Ate here in August during our vacation in Bethany. Have been here many times before in years past. I wonder if the chef doesn't work on Monday nights (likey to be the case since this is typically their day off). Service was slow to start (15 minutes to get our appetizer). Once that came, eveything quickly followed. We had calamari to start. Half legs and a few rings. Can you say frozen? Marghertia pizza for dinner. I guess they forgot the tomato sauce on this pizza because it was a white pizza with some tomato slices on it. Shrimp Fra Diavolo tasted as if it hada half bottle of hot sauce poured on it. Lesson learned. Don't go here on Monday nights and perhaps never again.

4 Stars for the food 1 Star for the service We made a 7:00 p.m. reservation on July 4th and actually got seated at 7:00 p.m. No complaints there. The menu had nice variety for both the adults and kids. Unfortunately we made one huge mistake. Both my wife and I asked for veggies instead of pasta with our entres. That seemed to give the waitress real indigestion. She checked with the kitchen and told us the best they could do was give us a 1/2 salad each instead of the pasta. Then we asked for French fries instead of pasta for our son's grilled chicken. French fries were on the menu, but with the chicken tenders, not the grilled chicken. She suggested that we order chicken tenders instead (which my son doesn't eat) and that she would have the chef grill them instead of batter them. I suggested that she give us the grilled chicken and figure out how to get us the fries instead of the pasta. Once she returned with our drinks we did not see her again for about 45 minutes. She spent lots of time chatting with another table. We were about to head out the door to Five Guys at that point when our food suddenly appeared. The food was great, as it always is at Isabellas, but I recommend carry-out over eating in the restaurant if you have any dietary issues. They seem to give much better service over the phone than in person.

We disagree with the comments previously written about the DiFebo Resataurants. These are resatuarants that have been in the Bethany area for close to 19 years. The food is outstanding and the customer service is the best in town. I have also seen specials that are for "in house only" and that must be their policy for to - go specials. To bad you have turned your back on such fine establishments, We know the food industry is a tuff business and this family does it the BEST! Foodlvr, PA

We tried to eat at this place the other night - walked in at 7:30 on a Thursday night. The owner told us we could wait outside and a table might be available at 8 or 8:30 - she was actually pretty unpleasant but obviously highly stressed out & for various reasons we hung on altho there was not the any effort made on her part to be courteous. We waited for an hour on the sidewalk (no drinks available). I went in at 8:00 to check & the owner said I should just go back outside & they'd let us know if/when we could get a table. My daughter went in twice to use the bathroom. At 8:25 I went in to see what the status was. The owner put her face in her hands (she had done this at least twice before this time) and got really nasty. When I asked if another table might be available she accused me of trying to tell her how to run her business. She complained bitterly that we had "kept coming in" to check on a table & finally told me that I was "really annoying" & should find another place to dine. This - after having sat outside quietly for an hour. I am not kidding. It was without a doubt the WEIRDEST exchange - totally unexpected, totally off the charts of any kind of normal. The odd thing was that it was so weird that I didn't even get angry - it was a little scarey & we just backed out & were happy to eat elsewhere at that point. The food may be great - I will never know & really my point here is that its not all about the food. No real professional restaurant treats as enemies people who want to wait an hour+ to pay hundreds of dollars. And even if you can cook, if you are routinely reduced to putting your head in your hands and insulting your guests you shouldn't be in the restaurant business at all. The food may be "New York", and even tho New Yorkers can we rude, this was a really ugly experience & no food would have been worth it.

The family just came from Kingston celebrating dad's birthday. At dinner, we overheard a customer say to his server that this place rivals all New York restaurants, and he is right. I've eaten at some of the best restaurants in New York and DC, and this place ranks right up there with them. The food is out of this world! The service is outstanding. Because it's small inside, your server can dedicate all of his or her attention to you. When the food arrives, you can immediately see that it was meticulously prepared. This place deserves 5 stars. Probably one of the best restaurants I've ever visited. Appetizer reccomendation: stuffed shrimp. Dinner: softshell crabs.

Of the 3 times that I have been to this restruant I have loved it. We usually go for our anniversary in november and have to make a reservation. The only thing with that is, there isn't a cosy place for 2. It's small and the tables are very close. But the food is great!

One of my favorites...the tuna is always delicious and the caesar salad is one of the best around...great service, delicious food, and a spectacular wine selection!

It does not surprise me that they are padding these reviews. We tried it last night as we heard they had changed ownership. Stil same old problems. For the prices $32 average entree. $10 for soup) should be better service and outstanding food. Restaurant is frentic, service is spotty, and food just good, not great.

