Best Crab Soup in Bethany Beach

8 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
Vegetarian Friendly
American
Gluten Free Options
Seafood
American
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Dinner
Late Night
Crab Soup
Tuna
Shrimp
Cakes
Calamares
Pesto
Salmon
Dumplings
Lobster
Crab Cake
Pasta
Meatloaf
Chowder
Salad
Cod
Mac and cheese
Swordfish
Halibut
Crab
Scallops
Carbonara
Clams
Bread Pudding
Oyster
Tater tots
Key lime pie
Calamari
Fish
Shrimp and Grits
Mussels
Fish & chips
Sit down
American
Seafood
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
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
Sedona
Sedona
89/100 (456 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
American
Gluten Free Options
American
Vegan Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Shrimp Pappardelle
Polenta
Baked Chilean Sea Bass
Maple Leaf Farms Duck Breast
Surf And Turf
Pasta
Roasted Fingerling Potatoes
Meatballs
Salad
Ahi Tuna Wontons and Flash Fried Artichokes
Crab Soup
Crab
Jumbo Lump Crab Guacamole
Cakes
Scallops
Duck
Pan Roasted Rockfish
Lamb
Tuna
Smoked Scallop Dip
Pesto
Salmon
Fish
Shrimp Toast
Pork
Deviled Eggs
Seared ahi tuna
Beef tenderloin
Crab Cake
Spicy Mango Margarita
Tapas
Dessert Trio
Halibut
Fish and Chips
Ribs
Shrimp
Surf & Turf
Beef
Blood Orange Margarita
Sit down
American
Full Bar
Table Service
Accepts Credit Cards
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Accepts Discover
Reservations
Gift Cards Available
Seating
Dinner
Fine Dining
"I took my wife out to dinner the night before Mother's Day on May 7, 2022. The weather was horrible. Streets were flooded and there were gale force..."
Peter Borgmann
"This place is so good with what they do that we are truly impressed - super friendly service, tastey food, and soothing ambience. Visited them right..."
Donald Dakota
"Very good place, nice drinks and menu that changes just enough to make you want to go back again soon. Oh, and the cooking is excellent! We're always..."
Stephen Soulas
"Spectacular food. Incredible drinks. Great atmosphere. Wonderful staff. A warm, inviting special place to have a five star..."
Maxine
"Really enjoyed the food and atmosphere. Our server was super friendly and definitely added to the experience. We went with the dou of salad, some..."
T H
"Absolutely delicious meals. We enjoyed every course: Salad, shrimp appetizer, date appetizer, filet and short ribs. The house made desserts are worth..."
DONYA QUARTERMAIN
"One of my favorite restaurants. We had lobster bisque soup. Stuffed dates and short ribs. All were excellent. Such a nice setting, very..."
Maria Shackelford
"Spouse and I have been here three times and every time has been a delightful experience. The food is incredible. The table service is always prompt..."
Scott L Holmes
Cottage Cafe
Cottage Cafe
88/100 (3871 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Seafood
American
Vegan Options
American
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Cakes
Scallops
Hamburgers
Pesto
Oyster
Fish
Tuna
Salmon
Shrimp
Beef
Crab Cake
Cod
Pancakes
French Fries
Pasta
Toasts
Meatloaf
Roast Beef
Salad
Waffles
Mac and cheese
Shrimp Salad
Sandwiches
Crab Soup
Crab
Burger
Sit down
Seafood
American
Bar
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Seating
Table Service
Accepts Discover
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Television
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Came here for the first time with a small group and got quick, friendly service in a nice little time capsule of a place. Erin took good care of us,..."
A. Smouse
"Went to the Cottage Cafe for the first time. The Cafe has a good vibe, the tables have plenty of room, and the booths have good partitions. We went..."
Renato Cataldo
"The waitress was fantastic!!! Great dinning experience. The soft shell crab sandwich was out of this world good. I give this restaurant a five star..."
