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Holiday Party Planning in Bethany Beach: Why Sedona Is Made for the Occasion

The holiday season has a way of filling the calendar quickly.

There are client dinners to plan, teams to celebrate, family gatherings to organize and friends to bring together before the year comes to an end. And while choosing a date can be easy, choosing the right place to host everyone can be a little more complicated.

You want somewhere that feels special without feeling stuffy. A place where the food is worth gathering around, the drinks are something people actually look forward to, and your guests feel welcomed from the moment they arrive.

That's where Sedona comes in.

Located in the heart of Bethany Beach, Sedona offers an intimate restaurant setting for holiday parties, corporate celebrations, client entertaining, family gatherings and other special events.

With creative cuisine, craft cocktails, fine wine and the warm hospitality Sedona has been known for since 1993, your holiday gathering can feel like much more than another event on the calendar.

Planning a Holiday Party for Your Business?

For business owners, the annual holiday party is an opportunity to do something important: bring people together. Your employees spend much of the year working hard, solving problems and taking care of customers. A holiday gathering gives you an opportunity to step away from the day-to-day and celebrate what you've accomplished together.

It can also be an opportunity to thank clients, recognize important relationships or simply give your team an evening to enjoy one another's company outside of the workplace.

The setting matters.

A holiday party at Sedona gives your group a restaurant experience built around dinner, conversation and hospitality rather than a conventional banquet-style event.

Your guests can sit down together, enjoy a thoughtfully prepared meal, raise a glass and actually spend time talking. That's what makes a great holiday gathering memorable.

A Bethany Beach Holiday Party With Great Food at the Center

Food should be one of the reasons people are excited about your holiday party—not something that's simply included because an event requires dinner. Sedona's menu gives your gathering the opportunity to feel like a genuine dining experience.

Depending on your event, menus can be developed around multiple courses, shared selections, passed appetizers and other formats appropriate for your group.

Sedona favorites include Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes, Garlic Peppercorn Filet Mignon, Pan Seared Duck Breast and Fresh Catch, along with house-made desserts such as Sedona Pecan Pie and Darn Good Chocolate Cake. For a holiday celebration, the menu can become part of the occasion itself.

After all, people may forget the agenda from the year-end meeting.

They're much more likely to remember a great dinner.

Start With a Cocktail

A good holiday party shouldn't feel like everyone walks through the door and immediately sits down at a table. There's something special about giving people time to arrive, say hello and catch up before dinner begins. Sedona's cozy bar provides a natural place for that.

Guests can begin the evening with a craft cocktail, a glass of wine or another beverage while everyone arrives and settles in. Sedona's cocktail menu includes all natural fresh-squeezed Orange Crushes, signature Margaritas, Cosmos, Martinis, Old Fashioneds and other specialty cocktails. For groups, beverages can become part of the overall event experience and help set the tone for the evening.

Relaxed.

Social.

Festive.

And distinctly Sedona.

The Right Setting for Corporate Holiday Parties

Corporate holiday parties don't have to feel corporate.

In fact, the best ones often don't.

Whether you're hosting your employees, entertaining clients or bringing together business partners, you want your guests to feel comfortable enough to put work aside for a while.

Sedona offers a setting that allows your group to do exactly that.

Enjoy dinner together. Have a cocktail. Tell stories from the past year. Celebrate accomplishments. Introduce people who don't normally work together.

Most importantly, give everyone a reason to enjoy being together.

For business owners, that's often the real purpose of the holiday party.

Holiday Parties for More Than Just Businesses

Of course, holiday celebrations aren't only for companies.

Sedona can also provide a setting for:

  • Family holiday dinners

  • Friends' holiday gatherings

  • Client appreciation events

  • Team celebrations

  • End-of-year dinners

  • Retirement celebrations

  • Milestone celebrations

  • Holiday parties for local organizations

  • Small group celebrations

  • Private dinners

The important thing is having a setting that allows everyone to enjoy the occasion together.

A Holiday Party in Bethany Beach

For those who live or work in the Delaware beach communities, hosting your holiday party in Bethany Beach has another advantage: you don't have to travel far to create an evening that feels different from an ordinary night out. Sedona is located at 26 North Pennsylvania Avenue in Bethany Beach, close to the beach and boardwalk.

