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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.

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Ocean View Restaurant

4.2(175 reviews)

0.7 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.

Chorizo bowl

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Bloody Mary

Bethany Diner

4.0(255 reviews)

1.6 mi

I came here for breakfast with my family. We were greeted with a smile and seated quickly. The…read morehostess was friendly and helpful. The food came out quickly. The portions including the kids meals were big and the food was good. We will be back the next time we are in the Bethany Beach area.

Some diners have that magic. The food is terrible for you but it tastes out of this world because…read moreof it. This is not that place. It's fine if you're in a hurry for some food and don't feel like waiting somewhere else, but the food's nothing special. Our pancakes were dense and didn't have that magical diner fluffiness to them. (We did like that they have breakfast all day though.) It wouldn't be somewhere we stopped again, but it's fine if you're in a pinch.

Smoked salmon everything bagel layered with cream cheese, red onions, capers, and sun-dried tomatoes

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Espresso Martini

Cottage Cafe

4.0(806 reviews)

2.6 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.

Very friendly staff. Food is excellent. We've NEVER had a bad meal at the Cottage Cafe. Will…read morealways return when we are in Bethany -- which is about once a month.

Bar

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Hot sauce

Patsy's Restaurant

4.2(213 reviews)

2.4 mi

•$$$

If someone were to try the coconut cream pie from Patsy's and tell me they didn't care for it. I…read morewould cut them out of my life. It's that serious.

Food Experience We…read moreordered the tuna poke, flash‑fried whole red snapper, salad with grilled shrimp, and coconut cream pie. Each dish was excellent -- fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The coconut cream pie was a standout dessert, and the seafood dishes were cooked perfectly. Atmosphere We sat at the back of the outside patio, which was pleasant in terms of seating and ambiance. However, the location had some drawbacks: The dumpster was directly behind us, and the smell carried into the dining area. Flies were present on the patio, and it seemed likely they were attracted by the dumpster rather than the breeze. 14 Global, the neighboring restaurant, had a cook who frequently exited the side door next to our table to smoke. The cigarette smoke drifted into our eating area, only 5-10 feet away. Overall Impression While the food was outstanding and the patio seating had potential, the environmental factors significantly detracted from the experience. The proximity to the dumpster and cigarette smoke made the meal less enjoyable. Recommendation I would not discourage anyone from visiting Patsy's -- the food is worth it. However, I would caution diners about the back patio seating, as the location near the dumpster and neighboring restaurant's smoking area can affect the overall dining experience.

Soft crabs of season

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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.

Summer Salts Beach Grill

3.8(142 reviews)

2.7 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

Food was very good and very friendly service. It was very busy the night we were there and I…read morethought it was understaffed for the amount of patrons. Would recommend!

Bar area

Coleslaw

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Club chicken (fried chicken)

14 Global

4.3(402 reviews)

2.4 mi

Bar Service was good but the hostess was rude! I feel like they don't have things in order yet.read more

Great service, tasty food, tiny location. Trust me, you WANT a reservation for this spot, but it's…read moreworth grabbing. We sat at the bar and spent time trying a bunch of drinks and appetizers. We had Molly as our bartender who was helpful in offering up meal selections and she modified my drink and made it just like one I got to try in the Middle East! We didn't feel rushed, but the space is quite small, so arrive early and get a reservation if you can. Most parking nearby is paid parking through the city so double check or you can get a $$$ fine. The espresso martini style drink had beet shavings on top, something I have never seen before with that drink. It didn't really affect the taste, but it looked cool.

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Wild Boar Sliders

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Shaka Shack

3.8(32 reviews)

1.0 mi

Shaka Shack is close to Bethany Beach. My friends and I dined while waiting for our rental to open…read more They offer a bunch of fun sodas and milk shakes, in addition to a variety of American foods. I had their fried chicken taco, which came with a side of hush puppies and apple sauce. The hush puppies were delish, whereas I'd say you can skip on the apple sauce and fried Mac and cheese.

