Exquisite experience here with a large group of friends. There's an electric atmosphere inside with happy beach goers exuding joyous enthusiasm. I was satisfied on the appetizers alone! (Try the brisket nachos) (YUM!). For dinner, I went with the fish and chips. It was lovely. Would recommend to anyone looking for a more formal yet fun and loose dinner with the gang! read more

Just a shout out to the wonderful folks here. Had curb pick up last night.I could not cope with the online ordering (surely my fault, not theirs) so called it in . We gave name, car make and color, credit card, and when we arrived, runners were busily bringing out orders. I called out the name, popped the trunk, and the masked and gloved runner put the bag in, waved, and wished us a happy Easter. Generous bbq sandwiches, brisket and chicken, crispy chips, plentiful coleslaw, and of course that wonderful cornbread, to be saved for breakfast. I am grateful for their response new normal and suggest you support their efforts with a good carry out meal. read more

The only reason I am giving this place a 4 star instead of 5 star is because our waiter did not check to see if they had Kahlua for my mom. He just claimed "I don't think we have it" instead of double checking with the bartender. Anyways, the stout beer I had was great and the BBQ Chef salad was the best! The meat is cooked so well, the pieces just break apart in your mouth. I know my mom and dad both loved their meals as well. I totally recommend going here for dinner while in Bethany Beach. It is also in the center of town so it's easy to walk to if you don't want to drive. read more

We have been going here on our beach trips for a few years now. A bit disappointed this time. We made a reservation for a TABLE. Was seated at a booth. Upstairs the music was soooo loud we could not hear each other. So there was no socializing during our meal. It was beyond uncomfortable. The food was ok. The appetizers were super greasy we could not eat them. Service was ok. read more

Not great. I had the smoked caprese grilled chicken sandwich, with smoked mozzarella and smoked tomato basil. I was expecting big smoked flavor, but I didn't get any at all. Are my tastebuds working? The beer tastes fine. The sautéed broccoli I got instead of fries was actually delicious. So, yeah my tastebuds are working. Oh yeah, parts of the chicken were so rubbery, it was hard to choke it down. Other parts seemed tender. Is this the result of microwave cooking? If I wasn't so hungry and in such a rush, I would have sent it back or maybe spit it out. My wife got a salad that looked as bland as my sandwich tasted. Where's the flavor in this place? Did I order the wrong thing? Next time I guess I'll try the ribs. It's a BBQ joint after all. So far it's strrrrrike one! read more

Food and Service were both outstanding get ending to a day at the Beach thanks Bethany Blues Crew!!

This place is soooo delicious! I don't know how I've spent my entire life going to Bethany and not frequenting it more often. That is going to change now. I came here on a Saturday to watch some college football with my fiancé. We both started out with a cocktail. They are so deliciously made! I got the key lime pie martini and a piña colada and they were gone in a flash! So yummy. Then I got a White Russian and they put whipped cream on it like I asked- in a cute smiley face shape. The servers were really sweet. I even left my phone there, came back in 20 minutes and was immediately handed it without even having to explain. Such great service. I kept hearing about how good the ribs are here. So guess what I got? The ribs! Baby back ribs. I could eat 1000 of them. The green beans and mac and cheese as sides was stellar. Wow-delicious! I coming back this weekend. I cannot wait... I'm drooling. Lol read more

This is the best BBQ place in the area! They are also incredibly gluten free conscious. The manager will come over and discuss which items are and are not gluten free. While almost everything is gluten free, any fried items (French fries, chicken wings, etc) are not because they share a fryer. All the meats, however, are gluten free, as well as most sides. Without even asking, the manager also reassured me that my food would be prepared in a separate area and all gloves would be changed. Highly recommended for anyone with gluten allergies who wants a wide selection. Also highly recommended in general for some great BBQ. read more

We had a great dinner here! Pick up couldn't have been easier! Our girls ate the whole kids meal and that never happens. We'll be back again for sure! read more

