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    Dogfish Head Brewings & Eats

    3.9 (1.5k reviews)
    ModerateAmerican, Pizza, Brewpubs
    Open 11:30 am - 10:00 pm

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    Crab pizza
    Jenny T.

    I really liked the interior and I thought the food was decent. The crab pizza was super cheesy, but a bit heavy and greasy. The parmesan truffle fries were addictive. Minus two stars because the hosts just were not welcoming. I don't want to say that all breweries allow strollers but many do since there's generally a lot of space and it's pretty family friendly. The host acted like we were trying to dine in our bathing suits; like we were smelly; like we were doing something so repulsive by bringing in the stroller with our 5 month old. In fact we were waiting for our friends to arrive and stood there for a moment because it was raining and we didn't have much to cover the baby... And she asked us to go outside because we couldn't have the stroller inside. Later I think I noticed they did the same thing to another family, so at least they were fair...I think I noticed them looking back at us and saying something. Anyway it was a very weird experience that threw off my mood at the beginning of a nice meal. Interior was really cool-looking and spacious --which also makes me wonder why there is a no stroller policy... It's Delaware law, I guess but it seems so arbitrary... Shouldn't it be specific to buildings? Either way, the front of house staff just seemed so rude about it. We didn't know about the no stroller policy in Delaware... Why be like that to paying customers? Maybe the businesses in Delaware should write to their legislators to try and get this law changed if it bothers staff so much. I'm assuming there are a lot of families like us that come in town wanting to have a beer, despite having an infant or young children who need strollers.

    Birria taco
    Christine J.

    Delicious. We went here on a recent trip. My husband had an exotic pizza with curry on it and I had the birria tacos. We also shared the pretzel bites for the table. It was a lot of food. But all delicious and we loved the ambiance of the place especially the outdoor seating around. Staff was nice and attentive.

    Roberto N.

    There's so many things to like here. Every time we come, the weight staff has been happy, right, knowledgeable, and pleasant. No exceptions. That's a great record. But the food. Oh my goodness. The dollar wings on Sundays is a very good deal, because the buffalo wings are some of the best in town, and are very similar to the ones at Summer House. The dry wings are the ones that my partner prefers and he loves those. The roast beef, which is actually ribeye on a whack sandwich roll, is also spectacular. There's Caesar salads are also good. Another ones, we haven't been able to go wrong yet with anything we've ordered here. And by the way, their blue cheese dressing is made in house, and it is truly exceptional.

    Pizza to die for
    paul s.

    It's been over 11 years since my last review of this place so I thought I'd review it again. I've tried to go there several times over the last couple of years with my gf, but every time we got there and found out there was a 45-minute or longer wait we would just walk down the street to Chesapeake and Maine instead. I hate waiting that long to eat and as a rule, I usually won't do it. But the other night I was by myself and it was fairly early, around five-ish, and I very easily got a seat at the bar. I was finally able to taste the pizza that I've heard so much about and it totally lived up to the hype. It was fantastic!

    Pretty Cocktail
    Sarah C.

    Good food. Good beer. Loud, busy environment (great for kids. ha). To be upfront about it: there is a waitlist. It is long. It does move faster than they say it will, but it still does take a while. Yes, it looks like tables are open, and the space is large, but I don't know, they have a system I guess. We didn't really wait that long, but we waited. Good beer. Not blow your mind beer, but really very solid beer. Can't say one sticks out to me, but that's the point, they are all fine choices - pick the style you normally like. (although they do recommend pairings for certain dishes). They also have cocktails for those that are feeling un beer. The food was all good. I think the standout of the night was the macaroni and cheese with wings in it. Great spot for kids. good kids menu and kids drinks. Service was fairly quick once we were seated. Although our appetizer was somehow forgotten, but that was actually for the better in the end as we'd ordered too much food and our server comp'ed us a beer in apology.

    Shrimp tacos
    Emily V.

    This is a really great spot to pop in for lunch after a morning on the beach. It's spacious and service was quick. I love all of the cocktail and drink options. We had a plethora of food items, but I'd definitely recommend the corn ribs to start, especially if you're a fan of street corn. My family members had the After the Storm pizza which they liked, but was a bit salty. I had the chili cheese dog duo which I enjoyed but wish it just had a bit more cheese sauce. My brother enjoyed his shrimp tacos as well. For dessert, you cannot go wrong with the banana pudding! Overall, I'd recommend if you're looking for a nice lunch or dinner in the area!

    Menu October 2025
    Ann C.

    Lively and open. Waitstaff not super friendly. I had dignity of movement pizza. Hubs had chili cheese dogs both of which were okay. My beer was super cold so that was good!! I expected better on the food and service.

    The Undefeated and The Light of the World pizza
    Jessi C.

    We went after the Rehoboth Marathon and although the restaurant was crowded we were able to score standing room behind the bar. The service was amazing for the lunch rush that was happening - both the food and drinks came out super quick. The Pear-This cocktail was delicious and all of the drinks are reasonably priced. The pizzas were also impressive for bar pies (the undefeated one was amazing!) and affordable, especially for the area. They also have a store front right next door where you can buy cans/growlers/liquor to take home. We would definitely return here!

