One Coastal

4.8

2040 Reviews

$50 and over

Farm-to-table

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2 people

24 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 14 times today

Good for special occasions
Charming
Innovative

Indulge in an extraordinary dining experience, where we wholeheartedly champion responsible agriculture, local watermen, and the art of serving really good food. Led by James Beard Nominated chef and owner, Matthew Kern, our restaurant is a testament to his culinary expertise and unwavering dedication to showcase the best of Delaware.

Beyond the kitchen, Chef Kern's commitment extends to our exceptional staff, making every visit a memorable exploration of the heart and soul that sets our gem apart. Join us to enjoy a drink, savor a meal, and see for yourself what makes this place so special.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Farm-to-table, Contemporary American, Seafood
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(302) 537-4790
Website
http://www.onecoastal.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Matthew Kern

Location
101 Coastal Hwy, Fenwick Island, DE 19944
Area
Fenwick Island
Cross Street
Delaware Ave.
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

Offers

Reservation Availability
Multiple dates available
Sun - 17:00 - 21:00,Tue - Sat - 17:00 - 21:00
If you don't see an available reservation time/table to accommodate your party size, please call us at the restaurant.

What 2,040 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Baltimore / Maryland
Innovative
Ocean City / Delaware Shore
Best Overall
Ocean City / Delaware Shore
Best Food
Ocean City / Delaware Shore
Best Service
Ocean City / Delaware Shore
Innovative
Ocean City / Delaware Shore
Neighbourhood gem
Ocean City / Delaware Shore
Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

One Coastal is a culinary gem that consistently delights with "outstanding" food crafted from fresh, seasonal ingredients. The service is "stellar," and the intimate ambiance enhances the dining experience. Highlights include flavorful dishes like the "amazing" Cacio e Pepe and decadent desserts. Reservations are recommended for this beloved beachside treasure.

2,040 Reviews

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Steven
Washington DC
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We had been a few times we before, food and experience had been good. Last night not so much. Slow slow slow service. Our server was wonderful, but an hour and half for entrees is unacceptable. My steak was cold when it arrived. Drowning in way too much sauce, also cold. Not sure if the margaritas had any actual alcohol in them. All in all not a very good meal. Wife and decided would not be coming back.
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John
Philadelphia
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Unassuming location - Food - absolutely amazing . Not much more I can say . Great service too
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Cliff
Washington DC
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Love this restaurant. The food is great, the service is excellent, and the overall ambiance is very comfortable. However, they need to do something about the outside door opening directly into the restaurant, especially in winter. Several tables are subject to cold air coming in making the experience less than optimal. Expensive but generally worth the money!
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Ira
Baltimore
29 reviews
5.0
29 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The restaurant on the Delaware beaches. Amazing food a staff.
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Allison
Washington DC
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food, as always, great knowledgeable staff who are very welcoming!
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Anne
Philadelphia
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Finally! A perfectly cooked duck breast. One Coastal gets it right. The bavette steak was gorgeous. The celery root soup with oyster schnitzel was amazing. Service was great as usual. One Coastal is a gem.
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Sherry
VIP
Baltimore
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 14 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One Coastal is our favorite restaurant at the shore! The food is always top-notch, the presentation is always elegant, and the staff are friendly and make dining a wonderful experience. I highly recommend one coastal!
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S
Susan
Washington DC
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 14 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
By far the BEST food in this area! We also love the intimate feel there & the Manhattan's on barrel tap! Our service was excellent and they are always so careful and diligent to accommodate my Celiac and necessity to be gluten-free - Thank You Courtney! It's totally worth the price for the food quality and uniqueness of the dishes, superb wine list, atmosphere, service & the ability to easily hear each other in conversation! It's always such a pleasure to treat ourselves to dinner at One Coastal!
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Deborah
Philadelphia
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on 12 February 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Had not been in over a year. Both the service and quality of food have declined. It was not worth $140 for dinner for 2. Very disappointed.
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Barbara
Cambridge
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 12 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, good selection. Amazing service. Knowledgeable staff.
1 person found this helpful

FAQs

One Coastal offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (302) 537-4790.

One Coastal is rated 4.8 stars by 2040 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

24 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 14 times today

Order delivery or takeout

101 Coastal Hwy, Fenwick Island, DE 19944

Additional information

Cross Street
Delaware Ave.
Area
Fenwick Island
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Farm-to-table, Contemporary American, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Matthew Kern
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

Website
http://www.onecoastal.com/
Phone number
(302) 537-4790

One Coastal

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Order delivery or takeout

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Offers

Reservation Availability

Menu

What 2,040 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

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