I live in the area and have been enjoying Bethany Blues since the first day they opened their doors. Food is great and so is the wait staff. I have recently been prescribed a medication that can not be combined with alcohol. After my grandsons graduation from IRHS we went to Bethany Blues to celebrate. I was surprised and disappointed to discover that they do not carry any non-alcoholic beers. When I could not be accommodated the rest of our party of six decided to have iced tea. Still a great meal, but kind of disappointing that a segment of the population isn't important enough to be considered. read more

dining room was only half full but was an hour wait for a table. waited at the bar where the bartenders were impatient and short with us. we seemed to be an inconvenience to the place at first. once seated upstairs the waiter was awesome and the food wonderful. they seem jaded by summer tourists season. read more

Easy ordering and curbside pickup. Enjoyed the ribs and Carolina pulled pork as well as the the sides. Brisket was terrible. Way overcooked and dry. I'd order from here again without the brisket. read more

There isn't a lot of great BBQ in Pittsburgh... always excited to go to Bethany Blue's when we're in town. The brisket never disappoints.

Went here for the first time today with my fiancée and it is so amazing! The portions are great sizes, lots of food! We both got a half rack of St.Louis cut hickory smoked ribs with a brown sugar rub and they are to die for! Everything from the soups, main course meal, and service was outstanding! Would definitely recommend! read more

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The staff was friendly and nice. Our waitress was very nice and helpful. The hostess was nice but gave the other girl at the counter some major attitude right in front of us. In defense of the hostess the other girl was just standing there daydreaming and the place was swamped. We waited 30 mins of a table. We got to listen to that "other girl" girl behind the counter talk to her friends about who got wasted last night. I stared with deviled egg special which was very good. He got a salad that was ok. I ended up getting the crab cakes and got two different types of BBQ ribs - both were ok. Don't know if we would ever go back. It was loud and the food was just OK. read more

I haven't had a bad meal here. We're down every year over the 4th and make it a point to hit B.B. BBQ. The prices are really reasonable for the portions you receive. I don't think I've finished a meal yet. Most items are smoked on site and very tasty. This year we opted to take on the 95-105 min wait, and got in in 40 mins. We took a short walk, but spent most the time upstairs having at drink at the bar. This is the first time we tried the "crush" menu. I ordered a lemon crush, and couldn't put it down. Barely tasted the alcohol, even though we watched the bartender pour some healthy portions. I've never had a lemon crush before and I don't want to go back to anything else. Our server tonight was Jason, and we loved him. He was super honest and helpful regarding information and suggestions. I would definitely suggest hitting B.B. BBQ for at least a lunch or dinner if you're in town visiting. read more

After an impromptu beach trip today I decided to have dinner here and I'm glad I did! I sat at the bar and was promptly greeted by Alyssa and Sam and ordered a drink, a glass of Cab Sauvignon, nothing special. Looking over the menu only increases the appetite as everything sounds great! I started with a cup of chili, not bad. With the help of Sam's recommendation, next was the Texas Triple bbq combo which included baby back ribs, pulled pork and a link of sausage. Soooo good! Great, friendly service and the food matches, I look forward to my next visit! read more

Always love Bethany blues when we are in town! We ate take out last night! The takeout is very accommodating with parking spots out front and a pick up window. The food was delicious we had the baby back ribs and brisket! Highly recommend both!! Always a must when we are here! read more

Very tasty food. Fair prices. Good service. The take out service is very efficient and organized. No negatives for here except that you cannot order a combo bbq meat platter for Togo. They make you order the meats by the pound if you want a Togo order. Other than that we love this place! read more

Staff was sitting at the bar and drinking and eating like crazy. Customers not Made to feel welcome. Food was ok. No vegetables besides corn and potatoes blah. read more

Great food --Have been extremely rushed the last few times. Tonight, we were seated, ordered drinks and an appetizer. Asked the waiter to wait to take our order as we are not in a rush. Drinks and appetizer were served immediately. Once appetizers were semi finished, two waiters were standing over our table with our entrees. Check was delivered while we were still eating! It's not like this is the only place to eat. We are here for the experience too! We were in and out within 45 minutes! read more

