What a wonderful meal! Ate outside, totally relaxing! Shannon was our server, she knew all the specials by heart and the delicious details of each! She was very attentive! We had our water filled by a nice young lady who asked how we liked everything and if we needed anything! Bill is the the best host! The food is fresh, delicious and innovative! Also wine choices are amazing!! read more

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The food was really decent service good ambiance okay I recommend the soup,chicken,and oysters

Food was delicious! Service was great and the staff was very friendly. Upscale and very nice atmosphere.

I told the owner he should open another place in West Chester because this model can definitely compete. He could find a sweet spot between being in too small a space currently and losing the nice ambience this place has. Well prepared, original dishes with a mix of beef and seafood along with other entrees, like the chicken breast I had. Juicy, delicious and just the right size. My wife enjoyed her filet mignon after we shared the tempura squash rings as the app. Their cocktails were first rate from the "mixologist" and the place just has a nice vibe. One warning to the owner: don't box yourselves into the steakhouse category as it could needlessly limit your appeal. read more

Overall I liked it here and would give it another chance! I really wanted to give this spot a flawless review but some things just did not hit the mark. I would say the space is small, so be prepared to sit closely to others. Additionally, the seats were uncomfortable. I do want to say the overall quality of the food was phenomenal, and the flavor profile was well executed. Only a few missteps throws this rating below 5 stars. To start we got shrimp cocktail, the seasonal soup, and the bread. The shrimp was of great quality and perfectly cooked. It was the cocktail sauce that destroyed the dish. Without exaggeration, there was so much horseradish my eyes watered (literally I am not kidding). My senses were in overdrive. The soup was an asparagus and crab purée, and while the flavor was great, there was crab shell all throughout which downgraded the dish. The bread was great and I have no bad comments on that item. The entrees were great and steak was of high quality. I will say the sides were a bit lacking. For the price of the overall experience, I think I just expected a bit more to accompany the main entree. Lastly, the desserts just fell flat. Not terrible, but to be honest they are nothing i would purchase again. We got the key lime pie and chocolate tart. I would probably skip the dessert next time. read more

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The food (raw oysters, scallops, Porterhouse, caviar linguini, and Filet) were thoroughly enjoyed by the whole party. Without one complaint about anything, which is saying something with my crew! However, it is the service I really want to compliment. There was a mixup with our reservation (probably my fault) but the restaurant did their very best to accommodate our group of 5 and allow us to be seated. They clearly communicated our time limitation due to a group (with valid reservations) coming in after us and then helpfully ushered us through our meal. Never were they pushy but they did a good job making sure we got the full experience in a truncated period of time. read more

Didn't get many photos of the food but our experiences at Snuff Mill have been top tier. Service is great, on top of it but not too pushy to get you out of there. Drinks are great and they have the best wine selection. read more

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Pretty disappointed. We didn't get to try this place out again because of a mix up in the reservation that. I saw they were having trouble with reservations as posted on their instagram. It's a shame because a full evening celebration turned into a rushed dinner at the sister restaurant. I'm glad they were able to accommodate us but over all the lack of communication changed the whole vibe of the night. read more

Best meal I've had in Wilmington-had reservations for two on a Friday night to celebrate a birthday-front was lit up with a great ambience. Entered the restaurant to be greeted warmly by hostess who told us it would be a few minutes. She gave us the drink menu and the bartender came over and took our order for drinks, which were served promptly. After a short wait, we were led to our table, and our waiter, Michael, checked to see if we needed anything. The restaurant was quaint, and I'm sure they'd be equally busy if they were to double their square footage. We ordered the carpet bagger and prawns for apps, both equally delicious. For dinner we had the halibut special, and the 14oz NY strip. I asked for the steak to be cooked a little better than medium, and it came out just to my liking, served with potatoes on the side-both were very good! The halibut was cooked just right as well, and also very tasty. Service was top notch, food was perfect in every way-we will definitely be returning when time allows, and I highly recommend. read more

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Amazing! From the front door to desert, this spot hits them all. The server was great and they have the bartender counsel you in drink options (great place for gin lovers like myself), and another to counsel on dining options. We like to share myriad of each and everything was fantastic. Definitely recommend this epic experience. read more

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Mine 1 star for the obnoxious amount of sparklers for bdays/special appetizers/or who knows what. It's a small dining room and for some reason they like that club atmosphere of bringing attention for certain things. It fills the room with a taste bud numbing smell. Otherwise food is pretty good. It's been hit or miss for me on what is great vs mediocre read more

