Coastal Point's Guide to Good Eats

99 Sea Level

99 Hollywood Street, Bethany Beach

In Marriott Bethany Beach Ocean Suites

(302) 539-0299

Open daily, for lunch from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.,and dinner from 3:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., along with happy-hour from 2 to 5 p.m. and a late-night menu from 10 to 11:15 p.m. Eat inside or out, or enjoy happy-hour in the bar and lobby. Reservations accepted $$$

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Al Casapulla’s

Rt. 26, Shoppes of Millville

(302) 539-5488

Voted Best of Delaware. Fabulous subs, sandwiches, salads and pizza. Open daily at 11 a.m. Closed Sundays. Reservations not necessary. Take-out is available. $

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Armand’s Pizzeria & Grille

108 Marketplace at Sea Colony

(302) 539-7000

Unbelievable pizza, not to mention great pasta, wings, subs, salads, appetizers, beer and wine. Open Thursday through Sunday at 11:30 a.m., with daily half-price specials. Reservations not necessary. Delivery and take-out is available. Children’s menu is available. $-$$

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Beach Break Bakrie & Café

Lighthouse Station, Bethany Beach

(302) 537-3800

Breakfast anytime, and made-to-order sandwiches and salads, daily specials, homemade specialty muffins and cupcakes. Custom orders available upon request. Open daily at 7:30 a.m. Take-out is available. $

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Bethany Blues BBQ

Downtown Bethany Beach

(302) 537-1500

Voted best barbecue four years running. Also carry fresh steaks and seafood, nightly specials, great service and a fun atmosphere. Open Monday through Friday at 4 p.m., Saturday at 11 p.m. and Sunday at 10 a.m. for brunch. A children’s menu is available, as is take-out. $$

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Bethany Diner

792A Garfield Parkway, Bethany Beach

(302) 616-1117

https://www.loc8nearme.com/delaware/bethany-beach/bethany-diner/3648838/

All new family-friendly restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Featuring seafood, steaks, chops, sandwiches and more. Breakfast available all day, with a weekend breakfast buffet. Children’s menu is available, as is take-out. Open daily at 6 a.m. $-$$

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Blue Water Grill Restaurant & Bar

226 Main Street, Millsboro

(302) 934-5160

Fine, yet casual, family dining. Steaks, seafood, pasta and specials. Happy Hour daily from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Open seven days a week — Monday through Saturday, from 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sundays from noon to 8 p.m. Reservations accepted. Children’s menu available. Open for lunch, dinner and holiday brunch. Visit their website for more information at www.bluewatergrillmillsboro.com. $-$$

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Bluecoast Seafood Grill

1111 Route 1, North Bethany

(302) 539-7111

A staple for locals and visitors in the Bethany area, Bluecoast serves fresh, simple, beautiful and local seafood. Overlooking the scenic Salt Pond near Bethany, Bluecoast has been named one of the "top 10 destination restaurants" in the U.S. by Attache magazine. It boasts an award-winning wine list, a selection of house cocktails and locally crafted ales. Children’s menu available. Open daily at 5 p.m. No reservations taken. $$

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Café on 26

84 Atlantic Ave., Ocean View

(302) 539-2233

Casual yet elegant atmosphere, with food prepared fresh in the kitchen; unique wine list; and gluten-free available. Reservations accepted. Open Wednesday through Saturday for dinner, with seatings from 4 to 9 p.m. $$

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Cocolo Sushi

776 Garfield Parkway, Bethany Beach

(302) 829-8784

Bethany’s newest sushi restaurant, featuring an award-winning chef with a wide selection of small plates, rolls and sushi. Open Tuesday through Saturday at 4:30 p.m. Closed Sunday and Monday, Dine in or carry out. $$

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Catch 54 Fish House

Route 54, Fenwick Island

(302) 436-8600

Recently named the best waterfront restaurant in the state of Delaware, Catch 54 is committed to serving beautiful, simple coastal cuisine in a beautiful setting overlooking the bay. House specialties include their signature crab cake, buttermilk fried oysters and their 54 burger, all accompanied by an extensive wine list and a selection of craft ales and cocktails. Open Monday through Friday at 5 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday at noon. Reservations not accepted. Children’s menu available. $$

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Cottage Café

Coastal Highway, Hickman Plaza

(302) 539-8710

Casual dining, with a kid-friendly atmosphere. A full bar offers a great happy hour. Serve lunch, brunch and dinner. Open every day until 1 a.m. Now offering call-ahead seating. Children’s menu available, as is take-out. $

