I and my party dined there. My family has owned Five-star restaurants for decades, and I tasked them with an unusual and verry complex request. The result was beyond superb. The result was beyond what I would expect from Ruth's Cris, or even Peter Luger. This restaurant is well worth the trip, and well worth the price. read more

The highly anticipated reopening of 1776 Steakhouse has not only lived up to the hype, it has completely blown past it. This is, without question, the best 1776 has ever been, and that is saying something. While the stunning renovation immediately catches your eye with its elevated colonial chic aesthetic, the real story goes far beyond the design. The entire experience has been refined and elevated in a way that feels both fresh and deeply respectful of what made this place special to begin with. The steaks are on another level. You can instantly tell the quality of the meat has improved. Every bite is incredibly tender, deeply flavorful, and cooked to perfection. These are easily the best steaks in Delaware right now. Long-time fans will appreciate that the soul of 1776 is still intact. The perennial favorites are still here, and some have even been elevated in thoughtful ways that make them feel new again. At the same time, the new menu additions are both delicious and visually stunning, adding a layer of excitement and discovery. There truly is something for everyone. The cocktail program deserves its own mention. The menu is thorough and thoughtfully curated, delivering creative craft cocktails just as well as it executes the classics. Whether you want something familiar or something inventive, it hits on every level. What makes 1776 especially impressive is how it balances being high end without ever feeling pretentious. It is polished, warm, and welcoming all at once. The team is incredible, and the service is impeccable from start to finish. This place has already surpassed expectations and will continue to do so. It is very clear that 1776 is about to become the go-to steakhouse for the Delaware beaches, and honestly, it has a strong case for the entire state. An absolute home run. read more

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This is THE place to go in "Reho" for fine food steaks and especially prime rib. We've gone here for years to celebrate birthdays and special occasions. One was able to (& smart to) reserve cuts of prime rib along with your reservation because they would actually run out very quickly. The ownership has recently been handed to very capable hands but I am unsure whether this policy will continue. The Caesar salads is very traditional and delicious. Every time I visit I must have the tempura-like battered and finely seasoned onion rings - just perfect with a nice cut of prime rib! The oysters Rockefeller are some of the best I've had. Large, plump oysters roasted in a cheesy spinach topping are an East-coaster's heaven. The prime rib is slow roasted,, tender, savory and juicy. I'm talkin' melt in your mouth prime beef! Desserts are fantastic as well! Our go to is the banana cream pie but the creme brulee is also very good. This place is in a strip mall but the interior has just been redone by new ownership and is upscale. Service has always been very accommodating and quick. Make reservations well in advance. It's a tad pricey but for some of the best prime rib and fine food in the region, IMHO 1776 is hands down the place to go. Time will tell whether this quality of food and service will continue as promised with the new ownership ....fingers are crossed. read more

We had our neighborhood ladies lunch here this month while the dining room was closed. It is the first time I have eaten here. The inside is lovely, they had drinks set up self serve for water and tea and the bar was open for anyone wanting a cocktail. I had the a chicken dish that was excellent. The service was good, my only complain was our space was limited so we were packed into the tables. I know they are changing hands soon so not sure what things will be like in the future. read more

Always an enjoyable experience! Dining food quality is always top-notch, and the wait staff takes care of your every dining need!

Unwelcome and Rushed, Pushed Out in 100 Minutes! We have been 1776 patrons for over 3 decades, including 4 visits to the new 1776. Until now 1776 was our favorite steakhouse at the beach. On May 8, 2026, we met another couple for a 3:30 pm reservation. We were initially seated by the piano. The restaurant was pretty empty and we ask for a table in the main dining room away from the piano. The hostess balked several times from moving us at all, but finally relented and moved us to a table across from the piano, but not in the main dining room as requested. Our server was unfriendly, never smiled through the entire meal service, and kept asking us if we were ready to order drinks despite that there were 4 of us and only 1 drinks menu. We pointed out that we had to share 1 drinks menu 4 ways and it would take a minute to select drinks. Once we ordered drinks she kept pushing us for our food order. We told her we needed a second "Pre-Fixe" daily specials menu as the table only had one to share among the 4 of us. We finally ordered a starter and our dinners. The scallop chips arrived quickly and were delicious as always. They were followed by salads. The wedge salads were nicely chilled, but this time were skimpy on portions, blue cheese crumbles, bacon, and dressing. Entrees were mostly delicious, but one "twin beef tenderloin medallions" plate was served with 2 oddly shaped tenderloin tips that were tough and hard to chew. The restaurant / chef / kitchen should know better than to substitute cheaper "tips" for "medallions." Dinner was followed quickly by desserts. During the starter and all 3 dinner courses our unfriendly, unsmiling server hovered and removed dishes before other diners had finished the course. During dessert she threw one check down without asking if we wanted to split it. When she brought 2 checks back she had the split wrong. We settled amongst ourselves and left angry and upset. Sadly this was not a fine dining experience. read more