We had another great experience at Sedona last night. My husband and I really enjoyed the Shrimp Margarita Appetizer Special. Never disappointed, always delighted at Sedona.

food too expensive for the restaurant not to accept American Express card.

I was not sure what to rate this restaurant. Our most recent experience was five stars for food, two stars for service. (Last year I would have said five stars for food and five stars for service except for unfortunately having had a dish of food dropped upon me.) This year, the food was great. I particularly recommend the seared scallops entree, which was delicious. I do not recommend the crab cakes, which were too salty and spicy and somewhat dry. The halibut entree special was great, as was the tuna. The house salad and Caesar salad were both delicious. But the service was shockingly amateur. It is the height of the season (July 20), so there is no excuse for inexperience, especially in a place as formal and expensive as this restaurant. None of it was as serious as dropping a plate in someone's lap; all of the missteps were small things that added up to minor annoyance that you don't expect in a place like the Oak Arbor Inn. Some of the more egregious errors include: forgetting to bring bread; forgetting to ask us if we wanted water; forgetting to show the wine bottle's label to the customer before pouring it; serving the water from the end of the table and reaching way across someone, even though the person getting served was easily reachable; serving the wrong entree to someone; giving a wrong description of the special (she said it contained pears, which it did not); forgetting to ask us if we wanted more bread after the bread was gone; forgetting to ask whether we wanted coffee with dessert; forgetting to bring utensils for the desserts; and last but not least - a small thing but highly annoying - bringing five mints with the bill to a party of six. (Another thing which is common but nonetheless annoying is addressing the customers, who included a couple in their seventies, as "You Guys".) She was a very pleasant person but her training was woefully inadequate, or else she was just really "off" that evening. None of this managed to spoil a delightful evening, however. If you are ready to spend a lot of money, you will have a very nice dining experience at the Oak Arbor Inn.

Lobster Ravioli is to die for! Also, the crabmeat martini appetizer is out of this world. We didn't feel rushed like we do sometimes this time of year. Carpooling is a must, the parking lot fills up fast. That is about the only thing negative that I can say.

I'm giving Lisa a 5...that was amazing. My family's been at these beaches since 1952, and each year the "summer guests" just get more and more obnoxious. Lisa simply said what needed to be said...when my family and I read her comment, we couldn't stop laughing. If you don't like her restaurant, simply leave and find one you like more...of course that would probably be quite impossible because it is impossible to please vacationers. Cut her a break...she owns two restaurants that are successful. To the woman who said she'd worked in the industry for 12 years...try opening up two restaurants and serving "renters" for awhile. Your outlook will be quite different.

Wow! If the owner of the establishment has the attitude of 'if you don't like it then leave' I can't imagine the attitude the staff has. I think I will skip this resturant and go elsewhere. And yes, Lisa, I worked in the resturant business for over 12 years. I know it's tough, but a business doesn't survive with a crappy owner attitude. Your customers write your paycheck. Without us there is no DiFebo's.

I have to say I'm a bit shocked at what Lisa said myself... And of course you she admits to writing her own review after she was called out on it.. But I'm curious.. if you are so willing to admit that you reviewed your own restaurant.. Why is it that you put PA behind the name? I will say that over the past four years that I've been to Difebos twice.. The first time was a disaster.. I took party of four on a Sunday morning in November I believe for Brunch... There were only two other tables in the restaurant.. We waited 45 minutes for our food.. I politely told the waitress that it appeared that they were having some trouble and that if we didn't have our food in the next five minutes we would take our check... Shortly after that, Jeff came to our table and said "if that's the way you feel, maybe you should leave now, we are short staffed in the kitchen today". Well that might fly with some people.. But I'm a CIA grad myself and also own a restaurant (very succesful one at that).. If you cant handle three tables for Brunch by YOURSELF, let alone with someone else.. you got some issues.. Then to tell a table that's waited patiently for almost an hour in the off season to go ahead and leave... I just scratch my head... I've traveled all over the world and worked in allot of differnt places as well.. That experience is still etched in my memory as one of the worst, and it was four years ago.. To top it all off.. the waitress gave us our check for our drinks! Last year I went with another group of people that wanted to try it, I was a guest.. Service was excellent, we were a party of 5, 5pm on a Friday in May.. Everyone got their food except me.. Mine apparently was dropped on the floor.. OK. I can understand that.. I waited another 15 minutes, most of my party was done eating, when I got my meal.. It was mediocre at best.. But I was still charged for it, not even a discount or appology from a manager. In my restaurant if you are inconvenienced because of our mistake, you don't pay for your meal.. I want my guests to come back again. Oh well.. I just wanted to throw my two cents out there, simply because I don't think is was appropriate for Lisa to make the comments that she did.. And yes it is a very tough business, probably the worst there is for the profit margin involved and most people don't realize that.. They think that if your parking lot if full all the time, that you are making money by the truckload.. Well, I can tell you that even the best operations only average a 15% margin on a good day.. But I don't agree in blasting my guests for expressing their opinion, and I agree with the other reviewer, we don't get it right all the time, and it's not fair to the one person in a hundered that we screw up on.. It's not their fault that they drew the unlucky card that night.. I see it as my responsibilty or my staff's to go out of their way to make up for it though... And if they still leave upset, that is their choice and they have every right to do so. Cheers...