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The Cove Bar & Grille

31806 Lakeview Drive, Selbyville

(302) 436-3400, ext. 5

Casual indoor and outdoor dining with space for banquets and parties. Children’s menu available. Open Friday and Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sunday through Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Happy-hour daily from 3 to 6 p.m. Gluten-free options available. Weekly dinner features begin at 4 p.m. Reservations not taken. $-$$

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Den at Bear Trap Dunes

7 Clubhouse Way, Ocean View

(302) 537-5600

The Den serves the best in fresh American cuisine, including classic pub fare and coastal favorites, with an eclectic beer and wine list, weekly specials and events. Open Sunday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Happy Hour from 3 to 6 p.m. every day. Open to the public. Take-out available. $$

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DiFebo’s

789 Garfield Parkway, Bethany Beach

(302) 539-4550

Elegant, casual dining in a relaxed atmosphere. Seafood, veal and interesting pasta combinations. Children’s menu available. Open daily at 11 a.m., with lunch/brunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and dinner starting at 5 p.m. Reservations accepted. Take-out and delivery available. $$

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Doyle’s Restaurant

Route 113, Selbyville

(302) 436-2112

Doyle’s Restaurant has been family-owned and -operated since 1983, offering quality family-friendly home cooking, with reasonable prices and a clean, enjoyable and relaxing atmosphere, including a ’50s Silk City Diner with vintage jukebox. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Reservations accepted. Children’s menu and take-out available. Catering services also available. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. $-$$

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Drifting Grounds

786 Garfield Parkway, Bethany Beach

(302) 829-1551

Bethany coffeehouse featuring specialty coffee drinks, fresh baked pastries, light breakfast and lunch fare. Open Tuesday through Sunday from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Closed on Mondays. Eat in or take out. Call for information on open-mic and game nights. $

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Fins Ale House & Raw Bar

33544 Marketplace at Sea Colony

(302) 539-3467

Offering fresh fish, succulent oysters and a locally-focused craft beer selection. A Fins Hopsitality Group concept. Dine inside the newly remodeled restaurant or on the patio in nice weather. Family-friendly. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Dine in or carry out. $$

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Flying Fish Café& Sushi Bar

The Village of Fenwick

(302) 581-0217

Amazing sushi and creative small plates. Open Thursday through Sunday at 5 p.m. Closed Monday. Take-out available. Reservations accepted. $$

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Fox’s Pizza Restaurant & Bar — Millville

200 C Atlantic Ave., Millville

(302) 539-6900

https://www.loc8nearme.com/delaware/millville/foxs-pizza-den/1573861/

Family-friendly sitdown restaurant and bar, with casual dine-in, a full menu, great Happy Hour, pizza, hoagies, wedgies, pasta and more. Children’s menu available. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Take-outs and delivery available. Reservations accepted. $

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Fox’s Pizza Restaurant & Bar — Bayside

Harris Teeter Shopping Center, Rt. 54

(302) 539-FOXS (3697)

https://www.loc8nearme.com/delaware/selbyville/foxs-pizza-den/1573862/

Sitdown bar and restaurant. Full menu includes pizza, pastas, salads, sandwiches and more. Specializing in pizzas and chef specials. Open daily for lunch and dinner at 11 a.m. Children’s menu is available, as is take-out and delivery. $-$$

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Frankford Family Diner

34067 Dupont Highway, Frankford

(302) 732-9292

Children’s menu available. Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Take-outs available. Reservations accepted. $$

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Good Earth Market

Route 26, Clarksville

(302) 537-7100

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Brunch daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., late lunch, carry-out available. Happy-hour daily from 3 to 6 p.m. Dinner offered nightly starting at 5 p.m. Full bar available. Reservations available online.

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Harpoon Hanna’s

Route 54 and the bay, Fenwick Island

(302) 539-3095

Casual waterfront restaurant serving lunch and dinner. Fresh fish, seafood, steaks, sandwiches and all-you-can-eat Alaskan crab legs. Reservations not accepted. Take-out available. $$

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High Stakes Bar & Grill

5799 Lighthouse Cove, Fenwick Island

(302) 537-6971

Serving the finest in steaks and hoagies, straight from Philly — also have burgers, sandwiches, fries and cold cuts. Open for lunch and dinner. Reservations not accepted. Take-out and delivery available. $

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Hocker’s Grocery & Deli

Corner of Routes 26 and 17

(302) 539-0505

Known for the best fried chicken and largest ice cream cones in the area for the past 30 years. Children’s menu available. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. No reservations taken. Take-out available. $

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Hooked

8003 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, Md.

