Bethany Diner

Unlike some other reviews, I visited yesterday with my fiancée and we had great service, and a…read moregreat meal. I ordered the crab eggs Benedict, which was phenomenal. Seriously! I always get eggs Benedict but this one was delicious. I also had the coffee and a few espresso martinis. This wasn't the first time we visited and we've had good experiences each time! If you're on the fence, I'd say just try it out for yourself

Ordered a to go order today and it was on time and delicious!…read moreStaff is terrific, especially Erika and Dennis who I have seen here many times and have gotten to know. Very friendly and accommodating for any request, Erika even helped me carry my order to my car as my hands were full with breakfast and drinks! Above and beyond customer service The ambiance is exciting being that it is 2 old converted trains for dining and a separate restaurant too! We will be back regularly!

A bright, open environment with spacious tables and booths makes this a great place for breakfast.

Pancake special

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Ocean View Restaurant

4.2(175 reviews)

0.8 mi

We had a great brunch at Ocean View Restaurant! Charday was a gem even though she wasn't our…read moreprimary server she checked on us several times and made us feel genuinely welcomed with her warmth and positive Attitude . I really enjoyed the seafood omelette. My boyfriend originally wanted the Reuben, but since it wasn't available during brunch, he ordered the crab cake sandwich instead and loved it. The fries were hot fresh, and well seasoned. We also enjoyed cranberry mimosas with our meal. We'll definitely be back the next time we're in this neck of the woods

First off, there's no Ocean View, just in case that's important to you…read more The place was cute inside and the staff was nice. Prices were higher than expected, as much as $15 or even more for some dishes. I had eggs florentine and I'd give the place five stars if my eggs were cooked. Gah! Poached eggs are not supposed to be slimy. Just no. Hubs enjoyed his food, so I just took off one point. Please. Cook your eggs. The potatoes rocked.

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Bloody Mary

Kristina's Kitchen

4.4(86 reviews)

2.1 mi

What a cute little gem. We were visiting from PA for a little vacation and when I found this place…read moreon yelp I had to check it out for myself. Thank you Barbara for your help. I tried their hot latte with oat milk and caramel syrup. I got a chocolate Croissant, an Oreo pie and 2 cake pops too try. I will say the cake pops weren't my favorite but everything else delicious. Give them a try.

This was our first visit to Kristina's Kitchen on the corner of Old Mill Road and Central Avenue in…read moreOceanview Delaware. If you are someone like me who has an anziaty problem take your meds before going to this excellent place. There is so much to choose from, so many good things to eat from sandwiches, wraps, cooking, muffins, cakes and so much more, the coffee is excellent and they also have a good tea selection for tea drinkers. The staff is all friendly and helpful very pleasant to talk to. The atmosphere is real cool from sitting outside to sitting inside in a few different rooms all nicely done, very comfortable atmosphere. This place is not a very big place so it may seem crowded but it is not, the staff keep everything moving nicely and the place is clean. During the summer months it is busier I was told but I was also told that it can be busy all year long. Love the food, love the coffee, love the staff, love the vibe If you are someone that has a hard time making choices your are in for a fun treat because there is just enough to make you try something and maybe also take something home and then you will be hooked and you will go back.

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Our Vegan black bean burger wrap is a hit!

Daybreak Cafe

4.7(44 reviews)

4.8 mi

On our way home from our annual Fenwick beach trip, we randomly came across Daybreak Cafe while…read morelooking for a place to stop for breakfast. Little did I know how incredibly delicious and awesome this lil' gem of a restaurant is!!! My family and I are sort of foodies so it takes a lot to impress us but we def were! I appreciate their health conscious approach like using avocado oil, and making all their dressings from scratch, even their mayonnaise, and offering lo-carb wraps at no extra charge. All of our food was delicious and flavorful, esp the carrot cale which speaks for itself!! The owner Darren literally walks around greeting customers at their tables, helping out the staff and making sure everyone is pleased with their meal. He told me that their pancake recipe has been in his family for 10 generations, right after getting us to-go boxes. My only complaint is that they arent located closer to my home and that i have to wait a whole year to go back!!!! This place is a must for breakfast/brunch/lunch and has earned a permanent spot our annual beach week trip!!

Service is slow, been here 3 times. Takes about 15 min for anyone to even acknowledge that we are…read moreat the table. Wait staff could at least acknowledge that you are at the table. The restaurant is super loud! Food: classic eggs Benedict is not a classic eggs Benedict, theirs is made with thin deli ham and not on an English muffin as a classic would be. Chicken Caesar salad was not good I would not recommend or go back, I think giving it 3 times is enough.

