The food was enjoyable overall. I ordered the two-item platter with smoked turkey and brisket. I use that term loosely for the latter. The "brisket" was stringy and fatty, eating more like a pot roast than true brisket. That said, it didn't dampen the meal. My wife, my boys, and I all left satisfied. read more

Service was top notch! We made it to happy hour so that was a bonus. Food was really good and came out quickly. My favorite was the flat bread with the apples and pulled pork with caramelized onions. The steak on the toast was good as well. I didn't care too much for the meat in the tacos but that was personal thing as my companions liked it. The giant pretzel with cheese and mustard. On the side was really yummy too. Definitely a must happy hour stop in the future when in the area. Being the smallest Bethany Blues restaurant/bar it had a nice cozy dining room in the back. read more

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Just visited for carry out BBQ on a rainy, quiet Memorial Day weekend. I ordered a sample of chili (1/2pt), the 1/2 St. Louis rack of ribs, slaw and green beans. All were "good". The chili was tasty if a bit salty. Ribs were again, just good, They didn't seem very meaty for a St. Louis cut of ribs IMHO. I've had and prepared many a rack 'o ribs over the years and these were just ok. The smoky and the spicy BBQ sauces were excellent and this 1/2 rack needed it cuz they were kinda dried out. The best thing that I ordered was the green beans. They were fresh and savory. Dunno if I'll be back - kinda pricey St. Louis ribs should be bigger and the meat not so dry. read more

We liked this place so much - we ate here 2 nights! The first stop was later in the evening. We had to wait a little while to be seated. I had scoped out the menu and saw there was plenty we liked and prices were "normal." Added bonuses include live music and plenty of TVs with sports on. We were given warm cornbread to start off, It was really good, We knew what we wanted to pretty quickly and put our order in. Hubby went with burger the first night and smoked wings the second night. I got the half chicken with green beans and collard greens both nights. Our food was ready in pretty good time. Our waitress was attentive and efficient. We had the same girl both nights as we sat at the same table - but she didn't seem to recognize us - which is a little odd only because my hair is partly purple - so people tend to remember me. Hubby said his burger was good as was the cole slaw. He ate most every bite. The wings, on the hand, were perfectly smoked. However, like most restaurants, they lacked any good sauce selections. The sauce they passed off as hot was pretty much Frank's hot sauce. Also, he got 6 wings and couple pieces of celery and dressing - so it really wasn't a meal. It left plenty of room for an ice cream cone for him afterwards. On the other hand, my meal was absolutely AWESOME. The chicken was moist and flavorful. The first night I got BBQ sauce on it and added more from the sauces on the table. The second night I ate it plain and it was amazing and flavorful without BBQ sauce. The chicken was a little undercooked the first night but the meat came off the bone - so it was done enough for me to eat. The second night it was perfect. The green beans were perfectly al dente. They had a nice oil and salt coating. And the collard greens were to die for. I'm not sure what they were cooked in - some kind of oil/fat with incredible flavor. Needless to say I ate every single bite both nights - and that's A LOT of food. I would definitely return if given the opportunity. They also had a salad I could order if I ever got sick of the chicken. As I said, the prices are more reasonable than what we saw at other restaurants. You could get a sandwich for under $20. My entree was $28 and that's on the higher end. I highly recommend if you're looking for a good meal with decent services and prices. read more

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We saw a video for Bethany Blues on the ferry and decided to check it out. Right away we loved the bourbon bar and cool vibe. We sat at one of the hightop tables facing the bar and TVs. I ordered a Smoked Cherry Old Fashioned, and when it was delivered to our table, our server lit it to enhance the smoky taste. It only had a touch of smokiness to it which I liked. My husband ordered the Blues Signature Manhattan which he also enjoyed. I love that you can create your own BBQ combos at Bethany Blues, so I opted for a pulled pork and Carolina chopped pork combo with a side of their smokehouse baked beans and marinated cucumbers and onions. I loved everything on my plate although my favorite was the Carolina pulled pork. Everything was delicious. No dry meat here. The side of cornbread was a delightful accompaniment as well. My husband also ordered the combo with pulled pork, beef brisket, and pulled chicken. No complaints. This restaurant has a dedicated takeout window too which is great. For excellent BBQ and a variety of unique bourbons, this is the place! read more

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Spouse got ga slider and fries. Good she said. I got the recommended brisket cheese steak, not for me I should have just went with the regular brisket. Small and cozy and pretty empty off season. read more

Great happy hour and football specials in the off season. Friendly bartenders and wait staff. Huge bourbon selection. Try the deviled eggs, wings and boom boom shrimp. read more

Downtown Bethany Blues - Off season Happy hour menu - Diners Near Me - Rehoboth Beach, Delaware

Happy Hour is well done. Great bartenders. The food is also good-especially the bang bang shrimp and pulled pork nachos.