Chris Williams
"Erin out waitress was very welcoming, as was the person who seated us. The food was just like the best home cooked meal. My meatloaf melted in my..."
Frank H
"This is a solid local eatery with lots of choices and good home style cooking. I'm a Marylander who is picky about crab cakes and these are above..."
Katie Dell
"This was our second time here. Very enjoyable experience! The lady who ushered us in was so pleasant. Our waitress, Teresa, was exceptional! She..."
Barbara Harwanko
The Blue Crab Restaurant
The Blue Crab Restaurant
83/100 (994 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Seafood
American
Seafood
American
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Tapas
Captain's Platter
Tacos
Shrimp
Shrimp or Fish Tacos
Seaside Pasta
Crab Legs
The Blue Crab Feast
Ribs
Homemade Crab Dip
Fried shrimp
Lobster
Fresh Made Potato Chips
Crab Soup
Pasta
Salad
Bethany Sunset Ale
Side Salad
Cakes
Steamed Mussels and Swordfish
Corn on the Cob
Pesto
Crab
Fresh Potato Chips and Oysters
Grilled Swordfish
Fish
Clams
Raw Oysters
Beer
Calamari
Shrimp and Grits
Mussels
Mango Crush
Calamares
Chargrilled Oysters
Sandwiches
Steamed Crabs
Burger
Jumbo Fried Shrimp
Crab Cake
Patron Margarita
Sit down
American
Seafood
Outdoor Seating
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Highchairs Available
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Full Bar
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Off The Hook
Off The Hook
82/100 (1762 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Seafood
American
Healthy
Seafood
American
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Focaccia
Cioppino
Shrimp
Key lime pie
Octopus
Fish & chips
Paella
Ice Cream
Crab Cake
Shrimp and Grits
Cheesecake
Lobster
Crab Soup
Fish & Chips
Salad
Cakes
Lobster Roll
Crab
Fish
Tapas
Scallops
Ragu
Fish Taco
Clams
Tacos
Oyster
Swordfish
Calamari
Halibut
Ribs
Risotto
Mussels
Tuna
Burger
Polenta
Calamares
Bread Pudding
Surf And Turf
Salmon
Sit down
American
Healthy
Seafood
Accepts Discover
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Seating
Takeout
Table Service
Accepts Mastercard
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Serves Alcohol
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
Mickey's Family Crab House
Mickey's Family Crab House
80/100 (1606 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Seafood
Bar
American
Seafood
American
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Crab Soup
Fish & chips
Cakes
Fish
Shrimp
Salad
Crab
Clams
Oyster
Calamari
Calamares
Crab Cake
Fish & Chips
Crab Legs
Steamers
Sandwiches
Fried Clams
Burger
Sit down
Bar
Seafood
American
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Late Night
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"We enjoyed the friendly rustic environment of this crab house. It was worth the wait for the crab feast! Our food was excellent and the service was..."
Kathryn Lamberton
"Stopped in Saturday night because they were one of the few restaurants open - lucky us!!!! The atmosphere is so laid back and friendly and all the..."
Kristin Snyder Kott
"My family has been coming here for the past 3 years. I was a little reluctant at first but so glad we did. If your looking for a fine dining..."
Janet Brewington
"Great local place. We had Sharon as a waitress, she was the best! Highly recommend for..."
Nicole Pedriani
"Great night at Mickey's! Had the best crabs & fried chicken I ever had. The crabs were meaty and tender. The fried chicken had the tastiest coating...."
Karen Coleman
"A little pricey on the crabs but always great seafood - exceptional crab cakes and best crab dip..."
Bob Cusack
"We were looking for a good seafood meal close to the inlet and we definitely found it! Everything was delicious and the service was great. Can't wait..."
Jennifer Schwalm Shadle
"Jermaine was great! Took great care of us... never an empty glass... crab cakes were awesome... crab legs so tasty...fish fry was gone in minutes......"