Spinach and ham omelette with grits

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Front entrance

The Station

4.1(92 reviews)

5.4 mi

We had family sunset photos at Fenwick Island State Park with our two dogs, and The Station was the…read moreperfect place to end the evening with dinner outside. We arrived about an hour before closing, and even though the parking lot was very full, we had a great experience. I immediately loved the place settings and decor. Everything was so thoughtfully arranged, especially for an outdoor patio, and it created such a welcoming atmosphere. Our waitress was friendly and attentive and quickly brought out bowls of water for our dogs. It was a small gesture, but I really appreciated that she thought of them too. We were also very happy with our meals. My son and I both ordered the tuna rare, and it was cooked perfectly. The tuna practically melted in our mouths and was absolutely delicious. My husband had the fish sandwich and enjoyed his meal as well. The combination of the beautiful outdoor setting, great food, friendly service, and genuinely dog-friendly atmosphere made it a wonderful end to our evening. I would absolutely return with our dogs for another dinner!

This restaurant was so aesthetically pleasing. I'd describe the decor as effortlessly beach chic,…read moreand the atmosphere was definitely one of my favorite parts of the experience. I ordered the tuna poke bowl, which unfortunately was pretty mediocre. The tuna just didn't have much flavor and tasted a bit "meh." My husband ordered the shrimp and grits, though, and that was a completely different story. It was perfection. I loved that they use nice, thick shrimp, and the seasoning was excellent. The service was probably the biggest disappointment. Our server seemed visibly frustrated and rolled her eyes several times, which I didn't particularly appreciate. The whole staff seemed a little off when we arrived, almost like they had just come out of a rough staff meeting and were already bracing themselves for the mid-morning rush. I'd absolutely come back because I loved the atmosphere and there are clearly some really great dishes on the menu, but I do think there's room for improvement when it comes to both the food and the service. Hopefully they take this review in the constructive spirit it's intended, because there's a lot of potential here!

Bar/ dining Room

2026 | $9 Chocolate Cream Pie - This was my wife's, and she loved it. Just the right amount of sweetness.

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Patio

The Dewey Post

4.6(105 reviews)

10.2 mi

Food was dope! Little bit of a wait to be seated, so my honey and I had to lounge until the table…read moreopened up. Music had us vibing and we stayed 2x longer compared to the other guests. We will be back fo show. BR, Pistol

Wow. Just wow. This place was so delicious. I want to go again and we just left…read more My wife got the Bloody Mary with scrapple, chicken and a waffle. This thing was a meal. I tried some of the chicken and it was perfectly cooked. Like you know how some times breaded chicken gets over done when they deep fry it? Well this was super juicy inside still. Made me regret not getting chicken and waffles. Got the frozen coffee and I like most coffee smoothies it was very coffee tasting. I'd go back just for that. For my meal I got the egg white crab meal. Man was it delicious. Perfectly cooked asparagus. Only qualm was man is it loud on there. I couldn't hear anyone at my table but I could hear everyone in the place. Could only hear the bass line of the music. Conversation was impossible. Best place we've been to so far from here.

Sweet little coffee spoon

Paper route sandwich

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Caprese

Sunny Bay Cafe

4.6(320 reviews)

12.1 mi

Maryland Crab soup excellent! Gyro sandwich delicious!…read moreSpicy Bloody Mary very tasty! Service impeccable! Great for kids! Noisy but expected with families

This is a great place to go to for breakfast. Located on the strip going to Rohoboth beach, it…read moreprovided a quaint place to allow you explore the local food. The location itself is a bit small and cramped. I had the luck to sit in a table close to the window, providing ample space. The bathroom is maintained but there is only one, so it is constantly being used by patrons. The trash can in the bathroom was a bit filled with trash but the rest was clean. Jodie was a great server. She was attentive, answered our questions and addressed our concerns. She made the experience well. She provided me with coffee refills throughout, ensuring I never ran out throughout my time eating. The food is made to order, so there is a slight wait to get your food. I bought the crab omelette. It was delicious with the crab being jumbo lump and with flavor and taste. There could be more cheese inside the omelette to make it cheesy. It was there but not fully. Definitely try it with the old bay. My family also got a crepe. It was big and with taste. It is a great place to show up early in the morning for breakfast to then prepare for the beach. Would definitely come by again when I go back to Rohoboth Beach!

