Bluecoast Seafood Grill + Raw Bar
Serious Seafood Deserves a Serious Wine List
Rehoboth Beach · Rehoboth Beach · American, Seafood · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed April 11, 2026
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First Impression
The wine list at Bluecoast lands exactly where you'd want it for an upscale coastal spot in a beach town: approachable enough that your vacation crew won't feel interrogated, but with enough depth that you won't be stuck choosing between Meiomi and nothing. A dedicated sommelier on staff — Sarah Hinde — signals that someone actually thought about this list, which already puts Bluecoast ahead of most Rehoboth dining options.
Selection Deep Dive
California leads the charge here, which makes sense given the crowd and the cuisine — Sonoma-Cutrer Russian River Ranches Chardonnay, Rombauer Vineyards Chardonnay, and Grgich Hills Estate Chardonnay give you three distinct takes on white Burgundy's favorite American cousin. Italy shows up with Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio for the crowd-pleasers and Antinori Tignanello for anyone who wants something actually interesting on a seafood menu. France rounds out the list with Louis Jadot Burgundy holding down the Old World corner. Reds are present and credible — Duckhorn Merlot and Stag's Leap Cab handle the steak-eaters at the table — though the list overall skews white and coastal, as it should.
By the Glass
With 20 to 35 pours available by the glass, Bluecoast is genuinely committed to keeping the wine flowing without forcing a bottle commitment — smart for a beach dinner crowd. At $12–$18 a glass, the pricing is honest for the market and the quality level. We'd love to see more rotation and a few curve balls in the glass program, but what's there is solid and covers the bases.
Sonoma-Cutrer Russian River Ranches Chardonnay — $40–$60 range (bottle)
Russian River Ranches is a legitimate, site-specific Chardonnay that drinks well above its price point — bright, structured, and built for seafood. At a seafood restaurant on the Delaware coast, this is the no-brainer pick that won't break your vacation budget.
Antinori Tignanello
Nobody orders a Super Tuscan at a raw bar and that's a shame — Tignanello is a benchmark Italian red, and at a coastal spot where 90% of the table is locked into white wine, anyone who grabs this bottle is quietly having the best night. Don't sleep on it.
Kendall-Jackson Vintner's Reserve
K-J Vintner's Reserve is a grocery store staple with grocery store margins — you're paying restaurant prices for a wine that has no business being on the same list as Grgich Hills. Walk right past it.
Grgich Hills Estate Chardonnay + Pan-seared diver scallops
Grgich Hills brings old-school Napa Chardonnay energy — structured, mineral-driven, with real acidity — which cuts through the richness of seared scallops without overwhelming the sweetness of the meat. It's a classic combination done properly.
✔️ The Bottom Line
Bluecoast is the rare beach town restaurant that takes wine seriously enough to back it up with an actual sommelier and a list worth exploring. It's not going to blow your mind, but it will absolutely deliver — and on a Rehoboth summer night, that's exactly what you need.
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