This was a fabulous restaurant when it first opened many years ago. We were neighbors of the original owner and he was a great host back then. Those days we would go once a week. The current owners run a good place and the food is nice albeit pricey. Now we only go once a year since there are lots of competing places to go here and in nearby towns for similar fare. -enjoy
(3)
Gwyneth J.
Went back a few weeks ago for my 50th B-Day dinner with my family. We asked for our favourite server, Tina and she made the dinner SO special! If they are offering the Surf & Turf - filet with crab cake - it's delish! We are never disappointed here and we love, love, love, the cheese plate! Fantastic service, great food, lovely atmosphere...what more do you need?
(5)
Christopher A.
Awesome Tappas menu along with full entered. Seared Tuna and short rib Ravioli was excellent !
(5)
Jonathan C.
No question food is good. Prices are reasonable. Service was ok. Just could not get past all the flies. I understand it's the season but how hard would it be to hang a few fly traps when the place is closed. Considering the atmosphere it was a turn off. Instead of relaxing and enjoying our meal, we were rushing to get out of the place. Probably would not return.
(3)
Brian C.
Sedona is one of the top restaurants in Bethany Beach and they are so for a good reason. Their food and service are both notch. I had the veal chop. Others had salmon and rockfish. My chop was presented well and delicious. The others felt likewise. Their Sangria special, for a second visit, was not that great, watery and tasted as if was lacking ingredients. This drops my rating to a 4. However, If there was a 4.5 rating, I would have selected that as everything else was superb. We will definitely return but not select the sangria again.
(4)
Sarah S.
Another fabulous meal in Bethany Beach! Every dish (tapas) we got was delicious, the cocktails were scrumptious, and the service was top notch. If you're in Bethany this summer ask to be seated in Bobby's section. You won't regret it!
(5)
Jonathan N.
Good all around, and unlike most places in Bethany, they take reservations!
We look forward to our yearly meal every summer. The experience is usually exceptional. However, last night was very disappointing. We had a 7:30pm reservation. When we arrived, hostess told us the table would be ready in a few minutes, that the guests seated at our assigned table were "winding down." We waited and waited. We received an apology at 25 minutes and finally ordered drinks and a tapas at half an hour. Finally, at 40 minutes, we were seated. Food was great. When bill arrived, we were shocked that nothing was comped... No drinks, no tapas, no nothing. Seriously, a 40 minute wait!!! Restaurant servers were great but management, not so much.
(3)
Benton S.
Easily the best restaurant in Bethany. When looking for something more upscale than your regular beach go to's, this is the place. Choose from the tapas menu, which changes seasonally (maybe nightly?), or go traditional with entree and apps, you can't go wrong. Creative cuisine that doesn't miss the mark. Great selection of wines and local brews. Friendly, knowledgeable staff. 5 out of 5!! Don't miss it.
(5)
Karl B.
Sedona remains one of my most favorite restaurants anywhere and a must visit at the beach. The three-tapas deal is now available every night. We shared the exceptional cheese plate before the tapas. We had six different tapas between us and each was wonderful though I thought the smoked duck was exceptional. We came back a few days later after a nice day at the beach and shared the cheese plate with drinks at the bar. It doesn't get better than this.
(5)
James S.
We had a very enjoyable experience at Sedona. Everything was right on from the ambiance, to our server, Kelsey, and the food! We chose a full entree plus some tapas dishes... With each plate that came out we continued to be impressed with not only the presentation but how delicious everything tasted. We are out-of-towners and look forward to coming back!
(5)
Janet B.
I was in Bethany this past weekend with a friend visiting his family and we decided to give Sedona a try (based on a friend's recommendation). We were very pleasantly surprised with this restaurant! I ordered the three tapas for $25 option, which while not listed on the menu was listed on the website. I got the seared ahi tuna, the scallops, and the fish of the day which was a grilled salmon with horseradish sauce. All were good though I would say the tuna was the best. Perfectly done and very flavorful. Our waiter was lovely and the service was excellent. For a beach restaurant, i liked that we were able to make a reservation and the dining room was busy but quiet enough to have a conversation at the table without shouting at each other. Would definitely go back.
Nouvelle cuisine without going radical, these dishes are haut-cuisine and still accessible. After many meals over many summers here it is clear that Sedona believes in staying current with the best new trends.
(4)
Eron P.
I ordered a caprese salad that promised homemade mozzarella and it was not and terrible. It's the end of July and the tomatoes we nothing special and they should have been. You can walk down the street to any farm stand and get awesome tomatoes right now. There is no excuse for an anything but a delicious tomato. We sent it back. We ordered smoked duck on a coconut risotto. It was soupy rice - not even made with arborio. Our server was nice but when we received the bill, the salad was still there. When asked about why he didn't take the salad off the bill, he said he would have asked the owner but she was busy. I would have expected at least a comped glass of wine. Obviously, we will not return to this restaurant.