Great happy hour and love Tony the bartender. The corn bread they give you is delicious!

Great atmosphere, big TV to watch a game, staff is very friendly. Fried Pickles were really good, and the meats were ok. Brisket and Pork were dry. read more

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The "pigs on the wing," which are small (wing sized) pork ribs, were amazing. We did not want to commit to a whole rack of ribs, but this alternative to hot wings was the perfect size and they were very, very good - smoky and tender, but with some crispy bits. The brisket nachos were less successful. They were good, but were heavily cheese-forward. Just not enough of the other toppings, like smoked jalapeños or brisket. The smoked salsa was very delicious, though. read more

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The remodel is awesome with a bar in the front and a nice refresh of the decor. They have live music Wednesday thru Saturday. The staff is quick, efficient and on point. The happy hour specials are the best. The crushes and cocktails are great. The crab bisque, boob boom shrimp, devil eggs, trio dip, and steak egg rolls are delicious and nice portioned. What a great experience and we will be back. read more

It was late on Sunday September 14th, after dinner time & I was on my way out of Rehoboth, DE to head back to Montgomery Village, MD and I knew that there are very few places open to eat a late dinner Sunday night after 9 PM. So I looked on Yelp and found "Downtown Bethany Blues" restaurant and it had some of the best reviews pretty much all five stars, and was open to eat at until the kitchen's last order at 9:45pm, as it closes on Sunday nights st 10:00pm The ambiance is basically a small rectangular restaurant with a bar, and booth like seating on the right hand side of the restaurant, with tables that are high up and reachable for eating with chairs right across the table, to be able to seat 4 people. There are 3 of those tables. Some diners complained about the height of the table cutting into them on the booths and the lack of space. On the back of the bar which is on the left hand side, those seats and tables on the right side are looking across at huge screen televisions above the bar, and a couple televisions if one seated there looks to the right hand side and is seated at those tables and viewing to the back of the bar which would be looking to the right of the location of those tables. Because I was there on a Sunday night at 9:10pm, the football game of the Atlanta Falcons vs. the Minnesota Vikings was playing on the televisions. But note, at least every single TV in there was playing the same game, so there was not more than the 1 same game playing. Most likely they are always airing a sports TV show. It is very much a sports bar atmosphere, so I would not necessarily say it is kid friendly. It is definitely more geared towards sports fans of any age maybe including boys & girls as they get older. It is VERY LOUD in there, between the televised Sports and any chit chat. As I carry a pair of concert ear plugs on me, I put them in my ears and the noise was not as irritating. One Senior couple reviewed that this place would not be comfortable for Senior citizens. It says that they take reservations [I think it is via Open table] but I also saw reviews from people who said that they had shown up & for their table reservation & were still not seated for a while. The food I thought was very good. On Sunday nights and/or Sports days, there is a special menu. For only $15 I got a huge special read more

Maybe new but did not hear about this awesome place. Great happy hour. One of the few places that is not focused on fish and seafood. Tastes and smells were delicious. Ribs and brisket a big hit. read more

Many years ago we visited the location in Bethany and thought the BBQ was dry and not worth the drive. Walking by the location in RB and smelling the aromas of meat smoking prompted me to give them another chance and I'm so glad we did! We went for their Fathers' Day special, which was $29 for all you could eat BBQ and sides. I was very pleased with everything sampled. The brisket was cooked just right, pulled pork tasty, and the smoked sausage had a nice balance of flavors. I had several helpings of their ribs, which were cooked perfectly. The portions were large and had a nice presentation. While the meats were great, the sides were average. Mac and cheese at a BBQ joint should be top notch, but was just plain here. Another highlight is the bourbons they have in stock! A very large list of bourbons and an even better selection at the bar that is not on the list. I did a flight of single barrels. The bar manager came out to check how I liked them and then brought us a sample of single barrel Knob Creek they chose just for their restaurant. This attention to customers and pride in the restaurant is what made us come back for a second visit (at the bar) during our stay. They make a mean old fashioned and Manhattan along with giving generous pours of their bourbons. I highly recommend Downtown Bethany Blues BBQ in Rehoboth for their BBQ and also their bourbon selection. read more

