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    DB Fries

    4.3 (126 reviews)
    ModerateSeafood
    Closed Closed
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Crab cake platter
    June K.

    Maybe we were looking at the wrong places but we had a hard time finding boardwalk style food, so this place was perfect. I got the crab cake which came with fries and coleslaw. Coleslaw was good, honestly you can't go wrong, and fries were crispy and generously portioned. I like how you have to add your own salt, and they had old bay and other seasonings as well. Crab cake was good, a bit too salty to fully enjoy. Decent meat ratio and size. Expensive but thats normal for the beach... Solid place to grab a bite and enjoy.

    Menu (8/14/23)
    John W.

    I had a good experience at DB fries, the food was good, the fries were yummy, we got our food quick + it was pretty affordable! Me and my friends went to DB fries around 4pm on a Tuesday. There was no wait and our food came out pretty quickly. We had previously went around 8:30 pm and they were out of everything... make sure you go early! I got the crab cake sandwich and it was pretty delicious! It came with lettuce and tartar sauce. I'd happily get this again. I really liked the vibe of the place, the walk up and order concept was cool to see so close to the beach Overall, great experience

    Sarah M.

    Got some quick fries after a day at the beach! Love the quick and friendly service! Finished our whole bucket without complaints!

    Seafood sampler
    Joya S.

    Every year I come to the beach I get the seafood sampler here. It comes with fries, cod, crab cake, two shrimp, two scallops, two oysters, and clam strips. There were four different sauces and coleslaw also included. I feel like I got a smaller portion of fries this year since all the sauces were under the fries but everything still tasted great. The line is a bit long sometimes but it is worth it. It is $42 but it can feed 1-2 people and it comes with a lot of seafood.

    mahi mahi tacos
    Paul J.

    When you're at the Bethany Boardwalk, you might skip DB Fries as "just another" beach fry place, but you'll be missing out of you do. This place has a wide variety of seafood, much more than fries. We got the mahi mahi tacos and they were awesome. Soft, flaky fish with fresh crispy shredded cabbage and a spicy sauce on a warm tortilla. Three tacos, full belly. Give this place a try and get more than the fries.

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    Carol L.

    One of the best things about this place is it's quick take out. No seating , no reservations, everything is to go. Great to go food.

    Lobster roll + fries
    Lana S.

    I waited in line for a bit to get lobster roll. They said they couldn't do a hot lobster roll but the cold was still great. Tons of juicy sweet lobster meat on a buttery roll. It was pretty delicious over all. I know the place is famous for the fries but honestly I think Thrasher fries are way better. Overall a good quick lunch at the beach :) I would def. Get the lobster roll again

    This was my order of 4 tenders. Seriously?!
    Anastasia R.

    When you spend $50 on two large fries, two sodas and two orders of tenders... and the fries are completely bland, salt less and barely cooked, and the tenders are four tiny bricks... you're sort of disappointed. You're beach fries, folks. It isn't that hard. Do better.

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    Good food and great fries. Easy access for a quick lunch while on the Beach or anywhere. The fries are fresh and cooked as you order.

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    Ordered a lobster roll. Good and fresh.

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    Ask the Community - DB Fries

    Are there tables to sit and eat?

    We don't have dining tables, but there are plenty of benches and a beautiful beach nearby where you can relax and enjoy your food. Hope to see you soon!

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    We debated whether to write this review because we genuinely love Bethany Beach and want local…read morebusinesses to succeed. However, after experiencing the same issue twice since March 2026, we felt compelled to share our experience. We made a reservation for five people at 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 31, specifically requesting outdoor seating by a fire pit. We arrived early, at 5:20 p.m., only to be told that outdoor seating is essentially "first come, first served" and that all of those tables had already been taken. We were given two options: sit near the side of the building by the trash area or leave. This was especially frustrating because Ocean 99 accepts reservations through OpenTable, yet we were told that seating preferences are not really honored and that it operates more like a first-come, first-served system. When we expressed our disappointment, the situation became even more uncomfortable. Our waiter appeared visibly frustrated, dropped a bundle of knives near our feet, and told us that we were upsetting him because he was very busy. He then informed us that we needed to decide immediately where to sit or simply leave. Being told to "sit down or leave" is not the level of hospitality we expected. So, we chose to leave. Fortunately, we walked less than 50 feet to Harvest Tide and had an absolutely wonderful evening. The staff was welcoming, the service was attentive, and we were seated with a beautiful view overlooking Bethany Beach. In fact, it turned out to be one of the nicest dining experiences we've had in the area. The filet mignon was outstanding. So, in a strange way, thank you, Ocean 99, for introducing us to Harvest Tide. While we were disappointed by our experience at Ocean 99, we discovered a restaurant we'll happily return to again and again.

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    DB's Seafood

    DB's Seafood

    4.2
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    There's a review here that says that this place in on the corner. The one on the corner is…read moretechnically DB's Fries. You know they are both the same owner or at least the same franchise even though slightly different names and a slight different array of offerings. This location at the inside area of the same plaza has seating and more seafood. They use quality bread for their oyster po-boy and and use slightly different ingredients compared to the po-boy at DB-Fries. I forget what the ingredients were at both places- you can investigate yourself, lol. I just wanted good food and to stay out of the slight rain on this particular day. The fries are fresh and well done. Better than Thrashers imo and not a line. Looking back, I probably should've gotten the lobster roll here and the po-boy at Henlopen instead because at Henlopen, it's a combination of seafood instead. Nonetheless, the seafood here was fresh and if it's not a bad day and love seafood, you probably can't really make a wrong choice Staff here is friendly.

