The crusted tuna and the pot roast were delicious. Our…read morewaiter John and the chef worked with us to avoid certain food allergies and offered slight modifications to the menu that met everyone's needs. The smallish dining area offers privacy and the quietness to carry on conversations. We still look forward to going there after many years.

I wanted to enjoy this so much more. We live full-time near Bethany Beach, but just got around to…read moretrying Off the Hook for the first time last night. The highlights (and lowlights): The service was awful: We arrived at 5:17 and were seated at 5:22. Drinks took 26 minutes to deliver and the order was wrong. My FiL clearly asked for a Pinot Grigio, but a Sangria was delivered. Cody, the server*, politely repeated that he ordered the Sangria, but that did not happen (my FiL drinks only dry wines). We waited to toast my in-laws anniversary, but had to wait another 7-8 minutes for the correct glass of wine to be delivered. There is no attention to detail in the dining room. The staff are on island time. The first appetizer arrived at 6:08--46 minutes after we sat down! At 6:20, I bussed our table. (After dinner, I bussed our table a second time). Even trying to pay the check Cody was MIA. He came by the table perhaps six times from 5:22-6:45. *There seems to be a lot of summer hires here--folks that want to hang out at the beach, but need to work to pay the rent. The training has be to incredibly minimal. I would guess no family meal, no 5-minute daily wine pairing rundown...basically no front of the house training. When the customer has to stack dirty plates and get a busboy's attention to grab them TWICE...not good, especially for the prices at Off the Hook. The food was quite hit or miss. The good: the crab bisque was excellent...really amazing! The scallop appetizer was also delicious with a base of grits and bacon underneath. However... The bad: we wanted to share the scallop appetizer and asked Cody how many scallops came with that. He said "three". The app was delivered with TWO scallops (Yes...TWO scallops for $19). They were not huge scallops...so 16/20 count. Wholesale, $18 a pound, less than a dollar each. To charge $19 for an appetizer with TWO scallops? Wow! The dish cost perhaps $3.25. A bottle of wine that retails for $15 is $30 in a restaurant. I get it, but marking up TWO scallops with some grits to $19 is insane. I asked the manager about the missing scallop. He advised that the entree came with three scallops--the app two. The entree was $39!! $39 for three scallops! If these were U/8 or U/15 scallops, I maybe could see it, but two 16/20 scallops for $19 and three for $39 is nuts. The pappardelle (appetizer portion) was completely flavorless. It was not cooked with any salt and pepper. It tasted like buttered noodles you find on a kid's menu. Adding salt and pepper (at the table) did little to fix it. My wife's pappardelle entree was equally bland. She tried mine; I tried hers. She looked right at me and said "There is no seasoning on this!". My thought exactly. My FiL had the salmon. He reported that it was tasty. While it was cooked well, $35 for an approximately 5 oz portion is again nuts. As a local, I really wanted to enjoy this meal. It was an anniversary dinner for my in-laws. $260 for four people with bad service and hit-or-miss food and the portions described is not good. I'm not a tourist. Lastly, I cannot forget to mention the FLIES. This is an INSIDE, white tablecloth dining establishment with $30-40 entrees, NOT a beachfront bar. 3-4 houseflies, accompanied by a gnat, joined us for dinner. Crazy. Bethany Beach, Delaware has limited options for dining and cars lined up 100 deep on the main road into town. This can be the only explanation for Off the Hook being so busy, so often. Tourists from NYC and Philadelphia don't bat an eye at paying $39 for three scallops. I don't know what other explanation makes sense.

