We loved our visit here! We've lived in the area for a few years and hadn't come here yet. We thought it was just basic bar food but we were wrong. Allie/Ally (our server) and Cory/Corey (bar back) were the folks we interacted with the most. They were both so kind and just genuinely nice people. We don't drink and we had our son with us. We weren't sure how kid friendly they'd be but we gave it a chance and we were very pleasantly surprised! Great food, a signature mocktail, incredible service, and they were so sweet to our little boy. He had a great time, and his first hamburger (he's very very young), and we enjoyed ourselves! Order: My husband had a Cowboy Burger, I had the nachos and the Land&Sea, and our son had a hamburger. read more

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We had such a delightful and delicious lunch here on a shopping day in Lewes. We strolled across the drawbridge and down the street to this gem. Our server was fantastic and the food was really well prepared. Their french onion soup was not overly salty and served with a yummo melted cheese and toasted bread topping. I am still thinking about their reuben egg roll appetizer - a homemade delight featuring just the right portions of corned beef, sauerkraut and lightly fried eggroll wrapper that you dipped into the thousand island dressing! Soooo good. It's a nice view of the harbor too. read more

Irish Eyes Pub & Restaurant - French Onion Soup - Pubs Near Me - Lewes, Delaware

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We decided to try this place for the first time on Cinco de Mayo. We sat on the patio and it was very windy, so they did have to roll most of the windows down. Margaritas were tasty and big, but not strong. I ordered the grilled shrimp. It was a real PITA to get the shrimp off the 2 skewers. They were tasty, but the pineapple salsa was too spicy for me. Husband had seafood pasta, very good. We were pestered by flies as soon as our food arrived. This place might want to get some of those fly fans for the outdoor tables. read more

The best bite I had came ironically from the Fried Mushroom. The crab soup was of course fantastic, but that's to be expected from a seafood joint located on the water in Lewes. I enjoyed the atmosphere and the food, but boy was this place packed and unfortunately our waiter was either in a bad mood or simply didn't like us. She made my family and I feel like a bother and so her tip reflected that. read more

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Continuing alphabet series representing I for 2023 is I is for Irish Eyes. My friend had invited me to Cape Henlopen for a day trip in August 2023 as he had injured himself & could barely walked. They were camping, and I drove his pregnant wife to the beach, the main reason she wanted to go on the trip in the first place. She relaxed on the beach, and I relaxed some there but took a long walk on the trail there. I helped my friend getting him to the door of the restroom at the campsite by driving him to the restroom and back to campsite. He was nice enough to treat me to dinner at Irish Eyes. I think he might've given me the handicap placard to park in the front. His pregnant wife was ok to walk on her own. But I assisted my friend up the wheelchair ramp and into the restaurant into the back area, where we sat outside by the dock. He held my arm as I went slowly through the restaurant. The staff & customer may have thought he was my date...haha. Service was prompt. I got Key West Shrimp & Scallops, which came with coconut rice, sauce & veggies. It was a delicious combination of flavors in one bowl. It comes with a side, which I may have gotten a side salad, but could've gotten fries or something else; I don't recall. I tried some wings they had gotten, which were good too. But the main event was my outstanding entree. Service was great, and it was a nice view of back bay water with boats. read more

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Irish Eyes was a great stop on our short visit to Lewes! A comforting and enjoyable dinner after a long day at the beach. The oyster shooters were very good, they're not typically my favorite but the cocktail sauce in this one was especially good!! I didn't try the buffalo wings but they looked and sounded very good. My Cali chicken sandwich was great - bigger than I expected!! Very large pieces of avocado. The Reuben was good, but the meat was a little dry. Needed some moisture. :( Our waiter was very kind and the service was fast on a Sunday evening. I enjoyed the music playing, lots of Zach Bryan, Tyler Childers etc. They may switch up the vibe based on the day of the week but I really enjoyed my visit! read more

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The food was excellent we had the French Dip, and the Rueben so good! Appetizers were onion rings and boneless wing that were very good! Our drinks were delicious. The atmosphere was great with a view of the water. The service was amazing, great and friendly read more

I've been here a couple times usually on Sundays, the food and service is great and there has been a two person band. Do yourself a favor band check it out. read more

This is a bar. Went for drinks and to watch a hockey game. Drinks were good, server was great, and met some amazing people at the bar. Only ordered an appetizer as we had just eaten. May go back again. Had a great time. read more

Amazing 6 piece band Best entertainment Lots of popular songs People out dancing so fun to watch Food was amazing. Excellent blacked halibut. Highly recommended read more

The service was very disappointing. We asked if we could move to another table, and our server had to ask for permission first. He came back and said we could move if we found an available table, so we did. A few minutes later, he told us we had to move again because the table was "too big" for just the two of us. I pointed to another open table, but he insisted we use one of the first two instead. After moving again, he then started pointing us toward random chairs. The whole interaction felt rude, unnecessary, and unwelcoming. To make matters worse, it appeared that members of the staff were talking about us afterward. Overall, it was a very uncomfortable experience. read more

