Ropewalk Bethany Beach

Review for Heidaway - Bethany Beach, DE…read more It was the weekend after Memorial Day 2025--when the beach is still buzzing, but you can actually find parking and order a drink without elbowing someone in a straw hat. We rolled into Bethany Beach to kick off our summer, minus the chaos, and Heidaway was the first place that pulled us in with a wink and a steel drum beat. Right on the edge of the boardwalk, this place has big tropical energy. Think Key West meets Delaware--palm fronds, sea breeze, and the gentle background hum of fun. The outdoor seating is shaded but still breezy, like Mother Nature knows you want SPF without sweating through your shirt. And the music? Bright, beachy, and setting the scene for "yes, we are on vacation, thank you." Service? On point. From the friendly hostess to our magical waitress who somehow knew when we needed napkins, another round, or just a smile--everyone brought their A-game. No tourist trap vibes here. Just good, solid hospitality. Cocktails: We kicked off with a Moscow Mule, chilled in a classic copper mug and strong enough to make you forget your group chat's been blowing up since Tuesday. Spicy, refreshing, and just boozy enough to remind you you're off the clock. And the second drink? Let's call it the Mystery Mai Tai of Joy. We don't remember what was in it. We just know it was tropical, delicious, and made us say "we should move here" at least twice. The Food: Oysters Rockefeller - Baked to perfection, smothered in a creamy, herby sauce and topped with crispy breadcrumbs. The kind of dish that makes you lean back in your chair and toss your plate at a fireplace (if they had one) Lobster Roll & Fries - A buttery masterpiece. Generous chunks of lobster, golden toasted roll, and fries that nailed the crispy-soft ratio. They didn't hold back with the portions, and we didn't hold back either. Beet Salad - A beachy surprise hit. Sweet roasted beets, creamy goat cheese spread, and peppery arugula doing a power pose on the plate. It made us feel like we were balancing out the rest of the meal... even if dessert was already a foregone conclusion. If you're heading to Bethany and want to dodge the madness while still soaking up summer magic, Heidaway is a great spot. Come for the drinks, stay for the oysters, and let the ocean breeze convince you that everything is right in the world--even if only until Monday.

A hidden gem! This very quaint costal vibe beach restaurant is worth a try! The food was…read moreDELICIOUS, the server, Dia was on top of her game for a crazy busy night. We had the shrimp tacos and crabcake sandwich. The flavor was spectacular! Highly recommend!

Inside seating

Lobster roll and fries

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Gin Fizz

The Parkway Restaurant

4.2(92 reviews)

0.0 mi

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Good food and drinks, especially the pear martini. My scampi portion could have been a bit larger…read moreconsidering the price. Hubby liked his grilled octopus.

Tucked along the Bethany boardwalk, came to celebrate a birthday…read more Ordered some crab dip and octopus to share to start. The crab dip was full of lump crab and paired well with the cracker. Wish there was more octopus in the other starter but had good antipasto like flavors. I got the double cut pork chop as my main and enjoyed. It was cooked well and I liked the balsamic on the plate, however I do wish it had some sauce to pair with. The potatoes were great and a crowd pleaser. Drinks were solid. The pear martini was fresh and sweet. Shirley temple was standard but could've been fizzier in my opinion. We split 4 desserts amongst us: key lime pie, honey cake, flourless chocolate cake, and a peach crumb cake. The honey cake is unique and had a great moist yet spongy texture. The pie was a runner up, we liked the tartness and thick crust. We do wish our server paid more attention to us especially in the beginning. We weren't offered any bread and felt like the wait for food was very long. Other tables who arrived after us had already got their entrees and desserts while we were still waiting for mains. He also didn't check up on us like he did with the surrounding tables. The young bus boy however was great and kindly helped us in between.

Pork chop

Salmon with veggies and risotto

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Very nice wine

Patsy's Restaurant

4.2(208 reviews)

•$$$

Delicious food, cute spot, friendly hostess. Whatever you do, save room for the house-made…read moredesserts. We were told they're made personally by the owner and they were perfection!

