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    The Libation Room

    4.2 (30 reviews)
    Closed • 5:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    Steak Frites (no fries, sub mash)
    Kristina M.

    The food, the drinks, the ambience, the service...all incredible! The Beef Wellington is a must try.

    Whitney D.

    I had high hopes for this beautiful speakeasy in the town of Rehoboth Beach. It is a cute spot in the back of the Summerhouse Restaurant. I was excited to have had been able to get a reservation. When you walk in it's a pretty small speakeasy with tables on both sides of the room. It's dimly lit and has gold decorations weaved into the room. When you get your menus you assume they are regular ones...I was way wrong! the menus are like neon yellow when you open them which is a cool touch and for it being such a dark place it helps to see what the menu says. It has light built into the menu to give it that effect! Seating here is comfortable. They have a couch type seating and then on the other side it is comfortable chairs. The table I was sat at was a good size. A little on the smaller side. Our drinks were good. I had the FRENCH 75 Remy Martin Cognac, Champagne, Lemon and my friend I don't remember what he got. Both drinks were tasty and presented well! For food well with all my allergies it was Very slim pickings for me. I had ordered the potato skins but then a manager came over and told me it would be crossed contaminated so I opted not to take a risk. There were only 2 other choices I had that the waitress told me I could do and I opted not to eat anything. My friend had the SALMON TARTARE- lemon infused EVOO, chives, sea salt, & flying fish roe I think. He said it was very good and had alot of flavor. It comes in small bites. Service here was not the best, especially since it was not that crowded when we were there. We got the food before the drinks. Our waitress was nice and answered our questions we had. There was also a table next to us that it took them a while to clean off from the previous customers. So we had a dirty table next to us for most of our time there. Didn't bother me that much but was just observing. This will probably be a one and done place I go to. I went once checked it out and don't think I need to go back unless I take a friend to town.

    John P.

    The Libation Room is a fun Speakeasy located behind the Summer House in Rehoboth Beach DE. Summer House is a popular casual restaurant so the contrast is huge when you find the cool Speakeasy space. I've never been to Rehoboth before. It's a fun resort beach community. I don't know the story behind the Libation Room, but whoever owns Summer House created a beautiful space that feels like it could be in any fabulous city in the world. They definitely knew what they were doing to create an elevated cocktail experience. The second you walk in the door after walking through the beachy casual Summer House, you feel you could be in London or New York or Chicago. The cocktail program is solid and the staff are well-trained. The first thing I noticed when we walked in was the amazing wood burning smell. They have a signature recipe called the Smoked Cherry. You can see in the photos they do a great job infusing the old fashioned style cocktail with cherry wood. The recipe is Bourbon, Sage Simple Syrup, Maraschino liqueur and Cherry bitters. It was delicious and came with quite a show when they serve it table side. All of the cocktails we had were fantastic. I highly recommend finding the Libation Room if you're ever in Rehoboth. It is a legit cocktail experience in a beautiful space. Salute

    Beef Wellington
    Christina M.

    This is such a hidden gem in downtown Rehoboth! You can get in through the entrance of the main restaurant in the front, Summer House, but there's also a separate entrance in the back- it's so nondescript you'd easily miss it if you weren't looking for it, but definitely captures that speakeasy vibe. The ambiance inside is really nice- it feels dark and cozy, with lots of flickering candles and low light. The menus light up, which I've never seen anywhere else and thought was so cool- it's a great way to solve the problem of keeping it dark inside without people having to whip out their cell phones for light to read the menus. We enjoyed our cocktails but thought the food was more of a standout. I started with the lobster and corn empanadas- it came with two empanadas that were really tasty and came with a great spicy cream sauce. The table next to us got the Brie fondue and it looked incredible! For my main course, I had the pumpkin crab bisque and the honeycrisp spinach salad. The soup was excellent, it had a good amount of crab and the flavors went really nicely together. The salad was one of my favorites I've had in a long time- I hate when a goat cheese salad only has one small piece of goat cheese, this came with a whole centerpiece of goat cheese wrapped in puff pastry! It was the perfect balance of salty, sweet, creamy, crunchy, and acidic. My husband got the Beef wellington which was also excellent. We had to try the Jack Tarr potatoes, which come as a side to many of the seafood dishes, and those were absolutely delicious- they were creamy and cheesy and so decadent. We really enjoyed our visit and will definitely come back!

    Stewart C.

    definitely a really cute speakeasy. That's not obvious. It's a great more quiet place to take a date and get away from the bustling environment of the Rehoboth beach area. The finger foods are OK nothing overly spectacular and the people are very nice.

    Riley G.

    This is a speakeasy which was thrilling to get a table at but I felt like there was not much more to offer than a different menu and a dark room with a few tables. Our drinks were good but mine was very very sweet. It was my boyfriend and i's anniversary so it was a nice place to end the night at. I probably would next time order food off this menu as it looked very delicious.

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    After reading some of the poor reviews from this place I wasn't expecting much. They commented that the drinks and food were great, but something minuscule was an issue. I can't attest to the food because my partner and I came in for drinks. The drinks were phenomenal. And the service was fantastic. The ambiance was definitely something I look for in a speakeasy. Something fairly quiet, where you can actually hear the person across from you and the soft music being played. You can hear other people talking but, at least when we were there, no one was yelling across the bar. I could hear our conversations. They also accommodated us not having a reservation which was greatly appreciated. The only reason for the 4 stars was that I didn't have the food. Upon looking around at other table the food looked amazing. All if the drinks were very well balanced. Will definitely be back.

