I had never heard of this brewing company before, but it is one space in the beach area with tons…read moreof seating! Even on a Saturday around dinner time we were able to be seated right away! They have tasting flights that include all drinks, not just beer. My table ordered a series of appetizers and all were pretty good! A little pricey, but pretty good quality food. The cauliflower was large and undercooked in the middle, but other than that, it was a great experience!

Excellent food and service. Cool snd casual out back chill area too!…read more The salads are all very fresh with tasty dressings and are ample in size. The fried chicken is some of the best this Delmarva boy has had! Crab cakes are large and pretty darn good - packed with lump crab. The fresh cut French fries are hard to beat as well. Desserts are usually different yet delicious! Enjoy!

I had written a previous review. My wife said it was too much so I took it down and revised it…read more The food was amazing. They do serve some serious nachos! The portions for most of the food is deceptively large and all scratch recipes. You will be leaving with take-out boxes for sure. The Service was pretty awesome. Last summer, my wife and I discovered First State, which at the time was still new. Dallas was our server the first time that we ate at First State, and then we were lucky enough to have him again this time and he remembered us. Before we could get a word out he said "Hey, welcome back!" like we had been friends for years. BEST SERVER EVER! Extremely attentive without crowding our table. Very knowledgeable. I suspect that that is a reflection of the whole staff. The hostess was pleasant. A bit quiet but pleasant. The bartender, Joel (?), seemed fun and engaging. He welcomed everyone like they were regulars, and really looked like he was enjoying his job. Even the young kid that dropped our food was on point, setting our dishes in the right places without asking. Making sure that we didn't need anything before he left. The whole experience was great. I'm a fan and we will be back. The atmosphere and vibe was fun and relaxing. Not your standard rush to order, eat fast, and "here's your bill" sit down restaurant. The restaurant is very clean and it is open and spacious. The place has that great neighborhood brewpub vibe feel. We LOVED the beer label walls! I want to do that in my man cave! Awesome idea. The large TVs were playing a variety of sports. The music was pretty good. Maybe a touch loud. They have live music that seemed to be setting up as we were leaving. Apparently they have live music every Friday and Saturday. We wish that we could have stayed. Dallas said that the band coming in that night was pretty popular. All in all, First State was a fun, and delicious dining experience. my only criticism would be that it is a bit pricey. I understand that scratch restaurants are going to be more expensive, but charging someone for a small container of sauce seems a little like nickel and dime budgeting. Understandable but not attractive All in all, First State is a great time. Ask for Dallas. He's next level service and you'll leave with a new friend. SEE YOU NEXT YEAR FIRST STATE!!!!

Was in the Rehoboth Beach area for the first time with the family for a mini vacation. We had our…read more"picky eater" daughters with us so based on the menu it looked like First State had a few options to their liking. The inside was nice with a bit of a sports bar feel. Our meal included: - Marinier Mussels (shared) - Brewhouse Pretzel (my wife loves pretzels) - Brewhouse wings (shared) - Cheese Burger + Fries (for our youngest) - Birria Flatbread (for our oldest) Overall the food was good and everyone enjoyed what they had. I had one of their dark beers (I think it was a chocolate porter) and my wife had a margarita. The girls wanted something sweet so they got the chocolate cake and a Smores Cheesecake. I think this was their favorite part of the meal because they were slightly reluctant to share. The wait staff were great and very attentive. Overall we had a good experience and would recommend.

Returned for another visit. Still an awesome place. Tried the sample dozen of oysters and all…read morewere great. Ordered another 1/2 dozen of the ponies. Wow! Need to learn more about these. For main course our party had salmon bowl, oyster sliders, and cheeseburger. Reports were all were outstanding. The coffee stout beer was excellent! This will remain on my list of must stops on future returns to the area

This was our third time visiting Big Oyster Brewery in Lewes, and unfortunately, it will likely be…read moreour last. Our first visit a few years ago was excellent. We enjoyed the food, service, and atmosphere so much that we made it a point to come back the following year. That second visit was just okay. The food and service weren't quite as good, but we chalked it up to an off day and decided to give it another chance this year. Unfortunately, the third visit was the worst of the three. We were initially seated near the stage where the music was so loud that we could barely hear each other talk. To their credit, the host was accommodating and moved us to another table when we asked. However, our server's response was disappointing. She made a passive-aggressive comment along the lines of, "That's fine if you move, I just won't make as much money." Not exactly something guests expect to hear when simply asking for a quieter table. The food was bland and arrived at different times. Some dishes were cold by the time they reached the table. Several drinks were forgotten, and we had to remind our server multiple times before receiving them. We also spoke with management about our experience, but they seemed largely uninterested and didn't appear concerned about addressing the issues. The one bright spot is the outdoor area. It's a great space with lawn games, a playground, and plenty of room to relax. If you're looking for a place to have a drink outside and let the kids play, it serves that purpose well. For us, though, the combination of poor service, inconsistent food quality, and lack of concern from management means we won't be returning.

Dewey Beer Co. is by far my favorite stop in Dewey and Rehoboth. I stop in every year I'm on…read morevacation and it never disappoints. The food and beer are always great and reasonably priced. My server was excellent as well. My favorite beer is the Pizzetta. Light and crisp with a hint of lemongrass and mixed fruits. As long as I'm coming on vacation I'll be stopping in.

