TLDR: Do not trust these people, about anything that isn't written down. Our very charming waiter was deceptive about the house special and never disclosed that it was nearly the price of two entrees. Despite the food being good, we left our meal feeling lied to, feeling like these people were one step away from thievery. The food was pretty good, but our waiter was deceptive. He advertised the house special as being a surf and turf that combined the filet mignon with some of their seafood. He pointed out the filet on the menu, and started talking about the surf and turf combo without ever mentioning the price. No special menu was ever provided, so the only price we had to compare it to was the price of the filet. One member of my party even asked to substitute a side. The waiter said it would simply be $2 more, and she happily agreed, not knowing that the special was already $25 more than the filet: he conveniently left that part out. When the check came, we paid it, not wanting to make a scene, but it was disgusting treatment. The price wasn't worth the combo either, the surf part of the combo included the surf part of the entree, but we could have ordered the full entree with sides included for only $9 more. read more

It is off season so we got a table right away. My wife and I both had fish from the menu which was fantastic. Our server Brenna was great as she never left our drinks go empty, plus she was always checking in to be sure everything was good. To finish the meal, the key lime pie was one of the better ones I had in a long time. Highly recommend having dinner here read more

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Went to Off the Hook back on Fourth of July weekend with my partner and his family for our vacation "fancy" dinner. On a weekend night, they sat us outside almost immediately, but I watched a few families wait 30+ minutes for indoor seating. The way the neighboring buildings lined up, there was ample shade during our early evening meal, which made for a great July-at-the-beach dinner experience. It seemed like they have a daily-changing menu, just one page. 3/5 of us ordered the Crab Cakes, served on a bed of couscous salad. The crab cakes were fist sized and extremely delicious, but the other two in my party found multiple large shell fragments (half the size of a penny) in their cakes. The manager came out and apologized, and a few weeks later, they mailed a gift card. I also ordered a pretty cocktail off the menu, but I don't remember which one. The waitress was very knowledgeable and patient, and she was quite familiar with the food and drink menus, happy to offer suggestions for my father in law's wine. read more

Off the Hook - Crab cakes with couscous salad - Seafood Near Me - Bethany Beach, Delaware

Visited on a Friday evening, we were 3 and were seated immediately. There was a 1/2 price special on bottles of wine! Wow! We had 3 appies and 2 salads. The Buffalo Brussel sprouts with goat cheese was my favorite. Also yummy was the Boom Boom shrimp. The salads were so satisfying. Our server was knowledgeable and sweet. The dishes arrived quickly, yet we were not rushed. HIGHLY RECOMMEND read more

Another first time try, mainly due to the fact that every summer we come there is over an hour wait. Which is a pretty good sign if you ask me! We sat outside so as of now I am not an expert on the inside but it looked very nice. The service was fine and everyone worked in cohesion there. Our table started with the crab dip which was so good. A lot of crab and just the right amount of cheese. I found out that their crackers are made in house which gave them amazing flavor. Most of the table went with the fish tacos (if you choose fish it's fried cod, the other option is shrimp). I got the Blackened Swordfish which was heavenly. I 100% recommend getting this as the fish was juicy and the kale was just perfection. Another hit at the table was the wings, they were cooked just right and have a wonderful glaze on them. Lastly, the bourbon glazed salmon was also delicious. They don't take reservations so you kinda have to take a chance with the wait times. Overall a great spot with great food. read more

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I've been here twice and I know they are capable of outstanding food, but I had a bit of an are-you-joking moment when my "Catalan-style sardines" starter was literally a tin of sardines with chili flakes sprinkled on top. Dude. DUDE. Come on. Nobody in a resort town is here for that, no matter how good my skills are at pulling out the spines in one piece. read more

