June 17th, 2014

Bethany Beach Eats!! Patsy’s Restaurant, Bethany Beach, Delaware, Review, Southern Delaware, Delaware Beaches, Gluten Free Dishes Available

Patsy’s Restaurant is located in the quiet resort of Bethany Beach.  I like to say quiet because nothing is further from the truth.  This coastal Delaware, family resort is ready for Summer 2014!!  And, so is Patsy’s.  The address is 121 Campbell Place, Bethany Beach, DE 19930.  Tel. 302-537-2433.  Website?  http://www.patsysgourmet.com.

It was so gorgeous last Sunday that a dinner at Patsy’s was the perfect choice.  Sitting on the porch on that cool night was awesome!  Nothing like a delicious and relaxing dinner with friends.  Daily dinner starts at 5:30 p.m.  Dine outdoors under the porch or indoors.  No reservations.

For starters we had Patsy’s Fried Green Tomatoes.  They were topped with roasted red pepper/Vermont cheddar cheese spread with fresh basil pesto and balsamic reduction.  Just take a look at the photo…..they do look beautiful, don’t they?  They tasted just as good!

The presentation of the Grilled Eggplant was so inviting.  The grilled eggplant was grilled with herbed goat cheese, sauteed tri-colored peppers, onions and spinach with a pomodoro sauce and an herb salad.  That would have been one of my choices.  Love grilled eggplant.  This stack looked and tasted fantastic and Marilyn loved it!

So surprised that my friend, Shelley, ordered the Shrimp & Grits.  The shrimp with tri color peppers, red onions and Andouille sausage on white cheddar cheese grits hit the spot.

Well, my dish was a Sunday special.  Not very dietetic by any means.  But, it was one of those week-ends where the diet went in a different direction….Fried Chicken on Waffles!!  The waffles had a bite to them; prepared with corn and jalapenos.  The chicken was fried to perfection…..I confess I ate it all, skin, you name it.  The glaze was sweet but with its own punch, as well.  The watermelon was refreshing….a summer favorite.

Note:  There are gluten free dishes available.  Check http://www.patsysgourmet.com.  The information is under the Main Event Menu.

There was no way we could eat dessert.  We saw them go by.  The Chocolate Cake could have fed 4 people.  The young ones eating next to us had the Banana Crepes and when I asked them how they were, they just kept nodding.

Maybe next time.

So, remember, if you want some special and quaint place to eat….check Patsy’s.

Have a good one!!

September 7th, 2013

Bethany Beach Eats, Patsy’s Restaurant, Bethany Beach, Delaware, Review, Southern Delaware, Delaware Beaches, Gluten Free Friendly Restaurant!! The Second Season!!

Destination?  Bethany Beach, Delaware….the 35th Annual Bethany Beach Boardwalk Arts Festival is taking place until 5 p.m. Saturday, 9/7.  The Boardwalk and surroundings streets become every year the place to browse, shop and enjoy the beginning of the Second Season at the Delaware Beaches.

But when that is all finished, then, where to dine in Bethany Beach?

Well, let me tell you about it.  Patsy’s Restaurant is located at 121 Campbell Place on the second block from the ocean, right near the Bethany Beach Post Office.  Tel. 302-537-2433.  Website?  http://www.patsysgourmet.com.  No reservations; first come, first served.  We are entering the Second Season at the Delaware Beaches, so please call in advance to make sure that they are open on the day you want to dine.

Patsy’s has indoor and outdoor dining.  We decided to sit outdoors.  It was the perfect evening; just with family.

The music, definitely, Caribbean with a Key West beat!

The food is fresh, and their offerings change constantly depending on the season.  Very gluten free friendly…just ask them.  They will be able to modify some  of the dishes and there is always plenty of fresh seafood.

This is what we enjoyed:

For starters a Gazpacho.  Gazpacho is made so many different ways.  At Patsy’s the Gazpacho has plenty of veggies in a broth that also has a very nice kick to it.

The Grilled Peaches with herb goat cheese and prosciutto were beautiful and delicious.  Local peaches, by the way.

Grilled Mahi on corn, squash, and green bean succotash with a cherry tomato salad and pesto had a diversed combination of flavors.  Very much liked.

The Grilled Tuna was another choice not to be missed…on purple sticky rice cake with napa cabbage slaw and miso mustard sauce.

Love softshells and Patsy’s were cornmeal crusted with grilled corn, black bean salad, red cabbage slaw and cilantro aioli.

The oven roasted Rainbow Trout was deboned and then stuffed with bacon, shiitaki mushrooms and spinach with roasted fingerling potatoes.  Perfectly seasoned!!

We even ordered two desserts to be shared, of course!!

The Patsy’s Blackberry/Blueberry Cobbler with their own fresh made Vanilla Ice Cream!!  Yum!

Love when a Key Lime Pie is tart…that’s how Patsy’s is.  Made inhouse, topped with whipped cream and fresh lime zest.

This is the time of the year when restaurants are open at the Delaware Beaches, the crowds are manageable, and the weather is awesome!  Enjoy it.

Note:  As of this post, Patsy’s is closed on Wednesday.  No Brunch on Sunday.  But, dinner is served at 5:30 p.m.