The food was outstanding and the chef has 3 James Beard nominations There wasn't a bad thing that we ordered And the bartender is well versed in his bourbon We had the best Manhattan ever.Dont miss this hidden gem read more

Wonderful meal! Day boat scallops were best recipe for scallops I have ever had. The service (thank you Courtney) was truly thoughtful. Will be back whenever we are in the area. What a gem of a place! read more

One Coastal - Day boat scallops tasted even better than they look! - New American Near Me - Fenwick Island, Delaware

Bartenders were so friendly and talented, whole staff seemed to enjoy working there which is a nice vibe to be in, food was PHENOMENAL. So fresh and creative. Drinks were outstanding. If I could give more stars, I would! We had the Cacio e Pepe, the filet, and a strawberry shortcake dessert that was all fantastic. Will be going ev time in fenwick at least once, probably more ;-) read more

We love One Coastal. What a gem at the beach using local ingredients and a frequently changing menu that also includes some consistent hits. The cocktail menu is also innovative, delicious and seasonal. It similarly features some favorites and the mixologists can seemingly make anything you desire. We've been many times without incident, but tonight's experience compels me to write. We arrived on time for our reservation to find no tables available and we were invited by Devon the host to go to the bar for a drink. No sooner than we had sat down did he reappear to tell us that where we were sitting (the only available seats) were only available to us until the party with a reservation at the exact same time as ours arrived. We must vacate a seat for a party with a reservation, but our reservation meant nothing for the party currently occupying our table? Perhaps Devon needs some additional training but this isn't the kind of front of house staffing that a James Beard nominated chef should have. As we awkwardly relocated to accommodate the bar reservation, Devon made himself scarce. Were we offered comped drinks or any other acknowledgment of the situation? No. It's going to be a long, hot summer if this is what customers can expect from such an otherwise great place. Devon has a bright future at Grottos in Ocean City. read more

The food here is on Point. We ordered four appetizers all fabulous. We got the chicken and biscuits. We got the beets and dirt( my favorite) The crab toast and the soup. For dinner I ordered the wagu flank. Perfect cook and delicious!! My husband got an amazing rock fish and our friend got the catfish! Outstanding! Dessert was a cinnamon bread pudding and a maple pie. We were a happy group! read more

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A wonderful dining experience...sort of. Such a shame the restaurant is so noisy and the outside dining looks onto Rt 1. I'll give the restaurant a 4 star review for the sauces and food combinations. The fish and pork chops were an excellent choice for my guests. Unfortunately I ordered the flank steak, medium rare. I didn't send it back which would have ruined the mood of the dinner, but the pork chop took 25 minutes to prepare. The flank steak came out luke warm and was not at all tender. It would have been better medium or medium well as it was a bit rubbery. The server should have warned me when she indicated to my guest that she preferred the pork chop. She was a bit abrupt and talked too fast. The Parker house rolls were a bit dry, not warm and tough. I'm from Baltimore and Parker house rolls are should be warm, soft with a lovely aroma and melt in your mouth. The honey butter helped but not enough. We ordered the strawberry short cake for dessert. The presentation was lovely and the strawberries fresh and sweet, but the short cake was dry. I assume it was awarded the James Beard for the sauces and creative combinations, which admittedly were wonderful, but there are some simple things the chef needs to consult his grandmother on how to prepare. read more

What a gem....only complaint is the menu is smaller than I would like and people in my party had a hard time finding items to pick. Especially when they wanted to order a flank steak well done and the chef refused. Plus no specials; just saying....Cocktails good, bread and butter tasty..Wine ...Diamonds in Space good as well.... Crab appetizer I really enjoyed, asparagus could have been cut down a bit....just my opinion. Beet salad with cheese was good; entrees tile fish tasty, pasta...so-so, fried cat fish, not sure what our guest thought....dessert was tasty with heat ; cookies and cream. Definitely place we been to many times and will continue to support . read more

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Best catfish of all time. Seriously - this is coming from someone who has tried to find good catfish to meet the hype from friends, and until our dinner had failed! Other party members' entrees were good as well (duck and steak). Great drinks and service as well! Highly recommend - you won't be disappointed here! read more

Beautiful night and nice to walk boardwalk after dinner we are full. Take a walk to relief.

