Barbecue & Bourbon

Welcome to Bethany Blues

Reservations for dining are accepted during all business hours. Reservations are highly suggested in order to guarantee a table.
If you arrive at the restaurant without a reservation, seating may or may not be available. 

Reviews

  • Bars open finally. Stopped here and all protocols are executed to the T. There was a few people sitting at the bar and us. Bartenders all wore masks and sanitized everything. We had chips and salsa piled high. Drinks flowed. Everyone was high spirited, accepting the new normal.

    Marie B.

  • This was first restaurant I have been to since March and they are doing everything exactly as they should. The staff has been impeccably trained, their protocols are precise and well-thought out, and the entire experience helps relax you during these tough times. I would go back in a heartbeat. As someone in the healthcare field I was extremely impressed. I would challenge any other restaurant or retail chain to do the job Bethany Blues is doing. They are the new gold standard for covid dining. Kudos to them.

    Gregg F.

  • Ordered takeout in the midst of the Covid pandemic - we showed up right on time and didn't have to do a single thing ... they recognized our car, brought it out within 10 seconds of being parked & put it in our back seat and every food item was amazing!!!! We were so happy with our decision. We were sitting at the dinner saying "this is sooo good" over and over. Can't wait to be able to dine in again.

    Stephanie A.

  • We ate here last night. The Restaurant takes the Social Distancing very serious and made us feel comfortable. Our Server Dani was excellent, great personality and great service. My Wife tried a Bourbon Manhattan for the first time and loved it. I had the Small Wedge Salad and the Delmarva Chicken which is always cooked to perfection. We finished our meal with the Lemon Coconut Cake, Coffee and my Lady enjoyed a Flight of Bourbon to finish off the meal. The live music made an already great night even better. Thanks for a great night.

    Scott D.

  • One of the best places to eat. And, one of the best organized to deal with social distancing and protecting customers during the virus situation. It was the best restaurant that we visited during our vacation. We were very impressed and will be back whenever we are in town. Awesome! Extremely clean too.

    Greg W.

  • In the thick of our current "pandemic" once again BETHANY BLUES Shines brightly! ... From the moment I walked through the door I was greeted cheerfully by Miss. Lauren... Directed to my seat ... And enjoyed yet another delicious treat from BETHANY BLUES, TONIGHT "Smokehouse Mac & Cheese" ....their Creamy mac, layers of BETHANY BLUES specialty smoked meats ...topped with a heaping mound of their onion "frizzles" accompanied by their moist Corn~Bread!... An incredible meal ... Incredible service, and just Miss Laurens smile alone was worth the visit ... Amazing Staff make this a stand out in these trying times .... Do stop in!

    Glenn P.

Barbecue & More
From Dinosaur BBQ in Niagara Falls, New York to The Salt Lick in Driftwood, Texas, our owners have traveled the country. They’ve sampled every variety of barbecue and learned regional styles of slow smoking and the wood fire process. From Carolina-style barbecue to Texas-style beef brisket to our St. Louis ribs and our own “Delmarva-Q”— Why pick a favorite: you can have it all!
Our highly-skilled team of chefs, innovate new ways of blending southern tradition with beach flavors. You can count on favorites like hearty ribs, no-filler crab cakes , or a juicy burger. Can’t choose? Our Sunday Brunches are the ticket to a well-rounded view of the menu. We elevate barbecue to places you never anticipated.
Passionate about bourbon? Nothing goes together like bourbon and barbecue. Bethany Blues has over 120 whiskeys and over 50 of those are part of the private stash collection. We hand select our own single-barrels for our house whiskey pour. Let us make a bourbon believer out of you!
Specialty Dinners
Live Music
Catering
Bethany Blues’ Barbecue and Beyond Catering offers full service catering from smaller in-house gatherings, casual backyard barbecues, and full scale, catered weddings! Our fleet of vehicles, including our food truck, three mobile smokers, and delivery trucks are out on the road daily delivering the finest barbecue in the area, as well as plated service by the areas most talented chefs.
Our award-winning catering team delivers an experience that will leave your guests talking. We cater over 200 events per year, and our highly professional team stands ready to craft a menu that you won’t soon forget.

About Bethany Blues

Born of a love of barbecue and a desire to blend traditional, slow-smoked flavors with beach cuisine, Bethany Blues was founded in 2003 in Bethany Beach, Delaware. Our second location in Lewes, Delaware opened in 2009. We serve the freshest seafood, locally famous dishes like Pigs On the Wing, award-winning brisket, and many other favorites, setting the standard for beach-style barbecue. Our mouth-watering menu and friendly staff are serving up stellar hospitality.
We do it all—from full service catering to our Sunday brunch extravaganza, Bingo, team trivia, paint nights, and live entertainment. Whether you want to cozy up near the fireplace for date night in Lewes, enjoy the bar with friends, bring the whole family into the dining room, or host your next party, Bethany Blues is the place to be. We can accommodate your various needs with a down-home vibe so you can relax. Enjoy live entertainment while you sip on a selection from our private bourbon stash.
Good barbecue takes patience, and here at Bethany Blues, we infuse each dish with a little love. Come on in for a healthy dose of happy at Bethany Blues where, “Life’s all about the sauce!”
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