3.5 stars. Food was delivered fresh and hot, but we found most items lacking just a bit. We had an…read moreapp special of a local Bennett peach grilled, stuffed with goat cheese and a slice of prosciutto. I thought the cheese overwhelmed the peach because I couldn't really taste it. Interesting combination though. Conch fritters and ceviche were good. A rare tuna entree featured tuna that was stringy/sinewy but had good flavor. Our entrees of catfish and halibut desperately needed salt. (Patsy's doesn't provide S&P on the tables.) A lemon ginger martini needed to be strained - after a few sips I got tired of chewing on all the ginger chunks. Our lemondrop and espresso martinis were good. Server was friendly but had a hacking cough. The place is cute with a Key West vibe but got pretty noisy after a little while. The menu had just enough interesting entrees that we might return.

Caesar don't say no to croutons. Dirty Martini by go to..bartender got it going..many different selections but went on my gin go to.

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Fresh warm bread

Cottage Cafe

4.0(793 reviews)

0.7 mi

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.

We visited DiFebo's in Bethany Beach after hearing many recommendations and expecting a more…read moreupscale dining experience. Unfortunately, the experience was disappointing. We are vegetarians and were dining outside with our Samoyed service dog. We requested a very minor modification to a menu item -- removing turkey and substituting two eggs over easy, since there were very limited vegetarian protein options available. Our waitress kindly informed us they did have eggs, but later explained that the chefs "do not make substitutions" because that is simply how they operate. What made the situation frustrating was that the restaurant was mostly empty at the time, so it did not appear to be an issue of being overwhelmed or unable to accommodate a reasonable dietary request. We spoke with the manager but never received a clear explanation or any attempt to work with us. For a restaurant that presents itself as accommodating and upscale, the unwillingness to make such a simple vegetarian substitution felt unnecessarily rigid and not particularly customer-friendly. The outdoor seating was pleasant, and the waitress herself tried to help, but the overall experience left us disappointed. Restaurants today should be able to accommodate basic vegetarian requests, especially when they are simple and reasonable.

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Hot sauce

14 Global

4.3(394 reviews)

What an amazing place. Had blackened shrimp tacos and sliders both were delicious. The staff and…read moreowner Tia were very friendly and welcoming. Do yourself a favor and stop by this local treat!

In town for one night before the holiday weekend so it was still quiet. We saw good reviews for…read morethis small place and gave it a try without a reservation. We opted to dine at the bar and had a good conversation with the bartender who took our order. They had some exotic drinks on the menu but too pricey for my taste so I stuck with a Kolsch draft. We both ordered the tacos since we wanted something light. My wife got hers with yellowfin tuna and I got mine with blackened shrimp. Both versions were delicious and reasonably priced. The menu in general is pricey but typical for a beach touristy area near the big east coast cities.

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Shrimp tacos

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Bethany Blues BBQ Pit

3.9(473 reviews)

Great service! Came here in a Sunday afternoon after some shopping…read more I love a good deviled egg and topped with lump crab was delicious!! I really enjoyed my cocktail which was a smoked cherry old fashioned... so perfect!! Topped off with a portabello mushroom sandwich. Another great place I look forward to returning to!

Sat at a high near the bar with excellent views of several sporting events on the TVs. We each…read moreordered an off season crabcake dinner special (had to ask for the specials menu). Service was friendly and efficient. Crabcakes were tasty! All of the sides were delicious especially the green beans!! An enjoyable Friday night at Bethany Blues in BB!!

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Off the Hook

4.4(753 reviews)

0.8 mi

The crusted tuna and the pot roast were delicious. Our…read morewaiter John and the chef worked with us to avoid certain food allergies and offered slight modifications to the menu that met everyone's needs. The smallish dining area offers privacy and the quietness to carry on conversations. We still look forward to going there after many years.

