What a fantastic evening at The Local Bootlegging Company Speakeasy in Rehoboth Beach! The food was…read moreoutstanding, the drinks were incredible, and the service was second to none. A special thank you to Peter "Pan" for making our night so memorable. Not only were the cocktails delicious, but watching him craft those amazing bourbon creations was an experience in itself. We will definitely be taking an Uber next time so we can fully indulge in even more of those exceptional bourbon cocktails! Thank you for a wonderful evening. We can't wait to come back!

**in response to the owners comment, we never met you. We didn't send food back nor did we request…read morenew food, and you, nor anyone else EVER brought me any additional drink on the house. I only had the one I paid for. There's no need to lie, bad days happen. This is not a speakeasy, this is a restaurant cosplaying as a speakeasy. That may be a bit harsh, it's a speakeasy in training. Sure, it's got all of the speakeasy decor, blackout curtains over the windows and doors, and a big selection of pedestrian liquor but it's not quite there. We went in on an early evening on Wed and there were maybe 5 other patrons in there. Our waitress was nice and brought us water to the high top. She brought us two food menus, and a specials menu. I asked for a bourbon list and she brought it; no prices on the list. Annoying. On the specials menu there was a small section of manager recommended drinks and one was a Willet. The way it was written was confusing because it said it was both a 4 year and 14 year for $52, so I asked for clarification on the age statement. She took the menu to the barkeep, who confirmed it was a 14 year so I said yes I'll have that. A drink was brought to me, but I could tell from the taste that it was not what I ordered. I asked the waitress for the bottle, she asked the guy behind the bar for the bottle and he pulled down a willet pot still bottle (pot still is the entry level Willet and at best a 5 dollar pour, no where near what I asked for). I told her that I was given the wrong drink, then she approached the bar and between her, and the male and female bartenders they had a weird back and forth conversation. Then, finally they pulled down the bottle that I asked for, that was advertised, and gave me a pour of it. I asked to see the bottle and the waitress brought it over but held it instead of putting it on the table (it was a 13 year Willet, Paper Trail). As we were about to order we were told that they reset the menu the very day before, with the focus of putting more love and care into the food. Feeling good about that, we ordered the French quarter catfish and the bourbon braised short ribs. The corn that came with the short ribs tasted straight out of a store bought steamable pouch, and the "ribs" weren't ribs at all, just sliced meat. The only redeemable thing about the catfish dish was the aioli; the rice had no flavor, the corn was cold and hard, and the catfish was mostly breading. We both took a few bites and resigned. I have been to many speakeasies around the US, and there are common themes: a much better selection of liquor; 95% of the bourbon were low tier bottles you can find in any liquor store for around $50. Also, when customers ask for the bottle, it isn't because we plan to steal it or drink from it, its because we're genuinely interested in the information on the labels. The quickest way to get people to stop spending money is to make them feel as if they can't be trusted touching a bottle. Perhaps it was an off day for the staff and this wasn't a typical experience, but I won't go back.

Wow! just WOW!!! We are traveling from Oregon and today we googled this sweet little place and the…read moreback history so we decided to stop and give it a try. The service right away was outstanding. We even got to meet the owner. The ambience was over the top. The tables are to die for the lighting the music and the colors were fantastic, including the back mural and the fountain. as for the food, it started out with these freshly warm rolls and garlic olive oil, dipping sauce that were to die for. We loved it so much that we asked for some to go. My husband chose the panzerotti and I got the ravioli trio both outstanding his meal was ginormous and mine was perfect size with two of the raviolis made of cheese topped with pesto two topped with Alfredo and two topped with marinara sauce, delightfully displayed in the Italian flag colors. To top it all off my husband is first generation Italian both his parents were born in Naples, Italy and were fantastic cooks and he gives the food two thumbs up. We wish we lived closer by so we could eat here again, but I would highly recommend this to anybody who is in the proximity of this establishment. Good Job Piazza MIA!!

Moved out here from CA and have been searching for a go-to Italian place, so on recommendation and…read morepositive reviews tried this place and was not disappointed. Upon entry the dining room was clean, bright and welcoming, huge plus! The male server did a great job and was very attentive to our needs. We tried the TRIO, spaghetti w/meatballs (husband's favorite anywhere) and were impressed with the freshness and flavors of our entrees, as well as the appetizers -calamari and crab- stuffed mushrooms- and fresh rolls they served with our salads. EVERYTHING was delicious and well-prepared! Overall we were very happy with the pleasant dining experience and knew we found our new go-to Italian place... Upon my second return with my daughter, being excited to share this place with her, there were inconsistencies from my first experience relating to service. The female server fell short of expectations and showed very little interest with our satisfaction and dining experience. However, before leaving the restaurant we were unexpectedly approached by the owner and after learning of our disappointment, was very apologetic and went above and beyond to accommodate us and made everything right. I was so pleased and impressed with his genuineness to leave us satisfied, as it has become less common from many establishments where customer satisfaction with service is not the focus. This place receives my highest recommendation and will continue to be our favored go-to Italian restaurant!!

No idea what the low ratings are for. The bartenders were excellent. Good, chill vibes. Good music…read more Will be back!

Cream of crab soup - cold and lacking crabmeat…read more Shrimp tacos - shrimp was bland and tasteless as if it was just thawed and maybe boiled 1 minute $3.00 charge for "rocks" - ice!!