Healthy Banana Split

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Bloody Mary

Sunshine Crepes

4.5(175 reviews)

0.9 mi

So-so experience. The crepes are very thick. I had the crepe Suzette and would have appreciated…read moremore sauce. For the thickness of the crepes, they were dry :-( My husband had the banana strawberry and my daughter had the strawberry which had a healthy dusting of cocoa powder. Overall, service was solid but for the food quality, I would not return.

Sunshine Crepes is a must-try restaurant at Bethany Beach. The sweet crepes are absolutely…read moredelicious, and the portions are extremely generous. They have a huge menu, offering sweet and savory crepes, coffees, and a variety of other food & drink options. Although it was quite busy, the food was done quickly and service was great. Definitely recommend for breakfast or lunch, whether you eat in the restaurant or at the beach.

Acai bowls

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Honey's At Station 26

3.7(12 reviews)

0.8 mi

Mother's Day we are in the train car dining . Absolutely charming . They have two old car trains to…read moreeat in. It does have a main dining area, I was so happy we go to experience it! The food was amazing all plates were cleaned. No take home anything all was eaten . Mimosa were flowing. Coffee rich with flavor. They serve breakfast lunch Dinner . I will definitely go back to sample. Service was amazing from host to our waiter Mikial . Pricing was great ! options were huge . And yes they are part of the Honey restaurants . Enjoy this one

Breakfast was delicious and the service was great. The owner even brought us fresh figs from their…read moregarden! Highly recommend! Five stars!

Bar seating and merchandise cart

Sausage gravy with home fries

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One of the seating areas

Frankford Family Diner

4.1(192 reviews)

9.2 mi

The breakfast was reasonably priced and portions were plenty. The western omelet was delicious. The…read moreservice was very attentive to our every need. A+ all around

I finally drove north enough along the eastern seaboard to see chipped beef gravy on the menu. So I…read moreordered it and it did not disappoint. Convenient to pull right off the highway with a very friendly staff. This is the type of nice place you'd expect to see in rural Delaware.

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Frankford Family Diner

Cream of crab soup included as soup or salad

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This is the Crab Imperial and it was scrumptious!

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Laura R.

8 years ago

My family loves the variety on the menu! Breakfast is filling, consistently good, and reasonably priced. The wait staff are friendly, professional, and efficient. The salads and soups are outstanding! The salads use fresh ingredients and are big enough to take home for a second meal. I ordered the lasagna and was amazed how delicious it was! I would definitely order that again. read more

Rudy K.

6 years ago

A Classic American diner ! Great servers and the hostess is the mostest ! Fantastic breakfasts, more than you can consume, and they even have Scrapple ! Will try them next for dinner. The locals love it and it's a must stop for any Bethany Beach vacationer. read more

Kathy S.

7 years ago

My husband and myself just had dinner at Bethany Diner. I highly recommend this dinner. The Service and the food was excellent!! I had the spaghetti with meat sauce . My husband had spaghetti with meatballs. read more

Lee S.

10 years ago

Great breakfast option at the beach. Open year round, even on Christmas Day. Opens early (6am) so really good option for early rising kids when most places at the beach are still closed. read more

Frank B.

8 years ago

Wonderful food and all the servers very nice. The hostess at the door has a great personality and always takes care of her patrons. The menu has a great variety and free parking. read more

StarWars G.

8 years ago

Good food and good service. Food is good for a diner and is mostly clean. The boys bathroom is disgusting. Mostly good but they dont have five stars because of the bathroom. read more

Donna L.

7 years ago

Excellent food, it's understandable that there is usually a wait for a table. Food is reasonably priced and service is great! read more

D B.

9 years ago

Great breakfast specials, meal was perfect, service was fast and friendly. Very happy we tried it, we'll be back!

don p.

2 years ago

Started a 3% fee for card usage...................... Disappointing................................ ......... read more

Dan S.

11 years ago

Huge portions. Big menu. Good service. Good for breakfast, lunch and dinner. BIG portions. Good prices.

Kelley B.

9 years ago

Four stars for the breakfast, which is served all day. The lunch and dinner food is not as good.

Pam A.

5 years ago

Nowhere else to eat. Food wasn't just ok. Didn't look very clean. I wouldn't eat here again.

Gwon S.

10 years ago

We have been there several times and was never disappointed. Great salads and they're huge.

Jason B.

11 years ago

Building looks pretty tacky but the food was good.

Ted S.

4 years ago

fast service, great food, and big portions

Monika S.

7 years ago

Wow

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