A laid back bar with decent options. Bartenders are chill and attentive. Prices aren't too bad and…read morethey have games to get your party engaged.

Local hangout, something of a dive bar, with a pub license (wyche in Delaware means 21 and up only…read moreand no food served). Large draft list, many local craft brews on tap, TVs around if you wanna watch sports, a few table, games, including ping-pong, and a shuffleboard, and frequent entertainment in including live music and trivia. Excellent pizza place right next-door if you're hungry. Often have a food truck in the lot for a different food watch for favorite local bands, they really pack the house. Limited seating along the wall if you want it back. Large rectangular bar with stools around. Also a few small circular high tops with more stools and a big dance floor if you want it. Busy bartenders serving up drinks; go to the bar to get what you want. If you have a few too many and leave something behind, they do have a decent lost and found. Parking lot out front.

One of the best music venues i have ever been to.... Well minus the drink selection. Bar was dismal…read moreat best with hardly any options, no fun drinks, no daquiris, nothing beachy, just cans of beer and seltzer. Super strange. Aside from that the dead band was amazing and views and sound were pretty darn good.

Went to bottle and cork during a bachelorette party. In the moment, we had a great time. The live…read moremusic was very fun and the venue felt adequately staffed. One of the bartenders near the bathrooms & main stage provided very sub par service, requiring me to repeat my order multiple times and caused a very frustrating experience for the rest of the night. The frustrating portion of this experience was how my credit card was charged over $400 several hours after we had left the bar. I had ordered two drinks totaling just under $20 (including a tip). I was then charged $7.50 and $396, in two different transactions, multiple hours after leaving the bar. Conveniently, this was after the bar had closed for the evening so there was no one to contact about this egregious mistake. It's one thing to mistakenly charge a credit card but it's another thing to feel targeted for a ridiculous amount several hours after we had left the bar and after the bar closed. I disputed the charges with my credit card but I will never be able to dispute having a good time at this establishment. I will never return.

Stopped by twice during our stay in Lewes... First ~ the…read morepeople of Lewes are amazing. So welcoming, kind, and willing to share local knowledge. Irish Eyes Staff ~ All were attentive and eager to help. Really fun crowd... games were on, live music. Bartenders were great, handled our 6-8 person party with skill and friendliness... The single off-note was a young woman bartender, blonde hair, at the back deck bar (Fri & Sat eve, 8pm or so)... Super dismissive, rude at times, def a chip on her shoulder. She missed out on lots of tip $. Even rude to the women in our party. Interacted with her twice, separate evenings. Same both nights. We sort of felt like something was off, felt sorry for her, so we tipped well the first night. But 2nd night, same poor showing on her part. She lost the house $ as well, because we left earlier than we intended to. She is our only bad memory from an otherwise amazing weekend in Lewes. Moral of the story... Def stop at Irish Eyes... great place to take in a game... avoid whoever that bartender is!

We decided to try this place for the first time on Cinco de Mayo. We sat on the patio and it was…read morevery windy, so they did have to roll most of the windows down. Margaritas were tasty and big, but not strong. I ordered the grilled shrimp. It was a real PITA to get the shrimp off the 2 skewers. They were tasty, but the pineapple salsa was too spicy for me. Husband had seafood pasta, very good. We were pestered by flies as soon as our food arrived. This place might want to get some of those fly fans for the outdoor tables.

Great "local" bar where everyone knows your name. We stopped on Cinco De Mayo and they know how to…read moreparty! Live bands. Mechanical Bull. Free Merch. Great bartenders!

Well, chill IS in the name. Great music in this small quirky favorite spot. Plenty of locals…read more With a pub license, 21 and up only, food is from a food truck (or bring something from a nearby eatery). Sporting a few local brews on tap, the mixed drinks feature the crushes and margaritas but nothing weird and fluffy or smoky. The waitstaff hustle the drinks, just go to the bar and order. Open air places are popular with the smokers and it's easy to mingle between spaces. Tiny parking lot, so extra spots are across the road behind Pat's.

Cute seafood restaurant right on the water. I found the experience very much like one I could…read moreexpect in New England. The food backs it up as well. Once I saw shrimp and grits on the menu, I immediately zeroed in on that. I love shrimp and grits going back to my Winchester days. Succulent shrimp, cheesy grits, and a nice porky meat to give it extra character. Here they use chorizo. But ham or bacon are good options as well. I also like that they give you eight big pieces of shrimp. Not like other restaurants that only give you two or four prawns and call it a day. The crab bisque is good too. A tasty soup that works well this time of year. Even though it was cold the first go around, the second one tasted hot and fresh. Of course it would taste good. The Delmarva region is abundant in crabs. Just as I would expect a clam chowder to taste great in New England or Manhattan. One thing to nitpick, it should come with oyster crackers, not saltines. They work better when it comes to a bisque or a chowder. Besides that, I have little to complain about.

