Great lunch today at Grain. We had the potato kegs for an app followed by a Caesar salad with chicken, the birrea grilled cheese and the salmon BLT. I enjoyed the bacon and cheese potato kegs. My wife and I split the BLT and grilled cheese. Hers came with a side salad mine with shoe string fries. My son has the salad. Salmon was very good, it was vodka cured; bloodline and skin removed (+++)! Grain was pretty busy for mid-afternoon on a Sunday. Modern pub/ sports pub feel. Phillies game on the TVs. Music playing. Service was OK. My one pet peeve is allowing servers to leave dirty dishes and empty glasses on the table. And our server, although attentive, did not clear any dishes or glasses. Thank god I don't have epilepsy, the light over our table kept blinking non-stop. Plenty of off street parking for patrons. Lots of varied seating, both indoor and outdoor. See warning sign in my pics (haha). As far as prices, they are in line with any other places, as far as these other reviews that said it is excessively expensive, not true. Lunches are $15-20. Apps are a little pricey. Nice beer selection in the $8 ish range. Forgot I wanted to get a pan dessert, next time. I paid using InKind and got a nice discount. read more

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The calamari arrived rubbery and clearly overcooked. The main meat dish fared no better: chewy throughout, barely edible, and requiring significant effort to cut and chew. Brussels sprouts were burned and tough. The two servers spent more time talking to each other, joking and laughing, than paying attention to customers. Not recommended. (Photos attached.) read more

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A local pub feel and the clientele reflects that. Get past that, as a visitor, and its beauty shines through. Friendly smiles, competent staff, and talented kitchen. Had the Guac app and was amazed with freshness and flavor. Good pours complimented. Always a good sports game on the screens too. This place is worth a visit and I look forward to exploring the menu further. read more

Casual bar & restaurant Extensive brunch menu with unique choices as well as traditional. We were here for Easter, visiting our Blue Hen. Was able to secure last minute reservation. Not surprising, as on holiday weekends most students go home so the town isn't crowded like a usual week. Service was friendly, fast and attentive. Everyone's meals were very good, except for mine. I made a bad choice. Skip the hot honey chicken over donuts brunch item. Its nothing more than 3 chicken fingers over what tasted like a couple of dry entemann's donuts. (Missed opportunity..theres a greta bakery across the street..should get fresh glazed donuts from them. The donuts ruined the dish. Other meals were very good. Easter quiche special with hollandaise sauce and fried potatoes was delicious, although the size of quiche slices was kind of small. Burrata avocado toast was great, and so was their cheese omelette. It was perfect dining for us as we didn't want a heavy, upscale meal at 1:30 in the afternoon. Will definitely come back next time we are in town for dinner and drinks. read more

Grain Craft Bar + Kitchen - Hot chicken over donuts brunch item - New American Near Me - Newark, Delaware

Fast and amazing service good food amazing treatment a nice place for takeout. The nachos were so good. I barely got to eat any of my entrée. A family, friendly place, joyful spirits. read more

Grain Craft Bar + Kitchen - New American Near Me - Newark, Delaware

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One of the few dog friendly restaurants in the area and located on Main Street. Usually when we drive by it's very busy but today it wasn't very crowded. We sat at a picnic table and first complaint was it took awhile for our waiter to come. Like 15 minutes. Not sure why it was taking so long but we were debating leaving. Anyway when the waiter did come, the drinks and food came out pretty quickly so I guess it balanced itself out. We had our two small dogs and I believe it was the manager who came and brought them a big bowl of water and then later on when our food came they also got two nice strips of bacon! Very hospitable! The fried pickles were the best I've ever had and the strawberry crush drink was my favorite. Entree I got the pulled pork Mac and cheese and it was ok. The person I was with got the steak and she said it was tender but bland, and the sweetness of the caramelized onion was too overpowering. The truffle fries were also good. I would come again because it is a nice atmosphere and they are accepting of dogs. read more

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Honestly kinda mad... this place I liked in the past until recently. Their food had gotten mid, service is very terrible, and the manager, just no. I ordered a glass of cab and got white wine with food in it?? Don't know what happened but they gotta figure it out!!!!! Ps... management made me and my friends very uncomfortable read more

We took my in-laws to brunch Sunday and the place wasn't too packed. It was a warm day, so we opted to sit at a low table in the bar area. Plenty of TV's for game watching. Tap list pretty solid. Well rounded too. Our server was super nice and patient as we all decided on what to drink/eat. Everyone loved their meals and we were in and out in an hour. I had the Garden Omelette (spinach, tomoato, mushrooms and onions). Great space that has it all. Pricing reasonable. Highly recommend. Decent sized lot behind the building. read more

