Grain H2O gets a pretty bad rap, so I was a little nervous when my friend and I planned to meet here, but it wound up being okay. During the pandemic, I've only been eating outdoors, so when a storm ruined our other plans, we opted to go to Grain because they have a covered patio that remains open in the rain. They do not take reservations, but we were seated on the patio immediately on our arrival. The atmosphere was a bit loud through some combination of rain hitting the tin roof, live music (which was lovely, but a bit loud), a rowdy group of middle-aged men at the bar, and a barking dog ("well-behaved" leashed dogs are permitted on the patio). A lot of reviewers mention bad/slow service; we actually were greeted promptly and all of our food was brought out really quickly --- to the point that we were still eating our appetizer when the entrees came out. We were given our correct order, though they did initially try to give out appetizer to the table next to us. Our waiter was masked, but the mask was clearly not appropriately sized for his face because it kept sliding beneath his nose, and he'd grab it to pull it up, which in retrospect is not much better than just not wearing a mask... I appreciate that their beer menu comes with a grid rating the beers on sweet to bitter, malty to fruity kinds of scales. However, Dogfish 60 Minute was placed on the sweet side, which didn't make any sense to me --- so I'm not sure how accurate it actually is. Food-wise, the roasted brussels sprouts with balsamic glaze and parmesan were tasty. For our entree, we both chose the citrus and avocado salad, which was decent though overpriced. It's mostly greens with a little bit of mandarin orange, 1/4 of an avocado, a handful of sliced almonds, and two fried balls of goat cheese. The dressing just tasted like oil to me, but the goat cheese and mandarins added enough flavor. I'm in no rush to return, but it is nice to have an option for outdoor dining in Delaware that is available rain or shine. read more

Met up with some friends here on a Friday night and it was pretty good. I would go back. Pro's - Has a lot of parking - on a Friday night this can be packed though - Nice outdoor seating - Band playin on a Friday night - Bartenders were friendly - Food was good Cons - Currently has staffing issues like most places, so had an hour wait even though many tables were available. They did this for valient reasons though as they didnt want people to wait too long to get their food - Music was so loud it was hard to talk to friends at the same table - We got someone else's food, which was pretty close to what we had ordered, so not sure what happened to their food Food: - I had the boneless wing with buffalo sauce. These were good and not too spicy -The brussels sprouts were great -Friend had the nachos and she said they were really nice -Another person had salmon which looked good. read more

Been there a dozen times maybe one or two times were halfway decent the rest was so bad bartenders are very unefficient I mean very very unefficient with bad attitudes takes you forever to get anything nobody comes back to check on you if you're a local that goes there all the time they will Converse and forget about you the food is subpar for any restaurant the bathrooms are scary to go in never clean read more

I wanted the food to be just a bit better but everything else makes this a 4 star. Service was way good. And the atmosphere was perfect. We hiked around Lums Pond then came here for the first time. They let our dog sit on the front porch with us and they brought her water! We basked in the only sun since last November and just adored the moment. The restaurant is fun and beautiful. Overlooking the marina, you can sit and just chill. My wife got the turkey burger--it's not turkey breast btw. But it was pretty good and the tots, God bless places that do tots right--and they do! I got the shrimp and grits. It was okay. The shrimp was a bit shrimpy and there was no heat to the dish at all, even thought it touts jalapeños, maybe they ran out. But it was a good brunch. Side note on the Bloody Mary: this thing is loaded! It came with a whole beef jerky slab. Darn good drink. Over all, we will most definitely be back but maybe I'll stick to the classics, crab pretzel and burgers read more