Off the Hook - Sardines - Seafood Near Me - Bethany Beach, Delaware

On our first night in Bethany Beach we took fellow Yelper's recommendations and tried Off The Hook. This upscale seafood place has a good vibe. While we waited for our table, we enjoyed cocktails at the full service bar complete with wine list, top shelf liquor and a specialty cocktail menu. Our server John was friendly and attentive. The focaccia and seasoned EVO arrived promptly. The focaccia was fresh and delicious and the EVO was as seasoned nicely and had a full body flavor. Fried Calamari appetizer was an excellent choice, tender and crispy drizzled with a spicy mayo. The BLACKENED SWORDFISH was tender and nicely seasoned and paired well with the kale sauté and hummus. The shrimp tacos were ok but nothing to write home about. The pico was bland and there was not quite enough spicy Mayo on the shrimp to provide flavor. There were 4 nice size crunchy shrimp in each taco but only real flavor came from the pickled onions. The dirt rice was very good with chorizo sausage it had a nice sweet heat flavor. Overall high marks for presentation, wait staff and atmosphere. The meal aside from the average shrimp tacos was quite good and I would highly recommend trying Off The Hook for a very satisfying meal. I would even consider going back and choosing from one of the many other seafood offerings, all which looked pretty amazing. No dessert tonight, we were too full! read more

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It's sad when a good restaurant tries a bit too hard. Going to the coast means seafood. The Chesapeake is amazing since not only does it have fabulous seafood, it also has a long, rich heritage of preparing and serving it simply and deliciously. The food at Off the Hook is good, but it seems like there are added bits that probably aren't needed. The tacos have either deep fried shrimp or fish, when grilled or broiled would have suited them better. They also include both cole slaw and pickled onions which hide the taste of the shrimp rather than complement it. They're served with Dirty Rice, which would be nice on it's own, but seems like an odd complement for seafood tacos. Fish and Chips are generous with the chips, and the batter is light and crunchy. I'm not exactly sure what the pesto was on the fries since I couldn't taste anything other than fried potatoes. The crusted Mahi was also good, but was more New Orleans than Chesapeake, which is too bad, because you couldn't really taste the fish rather than the seasoning, peppers, onions, and other items. Service was good, and the ambiance was also pleasant (the very bright LED lamps on the table can be easily switched off) It feels like this is a place that wants to make a great impression, but doesn't quite know how to do it. read more

First time in Bethany. We got in late and were looking for a decent place to eat that was still open. OTH had good reviews and the menu looked appetizing, so we decided to give it a whirl. The good: We enjoyed the food. I got the fish and chips, which had generous portions of both. The fish was moist and nicely battered, and the pesto fries were tasty. My fiancé got the fish tacos, which were bigger than you often see at restaurants; he liked them and thought the pickled onions on top added good flavor. Our waitress was attentive, but not overly so, and kind. The not so good: I think things could have been a little cleaner. A quick pass over the floor with a carpet sweeper or a damp rag across the table lamp and the seats would have gone a long way. Worse: As a waitress (not ours) gave us some ketchup, the cap fell off the bottle onto the floor; she picked it up and put it on our table right next to my plate. Presumably, the cap was ultimately put back on the bottle without being cleaned. Also: Watch out for the 3.5% "convenience fee" for using a credit card. Overall: The food was great and filling, so we don't regret coming. It's clearly a popular place as it was still quite busy close to closing, and I can see why people like it. I just wish some non-food things were better. read more

The food was just really really good. The appetizers were massive so if you are a party of two, three appetizers would be more than enough to feel STUFFED. Here is what we ordered: 1. Fish Tacos- These were bomb and LARGE, definitely enough for one person. The pickled onions were awesome making you go in for the next bite and the next. 2. Crab Dip- Large for the size so good value as a shareable. Was there a lot of crab? No. Was it large enough to justify the price? Yes. 3. Octopus-You must order this. The octopus was spectacular and extremely tender with these delicious fried potatoes and a chimichurri sauce. To die for. 4. Mussels in Tomato Broth: If you are a mussel fan this is definitely an order. The mussels were BEAUTIFULLY cooked and delicate. A treatise to mussels. I will say the tomato broth was a bit runny and lacked some depth for me...so would love to see a white wine garlic cream broth with the mussels instead hit the menu. If that happened I would be running back to this establishment. One of the best finer restaurants we have tried in the area and can't wait to return! read more

