What an amazing place!! It feels like a home when you walk in. Many rooms, bar areas and main…read moreseating area, and coat room. I really would have loved to try everything on the menu. The drinks and dessert were fabulous. I tried each of the 12 oysters offered, and they were so indescribably delish. Best of all our server Chelsea, so very nice, helped us navigate through this culinary experience and was spot on with all her recommendations. You should make Reservations and you must be done within 2 hours. Your server will help you keep with the time, which is very helpful. The prices are good and worth every penny. I can't wait to come back her. And we will request Chelsea's section, she was absolutely fantastic!!

Make sure you make a reservation because we were shocked that we couldn't just walk in early on a…read moreweekday during off season. We ended up being able to grab a seat at the bar. Enjoyed all of our drinks and food. The whipped ricotta was really good and all bites were tasty. Service was good.

Came here only because I was under the impression this place loves dogs and great place to take…read moreyour dogs. When our party arrived, we sat in a place that would be good with the dogs, because their was another dog near the entrance. My friend had asked for a high chair and the high chair arrived beyond disgusting. We were all grossed out by the state of the high chair and our table - no one wiped it clean or did anything. I helped and cleaned it for my friend and the picture that I posted is after the fact it's been wiped. Please imagine how bad it was before I wiped it with 4 sanitizing wipes. The waitress, Becky came over and asked if we're ready to order, meanwhile she saw our entire party wiping the tables and high chair and never once offered to clean it. She didn't even understand that we haven't looked at the menu because we're too busy doing the restaurant's job to offer a clean environment to eat and dine. She seemed annoyed that we weren't ready and left and turns out the other dog was her daughter's and they were there hanging out. She, of course seemed more cheerful there, then she was with our party that just sat. We haven't done anything to annoy her besides just arriving. The restaurant did provide water bowls for the dogs, but no one really seemed to be happy to see dogs being there, so not sure why this place would be a great place to take dogs. I just really thought all the staff here would all love dogs. I didn't taste the smashburger, but it was flagged that it wasn't a true smashburger, since there wasn't any crispiness or thinness. It was just a regular burger. I got the mussels daily flavour that was "Thai" - decent, but a lot of the mussels came closed and not sure why it would be "Thai" when they used jalapenos as their heat. Shrimp Basket - not great. Very disappointing experience - wished I didn't pick this place and wasted a meal here for the sake of wanting to bring my dogs to a place where I thought would be a great place for them.

Here's the deal: my family and I went to Rehobeth Beach last year, and we learned from that…read moreexperience. I was tasked with putting together a list of eateries off the main strip. When my mom saw The Pig and Publican, she decided we would eat there our first night. And it was a good choice. We had to wait (a reasonable time) to be seated on the patio area, but it was a lovely night out. Our server was wonderful and attentive, and the food was great. It's a shame they were out of the mud pie, because I would have liked to try it.

Cute seafood restaurant right on the water. I found the experience very much like one I could…read moreexpect in New England. The food backs it up as well. Once I saw shrimp and grits on the menu, I immediately zeroed in on that. I love shrimp and grits going back to my Winchester days. Succulent shrimp, cheesy grits, and a nice porky meat to give it extra character. Here they use chorizo. But ham or bacon are good options as well. I also like that they give you eight big pieces of shrimp. Not like other restaurants that only give you two or four prawns and call it a day. The crab bisque is good too. A tasty soup that works well this time of year. Even though it was cold the first go around, the second one tasted hot and fresh. Of course it would taste good. The Delmarva region is abundant in crabs. Just as I would expect a clam chowder to taste great in New England or Manhattan. One thing to nitpick, it should come with oyster crackers, not saltines. They work better when it comes to a bisque or a chowder. Besides that, I have little to complain about.

The common theme in many of the reviews for Striper Bites is "...it's a favorite of the locals..."…read more Lewes, DE is one of my favorite places for quick weekend trips, and after visiting Striper Bites quite often, not only is this place a favorite of the locals, but for us "tourists" also. Located in the quaint downtown, Striper Bites pays homage to Lewes' history as a former Dutch whaling and port city with nautical themed decor. Large wooden barrels, ship steering wheels, mounted fish and nets adorn the walls and accent the dark wooden furniture and color palette. There is a diverse menu, but when I'm in town with friends and family...I keep it simple. I'll usually start with one of the many beers on draft; check the chalkboard for what's on tap from the ever changing selection. The crab dip is an AMAZING appetizer. Chunks of crab meat are mixed in with cheese, given a quick bake, and served with buttered toast points. Great for sharing. You can also ask for additional pieces of bread (which I usually do) to sop up any residual dip. The bistro burger is nothing fancy...but everything a good pub style burger should be. A well seasoned angus beef patty is grilled is topped with aged white cheddar, bacon jam, house sauce, arugula, and nestled in a briche bun. The side of fries are also nice and crispy. Honestly, I've had the fish and chips, the fried shrimp, and other seafood dishes, and no suprise, it's all good. Service is always friendly, but not always as "prompt" when it gets busy - which in the summer during the high tourist season - but that's to be understood. Every town needs a neighborhood gathering spot like Striper Bites.

