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Downtown Blues, Rehoboth Beach, DE

Downtown Blues

4.7
4.7
57 Reviews
$30 and under
Barbecue

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 4 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Lively
  • Child-friendly
The newest location of the Bethany Blues group, Downtown Blues is NOW OPEN! Serving award winning bbq, high end bourbon and the best service at the beach. Dine in our beautiful renovated dining room or take your favorite bbq home by using our online ordering.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Barbecue
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 11:30 am–12:00 am
  • Phone number
    (302) 900-2227
  • Website
    https://downtownbluesrehoboth.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Juan Hernandez
  • Catering
    Casual catering options available. View our casual platter menu on our website where our menu is geared to feed groups of 12-15 people (or more) and can be picked up in store or delivered.
  • Private party facilities
    Downtown Blues has a full bar and dining room that is perfect for Private events for 50-100 guests. Please contact Rory@bethanyblues.com for additional information.
  • Location
    8 N 1st St, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
  • Area
    Rehoboth Beach
  • Cross Street
    Located on North First St. between Rehoboth Ave and Baltimore Ave.
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Brisket Cheesesteak Night!

    4 Dec 2024 only
    $10 Brisket Cheesesteaks and help us kick the keg with $4 select craft drafts
    Brisket Cheesesteak Night! photo

  • Build Your Own Burger Night

    9 Dec 2024 only
    Build your own burger at Downtown Bethany Blues! Black angus beef burgers starting at $8, with over 50 toppings to choose from!
    Build Your Own Burger Night photo

  • Tacos & Tequila Tuesdays with Survey Sez @ 6:30pm

    10 Dec 2024 only
    Come play Survey Sayz with DJ Sharron and enjoy some delicious food & drink specials! $4 BBQ Taco $5 Birria Taco $8 BBQ Quesadilla $8 Brisket Nachos $8 House Margs $4 Hornitos Shots $4 Cornona Bottles TEQUILA FLIGHTS!
    Tacos & Tequila Tuesdays with Survey Sez @ 6:30pm photo

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 57 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Baltimore / Maryland

    Good for groups

  • Baltimore / Maryland

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

  • Ocean City / Delaware Shore

    Child-friendly

  • Ocean City / Delaware Shore

    Good for groups

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Downtown Blues offers a vibrant atmosphere and a menu packed with "the best barbecue on the East Coast." Guests rave about the "friendly and attentive service" and the flavorful brisket. The restaurant's lively ambiance, complete with live music and a well-stocked bar, makes it a must-visit for BBQ lovers.

57 Reviews

  1. Anne-Laure

    Philadelphia

    23 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    23 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Food was good and very quick. But service was terrible especially for the low season. Not recommended!

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  2. Erin

    Baltimore

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A perfect place to warm up after the tree lighting, enjoy great food & catch a few minutes of the late games. Such a nice staff and friendly atmosphere.

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  3. Jasøn

    Philadelphia

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was very good. Service was excellent. Great event for the kids. Would definitely do it again because of how much our daughter and her friends loved it.

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  4. Joan

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We shared appetizers in the bar, good portion sizes. Blake mixed good drinks and was very attentive! Very relaxed atmosphere, nobody rushed us. Thank you!

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  5. Andy

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The barbecue was delicious and fell right off the bone. The service was quick had very good presentation. I can recommend this restaurant.

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  6. Jennifer

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Wonderful customer service! Extremely allergy conscious!

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  7. Sara

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 25 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food! Always a good choice! Corn bread, crab dip, ribs, and Mac and cheese are excellent!

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  8. Stan

    Baltimore

    52 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    52 reviews

    Dined on 22 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a wonderful dining experience. The food, drinks, and service were outstanding. The Bang Bang Shrimp were the best I've ever had. When in Rehoboth Beach, don't miss dining here.

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  9. Michael

    Philadelphia

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 19 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I recently visited Downtown Blues BBQ in Rehoboth and was thoroughly impressed. The atmosphere is laid-back and inviting, perfect for a casual meal with family or friends. The service was prompt and friendly, with staff who were happy to provide recommendations. The star of the show, of course, was the food. The BBQ was cooked to perfection – smoky, tender, and packed with flavor. I tried the pulled pork and ribs, both of which were outstanding.

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  10. Ed

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 18 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time here. It was great. We had the crab cake sandwich and the bbq platter. Both excellent!

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FAQs

Downtown Blues offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (302) 900-2227.

Downtown Blues is rated 4.7 stars by 57 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 4 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Downtown Blues

8 N 1st St, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Located on North First St. between Rehoboth Ave and Baltimore Ave.
  • Area
    Rehoboth Beach
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 11:30 am–12:00 am
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Barbecue
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Juan Hernandez
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    https://downtownbluesrehoboth.com/
  • Phone number
    (302) 900-2227
  • Catering
    Casual catering options available. View our casual platter menu on our website where our menu is geared to feed groups of 12-15 people (or more) and can be picked up in store or delivered.
  • Private party facilities
    Downtown Blues has a full bar and dining room that is perfect for Private events for 50-100 guests. Please contact Rory@bethanyblues.com for additional information.
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