Last night was my first time here after walking past it dozens of times. It just smelled so good we had to get dinner there. As other reviewers have mentioned, it was easy to get a table and service was friendly. I started with the spicy house margarita, and as someone who really likes spicy food, I was worried it wouldn't be spicy enough. Maybe they have dialed it up after reading reviews, I would say it had a solid kick. My only complaint about the drink was that it could have been stronger. Next we had the salt and vinegar fries. Not to imply the other food wasn't good, but these may have been the highlight of the meal. They were so good we devoured them and seriously considered ordering a second round. For dinner I had the burger and my wife had a chicken and broccolini salad. My wife LOVED her salad. It was huge and she couldn't stop raving about how good it was on our walk home. My burger was good. Not quite what I was hoping for, but still solid. Overall I think the food, drinks, and service were solid and make me want to return. My primary issue was the bugs. We ate inside, but there were a few house flies and lots of fruit flies buzzing around. It was pretty distracting and didn't really make me want to stick around longer than our meal. read more

Jam Bistro - Salt and Vinegar Fries - American Near Me - Rehoboth Beach, Delaware

This place has a spectacular rooftop bar and dining area and the food is fabulous. You should eat here. The deviled eggs were so unique. The egg whites were whisked, then cooked in molds, and the egg yolks are piped on top. They were delicious. The burger was sumptuous and we were told it is the best at the beach and I fully believe it. The cucumber watermelon martini was superb, as was the boozy lemonade. Love this place. Love. read more

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My friends and I showed up around 1pm for lunch. Seemed like everyone was sitting upstairs in the rooftop area but we were with my daughter and wanted to get out of the heat so we sat downstairs. We ordered drinks then our meals and waited. For some reason our food took 50 mins for it to come out. I'm not sure why it took so long..maybe since we sat downstairs they forgot about us? Our order was two beyond burgers, a Omelette and a pork sandwich. Luckily my daughter has her own food or she would have been screaming. Our waiter was nice but we would disappear for awhile too. When we finally got our food my side Caesar salad was a bit too peppery and it was just romaine lettuce no cheese or any other veggies. I gave two stars for pork sandwich. That was pretty good (pork chop, pork belly, garlic aioli with broccoli). Atleast the food was fairly priced! read more

Jam Bistro - American Near Me - Rehoboth Beach, Delaware

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Eh. I'd rather have eaten leftovers at home. Was thrilled to get a table with ease, alas, that was the best part of the meal. The spicy house margarita was not at all spicy, but rather overly sweet. It came in a 16 oz basically beer glass. No one in my party ordered a second drink.... The cornbread was okay. Did not like the butter they had for it. The flavors just didn't go together, which is an odd thing to say about a jalapeño corn bread and butter. Half the table got the crab cakes which needed seasoning and not the tomato puree atop them. The second most popular meal ordered was the fish of the day with crab imperial. Both people who got it said the plate was hot but the food was not. The best part of the meal was the company. I'm so sorry alas, would not recommend this restaurant. Reviews are either rave or ughhh. Three stars feels generous. It mostly reflects the lack of wait time for a table. I wish I'd read more reviews before going. The host was very friendly!! read more

I would like to take a moment and simply state, Jam Bistro should be called "The Jam"! The food was amazing! They are in a sweet spot right close to the main thoroughfare of Rehoboth Beach! From when we entered at 5pm to the servers promptly seating us, I knew we were in for a treat! Jam Bistro was recommended to us by our knowledgeable server, Liam! He and the whole staff were very friendly! We even got to meet the sous chef, Jay! He's a smart and funny guy. He knows his way around the kitchen! The restaurant was homey and well-decorated with modern touches while paying homage to a time of the past residing inside what was once an old home! The dining room is filled with lots of natural light and the energy that spills out from the main road! Upstairs is a cool covered terrace bar for a happy hour bar and perhaps a way to take in the sunset! We'll be back for that experience. We decided to go two ways with our dinner. I chose the highly recommended short ribs and I am so glad I did! While my husband decided to make his meal like a tapas smorgasbord ordering several items from the appetizer menu to make his meal. Check out our photos. The short ribs were a delight, so tender and covered in a tantalizing gravy, set atop a gorgonzola cheese-infused mashed potato taste feast...the green beans were perfectly cooked and served to make the dish look artful as well as tasty! The best meal, in my opinion! My husband ordered the edamame guacamole and the gourmet-styled, crab-topped deviled eggs for our appetizers, YUM As we were finishing our noshes of delight, our meals arrived: batter-fried calamari, a side of gorgonzola mashed potatoes & a side of my hubby's favorite: Brussel sprouts. Of course, that's the same time my short ribs arrived! Excellent timing. I even shared my dish with my hubs! We finished off our meal with a raspberry sorbet for me and a cow-pie scoop of ice cream for the hubs! An amazing happy ending treat! The raspberry sorbet had their signature use of Jam-infused delight in it's texture. It was a tasty, chill sensation! I felt like a kid! Hubby had his favorite, a peanut buttery chocolate scoop of that cow-pie! Delish all around! The staff is very knowledgeable and attentive from the bar & host areas to the dining room! From what I understand there are more staff and happy more attentive employees now! Make sure you visit the bar for drinks upstairs before the dining room opens and journey downstairs for dinner. You will be amazed! And after dinner, you can walk the beach to take in the ocean breezes and the sunset! Perfection! read more

