Best Shrimp and Grits in Bethany Beach

5 restaurant menus in Bethany Beach, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
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Bluecoast Seafood Grill
Bluecoast Seafood Grill
92/100 (2218 ratings)
Restaurants
Seafood
Vegan Options
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Seafood
American
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Late Night
Halibut
Crab
Scallops
Carbonara
Clams
Bread Pudding
Oyster
Tater tots
Key lime pie
Calamari
Shrimp and Grits
Mussels
Crab Soup
Tuna
Shrimp
Fish & chips
Cakes
Fish
Calamares
Pesto
Salmon
Dumplings
Lobster
Pasta
Crab Cake
Meatloaf
Chowder
Salad
Cod
Mac and cheese
Swordfish
Sit down
American
Seafood
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Dinner
Late Night
Fine Dining
"Beautiful atmosphere, friendly staff and amazing food. Incredibly fresh seafood, perfectly cooked and seasoned. I highly recommend and will..."
Robyn Carson Jones
"The food was exceptional and the service was good but we felt like the waiter was rushing us a bit. Its a busy restaurant and two of us were sitting..."
Nancy Lindell Alexander
"My husband and I have eaten at Blue Coast for many years and are never disappointed. The food and service are always top notch. The crab cakes are..."
Nadia Barakat
"Great food. Great atmosphere. Superior to most other restaurants at the beach as far as quality of food is concerned. Everything we ordered was an..."
Victoria Avellino Strunk
"The food is excellent. But the big dining room is fairly noisy. I recommend the bar area or eat..."
Evon Martins
"Always amazing- food, wine, service, ambiance all superb! This is a don’t miss spot as are all of the Sodel restaurants!..."
Liza Laura
"My husband had the seafood stew. It had generous portions of clams, mussels, scallops, shrimp and fish (salmon, swordfish, rockfish, and a mystery..."
Ann Aronowitz Potthast
"Great food, fresh fish daily, blackened swordfish was outstanding. Young energetic, polite and efficient staff. Bright sunny decor. We will be..."
Mike Ford
"We dined at Bluecoast in Bethany Beach last night and had a wonderful experience with our waiter Blake. I can't wait to go back! We tried the raw..."
Erin Westman
"The food and place was excellent. Definitely recommend..."
John Gianopulos
"This place is the Pinnacle of Mid-Atlantic Fair... it's a..."
Greg Fisk
"Wonderful experience. First timers in Bethany Beach before baby and we needed to unwind and enjoy some good food. So glad we found this spot! Very..."
joanna columbia
"My dinner was amazing!!! The crab deviled eggs and the scallops were so good. One of the best dinning experiences of our trip. We gave this..."
Chris Williams
"The food is really good! We had the scallops, crab cakes and lobster as main dishes - all are amazing! The appetizers- deviled eggs and baked oysters..."
Anna Shkrebtii
"Blake, our server did a really nice job taking care of us. The salmon poke was good; pomegranate martini outstanding. And the sunset magnificent! Ask..."
Coco Tollgaard
"So glad we braved the estimated 1.5 hour wait to go to dinner here last night. Luckily for us, the wait was only 50 minutes and while we waited we..."
Kristen DeBoy
"Food was great! Amazing service! Alyssa our server was great. Graciously moved us when we’re cold in the window..."
David
"Food was excellent. Had the Coconut Curry mussels and Salty Kiss oysters to start. My wife had the tuna entree and I had the fried oysters. My wife..."
JR Haus
"Went to Blue Coast Bethany Beach yesterday for happy hour. Our Server Michael M was outstanding he was informative and very attentive to our needs...."
susan fitzgerald
Patsy's Restaurant
Patsy's Restaurant
91/100 (423 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Tuna
Calamares
Sandwiches
Crab Cake
Chowder
Tapas
Shrimp
Fish Taco
Tacos
Cioppino
Eggplant
BLT
Salad
Key lime pie
Crab
Shrimp and Grits
Scallops
Fish
Calamari
Pork
Mussels
Sit down
American
Seafood
Accepts Discover
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Street Parking
Beach
Dinner
Mid-range
"just a couple nights ago my better half and I had a great, friendly, wellserved dinner downy ocean as the Marylanders say, oohlala house-infused..."
Dana King
"OMG! The food was fabulous! I had the eggplant and it's the best I've ever had! Truly the go-to meal for me on my next visit! My husband had the..."
Shawn Marie Woodbridge
"We had a group of 10 Friends that were all dining there for the first time last night. Everything was outstanding. Starting with our server, The..."
Chris Evans
"Fantastic service only exceeded by the quality of food and the company! Highly..."