My husband and I went here for the 2nd time in early September. This place is amazing!! It's very small and tucked into a strip mall on Coastal Highway. The staff is on point- they go above and beyond. The tables are a bit tight but it's not too bothersome. I don't think I have enough superlatives to describe the food! The first visit I had scallops which were layered with corn and oyster mushrooms. Every bite is a new surprise. My second visit I got the flank steak which was the best restaurant meal I've had in a long time. It was perfectly cooked and layered with potatoes and mushrooms. There were two sauces that were to die for not to mention the chimichurri on top ! They also have Parker house rolls made in house that were so good I really feel like you can't go wrong here . I only wish I lived a lot closer! read more

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My husband and I went to One Coastal last night for the first time in years, and we will be back for another date night soon. The food is truly incredible, and you feel like you are dining in someone's home. Our server was attentive, and we were checked on throughout our meal by multiple staff. That cinnamon tequila sour was absolutely delicious, and my husband's old fashioned was fun to watch be made. The food is just incredible. Every bite was so good, and DO NOT SKIP THE BREAD!!! Omg it was amazing, truly. Add One Coastal to your next date night agenda. read more

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This place is really special. My husband and I always make sure to go here when we can get a reservation. The meals are unique, inventive, so flavorful and made with the highest quality ingredients. We absolutely love the entire experience of dining here. Every time we dine here I say I would get anything off of the menu- I really trust that everything will be good! Don't skip the parker house rolls with honey butter- they are the perfect start to what will be a fabulous dining experience. My only complaint is it's near impossible to get a reservation here in the summer if you don't book a month in advance! read more

From the moment we walked in we were treated like royalty. Our table was ready, and our waitress was knowledgeable and delightful! Her name is Chloé. The food? Over the top delicious. Can't wait to go back. read more

This is by far the best food I've had in DE and as good as the best places in DC. Chef is on point, bartenders are great. Absolutely my "go to" place along with Our Harvest and Liquid Assets! read more

What more can you say. Amazing and courteous staff. Great food always. The place to go for a wonderful meal. Never leave without a smile. Cudo's to Chef and his staff. Never disappoints. Thanks so much read more

We wanted to celebrate with special friends when they came to visit. We had to take them to this gastronomic destination. Each seasons menu rivals the last. Yum read more

Came here on Sunday evening and was able to sit outside immediately and park in the lot right next door. This restaurant was so cute and had a unique but delicious sounding menu, it was hard to pick what to order! We got the Hello Summer and Sazarac cocktails which were delicious to start as well as the beef tartare appetizer. Then for dinner we got the Cacio Pepe, the spiced rubbed ocean city tuna entree, and New Jersey boat day scallops and all were so so good! The sizes of the entrees were large without being too much. We also go a dessert in a box to go though because we were too full to eat it right away at the table. Service was fast and thoroughly informed us on what was gluten free for one person at our table who is sensitive to gluten. Overall loved the experience here and can't wait to go back! read more

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We just finished a very wonderful meal there. I was with two other family members. We ordered the pear salad, the duck, and the tuna. We shared the plates and they were all excellent. We then had enough room for dessert so we tried the apple cobbler...amazing. I've been in some very nice restaurants in the last few months, but this really was exceptional. To the point where we complemented the sous chef as the regular chef was gone on vacation. read more

One Coastal is amazing in every way. We have dined there many times. Always super delicious, always with a surprise of a new taste. Please know that you will be amazed!! read more

One Coastal - Baked scallops - New American Near Me - Fenwick Island, Delaware

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This is our second visit. We were so impressed with the food. I had flank steak and my partner had catfish. We started with a pear and greens salad. The food lives up to the hype! Service was also good and added to the experience. The ambiance can use a boost. If you are a foodie and visiting Ocean City or DE beaches, this is one of only a handful of memorable restaurants in the area. read more

All the food we had was amazing! The restaurant deserves a Michelin status! Every little detail was perfect. read more

Actually went for appetizers & wine ..We sat @ the high tops which lots of people like! It is only ok for an adult only 4ft11in. read more

Food is great but the restaurant is very small. It's expensive but you get what you pay for.

Hands down my favorite restaurant. Every time is better than the last. Always the best food I've ever had. The drinks are amazing too. Worth every penny and the wait for a reservation! And get the dessert!! read more

One Coastal - New American Near Me - Fenwick Island, Delaware

First time visit today and we are glad to have tried this gem. The service was excellent, the drinks were refreshing (The Honey Bee ), and the food delicious, visually appealing, too. We thoroughly enjoyed the Miso Tomato and Basil soup, Tuna Aquachile, Heritage Duroc Pork Chop, and Cacio e Pepe. The restaurant is a modest size with a small seating area outside and inside, along with a bar. The decor is attractive. We did not have a reservation, but were able to sit at the bar and enjoy the above mentioned without issue. Great work everyone! read more