terrible. small selection for the menu and awkward dining experience with people very close together.

may go again to see if it still stinks. wasn't good

Patsy's, located in downtown Bethany, is open only "in season", but typically has very good food with a "Key West" seafood bent. The menu is a bit limited, but the selections are enough to satisfy most diners. There is a small inside dining area and a larger plastic emclosed and sheltered outside deck area.

2 is generous and only because Bootsie is such a cutie. That aside, the ribs were weak at best. Yes, they've been passed over natural wood charcoal, but they were otherwise steamed to warm and smothered in a commercial barbeque sauce that seemed to be Kraft (albeit the Sysco version). Honest, we know our sauces. Otherwise, sides were ehhh and the chicken was OK to dry. Sorry Bootsie, you need to do better. (and we don't mean your lovely demeanor!)

I have tried practically everything that Bootsie's BBQ offers. It is all great. Judy, (Bootsie) the owner, is a kind, wonderful person! I enjoy the chicken, ribs, and they have great fries! If it wasn't great, people would not be standing in line! If you have never stopped, it is time to do so.

I'm from the deep south and this is not real barbeque. They use CHARCOAL. Real barbeque is made with WOOD SMOKE--low and slow. Their pulled chicken is ok in a pinch. Dont bother with the pork or beef. Sides are ok. Pie is not homemade as far as I can tell. And it is all very pricey for what you get. I can walk to Bootsie's from my house but I dont even bother.

The best you will find in the area. Make sure to heckle the hostess, she's a hoot. If you are looking to experience an authentic crab house, this is your place. The waitresses are hit or miss, but usually provide ample service. Crabs and clams were both sweet and worth your time. Be cautious about soft shells, they did not live up to our expectations. This place is all about old time authentic Md Blue Crab and Beer!

We just went there this past saturday for CRABS. The Best I have ever eaten. They were the same price as every where. we got the extra large. for $80 a doz. it was well worth it. the crab soup is good too. Didn't care for the hush puppies. BUT... OH MY GOD ...the crabs were great!!!!!!! GO you won't be sorry. do go for the all you can eat. anywhere. they are not worth it. go to Micky"s for the crabs.

This place used to be called Mick and Mike's. It was good then as well. The crabs are better in the spring when they import them from Louisiana. Generally, the all you can eats are marginal. I would just spend the extra money and go for the jumbos every time.

2/3 is a more fair rating. Great atmosphere despite the long wait. Good beer selection helped pass the time. Food was average, however not smoked as previously advertised. Chicken was a bit on the dry side however more than edible.

A co-worker recommended this resturant for their 'smoked ribs'. I ordered the rib sampler and was dissapointed. The ribs are covered with a sweet glaze that has no flavor. The service was excellent, however, and the atmosphere was ok for a beach resturant. I have searched high and low for smoked ribs that can compare to Durham's Ribs in MD. Alas, pork york Bethany Blues pales in comparison!

They are ok. I don't rate the ribs more than a 3. I do like the atmosphere.

Let me start by stating eating out is a hobby. Being generous, this place was terrible. The service was far below industry standard. The stuffed mushrooms (priced at $12 for 5) were so bad we did not eat them all. Appetizers came before water and to beat, the cheese on the onion soup was not even melted. I would not recommend this place. Do not waste your time thinking twice about eating here.

We were very pleasantly surprised with our visit at the Royal Zephyr. The food was delicious, the waiters very pleasant and we thought the food was very reasonably priced especially for this time of year. My husband had the meatloaf which he said was great. I had the salmon which was moist and had an excellent dill sauce with it. The sides were very tasty also. We definitely plan to go back and hope it is open during the off season.

When you own a business, it is your responsibility to be as kind as you can to your neighbors and the town you do business in. When the bell outside is being rung at all hours of the night and tonight 7-17-08 the train whistle is being blown at 8:45pm and then again at 9:00 pm. Do you think the local people who live here want to hear this all night. We have children sleeping and have worked all day serving the same tourists that are now at your restaurant. Maybe we should send them somewhere else when they want to know where they can get a good meal!