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So before going here I read the reviews and they seem to have a lot of mixed reviews, especially about the service. I decided I wanted to give them a fair shot. Eating outside had a beautiful view, live music and corn hole games to play. The place was packed, which personally I like when a place has a good crowd, the only down side was that the live music was way too loud, see I'm one that likes loud music but this, almost unbearable. My table had 6 people and honestly if almost felt we were eating alone because If we wanted to have a conversation, we were screaming. Our server, she was fine. She wasn't bad by any means but she wasn't anything to run home and share about. Everything on the menu sounded really good and I tried to peak around other tables to see how it actually looked. Our table got the nachos, they were very unique I'd have to say. Good! But different, which I like. I would order them again. I decided to order the BBQ chicken flat bread. The presentation of the dish was amazing! A little spicy, a little tangy and the right amount of savory. The chicken itself I thought was cooked nicely but I'd have to say just slightly over done. Which I feel tends to happen a lot on pizza. I personally didn't drink here but from what my table had, this place seems to have a nice selection and local beers on tap. Okay okay let's end this review. Location: kinda out in the middle of nowhere Atmosphere: great! Loved it Service: just normal Live music: Too loud Food: great for gourmet burgers/nachos and flatbreads Solid 4 out of 5. I want to come back given this review was written a few months ago but forgot to post it. Once it gets nicer outside I will be back to update this review. read more

Grain H20 - BBQ Chicken flatbread - American Near Me - Bear, Delaware

OUTSTANDING!!! We have been to GRAIN H20 a few times for lunch or dinner and they never disappoint... For the past two years, we went to their New Year's Eve bash both times the food and service we AMAZING for the price you got an open bar, hors d'oeuvre, dinner, Champagne toast, and band/DJ. Both times we had a BLAST. This year sadly my husband got sick and when I called and spoke to Tyler (manager) he fully refunded my ticket that small gesture was completely surprising and because of that they now have a customer who will be back for sure. The staff is top-notch and provides some of the best service I have ever seen... Kudos to Tyler and the staff that worked New Year's Eve thank you so much for an amazing service!! Definitely worth a visit!! read more

Second time visiting for food and drinks. The good: found parking spot, beer and alcohol selection, sweet potato fries, burgers, music. The bad: service, management and kitchen. Our wait for a table was much longer than expected; our waiter who was training a new staff member disappeared for 20 minutes or so; the burgers took close to 50 minutes to deliver; the flatbread pizza took even longer! And the "BBQ chicken" was non existent. In between we asked for the manager and no one showed up. We went to find her and when she (Christine) arrived at the table she said no one contacted her - not my problem. She checked the seating log and seemed to be satisfied with the food delivery wait time and in fact said if we don't like the wait, we should not come back. WTF?!! Telling us not to come back!! We got a discount but it was not nearly worth the aggravation. I was reminded by a reader that the band was impacted by power issues and stopped and started several times. Not their fault - they were good. Place bad. Based on the other reviews I'm glad we paid cash. Sounds like wait staff is fudging receipts to increase tips. Just saying... read more

I would give this place zero stars if I could. Their website says they close at 11pm--we get here at 7:30pm, there's a sign by the host stand that says they're closing early at 9pm. WELL, I guess the staff had enough business for the day bc they changed the sign to "last call for food at 8pm, closing at 8:30." We ordered drinks and food in a timely manner. The staff was unfriendly the entire time; not just to us, but other patrons. And the best part is, one out of the two dinners that were ordered "didn't make it through the kitchen." So I spent about $100 for sh*t service, watching staff do all of their closing duties, and no dinner. I've been here pre-covid and it was awesome. Now, I obviously don't feel the same. I won't be returning. read more

The food was simply delicious, the service fast and efficient, and the outdoor seating was lovely with perfect weather. The sweet potato fries were the best with a yummy dipping sauce. I look forward to returning! read more

We dined here to celebrate my grandson 21st birthday. We had food and cocktails most of us complained the drinks were watered down for the cost. People that got the burgers liked them but that big ass crab pretzel they promote NOT WORTH IT no taste, no crab just cheese and all dry dough the Brussels sprouts were over cooked not good. Our waiter was great and accommodated our party of 12. Sorry I can't say anything good about the food. We sat outside which I prefer not to cause I don't like eating with dogs and cats.. I'm just saying it's not for me. Ambiance outside is great around the marina with the water and boats I just wished it was a little different setting. read more

The service was great and the food was OK. The menu rarely changes. It's good bar food. Overall the cleanliness is severely lacking. Flies and nats everywhere, DEAD bugs left on the walls for all to see, and ants on the counter tops. They need to do a huge cleanup. I've been coming here for years and it has slowly gone downhill in that department. read more