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My girlfriend and I went to Off the Hook for a late lunch after driving down to Bethany. We were seated promptly since the restaurant wasn't particularly crowded at 3pm, but still had a decent crowd. The waiter took our order and brought out drinks. We split a calamari appetizer and a shrimp Po Boy sandwich. Both the calamari and the shrimp were really tasty, but the calamari was a bit too greasy in my opinion and the side of fries had like negative seasoning on it. The food was also a bit pricier than we expected it to be - like $18+ for seafood sandwiches. The ambiance and aesthetic of this restaurant was great, however I had one gripe. Since we just drove from the DMV to Bethany (a 3ish hour drive for us) and went right here, I really had to go to the bathroom to pee. There were only 2 unisex bathrooms that were both in use for the first 15 minutes of arriving! Maybe I went the wrong time, but for the size of this place, it would've been nice to have another bathroom. Also they had a good parking lot which is rare for many places in the area. For tasty but pricy food with a good ambiance and good service, I'd recommend stopping by! read more

Off the Hook - Shrimp Po Boy - Seafood Near Me - Bethany Beach, Delaware

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Great happy hour and their off season specials during the week are such a good deal. The fish and chips are excellent and I rarely eat fried food. The breading was easy to take off and the fish was awesome, not greasy like your typical fish and chips you normally get. Try the fresh salmon, halibut, or the steak. Have in the past ordered the ceviche for an appetizer but the portion was super small for the price. The shrimp appetizer is delish and of course the bread. Get there early for happy hour as it fills up fast in the bar area, and roll into dinner, it's a small restaurant. The ambience is better than average and the place is very clean. It's one of my go to's in the area during off season but pricey during the season and way too crowded for my liking. You really can't go wrong with any of the Hook restaurants. Bon appetit! read more

Great food quality and service was attentive, enjoyed the meal with family and plan to go back again soon

Enjoyed a delicious meal this evening. The Secret Garden cocktail was a nice gin -forward drink ...so refreshing. The Tuna was so flavorful that I wanted to lick the plate but the best part was the service...the hostess, bartender and my server, David, were so sweet and attentive to a solo diner. The only monkey wrench in the works is the parking....I have tried to dine here several time and could never find a place to park. I am so glad that I was persistent...it was well worth the wait. read more

Went to Off The Hook again while in town. This would be our 3rd time here. We have come here every year and every time we were extremely happy with the food. We started with Calamari and then had the Scallops dish and the Cioppino. Both dishes were amazing and we finished off with a special pumpkin bread pudding with vanilla ice cream and drizzled caramel. It was Off The Hook! We will look forward to the next time we are in town. read more

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We came to dinner yesterday with my husband and son. Service was great and our server John did a fantastic job. Drinks were tasty, but food was not what we expected though. My son's fries were extremely oily. The calamari itself was really good but it had a mayo sauce that messed up the flavor and made the dish fall apart. Putting the sauce on the side will make it easier. The mahi was good but the grits that came with it was cold, not well prepared and lost among the sauce. Lastly, AC was very strong and the vent was above our table so making us and the food cold. read more

There's lots of seating even though they don't take reservations. The service was very good, the atmosphere is nice and lively and fun. The food was absolutely outstanding. The fish and chips were some of the best I've ever had. Also cocktails are very good. read more

Great Happy Hour. Dennis is great at the bar. Others not as good. Off season specials are a great deal. Portions are very small.

Off the Hook is a gem. The ambiance is lovely, with octopus murals and tiny lamps on each table and the decor, it's wonderful. We were very surprised the minute we stepped in. The food is excellent. So so good. I got tuna with zarar and eggplant hummus&oyster mushrooms. My company got blue catfish that came with fried rice which was also phenomenal. This place is not to be missed. read more

Best food ever! Off the beaten path, great atmosphere and fresh local food! The crab soup was to die for. Great wine selection as well!

Pure perfection. Hooked properties have stolen my heart. We decided to drive up here from Ocean City to check out a few more of the Hooked sister restaurants. Came on a weekday for lunch, no wait and seated immediately. LOVE the decor here. Super beachy, clean and modern. Great color theme with the white and turquoise. Love the open atmosphere with open kitchen. Very family-friendly. Clean high chairs. They provide coloring pages, crayons and water (cups with straws) for our kids. Staff is terrific. Our waiter was superb. Food was delicious. Pan seared scallops - my goodness. They really know their scallops. Perfectly seared with great flavor. And those cheddar grits....divine! The smoked bacon really brings this dish to life. A bit saucy for me but wow, it is good. Jumbo crab cakes - Two giant lumps of crabby goodness sitting on top of fried green tomato and slaw. Crisp exterior with loads of meat. Salmon - such a unique dish. Crispy salmon with citrus fruits (orange and grapefruit) and greens. Refreshing! Whatever Hooked is doing, they are doing it right. Off season dining is great and relaxing. We are early birds so tend to take advantage of the quiet time dining hours. Lovely meal and can't wait to come back for more amazing seafood. read more

