Mediocre at best. Dishes are trying to do too much . Gazpacho has an overwhelming bacon/smoke flavor. Chicken was so dry we sent it back. And the response from the owner when our complaints were issued was an F. You. Don't bother going here read more

Awesome dinner experience. Snagged two seats at the bar the week of our trip. I feel like usually when you sit at the bar the bartender is too busy making drinks that you are kind of an afterthought. Well not here, the bartender did an incredible job helping answer questions and giving recommendations. We started with the asparagus soup and ceviche. Both awesome, soup has a neat presentation. For the main course we got the ravioli which was super and two soft shell crab that come with a great miso crema sauce. For dessert, we had mascarpone! Fabulous restaurant, would highly recommend to anyone. read more

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My husband and I went to Heirloom for our anniversary this past Thursday. We had the Jasper Hill Farm cheese board, seared scallops, and glazed pork chop. Everything from start to finish was phenomenal. The cocktails were little works of art. The Fall decorations were cozy and festive. Our waiter was attentive and made excellent suggestions. The music was on point. Thank you for making our night so special! read more

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Food was absolutely amazing and the service was second to none! So friendly and attentive! We sat in the front room which is so charming. We ordered the chicken dumplings appetizer which they said was new on the menu - a must have! The mix of flavors were spot on - just exceptional! read more

Excellent dining experience in Lewes. The food was terrific and the cocktails were very nice.

I would strongly like to voice my concern about the ethicasy of the Lewes, DE Heirloom Restaurant. I had made reservations through Yelp; however, my wife became quite ill prior to our being able to take advantage of the opportunity to dine there. I tried to contact the restaurant early in the day to cancel; however, they neither answer their phone nor take a message prior to opening! I did finally reach a real person about 1/2 hour prior to our scheduled arrival to cancel only to find out several days later that they charged me $50. Now, I will dispute that charge, but when I called the restaurant to discuss that charge, the person I spoke with was quite disrespectful. Despite how good the food there might be, I will never go back there again. read more

Great food. Seasonally changing menu with a focus on local ingredients. Service and seasonal cocktails also wonderful.

Very Impressive! Food: They started us off with a generous slice of still slightly warm homemade sourdough bread with creamy butter - OMG! Saliva glands fully engaged we next partook of a fig & fennel salad and a perfectly cooked (extremely tender) charred Atlantic octopus. The salad was unique to my experience and very tasty. The octopus... where to begin... How about flippin' amazin'?! While I might quibble with how well the accompanying elements (i.e., crispy fingerlings, blistered shishito peppers, toasted peanuts, pea shoots, peanut romesco) complemented the octopus... let's keep some perspective... Jiminy Crickets! It's perfectly grilled octopus!!! Let's just consider all of that other stuff as ... palate refreshment - whatever! Can I have another tentacle, please? - How often do you hear that line, hmm? And now we arrive at the main course, the Halibut. Again, let me offer my compliments to the chef for a perfectly cooked and generous portion of halibut. I applied a little pressure to the top of the fish, and it politely broke down into glorious individual flakes of tender flesh - wonderous! With this dish, the sweet corn bisque was a perfect complement. My only quibble was the fish was slightly salty (over seasoned) to my palate. Ambiance: A quaint intimate home converted into a restaurant. There's also a large outdoor patio area should the weather suit you. Service: The staff was spot on in their service all evening. The pace of the meal, the wine service... everything flowed seamlessly. Bravo! The summary judgement (broken down): The bread, salad & proteins and service = 4.5 - 5.0 A couple of minor quibbles with the dish composition and seasoning = -0.5 Did I mention they take reservations in a town/area seemingly systematically opposed to offering their customers this service? = +0.5 and round up! Result: 5.0 Conclusion: We are eagerly looking forward to exploring more of their menu and trying one of their 5-course wine pairing dinners. read more

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Undoubtably, the most creative menu in the area and the food does not disappoint! We've enjoyed salads, various appetizers and entrees and always look forward to our next reservation. A true dining delight. read more

Super overpriced and chicken was overdone. Was also not impressed with the presentation. The blistered tomatoes were more like stewed in texture and the vegetables didn't taste fresh. The dish overall was tasty but absolutely not worth the price. Update: I think my review was quite clear in that all together, the dish tasted fine. That doesn't mean the chicken wasn't overdone and the vegetables not quite "farm fresh" to my taste. But OK, owner. I'm lying. Have it your way read more

Absolutely exquisite dinner out on the patio. Caitlin provided excellent service including wonderful tips on the menu. The octopus appetizer was delicious and tender. The fettuccine entree was outstanding. Truly a multi dimensional flavor experience. The blueberry combined with the creamy ricotta was perfect. The sunflower seeds added a fun crunch. Craft beer selection is impressive as are the wines by the glass. Oh, and the bread! How can I forget the delicious, hearty bread crusted with pearls of goodness? Please do not miss an opportunity to eat at Heirloom. This is a true gem! read more