As you can see from my past 3 reviews we used to visit here often when we first moved here in…read moreSeptember 2021 for happy hour or any seasonal holidays, because they always decorate during the holdidays. We have not been here in awhile. I still had one of their gift cards so we decided to eat here on Cinco De Mayo, because as I mentioned they always decorate the restaurant for every holiday. We waited about 15 minutes for the last table 41 on the right nearest to the bar to become available. I started with my two margaritas with salt for $7 each. The ambient noise here is very loud when it is this crowded. I also enjoyed my chicken and chorizo poblano skillet with chicken tingo, chorizo, poblanos and onions over Spanish rice with queso and cilantro-lime crema served with a guac salad and tortillas for $23. It was served on a hot cast iron skillet. When served my dish looked different from what was on their website. It looks like they topped the dish with queso and cilantro crema. I would have preferred what was on their website without the queso and cilantro crema on top. There might be a disconnect between the website and the kitchen. Anyway my dish was different from the normal. There was a lot of food to eat. I ate half and also took half of the skillet, the guac salad and tortillas home for my late night snack and tomorrow's lunch. Arissa served us very well. Our total bill was $77 excluding gratuity. My gift card had $51.50 remaining so I applied my credit card for my $25.50 balance due.

Music inside was way too loud. I had to yell to talk to the people across from me. Don't expect…read moremore chips than what comes first. The fajitas left a lot to be desired. I'd visit any other restaurant in town before visiting this establishment.

A couple of months ago they redeemed themselves with a lovely, attentive lunch serving!…read more Bill the manager, acknowledged the issues and short comings reviews in previous review they had been having and assured us they were addressed with the staff. Hopefully going forward things are much better than they were that particular night. Thank you!

Food is great , service was wonderful.. also has a band on Friday nights ans prime rib on Saturdayread more

Great take out good! You order and it's ready in less than 15 min. There are no seats to eat in…read morebut the food is restaurant quality food. We ordered fish tacos and tuna tartare and they both were excellent. We will def add this to our list when we come back to Bethany.

This is my go-to for delicious seafood takeout! Love the Nashville Hot Fish sandwich and crab hush…read morepuppies! Yumbo!

Every menu food item and made in house beers are a total experience requiring a…read more Daily Visit ! !$

We had an excellent lunch with our visiting family from Philly!…read moreChris, Mgr, happily greeted us upon entry and immediately walked us to our table. It was the perfect seating arrangement for the 8 of us. We shared wings and a pretzel amongst us and beers & orange crushes. I told everyone how good the burgers are and fried chicken. Everyone loves a good burger and they all enjoyed one! The kids shared a burger and chicken tenders. My wife had a excellent chicken salad sandwich Matt was our server and he was absolutely amazingly fantastic!! So attentive to all of us, especially laughing with the kids. He mad the day even better going out with a family of 8 We had a great lunch at OVB, service and food were out of this world We will back soon

Mila And Molly Are Amazing!! The Food A Must!…read more Atmosphere Is Relax n Chill A MUST GO!!!

In town for one night before the holiday weekend so it was still quiet. We saw good reviews for…read morethis small place and gave it a try without a reservation. We opted to dine at the bar and had a good conversation with the bartender who took our order. They had some exotic drinks on the menu but too pricey for my taste so I stuck with a Kolsch draft. We both ordered the tacos since we wanted something light. My wife got hers with yellowfin tuna and I got mine with blackened shrimp. Both versions were delicious and reasonably priced. The menu in general is pricey but typical for a beach touristy area near the big east coast cities.

The only thing that gives me pause about writing this review is that I am afraid there won't be…read moretables available the next time we go. This restaurant was excellent. The food was out of this world and the service was friendly, down to earth and warm. My whole family of 13 people loved it and we hope you won't go to this restaurant so that there will be room for us to go again.