Live music and places to sit outside with games to play. There is no table service, you must go to…read morethe bar or register to order. The food took a long time to come out. I got the crab cake sandwich and I wish it came with some kind of sauce. The crab cakes were good but also could have used some kind of sauce. Clam strips were really good. There's a good variety of drinks including non alcoholic drinks.

Soft shell crab sandwich

Black bean burger

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Hooked Up Ale House & Raw Bar

3.6(265 reviews)

0.4 mi

From the start, our server Flynn met us with a huge smile and so much enthusiasm that we knew it…read morewas going to be a great evening. We ordered wings, nachos, awesome crushes , and more. Flynn made sure our drinks flowed and we will be coming back !

We stoped for an early dinner and was greeted promptly and friendly by the hostess on duty and sat…read moreus right away Alex, our server in training, came over introduced herself, told us the daily specials and took our drink order We ordered the Wednesday special " cheesesteak" along with calamari and chicken wings with Parmesan cheese All three were outstanding! Our server, a junior at UD, was the best ever. Friendly, Attentive, always with a smile The ambiance was a upscale bar atmosphere, exactly as we expected When we come back, and we will, we will always ask for Alex for our server, she was simply outstanding

Happy Hour & Music

Fish N' Chips

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Interior

Maureen's Ice Cream & Desserts

3.7(109 reviews)

2.5 mi

Great coffee, whatever you do, DO NOT order a donut. I ordered a chocolate frosted and a cinnamon…read moresugar donut and I have never in my life felt a piece of food so rock hard ever. I squeezed the donut with all my might and didn't even make a dent.

BEST ICE CREAM IN TOWN! Best COFFEE in town!!…read moreBest staff in town!!! Maureen's IS Bethany Beach! I spend the majority of my vacation at Maureen's morning and evening!! With the small town charm for Bethany Beach, the creativity of expert marketing on their social media, and the family feel of staff that makes every interaction so genuinely kind and sweet, Maureen's has been part of our Bethany Beach routine for decades now... and we love everything about them! Even their merch drops are top of the line.. and super competitive because of how loved they are by the Bethany Beach goers. CUSTOMER SERVICE SHOUTOUT - One vacation, they dropped a new shirt the week after our annual vacation, I messaged them on social that I desperately wanted it - and they personally shipped one to my house!!!! THE BEST!!! HIGHLIGHTS: French Toast Latte - an expert mix of spice, syrup, and coffee!! I got it iced with oat milk and wish I could have bought it by the gallon Three Brown Bears - toast with peanut butter, banana, honey, and chocolate chips - my family frequently wakes up to me replicating this at home - but I always yearn for it every summer from Maureen's Graham Slam Ice Cream - the Graham cracker ripple is literally the best and this is a must do ice creammmmm PRO TIPS: Always go inside! The staff here is the highlight. Talk to them. Ask for order suggestions. Thank them for being the best at Bethany Beach! No ice cream line is tooo long. Yes, it goes out the door and looks long, but you will waste an evening if you go to Kohr's or Dickey's - less flavor, inferior ice cream. The line moves fast and you can just enjoy being on vacation. Remember popular places are popular... and that's good! Shut the door while you wait! Holding a door open at an ice cream shop in the middle of summer is quintessential entitlement - the line won't cut you. Shut the door and go in when there is space.

Large latte almond milk and sugar free vanilla . Great

Latte

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Açaí bowl with granola, strawberries and blueberries

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Ruth Z.

8 years ago

Best ice cream anywhere! Wish they had tables. This is carry out only. Lots of people eat their ice cream in the parking lot.

Paul T.

Elite 16

158

210

7 years ago

The ice cream was very good. However seemed a bit sweet? Maybe it was my selection. I would go back and try again. Thanks!

Tony R.

592

104

6 years ago

Good ice cream and lots of flavors to choose from. Lots of locals love this place so the line can get big.

Hannah G.

9 years ago

I have had ice cream from here multiple times. It never disappoints and the workers are so nice

Steve L.

170

8 years ago

Sooooo good! Best ice cream in Bethany, hands down.

K. W.

12 years ago

My favorite (hidden) icecream shop !!

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