Carefully and purposely created to deliver an amazing dining experience. No wonder they are rated the best restaurant in Delaware and one of the Top 50 Steak Houses in America. read more

I had a great experience at Snuffmill, I would give it a solid 4.5 out of 5. We were coming in for our anniversary and they advised which table to ask for to be in a corner (table 11) and they honored this request, which was appreciated. They had some glitter stars on the table to honor the anniversary. The room is super small and only has 10 tables. But, I liked the ambience. In terms of the food: Apps: I recommend the pork belly for sure and also the focaccia. I could have done without the artichokes. The pork belly was AMAZING!! Probably the top item we ordered. And the focaccia, I could have eaten a whole loaf. Entree: Ribeye was delicious, the only gripe was the side accompanying it was not good. I don't even remember what it was exactly, but a nice potato or veggie would have been nice for such an expensive steak. Dessert: We had the pear dessert and it was just good but I'd probably pick different next time Improvements: My major improvements for the restaurant would be: 1. Signature Cocktail List: improve the signature cocktail menu, it it mainly geared toward whiskeys and bourbons and what I consider "Men drinks" - note: women love vodkas, gins, etc and there was nothing to pick from in regard to this. I enjoy a nice bourbon here and there but I can tell 100% a woman did not have input to this list. We'd love a cosmo, fancy martinis, and gin/lavender drink. In the rare chance I get a night out with the kids at home, I look forward to having an amazing cocktail and I had to order a regular dirty martini here. 2. Steak sides: as mentioned above, looking for something creative and delicious 3. Only other improvement is that the waiter seemed to focus on talking to my husband and it seemed a little chauvinistic. Little did he know, I was the only paying the check. But just improve communication to ensure both parties are treated the same. This was just my experience with one waiter, I'm sure others were fine. Overall, still excellent, it's a very expensive restaurant and great for a night on the town or a romantic date. Food is delicious!! read more

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Visited Snuff Mill while I was in town. Love the $2 oyster special they had, but I don't recall if it was because it was happy hour or a specific day of the week. Either way it was delicious and I had one of each. I ordered the fish of the day and thought it was beautifully prepared, light, and perfectly portioned for dinner. I also had a few pepper margaritas from the zero proof menu, but added some Tito's. I was stuffed so I took a key lime cheesecake to go. I devoured it in my hotel. The restaurant is quaint and I'd highly recommend reservations. Meats are butchered in house. read more

We had dinner at Snuff Mill for my husband's birthday and it was a fantastic experience. We started with the focaccia bread with onions and a Caesar salad. They kindly split the salad onto two plates without us having to ask. Then my husband got the steak and I got the scallops. Both were absolutely delicious. The sides come family style and we got a side of creamed corn. Best I've ever had in my life. We finished with a berry crumble with honey gelato and a coffee gelato. Every single thing we ordered as executed flawlessly. They even brought out a sparkler for dessert knowing it was a special occasion. This is a pricey but worth it place to celebrate your next special occasion. read more

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What a great dining experience. I've been wanting to try and get in here, I finally did for a wedding anniversary diner and it did not disappoint. As a matter of fact they totally acknowledged with a little celebration for us. The food was out standing. Both steak frites and Filet Minion were cooked to perfection. The person shucking oysters came over to discuss oyster choices and they were the best I've had in a while. Mia our server was outstanding and made the hole evening complete. Thank you Robert and Team Snuff Mill!! read more

Would have loved to have left a review for my visit tonight but wasnt able to get a seat at the bar (which was completely empty when I arrived at 5PM). Apparently, although the website says that bar seats are first come first served and not able to be reserved, you "can call a few minutes ahead" and reserve seats. After mentioning I was waiting outside for about 10 minutes I was "graciously" offered to dine at the table of what seemed like for 8 by myself (only reason I considered giving any stars). At this point cant know for sure I would have been asked to leave if a big group came in, so wont risk it. Sad that this happened but hopefully others will learn from my mistakes. Maybe management will read this but at this point who knows. Anyone planning on going for a bar seat please make sure you read this review! read more

Expensive but you're paying for quality food and atmosphere. The ribeye and carpaccio were excellent