Grain H20 - American Near Me - Bear, Delaware

slow service and cold food every time. my waiter was nice tonight though. i've had better experiences with crab fries at a restaurant on main street next to walgreens .. read more

Got the OMG smash burger it was burnt and not that great. Food is over priced. Took 30 mins to be seated and 15mins to get our drinks

This place is tucked away and allows you to separate yourself from the hustle and bustle of the day, situated right next to the marina. I've only had a few drinks there, but I'd return purely because of the location and outdoor seating! read more

It was a slow early evening and I just stopped in for some appetizers and a beer. Service was slow and I got the impression the wait staff was doing me a favor servicing me. The appetizers were bar food quality and over priced. read more

My husband and I visited this restaurant for lunch on a trip to check out the Summit North Marina. It was a true "dog day of summer," (90 degrees), and we were accompanied by The Dog, so we got to sit outside on the patio. Luckily, there was shade and a slight breeze, making it just bearable. After being shown to our table by a friendly hostess, our server, Taylor, arrived with two glasses of ice water and a dog bowl filled with same. It was so appreciated. I ordered the Citrus Salad and my husband ordered the Salmon BLT sandwich. My salad was delicious with two fried goat cheese balls, avocado slices, mandarin orange segments, and a sprinkling of sliced almond slices on a bed of mesclun lettuce with just the right amount of citrus dressing. My husband said the salmon was perfectly cooked, flaky and moist, the bacon crisp, and the toasted multigrain bread was high quality. The sandwich came with homemade potato chips. So good! Taylor was an excellent server, helpful, friendly, and attentive. She visited our table 4-5 times, and we felt well-cared for and content. We were very happy with our experience and would definitely return. read more

Grain H20 - American Near Me - Bear, Delaware

Not very good service, bartenders aren't happy. Food service is poor ..consistently have to ask for napkins, condiments, silverware, etc. Food is ok and good selection. People are deaf at grain...the music, bingo, and trivia wat 119 decibels as seen on their ceiling decibel meeter is deafening. Avoid this place if you want to talk with anyone or want to feel welcomed by their staff read more

Have been here before and enjoyed it.. however today's experience was one of the worst experiences I've ever had! We were seated and waited over 10 minutes, then when approached asked for drinks, another 15 minutes, ordered appetizers came With No Plates! I generally eat my food not In napkins! They were never cleared when we finished! Husband order a Black and Tan; it is St Patrick's Day..they did not have the correct ingredients..? Ready to leave ; got check sat another 15 minutes.. Unacceptable...Our waitress just needed more training.. read more

I love this place. Customer service is outstanding waitresses and bartenders are friendly. Food is good prices are reasonable.

I have been to this location a few times now and each time has been a pleasant experience with good food and a view!! It is on the pricier side so it's definitely a splurge kinda night when you come here. I always get a grapefruit crush because that's my favorite drink and you can tell they use fresh grapefruit juice with a good amount of alcohol. My boyfriend was checking out their list of beers they had (which was a lot) and our waitress was very helpful and knowledgeable to help direct him towards a beer he would like based off his usual preferences. They also offer tester taste glasses so you don't have to buy a whole cup and not know if you like it. Right now I believe their menu is smaller in reference to COVID-19 , and they have some things set up as well for that (hand sanitizer, 6ft distance stickers, mask enforced unless at the table, etc). Their crab nachos are a must try because the wonton chips are addicting and the combination of the cheese, crab and scallions is delicious! This visit I got the hula bowl and my boyfriend got the lobster roll. My hula bowl was scrumptious, it came presented so delicately and visually appealing which always adds to the experience and I just went all in and mixed it together and it was divine! All the textures complemented each other so well and the meat was so flavorful, and the sauces was just enough to make this dish perfect. I was truly impressed and not expecting it to be so good and filling! The lobster roll is a Connecticut style roll with just butter which is our personal favorite with side Caesar salad. The roll could've had more lobster meat but overall it was exactly what you want in a roll, perfectly toasted bun with lobster meat doused in melted butter. No overpowering spices or added lettuce/fluff in it, just what you want. The salad was also a decent size for a side salad. Overall it was another pleasant experience which left us still wanting to come back, especially when it gets nicer out to enjoy the view of the water! read more