Great place to try some good cocktails and beer. Food is also great! Located in small beach town so…read moreeasily accessible via walking. Not much parking. Indoor bar and bar area, inside seating, and outdoor seating. They also have a ton of grab and go beers in coolers. Great selection of merchandise as well. We had the most terrific customer service experience! Our server was absolutely amazing. Just the friendliest and most sweet person. I believe his name was Ryan??? He's amazing (he lives 45 min away, has a baby on the way. He's also an Orioles/Ravens fan. Ask for him! Terrific. The drinks were great! Got the strawberry pretzel salad beers and a spicy margarita that was awesome. Nice to have the ability to get a drink other than beer. Ordered burgers, wings, and cheesesteak. Everything was delicious. Burgers were perfect - get the goat cheese one. Cheesesteak was huge! Wings were done perfectly as well. The fries are vinegar worthy too. Overall, terrific!!! Will be back.

Talk about a brand new, Mom and Pop brew pub, this is a cool little starred in the middle of…read moreabsolutely nowhere, Salisbury Maryland. Located in an industrial park, of all places on Northwood Drive, this little brewing company sits and is doing its thing. I give Gateway 4 stars, not for location, ambience or decor but for the taste of that beer and the sheer determination to do something completely out of the box, gutsy and worth supporting!

One of the best IPAs I've had in a long time! Got Cool It! And the Smoked Oak Beer, all I gotta say…read moreis AMAZING! Great workers and regulars! Will be back!

My wife and Daughter took me for father's day's, we have a great time, great food and great…read moreservice, definitely coming back again

We went to the Longneck location last night. First, we ordered the brisket blue cheese spring…read morerolls. They were flavorless. Looked like they were cooked hours before and re=heated. At $14 for 2, it was such a disappointment. I ordered the Fig & Pig flatbread which was very good. My husband ordered a cheeseburger & fries. He said the cheeseburger was good and cooked as requested. The fries were limp and oily as though they'd been sitting in oil. Absolutely inedible. We will try again after the summer crowds have left, hoping that was part of the poor dining experience. The waitress was wonderful though.

Dog Pirate may, possibly, have the best Mai Tai I've had....ever? Well, I guess that's technically…read morepart of the in-house distillery, Beach Time. We came for the beer, which was tasty - interesting and well-made beer styles, including pub ales, schwarzbier, and Belgian styles. The owner was slinging beverages behind the bar, who formerly brewed for Dogfish; you can tell, like Thomas E. says - he knows his stuff. This place is a labor of love, and the quality is top notch. Try the Beach Plum Rum for something truly unique.

Super small distillery and brewery in one offering craft beers and spirits along the Georgetown…read more-Lewes bike trail. They only offer pretzels and peanuts but bakery next door for food, two TV's for watching , and the nicest bartender Ryan. Free spirited, relaxed and comfortable vibes. The East Coast IPA 7.1 ABV is awesome definitely worth the stop which was hazy and juicy with fruit forward taste, and smooth. You can get 4 pack to go for $12.00 or $7.00 for draft at bar. Surf board decor beach theme.

I love a great restaurant, but for me, it's never just about the food. The atmosphere, the…read moreexperience, and the people are what make a meal truly memorable. I've wanted to try Grove Market for a few years, but it's nearly impossible for me to plan far enough in advance to get a reservation. We were lucky enough to snag a last-minute table after a cancellation, and it exceeded every expectation. The restaurant is absolutely charming--quaint, intimate, and unlike anything else in the area. I especially love that the menu is built around what's fresh, local, and in season. It makes every dish feel thoughtful and unique. The food was outstanding, the service was exceptional, and our waiter was incredibly kind and accommodating. Even more impressive was how every member of the staff genuinely seemed to care about creating a special experience for their guests. That kind of passion is rare, and it shows in every detail. If you're looking for something truly special, Grove Market is a hidden gem that's absolutely worth experiencing. I can't recommend it enough.

We had made it a tradition to visit The Grove for special occasions, so this experience was…read moreespecially disappointing. We received a phone call when we were just four minutes late for our reservation. We apologized, as we ran into traffic from Delaware, and they told us to hurry up - not to drive carefully. First red flag. When we arrived, the manager immediately berated us for being late, as I hustled to check in with the hostess, saying "we're here!" We explained that we understood their seating policy and would be sure to leave before the next reservation in two hours time. The strange part? The front dining room and bar was completely empty. The confrontation felt unnecessary and immediately made me feel unwelcome. The food was good, but not exceptional enough to overcome the poor hospitality. The much-hyped "no printed menu" experience also fell flat, as many of the dishes were the same ones we were served during a visit one year ago. The duck, the lamb, key line and bumble berry pie. I was also surprised to see the manager working behind the bar and throughout the dining room in open-toed sandals. Whether or not it's permitted by the restaurant, I found it unprofessional and unsanitary for someone overseeing food and beverage service. I used to look forward to celebrating milestones at The Grove, but after this experience, I hope to take that tradition elsewhere. There are too many outstanding restaurants on the Eastern Shore that know how to make guests feel welcome!