Amazing atmosphere and friendly staff. The food was amazing and fresh. Our friends got the fried…read moreshrimp and said the shrimp was so tender and super tasty. My crab cake was seasoned perfectly. The Caesar salad had wonderful homemade dressing. Would definitely recommend.

I meet some friends for lunch here, my first visit to the restaurant. We sat at a table in the bar…read morearea and had a nice view of the river on a cold sunny day. Our service was good, very friendly and attentive. I ordered the fried corn bread and it was excellent! I also ordered a Caesar Salad with grilled shrimp and it was not very good. The lettuce was not the best and the shrimp was just okay. I ate the shrimp but left most of the salad. My friend ordered the fish and it was not great either, small and a bit dry. We did order some drinks, I had a raspberry crush and it was excellent. Over all I would some aspects high ratings and other not so much. Not sure I would choose to go back here except maybe during the summer to sit on the patio and have drinks and corn bread.

Stopped by twice during our stay in Lewes... First ~ the…read morepeople of Lewes are amazing. So welcoming, kind, and willing to share local knowledge. Irish Eyes Staff ~ All were attentive and eager to help. Really fun crowd... games were on, live music. Bartenders were great, handled our 6-8 person party with skill and friendliness... The single off-note was a young woman bartender, blonde hair, at the back deck bar (Fri & Sat eve, 8pm or so)... Super dismissive, rude at times, def a chip on her shoulder. She missed out on lots of tip $. Even rude to the women in our party. Interacted with her twice, separate evenings. Same both nights. We sort of felt like something was off, felt sorry for her, so we tipped well the first night. But 2nd night, same poor showing on her part. She lost the house $ as well, because we left earlier than we intended to. She is our only bad memory from an otherwise amazing weekend in Lewes. Moral of the story... Def stop at Irish Eyes... great place to take in a game... avoid whoever that bartender is!

We decided to try this place for the first time on Cinco de Mayo. We sat on the patio and it was…read morevery windy, so they did have to roll most of the windows down. Margaritas were tasty and big, but not strong. I ordered the grilled shrimp. It was a real PITA to get the shrimp off the 2 skewers. They were tasty, but the pineapple salsa was too spicy for me. Husband had seafood pasta, very good. We were pestered by flies as soon as our food arrived. This place might want to get some of those fly fans for the outdoor tables.

Love the aesthetic of the room however it is on the small size they have cocktails & small plates…read moreparty of two for drinks had to wait about 15m and got bar seats

This lounge is amazing. The vibe is on point, dark and moody in the right way. The cocktails are…read morethoughtfully crafted and full of personality, each one a little adventure in a glass. We loved the cheese board and the delivery was so special. So much attention to detail, makes the lounge stand out. Can't wait to go back and try more yummy cocktails and bites.

Always wonderful! The happy hour is such a bargain! $16 for 12 Deleware oysters! $5 house wines!…read more$17 steam pot! I love the ambiance, as well as the beer. Every year, I visit here as soon as I get to Lewes! The servers are so kind and no one has ever gotten my order wrong.

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.

Lewes Brewing looks to be a fairly new structure with a lot of outdoor seating for good weather and…read morea smaller space inside for hightops and long "L" shaped bar with room for about 20. We stopped in on arrival to the Lewes/Rehoboth area to check out their in house brews and attitude. Both were very good and friendly. I tried the Peach Cobbler Sour, which was appropriately sour with only a hint of peach. It went well with the side of Beer Nuts, one of the limited snacks available. If they had a working kitchen for burgers, sandwiches and the like, this joint would be a home run. Maybe they do in season. Lewes Brewing was worth the visit, although a view of Delaware Bay would enhance its magic. Four Brewers Stars

Love, love, love this spot! Our first time in was a huge hit. Loved the beers, loved the vibe, and…read moreeven loved the merch! We'll definitely be going back! Thanks to the bartender for help with our flight selections.

I particulate Theron's here. Perfectly cooked and a large portion easily fit two or even three…read morepeople. Save some money and split the ribs with a friend. They also have special each night so you can try out the rest of the menu. Do make a reservation as it is hard to get seated sometimes Excellent service. I got free frieS with my first order. It was a coupon.

I was here recently for lunch and shared nachos with a friend. The nachos were huge and great. We…read moreeach had one of their specialty burgers which were pretty good but not nearly as good as the nachos. I would come back and order the nachos again in a heartbeat but probably try something else. Lunch was nice and calm on a weekday.