We ate here for the first time in 2005 and were absolutely blown away by how good it was. The food was incredible, and the brisket was melt in your mouth tender and juicy. My husband and I have eaten a good bit of BBQ over the years, and this ranked high our our list. (Any BBQ lover knows that making a good brisket is no easy feat). Even my ILs loved it, and were huge fans of the pulled pork. We thought for sure we had found our go-to restaurant at the beach. We came back the following year, and the food was still good, but not as awesome as we remembered. We chalked it up to a somewhat off night, and let it slide. It was still a damn good dinner. The next year, we came back again, and again, were slightly disappointed. I started to think we had misjudged the place, and we went elsewhere on our next trip. Then my husband and I tried their new location in Lewes and the food redeemed itself, so we decided to give the Bethany Beach restaurant another shot. Big mistake. Big HUGE mistake. I've read all these positive reviews and I'm just not getting it. The restaurant itself is still nice, but the food is HORRIBLE. Prices have gone up, and quality has gone way down. I always order the spinach salad as a starter, which is still decent, but expensive, and no longer contains the apples it used to. The pulled pork was still edible, but needed more sauce. The coleslaw was poorly dressed and bland, the fries were lukewarm and stringy, and the ribs were tough and chewy. But the brisket was by far the worst offender. I almost *never* send a plate back. I sent the brisket back twice before I asked them to take it off the bill. It was completely inedible - dry and disgusting. The server suggested putting a little sauce on it. SERIOUSLY??? A good brisket doesn't need sauce. There was no smoke ring on the brisket, making my husband and I think the brisket hadn't actually been smoked (which takes at least 12 hours and usually more on a smoker), but rather done in the oven and finished with liquid smoke. My guess is that it had also been sitting around in a pan, already sliced, and reheated for serving. This was NOTHING like our initial experience. Nothing. Some of the recent reviews have raved about the food, but given our last experience, we'd be hard pressed to go back again. So long, Bethany Blues. read more

Very disappointing visit. The only highlight was the friendly staff at the bar (where we chose to eat rather than wait for a table). The two young ladies were cute, friendly, energetic, and gave decent service considering how swamped they were (and it was amusing to see them stumped when a customer ordered a Tom Collins). But the food was sub-par and we had concerns with some aspects of cleanliness. Our cleanliness concerns were mostly regarding the draft beer. We've both done our time working in bars and found it odd that there were a couple of specks floating in her beer. We dismissed it as no big deal until I got my second beer and found specks floating in it, too (we chose separate brews). I can't say for certain, but the specks looked like they could be the result of the tap lines not being regularly cleaned and/or putting different brews on the same line without flushing it first. The only other explanation we could imagine is improperly washed beer glasses; neither of which is appetizing. The second concern over cleanliness was when I used the men's room. It wasn't exceptionally dirty; but as I left I noticed they had one of those rest-room cleanliness check lists on the back of the door. [You know, the list where an employee or manager is supposed to check the bathroom every hour and initial it with the time they verified it was clean.] There were a few legitimate initials on it but most hours were blank; not too big a deal, then I saw the date on the sheet was July 16, but we were there on July 22. That says to me the management doesn't care enough about customer perceptions to so much as take the old sheet down. I don't expect places to have those sheets and I think most of the time they're not uses seriously. But if you choose to put up a piece of paper that is supposed to be communicating to your customers "we care about cleanliness" then you can't be bothered to follow up on that statement; then I think your managers and staff don't care what impression I get. And the kitchen must not care, either. I had the Rib Sampler with mac & cheese and garlic mashed potatoes. The ribs were among the worst I've ever had. The "St Louis" ribs' meat fell off the bone... but they were flavorless and mushy like they had been soaking in a brine for too long. The sauce on them had as much flavor as watered down ketchup. The baby back ribs were over-cooked and dry and lacked flavor, too. The sides were not bad but also not very good. The mac & cheese was interesting only in the use of long spiral macaroni - the cheese tasted like the stuff you squeeze out of the Velveeta shells & cheese packet. The mashed potatoes had too much over-roasted garlic and a texture just a little better than what you get from powdered. My better half had the Crab & Cow with the fried crab cake. The steak was okay, nothing I couldn't do at home. The crab cake was a hard shelled fried ball (at first I though it was a big hushpuppy). Inside it appeared meaty but there was very little flavor. She did not finish the garlic mashed potatoes. That is a HUGE criticism because you'd be hard pressed to find a woman who loves mashed potatoes more than my wife does! The best part of the meal was when we were given some cornbread with a flavored butter mixture (it had a hint of orange... perhaps a little marmalade?). The bread was perfect, which is a compliment because cornbread is so often too dry or too mushy. The menu had photos of what appears to be the original rib shack that Bethany Blues was born from. I couldn't help but think if that man in the photograph had the ribs I ate tonight, he'd take the name away from them. I can not recommend going here at all for any reason. read more