(1)
Ty F.
While on vacation in off-season, in Bethany Beach my wife and I were guided to Sedona by a local who works in the cafe inside The Good Earth Market in nearby Millville. (The cafe, itself, is a treat, especially for those with good taste and sensitive systems. They have many gluten-free dishes. goodearthmarket.com ) Armed with a thumbs up for Sedona, we went on a sunday night. Ambience is very nice....quiet, comfortable seating. The main menu is a bit pricey, but we were looking for light fare. Very good service. We chose four items from their tapas menu and I ordered a dirty martini. The martini was a perfect blend of gin/vodka and my three olives were large. We ordered the shrimp miso soup special of the day, $6 The Pan seared scallops with bacon and risotto $10 Seared sesame encrusted tuna with asian slaw and seaweed salad, $9 A salad with slices of pear, arugula and goat cheese. $? The servings were not particularly large, but, to my surprise we were both very satisfied by these dishes. Someone else used the word inventive to describe the dishes. I agree with that! Very good combinations that make you want to hold each fork or spoonful in your mouth to enjoy the experience. If you enjoy the eating experience rather than stuffing your face full of food, try Sedona!
(4)
Susan B.
Absolutely fabulous tapas. Everyone needs to try this place. Extremely talented owner and young chef!
(5)
Timothy H.
Highly recommend this place, especially for upscale, off-season dining, The service is terrific and the menu was sophisticated, yet not overpriced. We shared several small plates and an entree at the bar and everything was fantastic. I would not suggest for families with small children as the atmosphere is very adult. If you are looking for a place for kids, check out Mango's or Bethany Blues down the street.
(5)
Glen H.
Inventive dishes, nice quiet room, unobtrusive yet attentive wait staff. This is a great beach restaurant.
(5)
B B.
Had 8 o clock reservations didn't eat till after nine. Absolutely ridiculous. Over priced food was only ok. This place gets away with charging exorbitant prices because they are the only dressy/formal restaurant in the area (that I'm aware of). For good food, go the North East Seafood Kitchen. Casual, but much better. The prices here really were outrageous. The food was quite unimaginative. My lobster was charred beyond belief. My "saffron rice" was just plain white rice. Bf's Risotto was NOT risotto. perhaps rice cooked in milk, not water? Won't go back. Ever. Did I mention the service was TERRIBLE? We went in July 2010; I have no idea what the other reviewer was thinking.
(1)
Joan P.
Had dinner last night at our favorite restaurant in Bethany. The special of the night was beef brisket which was the best! The desserts were great also. My husband and I really like this place because it's consistently good and staff is always friendly. We occasionally go there for tapas night because we can get a taste of different apps. Their cream of crab soup in the best ever! I highly recommend, but make reservations because it does fill up in the summer.
(5)
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Address :26 Pennsylvania Ave,Ste A
Bethany Beach, DE, 19930
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Specialities
Takes Reservations : Yes Delivery : No Take-out : No Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Dinner Parking : Street Bike Parking : Yes Good for Kids : No Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Intimate Noise Level : Quiet Alcohol : Full Bar Outdoor Seating : No Wi-Fi : No Has TV : No Waiter Service : Yes
Brian S.
The perfect place to go for a date night dining experience at the beach. We had Nick as our server and he was the picture of professionalism. The decor was a bit dated, but did not detract at all from the experience (Table cloths would go a long way). We started our meal with a cheese and charcuterie board which was exquisite. There were four cheeses and a smattering of cured meats and fruits and nuts. Nick brought us bread to enjoy with this course, and it was excellent, most likely baked in-house. Since my fiancé and I were in it for a long multi course meal, we ordered a bottle of wine. The selection was great and hit all of the popular variatels and price points. When confronted with the menu of tapas we could not choose, so we told nick "we want 6 tapas, you choose your favorites and bring them out two at a time." He did such a fantastic job presenting the waves of courses, I can't wait to go back and do it all again. We ended up ordering a second bottle, but only made it half way through so he re-corked it and bagged it up for us. In summation, we could not have had a more pleasant evening. Request Nick if you have a chance, you won't be disappointed. I suggest having him choose your tapas (if you choose tapas over plated entrees). Even though I think that table cloths would fit this restaurant well (even a piece of butcher paper on top to preserve the linen), there is nothing I would change about our visit. Actually after proof reading this I can't exclude the hostess from this review. When we entered the restaurant the hostess was not very happy or friendly. When we explained that we had not made a reservation she seemed to sigh and stare at the seating chart in front of her for what was clearly and exaggeratedly long amount of time before she took us to our table. Management should probably encourage a welcoming and cheerful host as they are the first and last person the diner sees. That being said, we forgot all about it during the excellent service, we will be going back every time we come to the beach.