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First of all. I usually go out and try each places Pretzels.the service was ok, but we got a table for 3 outside with no one there. They told us a 30 minute wait.The pretzel was ok, you just got to put some cheese on it (it's good). The prices isn't really high, 50 dollars for food that wasnt that good. read more

Pros: outdoor seating 6' apart, fans, good beer selection, tender salmon, Cons: slower drink service, bland dish Went here yesterday evening and was happy to see a good distance between the tables (during COVID), and all the servers wearing masks. They were friendly and checked in several times, but didn't have excellent service. The other customers wore them too, until they sat down. We had a pretty good beer selection, but mostly main-brand labels. Not very many local beers or craft beers. I had the Salmon over qiunoa/edemame/kale. it came in the right amount of time, not late, not early. The salmon was well cooked, and crisp, but it was lacking flavor. The quinoa mix also was bland. It could have used a lemon glaze or vinaigrette to help give it a kick. The most flavorful thing was the feta that came with, but i don't understand why it was in little cubes. My friend had the Impossible burger, and he described it as 'just a burger.' read more

First time here visiting from New York and I must say, the service and food-excellent!! The fries with crab meat, cheesesteak egg rolls and old bay wings were delicious! Sat indoors but outside live music was available. Our waitress was a delight and we had a great time. Thank you! We will be back. read more

We came here for lunch on April 8. It was chilly and the deck wasn't open yet. I asked the server if they could make a Pain in the Ass, strawberry daiquiri and pina colada mixed together. If you have had that you know they are in the same glass, but not actually mixed together. She brought me a strawberry daiquiri and pina colada totally mixed together. Ok, I guess I need to be more specific. We started with poutine which was decent but was just melted cheese, not cheese curds. I ordered the fried chicken, because I have a thing for it, without realizing it came with more potatoes. I hardly ever eat potatoes and now we have too many potatoes! RJ ordered the blackened grouper sandwich which was fried not blackened. We ended with a chocolate mousse dessert that desperately needed whipped cream! It was a good effort. read more

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Great outdoors view! We came here around happy hour on a Friday. At the time we came, we sat ourselves outside in the covered patio. Our waitress was attentive and suggested some appetizers. We ordered the drinks that were featured but it was too sweet for me. Some of the appetizers were good, my favorite was the nachos. The fried pickles were good too. Overall, great spot to stop by and get a drink while you get the enjoy the view of sail boats. There is also a parking lot and plenty of parking. read more

Not a bad spot if you are looking for some place in the area. They do have a lot of options for vegetarians. The spring and summer offers dining outside near the marina. Sometimes live music as well. read more

Grain H20 - Plant based veggie burger - American Near Me - Bear, Delaware

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I found out about this place on Facebook. Decided to check it out. Has a outdoor seating and overlooks the Marina. Waitress was friendly and attentive in spite of the place being busy. They have a happy hour from 3-6. Food service was quick and delicious. read more

What a cool spot for a beer to bad the food is horrible. My son ordered the French dip ... The cheese was so old and dry on top it was embarrassing. My other son ordered the kids quesadilla, looked like they didn't even try... Was garbage. I had salmon BLT...it was fine. We aren't gourmet people but man I would be embarrassed as the chef to have that food coming out of my kitchen. Will not be back. read more

Been to Grain on Main St. alot. Only been to Grain H2O a couple of times. Each time it gets worse. We waited for an hour for a table on a sunday night. The food was underwheling again. I ordered wings and a side of veggies. The portion of veggies was sadly small and only had one tomato. The service was horrible. It took 15 minutes to get water and our order to be taken. I will not be coming back to eat. It is in a great location, at the summit marina. As a "watering hole" it is a great place to drink. Good atmosphere and live bands. Awesome view as long as you can deal with drubk boaters. read more