As you can see from my more than ten past reviews over 4 years and my last review in August 2025…read morethis is now one of my top three happy hour restaurants during the off season. I will summarize my four most recent happy hour off season visits. We were first here at the bar with my six family and friends. Well finally the off season happy hour half price dinner entrees have finally returned here starting around mid October with pretty much the same entrees and menu as last year. They subsequently updated the half price entrees in early November. All items have pretty much returned here except for some new entrees. The good news is that at least two new half price happy hour dinner entrees were added including the surf and turf with espresso encrusted 4 ounce demi filet mignon with two skewered shrimps, yukon mash, tomato garnash with blue cheese in the middle of the tomato for $40 or half price for only $20. I never had espresso encrusted filet mignon, therefore I ordered and enjoyed mine medium rare. I could barely taste the encrusted espresso. I ended my dinner with my favorite Fiddlehead's draft honey porter for $6. My total bill was $111 with half price discount of $36.50 so my final bill was $77. On my second return I enjoyed my ahi tuna rice bowl with broccoli, ginger fried house rice, sprouts and ginger vinaigrette for $36 or half price for $18. My total bill was $72 excluding gratuity. On my third return I again enjoyed the espresso encrusted 4 ounce demi filet mignon, which I had ordered medium rare, but was over cooked to medium. I did not complain about returning my filet for a replacement, however I did show it to bartender Dennis. Next time I will order my filet rare. On my fourth return I enjoyed my usual cosmos and my ahi tuna rice bowl which was always properly cooked ahi style. Bartender Dennis always remembers I prefer a little extra spice, without me even asking for my Sriracha. Dennis recommended both of the above entrees. See my most recent pic of the new menu. Chef Cowan waved to me at the bar. Bartender Dennis served us very well supported by our usual excellent recommendations and conversations. Chandra and Cameron also said hello. The staff here are very professional, knowledgeable and friendly. On Black Friday I purchased another $1k in gift cards for the off season from Off The Hook and Hooked in OC. Needless to say we will continue to return here for happy hour to spend our $1k.

View from my barstool

Tuna

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Bar area in front

Summer Salts Beach Grill

3.9(136 reviews)

0.8 mi

Fav dish here was the seafood quesadilla which was usually very good though occasionally it seemed…read morelike the cheese was different in a negative way . It's no longer on the menu which is disappointing . My husbands fave is the chicken cheesesteak which is large and flavorful

Busy Friday night in a noisy environment. We were seated right away. The have at least 7 TVs and…read moreall had a different sports showing. So great for watching your games. I ordered a cup of the soup of the day, mushroom, when it arrived it could have been a bit warmer in temperature but the amount of salt in it was high. I also had the Caesar salad with grilled chicken added. I asked for the chicken to be well done it was cooked but only lightly grilled on one side? The salad amount was plentiful but again it was so salty tasting. Yes I know, Caesar dressing can be salty but this was over the top and I like salt. I had to rinse off the chicken breast when I brought it home for the puppies. Cook needs to back off on that one seasoning! The most concerning issue was a DJ setting up his equipment at an Exit door. This left one door at the front accessible. Scary! TIP: they really live up to their name!

Bar area

Coleslaw

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Club chicken (fried chicken)

Sedona

4.2(95 reviews)

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We celebrated Mother's Day at Sedona and what a wonderful gift it was. Everything was perfect-…read moreservice was exceptional and friendly, food was delicious and cocktails were creative and tasty. My husband ordered tuna wontons and the tuna entre and he couldn't stop saying how absolutely perfectly it was cooked. They deviled eggs with lobster and candied bacon were awesome as were the super lump crabcakes. The owner stopped by our table multiple times to check on us. We will definitely be returning frequently to this 5 star restaurant.

Great date place. Perfect for birthday, anniversary etc, special place small menu but excellent…read morefood! We started with the bacon wrapped dates yum! Then we had crab cakes and beef short ribs! They were awesome. Our friend got the lamb which he also loved. Topped off with chocolate cake and vanilla ice cream, our friend said it was the best chocolate cake her average had!!!

Bar area when you walk in

Short ribs

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Beach Break Bakrie & Cafe

3.8(129 reviews)

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This place is a short walk from the Bethany beach boardwalk. There is a cute outdoor area in the…read moreback where you can enjoy your food and drinks. I got a classic breakfast sandwich of a bacon, egg and cheese on a everything bagel (my go to!). I also got a cinnamon roll for my friend. I got them both to go. First off love the crunch of the everything bagel! The cheese used with the sandwich was pretty good and bacon was nice and crispy. Pretty solid BEC. My friend enjoyed the cinnamon roll as well. A great place to grab and go or sit down and eat outside.

My husband had a delicious grilled cheese sandwich made to order here with a coffee. They were…read morebaking all sorts of goodies and putting icing on them. The lady behind the counter was not friendly or welcoming, somewhat gruff when he asked some questions and asked for a recommendation. Small inside with a few tables but a cute, homey feel. It's located in a nice walk-through with several little shops.