What an awesome place to dine. My husband and I were greeted by the best waiter in the place. Ivan…read morewas his name. His professionalism, mannerism, and customer service was outstanding and genuine. It really made the dinner we had worth the price because of the service given to us. The food was tasteful and delicious. No waiting and the cleanliness outstanding !

It was my birthday and Shannon our server was excellent, bubbly and sweet ! She made my birthday…read moredinner lovely! The food was excellent and very tasty!! I would highly recommend!! We will be back!

Limited nearby street parking in this historic area. Enjoyed the bar seating on a wet Saturday…read morenight! The menu is more modern American than colonial era. Liked the crab pot pie. The barman was social and efficient. My friendly seat mates picked up the tab for my root beer. They are regulars and recommend the Pilgrims Feast and any pot pie

During a day of exploring New Castle this past weekend, we had lunch at Jessop's Tavern. The…read morerestaurant has a ton of history - it's located in a building originally built in 1674. It's been many things in its history, but it's been Jessop's Tavern since 1996. (The family who owns the restaurant named it after a cooper named Abraham Jessop, who lived and worked in the building in 1724.) The restaurant has a great menu of food (including dishes inspired by the cuisines important to New Castle's early history: smorgasbord, a Dutch-inspired pot roast, etc.) and an incredible list of beers (200 Belgian beers, 20+ Belgian beers on draft, and more). We shared the Jessop's Tavern Crab Dip (served in a sourdough bread bowl) for the table, and I had the New Sweden Meatloaf for my entree (meatloaf with a vodka cream sauce and lingonberry preserves). I also had a couple of colonial ales - Washington's Porter by Yards Brewing Co. (I liked it so much, I had two). The service was good, and the ambiance is great: full of colonial charm. I'm sure there are other great places to eat in New Castle, but eating at Jessop's Tavern is a special place to grab a meal if you're spending the day exploring New Castle and learning about its history.

Nice quaint little place. Friendly staff, good drinks, pretzels with the 2 dips were great. Great…read morechoice in background music too. Highly recommend for a chill meet up with a few friends.

WOW!! My new favorite place. It's so cozy and small and the staff are sweethearts. We only got…read morecoffee to go. We got the Canadian Cobbler which is a maple blueberry latte. Amazing!! Highly recommend!

Nice vibrant place to grab some happy hour specials at the bar or enjoy a night out with family or…read morefriends. Lots of parking available and seating too. There is a bar area with some booths, as well as a large dining space. If want happy hour you have to sit at the actual bar though. We were greeted by super friendly and very nice hostess. We were seated immediately. Our server (shout it to Chloe) was also friendly and checked in on us throughout our visit. A manager of some sort even swung by to ask how things were going. If you have picky eaters or a large group with varies diets... this is the place to come. The menu is a book! Like it's robust. There are starters, burgers, pizzas, sushi, sandwiches... like it's never ending. When you see a book of a menu you wonder how the quality is going to be since it would be assumed that the kitchen has a massive amount of food that must be made on demand. We were pleasantly surprised by the quality of the food that we had. Well done! Don't be intimidated by the menu. We ordered the potstickers which were tasty and delicious. They do have a little bit of a kick to them. Also ordered the special chicken biscuit sliders served with a side of white gravy. Get these!!! They were absolutely delicious. Highly recommend. Also ordered a BBQ burger with sweet potato fries. The fries come with an icing like filling sauce. Burger was great and fresh. Overall, a great meal and would come back.

Couldn't pass up the opportunity to visit Tommy's Tavern & Tap after some retail therapy at…read moreChristiana Mall. There are a few popular chains located near the mall like PF Changs and The Cheesecake Factory but I had never eaten at Tommy's and the menu items sounded great. It's one of the most extensive menus I've ever seen, serving everything from burgers to salads to pizza to sushi to pasta. They have it all! There's no reason to be picky here. Food is served hot and fast. My party of 3 didn't wait long for a Grilled Ahi Tuna wrap, a Brisket Sandwich and Pulled Pork Mac and Cheese. Everything came out relatively quick. The ahi tuna wrap was superb. Perfectly grilled tortilla wrap and the ingredients inside blended together beautifully. There was a hint of wasabi in there but it wasn't overpowering and I could still taste the ahi tuna. I added some soy sauce but it honestly didn't even need it. It's tasty as is. Awesome selection of beers here, too. I mean, it's in the name so no surprise there. Service was excellent as our waitress checked in on us multiple times and asked if we needed drink refills each time she stopped over. Tommy's has quite a few locations. It's nice to know I could probably find one when I'm traveling outside of my home state. Definitely come here if you love HUGE menus and phenomenal food!

We come here for Buffalo Bills' games so that means we have our own incredible, amazing, caring,…read moreand efficient server!! Having the same server week after week establishes a relationship that results in her knowing what we each enjoy eating and drinking. It's like "coming home" and her smile makes Bills' losses less painful. So, you didn't want to know that background so onto the food and specials. Clearly this is a sports bar/restaurant so lots of TV's showcasing the big games with decent beer and food specials. The food ... well, I am from Buffalo and I tried the wings but won't again. It's not that they were awful it's just that they are not close to authentic "Buffalo Wings" but the salads, the Maryland Crab Chowder, and Tuna tacos are pretty good!! I will be back with my friends in the Buffalo Bills Backers Club and will leave smiling. Great company, amazing service and decent bar food. Our server pushes my review to 4 stars but for dining out rather than watching sports all I can say is that there are better choices but THE TURTLE isn't bad but just a three star type of meal.

