The food was good, service was excellent. I had about 7 years between visits and just as nice as before. I would suggest a little more offerings for the brunch, but the menu is solid. read more

Mother's Day brunch. The tight, old colonial furniture, 3 story, Federal Style architecture interior is compartmentalized. It's mid 1800s in every way. The creeks and cracks of the wooden floors. The very muted and muddy colors harken its adherence to tradition. The food too is served with a very handmade style and taste. The Snack Board has a bit of everything. Beware, they only give you 2 Deviled eggs on the platter. I also had the Farmhouse Burger (hold the Sunnyside egg), nice coleslaw. Their menu is complimentary with color and hearth. Deeeeeeeliscious! read more

Just the break we needed on a Sunday drive from Virginia Beach back to Philadelphia. The cinnamon roll was the size of a dinner plate and delicious. Adding to that decadence was a perfectly constructed espresso martini. Our group rounded out the meal with the apple board and some wings. All good. The service was friendly but not overbearing. The tavern is a charming spot in the historic town of Odessa, Delaware. read more

The food was astoundingly mediocre and depressingly presented. The Easter Brunch was poorly done. Eggs Benedict with fatty lunchmeat ham? Really? I think the charming locale could have been interesting, however one can be certain that the colonial dwelling is NOT haunted - food this bad can effectively exorcise any malevolent spirit! Never again. read more

Service and food were both Superb. The Mother's Day Menu was full of excellent choices.

We had high hopes, a long drive getting there etc. put it this way, the "prime" flatiron steak came out cubed and wasn't comparable to steaks nearby at Prime 225, Shafers or the Chesapeake house. No worries , that wasn't my plate. I ordered the picahna, which I'm quite fond of, having had Picahna for the last two weeks. Once in D.C. and once at home. I should mention that I purchase Picahna about every other week when I drive north from D.C. and pass through rosedale. This Picahna was not what I would consider a Picahna steak. Perhaps a Picahna roast stripped of all fat and the edge of it at that l, which contains a lot of gristle. For the Ashby's , I did not mention this to our server whom was polite. I don't want anything taken off the check, ever. What I would like to see is some standards so the chef understands when to put the last cut towards something else instead of the plated course. If you're going to change the menu and add Picahna...maybe try some at a Brazilian steakhouse first. Also who decided to cube the flat iron steak? Was that a handful of end cuts also?? The peanut butter bomb was to die for! read more

Cantwell's Tavern - This is what passes for Picahna . 1.5 inches wide and 5 inches long. - Gastropubs Near Me - Odessa, Delaware

We went to Cantwell's on Thanksgiving and had a marvelous time. The food was abundant and delicious. The service was outstanding. The ambiance was warm and inviting. read more

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Cool old building with lots of character! Food is decent. Service is super friendly! read more

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Our server Christina was amazing, she made us feel so welcomed and her service was perfect. I had the swordfish special with mushroom risotto. We started with wings and pretzel bites and finished with a chocolate peanut butter bomb. The room we dined in was quaint and comfortable with a fireplace. read more

Cantwell's Tavern - Swordfish served on mushroom risotto - Gastropubs Near Me - Odessa, Delaware

We've never been disappointed here. This is my father's favorite place to celebrate our big events.

Great farm to table restaurant in historic Odessa in a building est. 1822 . I loved this 19th century tavern ! Perfect med Jammin' burger with arugula, tomato jam, and fresh burrata cheese with balsamic and basil. Fresh buffalo mozzarella wrapped around a filling of soft curd deliciousness. Replaced those fries with a beautiful side salad with homemade blue cheese. Dining companion had plant based portobello burger with blue cheese/arugula and side Caesar salad... delish. Impeccable service start to finish even with lunch rush. read more

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We were in town and heard this was a great place for dinner. We scored outside reservations and it was a perfect night in LSD! We had a terrific server and the food was so fresh and delicious! No complaints at all! Terrific for a Friday! read more

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In the area and decided to come for dinner. For an appetizer we ordered the nachos with chicken. It came out so hot and piled high with chicken and melted cheese! For dinner i had the Salmon ciabatta sandwich, it tasted fresh and the crispy ciabatta roll just made it even better. We also ordered the Shrimp enchiladas and loved them. Jen our server was excellent, constantly bringing out water and more drinks. We loved our food and service was awesome. Nice bar area as well. We will be back! read more

Cantwell's Tavern - Nachos with chicken - Gastropubs Near Me - Odessa, Delaware

This is one of our favorite restaurants- food and service were outstanding. I tried their Brie Burger- delicious. Unfortunately the ambience needs some work to muffle a loud noisy group. It detracted from an otherwise enjoyable meal. Curtains would help a lot without altering the colonial atmosphere. read more