I can't believe All the hype this restaurant gets....and Bottom line it doesn't deliver....there must be a lot of people that just don't know the difference...how sad.... Started with shrimp cocktail and jumbo lump crabmeat cocktail ( not jumbo-sorry)...had the Kansas City Steak , medium rare, dry aged....not even close to medium rare and you can't taste the dry age...ordered béarnaise which was ok...ordered cream spinach..came out which was cold....also the steak came with mashed potato and asparagus which was luke warm....the best part is we came at 4pm when they opened, food cold and disappointing.... Desserts...ordered 3.... Cake dry, Creme brûlée...so so....wouldn't order again...and won't be back..._disappointing to say the least...and we spent big money for nothing. read more

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We had an amazing experience. Love the new decor, we got the prefix menu, was wonderful. We were waited on by John, such exceptional service and personality. I wish this new adventure for the new owners much success. We will definitely be back. read more

NEVER GOING BACK Service was slow and never cleared the table in between courses JOHN the sever was good that is it Lobster bisque tasted like tomato soup with nice amount of lobster Dry age steak had a bad test had to get a new steak The new steak was not much better Long horn has better steak Cream spinach should be called soup spinach Baked potato was the best thing about dinner read more

I agree with the other reviews being wholly confused how this place is so highly praised. My husband and I visited for a special event. There was an issue with every single course we ordered. Wrong drink, bad oysters, foul fish, undercooked steak. I'm dumbfounded how this place can get so much wrong while claiming to be a high end restaurant. Even the sides were so underwhelming it was shocking. Our waitress was trying, but she mentioned she was brand new. Realistically she absolutely wasn't ready to be on the floor. Such a shame. Considering how terrible everything was, it's not even worth a second chance. read more

1776 Steakhouse - My "medium-rare" steak. - Steakhouses Near Me - Rehoboth Beach, Delaware

About a month ago five of us went to this restaurant after it opened under new ownership. Yes, most of us got the happy hour menu. I was not impressed. I had the oysters that were horrible. They were overpowered by wet spinach and one tiny piece of burnt bacon. No flavor whatsoever. A few got scallop chips which were basically fried. They were like some kind of potato chip... and I still don't get it. It took all of the mayonnaise sauce to make them edible. We went to the old 1776 House last fall... there is no comparison. Not sure if we will ever go back. I hear that Rare in Lewes is much better. read more

All around amazing experience! Staff were very professional and the food was delicious. Our waiter made a great recommendation for the lobster baked potato. We had a great time the pianist was a nice touch! Overall great experience and plenty of leftovers! We saw a few people dressed super casual definitely not the place for that. read more

1776 Steakhouse - Steakhouses Near Me - Rehoboth Beach, Delaware

I can't begin to tell you, even though it's under new management last night the four of us had a reservation we were told when we made the reservation our table would be facing the wine cellar or near the piano.We were in a corner Put them at table 5 or 12 . People couples.that had No reservations got seated where we had requested to be seated at the time of our reservations . My husband was sitting practically in a doorway where people were coming in. They were busy I understand. But our server, Rob B was absolutely terrible. He tried to push things that we didn't want he did not have a personality. We spent over $400 for dinner and he was so unprofessional . I will say the ambience on the remodel was very nice. However we will never be returning there read more

Agree with the reviewers who were left wondering what the hype was about. We had an early reservation and the place was already full. Wonderful job on the renovations but that's where the high praise ends. First miss was the $16 cosmo that was half full and sadly lacking in any alcohol. Shrimp cocktail was nicely presented in a chilled goblet. Service was mediocre. When the table next to us got bread we looked forward to ours but it never came. We did finally ask the runner who served our meals and he brought us some. Steaks were dry and overcooked -- asked for medium and there was no pink. No seasoning either apart from a little flaked salt. Creamed spinach which was an upcharge as a side was literally spinach with cream. Not a composed dish at all. Bernaise, also an upcharge was gelatinous and had no flavor. Bottom line -- we were expecting a lot based on the hype and some of the reviews -- and it didn't deliver. You can do much better elsewhere. Kindle, Harbor or Lewes Oyster House are all great choices. read more

