Stopped here before a show at Bottle & Cork. Not a big beer guy but enjoyed the two I had. Grabbed…read morea pizza from the food truck and it was dang good. Did not look like the photos from years prior, but I guess they just changed locations? I would stop back if in the area again

Loved this little brewery hidden away in Rehoboth. We all tried a few different beers and had some…read morepizza from the truck across the street. You can order pizza at the bar and pickup at the truck. It has a small bar and a few seats inside, and a nice patio with more seating outside. All of the bartenders there that day were super nice and gave us their recommendations.

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.

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!

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.

This remains one of my top five spots for happy hour at the bar or dining with family, thanks to…read moremore than ten past visits showing how great it is inside or out. Here is a breakdown of my two most recent experiences. During a solo outing with a friend, we arrived just before 4 PM to grab two coveted bar stools right as happy hour began, which now starts at 4 PM instead of 3 PM. I went with my usual two happy hour pepper creek punches and paired them with the happy hour fried chicken sandwich, adding a side of very good hand-cut fries for an extra $2. The portion was large enough that I brought half of the sandwich home for lunch. Bartender Trevor offered a sample of their malty nitro center of gravity english mild draft beer (4.5% ABV), and I loved the notes of toffee, chocolate, and toasted bread so much that I ended my dinner with two full glasses. Thanks to excellent service from bartenders Bill and Trevor, my solo total came out to a reasonable $36 before tip. On my next visit, I brought my family of four on a Wednesday around 6 PM. We were instantly accommodated at booth table 53 on the right side of the restaurant. They had recently updated their regular menu, and I decided to try the Korean beef bowl for $24, which features soy marinated sliced steak, vegetables, greens, an umami glaze, a fried egg, and spicy mayo served over basmati rice. Our server, Cate J., took wonderful care of us, and the total bill for the family was $152 excluding gratuity. Whether for happy hour or dinner, we will absolutely keep coming back.

Ocean View Brewing Co is an oasis of a restaurant in a small coastal adjacent town!…read more Right outside of Bethany Beach, Ocean View Brewing brings vacation flair to an otherwise complacent town of small, unassuming businesses. With a bright bold colors and stunning architecture, the restaurant stands out on the corner. A huge mural of Delaware beckons the local purity. Inside you are greeted by huge brewing equipment in a two story grand dining room, filled with happy families and bustling servers! We always order takeout and they graciously save close parking spots for carryout orders. The online ordering allows for easy modifications and simple ordering. We grabbed a smorgasbord of flavors and made the entire family happy. The Fried Chicken meal comes with famous Delaware chicken and some fun twists of Gochuchang sauce and honey butter rolls. The fried food traveled well and is expertly packaged. On their website, they advertise Beer Battered Shrimp - and by simply calling in, the manager was able to add an order to our meal! Simple entrees. Bold flavors. Definitely a place worth frequenting on your Bethany Beach vacations.

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.

The most delicious mead I've had thus far!! Great variety: they have sweet & dry meads, carbonated…read moreones, regular wines, regular beers, etc. Food via food truck outside which I believe may change from time to time. Literally loved this place, indoor & outdoor seating. Friendliest staff too!! Hope to see more local events happening here soon!

I got to taste them at the DE Ren Fair and it was a very memorable tart sweet mead I would love to…read morehave the chance to taste again. Their variety of types of meads with different sweetness levels was welcome to see and they had many fans waiting in line to get more- some even wearing their merch! This wasn't just syrupy sweet wine or basic honey, this had a lot of flavor building into it and depth. Would be very happy any chance to try again!