CANTwells...get it? Food: My cheesesteak hoagie was good. Great portion. Good choose of roll. Great shave of beef. The fries were very lack luster. Just very little to be desired. Service: can't do well Granted we sat at tables surrounding the bar...but still...we had to constantly go up to the bar to ask to get served. You know who did have her attention...these fellas sitting at the bar. Go figure. Ambiance: well....its a tavern affair.. You are engulfed in the history as soon as you step through the door. read more

Cantwell's Tavern - Cheesesteak - Gastropubs Near Me - Odessa, Delaware

Great menu, service and atmosphere! Highly recommend! Always a nice place for lunch, dinner, or brunch!

Met a good friend for lunch at Cantwell's Tavern. It was my first time. At 11:30am on cold Saturday, there were a few people sitting in the cozy Victorian style rooms. I wish the fireplace worked in our space. It would have added to the charm. The food was good. I tried their berry salad with pomegranate vinaigrette and added chicken for protein. One word. YUMMY! I had the Brie Foam (whipped Brie) put on the side. I am not a fan of Brie. By 12:30pm, the place was nearly full. So, reservations are recommended. Our server was knowledgeable and nice too! read more

Great food, good service. Nice atmosphere with friendly staff. We will be back and try more of their delicious food.

Good drinks and appetizers, even better service! Excellent spot to check out. We like stopping in during weekends for a quick snack and drink. Oysters are delicious! read more

The meal was delicious and the service was great! I will be back to try more of the menu.

Three of five in our group ordered scallops daily special. All agree they were tasteless (no seasoning at all) and undercooked. Not what we would have expected. Not sure if I'll eve3r try again. However, Jared, out server was great. read more

Living in the area for a few years and finally had the chance to stop by Cantwell's Tavern. Wow what a charm of a place in a town sandwiched in between all the population growth in the area. Skip the large chains and make a reservation to Cantwell's A fantastic mixture of pub sandwiches and bites mixed in with pizza but then and some fantastic well prepared entrees, top with a full bar and wine and beer list and you have a winner. I started with some clams in a wine sauce followed scallop. So good I could eat them every day. The true delight was a side of roasted Brussels sprouts. OMG! Need that recipe. My wife had the shrimp scampi with several nice piece of large shrimp over homemade pasta. Topped off with a chocolate bomb. Just wow! This place is good for everyone. First date, pub fare, group of friend drinks, you name it. Btw, they have outside seating also Enjoy read more

Cantwell's Tavern - Chocolate Bomb with Vanilla Ice cream. Definitely sharing size - Gastropubs Near Me - Odessa, Delaware

We decided to go to Pats for a birthday dinner for my wife and my son's girlfriend. Jennifer our server was fantastic right from the beginning. Excellent,friendly, professional service. The food was awesome and the servings were huge... We arrived before the dinner rush started and enjoyed our visit. Thank you to Jennifer. Have a Wonderful Thanksgiving!!! read more

This lovely historic building made the most beautiful setting for dinner. We were able to walk there from our B&B. The service was very thoughtful and Hayden took extremely good care of us. They have house made pretzel nuggets with two dipping sauces - cheese and Dijon mustard. It was a great appetizer. For our entrees, it was $5 off burger night and they had a nice selection of them. We choose the Big Mac - I got a side salad with mine and my husband got French fries. Very generous sized burgers. Hayden recommended the perfect dessert - the molten lava cake with ice cream! So yummy. read more

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We dined at Cantwell Tavern last night. My husband ordered the filet medium rare. It was so tough he couldn't cut it with a steak knife. They brought him another steak. It was the same. For 54.00 l'm hoping that you buy better quality meat . Besides him and I sharing oysters (he ate.3). he left not eating anything. Very bad experience. Our server was nice. When the check came we were also charged for 2 desserts we didn't order or receive. They took them off but I'm glad I noticed the extra charge . I was really hoping to have enjoyed our dinner. The food is just okay . So we won't be going back there. read more

We needed to meet in a town that was equidistant from where we live & decided to visit Odessa De- found Cantwell's Tavern & it was superb! Great choices on the Menu & they have daily specials which we ordered- Cheese steaks. Enjoyed our experience so much we made a reservation at a local B&B in town so we can go back to Cantwells for a leisurely dinner read more