I'm always somewhat hesitant when it comes to the new "hot spot" in town. Snuff Mill opened a few months ago, and all the buzz has been beyond compare. Reservations are highly sought after, and the menu, while impressive, certainly skews to the higher end of the price scale. I was lucky enough to get a reservation for a Thursday night in early October, perfect to celebrate both my birthday and the birthday of my beautiful girlfriend. Had to get the reservation more than a month in advance, but regardless, we were excited to see what all the fuss was about and to see if it was possible to live up to the serious and significant hype. Spoiler alert - it did. And then some. What a beautiful meal. It is perfectly appointed inside - small and nicely decorated, comfortable and fancy upscale. We arrived a few minutes early for our 7pm reservation and were seated immediately. Our server couldn't have been better - friendly, polite, attentive, knowledgeable. The drinks were both perfect. They premiered a new special cocktail, a frozen boozy spiced apple cider, and the birthday girl loved it. I am a big fan of Wilmington Brew Works and was delighted to find they have their own special proprietary IPA - it was awesome. We started with the whole roasted head of organic garlic, served with homemade grilled sourdough bread, extra virgin olive oil and honey-rosemary mascarpone cheese. Yum! We also decided to try the pork belly gua bao asian buns, and they were remarkable. Not a usual starter at a fancy steak place, and a real treat. The meat did not disappoint. My lovely GF enjoyed her 6 oz filet mignon, perfectly prepared, and I thought the steak frites were perfect. The fries were hand cut and seasoned perfectly, and the 8 oz of steak sliced could not have been better. Incredible. We indulged in the chocolate ganache tart with sea salt caramel sauce, a perfect birthday dessert split. What a meal, what a night. Highest possible recommendation. This place is amazing. read more

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You can tell they really care about their guests dining experience. We celebrated a birthday here and everything from the gorgeous plants and flowers at the entrance to the sparkler with dessert was on point. Our server was excellent; the right balance of friendly and professional. We shared the artichoke appetizer and each had steak for our main course. The butter on the filet was amazing! Dessert was the fun s'mores. The one star off is because it was so loud in the restaurant we could barely hear each other. It's a small space and we were sandwiched between two large, very loud parties. That said, it was a fantastic meal and we will definitely return, just with different expectations due to the space inside. Definitely recommend! read more

My husband and I went here for Valentine's dinner date :) We were greeted warmly by the host and they offered to put our coats away. The restaurant is so cute! A fairly small place but it packs a lot of charm. I felt like I was in NYC or DC at a cute corner bistro. We sat down and our waitress went over the special menu with us. For appetizers we decided to go with the roasted garlic and sourdough (delicious! If you are a garlic lover def. Get this!) And the lobster roll buns (lobster was sweet and succulent!). For entrees we both got the steak Oscar special that had crab imperial topped a filet. My husbands steak was cooked a perfect medium while mine was cooked more medium well (alittle overcooked but still great flavor). Steaks were both seasoned well and I loved the veggies/sauce that came with the meal. Only complaint throughout the whole meal was our water never being refilled (had to constantly ask) but it was a busy night so I'm trying to be understanding. For dessert we went with the sticky toffee pudding. It has pieces of million dollar bacon. The cake was good but I was wishing there would be more Caramel sauce drizzled on top! The bacon was just an odd choice to top the dessert. Overall a great meal we would come back again to try other things! read more

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The farm to table restaurant went beyond expectations. The food was exceptional!! They get all their foods from local farms, everything was so fresh and delicious. I absolutely adored our server, she was very well informed about the menu and how the meals are prepared. My husband and I loved the ambiance and tastefully relaxing designed space. I'm so excited to have such a quality restaurant in north Wilmington! read more

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Had a fun girls night in this quaint little new spot! It has a romantic, date night vibe but is on the smaller side so be prepared to be close to the table next to you. They offer table seating and a few bar seats. We had a party of 5 and we're seated on the cute window seat. Our table ordered the vegetable bao buns and the pork belly buns. Both were so delicious! The vegetable has an Asian style sauce and the pork bun was full of flavor. We also had the medium cheese board (it was small) but had a great selection. For entrees, we ordered the filet and NY strip. I recommend the filet over the NY as it was a little tough but the filet was perfect with the onion crisps and butter sauce. We got the chocolate cake for dessert and it was sweet and creamy, so good!! They are able to make most drinks at their bar but have fun cocktail options. We ordered a bottle of wine. The wine list can get pricey. read more