I love Kindle for their consistent food quality and service. They do not accept reservations so…read moreexpect a wait for large parties or when they are busy. Their Thursday night steak special is great. An 8oz of filet mignon and a 10$ credit towards a glass of wine for $35. The cheeseboard is also really good. It comes with honey and fig jam, nuts, pickled vegetables, and some other things. It's nice to nibble on while having drinks before the entrees. The desserts are lovely too. Our favourites are the lemon cake and whatever cobbler they have. Just scrumptious.

Unfortunately we didn't get to eat at this resturaunt....The hostess's didnt like the fact that I…read morewas in designer clothes and kept looking at me and laughing..maybe it was because I'm gay and older, I did not feel comfortable at all...I could not wait to leave...and my Military Vet husband who just needed to sit down for a minute because of his back, they abruptly asked him to move...I've never been this embarrassed

Very nice people, the owner was in on his day off and cooked food for my boyfriend and I. Food was…read moregreat and the bartender was really nice. Locals are also nice and talkative. Definitely will revisit! :)

Small town feel. Cool local down to earth spot. Great drink, friendly and knowledgeable staff…read more Cozy atmosphere.

Chris the bartender was friendly and fun! Great little tavern with good drinks. They don't serve…read morefood but you can bring your own, enjoy popcorn from the popcorn machine or purchase something off the snack rack (chips, pretzels etc.) No matter what you do, take some time to try this joint! Good drinks and fun atmosphere!

Great local bar! Friendly staff, fun atmosphere. 21+ only,…read moreno kitchen, but there is a snack rack and a popcorn machine. Great for happy hour, after dinner, or late night

Review disclosure: the owners of Vino Del Mar are two of my husband and I's closest friends, so we…read morehave had a front row seat (so to speak) from them transforming the space from the former Lewes Diner to Vino Del Mar and we were lucky that we had the opportunity to visit DE for their opening weekend where we sat at the bar. Food: Overall, the food was excellent, with a great selection. I started with the stuffed dates, and my husband started with the fried brussels. He really liked them, and I enjoyed my dates. The bacon jam that accompanied the dates could stand to be slightly more salty than sweet, just to counterbalance the rest of the dish. We then shared the kale Caesar salad, which I must admit I when it came out that it was enormous, so I was glad we were splitting it! I absolutely loved the flavors, and the croutons added a great texture. Lastly, I had the Peruvian Chicken thighs and pimento rice and my husband had the fish of the day (salmon) and vegetable risotto. My dish was phenomenal. The chicken was juicy and the rice had just a touch of heat and the pesto sauce that accompanied really lifted both items. My husband's salmon was cooked to perfection with a gorgeous crispy skin. Drinks: Vino Del Mar, although it has vino in the name, has an extensive drink list, both wine and cocktails (alcoholic and N/A) and beer, so really, something for everyone. I really appreciate the 3oz/6oz/9oz options for some of the wines so you are able to try more without getting tanked. Extensive wine list, with some more obscure regions and varietals represented, which this wine geek really appreciates. I did not have any of the cocktails, although (disclosure #2) I attended a cocktail competition the next day (not at the restaurant) and was able to try bartender Gary's signature thyme cocktail, which I really enjoyed. A great balance of sweet and savory. Service: Gary (bar manager) is very personable, and his passion really shines through his wine recommendations as well as the attention to detail he pays to the cocktails he is creating. Lori always ensured that our water glasses were full. No issues with service at all. Vibe: I never went to the Lewes Diner, so I have no idea what the place looked like before the owners gutted it and re-built it into Vino Del Mar, but they did a wonderful job. Clean lines, great cool tones, lots of grays and blue-gray walls. It's an older building, so no high ceilings or anything like that, but the restaurant is big and bright. I also think the upright barrels behind the bar is a great idea if you can't get into the bar; there's a space to have a drink while you wait without your needing to hover and encroach on other guests. We got there right at 1pm when they opened this past Saturday, and by 1:30pm, the bar was packed. Happy hour between 1-5 on Saturdays definitely draws a crowd (and happy hour is available throughout the entire restaurant when offered, not just at the bar, which is really appreciated). Other: The menu clearly spells out allergens and other specifics (GF, VEG, etc.) so there's little guesswork if you have dietary restrictions or allergies. If you're looking for a place in Lewes that has a great wine and cocktail list with excellent food, Vino Del Mar is the place to be. We look forward to visiting again soon, and if we lived in the area, we'd be regulars.

Don't expect much if you're whole food, plant based. Don't expect much if you're gluten free…read more Service was outstanding. Ambiance was loud, very loud.

Semi decent place for pizza in Dewey, although the prices are pretty steep. We got a meat lovers…read morepizza for $35. They don't offer any choices in pizza size, which was interesting. We also ordered buffalo wings, mozzarella sticks, and some gnocchi pasta. Service was good, and the place was clean. Overall not terrible, but the prices might keep us away.

The manager of this place is going to be the most obnoxious, arrogant person you will ever meet in…read morea restaurant. They mess up orders all the time & could care less about it. Don't ever order from her if you're in Dewey Beach. So many great restaurants in DB with terrific managers & staff. This isn't one of them. Avoid.