October 25th, 2009

In Fenwick Island….at the Delaware Beaches…there is a Beach Eatery…you probably know it…it’s Ocean Side Subs & Pizza…

Beach eateries; don’t you love them?  A come as you are type of place; from the beach, the tennis court, golf course, the gym.  It really does not matter. 

If you are living on the coast you know that these beach eateries are dependable institutions.  They have been in business for many years and people keep coming to them all the time looking for the foods they are known for.

Whether you are at Hodad’s, known for burgers and shakes, on Newport Ave. in Ocean Beach, CA, or at Tommy’s Sub Shop on 28th St. and Coastal Highway in Ocean City, Maryland or Anthony’s, known for over stuffed roast beef and ham sandwiches also in Ocean City, MD, or El Gaucho Burger, whose specialties include media noches and cubanos, besides the burgers, on Ashford Ave., in Puerto Rico, or Ed’s Chicken in Dewey Beach, DE or Loui’s (great pizza and fries) on Rehoboth Ave., you know that you can count on them for the same quality of food that keeps you coming back.

One of those eateries is Ocean Side.  It is located on Coastal Highway and Virginia Ave. in Fenwick Island, Delaware.  They have been in business since 1981 and the tel. in Delaware is 302-539-5388 and from Maryland the tel. is 410-250-2695.  They accept credit cards and are open from 11:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays.  11:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.

The owners, who happen to be there all the time, are Bob and Sue and they have been welcoming patrons for 29 seasons. 

Originally it was much smaller and some years ago they expanded and a large bar was added, as well as more dining space.  They serve beer and wine and televisions are always on so you won’t miss a thing.

The smell of pizza, fries, etc. is the first thing that hit you as you come in.  It can get quite busy in the height of the summer season.  Plenty of people come year-round.

Ocean Side is known for a variety of foods.  You will have available hot sandwiches and a favorite of a good friend, Ross, is the Chicken Fingers Parmesan.  He tells everyone to try it and it has become a local favorite.

They also offer cold sandwiches, hot and cold subs and wraps.  Cheese Steak is another local favorite. Plenty of side orders and munchies, as well.

Ocean Side is also very well known for their pizza and strombobbi.  Pizza specials are on the menu every day. And, after 5 p.m. the homemade spaghetti and meatballs will be ready.

The other day I ordered a Chef’s Salad for carry out and it was very good; they have about 7 other salads besides the one I chose. 

All in all it is a very popular place.  You probably have been there already and know what I am talking about.  The parking is easier in the second season vs. the summer.  It is located on a strip mall, so it can get crowded, but you will get there.

Let me know how you like it because my choices are usually pizza or salad and have not tried a lot of their other offerings.

I hope you had a good week-end.  I certainly did.  Getting together with friends; sharing lots of laughs; perfect!

Talk to you later….