Bethany/Ocean City/Rehoboth over Xmas

[kim2310]

We'd like to find a decent casual restaurant for Friday night, the day after Christmas. We'll be in Bethany but would travel to any of the other beach towns. Are most places open this time of year? Any suggestions would be great. There will be 9 of us.

[Caralien]

If you like brewpubs, definitely Dogfish Head in Rehoboth: http://dogfish.com/ (they get really busy, so do call ahead).

[bnemes3343]

It would be a bit of a hike from Bethany, but Fausto's Ristorante Antipasti at 3101 Philadelphia Ave in OC (not the one at 116th) is pretty much my favorite in the area. Fantastic food and reasonable prices. Great pasta and seafood dishes and a fabulous Caesar salad. Nice place, but still pretty casual. They take reservations.

[rfiver]

I think you can get a large group into Mancini's. We were there over Thanksgiving with ag roup of 7 and there were 2 larger groups there. Very good pasta and pizza dishes. We have always had good meals there.

[Lewes17266]

The Parkway and DiFebo's might not be casual enough but I thought I would mention them. Bluecoast would be convenient for you if you would like fresh seafood with a waterview. The Cottage Cafe is always good and is very casual.
In Rehoboth, The Porcini House is new and very nice or The Cultured Pearl would be fun for a group. Adriatico would be a good pick for Italian food in Rehoboth if open. In Lewes on Second Street you have many great choices - Jerry's, Second Street Grille, or Striper Bites. There is a new Irish Eyes on the canal in Lewes for a waterview. I would definitely call ahead.

[Lewes17266]

kim2310, Google this - The Dish on the Shore's Best Eats Washington Post.

[Felixnot]

Catch 54 is open and can accomodate 9, (in Fenwick), Northeast Seafood Kitchen in Ocean View,can as well, and so can Bluecoast. These are all owned by Sodel, and are great.