I really wanted to like this place but it just didn't do it! Beautiful day to sit outside with…read morewaterfront view for Happy Hour. Convenient to the ferry port. Location is awesome! First disappointment(s) 1 hour into HH and they did not have a few of the HH menu items - boneless wings and cheese steak egg rolls. I hope the wings were really out because the daily special was offering wings for $1 each and these were pushed. The diet soda that was served was pretty flat and had a strange flavor and was definitely an off brand. The chowder was creamy but had a very sweet flavor to it not much of other flavors. Could be canned or frozen? Double Burger was cooked well and served with a bag of Cape Cod chips. Had to ask for pickles as did several other diners. It was bland as well, was not seasoned. We also had tater tots that were served on a pool of ? ?? The French fries that my dining companion opted for with her burger were grease soaked and were an undisclosed up charge of $2! Had to try them but definitely will not be back. Had Irish Eyes down the road not been so packed that is where to go- always!

Grain On The Rocks is at the Lewes Ferry Port. I was looking for a place for happy hour and the…read moreplace we wanted to go to (Irish Eyes) was packed. It was a beautiful day out and we wanted something on the water as well with outdoor dining. This was our first time here and the atmosphere and outdoor dining was wonderful. The food was such a disappointment. The Happy Hour menu for food included: Loaded Tater Tots ($7), Traditional or Boneless Wings ($11), Cheesesteak Eggrolls ($9), Smash Burger ($10), New England Clam Chowder ($8) and Oyster of the Day (1/2 dz $10; dz $18). Happy hour beverages included $2 off draft beer, Rail Mixed Drinks ($6), Crushes ($9), House Wines ($6), and Canned Domestic ($4) - Miller Lite, Coors Lite, Natty BOH, and Michelob Ultra. They also had Weekly Specials (Sunday) which included Traditional Wings ($1 each) and $10 Grain Burger along with some others, you can see in the attached photo. We arrived at 5 pm and the Happy Hour Menu is from 4-6pm so we were only an hour into the Happy Hour. They were out of the "Traditional or Boneless wings ($11) but said we could order the Sunday weekly specials of traditional wings at $1 each. They were out of the Cheesesteak Eggrolls as well. I elected to have the Loaded Tater Tots from the Happy Hour menu and the Smash Burger which came with chips and the server asked if I would like to substitute the chips with fries which I agreed. The Loaded Tater Tots were cheese sauce, bacon, scallions and sour cream. They were greasy and the cheese sauce, I don't know. I couldn't even tell you what type of cheese it was. Maybe cheddar, but I'm really not sure. There were just a few pieces of bacon on it and loaded with sour cream. Not very good. The smash burger was 2 4oz beef patties with cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion on a potato roll. No pickles. Who serves a burger with no pickles on it or on the side? We did request pickles and they were given. There was no offer of any ketchup or it being on the table. I asked for BBQ sauce and received that when I had a bite left of the burger. However, the BBQ sauce was very tasty. The "cheddar cheese" was a mix of cheddar and mozzarella or something and it was shredded cheese not a slice or anything. Guess they were running out of cheese and had to improvise. There was a huge chunk end piece of lettuce that should not have been on the burger, and the tomatoes were chopped not sliced. Who puts chopped tomatoes on a burger? After having this AMAZING burger in Virginia Beach a week ago at The Atlantic on Pacific for $6 on their Happy Hour menu, this was "ok". I accepted the substitute of fries with the Smash Burger over the chips. I was truly sorry I did that. They were partly raw, greasy, and I don't know how else to explain them. Just horrible. Some looked like they were overcooked but yet they were not crispy or anything. Just limp fries. Majority undercooked. To my surprise, I received the check and my burger was $12 where my sisters was $10. The only reason for the upcharge would be the substitution of the fries for the chips. Say what? There was no mention of the upcharge when offered, which is just horrible when servers don't mention any additional charge for things and the way he offered it was like it could be substituted free of charge. Needless to say, that $2 came out of his tip since he didn't have the knowledge to notify a guest of this. Not to mention the disgrace to be charging $2 additional for those undercooked and overcooked greasy piles of disgusting things they call French Fries. I also ordered a Diet Coke which I like to have with lime and what do you know, they were out of limes. This also tasted funny. It was either really cheap Cola however, it tasted more like pretty flat soda. Sitting on the dock of the Bay (hee hee get it?) was the best part of this meal. The service was ok. Things were delayed when requested, such as the pickles and BBQ sauce (which was requested at time of order). The food was horrible. The fact that they were out of so many things just an hour into happy hour and the cheapness of the cheese sauce on the tater tots that you couldn't even notice the flavor and the greasiness of it and then those fries. No, I can't get over those fries. No reputable place would ever serve fries like that. It was just horrible. I wanted to like this place, and it was a pure let down. Definitely a pass for me. Irish Eyes is right down the road; on a bad day they are better. Awesome Happy Hour menu, just make sure you get their early enough so you can get a spot at the bar (inside, porch or outside) or a high top in the bar areas.