Coastal Dining Guide: Explore Local Eats in Bethany Beach

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🌊 Coastal Eats Guide

We hope you are settling in! We like to provide as much info as possible to make your stay memorable. Please enjoy the list below of some of our amazing restaurants we have from Lewes all the way down to Ocean City Md. 

Selbyville, DE • Fenwick Island, DE • Bethany Beach, DE • Ocean City, MD, Lewes, De, Dewey Beach, De and Rehoboth, De

Selbyville, DE

Catch 54 – 38931 Madison Ave • (302) 436-8600 • catch54.com

Upscale coastal seafood, raw bar, cocktails, waterfront views. Reservations recommended.

One Coastal Restaurant – 101 Coastal Hwy • (302) 537-4790 • onecoastal.com

Farm-to-table American & seafood. Creative cocktails, upscale casual. Reservations suggested.

Luna’s Cactus Cafe – 33034 Main St • (302) 436-4492 • cactuscafedelaware.com

Tex-Mex & Latin fusion. Margaritas, sangria, steaks & seafood. Casual, lively. Walk-in.

38 Degrees at Bayside Resort – 31806 Lake View Dr • Bayside Dining

American casual at golf club resort. Seasonal dining. Check availability.

Doyle’s Restaurant, Inc. – 38218 Dupont Blvd • (302) 436-2112 • doylesdiner.com

Classic diner comfort food, fried chicken, daily specials. Walk-in.

Captain Mac’s Fish House – 37320 Lighthouse Rd • (302) 436-9711

Seafood market & dining. Fresh steamed crabs, platters, casual. Walk-in.

Mio Fratello Italian Steakhouse – 38016 Fenwick Shoals Blvd • (302) 436-6400 • miofratello.com

Upscale Italian & steakhouse. Pasta, chops, cocktails. Reservations recommended.

Taqueria La Sierra – 58 W Church St • (302) 436-4446 • tiendalasierra.com

Authentic Mexican, tacos, casual grocery-style eatery. Walk-in.

Pit & Pub – 38223 Dupont Blvd • (302) 988-2220 • pitandpub.com

BBQ smokehouse. Ribs, wings, casual sports-bar vibe. Walk-in.

Yellowfins Bar & Grill – 33195 Lighthouse Rd • (302) 436-0122 • yellowfinsbarandgrill.com

Seafood, burgers, tacos. Sports bar atmosphere. Walk-in.

On The Way Café – 38555 Dupont Blvd • (302) 436-8570 • onthewaycafede.com

Breakfast, sandwiches, casual café. Walk-in.

Fenwick Island, DE

Twining’s Lobster Shanty – 37310 Lighthouse Rd • (302) 436-2305 • twiningshanty.com

Seafood, lobster specialties, marsh views. Reservations for large parties.

The Station Coastal Kitchen – 100 Coastal Hwy • (302) 539-7156 • thestationfi.com

Seafood & comfort food. Craft cocktails, casual coastal vibes.

Our Harvest – 1106 Coastal Hwy • (302) 581-0377 • ourharvestde.com

Farm-to-table, shareable plates, fresh cocktails. Casual upscale.

Matt’s Fish Camp – 700 Coastal Hwy • (302) 375-2267 • mattsfishcampfenwick.com

Lobster rolls, fried shrimp, casual seafood. Family-friendly.

Bethany Beach, DE

The Cottage Café – 33034 Coastal Hwy • (302) 539-8710 • cottagecafe.com

Pub food, crab cakes, family-friendly. Walk-in.

Bethany Boathouse – 39817 Hickman Plaza Rd • (302) 616-2593 • bethanyboathouse.com

Open-air dining, live music, burgers & seafood. Family-friendly.

Off The Hook – 769 Garfield Pkwy • (302) 829-1424 • offthehookbethany.com

Upscale farm-to-table seafood & American. Craft cocktails. Reservations suggested.

DiFebo’s Restaurant – 789 Garfield Pkwy • (302) 539-4550 • difebosbethany.com

Upscale Italian, family-owned. Reservations recommended.

Sedona – 26 N Pennsylvania Ave • (302) 539-1200 • sedona-bethany.com

Fine dining, creative American, house-made desserts. Reservations required.

Ropewalk® Bethany – 107 Garfield Pkwy • (302) 537-1330 • bethany.ropewalk.com

Seafood, tacos, burgers, fun casual family spot. Walk-in / call ahead.

Ocean City, MD

Tide Room (Ashore Resort) – 10100 Coastal Hwy • (410) 524-3535 • ashoreresortoceancity.com

Upscale oceanfront dining. Maryland-forward cuisine, cocktails. Reservations available.