If you love wonderful food prepared with the freshest ingredients and understand the exciting complexity of layering flavors in creative ways, One Coastal is not to be missed! The presentation is also beautifully done yet in a relaxed way. The staff is very knowledgeable and willing to explain in detail each dish we were considering. There is no other restaurant on the Delmarva Peninsula that comes close to this kind of elevated food! If I could give them more STARS, I would! We will be returning to this Restaurant as soon as we can get a reservation! I understand why it's difficult to get a reservation now! Brenda and Mickey Nocera read more

Amazing food, fabulous service, and great drinks a great place for a special occasion or any occasion it was that great

Small restaurant with creative fresh food and a friendly staff. Both the steak and the catfish were excellent. The key lime pie was amazing. Definitely will be going back. read more

The decor was great. The margaritas the best Ive ever had. The quality of the food was excellent. But the spices/seasonings were way off. The pork was insanely salty. The tuna was bland. Scallops were good. We looked to see if the chef Matt was there - he was. Not sure if he usually cooks, looked more like he was supervising. Kind of disappointed since most reviews are great. Oh well. read more

We live in suburban Philly and were visiting friends in southern Delaware. They spoke glowingly of this place, and we can certainly see why! Everything from the cocktails to the appys and the main courses was excellent. Service was friendly and attentive as well.I had the duck breast and it was easily the best duck dish I've ever had. In fact, on the whole, this was one of the best restaurant meals we've ever had. Anytime we visit our friends in the future, we will be there! (Also, I don't why yelp thinks I live in Eddington; we're from Abington.) read more

Absolutely phenomenal meal at One Coastal. The menu reads beautifully and delivers in taste even better. Farm to table uses seasonal ingredients to fit and flare around perfectly cooked proteins. I actually went to post this back in early spring when my drink included "toasted parking lot rosemary"-because yes they grow herbs on their parking lot. We went back last week and had an amazing heirloom tomato gazpacho, excellent salad using local peaches, a succulent flank steak with amazing sauces, a cacio e Pepe that was better than Italy's l, their signature Berkshire Porkchop and a cornmeal crusted catfish with beautiful accompaniment Desserts were equally uniques and well balanced The menu is fairly small so if you have a picky eater maybe leave them home. read more

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Reading the menu I thought "there's a lot going on here" but once your plate arrives you realize that it all blends together perfectly. I'm not a big scallop person, but my mom got them for us to "split" and I ate all of it - phenomenal. You can tell they put so much thought & time into the food / menu. read more

The best restaurant in the area in my opinion. Made the short drive up here from Ocean City. The food is yummy. The inside is cute. The drinks were pretty good. Delicious dinner rolls and scallops. Interesting flavor combinations. Would definitely come back if I'm in the area. read more

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One Costal was absolutely amazing. The atmosphere was such a cozy, welcoming one. The restaurant uses all local farms and resources, everything tasted so fresh. My fiancé and I did not make a reservation but there was space at the bar, we sat there and enjoyed watching the mixologist create such beautiful signature drinks. The staff was so friendly. We ordered the duck breast and pan seared Mahi Mahi. We ate every single bite. We will definitely come back again with reservations! read more

One Coastal - New American Near Me - Fenwick Island, Delaware

First rate. Top of the food chain. One Coastal is outstanding in every way. My wife brought me to this fine establishment for my birthday. Lucky us. Decor is simple but nice. The effort goes into the food. Chef Matt Kern deserves every accolade that he has received so far and I am sure there are more to come. Everything comes from local farms and you can read about each one of them on a board at the back of the bar. Begin with the Tuna Crudo as appetizer, and you will be "hooked". Delicate, melt in your mouth tuna, embedded in herbs, crunchy chickpeas, and some oils will leave you wanting more. From there, my wife chose the Seven Hills Flank Steak. How does he make flank steak so tender? Ask him. It's from top quality beef. I chose the Heritage Duroc Pork Chop. I know what you may be thinking, "you paid how much for a pork chop"? It doesn't matter. It will transform your thinking on what a pork chop can be. Dessert was Apple Butter pie. It comes to the table and looked to me like a piece of almost pumpkin pie. It is absolutely nothing like that. Just decadence in the form of food. Top it all off with a smoked Negroni and an amaro aperitif and it is a meal fit for a King. Service was impeccable and no one was trying to rush you out of the door. Chef Kern was so kind as to spend quite a good amount of time speaking with us and it was delightful. Big things to come from this young chef and we can't wait. read more

Great food and amazing service. Everything was delicious. Loved the menu and we can't wait to go back!