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Outside roof top is super casual and this day had a nice breeze. Sat at the bar and ordered the roasted beat salad (one of my go to items anywhere) with shrimp and a side of fries. The beat salad description was like many others- roasted, with goat cheese, vinaigrette, toasted nuts, etc. The dish arrived (see pic) and I was sort of put off by the appearance. It had a purple/mauve coloring which made me SMH. Then I tasted it and it was delicious. I figured out that the coloring was from incorporating the cheese into the vinaigrette creating a purple dressing. The shrimp were seasoned and cooked just right. The fries were as good as any! So just know the beat salad rocks (for beat fans) and you get to eat something purple while enjoying! read more

Jam Bistro - Roasted beat salad - American Near Me - Rehoboth Beach, Delaware

Fantastic burger and scalloped potatoes! One of our new favorite spots for vacation. The kitchen crew is the best! read more

Jam Bistro - Kobe burger side of scalloped potatoes - American Near Me - Rehoboth Beach, Delaware

Closed for the season - reopening next spring - mid- March maybe - time will tell! Who knows for sure! read more

Jam Bistro - Sunday night Filet special - perfect!! - American Near Me - Rehoboth Beach, Delaware

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Walking in- The hostess was super friendly and welcomed us to Jam Bistro well. The atmosphere was very modern and beachy but the outside could use some work. Service- Considering there were scarce servers, the food came somewhat fast. However, other people around us ordered at the same time as us and got their food a lot later. Meal- The stuffed french toast was super tasty and didn't need any syrup. It wasn't too sweet but delicious and the strawberry's were very fresh and flavorful. The Kobe beef burger was good, but I ordered it medium and there was a spot that looked rare. That means it might have been frozen. The bun was a bit stale but it was overall a pretty good burger. The Eastern Shore Egg Benedict was very good and was devoured quickly. The scrapple was super tasty and came in thick slabs which is exactly how I think scrapple should be served. This place has excellent food and a great place to come for brunch. I can't wait to eat at Jam Bistro again, and maybe I'll see you there. read more

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We wanted a nice meal on this Saturday night. The atmosphere here is lovely and the server was attentive. The food, however, was just a bit lacking. There were good orders... try the calamari that was lightly battered and delicious. However, the pasta with eggplant was so disappointing. The eggplant wasn't just undercooked but tasted spongy. It was definitely not a worthy-order. I liked my shrimp and grits with andouille sausage but my other girl ordered the chicken and it was actually pink in places. I'm sorry to report this but it is the truth. Hopefully, this review can address some of the issues and improve this business. Given what we we ate this night, I personally would not return. But every pace deserves a redemption, so maybe things might improve. read more

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This place was sort of a disappointment for me. It was talked up but when I went there wasn't really blown away by the home made drinks and my friends weren't thrilled with their steaks. I thought my pasta dish was very good-- and I just added some hot pepper flakes and I was set! Perhaps, I'll give it another shot at a later date. read more