Sunset Grille & Teasers Bar – 12933 Sunset Ave • (410) 213-8110 • ocsunsetgrille.com

Waterfront, seafood & steak. Lively bar scene. Reservations accepted.

The Hobbit – 121 81st St Bayside • (410) 524-8100 • thehobbitrestaurant.com

Refined American dining, sunset views. Call ahead recommended.

Ropewalk® Ocean City – 8203 Coastal Hwy • (410) 524-1009 • oceancity.ropewalk.com

Family-friendly seafood & American. Bayfront deck, casual atmosphere.

Captain’s Table – 2 15th St • (410) 289-7192 • captainstableoc.com

Seafood & steakhouse, long-time favorite. Reservations accepted.

Longboard Cafe – 6701 Coastal Hwy • (443) 664-5639 • longboardcafe.net

Gourmet burgers, tacos, cocktails. Reservations recommended in season.

Harborside Bar & Grill – 12841 Harbor Rd • (410) 213-1846 • weocharborside.com

Casual waterfront bar & grill. Known for “Orange Crush” cocktails. Walk-in.

Coastal Salt – Boardwalk, 17th St • (410) 289-2612 • coastalsaltoc.com

Seafood & New American. Ocean views, cocktails. Call ahead suggested.

Rehoboth Beach, DE

Salt Air Kitchen & Bar – 50 Wilmington Ave • (302) 227-3744 • saltairrestaurant.com

Upscale farm-& ocean-to-table cuisine; cocktails & curated wine list. They have a “Make a Reservation” option. 

Blue Moon – 35 Baltimore Ave • (302) 227-6363 (via website) • bluemoonrehoboth.com

Fine dining + entertainment in a restored Victorian. Dramatic, creative cuisine, wine, cocktails. Reservations accepted. bluemoonrehoboth.com

La Fable Brasserie – Rehoboth Avenue, Rehoboth Beach (on OpenTable)

French cuisine, Parisian cafe vibe. Elegant, romantic spot. Reservations via OpenTable. 

1776 Steakhouse – Rehoboth Beach (on OpenTable)

Upscale steakhouse and classic American fare. Good for special dinners. Reservations suggested. 

Cafe Azafran – Rehoboth Beach (Ocean block of Baltimore Ave)

Mediterranean / Spanish tapas and shareables. Cozy, live entertainment nights. Reservations suggested. 

The Federal Rehoboth – (near Boardwalk)

Beach-casual bistro offering fritters & contemporary American fare. Reservations / bar seating options. 

Above The Dunes – 101 S Boardwalk, Rehoboth Beach • (302) 226-2000 • abovethedunes.com

Panoramic ocean views with seafood-forward menu. Book a table for small parties; larger groups via call. 

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Grotto Pizza – multiple Rehoboth locations • grottoPizza.com

Italian-American / pizza chain, beach favorite. Casual, walk-in style. 

Lewes, DE

Lewes Oyster House – Historic district, Lewes • reservations recommended for dinner • lewesoyster.com

Seafood & raw bar, rotisserie chicken, craft cocktails, tavern fare. Daily oyster & raw bar menu; happy hour specials. 

Wheelhouse Raw Bar ’n’ Grill – Fisherman’s Wharf, Lewes • (Key West style) • wheelhousede.com

Key West / waterfront vibe; fish tacos, raw bar, rum bar, outdoor deck. Walk-in, possibly small party reservations. 

Heirloom – 212 Savannah Road, Lewes • (302) 313-4065 • heirloomdelaware.com

Seasonal, garden & farm-inspired cuisine. Upscale, reservations accepted. 

Striper Bites – 107 Savannah Rd, Lewes • (302) 645-4657 • striperbites.com

Casual seafood & American, fun atmosphere. Walk-in; limited reservations for parties of 8+. 

Agave – in Lewes (Mexican / Latin cuisine)

Mexican / Latin, lively, good for casual dinner. (Listed in Visit Delaware Lewes dining) 

Nectar Juice Bar & Café – Lewes

Breakfast / café, healthy fare, juices & casual eats. (Listed in Lewes dining directory) 

Dewey Beach, DE

Woody’s Dewey Beach Bar & Grill – 1904 Coastal Highway • (302) 260-9945 • deweybeachbar.com

Casual bar & grill. Famous for crab cakes, burgers, beach vibes, late night menu. Walk-in friendly. 

The Lighthouse Restaurant – 124 Dickinson Street • (302) 227-4333 • lighthousedeweybeach.com

Coastal / local seafood & fresh ingredients. Great sunset spot, cocktails, live music. Call ahead for prime evening seating. 

The Starboard Restaurant & Bar – 2009 Coastal Highway • (302) 227-4600 • thestarboard.com

Lively bar & restaurant with food + drinks + entertainment. Classic beach bar fare. Walk-in, busy nights may merit early arrival. 

