First time here and it did not disappoint! While the interior does not boast a lot of personality,…read morethe staff makes up for anything the atmosphere lacks. We were greeted with a friendly welcome and immediately felt comfortable being seated at this relatively new Middletown restaurant. The menu was filled with so many options, we had a little difficulty choosing just a couple! Our server was exceptional! She was friendly, discussed some of the menu items with us, remained patient as we made our decisions, and checked back with us. The food arrived quickly. We tried a few of the menu items, including French onion soup. It arrived hot and looked delicious, but It wasn't as flavorful as expected. However, everything else we ordered was really good.

First visit to Derby Bar & Grill for lunch, at the location which replaced Two Stones Pub in…read moreMiddletown. It's a second location, the other being in Harrington. The name is "Bar & Grill" and the menu, which is vast, looks like a combination of bar, grill, and diner. First the menu: You're given two. One is breakfast and the other is lunch-dinner. The menu is highly colored and a bit hard to read on the dark color background with white text so at first, you may not realize the scope of their offerings. Everything from salad, soup, sandwiches, wraps, flatbreads, full breakfast to "legendary steaks", liver and onions, Angus burgers, BBQ and other diner specials. You'd be well advised to look up the menu online before coming to get a sense of the scope. The setting: definitely "bar." Many tables are high tops with heavy iron bar seating with backs. Hard to move. If you don't like sitting at high tops, you'll be fighting for the booths or tables. I personally hate high top seating, so it wasn't the most comfortable place for me. The food: It was lunchtime, so we ordered a turkey club and a Reuben. I had the club. It was on toasted rye. No mayo, no condiments on dry toast at all. And none offered or suggested and no mayo packet on the side. The bacon was cooked in advance, cold, tough and congealed. The turkey was the cut-off-roasted-breast kind therefore dry as can be, and could have desperately used some kind of condiment. The single piece of lettuce was so limp, it could have been used as a flag. The tomato was good. I made it through maybe 1/4 of the sandwich and gave up after eating the tomato. Pepsi products on the fountain, only Pepsi Zero not Diet Pepsi. Someone at a nearby table ordered some kind of grilled meat on a bone (couldn't tell from the menu what it was) and it looks very appetizing (crusted with something, maybe a porkchop?) The menu is crazy long but they couldn't make an edible sandwich. So that makes me wonder if they are over-ambitious, cooking or if it's a place where you'd better know what to order and what to avoid. I think, from all the rave reviews, people are ordering other things that may be more palatable. Like breakfast, burgers and fried food. Am I being critical? Yeah. Yeah, I am. Because if you can't make an edible turkey club at a bar & grill, what else are you not proficient at? The Reuben, I didn't try it, but my dining partner didn't eat much of it and didn't opt to take the rest home. It looked pale and not very appetizing. The sweet potato fries we both had were ok. Compared to the sandwiches we've tried recently at some other new places in Middletown, these sandwiches were sub-par. The waitstaff were efficient.

I came across dolly Spankers by accident today my GPS rerouted me due to an accident today and…read morestumbled upon the restaurant. I was greeted by a very nice host named Kayden I believe. We sat with a server named Jessica. All of her suggestions were right on , her personality was unmatched, it was good to see such a happy and energetic staff on such a busy day! Great brunch, great view and good music!! We'll be back!

Visited on a sunny Saturday afternoon for dinner and took advantage of their significant outdoor…read moreseating overlooking the Delaware river. Outdoor seating was available in both a large covered area where they also have entertainment of the weekends, but also on the deck---many tables on the deck also had umbrellas. Service was both prompt and welcoming. Tried a number of appetizers including their twisted pretzel, steamed shrimp, and the hush puppies. Pretzel served with a peppery pimiento spread---nice kick; steamed shrimp were on the larger size served with traditional cocktail sauce; and hush puppies with actual corn served with a creamy mustard sauce---interesting twist to hush puppies served with butter. Our one dinner option was their jerk chicken salad and there was a nice spiciness to it---worth a try. Lastly, tried one of their specialty margaritas and it did not disappoint---plenty for two!

