We made reservations here a few weeks before our trip in May because my DIL said we had to eat here. 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. read more

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Decor/service: cute place with a nice bar. It is small so the tables are pretty close together. Staff was friendly but the food service was on the slow side. We waited pretty long between our appetizers and entrees. They list gluten and dairy containing products on the menu. Food: the food was fresh and you could tell everything was made in house. The menu changes frequently and what we saw online was different when we got there. The salad was good but could have used a splash or 2 more of dressing. They had a bread appetizer special which tasted like an upscale Texas Roadhouse bread and butter. The duck breast entree had great flavor but it didn't fully mesh well together. Some bites were great while some lacked. The duck itself was good very well read more

Third time I ordered scallops in OC was by far the best. Great service, we got to watch the food preparation, which was a plus. I tipped the kitchen and they cheered the gesture. My favorite experience in OC this time around! read more

One Coastal - The scallops were perfect! - New American Near Me - Fenwick Island, Delaware

Food: We ordered 3 Ribeye Steaks at a $100 each. All 3 came to the table full of fat, very hard to cut and rare (the steaks were requested med-rare, the knife could not cut it. We bought one of the steaks home and give to our dog because of all the fat. We also ordered 3 Scallop dishes, one was sent back to the kitchen to recook, one person didn't eat the scallops because they were cold in the center. Service was good. The kitchen /chef needs to get better. Ambiance was fair. We had a party of 12, and they sat us right at the front door, so 3 people at the table were bumped by people coming in & out and the other end of the table was up to the bar, so we had bar people bumping into us. The final bill was $790 plus a $200 tip for the waiter Reservations: We did have reservations made. I would rate One Coastal in Fenwick Island DE. 2 stars out of 10. read more

One Coastal - New American Near Me - Fenwick Island, Delaware

We have been to this restaurant 4 - 5 times and think it is a great restaurant with an amazing menu. Last night we went for our anniversary- the food was not wow nor amazing - cucumber salad and chicken liver pate did not excite our palates at all, duck was cold, sloppy presentation - the tuna dumped on the plate and OVER seasoned. We had a different waiter and wished we had the one we always had. we had a full view of the kitchen and it was sadly not a cohesive group - we did not see the owners ... definitely an off night. The food could have been better. BUT we will go again no doubt and hope this review helps them continue their top notch reputation read more

We tried this restaurant again one year later in September and the cuisine was simply excellent. Service was very good too. It is a bit pricey compared to most restaurants. The desserts were really good but they were $17.00. That's a bit high for a dessert . The mocktails were also very pricey. Some were $20. We've been here a couple of times and really enjoyed but the cost is getting a bit out of hand. Ready to move on. read more

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Food is excellent with great variations and creative specials. Outside seating as well as inside .Appetizers are great and seafood is fresh!

Fabulous experience! Our waitress was friendly and knowledgeable. The food came out timely and was incredibly fresh and delicious. Sancerre white wine was a perfect pairing for the food after a day at the beach. We will be back! read more

We were recently on a trip to Maryland and went to get dinner here one evening. Our good friend recommended it to my husband a couple of years ago, when he was visiting, and he ate here twice on that trip. He raved about it so I was excited to try the food... and it did not disappoint. I ordered the peach salad with a fermented honey dressing and ordered the scallops for my entree. The salad was one of the most delicious salads I've eaten in a long time and my scallops were the best I've ever had. My husband and daughter ordered the beets as an appetizer and had the steak for their entrees. Again, some of the best food we've eaten. Service was excellent and they were even able to get us in earlier than what our reservation was for, even with it being really busy. We will definitely be eating here again next time we're in town. read more

Just dined at One Coastal and highly recommend if you're traveling to Fenwick Island. Even though the outside dining is right on Coastal Highway, it's decorated very nicely and was enjoyable. The food was outstanding, especially the crab toast. The seasonal peach margarita was the highlight of the night, made with fresh peaches. Our service was great too, attentive and timely! read more

One Coastal - Cacio e pepe - New American Near Me - Fenwick Island, Delaware

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All the dishes looked amazing. We had Duck, pork and the Chesapeake Catfish all three are there signature dishes. The service was impeccable as always. The Avion is a 10 out of 10. The drinks are a 10 out of 20 and form. The table is just like it says it is truly as fresh as you can get. 100% recommend anybody who wants quality food. Please please make a reservation. read more

One Coastal - New American Near Me - Fenwick Island, Delaware

What a gem....only complaint is the menu is smaller than I would like and people in my party had a hard time finding items to pick. Especially when they wanted to order a flank steak well done and the chef refused. Plus no specials; just saying....Cocktails good, bread and butter tasty..Wine ...Diamonds in Space good as well.... Crab appetizer I really enjoyed, asparagus could have been cut down a bit....just my opinion. Beet salad with cheese was good; entrees tile fish tasty, pasta...so-so, fried cat fish, not sure what our guest thought....dessert was tasty with heat ; cookies and cream. Definitely place we been to many times and will continue to support . read more