This was my first time visiting Irish Eyes. Loved the location and the restaurant was rustic attractive with many areas to sit. We sat on the covered patio overlooking the canal. Service was fine. Extensive menu. I should have been warned because too many options make me wonder how they're able to provide them fresh and homemade. I guess many dishes are not. I had the blackened mahi mahi sandwich with fries. The portion of fish was adequate. It was strangely rectangular. The blackened part was ok with a nice amount of heat. Unfortunately, the fish was incredibly dry and tough. After the first couple bites, I should have sent it back. I just kept dipping it in ketchup. With the prices the way they are, I expect a good and satisfying meal. Sadly, this was not one of those occasions. read more

Irish Eyes Pub & Restaurant - Blackened Mahi Mahi sandwich - Pubs Near Me - Lewes, Delaware

Great day at "Irish Eyes" in Lewes at outdoor bar! I was able to ride my bike and lock my bike at the bicycle racks behind outside bar. The bar was crowded with summer tourist's , but luckily able to get a table at the bar on the canal . Peel and eat shrimp with old bay were decently sized and super fresh , cocktail sauce with bit of a bite . Caesar salad fresh with shaved cheese and croutons. The breeze from the canal at outdoor bar was perfect with Lagunitas IPA on draft! 1 star off for food coming before drinks but the waitress was in the weeds falling behind. read more

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We had a great experience at Irish Eyes on a Saturday in September! Was still very busy despite being after summer, and what a location! Was so lovely to be on the water, and the flowers on the patio added great ambiance. The drinks were huge at a good price, and we got a few apps that were delicious. Nachos were decent but the Reuben egg rolls were excellent! Will definitely be returning. read more

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Overly aggressive staff. Three bouncers put their hands on me and my friends while we were already in the process of leaving the bar. The whole situation felt completely unnecessary and escalated for no reason. It honestly seemed like they were looking for any excuse to kick people out early so they could close up sooner. The older man working security and the younger man with black hair in particular were especially nasty and unnecessarily physical with people despite there being no reason for it. Completely unprofessional behavior and really disappointing treatment toward paying customers. If I could rate 0 I would. Deplorable. read more

This is an ok restaurant. Such a shame as it has an absolutely beautiful location. And "Irish" in the name! We were staying nearby and came into town for dinner on our last night. It took a bit of time for the server to come to our table and I ordered a martini, which came out yellow instead of clear. So right off, this isn't a martini establishment. Crab dip - very salty, crab itself a bit bland, covered in cheddar disguises that. Ordered the "surf and turf" which was ok. Not the best cut of steak but also not the worst. Shrimp were ok. Everything was ok. The clams and crab special - also ok. Some shells had no clams on them. Did not get the second beer we ordered and had to ask twice for water. Just really, there are better places to eat than this. Believe the mediocre reviews. They're true. read more

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Big variety and food selection. Fried oyster were delicious and slightly crispy. Both indoor and outdoor seating.

Flies constantly bugging us during our meal in the CLOSED IN patio. It is basically in the building with walls so your stock hanging with the flies and dogs people being inside read more

A wedding reception brought us to this quaint restaurant amongst a fishing dock. Pretty unique. We celebrated upstairs. My nieces's theme was woodsy and unique. Truly a reflection of her and her husband! Check out the donuts! The buffet was set up in a long sun room. It was very beautiful, with great sunset views. The food selection wasn't the greatest (Im not big on salad or mashed potatoes) but what I did have was very good - Chicken Cordon Bleu (an old favorite, that I rarely have) and a slice of lasagna. The dance floor was definitely small but served its purpose anyway. Many, including myself, had a ball! The drinks were decently strong and the bartenders were quite kind. We popped downstairs for an after party that was a lot of fun! My kids got burgers and chicken tenders and were in heaven. I had another Malibu Bay Breeze. Lastly, I loved the elevator. You hardly ever see on in a restaurant! read more

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Great time at this joint on the water. Food was good, hot, and quickly served. Servers were nice and accommodating of our party of six. Chicken Salad and Fried Oyster salad was great. read more

Irish Eyes Pub & Restaurant - Chicken Salad and Fried Oyster Salad with Blue Cheese dressing. - Pubs Near Me - Lewes, Delaware