Excellent food and service and the hostess was just amazing and helpful…read more I will return and the new summer menu is exceptional

I generally don't give 4/5's, and I was reluctant after I sat at the bar for a good 10 minutes and…read morenone of the bartenders paid me any attention. (I actually thought about walking out). Instead, I allowed patience to prevail....I ordered their wings. They looked different than your average wings, so I figured give it a try. They were/are absolutely heavenly. Not sure what they do with them. They don't seem fried, but they are HUGE, succulent, and served with a big pepper and onions, two of my best friends. The wings came out hot, and they were so plentiful, I had to box my order because I was full. (Okay, I filled up on beer. Shoot me. I love beer, and their tap prices are so low compared to NYC). I also ordered fries, and I'll be damn, they were great as well. 4/5 experience. There was a male bartender who was clearly caught up in himself and I could tell he felt like I was competition and he completely ignored me. Cool. No problem. I was able to gain help from a really nice female bartender who waited on me despite dude's responsibility at my section of the bar. I'll definitely come back when traveling through Delaware. Sorry that Nordstrom is now closed. But, this spot is super solid. They have plenty of monitors. My only issue is that I walked in on a sunny July day at 6:00PM and the inside is so dark, it took about 15 minutes for my eyes to adjust. Cool spot. I'd bring a casual date or partner while passing through on I-95. Now that Nordstrom is closed, I have a good reason to stop by. The bang for the buck is amazing in today's age.

Found this little gem while in town to see our son in college. The atmosphere was absolutely local…read moreand Philly... Friendly people amazing server. I got nacho supreme with scrapple! So many fun and unique things on the menu. Imagine this place is hopping on game day. Good food and good vibe... Would definitely recommend.

So sad... I want to love this place and I've been here at different bartenders hours and on…read moredifferent days. Worst service is more often than not. I can't speak about the kitchen as far as what's brought to us, but when I order some thing with, for example, jalapeños, and no jalapeños arrive, is that a Service thing or a kitchen thing that remains to be not?. It's a beautiful location and the evening bartenders. I don't know. Their names are amazing. But you come early. It's hidden mess. They're too busy interacting with each other and I said there with an empty drink while they're having a conversation.

Service was attentive and knowledgeable from start to finish. Our waiter, Zach, was wonderful and…read moremade the experience even better. The ambiance has a beautiful old-school Italian feel with a modern touch, and the noise level was perfect--lively enough to have atmosphere but quiet enough to enjoy a conversation. The wine list was moderately priced with a nice selection. We started with the bread, which was delicious, followed by fresh Blue Point oysters and the burrata appetizer, which was also very good. A special mention to Christine in management--she was exceptional and really elevated the overall experience. Great food, thoughtful service, and a warm, polished atmosphere. Definitely a place I'd return to.

We are visiting from Bergen County, NJ. This restaurant had some of the best tasting Italian food…read morewe have had. Calamari was very fresh. Service was great. Amelia was very accomodating. The ambiance was pleasant. Nice Italian tunes in the background but not too loud. My son got the Broccoli rabe with sausage and was raving about it. I got the special of the day - which was a stuffed pork chop. Simply delicious. They also have a great selection of desserts.

Food is great . Ambience is lovely . Service is good too. Their espresso martinis are one of a kind…read moreand the best on Main Street.

Stylish gastropub in the main strip in Newark with plenty of both indoor and outdoor seating + a…read moresolid menu of options I came here for lunch with my fiance and I got a salad and she got tacos. She said that her tacos were a little dry (and I tried her chips which were very flavorless), but my salad was fantastic. I ordered it with a serving of shrimp, and the shrimp was very salty. I love salt, so I didn't mind, but I could see other patrons really disliking that.

Best Italian food in Delaware! Staff is very friendly and attentive. I highly recommend!read more

HUGE fan of coming here. Slices are big and great customer service. Place is clean and cake here is…read moredelicious (not pictured). They have certain combinations/flavors (even a pizza with pasta as a topping) that I wasn't expecting to be good but I was proved wrong. Parking was easy to find and there's plenty of room available if you'd like to host a birthday dinner here. We'll definitely be returning!

fantastic restaurant and I must say, it was an incredible experience. The food was simply amazing -…read moreevery dish was bursting with flavor and made with the freshest ingredients. The portions were generous and satisfying, leaving me feeling completely satisfied. What really stood out, however, was the exceptional service. The staff were incredibly friendly, attentive, and made sure that every aspect of my visit everything was top-notch. Overall, I cannot recommend this restaurant highly enough. If you're looking for a fabulous experience with outstanding food and exceptional service, this is the place to be! Let me add I ordered take out and yes I'll be ordering moreeeee!

Cleanliness needs to improve. Outside tables and chairs looked dirty and rusty too. Drink was $12…read morein a lil cup was crazy .