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Wow!!! It's an experience!! I had my first oysters there and they were delicious. The food was amazing and the service was great! We've also been to their sister restaurant too where the old Michael Christopher used to be and that was fabulous too! Just a note: they only take reservations and you have to make a deposit on your reservation too, well worth it, can't wait to go back to both restaurants! read more

A five-star restaurant. It may be small in space but packs a powerful punch with taste and ambiance. I'll definitely be back to enjoy the savory food and sophisticated drinks! read more

My daughter took me to Snuff Mill for my birthday. They absolutely acknowledged the fact that it was my birthday. I am only giving a 3 star rating because the food was very good. The artichoke appetizer was amazing and a must have if you go. The servings are very small with high prices. Unfortunately, service was not good from our server. She should be waiting tables in a diner. We ordered bottled water and when our glasses were empty, she filled them with water from a pitcher with faucet water. She was not certain of the specials and she did not offer a second drink to my daughter in law after she finished her first beverage (a mock tail), however continued to ask my daughter and I if we wanted more wine. She also was snippy with my daughter when discussing wines. Making certain that my daughter was aware that she was incorrect on her opinion of the wine. We were so frustrated that we paid the tab and went to the bar for more drinks. The vibe at the bar from the bar manager was very dry and he seemed very uninterested in serving us. The place seemed to have a lot of regulars and seemed very unwelcoming like we were outsiders. I would like to say that the hostess was extremely nice and more educated on the menu than our server was. We will not be returning to this establishment. There are several other upscale restaurants in the area that have excellent food and service. read more

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Wow wow wow. This place is amazing!! I only have good things to say about this place - from the vibes inside, the friendly staff, and the delicious food. The menu had so many options and it all sounded good. We ended up ordering the burger. It was the BEST burger we have ever had at a restaurant. It was cooked perfectly as requested. And the desert crème brûlée was chefs kiss. Also the best crème brûlée I have ever had. HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS PLACE! This will be a staple anytime we come back to DE. read more

My wife and I are big fans of this charming restaurant. The food and service are both stellar. The ambiance is very romantic and quant. Be sure to make reservations before you go. read more

Admittedly, we got caught up in the hype. The award winning chef in Wilmington was too much to ignore any longer. Let me first state, we've eaten all over the world, at many of the best places, not only expensive but DDD style as well. Delawareans described this place we felt fortunate a world class place landed in our small state. Let me say, this place was good, but not over the top. If you're use to eating in chains, maybe it would be a 5 or 5. Our service was good, the place is cramp and you can tell the staff is stressed but they did a nice job. I had the pork shop and it's flavor was good but over cooked. The other guests thought the food was good not great. The cost is For great food and it fell short. We will try it again but it felt like they were doing us a favor for eating there and the food was just good not great. They are a local favorite but we couldn't figure out why... read more

Fabulous food. We shared (3 of us) the large Porterhouse. The 4th person had caviar linguine which they loved. We had plenty of steak to take home. The vegetables (tarragon roasted potatoes, baby carrots & string beans) simply prepared but delicious. Staff very attentive. A very special place. Small & dark, however, & sometimes hard to hear the waitress. Wine list excellent. read more

Someone recommended this restaurant because the chef has won a James Beard award. I have been wanting to try it for a long time, but every time I went to their website to make a reservation, I got very hesitant and reserved from the $125 deposit just to make a reservation even for lunch. So instead, I decided to go on a Friday for lunch without make a reservation / paying a deposit. I got there around 2 PM, their last reservation was for 2:30 PM. The restaurant then closes until their first dinner reservations at 5 PM. I called ahead time to ask someone if it would be ok, however the answering machine was very stand offish. They referred everything to online. It seemed impossible to reach anyone over the phone. When I got there, I was greeted nicely and asked if we could sit outside. Everyone was very polite. I would give 5 stars if I could for the service, the ambiance inside and outside. There was even someone planting flowers into planters, beautifying the whole outside. There were plenty of umbrellas for shade. The El Diablo cocktail was good however it was either not strong enough, or the ice was melting too fast, or the glass was too small. The ginger kick in the El Diablo was good. There was nothing special about the $5 lemonade. It did not taste fresh squeezed and was pretty water downed. The Gua Bao was excellent. I was impressed that they used this Taiwanese term. The Wagyu Beef Carpaccio was great. They ran out of stone fruit, so they used only macerated strawberries for the buratta appetizer. I regretted ordering it with just the strawberries because there was nothing special about the dish anymore. The fried artichoke was good. It was well flavored. The burger patties were soft, but not seasoned. Everyone ordered medium, but got medium rare. It was disappointing for their signature burger. I would have driven further down to route 202 to 2SP Tap House in Chaddsford for a much better burger and salad. There was way too much balsamic vinegar on the side salads making them almost unbearably sour. They should have just provided dressing on the side. It was surprising that something as simple of a side salad could be messed up. The side fries were overly salted. The fried chicken sandwich was dry and unappetizing. The staff let us stay until 4:20 pm without rushing us at all. I was disappointed with the food quality especially for the high pricing that it was set at, so that is why I given this restaurant 3 stars. I was very satisfied with the ambience and service. read more