Oliver Kopinski
"Great food and service. We had a large party with kids and it was a great dinner. Yummy drinks too. Enjoyed the strawberry infused vodka..."
Lizelle LK
"Awesome service and fabulous food. We've been many times and have never been disappointed. The crab cakes are wonderful - lots of crab meat! I highly..."
Joyce Mitchell Mulkins
"First time dining at Patsy's. The restaurant has indoor and outdoor seating and a cozy atmosphere. My family thoroughly enjoyed the food. Three of..."
Lesley Walsh Everhart
"I love Patsy's, the food is terrific and the porch is so lovely. Service is reliably good. I try and get there at least a couple of times a season..."
Nancy Hayes
"Best kept secret in Bethany! Sensational food, fantastic service and atmosphere... quaint, eclectic coastal gem. Our new go-to..."
Laurie Anne
"Southern Fried Chicken dinner on Sunday - awesome - enough leftovers for lunch on the beach the next..."
Rob Hughes
"Spectacular food and service! Our new favorite spot in Bethany..."
Jon Lowe
"We always look forward to dinner at Patsy's when we are at the beach.. Must haves-whole flash fried red snapper! And Jalepeno margarita! Also the..."
Diane Coursey Gibellino
"Friend green tomatoes cut thick with a dob of pimiento cheese- YUMMY! Tuna poke- TO DIE FOR! But, the grilled Bennett peaches with herbed goat..."
Kristine Hazzard Warner
"This was my 2nd time here and a MUST try!!! The soft shell crabs were amazing and the snapper fish was to die for!!! Gourmet Key West flair!!! I wish..."
Linda Dawson Haney
"Love this place !!!wonderful food , service &..."
Diane Houser
"Amazing food!! Great service and staff! A new..."
Christine Graybeal O'Malley
"Always the best. What more can be..."
Len Smith
"Excellent food with pleasant outdoor seating. They’re open from Thursday to Monday. I’d recommend going earlier in the week since sometimes..."
Marshall Berthold
"AMAZING! Key lime pie 20/10. Grandmother says “did you tell them your 88yr old grandmother LOVED..."
Clara
"Dinner was amazing! Wife and I sat inside next to bar and initially we were disappointed we couldn't sit on their porch which obviously had been..."
Barry Butina
"An excellent foodie place at the Bethany beach in a quaint location. Excellent service at relaxed pace that was worth it. If your up tight about..."
Robert Winter
"How have I never been here before? We took a chance so glad we did. Our food was fantastic. Wedge salad was to die for. Catfish special was beyond..."
Myra Freeman
"Family owned. Nice setting with cute folk art inspired by the area. Fresh market fish and soft shells. Dirty Martins with blue cheese stuffed..."
SHOP OCTAVIA
14 Global
14 Global
86/100 (1043 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Vegan Options
Seafood
American
Contemporary
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Contemporary
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Drinks
Clam Chowder
Old Charleston Shrimp & Creamy Grits
Eggplant Tacos
Ribs
Curry
Mac and cheese
Mexican Street Corn Gnocchi
These Leches Cake
Cocktail Garden of Eden
Crab
Burger
Fried Goat Cheese Balls
Surf And Turf
Scallops
Martini
Coconut Corn Pone
Octopus
Clams
Strawberry Cake
Cheesecakes
Duck
Shrimp
Crispy Calamari
Prosciutto
Tuna
Beef
Limoncello Cake
Shrimp and Grits
Cakes
Hummus
Fried cheese
Lamb
Shrimp and Grits
Caramelized Cauliflower
Pesto
Crab Cake
Lobster
Veggie Stir Fry
Fish
Chowder
Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Jalapeños
Pork
Cheesecake
Pasta
Global Soup Trio
Tapas
Salad
Lavendula Duck Confit
Tacos
Wings
The Ginger
Korean Duck Wings
Halibut
Sit down
American
Contemporary
Live Music
Accepts Discover
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Reservations
Dinner
Drinks
Mid-range
"Have been to this restaurant twice now, and I've been incredibly satisfied each time. The seafood mac and cheese is to die for!! I could eat that for..."
Lindsay Graziano
"It isn't summer for us until we hit 14 global! Best drinks, food and the stuffed jalapeños never disappoint. Always great service for such a small,..."
Christina Keane Miller
"The best and most creative drinks ever. Food spectacular. Service..."
Susanne Calvello
"Wow. Where to begin.. from the salads.. to the smoked fish dip.. amazing scallops, clams, & calimari. Everything is tip-top notch here & the service..."
Westley Sybert
"My wife and I have been coming here for years and never had a bad dish. The menu is well thought out. Service is superb. Will be back for years to..."
Travis Beard
"Amazing food & service! Every bite is fabulous. Dare to try something new, you won’t regret..."