Starboard Raw – 2000 Coastal Highway, Unit 102 • (302) 227-9000 • starboardraw.com

Raw bar / oyster bar with tapas style small plates, seafood, craft beers. More modern, upscale casual. Walk-in or reservation for larger parties. 

Rusty Rudder – 113 Dickinson Street • (302) 227-3888 • rustyrudder.com

Outdoor deck overlooking bay, casual seafood, live music nightly. Great for relaxed dinners with views. Reservations for events or large groups recommended.

Ocean View, De

Coastal Kitchen at Bear Trap Dunes

 7 Club House Dr, Ocean View, DE 19970

 Phone: (302) 537-5600

 Website: https://www.beartrapdunes.com/coastal-kitchen/

 Relaxed, upscale-casual restaurant located at Bear Trap Dunes Golf Club offering American cuisine with seafood, seasonal specials, and indoor/outdoor seating.

Northeast Seafood Kitchen

 29 Atlantic Ave, Ocean View, DE 19970

 Phone: (302) 537-1785

 Website: https://www.northeastseafoodkitchen.com

 New England–style seafood restaurant known for lobster rolls, crab cakes, and classic coastal dishes with a full bar.

The Café on 26

 84 Atlantic Ave, Ocean View, DE 19970

 Phone: (302) 539-2233

 Website: https://www.thecafeon26.com

 Intimate American restaurant featuring seasonal, locally sourced ingredients in an elegant, neighborhood setting.

Ocean View Restaurant

 42 Atlantic Ave, Ocean View, DE 19970

 Phone: (302) 539-4864

 Website: https://ovrestaurant.com

 Casual, family-owned diner serving traditional breakfast and lunch favorites in a cozy atmosphere.

Ocean View Brewing Company

 85 Atlantic Ave, Ocean View, DE 19970

 Phone: (302) 829-1530

 Website: https://www.oceanviewbrewingde.com

 Local brewpub offering house-crafted beers along with burgers, sandwiches, and casual pub fare.

Fin & Claw

 42A Atlantic Ave, Ocean View, DE 19970

 Phone: (302) 541-8000

 Website: https://finandclawseafood.my.canva.site

 Small, well-reviewed seafood restaurant focused on fresh fish, shellfish, and creative coastal dishes.

Honey’s Farm Fresh Gourmet Kitchen

 27 Atlantic Ave, Ocean View, DE 19970

 Website: https://www.honeysfarmfresh.com

 Popular breakfast and brunch spot offering farm-fresh ingredients, comfort food, and healthy options.

Drifting Grounds

 117 Atlantic Ave, Building 1D, Ocean View, DE 19970

 Phone: (302) 537-0099

 Website: https://www.driftinggrounds.com

 Specialty coffee shop serving artisan coffee, espresso drinks, and light breakfast and lunch items.

Treats On The Go

 34902 Atlantic Ave, Ocean View, DE 19970

 Phone: (302) 245-0714

 Website: https://treatsonthegode.com

 Quick-service eatery offering sandwiches, snacks, and casual takeout options.

Hocker’s Family Restaurant

 30244 Cedar Neck Rd, Ocean View, DE 19970

 Phone: (302) 537-8900

 Classic family restaurant serving American comfort food in a relaxed, local setting.

Bethany Bay Brewing

 38450 Hickman Rd, Ocean View, DE 19970

 Website: https://www.bethanybaybrewing.com

 Craft brewery with a laid-back atmosphere, local beers, and light food options.

Ice Cream and Treats-

🍦 Bethany Beach (DE)

Kohr Brothers Frozen Custard

Dickey’s Frozen Custard

Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard

Soft Swirl Bethany Beach

Three Blonde Bakers

Ba Roos Ice Cream

Maureen’s Ice Cream & Desserts

Tropical Treats

Dodo Cookie Dough and Ice Cream

Baskin-Robbins

Fenwick Ice Co. (Bethany location – shaved ice)

Moo Cow Cone (ice cream truck / seasonal)

🍨 Ocean View (DE)

Shipwrecked Mini Golf & Ice Cream

Bonkey’s Ice Cream & Snoballs

The Sweet Shoppe

🍧 Fenwick Island (DE)

Vanderwende’s Farm Creamery

Kohr Brothers Frozen Custard (Fenwick)

Hershey’s Island Creamery

🍦 Selbyville (DE)

Hometown Creamery

The Blue Scoop

Fenwick Ice Co. (Selbyville location – shaved ice)

🍨 North Ocean City (MD)

Justine’s Ice Cream Parlour

By the Bay Creamery

King Kone

Beachin’ Treats

Touch of Mediterranean (ice cream & desserts)