I had written a previous review. My wife said it was too much so I took it down and revised it…read more The food was amazing. They do serve some serious nachos! The portions for most of the food is deceptively large and all scratch recipes. You will be leaving with take-out boxes for sure. The Service was pretty awesome. Last summer, my wife and I discovered First State, which at the time was still new. Dallas was our server the first time that we ate at First State, and then we were lucky enough to have him again this time and he remembered us. Before we could get a word out he said "Hey, welcome back!" like we had been friends for years. BEST SERVER EVER! Extremely attentive without crowding our table. Very knowledgeable. I suspect that that is a reflection of the whole staff. The hostess was pleasant. A bit quiet but pleasant. The bartender, Joel (?), seemed fun and engaging. He welcomed everyone like they were regulars, and really looked like he was enjoying his job. Even the young kid that dropped our food was on point, setting our dishes in the right places without asking. Making sure that we didn't need anything before he left. The whole experience was great. I'm a fan and we will be back. The atmosphere and vibe was fun and relaxing. Not your standard rush to order, eat fast, and "here's your bill" sit down restaurant. The restaurant is very clean and it is open and spacious. The place has that great neighborhood brewpub vibe feel. We LOVED the beer label walls! I want to do that in my man cave! Awesome idea. The large TVs were playing a variety of sports. The music was pretty good. Maybe a touch loud. They have live music that seemed to be setting up as we were leaving. Apparently they have live music every Friday and Saturday. We wish that we could have stayed. Dallas said that the band coming in that night was pretty popular. All in all, First State was a fun, and delicious dining experience. my only criticism would be that it is a bit pricey. I understand that scratch restaurants are going to be more expensive, but charging someone for a small container of sauce seems a little like nickel and dime budgeting. Understandable but not attractive All in all, First State is a great time. Ask for Dallas. He's next level service and you'll leave with a new friend. SEE YOU NEXT YEAR FIRST STATE!!!!

Was in the Rehoboth Beach area for the first time with the family for a mini vacation. We had our…read more"picky eater" daughters with us so based on the menu it looked like First State had a few options to their liking. The inside was nice with a bit of a sports bar feel. Our meal included: - Marinier Mussels (shared) - Brewhouse Pretzel (my wife loves pretzels) - Brewhouse wings (shared) - Cheese Burger + Fries (for our youngest) - Birria Flatbread (for our oldest) Overall the food was good and everyone enjoyed what they had. I had one of their dark beers (I think it was a chocolate porter) and my wife had a margarita. The girls wanted something sweet so they got the chocolate cake and a Smores Cheesecake. I think this was their favorite part of the meal because they were slightly reluctant to share. The wait staff were great and very attentive. Overall we had a good experience and would recommend.

This is a very low-key, pleasant and very enjoyable restaurant. There are different seating…read moreoptions that run from casual to more formal, indoor and out. Overall, it has just the right feel of a clubhouse restaurant, where families can enjoy and business people can impress. The food is very good with clear (and larger font) menus that identify allergens and sensitivities. The prices are certainly in line with the area, but with much better service and presentation. I had a mixed field greens salad with grilled chicken breast and it was twice the size I expected and couldn't finish. Everyone enjoyed their meals and it was nowhere near as expensive as I would have thought. We're adding this to our rotation. The setting is lovely, the food is excellent and the service was outstanding. If I were to make a suggestion, please consider offering half sized portions. We hate wasting food!