Great place! Amazing food and service at a price point that is less than you would expect. Upscale but not pretentious. This is an outstanding restaurant! read more

Easter dinner the atmosphere & food were excellent only 1 caveat the 2 seater table is a little cramped our server John was great and Jim the bartender was very friendly overall excellent experience read more

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We were there yesterday for the prix fixed dinner. It was our first visit since the reopening and it was amazing. I could not believe how many people were there for dinner at such an early hour. The bar was full. The new restaurant has a very intimate vibe, low lit with comfortable seats. It was also easy to hear even with a full house. The food was exceptional. I had the scallop chips for an appetizer and was very pleased. The filet medallions au poivre and the mashed potatoes were delicious too . For desert I had the cherry amaretto ice cream. Everything was delicious. I cant wait to go back again. Also and very important was the service which was excellent. Our waiter was attentive and friendly. He was busy but he made us feel like we were his priority. I cannot say enough good things! Except the price for this experience was only $35. It is easy to see why so many folks were there enjoying the experience. 5 stars for everything read more

1776 has been expertly remodeled, and it has the ambience of a modern fine dining steakhouse. The bar was extended in order to accommodate its many customers. There was no wait for us to sit for our 6:30 reservation. The popovers served before our meal were tasty and a nice touch. My old fashioned and my husband's dirty martini were very well made. The wine list is greatly improved. Our waiter, Stephano, was pleasant, well versed, and speedy. The escargot was delicious. My husband's 7 oz. filet was good. However, I was disappointed with my rack of lamb. More than half the meat was nestled in fat. I would not order it again. read more

We were very excited to try the new 1776! The ambience and piano music were the best part of dinner. The waitress was like someone you would have in a diner. She rushed us through ordering and barely came to check on us. The seafood tower peesentation was sub par but taste was good - too much crabmeat and not enough oysters. Clams were briny and tiny. Our steaks came and were warm .one was raw and not medium rare so we returned it. The man at the table next to us also returned his steak, as it was undercooked. We had a weird situation where a manager accidentally delivered another drink to us and mumbled something incoherent. We explained it wasnt ours but he just left it. Then the waitress came over and said "did youtouch the drink ", it wasnt meant for you" (it was meant for the guy next to us) Then she left it there anyway. The manager should have came over to both tables and offered something, as there were mistaken drinks and undercooked steaks. They definately need to get the kinks out, as we were disappointed overall with the service and quality of food. read more

P Great steaks and sides. Super service. Very noisy. Had a great time. We were there the first weekend it opened after renovation. It looks fantastic! read more

I feel very lucky to have been able to get a reservation here on a holiday weekend no less! I made a reservation few days prior. My friend is a big steak lover and so he too was super excited about this place. When you walk in, it is decorated beautifully for the holiday times. We were sat at a table for four in the corner and they hade like a divider so you couldn't see people walking in and out and it gave a feel of privacy. To start our cocktails were tasty. I had a lemon drop martini. Sugar on the rim and strong! I had never seen how they serve the extra martini for you to refill when you are ready too. It comes in a small bottle like container as you see in my pictures. my friend had I think an Old fashioned. He too said it was good but very strong. For food I had french onion soup that was superb to start. Probably the best I have ever had. It wasn't too cheesy, just the way I like it. We also got served warm rolls with two different butters. One was regular and the other was an herb honey butter If I remember correctly For my main I had a 6oz filet with a side of asparagus and mashed potatoes. And As you can see in the pictures my friend also had steak but I don't remember which he got. We both like cleared our dishes. That is how good it was. To top off the great meal we had we also had a wonderful waitress who took my allergies into consideration, she was personable and was funny too. When I told friends I was coming here they said how lucky I was and that it is on their list of places to go to down there. So this is a must go to place! read more