My wife and I have been going to Fat Tuna for several years. We go often for the Sunday Brunch which is the best around here. When friends come to town they always want to go for the Brunch! I'm surprised they do not market their menu for it better; it is fantastic in my opinion. We have been there for dinner quite a few times as well, primarily in the off-season. I find the noise level too high to have quiet conversation over dinner, so we go on the early side. We have never been disappointed with the food or the service.

We just had dinner at the Tuna the other night and I went in to give a 5 star review when I found that some idiot had posted a 2 star gripe instead of taking care of it right then and there as a real man should do. Steve, You will never please all the people all the time. The Tuna is the best, by far, and don't let some idiot ruin your day by telling you otherwise. And to think that you would take so much time out of your busy day to write a rebuttal to a 2 star. Just forget it and keep on cooking. We eat out a lot, and there are about 6 restaurants that are at the top of our list, but the Tuna is #1.

Once again I feel that I need to respond to the last review that we received. I appologize for having to reply in this manner, but this site does not provide a resource to respond to reviews or the reviewers. I've requested this option several times from the good people that volunteer their time maintaining this site, but it hasn't happened yet. Quite honestly, if they don't want to provide it, it's their perogative. If you look at most of the popular review sites, they provide a means for the business in question to at least address the review, and some go as far as to let you contact the reviewer(which I think should be a choice that the reviewer can make). Anyway, it really isn't fair for a business not to be able to defend itself or to at least try to explain what someone has experienced or perceived. I'll get on with it... This is in response to the review posted by "Bethany West 30 years". First thank you for your business and your feedback.. After reading your review, I was shocked to see that you had only given us two stars. I do appologize for the hostess' behavior upon your arrival. It's not the way they are supposed to be greeting our guests and she should have pointed you in the right direction for the lounge. I promise you that has already been addressed. As for the plastic cups, we use the cups to reduce our impact on the environment. By using those cups we reduce the amount of waste water we generate by almost 3000 gallons per week, and they are made from recycled plastic. I was suprised to see that you felt that we didn't have a wide variety of things to choose from on our menu and feature sheet aside from seafood. I only say this because one of the compliments we get on a regular basis is on the variety of items we try to carry.. We offer a full selection of pastas, three different steaks, and several chicken choices, as well as ribs, sandwiches, and numerous entree salads. Once again, I was suprised to see you say that you couldn't bring a large group or kids to our restaurant. Again, we always seem to be a destination for large parties and for families. I'm going to assume that you don't have small children if you think $6 for a kids meal served in a full service restaurant is expensive. A happy meal at Mickey D's is anywhere from $3.50 - 5.50 depending on where and what you get.. So for a small percentage more, we provide a fresh, homemade kids meal with a beverage, and ice cream, served to you at a table by a server. We get comments all the time from our loyal guests about how much they and their children love coming to the Tuna... Lastly, and I guess this goes back to the two star rating.. I don't understand how you only gave my staff and restaurant two stars when you used the following adjectives to describe the food: Delicious (twice), Superb, Yummy, Delightful, Huge, Large, & Exquisite. Once again, I do thank you for your positive and negative feedback, and I respect your opinion. Please feel free to contact me directly at the restaurant if you would like to discuss your experience or you can email me at steve@thefattuna.com . Thank you once again to the great people at bethanyrestaurants.com for providing this great resource to Bethany guests.. I still am requesting a method of replying to the reviews...... Steve Parrill, Owner The Fat Tuna Grill

Our breakfast club often goes to Romeos when the OV Deli is slammed. Great omelets with real home fries. Most times service is good, but have had one bad day with long wait, and I had the grandkids with me. Sometimes our "breakfast" club is dining close to lunch time and Romeo's has really great burgers as well!

We tried Romeo's for the first time because the line for breakfast at Ocean View deli was just too long. The service was excellent, the french toast was outstanding, good coffee, eggs prepared just like we asked. Pancakes didn't have much flavor. Other than that, a top notch breakfast experience.

We've been to Romeo's for breakfast and lunch. A good breakfast.....the omlettes are excellent with nice brown home fries. Both my wife and I ordered a cheese steak "wid whiz." OK....the folks aren't from South Philly, but it was a good as we've had down here. All it needed was a Moribito's steak roll instead of the soft hoagie roll. Glad they're here.