Sat at the bar for lunch so that we can watch the Michigan game, husband was perfectly happy to let me take advantage of daytime happy hour here. I had to make me a tequila drink with a punch, while he had a $5 Dewey beer. Although the birra taco is on the happy hour menu, I ordered the meal so I could get the side dish of street corn too. While I really love the meaty tacos, and the consomme was wonderful, the streetcar and was bizarre uncooked in a strange thick glop of a sauce. I actually had to double check to make sure that it wasn't flour they thickened it with, but it was cornstarch and safe for me (but not palatable). He had a brisket sandwich that was absolutely enormous! The smoke brisket was piled with french fried onions, a beautiful dish with a side of potato salad he did really like. I would call this a mixed bag of a meal, but the meat here is absolutely stellar. read more

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Let's get service out ofbrhe way first - just perfect. Our server really knew the menu, was friendly and efficient and she made sure to time the delivery of the main course after appetizers perfectly. They have an amazing selection of bourbon at very reasonable prices. We started with brisket egg rolls that were to die for. I chose fall off the bones ribs and succulent brisket amd my guest had pulled pork and chicken that were heavenly. A array of sauces including a Carolina mustard sauce were fun to try; I must admit they weren't needed, just fun. We brought home a couple bowls of chili which were great. Go back? Worth the trip to Rehobeth Beach altogether. read more

Emily and Z were wonderful - great HH services - highly recommended - best HH in downtown rehoboth beach

It was hard to find open lunch off peak season just after 2pm. We stopped in here randomly and the service and food was great! Good drinks too, including mocktails! read more

Went for HH with friends. Great prices, great drinks and all of the food was delicious! Plan on going back many times this winter. Highly recommend the deviled eggs!! read more

This was our second time to the new location within a week, and we thought the first visit was amazing but today was even better. Chris took care of us at the bar and he was super attentive and also a blast. Food was dynamite, and the bar is beautiful with the huge whiskey display. 100/10 recommend!! read more

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While walking down Rehoboth Ave, I got a whiff of barbecue and followed it right to this place, dragging my husband with me (who is not as big of a bbq fan as I am). This place surprised me when walking in, as it is quite lovely, which you don't always expect from a bbq place. There was plenty of seating between the "dining area" and the bar area. Now, let's get to the good part: the food. Everything we had was delicious, fall-off-the-bone, hot, and fresh. This place had a selection of pulled meats and ample sides to go with it, giving the diner a lot of variety to choose from him, which helps someone like me who doesn't eat a lot be able to order something different from my husband who has unlimited stomach space. Overall, loved this local barbecue spot! read more

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Who would have known this type of BBQ is coming out of Rehoboth Beach!! Completely blown away by the rich flavors of the meat coming off the pit. The Carolina pork!!! The brisket kielbasa!!!!! Ground and smoked in house, off season! Come on!! The smokiness and level of seasoning is unmatched. Not to mention the happy hour offerings. Each staff member was incredibly friendly. I can't wait to come back!! read more

Food was okay. Workers are amazong. The bar is very nice and the drinks kept flowing. read more

Downtown Bethany Blues - Diners Near Me - Rehoboth Beach, Delaware

Stopped by for a later dinner. Sat at the bar. Tony the bar tender was friendly. The pulled pork Ruben was great. Wife said the pulled chicken was the best she's ever had. The only suggestion I'd offer is to add a regular sauce as an option, but I liked the options they had. We didn't know what to expect walking in, and it turned out to be a great choice. They had a DJ that night, but the volume was similar to a radio station playing, so we were able to talk at the bar at normal volume while watched playoff baseball on the TV. read more

Well ... some good and some not so. Our family decided to try this place and walked away with mixed feelings. First regarding the meats. We tried several. From the chopped pork and the kielbasa (which were both done well), to the brisket (which was a little dry). The surprising part of this experience was that this place did not really offer a sweet BBQ sauce (which I like). And the rest of the sauces we tasted were not inspiring. Off to the sides, we enjoyed the cole slaw and BBQ beans, but the mashed potatoes and corn were not all that. One more thing ... while seated during our meal, we noticed that the environment was pretty loud despite the restaurant was not being full. The management needs to consider applying some noise dampening features to offset all the hard surfaces reflecting and amplifying the sound. Although the service was great, with so many great food choices in the town of Rehoboth Beach, I think this one does not make the list for a return visit. read more

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Us locals stopped for a happy hour bite. Did'nt like beer selection. Decided to order a cheesesteak to share with husband. OMG! I have never seen such a small cheesesteak in my life. Managers comment was well we want to keep the price down. Ordered bierra tacos and they were deep fried and awful. Won't go back. I would pay more for a decent and fair amount. $10 for a small 6" and chips. Good luck on keeping the summer people happy, but us locals expect a little more especially in the Winter. ​ read more

The brisket and the corn bread are excellent. Very pleasant surprise. We ordered online, and the order was ready on time.