(410) 723-4665

Fresh seafood, steak and more using local ingredients, focusing on fresh from the ocean and farm to the table. Full bar and wine menu. Tiki bar outside. Open Monday through Thursday, 3 to 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Reservations not accepted. Take-out available. $$

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Hooked Up Ale House & Raw Bar

38069 Town Center Drive, Millville

(302) 539-4111

New ale house and sports bar in Millville, featuring fresh oysters, signature sandwiches, cheeseburgers, steaks and seafood. Open every day for lunch and dinner. Happy Hour runs from 3 to 6 p.m. daily. Pool tables, games and 10 televisions for sports fans. Open daily, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. Dine-in and carry-out available, as is a children’s menu. $$

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Jake’s Wayback Burgers

Peninsula Crossing Shopping Center

(302) 934-8303

Great burgers and milkshakes. Also offer other sandwiches and salads. Children’s menu available. Open for lunch and dinner. No reservations accepted. $$

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Juicebox—Bayside

31264 Americana Parkway

(302) 436-3550, ext. 4

Juicebox’s location in the Bayside Health & Aquatic Center in West Fenwick is open to the public daily from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Featuring salads and sandwiches, fresh juices, fair-trade coffee, fruit smoothies and homemade pastries, with vegan and gluten-free options available. Eat in or carry out. $

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Just Hooked

1500 Coastal Highway, Fenwick Island

(302) 581-0098

Fresh seafood, steaks and more using local ingredients, focusing on fresh from the ocean and farm to the table. Full bar, wine room and outdoor dining. Open Friday through Tuesday, 4:30 p.m. to close. Closed on Wednesday and Thursday. Reservations not accepted. Take-out available. $$

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Mancini’s

907 Coastal Highway, Fenwick Island

(302) 537-4224

Two wood-fired brick ovens making delicious pizza. Open daily at 5 p.m. Reservations not accepted. Take-out available. $$

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Matt’s Fish Camp

Oceanside Route 1, North Bethany

(302) 539-2267

Matt’s has become a favorite of locals and summer visitors to the area who crave traditional seafood favorites or something a little more creative. Some of the menu staples include the lobster roll, crabcakes, fried shrimp and Ipswich clams, a daily fresh fish selection, but also a few chef-inspired specialties, such as shrimp-and-grits and dayboat scallops. Matt’s is a place for an easy night out or lunch on a rainy beach day. Open daily at 11:30 a.m. Reservations not accepted. Children’s menu available. $$

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Matteo’s Salsa Loco

305 Coastal Highway at West Virginia Avenue, Fenwick Island

(302) 541-4911

A tasty fusion of fresh seafood and traditional Mexican fare with a California flair. Open at noon for lunch and dinner. Reservations accepted. Take-out available. $$

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McCabe’s Gourmet Market

34444 Coastal Highway, South Bethany

(302) 539-8550

Fresh baked goods. Stop in for sandwiches, salads, cappuccino, party trays, French bread and muffins. Try the homemade chicken salad. $

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Mickey’s Family Crabhouse

39610 Jefferson Bridge Road, Bethany Beach

(302) 539-5384

Casual, family-friendly atmosphere featuring steamed crabs, jumbo lump crabcakes, fresh fish, seafood sandwiches, salads, flatbread and more. New beer and wine list. Open Friday from 4 to 10 p.m., Saturday from noon to 10 p.m., and Sundays from noon to 9 p.m. Happy-Hour from 4 to 6 p.m. at the bar and high-tops. Reservations accepted for parties of nine or more. Children’s menu available. $$

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Morning Buns Bake Shop

68 Atlantic Avenue, Ocean View

(302) 307-2917

Baked from scratch daily, featuring pastries, wedding cakes and every sweet in between. Special orders accepted. Gluten-free options available on request. Call ahead for large orders. Carry-out available. Open 8 am. to 2 p.m. Thursday through Tuesday. $

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Murphy’s Bar & Grill

Mason-Dixon Shopping Center, Selbyville

(302) 436-9400

Irish restaurant and pub, serving steaks, seafood and Irish specialties. Children’s menu available. Open for lunch and dinner. Reservations accepted. Take-out available. $