(5)Gary A.
This was a fabulous restaurant when it first opened many years ago. We were neighbors of the original owner and he was a great host back then. Those days we would go once a week. The current owners run a good place and the food is nice albeit pricey. Now we only go once a year since there are lots of competing places to go here and in nearby towns for similar fare. -enjoy
(3)Gwyneth J.
Went back a few weeks ago for my 50th B-Day dinner with my family. We asked for our favourite server, Tina and she made the dinner SO special! If they are offering the Surf & Turf - filet with crab cake - it's delish! We are never disappointed here and we love, love, love, the cheese plate! Fantastic service, great food, lovely atmosphere...what more do you need?
(5)Christopher A.
Awesome Tappas menu along with full entered. Seared Tuna and short rib Ravioli was excellent !
(5)Jonathan C.
No question food is good. Prices are reasonable. Service was ok. Just could not get past all the flies. I understand it's the season but how hard would it be to hang a few fly traps when the place is closed. Considering the atmosphere it was a turn off. Instead of relaxing and enjoying our meal, we were rushing to get out of the place. Probably would not return.
(3)Brian C.
Sedona is one of the top restaurants in Bethany Beach and they are so for a good reason. Their food and service are both notch. I had the veal chop. Others had salmon and rockfish. My chop was presented well and delicious. The others felt likewise. Their Sangria special, for a second visit, was not that great, watery and tasted as if was lacking ingredients. This drops my rating to a 4. However, If there was a 4.5 rating, I would have selected that as everything else was superb. We will definitely return but not select the sangria again.
(4)Sarah S.
Another fabulous meal in Bethany Beach! Every dish (tapas) we got was delicious, the cocktails were scrumptious, and the service was top notch. If you're in Bethany this summer ask to be seated in Bobby's section. You won't regret it!
(5)Jonathan N.
Good all around, and unlike most places in Bethany, they take reservations!
(4)Alex C.
This place is so unassuming kind of easy to miss but delicious food and fantastic service! The hostess was lovely and so welcoming--first impressions are everything to me so I appreciated that. For dinner I had a tapas you pick 3 with a cup of cream of crab (velvety smooth and nice sherry finish) BBQ bacon wrapped scallops (grilled and fresh) and the ahi tuna bites (great crust and nice fresh fish). My fiancé had the crab cakes that came with potato salad and a fabulous creamed corn side. Drinks were great too! Thanks to our server for the great service--I think her name was Ramona but I cannot remember.
(4)Sheila F.
We look forward to our yearly meal every summer. The experience is usually exceptional. However, last night was very disappointing. We had a 7:30pm reservation. When we arrived, hostess told us the table would be ready in a few minutes, that the guests seated at our assigned table were "winding down." We waited and waited. We received an apology at 25 minutes and finally ordered drinks and a tapas at half an hour. Finally, at 40 minutes, we were seated. Food was great. When bill arrived, we were shocked that nothing was comped... No drinks, no tapas, no nothing. Seriously, a 40 minute wait!!! Restaurant servers were great but management, not so much.
(3)Benton S.
Easily the best restaurant in Bethany. When looking for something more upscale than your regular beach go to's, this is the place. Choose from the tapas menu, which changes seasonally (maybe nightly?), or go traditional with entree and apps, you can't go wrong. Creative cuisine that doesn't miss the mark. Great selection of wines and local brews. Friendly, knowledgeable staff. 5 out of 5!! Don't miss it.
(5)Karl B.
Sedona remains one of my most favorite restaurants anywhere and a must visit at the beach. The three-tapas deal is now available every night. We shared the exceptional cheese plate before the tapas. We had six different tapas between us and each was wonderful though I thought the smoked duck was exceptional. We came back a few days later after a nice day at the beach and shared the cheese plate with drinks at the bar. It doesn't get better than this.
(5)James S.
We had a very enjoyable experience at Sedona. Everything was right on from the ambiance, to our server, Kelsey, and the food! We chose a full entree plus some tapas dishes... With each plate that came out we continued to be impressed with not only the presentation but how delicious everything tasted. We are out-of-towners and look forward to coming back!
(5)Janet B.