That makes it convenient for local businesses, residents and guests staying in the area. And because Sedona is a restaurant first, your event naturally revolves around what people actually want from a holiday gathering:

Good food. Good drinks. Good conversation.

Planning Earlier Makes Everything Easier

Holiday calendars fill quickly.

Businesses are often trying to find dates that work around employee schedules, family commitments and other end-of-year events. Popular evenings can disappear quickly. That's why we recommend beginning the conversation early. You don't need to have every detail figured out before contacting Sedona.

Start with the basics:

Your preferred date.
Your approximate number of guests.
The type of event you're planning.
And what you'd like the evening to feel like.

From there, we can begin discussing the possibilities.

Private Holiday Events at Sedona

Sedona's private event program is available November through February, making the restaurant available for private gatherings during the winter and holiday season. Our team can work with you to create an event around your group, from the food and beverages to the flow of the evening.

Whether you're planning a company holiday party for your employees, a client appreciation dinner or a gathering with family and friends, the goal is the same:

Create an evening your guests will genuinely enjoy.

Not just another holiday party.

A Sedona experience.

Give Your Team Something to Look Forward To

For business owners, the holiday season is an opportunity to recognize the people who helped make the year possible. You don't need an elaborate production.

Sometimes, the most meaningful gesture is simply bringing everyone together, putting great food on the table, pouring a good glass of wine and giving people permission to relax.

That's what a holiday party should be. And that's exactly the kind of gathering we'd love to create at Sedona.

Planning a Holiday Party in Bethany Beach?

If you're a business owner, manager, event planner or simply someone organizing a holiday gathering for family and friends, we'd love to hear what you're planning.

Private holiday events are available November through February.

Tell us your date, approximate guest count and what you have in mind, and we'll start the conversation. Contact our team to begin planning your holiday event.

Welcome Back, Bethany Beach: A New Season and New Reasons to Dine at Sedona

The pace of Bethany Beach changes when summer begins to wind down.

The crowds start to thin.

The streets become a little quieter.

The beach feels a little more peaceful.

And the people who live here year-round begin to settle back into the rhythm of the community.

At Sedona Restaurant Bar, we love this time of year.

The busy summer season brings incredible energy to Bethany Beach, but the off season gives us something equally special—the opportunity to welcome back our local guests and give everyone a little more time to enjoy dinner, cocktails, conversation, and the experience of being together.

And this season, we have some new reasons to come see us. And FREE PARKING.

A New Season Calls for a New Menu

Our latest menu brings together some familiar Sedona favorites along with new dishes designed for the changing season.

If you've been away for the summer, this is a great time to come back and see what's new.

One of the biggest additions is our Garlic Peppercorn Filet Mignon.

It's beautifully seasoned with a flavorful garlic peppercorn crust while keeping the center tender, served with creamy Parmesan mashed potatoes and our sautéed vegetable mix.

It's the kind of entrée that feels right for a relaxed fall evening.

Another new addition is our Pan Seared Duck Breast.

Rich and tender, the duck is finished with a blueberry red wine reduction that creates a beautiful balance between savory and sweet. It's served with creamy Parmesan risotto and our sautéed vegetable mix.

It's a dish that's a little different from the usual beach-town dinner—and exactly the kind of creative cuisine we've always enjoyed bringing to Bethany Beach.

Some Sedona Favorites Are Still Here

A new menu doesn't mean saying goodbye to the dishes our guests already love.

Our Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes remain a Maryland-inspired favorite, served with Champagne Butter, sautéed vegetables, and Corn Jalapeño Slaw.

Our Shrimp Pappardelle brings together jumbo shrimp, wide pappardelle pasta, and a creamy Tomato Basil Sauce.

And the Sedona Wagyu Burger remains a great choice when you're looking for something familiar but a little more elevated.

Of course, there are also the Ahi Tuna Wontons, Bacon Wrapped Dates, Jumbo Lump Crab Guacamole, Grilled Shrimp Cocktail, and our house-made Sweet Potato Biscuit Basket to start the evening.

The menu gives you plenty of reasons to come back more than once.

The Bar Is Still a Great Place to Begin

Fall in Bethany Beach is a wonderful time to settle into our cozy bar.

The pace is different.

There's time to sit back, order a cocktail, and actually enjoy the conversation.

Our craft cocktail menu gives you plenty of options depending on your mood.