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We had some terrific and unique food prepared to perfection. We had filet, the pasta and pork. The salad was as great and our daughter enjoyed some oysters. The wine selection is well matched for the meal. read more

We stopped in without a reservation after eating dinner elsewhere just to see if there was room at the bar so we could have a pumpkin martini. (my wife had one while dining at SM a few weeks back and talked the rest of us into it) the four of us were welcomed and seated outside under a heat lamp. The bar magician worked his magic and we enjoyed a delicious and wonderful night cap to our evening! Thanks Snuff Mill read more

(4) ~ very good overall food & service. It's smaller than expected, so there's limited seating which probably explains some of the reason you will need to book two months out for a reservation;) And definitely go here for the Steaks, probably the Best in Delaware! DRINKS: ** Water (tap) = (4) very good, must be filtered;) ** House Caberbet = (4) very good ** Coffee = (4) very fresh FOOD: ** Long Bone Ribeye (for two) = (4.5) Very Tender & Flavorful! Definitely the Best Ribeye I've ever had and it's definitely for two people;)lol Highly Recommend topping it with the Beef Bone Marrow Butter too;) ** Mills Salad = (4.25) Very tasty and shareable ** Caesar Salad = (4) very good croutons and also shareable ** Tarragon Fingerling Potatoes & Carrots = (4) very tasty ** Asparagus & Crab Soup = (4) very good ** Sticky Toffee Pudding = (4) very savory ** Valrhona Chocolate Ganache Tart = (4) very rich, but the best part was the Henlopen Sea Salt Caramel Sauce;) * Whole Head of Garlic Appetizer = (3.75) Good * Raspberry Tart w. Lemon Curd = (3.75) Good read more

Absolutely exceptional service. Fun but tiny interior. Everything we had was delicious, the only exception being my overcooked burger. I asked for medium rare and it came out almost well done. Still, I plan to return as this is an excellent dining experience. The smoked foie gras was one of the best things I've ever tasted in any restaurant. read more

The food is outstanding here. They are known for their meat. I had the lamb with a mint chimichanga topping. It was amazing. The other person I was with had the filet, also amazing. I had a chocolate ganache tart outstanding. My daughter had the sticky toffee pudding. We tried each others and agreed that both were outstanding. Everything is made from scratch. It's a little pricey but well worth it. read more

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Came here because I couldn't find a good expresso martini in Delaware! They have this salted caramel flavored expresso martini and its *chefs kiss*. Cute atmosphere and friendly people. I'm definitely coming back. read more

I cannot praise this restaurant enough. It's so comfortable and cozy. The atmosphere, the playlist, the service, and the food all mix together for a phenomenal meal. The drinks, the appetizers, and the steak are all highlights. When you eat here they treat you like a special member of the family. Plan ahead, make your reservation and go. You will not be disappointed. read more

Dining room was small but the food and drinks were very good. Service was awesome. I didn't feel like any of the house cocktails so the bartender made me his own creations, very good. Ordered the steak frites. Steak was tender, perfectly cooked, well seasoned. Very good restaurant. read more

Recommended to us by a friend who owns a brewery in the area. Super pleased with the ambience and our lunch. The place settings when we arrived were the type of elegance you rarely see anymore. Liked the vibe and look of the entire shopping area too. Our lunch was delicious, really enjoyed the signature burger. Only drawback was our waitress who didn't make any effort to accommodate a side salad adjustment and incorrectly pronounced the names of a few wines but then grew a tad bit impatient when someone at our table was having difficulty deciding without any further assistance. Would definitely return when back in the area and just be sure not to get the same server. read more

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