We had a great experience at Off the Hook! My family and I were seated right away and the service provided by John was on point from the moment we sat down. He checked in often and was well informed on the menu options which was appreciated. The food was delicious, we had the calamari to start and it did not disappoint. The salmon was exquisite and our party enjoyed the shrimp tacos and the swordfish. Desserts were my favorite. read more

Off the Hook - Salmon - Seafood Near Me - Bethany Beach, Delaware

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We were pretty hesitant about coming here due to the small menu and the fact that they don't take reservations. However, given all the good reviews, we decided to give it a try. I can honestly say that all of the good reviews are really accurate. We arrived around 6pm on a Friday night and only had to wait a few minutes before they had a table for us. The inside is much bigger than it appears from the outside. They also do have some outdoor seating and seats at the bar. We were seated at a high top table. The kitchen is completely open and our table shared the half wall with the kitchen. It was a little strange to be that close to the kitchen, but I enjoyed seeing all the food prepared. They have a separate menu with the fish specials, the veggie bowl special, the desserts and appetizers. They bring out fresh, fluffy bread that's warm for your table. Our orders included: lobster pasta, fish & chips and the mahi mahi special. The lobster pasta had just the right balance of lobster to pasta. It had peas and cherry tomatoes. However, there was a bit too much bacon. The fish and chips dish was incredible. The breading was so light and the portion was generous. A can't miss. The mahi mahi was one of the best dishes I have had in a really long time. Since I don't eat chorizo, I opted for the sides that come with the chicken entree. This included a sauce, broccolini and polenta. The polenta was so flavorful, it was an explosion in my mouth. The sauce on the fish was so good and the portion was perfect. The broccolini was too thick and I would have liked some skinner pieces. Overall, the food is so delicious, fresh, flavorful and the portions are really good. However, I must say that one negative part of our experience was our waitress. She was extremely young and perhaps very nervous. We asked if we could change one of the entree orders after she had just entered it in and she made it seem like it was a big hassle to change it. I didn't like feeling uncomfortable due to this. With the fish specials, the base and sides all contained chorizo, which was honestly really surprising. As I don't eat meat, I asked our waitress what else they could sub instead of the chorizo options. She gave a vague answer and said anything else.Then at one point, we had to ask the other waiter, who was serving the table next to us, if he could refill our water glasses since ours were not refilled. I know every place is short on staff but it's not that difficult to act friendly towards the customer. I can't wait to come back here and it was our favorite meal in Bethany. 5 stars for the food but not for the service. read more

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We had been to 'Of the Hook' several years ago while on vacation and did not enjoy our dining experience (e.g., noisy, and the service and food was just okay). We (3 adults) decided to try again this past Labor Day weekend as we were staying in the area. We didn't have reservations but only had a short wait time before being seated. We were seated at a high top table near the bar which was a little noisy with the bar patrons but manageable. We ordered seafood entrees that were very good and a bottle of wine that was moderately priced. The service was very good and our waitress was very informative, attentive and a pleasure to interact with. Afterwards we agreed that the dining experience was much better this time and would consider dining there next summer when we return for vacation. read more

The waitress Shandra is great and friendly all smiles, recommended Cioppino is so succulent and tasty, blacken swordfish is also great. Highly recommend this place, less then a mile from the beach. read more

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Great service oysters were excellent atmosphere was great, and they have live music. read more

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A friend and I stopped in here for a quick bite. First walked in and were greeted by the hostesses, which were very friendly and sat us immediately. Our server was also great and very attentive. We just got appetizers since we were stopping by for something small, but they came out very fast. We loved our food. So so good. The boom boom shrimp were so crispy and flavorful. And the sauce that came with them was so delicious! read more

Off the Hook - Boom boom shrimp - Seafood Near Me - Bethany Beach, Delaware

We arrived an hour ago to BB and just wanted a quick burger for dinner. Went to the bar area and had good burgers and boom boom shrimp as an appetizer. Brenna was our waitress and she was excellent. Happy Hour prices (before 6 pm) are terrific. read more