Heirloom - Fettuccine entree - New American Near Me - Lewes, Delaware

I went here with my parents, and the experience was spotty, but good overall. Issues started with arrival, where they hadn't recorded the reservation (My mom is super organized, and even remembered the name of the person she'd talked to, so I'm sure she made it). Two ladies were serving as hostesses, and they just repeated, "We don't have the reservation," and looked at us blankly without offering anything further. They seemed like teenagers; teens gonna teen. It fell to me to ask, "OK, well, can you seat us anyway?" They could. And the server at the table was superb. The food was excellent, too, but there was a hiccup with the drinks. We ordered from the cocktail menu; my mom's wasn't to her taste so she sent it back (I know, I know) and asked for a regular martini, specifying "with an olive." What came back had no olive and ... was not apparently a martini. "I don't think there's any vermouth in this," she whispered. I thought she was just being picky, so I asked for a sip ... and Oh. No. The drink stank like a chemical factory. This was clearly the railest of rail booze, stuff we didn't even drink *in college.* She'd ordered a martini and gotten Aristocrat (?) vodka (?!) in a martini glass. When the server asked how she liked the drink, she said it was fine, but she didn't touch it. Still, it's easier to dwell on the problems than the upsides, and this was a nice restaurant overall. You're not likely to find better in Lewes or nearby. read more

As always a great experience. From being greeted at the door with a smile and our welcoming server. Food delicious and creative , presented nicely. A great relaxing evening with family. Not hard to understand why Heirloom has the wonderful reputation that it has. read more

Had dinner with my wife, son and his girlfriend. It was my second time eating there and it did not disappoint once again. Our server Zach was excellent as was the food. A must stop in Lewes. We even had a local celebrity at the next table. Let me just say he brews the best beer in the country. read more

A small gem of a place in Lewes Delaware. The menu was thoughtful, beautifully plated and creative. Beautiful space, great staff, and service. Definitely worthy of its Michelin star nomination. This is one of the best I've experienced. read more

Food was great but in respect to price and highfalutin description, maybe 7/10. The real drawback was the pretentious waitress?? maybe she was just annoyed with our party but everyone at our table read it as such. read more

Found this place in yelp and saw the great reviews so I figured why not try it. Surely was not disappointed. Probably one of the best meals I've had in a while. The service was okay - took them a little while to get to us. But the atmosphere was beautiful. Was an extremely hot day so we sat inside, otherwise I would have totally sat outside on their patio. They started us off with their homemade sourdough bread and homemade butter - I wish bread wasn't so bad for you because I would have eaten 3 loafs of it!! The two of us split 3 apps and 1 entree. We got the heirloom tomato, buratta, tuna crudo, and pork chops. All were AMAZING. The heirloom tomato and burata came out first - both were just so delicious I wanted more. The pork chops and tuna crudo came out next. I've never had such a juicy and flavorful pork chop before. Overall amazing place - I would 100% come back to this place again. read more

Delicious food, wonderful service and ambiance! We were seated in a small room which was a perfect place to reconnect with dear friends.

We were "treated" to dinner here by friends. Frankly, we were unimpressed by our two meals. And the prices were extravagant. In fairness, our friends love this place. Different strokes for different folks, I guess. We won't be going back. read more

I loved everything about this place - food, service, vibe, value all everything you could expect and more. Never have I felt so comfortable yet amazed by each attention to detail. I could eat here every day if I could. The owner is the cherry on top of an outstanding meal. I can now live vicariously through her yelp comments to the crazy people who should be staying home and probably eating a lean cuisine. read more

Heirloom - This is Eli. Who doesn't love a golden retriever puppy?! - New American Near Me - Lewes, Delaware

We also dined last evening. We had dear friends visiting and were looking forward to a wonderful dinner. I selected the restaurant. Service was a bit slow but we didn't mind. The entrees were good but not outstanding. Three of us had the pasta which was good but not great for sure. The flank steak was good but served with two one inch fingerling potato's which was embarrassing. One very small piece of bread per person which arrived about 30 minutes after we were seated. The wine "pour" was not generous by any means. I also had the rhubarb pie/cake and it was horrible. Our friend had the salted caramel tart and enjoyed it. All in all, not the special dinner we had hoped for. Disappointing. This my second visit to Heirloom and I will not return! read more

