December 3rd, 2023
Confucius was a Chinese thinker and social philosopher….But in Rehoboth Beach it is a very good Chinese restaurant. Not all Chinese restaurants are the same. This one stands above others.
Shawn and Danielle have owned Confucius for almost 20 years. They are the perfect host and hostess. I remember years ago watching their son doing his homework in the back. That young man is in college now.
Confucius is located on 57 Wilmington Ave. right in Downtown Rehoboth Beach. 302-227-3848.
I have my favorite dishes. My go to ones. So, I always order a whole fish. No, don’t wrinkle your nose until you try it. I am like a cat eating a fish? I dig into the fish like I dig into my crabs.
The Whole Black Sea Bass is intimidating, but trust me it is so good. You don’t have to look at the eyes. Once you take that first bite you will say Oh now I know what she was talking about.
Their green beans are to die for. You wonder why would I order green beans? Simple, they are that good.
An appetizer of Salt & Pepper Shrimp should not be missed. Crispy and you should try them or someone in your table should. But they may not want to share.
General Tso’s Chicken was ordered and I can attest it was very good. It can be a shareable dish for the table. There are many stories about the history of this dish. Check it out.
Their duck spring rolls were nice as a starter sipping wine waiting for the salt and pepper shrimp?
As you can tell I really enjoy Confucius. Their food and service is consistent and when I leave I think of how I cannot wait to come back.
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Enjoy the Season.
June 13th, 2013
It is true when they say that if you have a passion for what you do, then, you will never work a day in your life…I found that to be true when I toured the Rehoboth Beach restaurants with Eating Rehoboth….the new walking food, wine, beer and cultural tours that just started in the month of May. Already, a must do, when visiting the Nation’s Summer Capital.
Eating Rehoboth meets either at Hotel Rehoboth on Rehoboth Avenue or at The Bellmoor Inn and Spa on Christian Street. You can book your tours, always through the website, http://www.eatingrehoboth.com. Tours start at 1 p.m. You can book the tours as late as 11 a.m. on the day of the tour. They take up to 16 people on each tour. Please do check the website for additional info. and for questions you may have. Please note that they do have gift certificates and private tours, as well.
The restaurants you will visit will be a total surprise. Just go with the flow and enjoy the experience. It’s a lot of fun!
So my post begins with my arrival at The Bellmoor Inn and Spa located at 6 Christian Street. Tel. 302-227-5800. Website? http://www.thebellmoor.com. This is a beautiful hotel in Downtown Rehoboth Beach. A great location; walking distance to the beach, shops and restaurants.
A little welcoming reception with Paul Cullen wines. We were waiting for all to arrive. This was a fun group. Eclectic, outgoing, and ready to eat!
Our tour guide was going to be Dave McCormick and in not time we were out the door. But, we all burst out laughing when Dave brought out the “placard”. When have you seen such a thing in Rehoboth Beach? There is no way we would get lost. Believe me, this is a true tour…placard and all.
So, off we went to MARIACHI. This Latin restaurant is located on 14 Wilmington Avenue. Yolanda is the owner and as usual she received us with a smile. Tel. 302-227-0115. Website? http://www.mariachirehobothde.com.
And with Margaritas!!
Then, chips and homemade salsa, papusas from Salvador, and the ever present plantains, a staple in Latin cooking.
Yolanda gave us a tour of Mariachi and we thanked her for her hospitality.
Off to CONFUCIUS, located at 57 Wilmington Avenue. Tel. 302-227-3848. Website? http://www.confuciusrehobothbeach.com. Shawn has taken his Chinese cuisine to a different level. It is not your usual “Chinese” restaurant. His food is delicious and his wine list is awesome.
He received us with wine, his amazing green beans, tofu, and steamed dumplings. As usual, Shawn made his customers feel at home.
Next stop was KILWINS, located at 140 Rehoboth Avenue. Tel. 302-227-3611. Website? http://www.kilwins.com/rehobothbeach. This was the perfect stop at this time of our tour. A time to “cleanse” our palate. Sarah Ratzel, Manager, received us with open arms. She took the time to explain step by step what they do and offer at Kilwins.
Their fudge is amazing and plenty of it is gluten free! Same with the ice cream. A top seller at the store is the Sea-Salt Caramel. I resisted the fudge, the turtle, but no way I could resist the ice cream. True, this Sea-Salt Caramel is outstanding. Sarah told us that the ice cream is made at Kilwins in Michigan.
Sea-Salt Caramel
Mint Chocolate Chip
We thanked everyone and took off again, but not before one last tasting…..
Dave was really having fun and steered us in the right direction towards SEMRA’S, the new Mediterranean Grill.
SEMRA’S is fairly new in town and is located at 19 Rehoboth Avenue. Tel. 302-226-4976. Website? http://www.semras.com. Please check the website because they do have entertainment on some week-ends…belly dancer!
As you step into the restaurant the take out counter will be on your left, but the dining room is at the back of the restaurant.
We were served a delicious tea and a mini lamb and chicken shish kabob. Moist and perfectly seasoned. We all loved it!
It was a beautiful day in Rehoboth Beach and the beach was crowded. We continued on our Eating Rehoboth tour towards the Boardwalk Plaza, where their restaurant, Victoria’s, was waiting for us.
The Boardwalk Plaza is located at Olive Avenue and The Boardwalk. Victoria’s is their restaurant. They offer oceanfront dining…and at times there is entertainment, as well. It is a great place to watch a full moon. Tel. 302-227-0615. Website? http://www.boardwalkplaza.com.
A Signature Margarita was served.
The Chef gave us a description of our tasting.
The baked oysters were outstanding!!
Our final destination was a(muse.) This restaurant is located at 44 Baltimore Ave. Tel. 302-227-7107. Website? http://www.amuse-rehoboth.com. Hari Cameron is the Chef and Owner. Rehoboth Beach has developed into a dining destination. The chefs are unique, their presentations are daring and for all of us that like to try and taste morsels of delicious food…it is priceless! Rehoboth Beach had 3 chefs nominated for the James Beard award. Hari was one of them.
We were going to be eating on the side porch, which is a fun place to eat, more so when the weather is nice.
The moment you meet him, you can see that he loves what he does. Not only is he a well respected chef, but, he is also an excellent teacher. His presentation of his dishes were very detailed and impressing.
A glass of tamarind juice with I believe, tequila.
A tasting of Quinoa.
Hari decided to make fresh mozzarella…very effortless, I may add.
Next course was salmon…just a tasting to keep you wanting more.
And, then, he proceeded to make a pineapple sorbet using liquid nitrogen.
a(muse.) has many dining options…tasting menus, late night menu, classes and private tastings, as well. Chek their website for more information.
And, then, it was time to go home. It has been almost 2 weeks since I went on the tour. It was perfectly planned with the restaurants all being so different. If you like to eat, then, you will love Eating Rehoboth!!
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