    This was a mind blowing experience no extra sauces needed! Butter and lobster simple but extremely…read moreflavorful. I could go back for every meal if the lobster roll tasted like that every time. The coleslaw had what I believe to be horseradish or something in it that set it aside from all the other local ones. It was super tasty. The fries were decent but nothing special just all around good fries (maybe the need a special sauce for those to set them off). Service was short and to the point and not much of a vibe or ambiance for a snack shack style.

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    Went last night for dinner…read more They have all you can crab feast deals. Offering include crab legs, blue crabs, fried chicken (it's really good), hush puppies , fries, and corn. The nice thing is the crabs were large and not paper shells. The service is good and the place is clean The only downside is the parking can be tricky. But that usually helps as they have had tables available without a

    I discovered this place when driving around Bethany beach area and was craving seafood. Husband and…read moreI tried to come by Tuesday but go figure, it was the ONLY day they close. We came back tonight determined to try their food. We came in with two groups eating and waited to be seated for about 4 minutes before someone came to seat us. Felt odd for the wait but it appeared there were only two people to begin with. Upon being seated, we were served water which is what we wanted and we placed our order. I loved the fish cutouts they had on the wall next to us. Took about 10-15 minutes for our food. We started with the pizza and it was exactly what we wanted. Simple but the flavors were there! Pesto, garlic and the mozzarella cheese that pulled apart string style! Maybe could have been a crispier crust but I was happy to have all those components hit the mark. We dug into the pasta and OH MY GOSH!!! Again, the simplicity of this dish with perfectly balanced flavors. The basil and the garlic on point! Oh and the sauce, light and a refreshing hit with lemon. Shrimp and scallops not over cooked. I kid you not, I would have licked this plate clean if my husband wasn't with me! I cannot fathom why we were the only ones in this restaurant because both dishes were delicious!!! Thank you so much for feeding our seafood cravings. WE WILL BE BACK! Only sad that we found it our last night here. Do yourself a favor, please support this restaurant. This has been added to our MUST GO TO places while visiting.

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    Snow Crab Legs with fresh corn on the cob.
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    As per my prior reviews this is one of my top five restaurants for happy hour. My last review was…read morein December 2025. I will summarize our two most recent visits in early 2026. We were first here with our friends around 4 PM on Friday for happy hour at the bar. I enjoyed my two pineapple juice with vodka for $5 each. I also enjoyed my whole one pound steamed lobster with drawn butter and a choice of two sides for $30. I enjoyed my two favorite sides namely the asparagus and sweet potato fries. My total bill was $70. I redeemed my $25 Toast birthday credit to my bill so my net cost was reduced from $70 down to $45. I also applied my balance to my gift card from November 2024, excluding gratuity. I returned here again around 4 PM with my friend for happy hour on lobster Tuesday. I enjoyed my two rum and cokes for $5 each. I also enjoyed my two Big Oyster Midnight Kraken draft stout beers in a snifter also for $5 each. I also enjoyed my lobster tail jambalaya for $22, which I was able to finish this time, since the quantity was decreased due to inflation. My total bill was $41.50 excluding gratuity, which again I used my gift card. We agreed we will continue to return here for happy hour.

    Two stars for two seats at the bar that you'll never get. Two stars for two stale beers and two…read morestars for the two bartenders that need to be more aware of keeping the flow of patrons going. Many guests waiting for seats while folks are waiting for their checks. So bad, had to leave. Won't be going back. Go to the Selbyville location where they get it right. Fail!!!

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    View from my barstool
    View from my barstool
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    Bluecoast Seafood Grill and Raw Bar

    Bluecoast Seafood Grill and Raw Bar

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    Best crab soup in the area. The service is great , you feel…read morewelcomed and the server is on top of things. Great ambiance! I would go again!

    As you can see from my past reviews, this is one of my top 5 restaurants for either on or off…read moreseason happy hour or dinner. I will summarize my three most recent visits in March during the off season on Friday's at 4 PM. We arrived at 3:50 PM prior to their open at 4 PM. Already two people were online. We waited in my Audi waiting for other customers to arrive. Other vehicles arrived around 3:55 PM so we exited my Audi to get in line behind the other two customers. When they opened at 4 PM we secured our favorite table for 4 to the left of the entrance. We were happy that Mike from his former Catch 54 served our table. We first met Mike here at Bluecoast back in 2021. Also Kelly from her former Off The Hook also stopped by to say hello. We enjoyed our dozen Chunu Virginia oysters. I also enjoyed my usual tuna poke for $15 with white rice, carrots, pineapple and jalapeno peppers. I ended my meal with a pineapple martini for $8. We returned here for our second visit with our friends. Since there were five of us we sat in their second booth on the right. Again Mike stopped by to say hello. I started with my margarita with salted rim for $9. Kelly delivered our dozen of the Chunu Virginia oysters for $12 to also say hello. I also enjoyed my two pineapple martinis for $8 each. I also enjoyed my tuna and salmon poke for $16. We also shared a bottle of Trefethen chardonnay for $58 with the Friday 1/2 price wine reduced down to $29. My total bill was reduced down from $143 to $114. Lindsay S. served us very well as usual. We returned for our third visit on Friday. We sat at the table to the left of the entrance. Kelly and Mike stopped by to say hello. I started with my margarita for $8 and ended with my pineapple martini also for $8. Again, I enjoyed my dozen Chunu Virginia oysters and my poke. Alexis D. served us very well. Customer service and friendship are most important. We will continue to return here for the off season happy hour.

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    My Sewansecott, VA oysters
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    Entrance and my table of choice

    DB Fries - seafood - Updated June 2026

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