreback with no life left at all. Very disappointing. However The Paper Route and Coffee were very good.

Sweet little coffee spoon

Paper route sandwich

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Caprese

Sunny Bay Cafe

4.6(327 reviews)

12.1 mi

Spent a week in Dewey, traveled to Rehobath Sunny Bay Cafe 3 times to visit. Mikey is probably the…read morebest bartender & server I've encountered. Randomly stopped in for lunch the day of check in 30 mins before closing- so welcoming and provided excellent service. Delicious chicken caprese sandwich. Followed by two delicious breakfast meals. I can see why locals frequent this establish. We will def be back.

We went for breakfast, they were busy and said a 25 minute wait and it was under 5…read more The staff was friendly and quick the food OMG delicious, a pepper jack omelette with sausage gravy, potatoes and a biscuit can't be beat It looks like a cute little place and then you get inside and it's a large restaurant with nice decor

Chicken panini

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Bloody Mary

Sunshine Crepes

4.5(176 reviews)

0.9 mi

So-so experience. The crepes are very thick. I had the crepe Suzette and would have appreciated…read moremore sauce. For the thickness of the crepes, they were dry :-( My husband had the banana strawberry and my daughter had the strawberry which had a healthy dusting of cocoa powder. Overall, service was solid but for the food quality, I would not return.

Sunshine Crepes is a must-try restaurant at Bethany Beach. The sweet crepes are absolutely…read moredelicious, and the portions are extremely generous. They have a huge menu, offering sweet and savory crepes, coffees, and a variety of other food & drink options. Although it was quite busy, the food was done quickly and service was great. Definitely recommend for breakfast or lunch, whether you eat in the restaurant or at the beach.

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Sunshine crepes.

Honey's At Station 26

3.5(13 reviews)

0.8 mi

Really fun spot for lunch. There's seating inside a retrofitted train car, which had a cool…read moreinterior. The nitro cold brew was really good, and the gyro was decent -- I wasn't a big fan of the tzatziki sauce, it was very watery. But the grilled pita was great, the lamb was good, and ingredients were fresh. The French fries were nice and crispy and salted well. Service was really good, considering the train car seemed so far from the restaurant entrance. You have to walk through the restaurant on a platform to get to the train car seating.

Slow service, food was just ok, dirty floors and tables. Cold brew was good. Wasn't impressed at…read moreall. Won't be returning next time.

Bar seating and merchandise cart

Sausage gravy with home fries

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One of the seating areas

Frankford Family Diner

4.2(196 reviews)

9.2 mi

Very efficient waitress today as we had several people trying to catch up after a snafu with our…read morecamper. Great fries and cheeses teak . Graciously packed up our stuff to go.

We found Frankford Family Diner on the way home from OBX on route 113 and I am so glad we did! I…read moreknew by the busy parking lot we wouldn't be disappointed. The food was great. I had a delicious omelette with tomatoes, mushrooms, spinach and cheese. My husband had an amazing Philly cheesesteak omelette. Our kids enjoyed the chocolate chip pancakes. We got so much food for such a good price (way better food/price than stopping at a rest stop on the NJTURNPIKE). Bathrooms (one single stall per gender) were clean and staff was nice and attentive!

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Frankford Family Diner

Cream of crab soup included as soup or salad

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This is the Crab Imperial and it was scrumptious!

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Laura R.

8 years ago

My family loves the variety on the menu! Breakfast is filling, consistently good, and reasonably priced. The wait staff are friendly, professional, and efficient. The salads and soups are outstanding! The salads use fresh ingredients and are big enough to take home for a second meal. I ordered the lasagna and was amazed how delicious it was! I would definitely order that again. read more

Rudy K.

6 years ago

A Classic American diner ! Great servers and the hostess is the mostest ! Fantastic breakfasts, more than you can consume, and they even have Scrapple ! Will try them next for dinner. The locals love it and it's a must stop for any Bethany Beach vacationer. read more

Kathy S.

7 years ago

My husband and myself just had dinner at Bethany Diner. I highly recommend this dinner. The Service and the food was excellent!! I had the spaghetti with meat sauce . My husband had spaghetti with meatballs. read more

Lee S.

10 years ago

Great breakfast option at the beach. Open year round, even on Christmas Day. Opens early (6am) so really good option for early rising kids when most places at the beach are still closed. read more

Frank B.

8 years ago

Wonderful food and all the servers very nice. The hostess at the door has a great personality and always takes care of her patrons. The menu has a great variety and free parking. read more

StarWars G.

8 years ago

Good food and good service. Food is good for a diner and is mostly clean. The boys bathroom is disgusting. Mostly good but they dont have five stars because of the bathroom. read more

Donna L.

7 years ago

Excellent food, it's understandable that there is usually a wait for a table. Food is reasonably priced and service is great! read more

D B.

9 years ago

Great breakfast specials, meal was perfect, service was fast and friendly. Very happy we tried it, we'll be back!

don p.

2 years ago

Started a 3% fee for card usage...................... Disappointing................................ ......... read more

Dan S.

11 years ago

Huge portions. Big menu. Good service. Good for breakfast, lunch and dinner. BIG portions. Good prices.

Kelley B.

9 years ago

Four stars for the breakfast, which is served all day. The lunch and dinner food is not as good.

Pam A.

5 years ago

Nowhere else to eat. Food wasn't just ok. Didn't look very clean. I wouldn't eat here again.

Gwon S.

10 years ago

We have been there several times and was never disappointed. Great salads and they're huge.

Jason B.

11 years ago

Building looks pretty tacky but the food was good.

Ted S.

4 years ago

fast service, great food, and big portions

Monika S.

7 years ago

Wow

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