I was in Bethany this past weekend with a friend visiting his family and we decided to give Sedona a try (based on a friend's recommendation). We were very pleasantly surprised with this restaurant! I ordered the three tapas for $25 option, which while not listed on the menu was listed on the website. I got the seared ahi tuna, the scallops, and the fish of the day which was a grilled salmon with horseradish sauce. All were good though I would say the tuna was the best. Perfectly done and very flavorful. Our waiter was lovely and the service was excellent. For a beach restaurant, i liked that we were able to make a reservation and the dining room was busy but quiet enough to have a conversation at the table without shouting at each other. Would definitely go back.
(4)Gary M.
Choosing a restaurant at a beach resort during off season can be risky. No risk involved at Sedona in Bethany Beach Delaware. The menu is sized perfectly with a well rounded yet focused selection of entrées. This visit I chose the pan seared duck breast in a brandy demi glaze with caramelized brussel sprouts and sweet potato puree. Everything was prepared to perfection. Very close to the best duck I have ever tasted. The bar is well stocked with a variety of craft distilled spirits and fine wines. The hospitality offered by the proprietor and staff is top notch. We will return often and have already recommended to family and friends. Thanks Marian for a wonderful experience.
(5)Tom G.
Nouvelle cuisine without going radical, these dishes are haut-cuisine and still accessible. After many meals over many summers here it is clear that Sedona believes in staying current with the best new trends.
(4)Eron P.
I ordered a caprese salad that promised homemade mozzarella and it was not and terrible. It's the end of July and the tomatoes we nothing special and they should have been. You can walk down the street to any farm stand and get awesome tomatoes right now. There is no excuse for an anything but a delicious tomato. We sent it back. We ordered smoked duck on a coconut risotto. It was soupy rice - not even made with arborio. Our server was nice but when we received the bill, the salad was still there. When asked about why he didn't take the salad off the bill, he said he would have asked the owner but she was busy. I would have expected at least a comped glass of wine. Obviously, we will not return to this restaurant.
(1)Ty F.
While on vacation in off-season, in Bethany Beach my wife and I were guided to Sedona by a local who works in the cafe inside The Good Earth Market in nearby Millville. (The cafe, itself, is a treat, especially for those with good taste and sensitive systems. They have many gluten-free dishes. goodearthmarket.com ) Armed with a thumbs up for Sedona, we went on a sunday night. Ambience is very nice....quiet, comfortable seating. The main menu is a bit pricey, but we were looking for light fare. Very good service. We chose four items from their tapas menu and I ordered a dirty martini. The martini was a perfect blend of gin/vodka and my three olives were large. We ordered the shrimp miso soup special of the day, $6 The Pan seared scallops with bacon and risotto $10 Seared sesame encrusted tuna with asian slaw and seaweed salad, $9 A salad with slices of pear, arugula and goat cheese. $? The servings were not particularly large, but, to my surprise we were both very satisfied by these dishes. Someone else used the word inventive to describe the dishes. I agree with that! Very good combinations that make you want to hold each fork or spoonful in your mouth to enjoy the experience. If you enjoy the eating experience rather than stuffing your face full of food, try Sedona!
(4)Susan B.
Absolutely fabulous tapas. Everyone needs to try this place. Extremely talented owner and young chef!
(5)Timothy H.
Highly recommend this place, especially for upscale, off-season dining, The service is terrific and the menu was sophisticated, yet not overpriced. We shared several small plates and an entree at the bar and everything was fantastic. I would not suggest for families with small children as the atmosphere is very adult. If you are looking for a place for kids, check out Mango's or Bethany Blues down the street.
(5)Glen H.
Inventive dishes, nice quiet room, unobtrusive yet attentive wait staff. This is a great beach restaurant.
(5)B B.
Had 8 o clock reservations didn't eat till after nine. Absolutely ridiculous. Over priced food was only ok. This place gets away with charging exorbitant prices because they are the only dressy/formal restaurant in the area (that I'm aware of). For good food, go the North East Seafood Kitchen. Casual, but much better. The prices here really were outrageous. The food was quite unimaginative. My lobster was charred beyond belief. My "saffron rice" was just plain white rice. Bf's Risotto was NOT risotto. perhaps rice cooked in milk, not water? Won't go back. Ever. Did I mention the service was TERRIBLE? We went in July 2010; I have no idea what the other reviewer was thinking.
(1)Joan P.
Had dinner last night at our favorite restaurant in Bethany. The special of the night was beef brisket which was the best! The desserts were great also. My husband and I really like this place because it's consistently good and staff is always friendly. We occasionally go there for tapas night because we can get a taste of different apps. Their cream of crab soup in the best ever! I highly recommend, but make reservations because it does fill up in the summer.
(5)