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I have never eaten in at Bethany Blues, but have only received carryout. Thus, this will be strictly about the food, not the atmosphere. More specifically, it will be about how the food has slipped in quality as exhibited by this weekend's visit. An order of the beef brisket resulted in meet that was distinctly lacking in flavor. It wasn't tough, but compared to the moist brisket you find at other barbecue establishments, it was very dry. Even a generous helping of sauce on top didn't help very much. You taste a little of the hickory from the cooking process, but not enough to make it satisfactory. Overall, just tasteless. Similarly, the smoked sausage was a lesser version of itself than we've had in the past. It still has nice flavor, but what used to be a moist sausage that oozed delicious juices is now very dry. We've always liked the food here (although I wish more of the items from the eat-in menu were available on the carryout menu), but if the slippage continues, we'll try other barbecue alternatives. read more

Went back there & the service was horrible starting with the hostess, they were just chatting with each other instead of paying attention to the customers, the bartender boasted he can make any drinks, besides serving drink in a cracked glass, his idea of a mango martini is a straight shot of chilled Absolute mango vodka from the bottle? Instead of apologizing about the cracked glass, he just said, "oh that's not good" SMH Food is still decent but they wouldn't be getting my money in the future. read more

amazing! We got to Bethany late after driving from Buffalo. They were super courteous and accommodating. The food and staff were great!

Thanks to Yelp, my girlfriends and I found this little gem for dinner. We were told our wait would be anywhere between 15-20 minutes, but we definitely waited less than 10. Props to that. The restaurant was large and balanced, with just the right amount of people. It wasn't overcrowded, but there was substantial conversation in the air, and it just felt like a very comfortable setting. Although the place is right in Bethany Beach, don't expect to see any swimwear or flip flops. Most people at the restaurant were dressed fairly casual, but some were semi-dressy. I'll keep that in mind next time so that I don't show up again in a bikini and cover-up, see-through dress. The food was delicious! I'm not a big barbeque fan, but I'm glad we went. One girlfriend got the beef brisket, and while the pieces looked small, it was pretty filling. Another two girlfriends shared the Ribs sampler, and it was really tasty too. All their orders came with a choice of sides, and the Mac & Cheese was great. It wasn't too cheesy and overwhelming like some places do it. The Cheesy Corn was pretty delicious, but everyone agreed that the garlic mashed potatoes wasn't anything too special to rave about. I ordered the Jambalaya. Yes, I was the dummy that ordered the Jambalaya at a BBQ place, and note to all: Skip the Jambalaya. It was bland, and you have all been warned! Be sure to ask for cornbread, because it isn't automatically brought out. The cornbread was DELISH! Solid place, would definitely come back when in the area! read more

We had carry out last night; The salmon was delicious and the baby back ribs perfect. I found the Portabella burger bun stale and no grilled onions-It was not as good as usual (I get it often)-The salad was so so, just a lot of lettuce and the crab cake sandwich was ok-The green beans were tasty but very salty-I know that everyone is short staffed but we felt that our meal was just not up to usual excellent standards. read more

Typically I visit Bethany Once a week. I always love the way Bethany Blues smokers smell. I was always tempted to try it based on the reviews I have read and the fabulous smoke smell coming from their smokers. Today I did and I was very disappointed. I always get brisket any time I visit and BBQ joint. I got the Beef brisket sandwich with Chips and Slaw. The homemade chips were over cooked and lacked flavor. The side of slaw was the size of a tablespoon. Now the sandwich, a very over cooked dry poorly portioned prince of meat. It was not tender nor was it flavorful or juicy. Very, very disappointing. Finally the price, this platter was $14.99 which was an insane amount for chips and a dried beef sandwich. I won't be returning to Bethany Blues. I would suggest you avoid this place. It's not worth the dime. You'll do better to cook some hamburgers and hot dogs on your grill at home. read more

The service was splendid (and this is coming from someone who waited tables/bartended for well over a decade...so I'm picky). From the kind, young woman who greeted us, to the charming young fellow who sat us, to our phenomenal server, Dakota. She was sweet and efficient. Personable and professional. The only thing I would say was "wrong" is that the cornbread should almost be a dessert. It was soooooooooooooo delish. read more