Sally S. and Beach Bum must both work at the restaurant, and/or be related to the owner. I'm from Virginia, and have been coming down to Bethany Beach for nearly 20 years, every summer and most winters. The frustrating thing about the Penguin Diner is that it has a great opportunity -- location and marketing -- that is being wasted with bad service and awful food. To the owner: stop debating, the customer is always right, and you can't see the problems looking at them through your own eyes. Raise the bar, improve your food and service, and you'll have a gold mine. Maybe hire a professional manager, or even a restaurant consultant. Otherwise you'll survive a season or two fooling the weekly rentals, but in order to thrive you need to provide good value. Look at Surf's Up or Cottage Cafe as a model -- get the food, service, atmosphere right and you'll be rewarded for it in spades.

The Penguin Diner is what its name implies, a diner. The food is good, the smoothies and coffee are great. It is a little on the pricey side, but what business that has to depend on tourists isn't? The day I was there the place was hopping and the kids that work there seemed to enjoy meeting the needs of the customers. Perhaps those who don't enjoy this type of place should stay back in Pennsylvania where they belong!

Breakfast was slow & cold. Never again...

I've been eating at Casapullas for probably 15 years. They started out as my favorite place for pizza, cheesesteaks, and salads...that's all I have ever had. However, the last 2 or 3 years I think the pizza and cheesesteaks have gone downhill. The salads are still excellent. I now prefer Surf's Up for Goodfellows, sometimes even Grottos, although Grottos have gone downhill also. Why is it so hard to make a great pizza. We will still go there in a pinch and yes, it would be nice if they were open on Sundays.

This is the best place to eat in the Bethany Area, and owned by one of the most generous people around. He treats his customer's and employee's with great respect. Great food and hands down the best italian sub around. Resturant is very family oriented with family pictures of Al's beautiful grandchildren hanging in the dining area. Great atmosphere and even better food. Try it you will NOT be disappointed.

A friend recommended this place to us last year and we're so glad they did. It was a great reminder that Bethany offers more than just the restaurants between Coastal Highway and the ocean. Their subs are amazing - affordable AND delicious! The pizza is nothing special, but still better than Grotto or any other delivery place. Mondays and Thursdays you can get two large cheese pizzas for $14.00 - perfect for feeding a housefull of hungry kids. Wednesdays is apparently a $5.00 all pasta dish special. Definitely check this place out while you're here!

I've been eating at the Cottage Cafe on and off for years. I have never had a bad meal or bad service. We tried their breakfast buffet for the first time this past weekend. It was excellent. The food was hot, delicious, and constantly being replenished. They had two different kinds of scrambled eggs (plain and with "stuff")and just about everything else you could think of...all for about $9.50....so much better than the Chalkboard Tavern...that was about the worst. We will definitely go back for breakfast.

Have visited the Cottage about 50 times in the past ten years. This place must have changed owners. Food is the same but service has gone from excellent to bad. We were always greeted within moments of arrival by someone who would ask "have you ever been to the Cottage before" This staff was well trained. Not anymore. We had a problem with a meal, instead of getting service and a replacement, the owner, or someone who represented himself as the owner came over and argued with us. By the way he looked like a mess. Unshaven and dressed well I leave that to your imagination. So after eating there for years we will not return.

Great place, Great Food, & nice staff. Will keep coming and coming!!

We had dinner here last year and it was very good and at that time they did have nice white tableclothes. The portions were small. We went in the off season so the prices were more reasonable and that's why we stopped. We stopped by for their breakfast buffet this past weekend and it was awful....$9.00 for all you can eat...the eggs were okay..just plain..no cheese, onions, peppers, etc. The fried potatoes were tasteless and red in color. The sausage and bacon were okay. Biscuits and gravy okay. The pancakes were kinda wet and spongy. The fruit was the absolute worst...how can you screw up fruit when everything is in season. You could tell it was canned or jarred and you could taste the preservatives. We will not go back. The next day we went next door to the Cottage Cafe...it was excellent on all levels....same price...3 times as much food prepared excellently, fresh fruit and the employees were constantly filling up the steamers of fresh food.

I canot think of one good thing to say. The service was horrible, our waiter did not know the daily specials, did not want to go find them out, and returned to say "she" would not tell him. The people behind us were having a bad time and left with all their food uneaten, we should have followed them out! I never understand why any restaurant would use that vile, yellow butter substitue-here they actually used it on the sandwich roll. The bathroom is filthy, in fact the whole place is less than immaculate. UGH

This place is dank! the food isn't too bad but the tavern is dank! I liked the old place better. I went there for dinner all of the time. I keep skipping this place for dinner just because I don't think it can measure up to the Big Easy

I have been going to Surf's Up for over 10 years. I love their cheesesteaks and pizza and I'm from the suburbs of Philly so I know how hard it is to find good pizza and subs. They seem to keep the same employees for many years. I think their prices are reasonable for the quantity and quality you get.