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    Mia C.

    The ambiance adds something fresh and new to downtown Rehoboth! The servers were very accomodating to our party. You must make a reservation and you can do that through opentable, which makes it easy. We originally were going just to get drinks but then kept ordering apps and desserts from the menu because everything sounded amazing! And, it was!! We will definitely be back!

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    We love a speakeasy and this one does not disappoint. The cocktails and food were incredible. So was the service.

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    Great food great service nice small area romantic good wine good dessert will go back again for a special occasion

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    Ambience was very, very nice. The service was excellent.. The food was very very good. Definitely make a reservation.

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    I love the vibe of this place. Food is okay, drinks I love. Definitely will be back again sometime

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    I've been here twice. Both times were a great experience. Wonderful ambiance, food/drinks were good, and the servers were attentive.

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    We we hushed from laughing, said we were too loud., other large party was loud. Service is very slow.

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    4.4(101 reviews)
    1.4 mi
    •$$

    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.

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    Drift Seafood & Raw Bar - Dressed Oysters

    Drift Seafood & Raw Bar

    4.3(97 reviews)
    0.2 mi

    We had such a wonderful experience here, despite one unfortunate miss with one of our entrées…read more We arrived about an hour early for our reservation and were able to find seats at the bar while we waited. From the moment we walked in, the host and owner were incredibly welcoming and kind. We started with a Hefeweizen and a Cosmo. While the Cosmo wasn't anything particularly unusual, it was honestly perfection -- exactly how a good Cosmo should taste. Once we were seated, we were taken care of by two servers who were both so friendly, attentive, and conversational. We shared the buttermilk fried oysters to start, which were delicious -- and actually my first time trying a fried oyster! For dinner, we ordered the lobster spaghettini and the New Bedford scallops. Unfortunately, something about the lobster spaghettini was really off. I have NEVER sent a dish back at a restaurant, but neither of us could eat it. I couldn't pinpoint exactly what it was, but the flavor seemed to be coming from the breadcrumbs throughout the dish, which tasted extremely stale (not just toasted) or maybe just too much miso? That being said, the way it was handled could not have been better. The owner was incredibly gracious and accommodating and immediately offered to exchange my dish. I ordered the scallops instead, and they were absolutely delicious. Beautifully seared, and the accompaniments worked so well together. One bad dish could have easily soured the experience, but it genuinely didn't. Between the oysters, scallops, drinks, and especially the hospitality, there was far more to compliment than criticize. The staff made us feel so welcome, and I really appreciated how kindly the situation was handled. We would absolutely return and recommend this restaurant. Sometimes how a restaurant responds when something isn't perfect says just as much as what happens when everything is -- and they handled it wonderfully.

    Place is definitely more on upscale side for a restaurant in a beach town…read more They being said the food and the price reflect That Went with the steak and lobster Full disclosure not really s seafood person But now I can see why people order lobster Roasted potatoes might be one of the best I've ever had same goes for the peppercorn sauce and those things I actually know something about Looking for a change of pace drift is a nice pledge to stop and staff was above attentive

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    302 Social - Burger and fries

    302 Social

    4.0(87 reviews)
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    Best food I've had this week. We tried going here the other day but they do not open till noon. So…read morewe were like rats! Well something about this place kept gnawing at us. So today we're getting hungry for lunch and we walked the two miles to this place. We got the scallops that were an App. Those were absolutely delicious. After that I got the tuna wrap. And fries with no salt. That wrap was so good. Tun was perfect. Exactly what I needed. We got mocktails that were really good too. I'd def suggest this place to anyone coming down to Dewey. It's within walking distance.

    Look this place is definitely interesting. They have a pool table right next to 3 big tables so all…read morewe heard the whole dinner was kids screaming and running by our table to play pool. Already off to a bad start. Then one of us ordered the Beef Empanadas as their appetizer and it was literally completely empty.. now they say they are prepared in the morning and must've not portioned them properly which is understandable but still kinda annoying. As we told the waitress she then rolled her eyes and walked to get the replacement ones which were packed with a tiny bit more meat. Honestly I would just avoid them anyway they were that good. The burger was okay nothing special a solid 7/10. I probably wouldn't go back here though just not my vibe especially with the kids running by our table and screaming while playing pool.

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    4.5(774 reviews)
    0.3 mi
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    The service matched that energy perfectly: attentive without being intrusive, genuinely friendly,…read moreand clearly proud of what they were serving. And then there was the food. Every single dish we ordered was outstanding, no exceptions. Each plate showed real care in preparation, with flavors that were bold, balanced, and memorable. It's rare for an entire meal to hit without a single weak note, but that's exactly what happened here. Only recommendation? Add more N/A options (less juice forward). Maybe a Phony Negroni or something. What stood out most was how the whole experience came together--great food, great service, and great atmosphere rarely align this seamlessly. Shorebreak isn't just a solid meal out; it's the kind of place you start planning your next visit to before you've even left. Highly, highly recommend.

    Our favorite meal of the trip…read more Decor/service: cute place with a little outdoor sitting area. The tables are a little close together for my liking. The staff was friendly and service was quick Food: their menu has gluten allergens clearly labeled. we tried numerous appetizers including the crab soup special, fancy fries, deviled eggs, and brussel sprouts. The sprouts were our least favorite of them as they were way to light on the sauce. The other 3 were all very good and I think my wife died over the soup's flavor. The chorizo meatloaf had each component good tasting but when combined was great. The short rib entree was both beautiful and tasty!

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