I actually like the BBQ sauces, but to me the whole reason to go out for BBQ is the ribs. The ribs are meaty enough but the texture is mushy. I don't think they actually cook the ribs in a grill. They taste as if they are steamed first and then just finished on a grill. If you can't chew the rib it just isn't authentic BBQ to me. I honestly can't say I've ever eaten anything else there so can't judge it. The sides are adequate. The place is aways packed with lines outside so maybe most people aren't as picky as me. I prefer a restaurant that prepares it better than I do at home. read more

Having spent 5 years in TX, you could say I'm pretty picky when it comes to BBQ. This place is legit!! Cornbread is sweet, light and fluffy!! Chopped Carolina pork is the perfect balance of vinegar and smoke. Baby back ribs fell off the bone and Smokey. Brisket tender and full of flavor. Side dishes are amazing...collard greens were spicy; cucumber and onion salad was perfection; and BBQ potato salad was exceptional. Definitely will be back!! read more

We got there early and the wait was an hour and a half for 8 of us. We walked around the boardwalk and returned right after the quoted wait time and were promptly seated. The food was good, and they gave large portions. There are 2 bbq sauces on the table to sample with your meal. I had pulled pork, with green beans and mac and cheese. The green beans were good, I wasn't a fan of the mac and cheese but others in our party were. One friend had the brisket, and said it was very good. Kids meals are served on frisbees, which is a cute idea. Overall good place, not my favorite of our meals in Bethany Beach, but definitely good! read more

This place is a staple when staying in Bethany Beach. It's one of the larger restaurants in Bethany, which makes it very popular. I've only had the brisket, only because its so friggin good I don't really haven't ventured from that. The sides are hit or miss. The mac and cheese is on the runny side (I like a thicker sauce) I was not a fan of the baked beans, but their coleslaw is pretty darn good. The cornbread you get before your meal is quite tasty! All in all, Bethany Blues is a good place to go for BBQ while at the beach. read more

Everything was amazing! We had a party of 10 so we called ahead and were seated right away. They had a large list of drinks and beer and appetizers. The nachos with chicken were the best I have had....the chicken was amazingly tasty. The buffalo wings I heard we're good, though I didn't eat them. Everyone got a meat dish....Caesar salad with rockfish was good, the beef brisket was tender and flavorful, the pulled pork was good but had some fat on it, the Carolina pulled pork was tangy and tender, the chili and the ahi bites were spicy...almost too much so if you aren't used to spiciness. The ribs were very good and the little kids liked their hot dogs and applesauce. The service was quick and professional and I still can't get over how good the meats were. It was packed when we left so get there early in the summer, on a Friday! read more

They do not take phone reservations so expect a bit of wait when you get there but it is def worth it. I love bbq and this place hit the spot! I came with a large group (10+) and everyone fully enjoyed their meals. We mostly did the combo and choice of two sides option. Lucky for me going with a big group I got to sample a lot!!! The Mac and cheese and garlic mashed potatoes were awesome. I got the baked beans thinking I wouldn't like them... and boy was I wrong. I loved them. The sliced brisket is among the best I've had also. Can't say enough good things about this place! Highly recommended. read more

It is an attractive restaurant with generally good service. The food is middle of the road - edible but not memorable.

It's ok. We went to Bethany Blues on a recent trip to the area. The service good to very good but the food as just ok. The fried pickles had an interesting presentation if just an average taste. I had the brisket and it was below average. Maybe the pork is better but I so rarely get out there that I probably wouldn't bother to try again. read more

We have been coming here for years and have always loved it. However today when we asked for cornbread, the waiter said you yes I'll get you that piece of cornbread. He really meant it! Since when did cornbread get so over priced that they can't just give away cornbread. read more

Bethany Blues BBQ Pit - Barbeque Near Me - Bethany Beach, Delaware

Bethany Blues has been a favorite of mine and my family since its inception. My favorite thing on the menu are the "meats," which could be any number of a variety of pulled pork, brisket, or sausage. I like to dip them in their wide array of sauces. They have all types and they are all very good. The atmosphere is homey and warm, with a cool fountain thing on the steps. A must see for Bethany Beach. read more