The Chalkboard Tavern & Grille, located in the Sea Colony Marketplace, Route 1, Bethany Beach, is now a seasoned member of the Coastal Delaware/Maryland restaurant community.

In 2004, owner Ken Heaps realized the need for a quality casual-dining restaurant linked to a friendly neighborhood tavern. Constantly improving, evolving, and developing since then, Ken and his dedicated staff now operate The Chalkboard as a restaurant that prides itself on “Affordable Coastal Casual Cuisine in a Family Atmosphere”.

What is “Coastal Cuisine” you may ask? We interpret it as flavorful food prepared using select ingredients that represent the Eastern Shore’s unique mix of seafood, chicken, and beef…with a nod toward the Shore’s traditional combinations and cooking styles. Examples of these dishes are our warm crab dip served in a bread bowl, rich oyster stew, our own Chicken Bethany, renowned crab cakes, golden stuffed flounder, and seafood pasta. Our menu also pays tribute to some true classics of American cuisine that you may not have seen offered elsewhere in quite a while. These include a simple but succulent shrimp cocktail, chicken Cordon Bleu, and our very popular Delmonico steak. As you can see…shellfish, free-swimming finfish, DelMarVa chicken, and Angus beef all contribute to our menu offerings.

Our Tavern side has become well-known as a fun venue for live music by local musicians and a great place to relax while watching a wide variety of sporting events. Happy Hour prices run 11AM to 6PM weekdays, with drink specials and brand promotions being offered regularly. A good selection of both bottled and draft beer, wines, and spirits are available. During summer months, we offer a number of refreshing frozen drinks…either with or without alcohol! Stop by soon to check out our entertainment calendar and relax with us!