    Outside view--07-23-2024
    Ivy S.

    I was soooo stoked to visit this place! I was introduced to Dogfish 90 minute in the Florida Keys and never knew there was a restaurant. I was geeked to find out that I was near it while in town for work. The place was booming! Packed upstairs in the rafters, downstairs, and at the bar. Service was very slow and there were a lot of employees saying they were new and had only been working for a week, at that point. The food was decent and took over an hour to make it to the table. For me, the drinks were the best part and the gift shop. I would eat somewhere else next time.

    Kids Mac n cheese

    I am forever grateful that you guys brought the old fries back thank you guys so much. I went for my birthday and i had the best experience ever here so thank you so much. The food was phenomenal. I cannot tell you how grateful I am that the old fries are back. Thank you so much, 100% recommend this place. They are the best I recommend the mac & cheese and the fries.

    Crab corn chowder was delicious homemade crackers
    Linda H.

    Great food was an hour wait as it was the day before the marathon race was worth the wait

    Hakuna Burrata
    Sonnet L.

    Beers 5 stars food 2 stars due to overly salty wings and the pizza was just meh. We ordered the dry-rubbed wings but it was loaded with too much salt. After the Storm pizza lacks tomato sauce and too doughy. They are no match for the excellent microbrews. We stop by every time we are in town for the beers. Is it too much to ask for better food so we could enjoy more beers?

    Grateful Juicy
    Will S.

    Hello Yelpers....went back again to Dogfish, my last review I upped the stars from 3 to 4 since I was contacted from them and I was satisfied. So I'm back and it's back to 3.... 0r a 2...??....Let me explain..the server was fine...but the food came out too fast. We were having our appetizers and our mains come out...thats the one things that really bothers me is the timing factor or lack of. Besides that the French Fries were overly salty...that you could only eat a few...and weren't even close to a crispy fry. Shouldn't the server pick up on that and ask?...was there a problem with the fries?.._to me it comes down to training or lack of.....I've been in this industry for a long time. The nacho were tasty...Drinks were good...just need to be more consistent...I don't think that's asking too much .

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    Do they have gluten free dishes?

    They have dishes that would be gluten free, but are not necessarily designated GF.

    Is it kid friendly?

    Hey Laura - absolutely, there are tons of kids when we go! It's right down the street from the beach so very family friendly. Later at night they can have live bands which may be too loud for kids so check out the schedule on their website but I… Read more

    Do they have vegan options?

    The menu changes from time to time, but vegan options are not a priority in my experience.

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    Is cigar smoking permitted at Dogfish Head Brewing?

    No smoking inside. Don't think there is an outside but I wouldn't think it would be allowed anyway. I would ask the manager.

    Are dogs welcome?

    Definitely not inside. There is an outside dining area open during warmer months, but I'm not sure if they allow dogs there.

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    This seafood restaurant is set away from the busy route 1 highway but just several minutes away…read morefrom the Tanger outlet mall. Was worth visiting! In spite the busyness, my party of 5 was able to get seated fairly quick, since we chose to sit outside. Though it was a muggy day, there was a nice breeze out in the area by the kids activities. This play area is probably the best draw if you have a family with young kids as there's a playground, ping pong table, cornhole, fuse ball tables, basketball hoops and even an area to kick the ball in the sand. My 7-year old had a blast while we waited for our food. Came here bc of a friend's rec. Got the full steamer pot to share with hubby that came an assortment of clams, mussels, shrimps along with a corn and a few bratwurst. It was yummy but definitely could've had more. Kids said their salmon kids meal were ok as salmon was a bit overcooked and lacking seasoning, however their side of fried brussel sprouts were delicious. My friend seemed to have enjoyed her chicken Philly cheesesteak. Would come back again to take advantage of HH special between 4-6pm, which only applies when inside the restaurant as it would've been 1/2 the price for the steamer pot.

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    We tried this place for the first time this year and it seemed to be popular with tourists and…read morelocals. The pet-friendly courtyard had café lights, comfy seating, and '80s soft rock playing--I liked it. Our party agreed that the food was so-so. Vegetarian and gluten-free options like a burrito bowl were available. Loved that their self-serve water was out of a tap with the same handle mechanism as a beer tap! Shocked to find out a martini flight (totaling two drinks' worth of alcohol) was $38! I got one espresso martini instead and it was really a watered-down "latte martini"--sweeter and less coffee flavor than others I've had. Service was neither particularly good nor particularly bad, but overhearing the [manager? owner?] telling a fellow customer that he was "mad at" the bartender for being late to work that morning left a bad taste in my mouth. You shouldn't share your employees'/coworkers' shortcomings or mistakes with customers, and you shouldn't be "mad" at someone for being late to work (because it's not a personal affront, and because everyone is late sometimes). We felt that, while it had a nice atmosphere, we could find better food and drinks not far away.

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