for two people and were told the wait would be about 30-45 minutes. One thing to note: don't pass…read morethe host stand! The host is located outside on the deck, not inside, and we noticed a lot of people making that same mistake. We decided to sit at the bar instead since we saw two open seats, and honestly, it worked out great. The two female bartenders were fantastic--very attentive, friendly, and helpful. They answered all my questions when I was trying to decide what kind of martini I wanted. We also tried the burnt pork belly special, which was really good. I just wish there were a few more pieces that were actually "burnt" or crispy because that's what I was looking forward to. Still, I would definitely order it again! The food overall was amazing. They had TVs playing and a DJ, but it wasn't overly loud, so we could still comfortably talk and enjoy our meal. The atmosphere was fun and lively without being overwhelming. Everything was great, and we will definitely be back!

A Mecca of Meat! A Blazen of Barbecue!!…read more Bethany Blues BBQ Pit understood the assignment. Fill a big beach family with comfort food done right. The portions can be staggeringly huge but the flavor is always able to match! We always order bigggg and this place has been a Family Vacation Institution to our annual Bethany Beach trips. You can smell the smoky aroma of meat all day and even more as you approach! We always order to go so we can sloth in our beach house after overdoing it on food. But in case, you do stagger in- the two story restaurant does come equipped with an elevator to not only deliver you back to the front door, but the whole way to street level. Handicapped accessible, glutton appreciated. We ordered the brisket, pulled pork, carolina pulled pork, pulled chicken, smoked kielbasa, baby back ribs, collared greens, coleslaw, baked beans, mac and cheese, and yesssss... a full platter of cornbread with whipped honey butter! The staff is super accommodating. After placing my online order, I was able to call in and modify with no hesitation. They also have an order tracker, so you can know exactly when it's ready. We love Bethany Blues... and so does all of Bethany Beach!!

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.

I drove by this spot a ton of times before I finally stopped. We've now eaten here a few times and…read moreI highly recommend!! Totally friendly guys serving excellent food right on route 1 on the forgotten mile. Each time I've eaten here I've gotten the pork sandwich platter which comes w 2 sides. I've had the cole slaw, baked beans, greens, and the carrots and peas. Everything was great but wow those beans I'm dreaming of eating again. You can't go wrong eating here so next time you are sitting in route 1 traffic you should stop right in and grab a platter!!!

From the owner: True Barbecue done right slow and low with hardwood!!read more

Overall, food was good and reasonably priced for the area…read more Came Friday around 7pm in August, it's packed, everywhere is! But they have a parking lot attendant helping to move cars in and out. Be prepared to wait but for our group of 2, we got sat in 25 min. I don't understand how restaurants nowadays don't do reservations but this one doesn't. Got the Ipswich clam sandwich - incredible, and a must get! I did have to look up what makes these fried clams different than regular - and I guess these are fried whole instead of strips. Makes them very juicy and a great texture. It was $30 which I don't mind but it came with a bag of chips and a $2 upcharge for fries. For a $30 sandwich... I feel they can include the fries or at least a homemade side. I got the clams linguine which was tasty but not particularly hot. While our specific waiter was great, the restaurant had some service issues, food took extra long (our waiter apologized) and something I ordered almost never came (waiter had to ask for it again). Not horrible but just somethings to work on. Overall, we'd come again but I'm sure it's easier in the off season!

We first visited this location in November 2021 right after moving to the area. Based on my…read moreprevious reviews, you probably know that we frequently dine at Matt's in Fenwick Island, and we've also stopped by the Lewes location a couple of times. We love the Sodel and Matt's restaurants; they consistently deliver great experiences and fantastic happy hour oyster specials. For this visit, we dropped in for happy hour just after 3:00 PM on a Sunday and sat at the bar, which was wonderfully clean and welcoming. Although I skipped the cocktails this time, we shared 18 Virginia Chunu raw oysters for $18. I also had the New England clam chowder ($8), though I personally prefer the version at the Fenwick location, and a plate of six delicious lobster deviled eggs ($12). Our bartender, Hannah S., was exceptionally friendly and provided top-notch service. The total bill came out to $55 before tip. We both had a great time and agreed that we'll definitely be back for another happy hour.

One of my favorite local restaurants. It's located in a strip mall so kind of deceptive, but the…read morefood is consistently very good and the service is wonderful.

Making my return to Delaware, I decided to give Northeast Seafood Kitchen a try after seeing its…read morehigh reviews. With that being said, I'm glad I did because the food was delicious. To describe, I ordered the lobster mac and cheese and it was scrumptious. First, the cheese sauce was creamy and cheesy, but not overpowering. Likewise, the lobster was tender and had good flavor. Also, the Ritz breadcrumb topping was great. It added a nice crunch and worked well with the cheese. On the contrary, my only problem with the mac and cheese was that there wasn't enough pasta in it. However, it was still one of the best lobster mac and cheeses I've had. Over the long run, Northeast Seafood Kitchen is a very good seafood restaurant.

We enjoyed dinner for two tonight at One Coastal. We had wonderful cocktails/wine, great food and…read moreattentive service. But, this is the second time we have been there when the smoke coming from the kitchen was unpleasant and burned our eyes. I really wish they would improve their exhaust system, or add some walls around the kitchen. Yes, it is fun to see the chef and culinary team in action, but the smoke can be overwhelming and could be eliminated with walls and double doors. It is unfortunate to have a wonderful meal charred by poor exhaust.

