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    Earls Steak Sandwiches

    4.8 (55 reviews)

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    Mark H.

    I have to say, this is one of the most unexpected reviews I have ever posted. I had no idea that this place even existed when I was searching for a lunch option in Dover. A quick check of my yelp reviews indicated that Earl's steak sandwiches was an option worth investigating. So after a little bit of searching I found this place. A little bit out of the center of town but with plenty of parking, it was very accessible. When you walk into Earl's you are transported back to a 50s style roadside diner. I love the atmosphere and the people working there are very much invested and excited about their offerings. I found the staff to be funny, warm, and engaging. The young lady that waited on me was a pleasure. After she informed me about the specials I was compelled to order the fried chicken poutine even though that was absolutely not the reason I went to this place. If I had stopped at the fried chicken poutine, my rating would not only have been five stars but it would've been 5+ stars. This was one of the most enjoyable items I have ever had. It completely checked all my boxes. The french fries were crispy, the fried chicken was perfectly cooked and very tasty, the gravy was outstanding and not lumpy, the cheese curds melted beautifully, and the topping on this dish was the addition of several scoops of corn. Had I only known this, I most certainly would not have ordered anything else. And as you can see from the photo, there really are no additional words that need to be said. Earl should change the name of his restaurant to Earls fried chicken poutine restaurant. So the obvious question is why four stars? The name of the restaurant is Earls steak sandwiches, and I ordered a steak sandwich. Since that is the primary reason people will come here, the steak sandwich had more of an impact on my overall rating than the poutine. I am not saying the steak sandwich was bad, to the contrary, it was very good. The steak was flavorful, and certainly worth the money. But I have had five star steak subs at many places such as D'Alessandro's, Cleaver's, and John's roast pork. I know the difference between a four star and a five star steak sandwich. With just some minor changes the quality of this sandwich could improve dramatically and make Earl's a destination location. So I will be very specific. I ordered provolone cheese on my sandwich, and it was almost non-existent. There needs to be either a little bit less steak or a little bit more cheese to provide the proper balance. The steak was slightly over cooked, and just a bit dry. Having said that, the flavor was very good so just a little bit more attention will make a big difference. My last comment and probably the most important, concerns the roll. A perfect steak sub must start with a perfect roll. In Philly the best places use Amoroso rolls or they bake their own. There needs to be an element of crunch and texture with the roll. It also needs to be stable enough to absorb the juices but still maintain the ignorant integrity of the sandwich. Earl's suffers from the same problem that Bennett's sub shop has in Portsmouth. Their role is too soft and it does not provide the proper vessel for a steak sub of the highest quality. This is a pretty long review for fried chicken poutine and a cheesesteak. The reason I am doing this is because of two things. First, the chicken poutine is so freaking amazing that Earl deserves to be recognized for it. The second reason is that the staff and owners I have also put together a very high-quality steak and cheese sub that with very small adjustments could be a showstopper. I look forward to returning to Earl's and I sincerely wish them the best. They are a family owned operation that is clearly devoted to providing high-quality products and services.

    Joe K.

    My post from last week was removed , because, they said my experience at Earls steak was fake. I guess the photo of my bike outside your restaurant with the most unbelievably tasty sandwiches was fake too. Sorry the the folks of Earls for this

    Fatboy S.

    Would go 4.5 stars if available, but definitely closer to a 5 than 4. Got a cheesesteak, chicken Ceaser salad, and some cornbread. The cheesesteak was a 4 for me, but everything else was a 5. The customer service was fantastic ! They greet everyone when walking in the door and make sure you have a great experience- which I did. Will definitely come back when in the area.

    Jared C.

    Had Earl's steaks last night. Ordered the "Balboa", "Steak Fries", Roast Pork, and griddle cakes. Balboa and roast pork were both delicious. My wife's steak frites sandwich was unfortunately missing the cheese curds and the scallions. Griddle cakes were really good. I enjoyed the sandwiches but overall I'd say the place was a little too much $$$. A $14 sandwich better be one of the best I've ever had and they weren't. I'd go back for the Balboa and griddle cakes but I'm not in a rush. That said, I hope they do well as I'm a proponent of local small businesses.

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    Jeff K.

    Been here twice so far. Once for takeout and once for dine in. Food was excellent on both occasions. Their wings and sauce combos are spot on. I prefer the murder hornet sauce, spicy and sweet. Meal portions are just right, not huge but prices are appropriate for the size. My wife had shrimp tacos and loved them. My two year old who never finishes a meal, ate all of her chicken fingers. That says something right there. The service is fast, friendly, and they keep the place clean. Great to see a place like this, of this quality; so close to where we live.

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    I love the food,the decor, and the staff. We stop at Earls while traveling if we can!

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    Fresh tasty food. Clean and fun environment. Loved the deck of cards at the table. Happy to find this little place.

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