Recently, I went to Grain and had the worst dining experience and manager interaction ever. Hanna, our server, was nice. We informed her of one one of the appetizer plates being dirty. When we opened the wrapped silverware. There was visible food on the knife. Again, we informed Hanna. We ordered cheesesteak egg rolls, margerita flatbread pizza, and crab nachos. The egg rolls were delicious! The pizza had great flavor but was cold in the center. The thing that put us over the edge. There was a long piece of straight brown hair in the nachos. Hanna gave us a choice of remaking the food or comping the check. We asked to speak with a manager. Katie, the "manager", approached us in an aggressive manner. We informed her of the dirty plate/silverware, delicious eggrolls, but hair was in the nachos. She barely reacted to the hair. We received an "Oh, I'm sorry." My friend said "the nachos were ice cold". Katie said "I find that hard to believe." She was fixated on the pizza, but not about hair in the food. My friend tried to say it was a figure of speech, but Katie was cutting her off. My friend asked, "Are you going to let me speak?" Katie replied, "No"! To say we were shocked is an understatement. I have never experienced such disrespectful unprofessionalism from a "manager". Katie then walked off & comped our meal. She gave us a coupon or something which we gave to a young couple because none of us will ever return! I have pictures of the dirty silverware and hair from the food. read more

This restaurant has great food, great location and a great drink list! Also great for kids! They even have high top high chairs for their high top tables. Today was the 3rd time my husband and I have been to this location and all 3 times were great! There's a kids menu and a changing table in the restroom. I don't know why so many people are complaining! Check this place out if you have the opportunity. The outdoor space is awesome too. read more

Usually, Im very pleased with the food here however, today is somewhat different. Ordered the honey wings for my meal choice and received only drums with my order...I HATE drums. I asked the waitress why and she said she didn't know. She did not even bother to inquire. I seen other orders being delivered to tables with flats and drums; not sure why my order was different. She then decided to disappear from our table for the remainder of our time there until it was time to present the check. Im not happy with this visit at all. Needless to say it ruined my experience. Im not sure if I will return. read more

Ordering carryout is frustrating: Waitstaff generally frowns when orders are called in on the phone but a service fee is charged if a pickup order is placed through the website. Additionally, no carryout orders can be placed at all Friday-Sunday. I've never heard of such a thing before. I've stopped giving them my business as a result. read more

A quaint little spot off the beaten path. Built right on a hill overlooking a marina, Sadly the view from most of the bar isn't as great as they would have you believe. Even right at the outer edge of tables which are always packed, the view kinda sucks. They always seem to have an incredibly long wait time. Over an hour on weekends and it doesn't make sense because when you look around you see empty tables here and there, and the waiting area is small so you may end up standing around waiting... This is a huge turnoff and they need to get their proverbial sh*t together or risk losing repeat business. Last time I went they said it would be an hour and 20 min wait time. The same as my previous venture here.. I was ready to just leave at that point because I was hungry but we went inside and luckily landed two seats at the bar. It seems at this place if you don't get in at the bar you're screwed. They do have live music playing on weekends. On my first night here however they had the ambient music playing over the live band. Hopefully that doesn't happen to often. Even the band got annoyed by this. The food is standard bar food. Burgers, sandwiches, nachos, wings. The nachos are "ok" i guess. A bit gooey. Its like they slapped on slices of american cheese and threw it in a microwave. The jalapenos aren't spicy, they're fresh and not bad but again not spicy. I think they would be better served using jalapenos from a jar but that's just my take. As it is I wouldn't recommend the nachos. The beers on draft are a decent selection. Hopefully they rotate them out occasionally. Happy hour they offer 2 dollar drafts which is nice if you can squeeze into the bar. They have a drink menu/chart which is useful in deciding what to order. All in all this place could use a lot of improvement, definitely need to get those wait times down. 1 hour wait? Even the cheesecake factory on a packed Saturday night doesn't make you wait an hour. I suggest calling ahead if you plan to come here and checking to see if they take reservations. I don't know if they do.. Unless waiting around for an hour while looking at empty tables or your smartphone suits you. But again if you're lucky you can grab a seat or two at the bar. Oh and the bathroom is small (mens room) There is one urinal and a toilet. On a busy night there is a line at the door. All in all I will come back again if only for the happy hour drink prices but This place isn't going to be my first choice for a dinner date, especially if I'm hungry. read more