Maybe it's an All Natural Orange Crush made with fresh-squeezed orange juice.

Maybe it's a Sedona Sangria.

A Spicy Mango Margarita.

A Classic Martini.

Or one of our richer fall choices, like the Maple Apple Old Fashioned, made with Bulleit Bourbon, maple apple simple syrup, muddled orange and black cherry, and Angostura bitters.

And if you're looking for something after dinner, the Espresso Martini, Irish Coffee, Sedona Coffee, or Tequila Coffeecan turn dessert into its own part of the evening.

Fall Is Made for Dessert

There's another reason we love the off season.

Dessert.

When the evening isn't about rushing back to the beach or fitting everything into a vacation schedule, there's something wonderful about lingering over the last course.

At Sedona, our desserts are made in house.

That includes Sedona Pecan Pie served warm with vanilla ice cream and caramel drizzle, Our Own Key Lime Pie, Darn Good Chocolate Cake with chocolate ganache and vanilla ice cream, Pina Colada Coconut Cake, and Blueberry Buckle Cake served warm with vanilla ice cream and fresh blueberry sauce.

Sometimes dinner really should end with dessert.

A Restaurant for Locals, Too

During the summer, Bethany Beach belongs to everyone.

Visitors arrive from all over to enjoy the beach, the boardwalk, the restaurants, and everything that makes this town special.

But when summer starts to fade, the local community comes back into focus.

That's something we appreciate.

Sedona has been part of Bethany Beach since 1993, and our goal has always been to create a place where locals and visitors can enjoy creative cuisine, craft cocktails, house-made desserts, and genuine hospitality.

For our local guests, we're not just hoping you'll visit once.

We want Sedona to become part of your regular dining routine.

A place for a Friday night dinner.

A place to meet friends for cocktails.

A place to celebrate an anniversary.

A place to bring family when they're visiting.

Or simply a place to go when you don't feel like cooking.

The Off Season Is the Perfect Time to Come Back

There's something different about dining in Bethany Beach after the summer rush.

Parking is a little easier.

The streets are quieter.

The beach is peaceful.

And dinner can feel a little more relaxed.

It's a great time to rediscover restaurants you already love—and try something new while you're here.

For us, that means welcoming familiar faces back through the door and introducing new guests to what's happening at Sedona.

Come See What's New

If it's been a while since you've visited, this is your invitation to come back.

Try the new Garlic Peppercorn Filet Mignon.

Order the Pan Seared Duck Breast.

Share a bottle of wine with friends.

Start with an All Natural Orange Crush at the cozy bar.

Finish with a warm slice of Sedona Pecan Pie and an Espresso Martini.

Or simply come in, sit down, and enjoy a great dinner without having anywhere else to be.

The summer crowds may be winding down, but there's still plenty happening at Sedona.

Welcome back, Bethany Beach.

We look forward to seeing our locals again, meeting new guests, and enjoying another season together.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is new on the Sedona menu?

New menu additions include the Garlic Peppercorn Filet Mignon served with Parmesan mashed potatoes and sautéed vegetables, and Pan Seared Duck Breast with blueberry red wine reduction, Parmesan risotto, and sautéed vegetables. The Fresh Catch of the Day has also been updated with grilled fish, Asian glaze, summer slaw, and sautéed vegetables.

Does Sedona still serve its popular crab cakes?

Yes. Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes remain on the menu, served Maryland style with Champagne Butter, sautéed vegetables, and Corn Jalapeño Slaw.

Does Sedona have craft cocktails?

Yes. The current cocktail menu includes Fresh Squeezed Crushes, Sedona Sangria, Margaritas, Cozmos, Martinis, the Port of Manhattan, Maple Apple Old Fashioned, Espresso Martini, and several coffee cocktails.

Does Sedona make its desserts in house?

Yes. Sedona's dessert menu features several house-made desserts, including Pecan Pie, Key Lime Pie, Chocolate Cake, Pina Colada Coconut Cake, and Blueberry Buckle Cake.

Can locals enjoy the full menu in the cozy bar?

Yes. Sedona's website states that the entire menu is available in the cozy bar and lounge area, making it possible to enjoy dinner and cocktails in a more relaxed setting.

How long has Sedona been part of Bethany Beach?

Sedona has been serving guests in Bethany Beach since 1993.