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Downtown Blues, Rehoboth Beach, DE

Downtown Blues

4.4
4.4
64 Reviews
$30 and under
Barbecue
8 N 1st St, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971

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2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 5 times today

About this restaurant

  • Kid-friendly
  • Gluten-free-friendly
  • Good for groups
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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Barbecue
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–12:00 am
  • Phone number
  • 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.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    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

What 64 people are saying

Downtown Blues reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Downtown Blues offers a "delicious" barbecue and "excellent service" in a "great ambiance," ideal for family events and gatherings. Known for its attentive staff and "friendly atmosphere," this restaurant pairs generous drinks with scrumptious meals like the "bbq burrito" and "pigs on the wing." Don't miss their "extremely allergy conscious" service.

64 Reviews
  1. Gerald

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, food and experience. I would definitely come back again

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  2. CHRIS

    Hungary9 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our main meals were good but the sides were not. Potato salad was hard, beans were not good, green beans had no taste.

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  3. Mica

    Philadelphia2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, excellent service, and great ambience. The pigs on the wing appetizer and the bbq burrito under the lunch specials were scrumptious and divine. The restaurant server and the food runners were attentive and nice.

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  4. Jimmie VIP

    Philadelphia40 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on December 29, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The ribs were very good and the roast turkey was plentiful. The kielbasa was not very good. Dry and I think they just reheated it. The drinks were generous in size.

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  5. Ira VIP

    Baltimore29 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 28, 2024

    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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  6. Larry VIP

    Philadelphia268 reviews

    5.0

    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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  7. Helena

    Orlando1 review

    5.0

    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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  8. Anne-Laure VIP

    Philadelphia24 reviews

    1.0

    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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  9. Erin

    Baltimore13 reviews

    5.0

    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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  10. Jasøn VIP

    Philadelphia25 reviews

    5.0

    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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FAQs

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

Downtown Blues is rated 4.4 stars by 64 OpenTable diners.

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

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  2. United States
  3. Baltimore / Maryland
  4. Ocean City / Delaware Shore
  5. Rehoboth Beach

Make a reservation

2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 5 times today
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.
  • Neighborhood
    Rehoboth Beach
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 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
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • 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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