Wow!! What a mistake. Baywood has bad service, bad food and even worse drinks from cheap bottled…read moremixers. And this is from a place trying to be "upper class" or "fine" dining. It would be 1star if it was not for the ambiance, the scenery and me being with my 2 birthday girls..... Here is the long story because I feel like writing today. First, I was called in the morning to confirm our reservation. I was asked to come early because it is wedding season. I don't know what wedding season has to do with a reservation made a couple days ahead of time on their website but...OK, we went early. On that confirmation call the caller mentioned my note of it being both my mom's (96) & my wife's (??) birthday - which I acknowledged. I thought it funny they asked if you are celebrating something on the rez site, then they acknowledge it 'to me' during the confirmation call, but not even a "welcome & happy birthday" from the maître d' or our waiter to the 2 birthday girls. At 96 my mom appreciates the attention and this is why I put it down. It's not really a big deal but let's just say 'strike one' because it was not at all crowded our whole dining time and the wedding was upstairs. Second, after dropping off my mom, (96 bday) & wife and parking the car, I sat down at the table, was handed a menu by our waiter and was immediately asked -"are you ready to order." Come on dude, have a clue....strike two. You are not a "two eggs and sausage" diner. We ordered drinks. The waiter then gave us plenty of time to finish our 1st drinks and then watch most of the ice melt before he came back to take our dinner orders. Again, it was not crowded at all. This was just a foul tip and not the strike out, let's say. The food took a reasonable amount of time to come out. Baywood has a small, and reasonably priced menu. No complaints there unless you don't like french fries, or salt fries, as they call them. The mound of fries on each plate was twice as big as each entree. A mound of french fries at what is supposed to be "fine dining" is just lazy, unimaginative and an "I don't care" fine dining restaurant attitude, imo. The crab dip appetizer had a fair amount of grease, or butter, or mayo floating on top and did lack the crab meat. I'm guessing they put Old Bay on the homemade chips so 'it seems' as though you are eating crab. I did notice at least one piece of crab though. The ribs were very fatty and they were 'fall off the bone'. Maybe this was because the weight of the fat wore the meat down off the bone. So, after eating and never seeing our waiter, we sit and talk. After this we sat and talked some more. The finally we sat and talked some more. Again there were 2 open tables right next to us the whole night. And, while going to the men's room, I noticed the other dining area was sparsely crowded also. The bar area did look crowded with golfers but this should not have affected the dining areas or our dining experience. The two dining area I saw could have easily accommodated at least 50 more people in just those 2 rooms. Finally, our waiter comes back. I then went to the parking lot to drive the car up to valet my 2 birthday girls while asking my wife to pay. Hey, it's her birthday. Why shouldn't she pay? I, AGAIN!!!, had to wait maybe 10 -15 minutes out at the front door for them to come out. They mentioned the waiter left the check and disappeared again. They, after waiting a good bit of time, actually had to go find the waiter to pay. Strike three..."you're outta here". Well, we are out of there, and won't be back. Baywood is not "fine dining". It is reasonably priced bar food. It is a beautiful golf course with fair bar food, bad service and even worse bottled mixer drinks. Do not go with any higher expectations.

It's a nice small bar. Pool, music, food and good people. Go with friends or go alone. You'll find…read morepeople to chat with.

Just recently moved to area and this came up as a recommendation for great burgers. We went and it…read morewas a fun relaxing, friendly environment. We ordered crab balls and wings as starters which were amazing and then burgers which were a good size, tasty , filling and came with fries, tater tot's or chips. I went with fries - delicious and he chose tater tot's which were as expected. Definitely looking forward to going back and trying other options.

This is a solid go-to for a great pub meal. The beer selection is usually pretty good, although…read morethey do tend to run out of their light beer (Tiny Brick). The food is substantial and always good, with a really good Cuban sandwich and the best burgers in the area. The patio is fully screened and very large, perfect for a large group. Most of the servers and bartenders have been there a long time and know their stuff.

Three of us had lunch on a weekday. Restaurant was pretty empty. Food wasn't very good. Pork…read moreschnitzel sandwich was thin and overcooked.

Food is constantly great, service is always very attentive and atmosphere aways makes you feel…read morerelaxed.

Let me preface this review by saying that my review is based on being a foodie from NYC with access…read moreto every type of cuisine, so my expectations are high when I see an establishment with a nearly 5 star average. To ME, this is not a 4 or 5 star establishment at all. I appreciated the eastethic of the place...it was relaxed but a lot of the diners were dressed nicely. However, why did the hostess have on a hoodie?! This is very strange considering (for the area) this is what they consider a higher end restaraunt. I absolutely hated sitting outside! People will talk about NYC being ghetto....Our table was literally right next to the waiting area. This guy almost hit me because he was that close to our table. smh but we are in times where establishments want to make money on every inch of available space. Take that into consideration if there is only seating outside, which may not be a biggie for others. The food: the bang bang shrimp was VERY heavy on the mayo and the shrimp weren't as crispy. We didn't finish it. I ordered the scallops and they were good but I wasn't a fan of the risotto and didn't taste truffle oil on top. My aunt ordered one of the fish dishes and her fish was overcooked. lol At that point I was feeling gaslit by the reviews because my expectations were wayyyy too high for this place! Service: Our waiter was very nice but he literally came over THREE times to get the bill. There is a tactful way to do this (look from a distance and wait for the customer to clearly be ready and book closed). It was the one turn-off regarding his service that night. Maybe we needed to order other dishes, maybe our expectations are too high for an area like this but we weren't blown away by this dining experience.

Absolutely loved the atmosphere, staff, and food! We really enjoyed the chocolate beer, and both…read moregrilled cheese sandwiches; unlike anything we have ever eaten before! Delicious!! We plan to return 2 more times this week for their specials and look forward to our visit next September.

I had never heard of this brewing company before, but it is one space in the beach area with tons…read moreof seating! Even on a Saturday around dinner time we were able to be seated right away! They have tasting flights that include all drinks, not just beer. My table ordered a series of appetizers and all were pretty good! A little pricey, but pretty good quality food. The cauliflower was large and undercooked in the middle, but other than that, it was a great experience!