Grain H20 - American Near Me - Bear, Delaware

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I didn't read any of the reviews prior to coming but after reading a few of them I have to say they are spot on. I really wanted to love this place. I would give this place 1 star if the manager hadn't come out and tried to make the best of the situation for us. Our party of 10 arrived at 11:15 on Father's Day so I expected it to be busy and it was. We anticipated a bit of a wait. None of us were really from the area, and we'd just finished an event in Bear and were famished. Got our name on the list at 11:22 (nearly 10 mins stood in line at the hostess podium) and sat in their waiting area. Got a text at 11:47 that our table is ready so we headed up front. We were seated and immediately welcomed by our server and quickly served drinks. We ordered right away. It was after 1 pm when our food arrived, ice cold. Not even warm with the whole "the plates are hot because your food has been dying under a heat lamp for 40 mins" warning. Nope. Cold. Like we got your nachos out of the oven and let them sit under the air conditioning for an hour before bringing them out to you cold. For comparison, I left half my nachos in the car accidentally for 30 mins when we got home, and they were warmer from being left in the car than they were when they were served to me. Their "OMG cheese sauce" is probably a lot better when it's warm and gooey than when it's coagulated with a bit of a chill. Nowhere on the menu does it say the nachos will come with a solid layer of jalapenos on them, which is kind of an important thing to add to the description if you ask me. In our entire party there was not a single person who wasn't disappointed and mildly disgusted by their tepid meals. The most disappointing meals were the fathers at our table. My husbands meal was lack luster and cooked wrong - egg described as over easy and came out looking like a play dough creation with no runny yolk in sight. If the food was hot and delicious, I wouldn't have minded as much that we waited OVER AN HOUR from the time of ordering to get it because the atmosphere wasn't horrible. If the food was hot and mediocre, I'd still give them three stars because the service was good and the manager did what she could to try and make it right. Overall though, I probably won't try this place again - even on a date night where we have plenty of time and it's just the two of us - because the beers are $7 and served in thimbles. read more

The food was not good, slightly higher prices but completely acceptable based on what you think you would get. The serving sizes are small, not well seasoned and did not taste good. The pork belly tacos were tiny and dry, as if they were reheated or sat out for a while before being served. The fish and chips is very small - not worth the money compared to what you usually get when you order. The Asian noodles were extremely sweet, also made from spaghetti noodles and not Asian noodles - over all not worth the money or any money at that because the food did not taste good. Service was polite and professional, that's about it. read more

Because it's close to home we keep going back, and regret it each time. I can't imagine making the same mistake again. Wait times have improved as the weather cooled, but expecting the same inefficiencies come summer. The food is hit or miss. Sometimes will come promptly, but with an error. Other times will take way too long, and still with an error. For a bar, it's fine. If your just going to have a few drinks, I see no issue, and the bartenders are great. It's if you're treating this as a restaurant that there are issues, and those issues are just far too many for me to return. read more

It's ok for some apps and a drink... but never make the mistake of going for brunch. We went there with friends and they gave me the wrong omelette, no big deal, I ask the waitress and she sent it back, came back with wrong order again, completely different than the first, but not even close to what I ordered. The mimosas where all orange juice, no alcohol at all. The eggs must be from those premix containers, they tasted like chemicals. Just a terrible experience. read more

Excellent! Service was great as our waitress was super attentive - made sure our drinks were full and the food was out pretty quickly. We came on Memorial Day so we thought it might be slower since it was so packed but they exceeded our expectations. The food was DELICIOUS. We had apps... cheesesteak egg rolls, crab fries, old bay wings, and crispy Brussels. So amazing and will definitely be back! read more

This was our first time at this location since it became Grain. Was always a nice hidden gem in past incarnations and continues to be one. All of the food was well prepared and arrived quickly. Drinks were good, prices were reasonable. No complaints whatsoever. read more