What an awesome location and a beautiful town. It was perfect for a Sunday brunch on Christmas Eve and the decorations made it extra special. We had to get a ginormous cinnamon roll to share. It was a must and I'm glad we did. I have a little bit saved for later. I'll be back to try out drinks at the bar and grab lunch or dinner. The brunch menu was nice but I will say it needed a little something. All three of us felt it could use a little seasoning. My omelet had all the right ingredients but zero on seasoning on flavor. A few touches could make brunch here excellent. I'd love to see some local preserves and fresh butter rather than packets of butter and pre-packaged jelly. My friends both had the eggs benedict but the Canadian bacon was so thick it overpowered the taste. Less can be more. I think if they refine this just a wee bit they'll be at 5 stars for a brunch as well. I mean, I'll be back. The cinnamon roll will get me in the door again as well as the atmosphere. read more

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Always excellent service and an interesting and changing menu. The restaurant is in an historic building and has a fun atmosphere especially in the bar area. read more

Went on Friday 7/11/25. Never been there before. Such a beautiful place, very quaint and lots of charm. Our server Sidney was outstanding! Very sweet, very attentive and was on top of everything for us. When 2 of our burgers were undercooked, she was so apologetic and immediately took them back to have them redone and came back over to let us know they'd be redone soon. And then when she brought them back, she stayed to make sure they were cooked to our liking. Just awesome service and even though that happened - because of how she handled it - it is definitely a place we will return to read more

My wife and I had a delicious dinner our server Ally was delightful and met all of dinning needs. The food at Cantwell's is always delicious ! We visit many times ! Make sure you make a reservation beforehand because it fills up fast! read more

Cantwell's Tavern - Cheese steak and Egg rolls! - Gastropubs Near Me - Odessa, Delaware

Always great good and drinks. Absolutely freezing no matter where you sit so be prepared.

Cozy little place full of comfort food. The blackberry flatbread was 10/10. The honey. The mascarpone. The prosciutto. The basil. Yum. read more

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Super yummy food and great customer service. The best daily specials around too! Don't forget to check out their historical elevator!

New special menu item, Beef Wellington, and it is absolutely delicious! They also have beef Wellington eggrolls that sell out all the time! read more

Such a wonderful birthday brunch for my sister! Alissa was especially knowledgeable and attentive - the sweetest girl. Highly recommend the mimosas and the jumbo cinnamon roll as a birthday cake treat to celebrate your favorite people. Love!! read more

If you're of the season variety (aka have melanin), this place is not for you. This restaurant is easy to pass as the building is not your typical restaurant. Street parking is available but i didn't see a parking lot. Service is okay. We requested a table for two and were taken upstairs...the only people upstairs seated next to the waitresses on break. -_- There were open tables downstairs. We first knew this place probably want for us when we walked in and were met with stares from other patrons before the hostess (which ended up being our waitress) asked " how can I help you?" Ma'am, this is a restaurant, how do you think you can help us? She ended being nice and cheerful, though. Food: UNDERWHELMING at best. The oyster Rockefeller were terrible- super bland and not cooked. Being from New Orleans, these were not true oyster Rockefeller. My friend said the soup was decent as was the crab cake. Surprisingly, the bread itself served on isn't warm. Overall, this place immediately gave me Get Out vibes and I'm convinced they hold heterogeneous meetings at midnight lol. I don't live in the area but given the quality of food, I don't recommend. read more

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Wonderful old Delaware atmosphere, large and good menu, good beer, selection on tap, and nice staff

This was my second time here. I had reservations here today at 11, and got there at 10:30 (obviously early) and was seated immediately which was very nice. Our waiter came by and brought us water while we looked over the menu & by the time he came back we were ready to order. We got an oyster shooter, half a dozen oysters, and the seafood deviled eggs. I only had the deviled eggs and they were absolutely delicious. We all got the surf & turf eggs Benedict and it most certainly did not disappoint. I got my steak medium and it was perfectly medium when it. I decided to get a mimosa and a whiskey sour, which were both delicious. Cantwell's is such a nice environment and is definitely a place I would like to frequent more than just on my birthday! read more

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Been coming here for years. The gem of Odessa, Delaware. Good food, the building is a historic landmark. It's everything you'd want from a tavern read more

First time visiting Cantwell's Tavern. I was not impressed with my experience. The restaurant seemed pretty empty on arrival of my reservation. The host needed a few minutes to set up my table. I noticed that there were several tables that had not been cleared. Our hostess sat us right next to a large table that had not been cleared. I get that restaurants are a little understaffed, but this was a big turn off. I ordered the blackened salmon blt with fries and a side ceasar salad. The salmon portion was very small. Overall the sandwich was tasty, but I've definitely had a salmon sandwich that was packed with salmon from another restaurant. read more

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