Delicious egg sandwich with tons of choices. Bun is not soggy and egg soufflé is just perfect…read more There are also hash-browns but we didn't try. A little wait since cooked from scratch but worth it! Fair price for quality. I got Chad but looking forward to try different options. A very friendly owner. Highly recommend

The egg sandwich was so delicious, and the egg soufflé truly makes it--light, fluffy, and full of…read moreflavor. I ordered the Empire breakfast sandwich and added the breakfast sauce and hot sauce, which made it CHEF's KISS. It was made hot and fresh right in front of me while I chatted her ear off. Anyone else would have told me to go away while she was cooking, but not Salina (the owner). She's also incredibly kind and charming, which makes the whole experience even better. Definitely worth stopping by to support--such a great addition to Lewes!

Ambiance very nice being by the water enjoying friends or family and observing the different boats…read moremoving about Rehoboth Bay

I was visiting from out of town and this place was recommended. We visited on a Saturday and it was…read morefairly busy. Our wait was not too long, maybe 10-15 minutes. It was a gorgeous night and we had a nice view of the water and boaters coming and going. Our server was friendly enough and greeted us quickly. I found the menu to be lacking...yes there were burgers and salads and general fried foods but not an appetizing or exciting selection. My salad was mediocre...I had maybe 2 whole strawberries, diced thinly, maybe a slice of avacado and about 6 tiny mozzarella balls. Not impressed for a $19 salad. Luckily we stopped at a ChikFilA shortly after.

It was great to see that Dogfish is still alive here. I used to enjoy back in Virginia and this one…read moredid not disappointment. The atmosphere is u like anything I have seen before. The space was open and lively. Although they had no live music that day, a projector TV was placed with sports. Olivia was very nice and attentive. The fried chicken sandwich was crispy and tasted great. The coleslaw lacked a bit of flavor but it was still a nice counterbalance to the sandwich. The pizza was excellent! It made me want to eat the whole thing at the moment. Overall, it is a worthwhile experience. Especially if you used to have a Dogfish location where you lived.

Oysters! Came here mostly for the oysters, although I did have a bite of the burger and that was…read moreactually pretty good too. The hush puppies were a little dry and cake-y. I usually like them to have a little bit more sweetness to them, but these also tasted like they stood in the fryer, a little bit too long. I ordered one of every oyster and made one an oyster shooter. The briney babe, came with a seaquench beer which was great and crisp, not too sour of a sour, had good flavor. I would order it again. The oysters I wish I had more of. They did come out, but they are a little bit smaller and for their price point without a happy hour they can be a little bit on the expensive side. Though getting an oyster shooter, you can definitely get more alcohol, but you'll have to sustain it some other food. I do love this location because it has a slightly more menu compared to the actual dog fish head brewery which has more options for cocktails, etc. Service did take a little bit, so it's better to order everything at once once you have your server.

Big Fish Grill is a DelMarVa beach staple. This is a great spot if you're looking for a relaxed…read moreseafood meal for the whole family. Big Fish does take limited reservations, but if you're going without -- at peak hours -- during peak season -- be prepared to wait! I love coming here for a big lunch on a weekday when the scene is much quieter. The quality of the food is excellent. However, the portions can be mercurial. I know that not every swordfish steak or scallop is the same size, but sometimes I'm stuffed and other times I'm left a little hungry. But I'm never disappointed by the peanut butter pie! Make sure to save room and plan to share with your fellow diners because this slice of pie packs a punch! Ambiance is casual with paper on the tables where the servers write their names and large marine life models hanging from the ceilings and walls. Service could be a bit more attentive on the multiple times I've been there -- I've frequently been left needing a refill on my water or cola -- especially after a dehydrating day at the beach.

We ate here after looking around for something close and the food looked good in the pictures on…read moreYelp. When we got there, we had about a 35-40 minute wait. They texted us and the text provided a wait list showing what place we were in the queue, and much was pretty nice. For the appetizer, we got the Crab Spinach Dip, which was odd in and of itself because the menu says it has artichokes but doesn't mention spinach. It came with chips and was very tasty. I must admit I was a little disappointed in the portion. The bowl of dip was not full and while the chips did cover the amount of dip, it wasn't very much. For dinner, I got the Fish & Chips, Fries and Cole Slaw. It wasn't bad. Not the best I've ever had, but not bad. I'd probably try something else next time. My wife got the Crab Imperial, which was very good. She also got a Bloody Mary to go with her meal. My son got the Big Shrimp with Saffron rice and broccoli, which was very good. Our friend got the Big Chicken with what looked like pureed Yams. He thought it was decent. The highlight was the dessert, which was the Double Chocolate Cake and a scoop of Vanilla Ice Cream. We really enjoyed it. Our wait staff did a decent job as well. We will definitely be back.