I will keep this short and simple. Service great. Place is nice. Food, no complaints. Prices on the other hand, expensive/overpriced (how is a pretzel $18!!!). Def wouldn't go back there. read more

We had the newcastle smash burger, the pulled pork sandwich, yeah american cheeseburger, and caprice chicken sandwich. Four sides we had french fries, nachos, and goat cheese spread with roasted red peppers. Great food all around and our waitress Rae was the best. We will be back. read more

I'm very much a regular, but just ate at grain with my girls and had the most incredible experience. The assistant manager treated us like royalty and made sure we were helped the minute we sat down even though he is the general assistant manager and not a waiter. Still, he served us all night and made sure we had everything we needed. This is the reason why we always comeback... the staff here is amazing! WE LOVE YOU MARK!!!!!!!!!!! read more

Ordered some takeout from Grain that always catches my eye with their witty slogans and signs as I drive down Main St in Newark. Ordering online the menu looked very appealing with so many options to choose from. My coworker and I opted to enjoy the fish and chips with the aioli on the side along with the burnt ends on a bed of seasoned spicy rice and corn. The order gave me a small window that could be done right at the mark or 10 minute later. Usually don't want the staff to feel rush I dropped by on the later side. The food was ready for pickup and heading back to my office. The fish and chips had plenty of chips but could have done with one more freshly fried fish. My coworker enjoyed the aioli that came with it but did think that a side of cole slaw would have balanced out the meal a little more. I tended to agree with the comment especially for the price point. The burnt ends with a peach jam was very flavorful while the rice had a creeping slow heat that my coworker enjoyed but couldn't have more than a bite or two. I mixed everything in together so that the sweet jam melded with the spicy rice and corn. All in all my dish was the better dish but I would hope so with the price I paid. Middle of the road review with one dish being good and the other dish being lackluster. We will be back for a dinner at the restaurant one night and look forward to seeing what the place is all about. From what we see on the signs out front we can only imagine a good time to be had. read more

Grain Craft Bar + Kitchen - Parking lot for the restaurant. Would suggest that you drop off your group at the entrance and have your friend park the car. - New American Near Me - Newark, Delaware

The food was such a happy surprise- delicious! Many choices. Lots of younger patrons than my friend and I(70's), but a friendly ambiance. We felt refreshed and relaxed. Thank you. read more

My boyfriend and I were visiting my sister. We had our dog with us so we were limited in dining options. Luckily Grain had a heated outdoor dining area. We started with the crab nachos and mozzarella chips. The nachos were really good. The mozzarella chips were ok but they would've been really good if they were seasoned more. I got a cheesesteak and subbed the chips for fries. My sister got a crab cake sandwich and also got fries and my boyfriend had the southern chicken sandwich with chips. My cheesesteak was ok but could've used a lot more seasoning. My sister liked her sandwich and my boyfriend said the chicken was good but the sandwich overall was just ok. Subbing fries is an extra $2.50 which is little steep but luckily they were tasty. My sister got a small side of bbq sauce for her fries and that was also $0.50 extra. I get the need to charge extra for things, but pricing seems a little high. Our server was really nice and the outdoor area was pretty warm. My sister mentioned that this place is pretty popular. If we weren't just visiting I'd give this place another try. read more

Grain Craft Bar + Kitchen - Crab nachos + mozzarella chips - New American Near Me - Newark, Delaware

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Came here for lunch on MLK Monday, definitely a decent amount of people inside. We ate lunch and everyone loved their food! We had the chicken Caesar wrap, pork belly tacos, wings, short rib grilled cheese and avocado citrus salad. Our server was so sweet and attentive even though my mom asked 10000 questions about everything. Will definitely be back and can't wait to try all the drinks they have! The inside is really trendy, big blackboards on the wall, lighting fixtures are cool, definitely a fun vibe! read more

Absolutely love the outdoor seating area. The restaurant is dog-friendly too! We ordered some fried pickles, a breakfast platter and a crab cake sandwich. Food was pretty good and service was prompt and attentive. We like the fact that the restaurant is just before the busy part of Main Street of UD. read more

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I was really excited about this place. The bar is a cool area to drink and while the food menu is large it's ehh. Goat cheese balls came out warm and not crunchy like typical ones I have had in other states. The bacon chicken sandwich was a good portion size for me but my husband was disappointed. The upcharge for a side other than chips was also disappointing. read more

