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

Just recently moved to area and this came up as a recommendation for great burgers. We went and it…read morewas a fun relaxing, friendly environment. We ordered crab balls and wings as starters which were amazing and then burgers which were a good size, tasty , filling and came with fries, tater tot's or chips. I went with fries - delicious and he chose tater tot's which were as expected. Definitely looking forward to going back and trying other options.

Riverside offered friendly service on a quiet midday visit, with unexpectedly good food by chef…read moreSean Lasher. The big boy Mac and grilled cheese with brisket made my husband very happy, as was I with the flounder fish and chips- absolute standout: the best collards we've had in ages! Cold beer- good food- friendly folks- check it out!

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.

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

They have a mostly new staff and they are so welcoming. Someone at the door says hi and I get…read moreservice quickly. In the past I could wait 10-15 minutes to even be acknowledged. It can be a little loud sometimes, but the outside will open soon. Thanks PP!!

Great locals place! Mozzarella sticks and potato skins were awesome. Free bingo on Monday nights.read more

it all starts with the beer- the pour. your bartenders…read moreshould be able to pour a nitro without giving me 3-3.5" of head! to put a beer in front of me (I am a bartender), like that sets a bad tone!!!! food was average: hummus wrap was 2% hummus & 80% lettuce But again, at a brewery it begins with the beer!!! I would t go out of my way to return, I'll stick with Dewey or Dogfish!

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

We went for valentines for their pre fixed menu. I assumed it was going to be just alright but…read morehonestly pretty blown away. All food had outstanding flavor and all things were cooked perfectly. The short rib rub was thoughtfully done and you didn't even need a knife to cut though it. We also loved the creativity of the fruity pebbles in the dessert. Wait staff was a bit slow, sea bass was a bit dry but amazing skin on it, and the price was a bit high ($80) and that's coming from someone who lives in DC. Overall great place for a special night.

We debated whether to write this review because we genuinely love Bethany Beach and want local…read morebusinesses to succeed. However, after experiencing the same issue twice since March 2026, we felt compelled to share our experience. We made a reservation for five people at 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 31, specifically requesting outdoor seating by a fire pit. We arrived early, at 5:20 p.m., only to be told that outdoor seating is essentially "first come, first served" and that all of those tables had already been taken. We were given two options: sit near the side of the building by the trash area or leave. This was especially frustrating because Ocean 99 accepts reservations through OpenTable, yet we were told that seating preferences are not really honored and that it operates more like a first-come, first-served system. When we expressed our disappointment, the situation became even more uncomfortable. Our waiter appeared visibly frustrated, dropped a bundle of knives near our feet, and told us that we were upsetting him because he was very busy. He then informed us that we needed to decide immediately where to sit or simply leave. Being told to "sit down or leave" is not the level of hospitality we expected. So, we chose to leave. Fortunately, we walked less than 50 feet to Harvest Tide and had an absolutely wonderful evening. The staff was welcoming, the service was attentive, and we were seated with a beautiful view overlooking Bethany Beach. In fact, it turned out to be one of the nicest dining experiences we've had in the area. The filet mignon was outstanding. So, in a strange way, thank you, Ocean 99, for introducing us to Harvest Tide. While we were disappointed by our experience at Ocean 99, we discovered a restaurant we'll happily return to again and again.

Three adults and two children enjoyed a great lunch on December 27…read more Kids meals had chicken tenders and curly fries, which were great, adult meals were buffalo chicken wrap, fabulous, and buffalo chicken salad very great. Other adult meal was the tenderloin sandwich which was also very great. Service is excellent very cozy local bar / restaurant highly recommend!

So happy to be back at Flip Flops, awesome Happy Hour and the food is absolutely delicious. Had…read morethere Lazy Wave Tuna Tower absolutely delicious a must try.