Jennifer Munn LeCates
"The BEST vegan meal we have ever had! Service was fast and gracious. Our waitress was friendly and extremely helpful with our requests for vegan..."
Sherry LaRose-Cooke
"Our waiter Edmund was knowledgeable and had a lovely sense of humor! I had the goat cheese balls. I could eat these everyday of my life! For my..."
Stephanie Trumpower
"I had the best meal I have ever had in my entire..."
Louis Carapico
"Food, cocktails, and service are 5 star and better! Small, and a bit noisy, but decor is..."
Christine Pearson
"Fantastic!! Service is wonderful. The menu is sweet and the food is simply the best. Loved the drinks and apps. This is a..."
Matthew Weldon Gelber
"Loved the food and the ambiance and the dirty pickled..."
Ashley Young
"I found this place by accident with a friend, went back twice with my husband. The drink and food menus are extraordinary. You have to try the..."
Nancy Garriques Coles
"We enjoyed our evening here. The goat cheese balls and corn gnocchi were delicious. The crab dip was good with nice big chunks of crab. Just wish it..."
Erica Anstey
"Found this gem on a recent visit to Bethany. The drinks, food, vibe and staff were wonderful. Creative drinks and dishes that were full of flavor...."
Lisa Krause
"This place is amazing!! The food is out of this world. Had elk sliders and pork belly confit and felt like I was at a Michelin star restaurant. The..."
RugbyNinja
"This place definitely lives up to the reviews. The cocktails were amazing especially the garden of Eden. We ordered all the vegetarian choices from..."
Deepti Kamboj
"Eclectic, creative and seasonally inspired tapas! A delight on the palette…charming atmosphere!! Best local craft cocktails..."
Susan Mahoney
"Spectacular meal….unique flavor combinations…quaint setting…fabulous service. Small plates allowed our table of 4 to enjoy many savory treats..."
Kristine Condie
"We came on a Friday and it was so good we cancelled our reservations elsewhere on Saturday and came back to 14 Global. Service was everything I hoped..."
Ryan Murphy
"Great place to have delicious tapas. The cauliflower soup was super delicious. It brought me memories from my travels in India. The fish tacos were..."
Felippe Mora
Off The Hook
Off The Hook
82/100 (1762 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Seafood
Seafood
American
Healthy
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Oyster
Ragu
Swordfish
Halibut
Calamari
Ribs
Risotto
Mussels
Tuna
Burger
Polenta
Calamares
Surf And Turf
Salmon
Cioppino
Shrimp
Octopus
Bread Pudding
Ice Cream
Focaccia
Crab Cake
Fish & chips
Key lime pie
Cheesecake
Lobster
Paella
Fish & Chips
Salad
Shrimp and Grits
Lobster Roll
Crab
Crab Soup
Tapas
Scallops
Cakes
Fish Taco
Clams
Fish
Tacos
Sit down
American
Healthy
Seafood
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Seating
Takeout
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Accepts Discover
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"This is our go-to place in Bethany. During the pandemic, we carefully sourced where we would eat based upon reviews and cleanliness standatds and..."
Stacy Tucker
"As we used to say in the 90's this place was much like it's namesake "off the hook". The food, service and ambiance was exceptional. My wife and I..."
Andre Bailey
"A really great find! The staff were very accommodating for a large group of several adults & several children on a Wednesday night during our beach..."
Chris
"Had a terrific dining experience at Off The Hook last night. First visit since re-opening. The transformation of the interior space is incredible...."
Michael Shriver
"Their menu is limited but the food was fresh and great! Service was amazing also! The burgers had a tomato jam that was delicious. The prime rib was..."
Sarah Cook
"Best seafood I've had in a year. Had a bit of a wait since they don't take reservations. Octopus appetizer over grilled potatoes was incredible. My..."
michael glasser
"Food and service were exceptional! Ate off of the happy hour menu, corn and crab chowder were superb. Drinks were awesome. Banging shrimp was spiced..."
Geri and Al Ellerbusch
Matt's Fish Camp
Matt's Fish Camp
78/100 (2369 ratings)
Restaurants
Seafood
American
Soups
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Seafood
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Fish & Chips
Clam Chowder
Lobster Roll
Mac and cheese
Fried Clams
Cod
Crab
Swordfish
Scallops
Halibut
Clams
Oyster
Sandwiches
Fish Sandwich
Calamari
Burger
French Fries
Mussels
Fried shrimp
Tuna
Shrimp
Cakes
Shrimp and Grits
Calamares
Pesto
Crab Soup
Salmon
Fish
Fish & chips
Lobster
Crab Cake
Pasta
Chowder
Salad
Sit down
American
Seafood
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Seating
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"What a great spot! We ordered the hush puppies and crab cake on brioche. Everything was delicious!! Can't say enough wonderful things about..."