First time in Lewes and the only reservation we could get was at the bar. Turned out to be a wonderful experience, since Andrea, our bartender, made excellent recommendations for what to eat and how to eat it, savoring the farm to table ingredients of each dish. Attentive waitstaff, delicious food, and memorable culinary experience. We had the tile fish and the scallops. So many complex, harmonized, unique tastes in each dish to make you just melt with pleasure. Dessert: deconstructed peach pie. Perhaps the most impressive to us was the perfect consistency of our food, not overly spiced or seasoned yet enough to highlight the fish itself. It's not often you leave a restaurant satiated by taste but not heavy or feeling overloaded. We'll be back! This is a destination. read more

Absolutely wonderful service and fabulous meal. The four goats cheese board was the best cheese board I've ever had. Tuna entree and soft shell crab entree special were very good. The ice cream sandwich dessert was the perfect finish. White sangria was light with with very fresh strawberries and mint. Our server Max was great as were the entire service team. I can't wait to go back. read more

This place was a gem of a find. While staying in neighboring Rehoboth, I stumbled upon this place and was so happy I did. The pasta special (cacio e Pepe) was the best rendition I'd ever tried. Also tried the steak special that night. Not only was it gorgeous, but it tasted just as good as the pasta dish my guest had. The service was also excellent and it was an all around wonderful fine dining experience. Can't wait to go back to Delaware just to eat here again. read more

Heirloom - The steak and pasta dishes. Awesome! - New American Near Me - Lewes, Delaware

Best meal of the week. We are suckers for amazing ingredients. Heirloom has great service, charming ambiance, innovative recipes and clearly prioritizes top notch ingredients. We visited the area for a week and this is best dinner we had by far. Well worth the price. read more

I had to update just to say all the great things again. We celebrated our 33rd Anniversary and had a truly memorable meal. It's the little things that make the difference. The strip steak had two different sauces that were each sublime. The pearl onions and corn "garnishes" were unbelievable. I know some say it's expensive, but when the better "Restaurant Group" restaurants are getting $22-28 per entrée, the sort of experience you get at Heirloom suddenly seems like a value. (And I'm kind of digging the idea of owner Meghan becoming the Soup Nazi of Lewes, DE.) read more

Food was excellent; decor was quirky and reminded us of grandma's house with lovely dishware and interesting wall pieces. Service was uneven at best. Long wait for drinks, then for first course. When drinks did arrive only three of four came and then the fourth after a long wait. Same for appetizers. Entrees arrived 2 by 2 and were delicious, although one of four was cold. One of the waitresses delivering an entree slammed down the plate on the table. Bottom line, for a restaurant aiming to be high end, the service did not hit that mark, or live up to the overall high quality food. Highlight of the night were the empanadas that accompanied the flank steak. And the cheese course was also lovely. On the fence about whether worth giving a second try or not; definitely some of the best food in the area. read more

Absolutely gorgeous food, service, and setting. Thank you to the people who make this all happen. We had an incredible dinner and I wish I could have suspended time to sit and enjoy everything you offer. read more

This review is totally overdue! It's our favorite place in Rehoboth/Lewes beach area... and we eat out a lot. Fresh, inventive, and great portions. Service is well trained. Cocktails are delicious. The bread and butter service is a nice way to start the meal! read more

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My husband and I celebrated our anniversary at Heirloom tonight. We live in Lewes and Heirloom is always our special occasion go to. As usual, everything was spectacular. We nibbled on the shishito peppers with our drinks before dinner and we now have a new favorite appetizer. I had the hanger steak and hubby had the tuna. Both were fantastic as always. Kudos to Meghan for the consistent excellence at Heirloom. read more

I am a local and trust me when I say I've had my share of trying restaurants in this town. I love food. Heirloom met all expectations of great food and service. I started with the roasted peppers (should be an appetizer) and they were amazing, even without the aioli sauce (I hate mayonnaise). They were absolutely amazing, please try them! My main course was the red snapper, absolutely flavorful!!! Ken (bartender), provided great service...he should be the face of this place. I wish every customer could experience the level of service Ken provided, then maybe the Yelp reviews on service wouldn't be as bad. Anyway, if you are looking for delicious food, great atmosphere...Heirloom is the place to try. read more

Heirloom - Red snapper - New American Near Me - Lewes, Delaware

We have eaten here a few times since my initial review and I have to say that any doubts I might have had about Heirloom are completely gone. This place is as interesting and diverse as one can find, and it's a treat every single visit. The wine selection is creative and the signature drinks delicious. Tonight we had dirty martinis and with dinner a lovely rose. Our appetizers were the perfectly sautéed shishito peppers, the mushrooms and the eggplant with yoghurt. We loved the soft shell crabs deep fried on a bed of greens. So succulent! And dessert -- pastry balls created from butternut squash. Really exceptional. Top it off with world class service from our server Angel, and a visit from one of the more energetic restaurant owners around (that's you, Meghan) and it was a really special night. Just what we wanted for our 33rd anniversary! Thanks for making it so special. This is five stars and worth every dime. read more