Steak and cheese are 5 star. Also try turkey subs with sweet peppers - why can't we find these back in DC? The lines at lunch are amazing, but keep moving. You can phone in an order - sometimes that helps. Same family has been running it for years and the team of kids cooking and making everything at full tilt is entertaining as you wait. A family tradition!

Best cheese steak at the beach bar none, but every year the prices seem to become more and more astronomical. It is because of the expensive prices that I give Surf's Up a 3 instead of a 4 or a 5.

This is the best place to eat at the beach. While a little expensive, the quality of the food is outstanding. Menu is creative and they have a good wine list. Also cute servers. This place is especially nice during the off season. I do wish they would put a deck or patio on the bay side of the restaurant--what a view--I think it strange that we have to look out at Rt 1 when waiting for a table. They could at least plant some trees to shield from Rt.1 traffic.

as a former Marylander but living for 15 long years in AZ, my husband and I fly nearly every year in Sept to spend a week in Bethany. Always looked forward to Redfin -- ate four nites every week there so I'm soooooo sorry to hear that the restaurant is gone. Blue Coast sounds like a disappointment and I'm sitting here feeling sad that come this September, we're not going to have Redfin to rely on.

It's good. the tables are on top of the person next to you... so if you don't like to eat with strangers don't go here. The food is ok

awful

Everything smelled and tasted like it was cooked in an ashtray.

Only go here for breakfast. Don't worry about the menu -- get the special: 2 eggs, 2 pieces of toast, choice of meat, and 2 pancakes, delivered FAST with a smile. And you only pay $4.75!! The price of food has gone up over time but the price of the special has not. Plus, the coffee carafe is left on your table so you never have to wait for a refill and you can drink as much as you desire. Yes its often crowded on summer weekends but always just brief wait outside on the bench. This place is the real deal old school Bethany breakfast eatery. Just go there -- hurry up.

We eat at Steakhouse pretty regularly. We get our best service in the bar area or on the deck which is always available. The menu has really improved with the oysters on the half shelf, mussles and new specials but there are now so many great items to choose from. Oh, an they have great steak too. As far as service, the product your ordering aint "fries and shakes" so your going to have to be patient...this isnt beach food on the board walk. Try the Etouffee or Scallops in wild rice risotto etc.

The whole idea of going out to dinner is for a great experience. The decor, food and service are all important. The food we had on a visit was OK for beach food. There was nothing to complain about or compliment. However the service was from hell. The owners of restaurants like Steakhouse 26 need to understand that even if the food is excellent having to chase down your service personnel will result in leaving a bad taste, no not a play on words, in your mouth. We will never return. Lastly for the price they charge tablecloths would be nice.

Had a great meal at this restaurant. Staff is very friendly and courteous. They have a new deal with salad and dessert included with every meal which makes it a pretty attractive bargain. One person in our party had a gluten allergy and they were unusually patient and helpful in accommodating our special needs.

Great Food! Great Margs! The Tres-arita is the best cocktail in town!

Better than the Baha grill. They are friendly and the food is good. I go there a lot especilly taco night.

Great mexican fare at a decent price in season. We also like the off season specials. Excellent fajitas, margaritas & daily specials plus a pleasant causual atmosphere. Highly recommended

I love the Baja for everything - including one of the best breakfasts in town!

This is a nice alternative to some of the "heavier" offerings up and down Garfield. Burgers do take a long time to cook, so factor that in accordingly. Tacos are delicious in corn tortillas, and the quesadillas are large. There's not a whole lot of seating inside so plan to take it back to your spot on the beach or the patio next door. We had a struggle trying to place our order with our server, for whom English was not her first language.

Nice place to grab lunch at the beach. For better mexican food go to Matteo's

Not quite sure why all the hype as well. The burgers are ok but very big and greasy/sloppy. Their website does mention it, but just to reiterate-not a place to take anyone with a peanut allergy.

Great burgers, lots of condiment choices. Be prepared to wait a bit - good food takes time, and the service sometimes gets distracted. Seating is at a premium so be prepared to scout for a spot.

Bestest Dang Burger in the whole US of A!!!! Cheny and I eat them suckers all the time. Their fries taste just like Freedom!! God Bless America !!

Once again, Kool Bean provided a pleasant atmosphere, good service, and a creative, tasty breakfast. The best in town for breakfast - clean, creative decor, and polite waiters who accommodate your wishes. Glad it is here.