Susan Porter
"We came in on a busy Sunday, ate at the bar. Phenomenal meal. Went back 2 days later to re-create a meal. Thank you to our server who realized we..."
Laura Lynn Lamar
"This is rapidly becoming a favorite seafood spot. Our server tonight was Nick. He was awesome. Best server yet. Get there before 5pm. Gets crowded. ..."
Johanna Devon
"The few times we've driven on that stretch of road, we've passed Matt's several times and never gave it a second thought. Upon suggestion, my wife..."
Willie Taft
"We absolutely loved our evening at this restaurant. Down to earth, comfortable and casual. Our waitress was lovely, and our lobster delicious! We..."
Valeria Bansleben
"Great place. Had lunch there and highly recommend The lobster roll and dirty Brussel sprouts. Great selection of craft beer to. Can't wait to go back..."
Kathy Florindi
"We always stop there when we're on vacation and it never disappoints. My wife ordered a lobster Reuben sandwich and she loved it. The best and..."
Angelo Mangione
"The matt's camp fish stew get's a 5 star rating. I would eat it 3 meals per day and possibly bathe in it. Fresh, large portion and absolutely..."
Chris Klein
"This was our first time at Matt's and we will definately be back!! We ordered two Sunday Supper specials, a linguine with clams and a short rib. Both..."
Donna Hines Amato
"Great food and Great Folks working there!! I had the Fisherman's Platter and it was spot on. Great oysters, shrimp, and Cod. Fried of course. I got..."
Jeff Hall
"We went to Matt’s Fish Camp on our last night of vacation and it was amazing! The service was great, drinks and food were delicious. We have made..."
Nina Phillips
"Excellent service, excellent food! Our server was very friendly and attentive. The food was excellent! My husband got the shrimp po boy, the..."
Heather Mills
"Excellent service for our late lunch yesterday. The crab balls were amazing. My husband loved the lobster roll. I tried the lobster reuben -- it was..."
Hilari Benson Varnadore
"Super Nice and Friendly staff! Excellent food, Very fresh, creative and tasty libations! Never a disappointment! Always a first stop when at the..."
Joan W. Isken
"Food was made fast, ready to order. Crab balls aren't full of filler which was great. Homemade cocktail and tartar sauce. Stopped for lunch and paid..."
Miranda
"Good Luck Getting a Parking Space. There were a few of us waiting for a parking space.The wait was long to get in and a tad longer than we were..."
Effort
"Definitely returning....staff was friendly and knowledgeable. Food was great! The lobster deviled eggs are delicious. Pickles are so so. Highly..."
Randi
"Excellent food and good service. Compared to other local restaurants in Bethany Beach, the food (especially the crab cakes) was WAY better. Our group..."
Kelly Ann
"This is the place!! The food is phenomenal!! You MUST try the mussels in white wine sauce off their appetizer section!! Get extra bread, you'll need..."
Daniele Vargas
"From the outside the place doesn't look like much but the food is hard to beat. I highly recommend the broiled seafood platter if you're like me and..."
Dan Shapiro
"Large selection of fresh seafood wonderfully prepared. Colossal crabcakes were excellent and can easily be shared. The chopped salad is large enough..."
ScrapFe
"Best Crabcakes!. If you're looking for a late lunch spot after a round of golf or day at the beach, head to Matt's Fish Camp immediately for one of..."
Zenbubble
"This restaurant lies right across from the bay and brings up memories of the little crab shacks that people flock to in Maryland. When I first..."
A Famished Foodie
"We've passed by Matt's Fish Camp all the time. We finally decided to check it out and weren't disappointed. The place is very inviting, the people..."
Elizabeth Wong
"We made the trip down to the beach today just to go here. We were not disappointed. From our waitress Rochelle to Colin the manager, the whole staff..."
bob hairgrove
"Family and parents had a delicious meal with crab cake sandwiches, fish tacos and fish & chips washed down with Matt's home made root beer. We also..."
Mike Monroe
"Excellent atmosphere, food and service. We had the soft shell crabs, fried chicken, shrimp and grits and flank steak. Everything was excellent. ..."
Lisa Hubbard
"If you’re in Bethany area this is a must. The food was great as was our server Noah. The staff was very accommodating and friendly. We had calamari..."
JW Bergendahl
"I come here often. The food is good. The drinks are great. Very clean restaurant. Wonderful staff. The bartender, Brenden, has been very attentive..."
Dana’s Papenhausen
"Very busy. Impossible to make reservation. Nice staff. Fried calamari sauce could have more kick. Flank steak juicy. Halibut..."
Tomasz Hilsberg