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1. Firebirds Wood Fired Grill - Wilmington

4.6

Exceptional(3140)

Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • Newark

Booked 39 times today

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill is an American Restaurant and Steakhouse serving authentic wood-fired steaks, seafood, specialty cocktails and select wines. Join us for Happy Hour at the FIREBAR® or on the patio for drink specials and bar bites. We offer top-notch service and upscale dining at a modest price. Reserve Your Table with us today.

2. Columbus Inn

4.8

Exceptional(2434)

Price: Moderate

• American • Wilmington

Booked 19 times today

Columbus Inn has been reborn as a contemporary bar/restaurant that combines the best of both the old and new. Featuring seasonal Modern American menus with an extensive selection of wine, beer, and craft cocktails.Online Ordering and Delivery Options available through our website: www.ColumbusInn.net

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3. Banks' Seafood Kitchen & Raw Bar

4.6

Exceptional(4121)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Wilmington

Booked 5 times today

Banks' Seafood Kitchen & Raw Bar is a casual, upscale seafood eatery & hot spot on the river. Adjacent to the Riverwalk, Banks' Seafood Kitchen & Raw Bar has become THE place for lunch, dinner, cocktails, and late night in the City of Wilmington. The chic atmosphere, fresh raw bar, award-winning crab cakes, outstanding lobsters, and other imaginatively prepared seafood, great martinis, and 50 wines by the glass are some of the keys to an exciting experience.

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4. DiPaolo's Ristorante Italiano

4.7

Exceptional(2152)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Penns Grove

Booked 21 times today

At Di Paolo’s our journey began with our beloved grandparents, Maria & Albert Di Paolo, who humbly opened a family pizzeria and small grocery store known as Italian Kitchen. As the aroma of freshly baked pizzas and the taste of homemade sauce filled the air, they, along with our father, Michael Di Paolo, expanded, adding more seating to accommodate our growing clientele. Before long, the bustling atmosphere and the buzz of the satisfied customers prompted them to evolve into a full-fledged restaurant where families and friends could gather to enjoy well portioned Abruzzese meals and lively conversation, while being entertained with live music throughout the restaurant. What truly sets us apart is our commitment to treating every guest like family. Whether you’re a regular patron or visiting us for the first time, you’ll always be welcomed with open arms and genuine warmth. Come join us at Di Paolo’s, where good food and good company come together to create unforgettable memories.

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5. Iron Hill Brewery - Wilmington

4.6

Exceptional(2111)

Price: Moderate

• American • Wilmington

Booked 10 times today

Welcome to Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant, where you'll find fine handcrafted beers, creative yet informal cuisine, and friendly, attentive service in a casual, upscale atmosphere. We're passionate about producing distinctive, full-flavored handcrafted beers, accompanied by fresh–from–scratch New American cuisine in a comfortable, casual atmosphere. Our goal has always been to provide food and beer that is inspired, consistently crafted and presented by a knowledgeable and courteous service staff.

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6. Iron Hill Brewery - Newark

4.2

Awesome(1532)

Price: Moderate

• American • Newark

Booked 3 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.

7. Capers & Lemons

4.7

Exceptional(2040)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Greenville

Booked 32 times today

Capers & Lemons, is a restaurant serving modern versions of classic Italian fare. The dining room at Capers & Lemons seamlessly blends old and new into something all its own. The lighting and colors of the dining room evoke the sense of a classic Italian restaurant, while the decor is distinctly contemporary making diners realize this restaurant has its own vision. Many traditional Italian dishes can be found, with a small modern twist. Bright and flavorful antipasti, Wood-fire cooked pizzas, and hearty pastas are all here. Finally, stop in at happy hour to enjoy beer, wine or some signature cocktails. **A NOTE FROM THE RESTAURANT**Reservations are not required. We welcome walk-ins.Please contact us directly at 302-256-0524, if the desired reservation time is unavailable or the party size is larger than 6.Patio requests are acknowledged but not guaranteed. Even when requesting outdoor seating, we may have to accommodate you in our main dining room.