Jam's new location is much larger location now located on Second Street, near Rehoboth Avenue. I have always had an outstanding dinner at Jam. Tonight was no exception, The baked Oysters with crab meat had a savory flavor and nicely presented. The Pork Tenderloin was deliciously prepared. The meat was perfectly seasoned with a crisp exterior and a mouth-watering interior. The service was outstanding. Kimberly F. was the server with a welcoming personality. Jam's staff has aways impressed me with their outgoing personalities, warmth, smiles, and knowledge of the food and wines. read more

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Flies were all over the restaurant and dive-bombing us and our table. The music was super loud for a lunch time that had only two tables of people. read more

Can't believe we hadn't tried this place yet ! We visited the new location, def larger than former spot . I had to try the recommended braised short ribs . They were so tender and bursts of savory flavor , came with creamy mashed potatoes, and asparagus . Server was attentive and friendly . This will be added to our vacation must eats list ! read more

We ordered dinner from Jam through Door Dash last night. Let me preface this by saying I've never left a bad review for a restaurant online before but this was honestly one of the worst meals I've had in years. First, an entire meal of chicken satay was missing. Ok, no biggie mistakes happen. Just disappointing. Then we looked at and tasted the rest of the food. The $20 burger was supposed to be cooked medium well. It arrived beyond well done, dry and cold. The $15 beet salad was only beets with a few pieces of cashews. No greens or goat cheese at all like how its listed on the menu. The $23 fettuccine alfredo could only be considered a side order at best with very few noodles and light sauce thrown on top. The short ribs were the only dish well recieved. I know not every dish is going to be perfect all the time, but to have this many errors on a single order is just embarrassing. read more

First time here, and sat outdoors. Great service. The server doubled check with the kitchen to make sure my dietary restrictions were taken care. The food was excellent. I had scallops with portobello mushrooms and a beet salad... sooo good. The shrimp and grits are terrific. We were all very happy. read more

I actually wasn't going to leave a bad review but the more I thought about it, the more I wanted to save people from spending their money in this terribly bad restaurant. Everything we ordered except the shrimp cocktail was inedible. The scallops were undercooked and the dish they were in was a milky, cheesy mess. The cornbread and the pasta were microwaved. It was very odd because it almost seemed like they were experimenting on their patrons to see if the dishes were viable. The manager and the sous chef were very nice and apologetic and they gave us our dinner for half price but the truth is we shouldn't have paid anything because we didn't eat anything. My wife's Orange Crush was good, though! Anyway, I hope they find their footing because it's a cool space and the staff seems nice but until they do, I would spend your hard earned money somewhere else. Anyway, read more

An enjoyable meal. We ordered through Caviar and tried the baked mac n cheese with cheez it crust, the crab cake sandwich, the baby beet salad, and the key lime pie. The mac n cheese was unique, and tasty, though not overly cheesy. The crab cake sandwich was a respectable portion of lump crab, with some filler, but approved by my picky Marylander wife. The beet salad was a generous portion of beet. The key lime pie had a nice texture and flavor. Not disappointed, would eat from here again. read more

What a lucky find! I came upon this venue during one of my many walks around town. The menu caught my attention immediately and when we arrived we were not disappointed! The scallops and spinach were perfectly cooked... and the real star of the night sad the Short Ribs in cherry coke! Really the best short ribs I have ever had. Pricing was extremely reasonable and the service was stellar. read more

Delicious food that lived up to the hype by the chef who came out to talk to each table individually beforehand.

Stopped in on a weekday at around 2pm. We were the only people there. Order 2 burgers one of which came out wrong and had to be sent back. The fries were a mix of burnt and undercooked, not sure how that is possible. By the time we got the second burger back out, and finished it we had been there for an hour. Not sure what their service would be like with a crowd but I would imagine it would be super slow. Since we used Yelp to find this place, I wanted to share our experience. read more

Not what it used to be. We ate at the previous location a couple of years ago and loved it. Ate there again tonight and it was quite disappointing. The smashed fingerlings with cheese and bacon were pretty good, but the corn bread was sliced thin and tasted a bit stale. The short ribs could definitely use more jus and the green beans were tough, stringy, and tasted funky! Only other plus was the wait staff were very friendly. Oh, and the music was loud and obnoxious (not dining music but more what you'd expect at a bar or nightclub). read more

