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    They put this sign up AFTER the ambulance came and took the lady away. Terrible customer service and terrible staff training
    Robin S.

    This place is absolutely horrible. Customer service is absolutely distasteful. The manager small stature guy was totally disrespectful. We went for Mother's Day a lady fell. The guy was no where to be found. We helped the family call 911, stayed with them , asked for ice and waited for the ambulance. They had to move our table for the paramedics had to stop eating. A couple behind us had just sat down couldn't eat their food because the ambulance was there. They weren't given the option to move or asked were they fine. Management never came over and said I'm sorry or anything. We asked for a courtesy apology or compensation for the time our meal was interrupted. The manager came over with a nasty attitude immediately cut me off. Will never eat here again.

    Scallop & Shrimp Risotto
    Mariano S.

    Esthetically this place was pleasing. When you walk in you are greeted by the hostess. I hope you have a better experience than I did. There were 2 hostess this particular night and they were contradicting each other. I was told we aren't doing to go orders and the other told me that they are but only in the bar area so that's what I did. I ordered firecracker shrimp tacos, scallops and shrimp risotto, chili wings, crab dip and a bacon burger. The best item of the night was the burger. Cooked perfectly and very flavorful. I can't speak much about the rest. The risotto was terrible, it tasted as if something went sour, the rice was mushy like pudding. The wings were cooked well my only wish was that it was bathed in the chili sauce. The crab dip was your standard dip, the peta bread was a nice touch. The tacos were done well, I wish it included a sauce to tie it all together. All in all the food was decent the service could have been better, when in Rehoboth beach I'd check this place out! Scallop and shrimp risotto 1/10 Bacon burger 9/10 Crab dip 7.5/10 Shrimp tacos 8/10 Chili wings 8/10

    $2 for ice! Are you kidding?!
    Lemmonhead B.

    The name and décor are confusing. Is it pirate-themed, seafood-forward, American comfort food, or a breakfast spot with a painted sunshine mural? We'll never know. We started with fried calamari. Which arrived like overcooked bread orbs. Some tentacles were there, but they also seemed melted and crunchy. The dipping sauce was surprisingly good. My mahi-mahi tacos were cold and slimy and must have sat for a long time before they were brought to the table. Service is profoundly slow, and we wondered if we had been sitting there for days. The fries somehow tasted like air, and even the ketchup was shitty. The burger had a dense, meatloaf-y chew, also dry. The crab and corn chowder soup was actually tasty, as was the seafood chicken flatbread. But then came the bourbon on the rocks -- which, amazingly, comes with a $2 ice surcharge. See pic below. If you go, bring good friends, patience, and your own ice.

    Rockfish
    Jodi L.

    We like to include a visit to Blackwall hitch whenever we are in Rehoboth! We had the fried green tomatoes, which was a perfect blend of cornmeal and crusted breading with the remoulade sauce. I had the crabcake sandwich with french fries. Both the french fries and the crabcake were crispy and flavorful. One in our party got the fish tacos. The portions were large and she enjoyed the pico and coleslaw. Someone ordered the shrimp baguette appetizer for their meal and said that hands-down, she would order that every time she came back. One of our guests had the rockfish and asked for the vegetables that normally come on the salmon for a substitution. They welcomed the substitution and it came out perfect. When you're in Rehoboth or even Baltimore, give them a try. You won't be disappointed! Our server was very attentive, and the food came out quickly.

    Crab Dip
    Hannah B.

    Food was very good. For those going in this heatwave, it is indoor and air conditioned. Stroller dropoff spot in the front when you walk in. Kids menu and crayons given, and the kids menu was actually pretty large. My kids loved the chicken quesadilla & chicken fingers. My family shared the crab dip, which was great, but the pita bread as dippers was mid. Would be better with something thinner & also add some veggies. Mahi mahi tacos were a 10/10. So were the firecracker shrimp tacos and the Apple & Brie flatbread & the chicken and peach. My margarita was too salty to even drink, but just my preference!

    Metal Rivets
    Jeanine R.