Did a family take out from here last night. Marvelous!! They were so helpful getting it together. Can order online as well!! read more

This place is a five star restaurant. The food, the service are outstanding. The appetizers were excellent. The fish entrees were equally well prepared. They also have a good size portion wise. The other restaurants could learn from this place. We were very impressed with the food here. It was truly off the hook!! read more

I was a little upset last time we eat there. I'm much happier how the food was this time. I guess every resturant can have a bad day. Had the sea bass and my husband had the tuna, both where great, waitress was very attentive. read more

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Off the Hook is one of my favorite restaurants in DE. I haven't been back for a couple of years so I decide to go back. I was so surprised when I walked in, they renovated the place, nicely decorated and took over the space next door and it's twice the size of their previous place. They also have the $30 3 course dinner special for Fridays and the surprise is you pick from their regular menu for your three courses, appetizer/salad, entree and dessert, all full portion. Unlike other places that have a fixed menu Drinks: Fat Tire draft beers, rose and Pinot noir. Appetizers - 2 salads, Town & Dock calamari, boom boom shrimp - all tasty and enjoyed by all Entree: shrimp & grits, Chilean sea bass and Cioppino. All the dishes were fresh, delicious and large portions. We were full and unable to have dessert so they wrapped it up for us to take home (key lime pie, triple chocolate brownie & chocolate terrine) . The service was exception also. Definitely going back for their specials again before the high season starts again. read more

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I want to box them up and take them back home. People have called Houston a foodie city. Maybe if all you like is fried...everything. off the hook was amazing. We were here for only three days and ate there twice. Wonderful service and the seafood was amazing. Don't pass them by and don't worry if there is a wait. It's worth it. read more

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This was great! Went on a Monday night w $2 taco's, which were great! Different soecials every night...great off season joint!

We were on vacation, so this place seemed like a nice place by the reviews. We went to your place for supper on July 30, 2025. Well, the experience was horrible. First of all, parking is horrible.. When we got there, I was told there was a 45 minute wait. I was told there was no one in front of me so it may be shorter. We were a group of 6. I saw a table with 6 people and they were almost done so I figured this a good sign. Well, they paid and left. Then I went in to see if things were moving along. Well, the table with the group of 6 was split up to a 4 person table and a 2 person table??? What??? I asked the hostess and she said that manager said to do this to do this? I asked to see the manager and he said well you agreed to wait 45 minutes and has not been that long yet??? Nice answer.... I don't know what his motivation was. My group was getting very upset as we saw people going in and getting seated. Well after about an hour, we finally got seated. This was just not fair and we were all very upset... The manager said he would comp us some appetizers. Big deal in the scheme of things. The waitress was very good and the food was okay. Then I get the bill and to add a final insult, you charge extra if I use my credit card... I will not recommend this place to anyone and I will not go to ths place next year... read more

We had dinner a couple of weeks ago. The tables were appropriately distanced. We made it just before the end of happy hour, and they have great drink and food options on special! We started with the Brussels Sprouts. They were perfectly cooked with a zesty slightly spicy sauce. For my main course, I had the oysters Rockefeller and Bibb salad. The oysters were a bit small and flavor was just average. The Bibb salad was very fresh and delicious, but quite overdressed. The pickled onions are a nice topping! I would definitely order it again, and ask for the dressing on the salad. My friend had the Chilean sea bass and loved it!! read more

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Excellent. Always great food. Beer, wine and cocktails the choice is yours. Service is exceptional. Love this place. read more

Went here for lunch with friends--very nice place with very upscale menu--would recommend to all.

Wonderful service by John but, as we were led to our table, I slipped on food that was on the floor and FELL, bruising my knee. I asked for and was immediately brought a bag of ice. I was offered a drink and I chose a glass of Whitehaven Sauvignon Blanc. I was asked to provide information on a form. Neither was I AT LEAST comped ONE glass of wine, nor my dinner. I am not a person who looks for something for nothing, but it WAS a painful and needless experience . I grew up in the restaurant business and I considered this a poor response by Off The Hook. We will not be coming back. read more

We have been visiting Off The Hook whenever we are in the Bethany area, over a number of years. We really like the vibe of the restaurant and what has always been very good service. So sorry however that their new menu is so limiting. Since it just doesn't provide enough desired options we will need to find other restaurants that do. So disappointed! read more