This was one of the worst dining experiences I have ever had. I'm titling this review, "One and Done", as it was the first and last time we will go to this restaurant. The ambiance was nice and the menu had a decent selection of offerings. I chose the fish of the day, which was grouper with crab imperial, asparagus and fingerling potatoes. I asked to have the asparagus steamed; not grilled (personal preference) and I was told that they did not have a steamer to accommodate my request. My husband chose the Shrimp Fettuccini Alfredo. Our meals looked good, except his bowl of pasta only had two (2) shrimp on it. Mine was weird, as it had the crab on top of three (3) shrimp. The crab was covered in more of a cajon like sauce; not imperial. To compensate my husband's lack of shrimp, I gave him mine, as I didn't want them. Personal opinion, shrimp do not belong in crab imperial. He asked the waiter for bread with his meal and was told that he could order corn bread off the menu or he could have a hamburger bun, because they do not serve bread with dinner. I asked for tarter sauce and was told they do not have any. Upon eating my dinner, the crab was cold to lukewarm and the fish was tough. It was not good. The asparagus was grilled too dark for my liking. The only thing edible were the potatoes. When the waiter checked on us, I told him that the crab was cold and he took my plate back to the kitchen. My husband said his pasta was good and finished his meal while I waited for mine to return from the kitchen. When the waiter finally brought out a new plate, it too was lukewarm/cold. I gave up trying to eat the fish and settled for a couple of the fingerling potatoes. The waiter asked if it was better and I said no, still cold. He apologized profusely, and I told him it was our first, and last meal at the establishment. He said he was going to have a discussion with the manager and kitchen staff ("who know better"). As a resolution, he took my meal off the bill in compensation. read more

Booked Jam for a birthday family celebration. We arrived on time. It took 30 mins from the time we sat down to get drinks. It took an hour to get our appetizer. It took 90 minutes to get our entrees. The food was tasty, but we were so tired and disheartened from waiting for so long that we just wanted to hurry up and get out of there. Three larger parties nearby that were sat after us were served well before us. Maybe Jam was having an off night or maybe it was an inexperienced server - but my experience at Jam was very lackluster and unfortunate, especially for the price. Wouldn't recommend to a friend. read more

Amazing short rib and very tasty cocktails with house made ingredients, great eat environment off the busy Main Street read more

Jam Bistro - Braised Boneless Beef Short Ribs - American Near Me - Rehoboth Beach, Delaware

Not impressed. We had been wanting to try Jam for a few years. Finally here. Not great. Appetizers: deviled eggs were odd, they were square and had a funny taste. The clams were good, but not hot and the truffle parm fries were not crispy and there was no hint of truffle or parm. Entrees: Salad was adequately average. The ribeye was cooked well but was thin, boring and served at a cool temperature. The spinach on the side had little flavor and the potatoes were undercooked. Disappointed, we won't be back. read more

Pasta primavera with blackened chicken and grilled shrimp Yet again, I was blown away by my meal. It was prepared by Chef Jay. Server was Germaine Service, atmosphere, food all were outstanding! I fully recommend! Cinnamon rolls were so delicious. Pecan pie bar was mouth watering! I'd advise you to try the Jam Bistro. You definitely won't be disappointed! read more

Jam Bistro - Pasta primavera with blackened chicken and grilled shrimp - American Near Me - Rehoboth Beach, Delaware

It was amazing, they were able to accommodate a rather large group with no reservations on a Friday night. The chef came out and talked to us and helped us make menu selections. Everything was absolutely phenomenal. read more

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Rehoboth Beach is full of amazing restaurants, Jam is not one of them. Food was mediocre and overpriced and our server was more stoned than a teenage kid. Stick to the classics and do not Jam... read more

Fantastic martinis. Servers are great and friendly. Food was top notch - salads was great as well as the shrimp & grits! Return visit soon. Outdoor seating! read more

Great service, delicious food. The deviled eggs were an interesting take. The crab cake sandwich was also packed with crab. Dessert was amazing combo of sweet and savory. Cute outdoor sitting. We sat inside which is nice but there were flies all around the table. Highlight of it all is Kara. Bubbly, friendly, so quick in what she does, multitask and you could just 'see' her smile through her mask (covid19) read more

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The picture does not do this chicken sandwich justice. A friend and I walked around for more than 30 minutes because all we wanted was grilled chicken and fries. This place was not busy and we sat outside and had the best server. I wish I had caught his name. Young, light-skinned African-American guy who was just very nice and accommodating. The chicken was great, the unsweetened iced tea was great, the honey mustard was great. It had all the spots and was a great place to just sit outside for lunch and people watch. Would go again in a heartbeat. read more

