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Venus on the Half Shell


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#5 of 22 restaurants in Dewey Beach
  • Address: Dagsworthy Street, Dewey Beach, DE
  • Phone:  302 227 9292
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4 of 5 stars
ggaawakefield 5 contributions
wilmington, DE
Jun 23, 2009

Dewey Beach is known more for the bar scene but Venus is a great place to have an early sunset dinner. The food is great and the atmosphere is perfect. Sit on the sand and watch the sunset ... The wedge is really tasty..with a bit a wasabi blue cheese. A salad and one of their small plates are enough... more

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1 of 5 stars
jonez429 1 contribution
Ba;tomore. MD
May 24, 2009
0/1 found this review helpful

Not a good experience-private wedding was being held and there were NO signs in the parking lot for a private event. By the time we came out, our car was towed and we spent $160 for nothing! more

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4 of 5 stars
Mimsy05 3 contributions
Washington
May 17, 2009

My husband and I went to Venus on the Half Shell for the first time three years ago after we met the manager at a bar and he invited us to check it out. We went the next evening and have made it a tradition to go each summer we go back to Rehoboth. The manager is referred to in... more

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2 of 5 stars
WallStreetGal73 1 contribution
New York City, New York
Jul 8, 2008

My husband and I recently ventured to this restaurant based on recommendations from our friends in the area. We ate inside in the Asian inspired dining room with a tremendous bayfront view. The sun was close to setting, and the view was spectacular. Our server was so sweet. Unbelievably so, she was very attentive and friendly. Very prompt, and a... more

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5 of 5 stars
weekendbeachgirl 2 contributions
Bethany Beach
Jul 8, 2008

Someone had told me about this restaurant and my mother and I were on the way from Bethany to Rehoboth when I suggested that we just check this place out. Our jaws hit the floor when we saw the spectacular dining area with the gazebo and the sand with the Tiki Torches right on the water. It was like a... more

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4 of 5 stars
Bloodman33 13 contributions
Washington, DC
Jun 30, 2008

Great views and ambience-inside or out. Food is average to very good. Service is very good. Not much for any kids-the dishes are way too complicated. Very expensive (especially for the beach). more

not good
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2 of 5 stars
foodie13 1 contribution
rehoboth beach, de
May 29, 2008

The ambience in nice and the view is fantastic. However the chef is one of those folks who has to add two extra obscure ingrediants to attempt to make the food worth the over priced cost. My pork was flavorless and the sauce had a wicked taste, horsheradish I think. The side was overcooked orzo in peppers, a bad combo.... more

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5 of 5 stars
love2traveldelaware 1 contribution
Delaware
Aug 10, 2007

New owners have taken over Venus on the half shell. They left the ambience and still have the awesome views of Rehoboth Bay. We ate outside in the gazebo,only seats 2, overlooking the water. For apps we had steamed clams in a marvelous broth andalso had lobster raviolis sandwiched by scallops in a saffron cream sauce. Delicious! I had salmon... more

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2 of 5 stars
SuitcasesPacked 7 contributions
Delaware
Sep 11, 2006
2/2 found this review helpful

Positives: Location, view (but get a table on the edge of the inside to outside or out on the main part of the beach on the edge toward the ocean.& great waiter! Challenges: Perhaps it was because it was the Saturday after labor day - but our experience was not good as far as the food was concerned. My steak... more

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5 of 5 stars
JohnAndersonCole 1 contribution
JohnAndersonCole
Jul 26, 2006
2/2 found this review helpful

My Wife and I recently dined at Venus on the Half shell for our anniversary. We were recommended there from a good friend of ours. Upon entering the front doors we were taken back by the awe-inspiring view and Indian Decor. We had a table located out on their beach dining area right next to the bay. The food was... more

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Venus on the Half Shell Address

Dagsworthy Street, Dewey Beach, DE
Tel: 302 227 9292
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.