Northeast Seafood Kitchen

Our party of 4 adults arrived at Northeast Seafood at 6 pm on Sunday evening.  No reservations taken.  We were told by the very young hostess that there would be a 20 to 25 minute wait despite several open booths and 4 open tables that seat up to 6 people.  When asked to be seated at one of these open tables, she told us that she wasn't allowed to offer these table for parties of fewer than 6 people.  Two of us had to drive 3 hours home after dinner, following a long holiday weekend.  It is absurd and insulting to make an adult party of 4 wait at a non-bar while the restaurant held at least 6 tables or booths for larger parties.  Not a friendly nor a very smart attitude.  We are unlikely to return despite the fact that as we spend 6 months or more in our home in Bethany Beach.

The food is always good at any of  the Sodel restaurants.  My problem at the Northeast was how fast they pushed us through our meal, yes it was July 2 but there were open tables and my husband and I told our server repeatedly that we wanted to take our time. I have spent more time eating a meal in a fast food joint. One more BIG problem Northeast, if you are going to sell wine in half bottles get your menus reprinted!

We have been going to the Northeast Seafood Restaurant for the past three years and never have been disappointed.  Everything appears to be very fresh and flavorful.  I especially enjoyed the spinach salad and the Brussels Sprouts.   The service was good and we only had to wait thirty minutes on a very busy Friday Night (July 4th weekend).