Arrived today at 11:30 to have lunch with my wife, approaching the restaurant it looked closed with…read moreno cars in the parking lot and it's super tinted windows. As we drove to the side to park there was a homeless encampment immediately adjacent to the restaurant with people trying to charge their phone off an outlet on the building. They all stopped and looked at us as we were parking. We left as we were worried about someone breaking into our car.

Great food.. young lady tending bar was super great.. perfect personality to tend bar.. i asked if…read morei can bring my service dog in. Everyone. Staff. Patrons also loved ripley.. we sat in corner staying out of way. Not to upset ppl not happy with animals. Hamburger cooked perfect.. Even a little burger with 3 pcs of french fries for my little one. Ambiance was great.. friendly .almost felt like family The owners has to be thanked. Employing the right crew. 10 out of 10 .

What we like about Shellhammer's - good bar atmosphere, sports on tv's in bar area, and high tops…read more What we wish we liked a bit more - food and service. Both have been consistently average each visit. But when we're nearby and want to stop somewhere for a cold beer and a couple apps, it checks the boxes.

I like the concept of self serve plus you get to choose the amount of poor you want. They also…read moreserve some delicious light fair. It's a very friendly place. I know it's in the basement but it's a beautiful space very modern. I can recommend this place.

On our travels back from NY to DC we happened upon this hidden gem. We didn't have food but the on…read moretap wine was amazing and convenient. The owner is extremely knowledgeable and friendly service. The ambiance is cozy and chic. Great music and the tv is a bonus! Can't wait to return!

Excellent cocktails and outstanding Happy Hour. Friendly clientele. Speakeasy vibe with brick…read moreand beautiful wood bar. Music is good.

Always had a great time, drinks, bands and people, all the best…read more. been going there since it opened in 2011. Rich Cole

Management and food can improve. I ordered wings well done. I took a bite and the meat was pink…read moreand bone had pink fluid. Chicken was under cooked and manager asked me to leave when I brought it to her attention.

Come for the sports and beer specials, just be sure to eat beforehand. Their food is totally under…read moreexecuted and borderline inedible. Boneless wings with grey meat. Broken lumpy beer cheese, the cheapest possible nacho cheese. Overly fried everything and the cheapest possible ingredients. The kitchen, which is semi visible to everyone has at least 4-5 guys running around it yet it smells of grease as does the food. They advertise crab all over the menu and building, yet the Crab meat we got on the tots reeked of that old/fishy smell. The bathroom was like something out of a truck stop, with broken appliances and doors off their hinges. Their way of air conditioning was to just open all of the exit doors This place has some serious potential with the sports crowd if they could figure out the right ways to pull of their food and cleanliness. All around, it's bad..

Hummingbird to Mars is one of those rare places that reminds you why small businesses matter…read more Tucked away like a true speakeasy, it has an atmosphere that immediately pulls you in: low light, intimate corners, and a sense that you've stepped into a place where craft still means something. The bartenders are the heart of the experience. They don't just pour drinks; they create them. There's real skill and artistry behind the bar, and the conversation is as good as the cocktails. You can tell they care about balance, technique, and presentation. The Walk in the Garden gin cocktail is the perfect example: bright, layered flavors, premium ingredients, and that lavender garnish that hits your nose before the first sip. The scent alone sets the stage for the drink. It's thoughtful, elegant, and exactly what a craft cocktail should be. The food holds its own right alongside the drinks. The skillet meatballs come out tender and full of flavor, the kind of dish that disappears faster than you expect. The potato skins are crisp, satisfying, and exactly what you want with a cocktail in hand. And the homemade Baileys cheesecake is the kind of dessert you plan to share but end up guarding with your fork. It's rich without being heavy, with that unmistakable homemade touch. One of the best parts of Hummingbird to Mars is the tapas-style menu. You can eat as much or as little as you want, a couple of small plates with drinks, or a full progression from appetizers to dessert. It gives you the freedom to shape the night however you want, without committing to oversized entrées or predictable bar food. And that's the bigger point: places like this don't happen by accident. They come from creativity, risk-taking, and a commitment to doing things well. If we don't support small businesses that put this level of care into their craft, we'll be left with nothing but the same chains serving the same menus everywhere you go. Hummingbird to Mars is the antidote to that; personal, inventive, and genuinely memorable. From the first sip to the last bite, it's a place that delivers an experience, not just a night out. It's worth supporting, worth returning to, and worth celebrating.

Okay... judge me! Yes, this is ANOTHER review of one of the best speakeasies in Delaware. Service…read moreis spectacular and servers are well knowledgeable about their spirits and food. Shoutout to Christian! We went with a bigger party this time - total of 6. Would highly recommend reservations. Parking can be challenging but worth the work. You will ring a bell next to a discreet door where someone will assist you. You are greeted and walked up a very long staircase to the actual speakeasy. There's a bar, seating areas, and lounge areas as well. There's also live music. Check their socials. We ordered lots of drinks - 12 total. Every single one was absolutely delicious. Doesn't matter what you order. They do have seasonal cocktails too. You can't go wrong. Food! Okay, just order one of everything. We got meatballs (highly recommend), tuna, pizzas (shareable size). All the things were good. Again, you can see this isn't our first time here (see previous reviews). We will continue to share this place with as many people as we can as it is a superb experience! Just all around a lovely place to sit and enjoy cocktails and good. For sure meets that speakeasy vibe!