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My husband and I drive by 1776 all the time. I was initially thrown off by a supposed fine dining establishment in a strip mall. We finally put that to the side decided to try them out. Big mistake! I should have trusted my instincts. Don't get me wrong as soon as you walk through those doors- it looks great. They did an applaudable job on the redesign but thats where the oohs and ahhs end promptly in my experience. As soon as we were seated, we were forgotten, and this was when they first opened so not busy at all just yet. As we sat starring around our waitress finally stopped as if WE rushed her over and hurried us through our drink order. Meanwhile the table next to us was seated maybe 15 minutes after us, and their server informed them of specials and the happy hour menu. And like magic their drinks appeared, whereas ours would take another 15 minutes to arrive. We saw table after table receive drinks from the bar and we had yet to receive water let alone the cocktails we ordered. Fast forward our appetizers arrive and they are cold. I have been to several high end steakhouses that serve Nueske's bacon as an app. What we received was cold run of the mill strip bacon dressed in a ton of coverup sauce. On to dinner. My husband said his ribeye was decent. My filet with the lobster and bearnaise add-on was pretty flavorless. The mac and cheese could have definitely stayed in the kitchen. But I write all of this right now as I fight day 2 of food poising from this establishment. Never again. And I do mean never. read more

Probably the most mediocre steak restaurant I've been to ever. Lobster bisque was delicious with a huge lobster tail but the steaks were completely unseasoned such a huge disappointment no crust no flavor I had the ribeye wife had the strip. Also staff was inattentive and we felt looked down upon all night because we were a table of two and they focused on larger tables. Had better steak at outback. read more

After trying for a month to get into 1776, we were not impressed. They did a great job with the makeover, however the food was just average. The ravioli appitizer was the best part of the meal. My wife's sea bass was burnt on the underside and dry and the sticky rice was bland. Our friends medillions were over seasoned as my filet was just average. Service was slow as our server had tables clear on the other side of the restaurant as the staff is not working as a team like the old 1776. Deserts are homemade and average, again, nothing like before. Not sure I would go back and especially wait over a month for the quality of steak that I can get at outback with the same service. a 4.5 star for the makeover and 2 star for every thing else read more

We had a very bad meal a week or so ago. The quality of the meat is not nearly what it was before the change in ownership. The dining room is loud and crowded now, we will definitely miss the old place. We won't be back. read more

If you've been to Hausners in Baltimore or Sunset in Glen Burnie you'll love this place. Tried and true meals that are marvelous. The Prime rib melted in your mouth and the Filet Mignon was a hit with the crab meat on it. The vegetables were cooked the way we like them and mashed potatoes weren't dry but very flavorful. At $129.00 for the meal and 2 Irish coffees well worth it and i recommend this as a must go to spot. Parking can be tricky when a lot of people are at the movie theater next door but there are a lot of spots to park in. read more

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Let me begin by saying that the meal and service experience were less than expected and the staff comped part of our meal. Last night, we we had dinner at the restaurant and were looking forward to experiencing the renovation and the revised menu. The NOLA oysters appeared to be simple cheese melted over oysters. They had no char or seasoning on them. I actually found them very unpleasant. The tuna tartare was minced tuna with olive oil and capers. No flare and no crostini - very plain and boring. We didn't receive our salad before the entree. The ribeye and baked potato were well prepared, but again the green beans offered nothing extra. The prime rib was supposed to be medium rare but was served rare and was not well presented. The sweet potatoes brûlée were hard as they were not baked completely. The creamed spinach was a bit soupy. We returned the prime rib meal. The Caesar salad was served and was very good. I don't think we will be returning anytime soon. read more

Apparently the restaurant was better off under the old management. I ordered the prime rib, medium, expecting them to just cut it off the end of the roast where it's more cooked. Nope, they threw it on the grill like a steak and charred it around the edges. The cut was very thin for prime rib. I never send food back but I had to send this back and when the second one came out it was not much better. Sides were cold and green beans undercooked. My wife ordered the filet mignon and hers was overcooked too. Waitress comped my dinner. For a steakhouse you'd think they would do better but unfortunately it was very disappointing and we won't be back. read more

WARNING: IF your looking for an average steakhouse this is NOT it. This is an EXTRAORDINARY Steakhouse. I hosted 18 people last night for a special event. The menu is superb in its finest steaks and seafood in Delaware. Kudos to Tom (owner) who runs the front of the house and Taylor who is the best waitress I have ever experienced. The attention to service and knowledge is beyond compare. Thanks again. read more