Grain Craft Bar + Kitchen - New American Near Me - Newark, Delaware

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One of my favorite spots to go after a day out on the water. Food is very good and so are the drinks. Wait time can sometime be a little long but besides that I love this place. One of the best burgers I've had and the pretzel to start was very well. A little understaffed but it has great ambiance being on the water. Burger- 8.4 Pretzel- 8.9 Overall-8.6 read more

Great food. Great service. I HIGHLY recommend the short rib grilled cheese! I'm fighting myself to go back today to get another one read more

Grain Craft Bar + Kitchen - Menu as of 10/4/23 - New American Near Me - Newark, Delaware

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Went here with my wife and daughter the night before orientation at UD. The location was proximate to both my hotel and the campus. Chris from Long Island took extremely good care of us. We ordered the fried pickles, fish and chips, lobster roll, and the avocado wrap. All were delicious. Outstanding votes for the lobster, pickles and sweet potato fries. Only minor critique was absence of tartar sauce for the fish, but Chris saved the day with the cilantro aoli. Beer selection was also top notch. My wife had a Brainkiller that transported her back to a Carribean vacation spot. The restaurant is clean and well-maintained. Missed seeing you, L.M. read more

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A great local spot! Huge beer menu with a detailed chart to help pick the right beer for you. Loved everything we ordered and we will definitely be back! read more

Grain Craft Bar + Kitchen - Crabby Pretzel - New American Near Me - Newark, Delaware

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Went here for a work event. They have Happy Hour Mon-Fri 3-6pm. We ordered Brussel sprout & a pretzel for apps. I ordered the Waldorf chicken salad sandwich for my meal which was very good. I upgraded for $2.50 to Parmesan truffle fries. Wasn't worth it & tasted flavorless. Glass of rose - nice pour. Desserts - good & priced around $6 for a decent size. Sat outside on covered patio. We'll stop in again when visiting our daughter at UD. read more

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Food was just OK. The short rib grilled cheese sandwich was really dry - both the meat and the cheeses. The cheese choices weren't melty. Barely saw the grilled onions. Brisket sandwich was better. Cream of Chesapeake soup had good flavor - some shredded of crab - but very thin. Expected much thicker consistency. Service good. read more

Grain Craft Bar + Kitchen - Brisket sandwich - New American Near Me - Newark, Delaware

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Excellent foods & great service. Beautiful outdoor ambiance. A gorgeous night with beautiful people. read more

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The coolest thing about Grain is that you can see caricatures of people you know on the walls of the dining room. I've know several people who frequent this place, so to my surprise, an artist has immortalized them and their families on the walls. The server didn't really give us a great answer of how to get our faces on the wall (she was relatively new), but it's nice to see a familiar face. Now for the food. Nice jumbo size wings. My two young sons aren't quite able to handle the spicyness, so I asked for mild sauce. Still a little too strong for them. The brussel sprout appetizer is adds a nice touch to your meal and they would great with the meal. Good burgers, good homemade chips, nice kid's meals. The menu is diverse and I'd love to explore it more on a future visit. Hopefully, I can get onto the wall as well! read more

My Wife and I along with our 1 year old son recently visited the location in Newark. We were surprised by sun-par service as our waitress forgot to sub our sons chicken tender order's fries with Broccoli. My meal was good but my wife upgraded her chips to truffle fries that were very small in portion and also very cold. Additionally our sons order did not come on a frisbee which was disappointing and was not reflected on our bill. 3/5 rating for good food and poor service read more

Food was very good, as was the service. We noticed an error on our bill, after paying (overcharged for a drink) The manager was rude and aggressive when we brought it to her attention, even when we were not initially requesting a refund. When we did request a refund, she was less than accommodating (she said we had consumed the drink!) I would eat there again- but be sure to check your bill carefully! read more

Second time visiting this place. Excellent. I had the Hula Bowl as a wrap. I enjoyed it more as a salad, but the wrap was still good. Once I asked and received extra sauce, it was perfect. The happy hour loaded tater tots were amazing. Even though "most beers" were $4, ours were not. The lemonade was just ok. read more

Grain Craft Bar + Kitchen - Hula bowl wrap - New American Near Me - Newark, Delaware