Jennifer Jacobson Goshow
"Mickey's has the best soft shelled crab sandwich ever. The staff is great and all the food is excellent! I've been going there for a few years now..."
Mark Wallace
"Been coming here every summer for several years and was just in over the weekend with my family. We had some of the best crabs we've ever had there! ..."
Leeann Cannon
"Been going to Mickeys for years. Hasn't changed a bit. Still a great place to take your friends and family. Great good and..."
James D Duncan
"Great little gem. Price was great. Atmosphere was good. Staff was friendly and on point. And the crabs were big and..."
Brandy Davis
"Mickey's never disappoints. One of my favorite places for a great meal. The best part is when family is in town from DC or Baltimore, they really..."
Rocky Lancaster
"During our stay in Delaware, we’ve learned this restaurant has been around for 33 years. It’s located right next door to our hotel, Hotel..."
Tamika Blackman
"Great crab house with many options for crabs and food. I was very happy with the cost and quality of the all you can eat crabs. They were heavy and..."
Katie Dell
"I love Mickey's... If you are into crabs, I highly recommend the all you can eat crab special. Their hush puppies with their spicy aioli are the best..."
Joanie Axelbaum
"Every time we come to BB we visit this place and every time we have a blast. It became our tradition not to miss the opportunity to have dinner..."
DTJB Zen
"Pretty good place for crabs and stuff. Went on a pretty crowded night and they did a really good job minimizing any wait times. Great cocktail menu...."
Ken Halaby
"SO GOOD!! Went on Saturday night at 530 on Saturday of memorial weekend. There was no wait & we sat outside. Our server Wendy was amazing! The orange..."
Samm S
Summer Salts Beach Grill
Summer Salts Beach Grill
79/100 (547 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Seafood
American
Bar
American
Dinner
Lunch
Shrimp
Salad
Wings
Crab
Scallops
Risotto
Fish Taco
Crab Soup
Fish
Sandwiches
Burger
Sit down
American
Bar
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Seating
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"We stopped in during vacation, and everything we had was beyond delicious. The wings we had were some of the best ever, highly recommend getting..."
kevin b
"I think we found our new favorite place to go at the beach! The staff was great, the food/drinks were delicious, and the atmosphere was perfect!..."
David Miller
"We love ordering food for pick up to take for Happy Hour on the drive-on-beach. We love their food. I'm not a fan of chicken tenders, but I'm a fan..."
Rocky Lancaster
"Very good. We had seafood fajitas, French Onion burgers, shrimp scampi.. all very good. Large..."
George F
"Had lunch here the other day. The fish tacos I had were really delicious. My friend had a really nice salad - big and hearty. It wasn't crazy busy,..."
Erica Anstey
"The food and service was excellent! Will definitely go back. Edit: You must ask for Tanya!!! She is phenomenal...she does it all and with such..."
Melissa Bozeman
"Busy place but well run. The owner waited on us He was spot on and awesome and friendly .Tge mahi bites & zucchini fries were fantastic. My..."
georgia murawski
"The food here was amazing. The service was amazing as well. I had the zucchini fries and the seafood rice bowl. I would definitely come..."
Stephani Jackson
Matt's Fish Camp
Matt's Fish Camp
78/100 (2369 ratings)
Restaurants
Seafood
Vegetarian Friendly
American
Gluten Free Options
Seafood
American
Soups
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Pesto
Fried shrimp
Tuna
Fish
Shrimp and Grits
Calamares
Shrimp
Fish & chips
Crab Soup
Salmon
Lobster
Crab Cake
Pasta
Salad
Chowder
Clam Chowder
Fish & Chips
Mac and cheese
Lobster Roll
Fried Clams
Crab
Cod
Swordfish
Scallops
Halibut
Clams
Oyster
Sandwiches
Fish Sandwich
Calamari
Burger
Cakes
French Fries
Mussels
Sit down
Seafood
American
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
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