1776 Steakhouse - Family gathering - Steakhouses Near Me - Rehoboth Beach, Delaware

It doesn't look like much from the outside, but when you walk inside, you would have absolutely no idea you're actually in a strip-mall. Retro-upscale-colonial steakhouse vibes, with a piano, and service is excellent, attentive, and polite. This is, without question, THE "go to" steakhouse in the Lewes/Rehoboth area, and for good reason. Strangely, every time we go, I end up ordering lobster, which is cooked *perfectly*, and topped with plenty of fresh lump crab. Freshly shucked oysters are a good start - very fresh. If you're not into eating them raw, the Rockefeller are excellent as well. Reservations are absolutely required - you will NOT be able get a table just walking in, no matter when you go, so don't even try - you'll be turned away at the door. read more

This place is under new management and redecorated. The new look is nice. Unfortunately the meat quality is not of the previous owners- The thickness is less than half & they don't season the meats as the old owners. Service is challenged. If you remember the previous place you remember quality service and dishes and drinks were presented to the correct customer. Now it's like any other burger place where someone approaches the the table and just drops any plate in front while asking who ordered. The prices are the same. If looking for quality in food and service you may want to choose another place. Sides were cold. The cheesecake was described as a pound cake consisting that was burnt read more

This week was our first visit to the "new" 1776. They have done a beautiful job on the improvements and the food was delicious. The onion soup was like no other I have ever had. And the Bone in Ribeye was a perfect medium rare. Service was attentive and accurate. I was not disappointed. However, I have two concerns about the restaurant that should be addressed. I stumbled in the same area going in and out of the dining room. It appears that the original transition strip that use to separate the bar from the dining room may have been carpeted over. This left an invisible transition that could be dangerous to others. The second is the noise level inside that has been addressed by numerous reviews on virtually every site. I will only add that my party of four could not communicate with each other until the Happy Hour guests left. And then the unbearable noise level returned as the restaurant began to refill. There has to be an acoustical solution. I would love to return but will wait until these issues are remedied. read more

I have been going to 1776 for more than 10 years, always been good, I went Christmas Eve night and I guess things are changing, for the first time, the bill included a service charge for using a credit card. Really? With the prices increased, what a way to end the current ownership. read more

in this area there is no better place to eat! The quality of the food is over and above exceptional. Not going to lie, it is pricey but well worth it. I give the 1776 Steakhouse a score of 5 lick your lips read more

This was one of my staple restaurants in the area but like many others in the area they start slipping and in my opinion this is one. Steak for my wife was good . My kids food was garbage cheese burger burned big time and the others chicken was flavorless . My steak was ok but I gave it to my kids when I got home. You see I didn't have room to eat at my two person McDonalds booth . Two kids and two adults at a two person size McDonald booth. The manager actually came over when we were pretty much done and asks if we wanted smaller plates. Sleep on that one. I asked the lazy blonde twit hostesses that kept blaming my wife for the online mistake instead of just giving us a table that was empty from the time we walked in and paid our bill. I asked on the way out their answer, crickets they had already put it out of their mind . I already talked to both of your managers the aforementioned little plate guy and the other just it's not his fault and he didn't want me to be mad at him. This is not good restaurant for you if you have a family. Just go there and get drunk like the people sitting next to me did in their normal size table. Waiter tried his leadership failed him read more

I have my reservations about trying this place. I kinda like Ruth's Chris and this place is in a strip mall so I didn't expect much but I gotta tell you they got us in place was packed. The food was exceptionally good. They still took the time to prepare each meal with Care, not just rushed out of the door. What an incredibly good steak I would definitely put this on my bucket list to do at least every other month read more

1776 Steakhouse - Cedar Plank Salmon - Steakhouses Near Me - Rehoboth Beach, Delaware

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Was good the first time, but the second time not so good, They delivered my penne with shrimp and crab dinner on the cold side and I had to send it back for the 3rd time to get it hot. The crab was not local and not particularly good. And lastly they used to much garlic and salt. My wife got lamb chops that were lacking flavor. read more

The food is consistent. The service is good. The ambience is casual. The restaurant is very outdated but it works. Always busy. Reservations are needed even in the off season. read more

Place was very nice, and everyone was friendly. My problem is { and NO I did not complain while I was there which is my fault} my filet mignon was so tough I could hardly chew it. I've had better at Outback or Texas Roadhouse. My husband had the Barrel steak that he loved. A few days later I did message them on their Facebook messenger just to let them know what the kitchen was sending out and no response. At first I was willing to go back and just order something else but, the fact that no one responded doesn't sit well with me, so I probably won't return. read more

5 star best steak house on RT 1 ! Period . Others try to charge as much or more but not even close in cuts of meat or service ! Guaranteed great steak and service ! read more