    Review Title: Check your food! I rarely leave negative reviews, but my recent visit to Blackwall Hitch in Rehoboth Beach on Friday 6/20/25 has urged me to write one. This evening was unfortunately not an enjoyable dining experience for my family and me. We planned to have dinner at Above the Dunes Restaurant which we have been to before and loved! They were unfortunately fully booked due to a busy Friday night, so we popped into Blackwall Hitch Restaurant next door for our last family dinner down the shore before we left to go home the next day. There were a few people at the bar having drinks but not too crowded and the vibe seemed pretty good for a hot early evening in June. We did not have a reservation so we were super happy when the hostess said that she could seat us right away (4 adults + 1 toddler). We sat down at the table and the young server came right over to us. She was very friendly and took our drink orders right away. The drinks and appetizers came out in a timely manner, but the entrees took a long time considering there were only a few tables sitting for dinner. When the entrees finally came, the food was the biggest letdown. My mom and sister both ordered crab cakes with rice and vegetables. When my mom took her fork to begin eating her meal, she found a very large metal rivet sitting under her pile of rice!!! The rivet was large, metal, and it had some black grease or paint from the pot it came off of on it. How the hell could the kitchen have missed that when plating her food? Wouldn't they have heard a metal clunk on the plate when they put the rice on there? Or even when they cooked the rice didn't they realize a metal rivet was missing from the pot? We told the server right away and the manager, an older gentleman, came right over to us to apologize and said that he would take my mom's meal off the bill. We did not want to create a scene, but I personally feel that our whole dinner should have been taken care of by the manager since our dinner was ruined. We all stopped eating our food as soon as she found it out of fear of finding anything else in ours. I think we were all in shock at what she found that at the time we didn't know how to react but now looking back on the incident we definitely should have told the manager to take care of the whole bill for us. After her entree was taken off ($44 for the crab cake entree) our bill was $219.00 for the rest of the food we barely touched. My sister even had the same entree that she didn't touch. Her rice was in the same pot since they both ordered the same entree. Her entree should have been comp'd as well. None of us even took our food that we stopped eating home. Thankfully, it was a large rivet and not a small one and my mom was able to spot it right away in her rice without choking on it. My 19-month-old nephew was dining with us as well and thank God a smaller piece of a rivet/ or metal was not in his macaroni and cheese and he didn't choke on anything. Could you imagine the horror. Again, I can't help but wonder how the kitchen staff missed this before sending the plate out to us. What was supposed to be a nice family dinner ended up being very disappointing and not cheap considering we found metal in our food. I hope the management takes this feedback seriously. Someone could get hurt if the kitchen staff is not more careful. Pictures below of the rivet my mom found in her rice for reference. Best regards, Jeanine Robinson

    MARYLAND CRAB & CORN CHOWDER (GF)
 Sweet claw meat, corn, potato, smoked bacon
    Ketsanee P.

    I had a chance to visit Rehoboth Beach, DE. I took time to survey which restaurant I should try. I wanted the one that serve real food, not only street food style. So Blackwall Hitch is the answer. This place is easy to find and very close to boardwalk and beach. There are giant outdoor parking lots nearby. When you get inside, you would get first impression, there is a huge dining room and bar table with nice decoration and cozy atmosphere. Of course, when you were in a sea town, you really should to try seafood dish. Blackwall Hitch's menu has not many choices but enough variety selections. First, I started to have MARYLAND CRAB & CORN CHOWDER - Sweet claw meat, corn, potato, smoked bacon. It tasted so rich and flavorful. Then I ordered TRIDENT BROILER - Crab cake, pesto rubbed salmon, shrimp, butter whipped potatoes, asparagus. Overall this dish was good especially crab cake was very delicious, but salmon w/pesto sauce and shrimps were rather bland taste. As for mashed potato and asparagus were OK. Anyway if you compare to the price about $44, I think it was a little pricey. I also tried JUMBO LUMP CRAB CAKE - Lettuce, tomato, cherry pepper remoulade, challah bun. This one was very tasty. I am not sure how much, maybe around $30. About service, the staffs was fine as a standard. So overall this trip I enjoy my meal and had a nice experience, Nothing is a big dissatisfy. If you have a chance to go to Rehoboth Beach, DE and want the restaurant that make you feel comfortable, convenient, and enjoy the food. Try this one.

    Calamari
    Beck E.

    Pretty good but a bit pricey. The inside is spacious and well decorated. My toddler loved the helm hanging from the wall. I enjoyed the kale caesar salad quite a bit. The calamari was also very good, but beware that sometimes you will be eating fried hot peppers and not squid rings. The Maryland crab and corn chowder was on the salty side however. I couldn't taste any flavors other than salt. There were enough kids' menu items that I could find something for the picky toddler. Our server Will was also very welcoming and attentive.

    Bayou Penne
    Justin N.

    A cute restaurant near the Rehoboth boardwalk. Decent food but nothing memorable. The Faroe Island Salmon and asparagus were cooked perfectly. The Bayou Penne was a little overcooked and the pasta was not al dente. Make a reservation in advance if you plan to come on the weekend as they get busy.

    Sea bass special topped with crab meat and served with fingerling potatoes and rice
    Jennifer D.

    Amazing food! Located right off the Rehoboth boardwalk. Three of us got the sea bass special and loved it! It was the best fish we had all week.

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    Food was great and Jade was a fantastic waitress. Chowder was on point and served hot . Tuna wrap was great and made to order .

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    Our server was excellent and so was the food. The wait time was minimal. It was a bit loud, but overall quite good.

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