8. Home Grown Café

4.9

Exceptional(504)

Price: Moderate

• American • Newark

Booked 4 times today

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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9. The House of William & Merry

4.9

Exceptional(2286)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Hockessin

Booked 12 times today

The House of William and Merry serves contemporary American cuisine prepared from the freshest seasonal ingredients procured from local farms, providing casual fine dining at a reasonable price. Chef-owned by the husband and wife team, Merry Catanuto and William Hoffman, who live on the property, the restaurant is a remodeled farmhouse on the edge of central Hockessin. Dine in a comfortable home atmosphere in one of the two dining rooms, the porch, or the bar. When you arrive, you can see right into the all new, modern kitchen. Full bar service is available including wines by the glass, microbrews on tap, and specialty drinks. Or, take a walk around back to see the herb and vegetable gardens.Tuesday through Saturday we serve lunch and dinner. On Sunday, we serve brunch followed by a prix fix supper in the evening.

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10. Back Burner Restaurant

4.5

Awesome(1613)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Hockessin

Booked 16 times today

Over 40 years of Operation & Voted Best of Delaware several years in a row, our kitchen offers seasonal selections of contemporary American cuisine, interlaced with Italian and French influences that will please all who visit! Being located in historic Hockessin, DE, our cozy restaurant will make you feel right at home.; Whether you sit at the bar, in our fireplace room, or with a view of the kitchen!• Our Signature dishes include:- Pumpkin Mushroom Soup - Shrimp Léjon- Kennett Square Stuffed Mushrooms- House-made Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes- Fresh Fish- Featured Game- Featured Steaks • The Back Burner is the perfect choice for celebrating all occasions. We offer passion, perfection, and unsurpassed quality in everything we do.Our private Fire Place Room can accommodate groups from 15-28 people. • Featuring Nightly Specials & Daily Happy Hour! Call For Larger Groups• For additional info, please contact our Dining Room Manager at 302-239-2314 or email: event@backburner.com

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Julia
New York City •30 reviews
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
Food tasted fine. But bread, soup, appetizers and entrees came out lukewarm instead of hot. Disappointing experience.
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Terrain Cafe – Glen MillsPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Glen Mills
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4.4
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Lynnvip
Philadelphia County •70 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Wonderful service Didn’t feel rushed at all Wonderful food and cocktails!
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The LovePrice: Expensive• American• Rittenhouse Square
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4.8
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Laurievip
Los Angeles •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
We were greeted, seated and then treated to a lovely dining experience. We started with a couple of the specialty cocktails-Romarin and Nouveau Basilic: their pour was generous as our drinks lasted through our meals. A bonus of a basket of bread was brought to our table, such a rarity! Baguette, sourdough and what seamed a seasonal bread with cranberry and walnuts with beurre---seemed such a treat! Our waiter was attentive and made well informed dinner suggestions after asking us our preferences and we enjoyed the beef bourguignon; duck a l'orange and roasted chicken. Parc has made our top 10 list of places to eat while in Philly!
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ParcPrice: Expensive• French• Rittenhouse Square
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4.8
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Tannis
Philadelphia County •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
We enjoyed our time here. It definitely the time to make a reservation!! We each had 2 of the specialty cocktails & they were delicious! Got the nutcracker old fashioned, fireside chat, snowglobe spritz and an Ornament globe. We got the fried pickles as an appetizer to share which were good. lightly coated to go with the spicy aioli! for our entrees, we got the lasagna burger (which sounds crazy but definitely taste like it) and the parisian sandwich which was fried chicken with a brie&cranberry aioli, gruyere cheese, apples on a croissant bun! their menu states that 20% gratuity is automatically added and then they charge a credit card processing fee as well.
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Craftsman Row SaloonPrice: Moderate• American• Old City
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4.6
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Carminevip
Philadelphia County •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Decent wine and beer list. We were bummed they were out of one of their special selection wines, but overall a really good experience.
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Firebirds Wood Fired Grill - WilmingtonPrice: Moderate• Steakhouse• Newark
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4.6

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20 restaurants available nearby

1. Firebirds Wood Fired Grill - Wilmington

2. Columbus Inn

3. Banks' Seafood Kitchen & Raw Bar

4. DiPaolo's Ristorante Italiano

5. Iron Hill Brewery - Wilmington

6. Iron Hill Brewery - Newark

7. Capers & Lemons

8. Home Grown Café

9. The House of William & Merry

10. Back Burner Restaurant

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