First I gotta say this is the best restaurant I have EVER been too. The staff was amazing, the food was incredible, inside the restaurant the decor was consistent and visually appealing. The ambiance was welcoming and very comfortable. Our waiter, Ryan, was very friendly and attentive, got the job done in a very fast manner and with some humor! I was honored to meet the chef and thank them for the awesome dishes. As well as his wife, who welcomed us to the restaurant. They are both incredible individuals and I'm happy for them for what they have achieved. The rest of staff were great! Keeping an eye on anything they can do, taking the finished plates, serving the dishes, cleaning the table and preparing it. I had the Cacio e Pepe, it was delicious, I'm a pasta person and this is one of the best pastas I've had, it was creamy and the cheese complemented the dish very nicely! The toasted black pepper enhanced the flavor. I tasted my brothers and dad's dishes as well, the pork chops were cooked to perfection, the baked sea island red peas and toasted vidalias sweet potato puree all worked together to create a flavor words can't describe. The catfish was an excellent dish that was delightful and fresh, the tomato miso gravy went great with the rest of the dish. I tasted the strawberry pop tart and it was extremely delicious. My brother when he was little loved pop tarts so this was perfect for him! If you're looking for a restaurant that has delicious food that will leave your tastebuds speechless, staff who make you leave feeling heard and respected. I 1000% recommend One Coastal. It will be an experience of a lifetime! read more

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Came in for girls night and everyone was wowed. Started at the bar with an everyone ordering different specialty cocktails; all enjoyed. Once we sat at our table we were greeted with one of the most laid back top notch servers, I apologize I don't remember a name as it's been a few months. Started dinner with the house made dinner rolls (so good!) we shared a fews apps and ordered almost all different entrees. Everyone shared bites of their meals leaving nobody disappointed. Will returns and recommend to others. read more

One Coastal - Special shrimp entree with polenta - New American Near Me - Fenwick Island, Delaware

I was trying to find a restaurant my husband and I would both like, cause he doesn't really like many restaurants in O.C. MD. I saw this place on yelp for a couple of years now and wanted to go. I didn't realize you had to make a reservation at this place and a lot of days were already filled up, but I managed to snag a reservation on our first night down there on Saturday night. It's a small restaurant so I could see why you needed a reservation. Our waitress was pretty friendly and attentive. There was some tuna dish I thought my husband would get but it had tomato on it and he's allergic. I thought he would be able to just get the tomato on the side and I could eat it, but they said it was all mixed together with the corn and other stuff so they couldn't separate it. So he ended up getting the pork chops, which was pretty good. I really liked the sweet potato purée it came with. We also got scallops as our appetizer. They were a nice size and cooked perfectly but I would have preferred brown butter on it instead of it blackened. I got the crab cake dinner. The crab cake was very good- nice sized chunks, little filler, good flavor. One of the best crab cakes I've had down OC MD. I would have preferred if it came with another vegetable instead of green beans, the green beans were ok but a little boring. I wasn't that excited about the tomato gravy with it either, but it was actually pretty good and I told my husband I want him to make tomato soup that tasted like that. It tasted very fresh and had the right balance, not too bitter but not too sweet. The grits it came with were very creamy and good too. We were pretty full and weren't going to get dessert but we caved and got some chocolate cake type of dessert, I forget the name of it. It was a nice finish to the meal. We enjoyed our meal and are definitely gonna add this restaurant in our rotation and come back some other time. read more

One Coastal - Crab cake dinner - New American Near Me - Fenwick Island, Delaware

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One Coastal is a great foodie spot - a small, fresh menu that changes daily based on local farms & ingredients. We went with a group of four, and started with some cocktails. I got the honey bee, a sweet gin drink that I really enjoyed. My husband got their take on a Negroni (with mezcal) and it was also really tasty. We shared a few appetizers, the greens & strawberry salad and the beef tartare. The star of the salad was the fresh ricotta, so rich with a nice creamy texture. The tartare was one of the best I've ever had, and it's one of my favorite things to try at restaurants! For our mains, we got scallops, the pork chop, and the tuna. Everything was delicious - the scallops had a sweet corn purée and added texture with mushrooms and shishito peppers (which I love). The tuna was perfectly seared and came with an amazing medley of fresh veggies and tangy sauces. We all agreed that the pork chop was incredible - a huge portion, perfectly cooked and the sweet potato purée was a hit. The wine list was also very reasonable. We didn't get the cacio e pepe but we saw several people order it and it looked soooo good. The only thing we felt was slightly lacking was the ambiance & service level - this is certainly fine dining level food, the service was a bit less refined and more relaxed than we expected. We will definitely be back to try more of this amazing food! We were stuffed at the end of the meal, but the dessert menu also looked wonderful. read more

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