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    DB Fries

    4.3 (127 reviews)
    ModerateSeafood
    Closed 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    DB FRIES ATMOSPHERE

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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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

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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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    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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    I know the restaurant industry is difficult, and I am usually not one to write bad reviews, but…read morethis one is justified. Don't be lured by the great ocean views. This is still a hotel restaurant, and a mediocre one at best. The good . . . great views of the Atlantic and decent drinks. The bad . . . just about everything else. I'll preface this by saying that I was not going to write a review despite the underwhelming experience, but after the final straw, I simply can't resist. We started with a round of cocktails that were attractive and well mixed. The night was off to a good start. Unfortunately, it was downhill from there. Appetizers were fried cauliflower and calamari. Entrees were crabcakes, a Caesar salad topped with a crabcake, seafood bucatini, and seafood stew. Service was indifferent at best. Server did not offer any specials until asked and did not know how to handle problems (see below). The appetizers came out and were fine. The cauliflower was fried, but not as crispy as a really good fried cauliflower. The chipotle aioli had a nice flavor. Calamari was well fried, but the sauce was overly salty. Then came the entrees. The seafood bucatini was the highlight in that it was perfectly acceptable. For $52, I expect a meaty crabcake with lots of jumbo lump. This crabcake was loaded with filler. As for the caesar salad, the menu says it comes with "Shaved parmesan, anchovies, croutons, house made caesar dressing." But the salad came out with no croutons. When we asked the server, he said they ran out of croutons and he needed to bring the manager over to offer a solution (which turned out to be sunflower seeds, smashed cashews, and leftover bread from the kitchen - when we said we'll take them, the server said we may be charged for keeping all three). Lettuce was also the top of the romaine, which was mushy and needed the non-existent croutons to save it. Then there's the seafood stew. The bowl came out with no spoon and no bread (and no plate for shells, but I guess that's not a necessity). They brought a spoon when asked, but said it doesn't come with bread, and we would need to order bread if we wanted it. Seemed odd, but okay. The broth was ridiculously salty and borderline inedible. We paid and left feeling like it was fine, but we probably won't return on future visits to Bethany. Then we checked the menu to see what it said about the seafood stew. Sure enough, it is supposed to come with "grilled bread." Perhaps they ran out of it with the croutons, but to say we would need to order it separately reflects a lack of knowledge of the menu, complete indifference, blatant lying, or all of the above. Beyond that, the pop music was far too loud for a restaurant that wants to be a decent restaurant. The view was nice, but I feel like I just threw my money into the ocean.

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    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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    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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