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

Review for Heidaway - Bethany Beach, DE…read more It was the weekend after Memorial Day 2025--when the beach is still buzzing, but you can actually find parking and order a drink without elbowing someone in a straw hat. We rolled into Bethany Beach to kick off our summer, minus the chaos, and Heidaway was the first place that pulled us in with a wink and a steel drum beat. Right on the edge of the boardwalk, this place has big tropical energy. Think Key West meets Delaware--palm fronds, sea breeze, and the gentle background hum of fun. The outdoor seating is shaded but still breezy, like Mother Nature knows you want SPF without sweating through your shirt. And the music? Bright, beachy, and setting the scene for "yes, we are on vacation, thank you." Service? On point. From the friendly hostess to our magical waitress who somehow knew when we needed napkins, another round, or just a smile--everyone brought their A-game. No tourist trap vibes here. Just good, solid hospitality. Cocktails: We kicked off with a Moscow Mule, chilled in a classic copper mug and strong enough to make you forget your group chat's been blowing up since Tuesday. Spicy, refreshing, and just boozy enough to remind you you're off the clock. And the second drink? Let's call it the Mystery Mai Tai of Joy. We don't remember what was in it. We just know it was tropical, delicious, and made us say "we should move here" at least twice. The Food: Oysters Rockefeller - Baked to perfection, smothered in a creamy, herby sauce and topped with crispy breadcrumbs. The kind of dish that makes you lean back in your chair and toss your plate at a fireplace (if they had one) Lobster Roll & Fries - A buttery masterpiece. Generous chunks of lobster, golden toasted roll, and fries that nailed the crispy-soft ratio. They didn't hold back with the portions, and we didn't hold back either. Beet Salad - A beachy surprise hit. Sweet roasted beets, creamy goat cheese spread, and peppery arugula doing a power pose on the plate. It made us feel like we were balancing out the rest of the meal... even if dessert was already a foregone conclusion. If you're heading to Bethany and want to dodge the madness while still soaking up summer magic, Heidaway is a great spot. Come for the drinks, stay for the oysters, and let the ocean breeze convince you that everything is right in the world--even if only until Monday.

Bartender offered us Jell-O shots But when we got our check…read morewe got charged for his Jell-O shot lol Hello?!?!? Were they free??? Offered

If you want a beer and a nasty crush and bad service. This is the place for you! #no Kino because…read moreI'm busy! lol

The most amazing service I've ever received. The staff was welcoming. Everyone was enjoying…read morethemselves. The live band were taking requests. Definitely a hidden gem in Delaware

Some of the menu items are very good. Others ok. But I had something happen on my last visit which…read morebothered me, a lot. I usually sit at the bar and order a beer while the restaurant completes my take out order. This last time I ordered prime rib and a pasta dish and was told that while the pasta dish would be packaged in the kitchen for take out the prime rib would not. They would bring that to me on a plate and I had to package it for take out myself. This despite packaging prior take orders for prime rib at the kitchen.

I too attended the the March AARP monthly luncheon at Hockers Family Restaurant and I must say that…read morethe meals that were served at our table were scrumptious. We had each of the three St. Patrick's Day offerings (Bangers and Mash, Corned Beef and Cabbage, as well as Fish and Chips) and everyone raved about their meal. Some folks took leftovers home because the serving size was more than enough to eat at one setting. There were 122 people in attendance and the staff worked tirelessly to serve the meals as quickly as possible with the 4 servers that were on duty. In fact, I was seated at the very last table to be served, and we used the wait time to socialize with our tablemates. The food arrived piping hot and was well worth the wait. Speaking with management after the luncheon, we discussed how we wished we could get everyone served a little faster. They agreed. There is good news and bad news about it. The bad news - the restaurant kitchen does not have food warmers, like banquet facilities, so they cannot pre prep hot food. The good news - food is coming out "hot off the grill". Know that the servers will rotate where they start serving each month so that the same table will not be the last one served. All attendees will be served their meal somewhere between 12 and 1. The sound system does have room for improvement, but it is a "wired" system and the wires cannot be placed across the floor to reach the middle of the room (tripping hazard). One contributing factor in people having a difficult time hearing is the number of audience members talking throughout the presentation. Perhaps a greater level of respect shown to the speakers would be helpful. Hockers staff has worked with the AARP organizers making changes as needed. I personally am grateful to the Hockers family for giving us the opportunity to accommodate a much larger audience than in our previous venue. I am looking forward to the upcoming luncheon/meetings and hope that the members exercise a little more patience.