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killer food and cocktails - they put so much time and effort into their dishes and it shows. i personally like the scallops! clean establishment and friendly staff. read more

One Coastal - scallops - New American Near Me - Fenwick Island, Delaware

Best catfish of all time. Seriously - this is coming from someone who has tried to find good catfish to meet the hype from friends, and until our dinner had failed! Other party members' entrees were good as well (duck and steak). Great drinks and service as well! Highly recommend - you won't be disappointed here! read more

Bartenders were so friendly and talented, whole staff seemed to enjoy working there which is a nice vibe to be in, food was PHENOMENAL. So fresh and creative. Drinks were outstanding. If I could give more stars, I would! We had the Cacio e Pepe, the filet, and a strawberry shortcake dessert that was all fantastic. Will be going ev time in fenwick at least once, probably more ;-) read more

Wonderful meal! Day boat scallops were best recipe for scallops I have ever had. The service (thank you Courtney) was truly thoughtful. Will be back whenever we are in the area. What a gem of a place! read more

One Coastal - Day boat scallops tasted even better than they look! - New American Near Me - Fenwick Island, Delaware

We enjoyed dinner for two tonight at One Coastal. We had wonderful cocktails/wine, great food and attentive 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. read more

My husband and I went here for the 2nd time in early September. This place is amazing!! It's very small and tucked into a strip mall on Coastal Highway. The staff is on point- they go above and beyond. The tables are a bit tight but it's not too bothersome. I don't think I have enough superlatives to describe the food! The first visit I had scallops which were layered with corn and oyster mushrooms. Every bite is a new surprise. My second visit I got the flank steak which was the best restaurant meal I've had in a long time. It was perfectly cooked and layered with potatoes and mushrooms. There were two sauces that were to die for not to mention the chimichurri on top ! They also have Parker house rolls made in house that were so good I really feel like you can't go wrong here . I only wish I lived a lot closer! read more

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Eastern shore local. Wanted to love it. The outdoor seating is a parking lot on coastal. Loud and some exhaust fumes. There is very little parking at the restaurant and multiple people circled and circled looking for a spot. The salad was great! The rolls were good - a little burnt on the bottom but soft on the inside. Good honey butter. The presentation of the main dish was nice. The fish was a good piece of fish which was well cooked. But there was No carbohydrate and the vegetables (squash) it was served on were not cooked. It was a raw hard zucchini that was cut in half down the long end and turned open, like two boats, then heavily peppered. We asked for softer fuller cooked vegetables but they came out the same and it definitely made the whole meal less palatable. By that point the fish was cold and some people had already finished eating. Totes Bummer! Our server was busy but attentive. For the hefty price tag, we were not impressed. Sad this one did not hit. Maybe a different menu item or a different night? Don't order anything with the squash and don't come for the ambiance. read more

We love One Coastal. What a gem at the beach using local ingredients and a frequently changing menu that also includes some consistent hits. The cocktail menu is also innovative, delicious and seasonal. It similarly features some favorites and the mixologists can seemingly make anything you desire. We've been many times without incident, but tonight's experience compels me to write. We arrived on time for our reservation to find no tables available and we were invited by Devon the host to go to the bar for a drink. No sooner than we had sat down did he reappear to tell us that where we were sitting (the only available seats) were only available to us until the party with a reservation at the exact same time as ours arrived. We must vacate a seat for a party with a reservation, but our reservation meant nothing for the party currently occupying our table? Perhaps Devon needs some additional training but this isn't the kind of front of house staffing that a James Beard nominated chef should have. As we awkwardly relocated to accommodate the bar reservation, Devon made himself scarce. Were we offered comped drinks or any other acknowledgment of the situation? No. It's going to be a long, hot summer if this is what customers can expect from such an otherwise great place. Devon has a bright future at Grottos in Ocean City. read more

My husband booked a reservation for my birthday tonight and I was so excited and looking forward to it for weeks. We get there and they wanted to seat us at the edge of the road. I dont want to eat exhaust with my dinner. We asked for an alternative and were told by the server and manager coldly with no emotion or regret it was that or nothing, take it or leave it. We left. I am so disappointed and will not go back. I had hoped to be singing their praises and instead I will never go back. They have the worst tableside manners, and clearly their culture is it is your privilege to eat there, not their pleasure to host you. read more

The food here is on Point. We ordered four appetizers all fabulous. We got the chicken and biscuits. We got the beets and dirt( my favorite) The crab toast and the soup. For dinner I ordered the wagu flank. Perfect cook and delicious!! My husband got an amazing rock fish and our friend got the catfish! Outstanding! Dessert was a cinnamon bread pudding and a maple pie. We were a happy group! read more

