Best Casual Restaurants in Newark

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1. Iron Hill Brewery - Newark

4.6

Exceptional(1546)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Newark

Booked 23 times today

Welcome to Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant in Newark, where you'll find fresh handcrafted beers, creative yet informal New American Cuisine & friendly & attentive service in a casual, upscale atmosphere.We've been voted Best Overall Restaurant and Best Brewpub by the readers of Delaware Today. Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant is a non-smoking environment, with smoking allowed in designated outdoor areas only, however cigar & pipe smoking is prohibited. Reservations & "Call Aheads" are accepted for lunch & dinner seven days a week. We accept all major credit cards & are handicapped accessible.

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2. Santa Fe Mexican Grill & Bar - Newark

4.6

Exceptional(208)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Newark

Booked 16 times today

Discover an authentic taste of Mexico at Santa Fe Mexican Grill, nestled in the heart of Newark, Delaware. Whether you're craving traditional tacos, sizzling fajitas, or innovative fusion dishes, our menu brings a flavorful journey to your plate. We pride ourselves on using fresh ingredients, bold flavors, and offering a warm, vibrant atmosphere perfect for any occasion – from casual family dinners to celebratory events. With handcrafted margaritas and a variety of tequilas to choose from, Santa Fe provides the perfect escape for dining with friends, family, or colleagues. Experience Newark's premier Fun Mexican destination today!

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3. 322 BBQ | Hill Donut Co. & Pancake House - Newark

3.1

Good(5)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Barbecue • Newark

322 BBQ offers award-winning Texas-style barbecue, featuring slow oak-smoked brisket and a variety of delicious sandwiches and sides. Their menu also boasts house-made brioche donuts for a sweet ending, and their burgers were awarded 1st Place at the Burger Brawl Philly. Dine in, take out, or let them cater your next event – 322 BBQ is Newark’s go-to for mouthwatering barbecue and more."

4. Caffe Gelato

4.5

Awesome(1879)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Newark

Booked 15 times today

Relaxed atmosphere, vibrant bar, good wine cellar (Wine Spectator Award of Excellence), great food, delicious house-crafted gelato and house-crafted pasta. Guests may request a semi-circle booth for parties up to 8 (Max capacity is reduced due to pandemic restrictions), or a nice table. Outdoor seating is available and large groups may request a private room. Caffe Gelato celebrates its 17-year anniversary. For lunch, look forward to trying our pressed panini on fresh baked sea-salt and rosemary foccacia, the featured salads, or a house crafted pasta. At dinner try the Daily Salmon, Center-Cut Filet Mignon, or any of our 6 House Crafted Pasta dishes. Weekend Brunches feature omelets, crepes, poached eggs, and Creme Brulee French Toast. Favorite gelato flavors are Bacio (Chocolate Hazelnut), Crème Brûlée Toffee, Dark Chocolate, and Stracciatella (Chocolate Chip).

5. Home Grown Café

4.8

Exceptional(511)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Newark

Home Grown Cafe is an independently owned, award-winning, downtown Newark, DE staple, residing centrally on Main St. for over 23 years under founding owner, Sasha Aber. Matt McConnell leads an incredible staff and day to day operations. Award winning Executive Chef Andrew Thorne is the chef de cuisine who constantly pushes the envelope with locally made from scratch dishes of his own creations, as well as mentoring and showcasing our staff's talent. Home Grown has been named Best of Delaware Upstate for over two decades by Delaware Today readers including awarding the honor of Best Chef Upstate to Andrew Thorne (2022) Guests enjoy incredible service and made from scratch food for all dietary lifestyles, including carnivorous, vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-sensitive in a welcoming environment for all patrons. Colorful walls are adorned with local pop art. The bar features a large array of upscale spirits including house-crafted cocktails and mocktails, over 65 beers, and great wines.

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6. Ole Tapas Lounge & Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(923)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Tapas / Small Plates • Newark

Booked 7 times today

Ole Tapas Lounge & Restaurant is an authentic tapas restaurant specializing in seasonal tapas, Spanish wine & family style entrees. With a warm atmosphere & upbeat Spanish music, this vibrant restaurant will transport you to Seville, the capital of tapas.