We made reservations here a few weeks before our trip in May because my DIL said we had to eat…read morehere. The Chef looks familiar, I think I tasted his food before at one of the Celebrity Chefs Brunches for Meals on Wheels. I remember it being fantastic. There is outside dining but I booked inside as we weren't sure how warm it would be in May. It turned out to be a cold and windy weekend so we were very glad to be inside, plus the outside tables have a view of the highway. What a cute little restaurant inside; it is very tiny. We were crammed into a table in the corner. It was difficult to get past the other diners at their tables, and we could hear all the conversations around us. Every table was packed, I can't imagine what it's like in this room during the busy summer. Noelle was our server and she was amazing; very knowledgeable and friendly. She described the homemade bread service to us, and we ordered 2 Coastalpolitans which were made with Tito's Vodka, lime, soju, St. Germaine, and cranberry. They were sweet, and tart, and bright, and delicious. We decided on crab toast instead of the bread, and Noelle said we made the right choice. Wow, she was correct. The crab toast blew us away. It was chunks of crab on fluffy, crispy milk bread with pickled scallions, radish, lemon aioli, kelp powder, and lime. So beautiful and so delectable! RJ ordered the Pork Chop, which Noelle said One Coastal is known for, and I ordered the NJ Day Boat Scallops. We had no words. We sat there and quietly enjoyed every bite while listening to the surrounding tables, and knew we found a maybe not so hidden gem. My scallops were delicate and buttery and sweet, and melted in my mouth. RJ said his pork chop was tender and juicy, and the best he ever had. That is saying something. We finished with bread pudding because who doesn't love a good bread pudding, and we like to try it whenever we see one that looks interesting. It was salty and sweet and just so perfect. What One Coastal lacks in space and view, it makes up for with food and service. What a delightful place, and Noelle was a pleasure and a joy. We will definitely return to try all the other things and be lucky to sit anywhere inside or out.

Arrived on a Sunday night in season (July) and the wait for a table was 30 minutes. Asked if we…read morecould eat at the bar and was told Yes, so we did. I'm so glad!! I ordered an unusual wine from their list and James opened a new bottle just for me. That's great service! During our time there, we had many interactions with Tim (bar back), James (bartender) and Mike (server who has been there forever, so he says!) and they ALL were great!! The food was delicious! Generous portions, which arrived hot and beautifully presented. Definitely a 5 star experience in our opinion. Priced appropriately for the area ($120 for the 2 of us including drinks and food). Highly recommend!!

As I was walking up to the bouncer and handing him my ID, before he even had my ID in his hands he…read moresays to me "Let's see how fake this is." I am 25 years old, and the man hadn't even seen my ID yet. He did let me in, obviously because it is a real ID and I am of legal age, but I found this comment to be extremely rude. He didn't even acknowledge that he was wrong. Not really sure what he was trying to accomplish with his comment. Suggestion: train your bouncers to accurately spot underage patrons and tell them not to be such pricks!

We arrived just about 4pm and we were seated almost immediately as the restaurant opened for Happy…read moreHour and dinner. Happy Hour is at the bar section only but we were here for dinner! Dinners included a Fish Fry, Seared Boat Scallops, Blackened Tuna and a Blackened Swordfish Everyone enjoyed their dinners as they were perfectly prepared. Alexis our server was Marvelous and did an outstanding job catering to our whims! Deserts included 2 servings of their Bread Pudding with Ice Cream. A slice of Key Line pie and a Chocolate Bundt Cake which came with Ice cream! Another great evening at the Bluecoast Seafood Grill in Bethany Beach.

We were first here back in 2022, when I enjoyed my pineapple martini for $8. I also had my usual…read moretuna poke for $24, which surprisingly came served with popcorn for the first time. Adelyn U. provided excellent service, and Zoe stopped by to say hello as well. The total bill came to $156 for the four of us excluding gratuity. Our second visit was on the Friday before July 4th with both of my sons' families. Arriving at 3:45 PM, we found the restaurant already packed and all happy hour tables full. The seven of us were seated at a large booth (Table 31) in the back overlooking Salt Pond. We started by sharing a two-dozen raw oyster sampler for $38. For drinks and my main course, I had two pineapple martinis at $14 each and ordered the blackened tuna for $38. Molly M. took great care of us. Our total bill for the eight of us came to $420 before tip. We look forward to coming back again for either happy hour or dinner.

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.

Great Pizza. Hidden gem. N.Y. Style. Have parking but not a place to "sit-in" and dine, it's…read moremore like POMODORO Pizza ambiance. Munchies is definitely on the level of Pizza as Pomodoro Pizza. HANDS DOWN the two BEST N.Y. STYLE PIZZA IN THE AREA. Parking is convenient, which is great to now have to drive around looking for a spot. Also, they do slices until about 3pm and it's only like a 2-slice and soda type of deal, otherwise it's whole Pies. Go enjoy!!! Price is up there just like Pomodoro. Great PIES! Definitely worth the price! Enjoy!

Average place, really small, with a oven and a grill, but mostly assembly area for the staff. Food…read moreis okay, but expensive.