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Northeast Seafood Kitchen

29 F Atlantic Avenue, Ocean View

(302) 537-1785

Featuring the freshest seafood crafted in a classic New England-style cuisine with a Delaware twist. Serving favorite classic seafood dishes, including fried Ipswich clams, classic lobster rolls and crabcakes, but also priding themselves on their chef-inspired dishes and specials. Open daily at 5 p.m. No reservations taken. Take-out available. $$

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Ocean View Family Restaurant

42 Atlantic Ave., Ocean View

(302) 539-4864

Homestyle cooking, with homemade desserts. Serving locals and visitors for more than 19 years. Children’s menu available. Open for lunch and dinner Friday and Saturday, and at 11 a.m. for lunch on Sunday. Reservations not accepted. Take-out available. $

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Off the Hook

769 Garfield Parkway, Bethany Beach

(302) 829-1424

Fresh seafood, steak and more using local ingredients, focusing on fresh from the ocean and farm to the table. Full bar and outdoor dining. Open daily for lunch and dinner at 11:30 a.m. Happy hour from 3 to 6 p.m. Reservations not accepted. Take-out available. $$

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Papa Grande’s

Route 54, Fenwick Island

(302) 436-7272

Serving fresh coastal Mexican cuisine with specialties including blackened fish tacos and short rib cheesesteak burritos. The garage-door bar is considered one of the best indoor/outdoor dining spots on the coast. They serve happy-hour specials including their agave crush, homemade margaritas and house nachos. Open Wednesday through Friday at 4 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday at noon. Reservations not accepted. Children’s menu available. $$

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The Parkway

114 Garfield Parkway, Bethany Beach

(302) 537-7500

Casual fine dining, with a full bar and lite fare, wine list and craft beers. Open Wednesday through Sunday at 5 p.m. Reservations accepted. Children’s menu and take-out available. $$-$$$

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The Penguin

105 Garfield Parkway, Bethany Beach

(302) 541-8017

American-style, farm-to-table restaurant creating chef-driven dishes. Many gluten-free entrees available. Offering cocktails and desserts. Dine-in and carryout available, as is a children’s menu. Open Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. for breakfast and lunch. $-$$

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Perucci’s Classic Italian Restaurant

35507 Atlantic Ave., Millville

(302) 829-8727

Classic Italian dining in an intimate, cozy setting. Open for dinner at 5 p.m. Reservations accepted. Children’s menu is available, as is take-out. $$

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Philly’s Finest and High Stakes

5799 Lighthouse Cover, Fenwick Island

(302) 537-6971

Serving the finest in steaks and hoagies, straight from Philly — also have burgers, sandwiches, fries and cold cuts. Open at 11 a.m. daily. Reservations not accepted. Take-out and delivery available. $

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Ropewalk—Bethany Beach

107 Garfield Parkway, Bethany Beach

(302) 537-1330

Enjoy family-friendly brunch, lunch or dinner on the deck or in the indoor dining area. Fresh seafood, burgers, sandwiches and more! Happy Hour in the bar on weekdays, 2 to 6 p.m. Play area. Childrens’ menu available. Open Thursday through Sunday. Closed Monday through Wednesday. $$$

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The Salted Rim

27 Atlantic Avenue, Ocean View

(302) 537-7373

Authentic Mexican food, featuring tacos, nachos, salads and fresh margaritas. Family-friendly, and dine in authentic train cars. Children’s menu available. Open daily for lunch and dinner and late nights at 11 a.m. Take-out avilable. No reservations taken. $

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Sedona

26 Pennsylvania Ave., Bethany Beach

(302) 539-1200

Celebrating 27 years in business, offering creative American cuisine and tapas. Dine-in and carryout available. Reservations are suggested. Open Friday and Saturday at 5 p.m. Happy-hour: 5-6 p.m. Closed Thanksgiving. $$$

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Taste of South Philly

37031 Old Mill Bridge Rd., West Fenwick

(302) 988-1858

Pizza, real South Philly cheesesteaks, hoagies, burgers, jumbo wings, Sarcone bread and strombolis. Open at 11 a.m. Take-out and delivery available. $

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Turtle Beach Café

98 Garfield Parkway, Bethany Beach

(302) 616-1036

Serving organic coffee, breakfast sandwiches, fresh salads, paninis, sandwiches and plenty of healthy options. Enjoy their fabulous view of the ocean as you eat in or dine outside. Open daily at 7 a.m. Children’s menu available. $

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