The common theme in many of the reviews for Striper Bites is "...it's a favorite of the locals..."…read more Lewes, DE is one of my favorite places for quick weekend trips, and after visiting Striper Bites quite often, not only is this place a favorite of the locals, but for us "tourists" also. Located in the quaint downtown, Striper Bites pays homage to Lewes' history as a former Dutch whaling and port city with nautical themed decor. Large wooden barrels, ship steering wheels, mounted fish and nets adorn the walls and accent the dark wooden furniture and color palette. There is a diverse menu, but when I'm in town with friends and family...I keep it simple. I'll usually start with one of the many beers on draft; check the chalkboard for what's on tap from the ever changing selection. The crab dip is an AMAZING appetizer. Chunks of crab meat are mixed in with cheese, given a quick bake, and served with buttered toast points. Great for sharing. You can also ask for additional pieces of bread (which I usually do) to sop up any residual dip. The bistro burger is nothing fancy...but everything a good pub style burger should be. A well seasoned angus beef patty is grilled is topped with aged white cheddar, bacon jam, house sauce, arugula, and nestled in a briche bun. The side of fries are also nice and crispy. Honestly, I've had the fish and chips, the fried shrimp, and other seafood dishes, and no suprise, it's all good. Service is always friendly, but not always as "prompt" when it gets busy - which in the summer during the high tourist season - but that's to be understood. Every town needs a neighborhood gathering spot like Striper Bites.

With each visit here my wife and I are more and more impressed with the place…read more First, the draft beer list is comprehensive and varied (20+). Lots of local products as well as options from Aslin etc. The Rita's Mango beer was yummy and I'm not a sour/fruited beer drinker. Second, each and every item we have had off of the menu has been outstanding. We have yet to have any other entrees (it's mostly pub grub) but the steak sandwich was off-the-charts good. The wings brined in beer were killer. This place is a great respite on our way to and from Fenwick. It was an oasis yesterday with the hours of Memorial Day traffic to negotiate. Well done.

They were short staffed but the manager came over and said sit wherever you like. Maybe a sign…read morewould have made it easier. The manager brought us menus and explained again they were short staffed and the server would be over. As busy as the server was, she offered suggestions on drinks and food. The burgers, wings and tacos were all good. My friend thought the tacos were a little spicy so the server brought her more lime creme. It's your typical pub with tvs a bar and some very comfortable sitting against the wall. All staff was very friendly and I was very impressed with our very overworked server. That smile never left her face. The manager stopped by a few times also which was also nice!

Amazing atmosphere and friendly staff. The food was amazing and fresh. Our friends got the fried…read moreshrimp and said the shrimp was so tender and super tasty. My crab cake was seasoned perfectly. The Caesar salad had wonderful homemade dressing. Would definitely recommend.

I meet some friends for lunch here, my first visit to the restaurant. We sat at a table in the bar…read morearea and had a nice view of the river on a cold sunny day. Our service was good, very friendly and attentive. I ordered the fried corn bread and it was excellent! I also ordered a Caesar Salad with grilled shrimp and it was not very good. The lettuce was not the best and the shrimp was just okay. I ate the shrimp but left most of the salad. My friend ordered the fish and it was not great either, small and a bit dry. We did order some drinks, I had a raspberry crush and it was excellent. Over all I would some aspects high ratings and other not so much. Not sure I would choose to go back here except maybe during the summer to sit on the patio and have drinks and corn bread.

Overall had a great experience here and would suggest people stop in for themselves…read more We walked in a few nights before Christmas and it appeared to be just finishing a huge rush. Sat relatively fast and our server (forget his name) gave us a heads up that the kitchen was behind. We ordered then expecting to wait but the food came out very fast. Everyones meals were excellent, from the pork belly appetizer, burgers, seared fish sandwich, huuge hot dog, and nachos. Our server was very attentive and got us everything we needed quickly. Overall a very good experience and would go again when in town.

This is a very cool speakeasy place near the outlets. The interior is very cozy and the bar looks…read morenice. They have the outside dressed up with a vintage car. It is behind the Iron Hill Brewery (which recently closed), so that is the building in front you see from the highway. The Local has a varied menu with smash burgers, gourmet hot dogs, starters, and libations.

Another winner from SoDel! Great pizza - perfect crust and…read morefresh yummy toppings. We sat near the bar at a high top. Quick service and nice ambiance. Busy but not hectic. Our server was quick and pleasant. Will definitely be back next time we're outlet shopping.

The service was great and the food was awesome. I enjoyed the atmosphere of the dining room. I got…read moreto try some different cocktails and I enjoyed them with pizza and meatballs! I was able to quietly sit and enjoy it by myself without excessive noise from the bar or other tables.