This is a second location we came to and it is very good. The food is great with enough seasoning. The services is good as well. No complaints whatsoever. The ambiance is hip (mix ages) from old to young. They have the live band while we're there and happy hour is from 3-5pm M-F. Even though they're jammed with customers, food are coming out quickly. Highly recommended read more

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The atmosphere was very nice outside on the patio. It had string lights and heating lamps across the ceiling of tent, which made it warm and cozy. The service was great. Alexia was our waitress and was very attentive and made sure that we had everything that we needed. I wasn't very hungry so I had the Meat & Cheese Board and it had a delicious fig preserve. The meat was not that good. If I had to guess, I think it was a very cured ham and overly cooked beef. It was more like a beef jerky. The smoked Gouda was standard and so was the cheddar cheese. The pickles were gourmet and were spicy with garlic. Overall the presentation was nice. My friend had the fish & chips and Brussel sprouts. She thought that both were okay. I would recommend this resturant. read more

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Excellent HH. We love sitting outside and taking our 11 month old lab. I've been there when it's 37 degrees outside and the outside heaters make it quite enjoyable read more

Such a great place for happy hour and brunch. I love the wings and the breakfast tacos are my absolute favorite for brunch. The pancakes are HUGE so come hungry. Also, I dare you to try to finish the breakfast lasagna in one sitting lol. Portions are filling and food is delicious with levels of great flavor. read more

Grain Craft Bar + Kitchen - Breakfast Tacos: Pork belly, scrambled eggs, cheddar, pico, fresh jalapeños, and cilantro hollandaise on flour tortillas. - New American Near Me - Newark, Delaware

Cute outdoor patio!! Also pet friendly as I saw a dog dining with their pawrents. Service and food was okay. My friend and I ordered crab fries for appetizer, crab mac n cheese and hula bowl for our mains, and blueberry-lavender mojitos. The waitress messed up and placed our appetizer and mains to come at the same time (he admitted this too). This is somewhat upsetting but not really. I wished the appetizer came out first so that I get to enjoy my drink and snack on the fries as I have conversations with my friend. I wasn't happy with the presentation of my hula bowl. It looks meh and the taste was alright. Nothing special. My friend had crab mac n cheese, she seems to enjoy it. My main complain was that the waitress didn't place our order correctly. I ended up enjoying the crab fries the most and basically ditched my main food. I did enjoy their mojito so whenever I come back to Grains, I will probably just have a drink and get some light bites. read more

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Crab Fries sooo good well worth it nice size portions. Very chill and laid back atmosphere and good drinks. read more

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After searching we found this place to be one of the few that was open past 10 pm. We sat outside and enjoyed our drinks and dinner. We had the OMG burger and salmon quinoa bowl. Both were very good and service was quick and friendly. Seems like a fun place as they have a band inside and lots of beer to choose. Check it out if you are visiting DE. read more

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I thoroughly enjoyed this place. The ambiance was light and the Bartender was attentive and helpful. I'm not a Delaware native and was just visiting a friend who was here for a bit but if I ever come back I would definitely come back and order the hangover burger again. The burger and fries were amazing by the way. All flavor, not greasy and presentable. If you're in the area definitely give this craft restaurant a go! read more

The outside seating at Grain is awesome! Parts were covered and others had an umbrella- very Covid-friendly! The crab nachos were smothered and I mean SMOTHERED with crab meat and cheese! Completely indulging! read more

Grain Craft Bar + Kitchen - Crab Nachos - New American Near Me - Newark, Delaware

Sat in the outdoor covered patio during the rain. Chicken kabob June special, seared tuna app, citrus avocado salmon salad and sweet potato fries. The strawberry lemonade is delicious. The coffee is kinda meh, but we're here at 2pm and my coffee standards are high. read more

How are there more staff than customers and it still takes 20 minutes for a beer to hit the table? Everyone is nice and food is usually ok (overpriced) but multiple times I've been here and the service stays impressively slow read more

My boyfriend and I come here rather frequently and are pleased to say we are never disappointed with the food! Excellent flavors, food is served hot, and fresh produce is always used. They serve brunch as well as dinner which is a bonus, as we love their breakfast menu! There is a full bar with an extensive drink list as well. Drinks are reasonably priced, and they also offer seasonal cocktails that are delightful! The atmosphere is partially a restaurant, partially a bar scene, but also has elements of a cafe vibe! They have live music on the occasion which is fun if you are into that. The service is good for the most part; we have had some inconsistencies, but it is usually not an issue. They provide indoor seating with high and low top tables, bar seating, and outdoor seating. read more