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7. Valle Cucina Italiana

4.8

Exceptional(875)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Wilmington

Welcome to Valle Cucina, Delaware's best kept secret for over forty years! Our name suggests Italian, and it is the best around, but we are also known for our seven time "Best of Delaware" award winning 100% jumbo lump crab cakes, seafood dishes and the area's most amazing dry aged steaks. Valle also showcases a 100+ bottle wine list. Come as your are or formal, everyone feels at home. We take pride in our friendly service. Located in the Pike Creek Shopping Center, off Limestone Rd. Valle, opened in 1981 as a pizzeria and has become a must try. We are inviting you to experience what many have called their best dining experience.For special requests we suggest you call us 302-998-9999 so we can best serve you

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8. P.F. Chang’s - Christiana Mall

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3.3

Good(9)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Asian • Christiana

P.F. Chang’s is the first internationally recognized multi-unit Asian culinary brand to honor and celebrate wok cooking as the center of the guest experience. With roots in Chinese cuisine, today’s menu spans across all of Asia, honoring cultures and recipes from Japan, Korea, Thailand, and beyond. Each menu item offers a unique exploration of flavor, whether it’s a handcrafted cocktail, wok-fired lunch bowl, or celebratory multi-course dinner. Worldwide, P.F. Chang’s has more than 300 restaurants in 20+ countries and U.S. airports.

9. At The Rail

4.0

Excellent(615)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Newport

Indoor & Outdoor dining available. At the Rail offers a contemporary American cuisine with an array of creative menu items. Come enjoy hand-crafted cocktails at our dramatic antique bar from 1904 or enjoy an award-winning view from our Veranda deck, which overlooks our championship golf course. We're OPEN TO THE PUBLIC and we can't wait to welcome you. Our dress code is smart casual/country club casual, we ask that no hats be worn in the dining room during dinner.An Ala Carte Sunday Brunch is available from 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM weekly. (We no longer offer the Buffet Brunch) Please call ahead and make your reservations. Happy Hour is available Monday Through Friday 4PM-6PM (BAR AND DECK AREA ONLY)

10. MadMacs

4.2

Awesome(18)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Newark

Booked 5 times today

Our property boasts a comfort zone with a unique, casual dining experience, appropriate for all ages, but most importantly, simply delicious mac and cheese. Mad Macs will be offering a mouthwatering selection of creamy and browned to perfection mac and cheese. The mac is on center stage, but not to be missed is the decadent hand-formed burgers, plump juicy wings and the homemade soups.Menu highlights include sHoRt RiB mElT: double layer of Gruyere & Americana cheese w/ short rib on Texas ToastwE bE JaMMiN: Tomato jam, bacon aioli, smoked gouda on an onion poppy rollfLaNk sTeAk SaLaD: 12 hour Marinated flank steak, avocado, red onion, grape tomatoes, crumbled gorgonzola & balsamic vinaigrette

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Ansleigh
Philadelphia County •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Always an AMAZING experience at Homegrown! The food is delicious, the staff goes above and beyond, and it’s always a great time. They keep my girls and I coming back time after time!
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Home Grown CaféPrice: Moderate• American• Newark
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4.8
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Sarah
Philadelphia County •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
We had a lovely experience at this restaurant. We split the fried pickles and the big momma platter which comes with a variety of meats and two sides. we got the banana donut for dessert. Food was a little expensive but worth it. We'll definitely be returning in the future. We went on a Tuesday night and the restaurant was deserted. I'm sure it fills up more later/on weekends.
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322 BBQ | Hill Donut Co. & Pancake House - NewarkPrice: Moderate• Barbecue• Newark
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3.1
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Richard
Philadelphia County •12 reviews
5.0
Dined on Mar 17, 2025
Good Corned Beef and Cabbage for St. Pats Day. We will return.
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Iron Hill Brewery - NewarkPrice: Moderate• American• Newark
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4.6
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Cathy
Philadelphia County •13 reviews
4.0
Dined on Mar 11, 2025
My husband was very happy with his meal but I thought mine was blah. Possibly the least tasty meal I’ve ever had there. Since my husband was the birthday boy, I’m happy that he enjoyed his. My meal wasn’t bad, just not really good. And that is the standard I’m accustomed to at Caffe Gelato.
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Caffe GelatoPrice: Moderate• Italian• Newark
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4.5
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MarkVIP
New York City •14 reviews
4.0
Dined on Mar 8, 2025
Service was exceptional and food was very good. It was a bit noisy but overall a great experience.
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Santa Fe Mexican Grill & Bar - NewarkPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Newark
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4.6

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