The Parkway Restaurant

Shame on us for not trying Parkway sooner. We’ve walked by 100’s of times and finally gave it a try. We were not disappointed. Small but varied menu, great quality food, and prompt friendly service. We were never rushed during the entire meal. Looking forward to returning soon.

The Parkway delivered the kind of dinner that turns a beach week into a tradition. We settled in and started with drinks: my mother’s crisp Rosé, my Pineapple Martini made with house-infused pineapple vodka (tropical, bright, not cloying), and my father—ever the simple one—content with an ice-cold Heineken.

Warm bread and butter arrived first, the kind that smells like a hug. Then a Tomato & Peach Caprese that vanished on contact: grill-kissed peaches, sun-sweet heirloom tomatoes, pillowy burrata, a balsamic shimmer, EVOO, and basil. My father’s clam chowder wasn’t the classic New England style—and all the better for it: silky, savory, and distinctly their own.

We went all in on a 55oz Bone-In Tomahawk, medium-rare. The crust crackled, the center blushed, and every slice was velvet. Grilled shrimp brought sweet brine and a whisper of char; green beans snapped with freshness; and the mashed potatoes were scandalously creamy. Two sauces—an herb-bright chimichurri and a glossy cabernet reduction—let us toggle between zing and depth like a perfect playlist.

One of the best meals we’ve had in Bethany Beach, full stop. Go hungry, bring people you love, and share the tomahawk. You’ll leave already planning your next visit.

We had a reservation this evening. I called ahead to see if we could come early. I verified that we would be seated at the bar; they said we could come 15 minutes early and neglected to say that they pushed our reservation to a table instead.
It's really not appealing to see teenage girls working up front with their bras hanging out as they're seating people.
I can't, for the life of me, understand why the gluten free items on the menu are not marked as gluten free. We walked out simply for that reason. My friend has a genuine gluten allergy. She gets extremely sick if she consumes gluten. We couldn't take the chance.
We won't be back. The food is good from the other times I've been there, but the rest of this ruins it.