Went twice for breakfast and loved it. all the food is great

My partner and I eat at the Kool Bean or get take out breakfast sandwhiches nearly every weekend. We particularly like the breakfast bagel sandwiches which are toasted in the panini press. The guy who prepares them always has a smile on his face when he brings them out to us. I also really like the BLT wrap. I also enjoy the decor and recommend the Kool Bean :)

We had another fine experience at Northeast Seafood Kitchen. Tomato aalad with blue cheese with flavorful tomatoes and olive oil, seared tuna with tasty vegetablesk and lobster. All was done well and the service was pleasant. A good value for the quality of the food at a consistently good restaurant.

We have never had anything that was not excellent here, and have been here a lot. We love the Sunday Night Suppers---what a great deal! Also love the "famous fried clams" - it is easy to see why they are famous. The best we have ever had. I also loved the lobster BLT and my husband loved the anchovy appetizer. And the oatmeal pie is to die for!

I'll give it 3. We tried it. I might give it one more try. Not the best and the desert a home made a pumpkin whatever bread pudding. not good.

Walked in Saturday night without a reservation and were lucky to get a table. Light fare menu is the best deal in town. I had an incredible salmon sandwich, as much salmon as any dinner portion and the sauce was outstanding. Gazpacho with crab meat is a must have.

We have been dining at the Parkway for ten years and have never had a bad meal. The soups are ALWAYS outstanding, the light menu is well thought-out, the specials are always special, the wait-staff is so helpful and well-trained. Not only that, but they TAKE RESERVATIONS. This is one thing I cannot stand about BlueCoast, where we have also dined many times. But, Dana, please get those crunchy rolls again. Everyone misses them! Without a doubt, the Parkway is the best restaurant in Bethany!!!

Went here on a reccommendation from Alex at Mangos. He was dead on. The food was great and not too overdone. I cannot stand going to a place and there is soooo much emphasis on presentation, that the food is forgotten. I left full and happy. Prefer this over Blue Coast

The best Chinese in Bethany, bar none. Excellent staff (they will make you anything you want) and the food is great. A must try.

The China Express is by far the BEST chinese restaurant around. They have a large variety of food for unbeatable prices. The service is excellent, they are very prompt, and so incredibly friendly and well as family oriented. All the food seems fresh and is delectable. I must eat!

We have eaten at all the Bethany area Chinese restarants and find, for our tastes, that this is the best of the lot.

Pizza is about the same you'd get at Costco. Menu doesn't really describe the specifics, so if there are things you don't want (i.e. onions) be sure to ask before ordering.

rude servers, uncarings manager,terrible food,and they charge a fortune,

Way too overpriced! There are better restaurants in the area for lower priced quality food.Great pizza can be made at home without taking out a mortgage.

Seriously the best fries around. There's nothing more to it. We generally don't order anything else but both the chicken tenders and fish filets are delicious.

these fries are da BOMB!!!!! nothing like getting a big tub of fries and watchn all da fine girlies in there bikini!! oh yeah...

Oh My God!!!!!!!!!! The best fries in the world!!!

this china food is like china food. ok. not bad runs after.

This is a Chinese restaurant primarily for take out, though there are a very few tables for eating in. The food is ok to good, service and cooking is fast, and the prices are also good.

Just buy tea bags and the people are rude. I don't go back any more

I stopped off here once for a sandwich to take to the beach. The lines were ridiculous and frankly the sandwich was pretty small and sad for as much as I was charged. Definitely more cost effective to stop at the Wawa.

This store has had the same food offerings for at least ten years. Nothing new. Boring. The turkey salad has always been rubbery...as if the meat is undercooked. I try a little of it once a year to see if it has changed - nope! Good coffee, though.

It's good. I wouldn't rave over it. I eat there every so often and we like it. I wouldn't down the food but I like it and it's good. Sometimes it's crowded. Since I live here i mostly go off season.

about 5 years ago we were going by and were hungry and too tired to keep going to another place so we stayed. We stood in a crouded lobby and waited aprox. 1 hour and gave up on a table and went to another local place and had a nice meal....This Menorial day weekend, we tried Magnolias again, on a Friday night... (Hoping things may have changed with the new building) I thought they were open all year but they were not even close to ready for the holiday...NO SPECIALS..AND 1 LOST OVEN. The food was average at best for the prices we were charged. The wasn't alot of choices. Back to the cafe'

We would call this an American/Seafood restaurant. It has a lower bar and tabled eating area and an upstairs finer dining area, though the menus overlap. When the "new" Magnolia's reopened a few years ago we tried it several times with great expectations, but were often disappointed with the quality of the food and service. However, based on our last few visits, both have improved. We hope the trend continues. In Ocean View on Cedar Neck Rd, near the G&E.