We went for dinner last summer and it was amazing - I was so thrilled to go again this summer when we were in town for a few days. Can't say enough about the ambiance, drinks, amazing food, attentive and kind service! Not just one of the best restaurants in DE but one of the best restaurants period. read more

This dark chocolate semifreddo dessert is the best dessert I've ever had in my life. Please don't skip out on dessert. Otherwise, everything else about the meal was perfect - service, dinner, ambiance. read more

Simply delicious food. We ate out on the patio due to Covid and tables were spaced perfectly. We started with the kale salad and the beet salad. Simply fresh ingredients with intense flavors. We had main dishes consisting of the rockfish, mushroom pasta and my favorite-Amish chicken with carrots and spinach phyllo. All of us agreed, the food was excellent at a fair price. Go-you will not be disappointed! read more

The owner is not open to suggestions or comments open the restaurant. She has been rude or very abrupt to me and other guests.

Heirloom is a local gem. The dishes are creative and extremely fresh - sourced from the local area with ingredients that are "in season". The space is just adorable. It is nice for a dinner to talk and meet up with friends, or celebrate a special occasion. They have a special dining room for parties which I thinks like a fun space to have a dinner party. read more

This was our first time eating at Heirloom. The food was great as was the atmosphere. The staff was very friendly and accommodating when it came to helping my 91 year old mom with her wheelchair into the restaurant. They even have a lift outside the restaurant and had someone waiting to assist us with it upon our arrival. We'll definitely be going back. read more

We were looking for a romantic spot to celebrate our 52nd Anniversary. We are snowbirds who live in Lewes for five months and Naples, FL for seven months, so we knew the existence of Heirloom. We mostly eat in Rehoboth Beach while summering here, but have sampled most of the Lewes restaurants. Thanks to Yelp, Heirloom came up first when I Googled "romantic restaurant near Lewes, DE." The reviews sounded good and the online menu seemed a winner, so I called for a reservation on the Monday night of our Anniversary. We like to stroll the quiet streets of the Historic District of Lewes, so we parked a few blocks away from the restaurant. A public parking lot and a bank parking lot were a lot closer if we had wanted that option. When we checked in with the hostess, we were seated at a cute little corner table, just the sort of intimacy that we were looking for. The converted old house has a nice layout for a restaurant and has been decorated tastefully. Our waiter Pat was friendly, helpful, and efficient. My wife enjoyed a nice glass of Cab, while I drank the restaurant's own sparkling water. The sourdough bread was excellent and fresh. I started with a beet salad with blueberries, greens, strawberries, oats, and a light dressing. It was a unique, nutritious, and delicious salad. We shared a tuna and a halibut entree. When I'm taking a break from my normally vegan diet, we often share two fish dishes, swapping plates frequently throuhout the meal. Both fish dishes were interesting, well-presented, and tasty. My wife preferred the halibut, I preferred the tuna, but both were good to eat. Since it was our Anniversary, we shared a mini lemon bundt cake with berries for dessert. It was sinfully good without being sinful. We couldn't have picked a better restaurant at the Delaware Seashore for this special meal. read more

This place is DARLING! An old victorian home converted into a beautifully styled restaurant- each room with a slightly different vibe. I could barely put my jacket down fast enough so that I could get a proper Instagram story (ha) before the restaurant started to fill up for the evening. Kind of a beachy cape cod feel with cool wallpapers, pretty antique looking furniture, and a collection of old-timey (but totally cool) plateware. It's very clear to me that every corner of this place was decorated with purpose and heart and it really set the tone for our evening. Pro tip: go while it's still light out so you can appreciate all the natural light flooding, and the bright colors of the decor and food! Cocktails: yes. Get one. Or two. They are lovely and crafted. I got a gin drink infused with sage and it made my heart flutter a little. Megan, the owner, also came over to introduce herself and pour us some complimentary champagne for my moms birthday! Very sweet touch! Food: the menu at Heirloom is straight out of a foodies dreams! It's local, seasonal, and colorful! We started with the housemade burrata- it was so perfect! The composition of this dish took up a good 15 minutes of conversation at our table. Thats exactly what food should be- thoughtful, communal, interesting. It was lovely. My only regret is not asking for a bag of their candied pecans for my plane ride back to Phoenix. I had the scallops for my main course - GET THE SCALLOPS. So so so so jammy. Perfectly cooked with all the right caramelization and flavor. Then I proceeded to try everyone else's dish at my table and was equally as impressed. After dinner, we were all so full we ordered a dessert to split between us- the chocolate torte .... sweet baby Jesus it was incredible. With a peanutty mash underneath and the super high quality chocolate - we almost ordered a second! Megan came over and chatted with us for a few minutes which we really enjoyed! Her life and heart have gone into building this place and we were so grateful that we got to experience it! Heirloom is a treasure! read more