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Downtown Blues, Rehoboth Beach, DE

Downtown Blues

4.6
4.6
60 Reviews
$30 and under
Barbecue

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2 people
8:00 p.m.
Booked 3 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Great for happy hour
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
  • Neighbourhood
    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, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 60 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Ocean City / Delaware Shore

    Neighbourhood gem

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.

60 Reviews

  1. Ira

    VIP

    Baltimore

    27 reviews

    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Was a little hesitant about crab cakes at a bbq joint. They were excellent!! Being a beach town, they are well versed with crabs!! Will return after the renovation.

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  2. Larry

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    257 reviews

    5.0

    257 reviews

    Dined on December 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Good fun and great food, but they need to add an outdoor entry like in NYC to prevent the cold air rushing un everything rhe door opens.

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  3. Helena

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best Santa experience ever!!! Thanks for the great food, drinks, and service.

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  4. Anne-Laure

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    24 reviews

    1.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    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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  5. Erin

    Baltimore

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    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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  6. Jasøn

    Philadelphia

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 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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  7. Joan

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 10, 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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  8. Andy

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 9, 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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  9. Jennifer

    Washington DC

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

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

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  10. Sara

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 25, 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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FAQs

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

Downtown Blues is rated 4.6 stars by 60 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
8:00 p.m.
Booked 3 times today

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.
  • Neighbourhood
    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, Takeout, 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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