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One Coastal, Fenwick Island, DE

One Coastal

4.9 (2110)
$50 and over
Farm-to-table
101 Coastal Hwy, Fenwick Island, DE 19944

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 33 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for creative cocktails
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.

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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Matthew Kern
  • Neighborhood
    Fenwick Island
  • Cross street
    Delaware Ave.
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wine

Offers

  • Reservation Availability

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM,Tue - Sat - 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    If you don't see an available reservation time/table to accommodate your party size, please call us at the restaurant.

What 2,110 people are saying

One Coastal reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Baltimore / Maryland

    Best Overall

  • Baltimore / Maryland

    Best Food

  • 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

    Best Value

  • Ocean City / Delaware Shore

    Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
One Coastal offers an outstanding dining experience in a casual beach town setting. Guests rave about the "phenomenal cocktails," "creative and well-executed food," and "attentive staff." The menu showcases local ingredients and "unique and delicious" meals. Despite its unassuming location, the food and service are consistently praised, making it a "must-visit" for food enthusiasts. Reservations are recommended due to its popularity.
2,110 Reviews
  1. Maria

    Mobile25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place is consitenly exceptional. Food is superb.

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  2. Chris

    Philadelphia County7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    One of our go to places at the beach and we had another outstanding meal. The smoked old fashioned and coastalpolitan were both great. Had the special stuffed squash blossom app and it was amazing. The scallops and duck breast entrees were fantastic as well. For dessert, our server, Chloe, recommended the strawberry rhubarb and corn crisp which I think I would normally pass on but we always go with her recommendations. It was amazing as well. A very special experience.

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  3. Roger

    Washington, D.C. Area11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first visit to One Coastal - and definitely won't be our last! Our group of four had a wonderful experience. Our server, Max, was exceptional, and the bartender concocted some fantastic cocktails. But the food -- the food! -- was simply amazing. The fresh ingredients and beautiful presentations made each dish delectable. We all felt the evening was a special treat, and we can't wait to return. Excellent!

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  4. Tom

    Washington, D.C. Area12 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful restaurant with excellent service and food. Portions seem ample but my scallop entree seemed smaller in comparison to others. But definitely recommend.

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  5. Morgan

    Philadelphia County2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had an excellent birthday dinner at One Coastal. I'm pregnant and they even gave my husband and I non-alcoholic champagne to celebrate. Our food was delicious. Highly recommend the catfish entree. We also had the coconut cake! Overall great meal, will be back!

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  6. brian

    Baltimore / Maryland1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful food, great atmosphere. Thank you for supporting the local farms, the food highlights them and shows your appreciation! Well done Chef Matt Kern!

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  7. Sandra

    Washington, D.C. Area5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 4, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Overall disappointed in food. Wonderful ingredients, but not prepared to best advantage. Asparagus and crab flavors lost in heavy strong flavored broth in soup. Duck tough. Too many mushrooms on plate (very one note. Maybe risotto instead or ravioli.) flavors of various ingredients on plate did not harmonize. No purpose for some of ingredients. Expect more from high end expensive restaurant!

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  8. Lisa VIP

    Baltimore / Maryland1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Best steak tartare we’ve ever had. Outstanding dining experience.

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  9. Abigail

    Baltimore / Maryland1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely exquisite from the appetizers to the duck (possibly the best thing I have ever eaten), punctuated by the best kept secret after dinner drink.

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  10. Corrine

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food and relaxed ambience. I think the pricing was very reasonable for the quality, and the flavors were interesting in addition to the plates being well executed.

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FAQs

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

One Coastal is rated 4.9 stars by 2110 OpenTable diners.

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

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  3. Baltimore / Maryland
  4. Ocean City / Delaware Shore
  5. Fenwick Island

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 33 times today
Google Map for One Coastal

101 Coastal Hwy, Fenwick Island, DE 19944

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Delaware Ave.
  • Neighborhood
    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
    Beer, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wine
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