Service was OK. I really enjoyed the veggie bowl!! Great flavors. My wife got the brisket and also enjoyed it. The ambience is interesting. I think the lighting is off and it did not have the typical bbq feel to me. We would go back for sure, though. read more

Downtown Bethany Blues - Veggie bowl - Diners Near Me - Rehoboth Beach, Delaware

Service was great! The place is small but accommodating. The food is smoked well as BBQ should be. Delicious cornbread served free at the table. If you like Crushes, They make a big variety. read more

Made it down to the wire, here is my entry for the worst bbq of 2024. Oversmoked dry brisket, was there an option for moist brisket it wasn't given to me? The fact that you charge an extra $3 for brisket in combos is a joke. The fact that after I sent mine back and the waiter and the manager both agreed it was dry, you sold it to the 4 people next to us, stating you were a "brisket guy". Terrible. The babyback ribs were butchered by a blind person. Who doesn't like a mouthful of bone fragments with their ribs? And bland is an understatement if you compare them to the way oversmoked brisket. I understand its the off season, doesn't give you the right to serve off food. read more

This place is excellent and also family friendly! First time here, and was greeted very pleasantly, and offered a table that we requested. The waitress and the staff were very understanding and nice to our crazy toddlers. The brisket was our number one pick out of everything that we ordered. There was a great selection for the kids meals and they were a good size for the kids. The only negative was that the chicken that came on the bone looked a little red which made me too uncomfortable to eat. The staff assured me that it was cooked, but they also graciously took it off the bill. I probably wouldn't order that again or if I did, I would request well-done Overall, this was an excellent dinner, so glad we stumbled upon this place, and will definitely return on our future Rehobeth visits! read more

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The minute we walked in the door (with a reservation) we were "greeted" by a very large and unpleasant host who scowled when he couldn't find the reservation.... Place was far from busy to be honest. He couldn't bring himself to look up from the reservation list he didn't seem able to read, scowled., and pointed us to a hi top.... To the owner: if your goal is to chase customers away, you succeeded. read more

Brisket was dry- with absolutely no flavor- baked beans were good !! But over priced and I should have made my own - didn't have time- this is why u go south for real barbecue!! Won't waste money again read more

Their happy hour is the best you can find anywhere in Rehoboth in my opinion. This new downtown location is awesome, and Chris was outstanding. The food, service and prices are unbeatable. We also enjoyed the live music. read more

Stopped in before a show, nicely remodeled. Excellent service, friendly staff. Crab cake & brisket dinners were very good. Definitely return! read more

My friend and I had an amazing lunch at this Bethany Blues location in Rehobeth! She told the waitress she is gluten free . The chef personally came out and talked to us to give her options. I got the Turkey club and a Bloody Mary. We both agreed our meals were delicious!! Will be back!!! read more

We were going to be in Rehoboth for Mother's Day weekend and needed a brunch spot for Mother's Day. My daughter found this place and at first I was dubious... "BBQ? For Mother's Day brunch?" Sometimes mother doesn't know best. My kid was right on point with this one. Their brunch menu is exceptional! Lots of sweet, savory and oh-so-delicious meats! We ordered a feast! The cornbread pancakes were so delicious! Buttery with a slight burst of corn taste! We also got the skillet with eggs, cheese and pulled pork. Oh my! And the star was... well... nachos! I KNOW! But they were so good! Guac, salsa, sour cream and all of the cheesy goodness with brisket ! Our service was exceptional with a manager that checked on us and gave such nice attention to our table. And when we saw the sandwich board with two dollar mimosas we all remarked that it would HAVE to be mostly orange juice with a splash of champagne. We were wrong. The drinks were perfect! This was a great choice. We are often in Rehoboth and this will definitely be a stop every time. It's hard to find the good stuff in Shore towns. Just want to let you know... this is a good one read more

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Wonderful wonderful food! Appetizers, entrees and drinks were delicious, and our waitress (Sydney S) was so friendly and helpful, and she made our experience so much better! Absolutely great night, definitely coming back again! read more

Our family recently had lunch at Downtown Bethany Blues BBQ in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. Our waitress asked if there were any allergies. Two of us are gluten sensitive. When we told the waitress this, she immediately informed the manager who then came over and gave us a complete rundown on what foods on the menu were safe and made suggestions on how to order to avoid cross contamination. We have never had such a thorough explanation given about a menu. It was obvious that the manager was well educated about this issue. The waitress was outstanding as was the manager. Fantastic experience and great food! read more