Jam Bistro - Grilled Chicken Sandwich - American Near Me - Rehoboth Beach, Delaware

Came here for pre-fireworks dinner tonight, and sadly did not have great service. Was able to order a bottle of shared wine and appetizers, but entree orders were very late (lackluster waiter) claimed our 'dinner ticket' was mixed up in the kitchen and our food would be out in 15-20min (it was not). Host guest went to look for our waiter as he was hanging out with the other serving staff near the kitchen, ignoring our table altogether (especially basic clean-up), and snapped back at our host guest with 'clean-up is handled by the busboy' and would not offer his name when questioned - stating 'I don't need your energy and I'm not telling you my name'. Clearly, in his 3 times working in this new space, he must have other aspirations than true service in dining. We barely made the fireworks with our 90yo guest rushing from a disappointing experience at this new location. Also, the bathroom located on the 2nd floor and requiring stairs isn't helpful for those who can't climb them. I guess the ADA laws don't apply. I don't think we will be going back, even though the head bartender was very gracious in recovery attempts. read more

Yeah, that's gonna be a no from me, dawg. I visited Jam Bistro with a few others guests on a Friday night and we made reservations beforehand. The restaurant looks like a converted house on the inside, which was definitely interesting. Our server was very nice and very helpful with establishing which items on the menu would be gluten-free for me. Thankfully, their fries are done in their own fryer and I upgraded mine to be done with parmesan and truffle. They also have a Beyond burger on the menu, so I asked for one to be made on lettuce instead of a bun. The appetizers my companions ordered came out rather quickly, but our main dishes took forever. Once they finally brought the dishes out, I had my plate put in front of me with the burger resting on a bun with lettuce and tomato. I informed the person who brought it out that I needed a new burger because I asked for it without a bun. They asked me if I wanted them to take the patty off of the bun...I could do that myself, couldn't I? So I was definitely not feeling confident in what I'd be eating because clearly, they're not prepared to properly handle allergen requests. They took the plate back, but brought out fries for me to snack on and I waited even longer for a new burger. The fries were barely seasoned, so it wasn't worth upgrading for the cheese and truffle. Then, my burger came out with no lettuce or tomato, it was almost laughable. No surprise, my burger didn't taste that great. Everyone else seemed to have enjoyed their meal, so it looks like it just wasn't my night. read more

Jam Bistro - American Near Me - Rehoboth Beach, Delaware

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Usually there's an inverse relationship between food quality and how close the restaurant is to the beach. In this case, you can have your surf and not sacrifice your turf. Jam provides an excellent foodie experience with excellent service at a price to match. Great appetizers and I loved the perfectly cooked medium-rare salmon. Save room for dessert. read more

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My companion and I walked upstairs to the outdoor seating. There were several staff members there, but we were greeted by no one, and had to go over to ask if they were serving. Awkward! It's not a big deck, and there were only two other people seated. The drink I ordered was underwhelming, but the food was fine. I just can't bring myself to give more than three stars to a business who doesn't make its patrons feel welcome. read more

Late Lunch My wife and I stopped in on the way to OC MD. Wanted to have lunch in Rehoboth, just not sure where. We were the only people in the place. Very comfortable and warm. We had the edeme guacamole. Wow.. how yummy. And the chips were perfect. I ordered the fish tacos made with baked cod and my wife had the Kobe Beef burger. It was huge! Our server Kimberly was awesome and friendly. Highly recommend Jam. I'm looking forward to going back and sitting outside for brunch. read more

We loved Jam in old location so excited to try it in new location. Food was not good (burnt corn bread, pasta primavera with no vegetables as described on menu). Won't be rushing back. read more

Do not order Door Dash from Jam. We've ordered from them several times only to have them deny or cancel our order. Today we decided to give them another chance & it took them 45 minutes to text us that they couldn't fulfill our order. Why didn't they notify us immediately that they're too busy or remove themselves from Door Dash completely? I'm a local & understand 'busy season' can be challenging however if you cannot fulfill orders, then remove yourself from delivery services like Door Dash. read more

My husband and I love their burgers. They are cooked exactly to order, and are thick and juicy. Served on a delicious bun with fries.