May 18th, 2011
Off The Hook, Restaurant, Bethany Beach, Delaware, Fresh, Local, Lunch, Dinner, Review, Delaware Beaches
It has been a year since this Bethany Beach restaurant opened. They have served lunch and dinner every day. That’s what they wanted.
Renee told me last summer how she had tried Off The Hook; her meal had been delicious. One thing lead to another; I did not make it.
Last Monday I had to go to Bethany Beach. My husband’s only concern was; what’s for dinner?
I had roasted such a good chicken on Sunday that I thought leftovers would be the perfect meal for a cold evening. Don’t you think so too? Answer: I am not eating leftovers. Bla bla bla. Well, you can come with me to Bethany but I don’t know what’s even open.
And, that’s how we finally got to Off The Hook. It is located at 769 Garfield Parkway (Rt. 26), Bethany Beach, DE 19930. Tel. 302-829-1424. You can find it on Facebook.
I was plesantly surprised. I found a cozy restaurant; small but inviting. Light walls with colorful prints on one side of the room. On the other, there were 3 blackboards. One of those was offering thanks to the suppliers. Johnson’s Country Market in Eastview, DE, Julius Silvert Mushroom Farm from Kennett Square, PA, Other Side Produce, Easton, MD, Big Fish Wholesale Fish Market, Rehoboth Beach, and Crack of Dawn Bakery in Berlin, MD.
One of the boards expressed its appreciation to all the locals for patronizing them during those long winter months and the other had the Daily Dinner Specials.
There was a bar, which overlooked the kitchen.
Tiffany was our waitress. She was efficient and knew the menu well.
Chef Matt Cornelius stopped at every table to see if everyone was enjoying their meal.
And, then Steve Hagen, Chef and Owner, came in and we met him, as well. Of course, the topic of gluten came afloat, as it always does.
Tiffany brought bread to the table. I am pretty sure it was rosemary, olive oil and cracked pepper. My husband was drooling. He could not have the bread. Guess what? It was so good.
I went right to my entree. I chose from the Dinner Specials Board; the Clams Linguini with sundried tomatoes, capers, basil, and garlic in a white wine butter sauce. It really was good. The whole combination was in unison. And, I loved the sweetness of the garlic.
My husband had the Pan Roasted Scallops. This dish is usually served with fregola sarda, caramelized onion, garlic confit, spinach, chicken jus, crisp rosemary. Due to the fact that it had gluten, Chef Cornelius prepared a corn confit just for him.
Then he ordered clams as well. This dish was an appetizer. Middle Neck Clams, with tarragon, capers, white wine and lemon. I got to taste one and I recommend them totally, if you like clams. The tarragon made such a difference.
We ordered a takeout from the dinner specials; Oyster Stew. The review from that stew was that it was not too heavy, or too milky; just the right consistency. I wonder if Chef Cornelius can give away that recipe?
We did not have any dessert but some of the sweet endings were key lime pie, truffle terrine, french toast bread pudding and apple pie cannoli. Don’t they sound good?
Anyway, there is excitement this week at Off The Hook. Their new sister restaurant, Just Hooked, is opening in Fenwick Island, Delaware. Congratulations!!
My husband shared his clams with me.
Talk to you later….
Tags: Affordable, Bar, Bethany Beach, Delaware Beaches, Gluten free awareness, lunch and dinner, Off The Hook, Open All Year, Restaurant, Restaurant in Bethany Beach, review
My family and I are planning a trip to Bethany Beach this summer. We are always looking for dinner recommendations. Thanks for the post!