Oh My God!!!!!!! This place has the best food ( Italian) in Sussex County. Everything is fresh, and you can taste the freshness. The raviloi is great. Jason's sauce is GREAT!!!!! The salads are fresh. the house dressing is great. The Penta Cheese Pizza is the best. I know if they read this they will know who this is because we always get the penta cheese. Any thing is great. Don't pass this one up if your in town... You will not be sorry.

Armands is part of a chain and has good pizza and other Italian menu items. We really like several of their of their sandwiches and dinner menu items, and with call ahead carry out food is always ready when we arrive. A small eat in area is available. In the summers they also have a larger outside dining area which is pleasant. Located in the Seacoast shopping center on Rt 1.

Good (deep-dish) pizza, along with a wide selection of other reasonably priced foods. A nice, clean place to eat, owned and operated by very nice people. Recommended.

I went a few times . Mostly for breakfast. It was good Dinner is ok. I like more modern food then just home meals.

Decent breakfast, but don't bother unless you like some christianity with your food.

I try to eat in the OV Family Restaurant as much as I can. I especially love the pan fried chicken. This is the only place where I can say Grace and not feel out of place. I love the Owners and the Staff is Spectacular. Best kept secret on the lower slower.

I ate there 2 times. The first time was to try it and it wasn't good. The second time was because I got a gift certificate. The waiter staff don't have a clue besides from the food being bad. NEVER AGAIN!!!!! Don't waist your money.

We were treated to dinner at Mangos a few years ago by my husband's family, and it was a disaster. My father-in-law was embarrassed because everyone's entree was cold by the time it was delivered and the server seemed indifferent to the fact that we had waited over an hour from the time we got our appetizers (which were actually proper temperature and tasty) until we got our meal. We did go there for lunch last year and they redeemed themselves somewhat. It is still not high on my list of places to catch lunch or dinner, but it will do in a pinch.

My wife and I have been going to Mango's for a couple of years. We truly like the atmophere and the great service that we get from bartenders and servers, they are all very pleasant and curteous. We strongly recomend this establishment to other.

The food is decent, but the management has a few issues. The owner often lies about how large the crabs are and often refuses to serve costomers certain items, for whatever reason he may have. It is very dim inside and the smell of crabs is very pungent- those who do not like crabs should absolutely not eat here. Still, it's the best crabs you will get that close to Bethany.

We have gone to the Blue Crab several times while in Bethany visiting family, and we have been impressed each time. The crab feast is a great value when you're hungry from a long day body surfing and running through the waves, and the kids menu actually has a kids portion of the same feast for little ones who want to join in the fun. The fried chicken is juicy and sometimes it is hard to decide between just one more crab and another piece of that chicken. The staff is friendly, the drinks are kept flowing, and if you remember to arrive early or call ahead, the wait is not too bad.

Although having crab in the name this restaurant has a lot of other very good menu items as well. The crabs can be very meaty, but call ahead and see what sizes they have and for prevailing prices. They also have good fried chicken.

I was a bit skeptical before I attended Big Peaches because one, Gary's (it's predecessor) was so bad, and two, the name. However, location and name aside, the food was better than expected. I don't know if Big Peaches has the staying power to last more than a few summers, but if it does, I will happily return. So head on down to Bethany's best kept secret, and be sure to give Big Peach himself an ol' belly rub.

This place is definitely a 6. We are locals and eat here weekly sometimes more. You won't find better quality for the price. ALSO..you gotta get some of the new hand made chips, unbelieveable, and they are just freakin' chips!

After reading the review for the Chalkboard by Bethany Lover, and then reading the review for Big Peaches ( which is not yet open for the season) by the same reviewer, we have to wonder if either review is a valid and fair representation of either restaurant. As most folks know, both restaurants are in the same Sea Colony shopping center and they compete to some extent. We at BethanyRestaurants don't know if the reviews by Bethany Lover are impartial or not, but we stick by our own independent review of both restarurants based on several visits to each, which are the first reviews posted for each restaurant. BR

This is an above average Chinese take out in the Giant Food shopping center on Rt 26 in Millville. There are a few tables for eat in as well.

This restaurant is in North Bethany on Rt 1 about a mile before the DE state park when heading North. It does breakfast and lunch, as eat in or carry out, seven days a week, but no dinner. Basic staple breakfast and lunch food. Also has nice wall photos by Kevin Fleming.

Lunch is good, Loved the club sandwich. Service is very good. Pass on dinner. Limited menu. Pizza and some other dishes that are not very appealing. Pizza almost unedible. Bar area is nice, once again excellent service but just average food at best.

Club sandwich for lunch is the best I have ever had. The avocado and chipotle mayo are a signature addition to this classic. Service was good and restaurant was very clean.