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My husband and I went to One Coastal last night for the first time in years, and we will be back for another date night soon. The food is truly incredible, and you feel like you are dining in someone's home. Our server was attentive, and we were checked on throughout our meal by multiple staff. That cinnamon tequila sour was absolutely delicious, and my husband's old fashioned was fun to watch be made. The food is just incredible. Every bite was so good, and DO NOT SKIP THE BREAD!!! Omg it was amazing, truly. Add One Coastal to your next date night agenda. read more

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The food was outstanding and the chef has 3 James Beard nominations There wasn't a bad thing that we ordered And the bartender is well versed in his bourbon We had the best Manhattan ever.Dont miss this hidden gem read more

From the moment we walked in we were treated like royalty. Our table was ready, and our waitress was knowledgeable and delightful! Her name is Chloé. The food? Over the top delicious. Can't wait to go back. read more

Came here on Sunday evening and was able to sit outside immediately and park in the lot right next door. This restaurant was so cute and had a unique but delicious sounding menu, it was hard to pick what to order! We got the Hello Summer and Sazarac cocktails which were delicious to start as well as the beef tartare appetizer. Then for dinner we got the Cacio Pepe, the spiced rubbed ocean city tuna entree, and New Jersey boat day scallops and all were so so good! The sizes of the entrees were large without being too much. We also go a dessert in a box to go though because we were too full to eat it right away at the table. Service was fast and thoroughly informed us on what was gluten free for one person at our table who is sensitive to gluten. Overall loved the experience here and can't wait to go back! read more

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We wanted to celebrate with special friends when they came to visit. We had to take them to this gastronomic destination. Each seasons menu rivals the last. Yum read more

Beautiful night and nice to walk boardwalk after dinner we are full. Take a walk to relief.

We just finished a very wonderful meal there. I was with two other family members. We ordered the pear salad, the duck, and the tuna. We shared the plates and they were all excellent. We then had enough room for dessert so we tried the apple cobbler...amazing. I've been in some very nice restaurants in the last few months, but this really was exceptional. To the point where we complemented the sous chef as the regular chef was gone on vacation. read more

Actually went for appetizers & wine ..We sat @ the high tops which lots of people like! It is only ok for an adult only 4ft11in. read more

This is our second visit. We were so impressed with the food. I had flank steak and my partner had catfish. We started with a pear and greens salad. The food lives up to the hype! Service was also good and added to the experience. The ambiance can use a boost. If you are a foodie and visiting Ocean City or DE beaches, this is one of only a handful of memorable restaurants in the area. read more

One Coastal is amazing in every way. We have dined there many times. Always super delicious, always with a surprise of a new taste. Please know that you will be amazed!! read more

One Coastal - Baked scallops - New American Near Me - Fenwick Island, Delaware

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This place is really special. My husband and I always make sure to go here when we can get a reservation. The meals are unique, inventive, so flavorful and made with the highest quality ingredients. We absolutely love the entire experience of dining here. Every time we dine here I say I would get anything off of the menu- I really trust that everything will be good! Don't skip the parker house rolls with honey butter- they are the perfect start to what will be a fabulous dining experience. My only complaint is it's near impossible to get a reservation here in the summer if you don't book a month in advance! read more

What more can you say. Amazing and courteous staff. Great food always. The place to go for a wonderful meal. Never leave without a smile. Cudo's to Chef and his staff. Never disappoints. Thanks so much read more

All the food we had was amazing! The restaurant deserves a Michelin status! Every little detail was perfect. read more

This is by far the best food I've had in DE and as good as the best places in DC. Chef is on point, bartenders are great. Absolutely my "go to" place along with Our Harvest and Liquid Assets! read more

Hands down my favorite restaurant. Every time is better than the last. Always the best food I've ever had. The drinks are amazing too. Worth every penny and the wait for a reservation! And get the dessert!! read more

One Coastal - New American Near Me - Fenwick Island, Delaware

First time visit today and we are glad to have tried this gem. The service was excellent, the drinks were refreshing (The Honey Bee ), and the food delicious, visually appealing, too. We thoroughly enjoyed the Miso Tomato and Basil soup, Tuna Aquachile, Heritage Duroc Pork Chop, and Cacio e Pepe. The restaurant is a modest size with a small seating area outside and inside, along with a bar. The decor is attractive. We did not have a reservation, but were able to sit at the bar and enjoy the above mentioned without issue. Great work everyone! read more

If you love wonderful food prepared with the freshest ingredients and understand the exciting complexity of layering flavors in creative ways, One Coastal is not to be missed! The presentation is also beautifully done yet in a relaxed way. The staff is very knowledgeable and willing to explain in detail each dish we were considering. There is no other restaurant on the Delmarva Peninsula that comes close to this kind of elevated food! If I could give them more STARS, I would! We will be returning to this Restaurant as soon as we can get a reservation! I understand why it's difficult to get a reservation now! Brenda and Mickey Nocera read more

Food is great but the restaurant is very small. It's expensive but you get what you pay for.