This place was recommended by many locals. This was our first time here for dinner with my family of five. There is lots of room for parking. As you can see from my pics this restaurant looks great from the outside, but not as good looking on the inside. We did not have a dinner reservation, but when we arrived we were offered a table either inside or outside in their heated room overlooking the canal. Since it was cold outside after Christmas we opted for an inside table. We were seated almost immediately inside their main dining area in front of the stage area. As we walked to our table past the bar we noticed the bar was busy. There was no music during our 6:00 pm dinner. As we sat down I realized there were no tablecloths. Small paper napkins and flimsy stainless steel utensils are your experience here. I started with their mango Mai Tai with parrot bay mango, Captain Morgan, pineapple and orange juice, sour mix and grenadine served in a tall 24 ounce cocktail glass for $14. I did not enjoy my bland cocktail, therefore I switched to a pint of my draft Guinness, which I really enjoyed. My draft Guinness was the best part of my dinner experience here. We were here on a Thursday night, which is prime rib night, therefore since I love a good prime rib I ordered the 12 ounce slow roasted hand cut medium rare prime beef served with au jus, mashed potatoes and fresh steamed asparagus for $23. My prime rib was over cooked and seemed to be pre-cut and reheated because it was not medium rare or red in the middle. My prime rib did not taste good. My asparagus was also very thick in size. I prefer the thinner pencil size asparagus. I did not complain to Klah our server. As I previously stated, the best part of my dinner was my draft Guinness. My total bill for both of us was $98 excluding gratuity. Klah our server served us well until she was relieved by another server. I assume Klah started at lunch time and her serving tour ended at 7:00 pm. A different server replaced Klah at around 7:00 pm. This place is average at best. I doubt we will return here, since there are so many other better restaurants in and near Lewes. read more

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Service was excellent! Of course the canal Backdrop is special here. The food we had was delicious especially the steamed shrimp with Key West seasoning! Mom enjoyed herself! read more

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I had a guest in town and wanted to impress him so we decided to have lunch at Irish Eyes as the venue is beautifully situated on the water. The service was awful! We will not be returning. read more

Stopped by twice during our stay in Lewes... First ~ the people of Lewes are amazing. So welcoming, kind, and willing to share local knowledge. Irish Eyes Staff ~ All were attentive and eager to help. Really fun crowd... games were on, live music. Bartenders were great, handled our 6-8 person party with skill and friendliness... The single off-note was a young woman bartender, blonde hair, at the back deck bar (Fri & Sat eve, 8pm or so)... Super dismissive, rude at times, def a chip on her shoulder. She missed out on lots of tip $. Even rude to the women in our party. Interacted with her twice, separate evenings. Same both nights. We sort of felt like something was off, felt sorry for her, so we tipped well the first night. But 2nd night, same poor showing on her part. She lost the house $ as well, because we left earlier than we intended to. She is our only bad memory from an otherwise amazing weekend in Lewes. Moral of the story... Def stop at Irish Eyes... great place to take in a game... avoid whoever that bartender is! read more

Very Disappointing ! I had the Fried Oyster Plater DInner for $29 . The oysters were the worst that I have ever had., small and the breading fell off plus the # of them was Very FEW. In reality I paid $29 for an order of french fries and coleslaw. Although, the service was good , ambiance is like any other bar but the location has a lovely picture setting. read more

I was excited to eat here, reviews seemed good, the view is amazing. Unfortunately, they're were some red flags. First of all I didnt have silverware and had to ask for some. My fork was bent and my knife had food stuck on it. Finally, the food was bland and overpriced. Additionally, my server was aloof, I had to physically go find them to ask for our check. Over priced, slow serviced, bland dishes. You can do better Lewes. read more

They have amazing happy hour deals and the best views of sunset during the summer. This is my favorite place to go during the summer evenings as I wait for the sun to set while munching on their happy hour deals. Aside from the happy hour deals, I love their crab pretzel and it's not on the HH menu but I'll still get it because it's worth the extra couple of dollars! On the HH menu I love getting the tater tots and chicken wings. read more

I had lunch at the Irish Eyes in Milton and it was excellent so we gave this location a try. We sat on the patio and it has a nice view of the canal. The service was pretty good, very friendly but not very attentive. The food was mixed, had the loaded tater tots and they were good. For lunch had the crab sandwich and they forgot to add the aioli which is a huge part of the sandwich. Took me quite awhile to get someone to help me bring me some but once I added it to the sandwich it was good. Overall, I would go here for drinks, appetizers and the view but otherwise not sure it is worth the money. read more

Water views were great but the food was lacking. Good beer in plastic cups wasn't really what I was looking for. I had a veggie Shepard pie and my wife had some seafood. Glad we tried it but likely will not return. read more

Great crab dip, orange crush, and lewes style boneless wings!! Went here for a quick dinner bite on a Wednesday around 6pm. Service and ambiance were wonderful. read more

I would say my favorite things on the menu are the shepherds, pie, blue point oysters, Hamburger Salad and for cocktails I really love their version of the Bloody Mary. It's great and it has crab in it ! 5 Stars for everything other than service. I'm not saying the service is bad, but the service is definitely degraded if you are a solo diner. That has been my experience the five times I've been here in summer of 2023. To try to make sure this doesn't happen, I tend to be an early diner for dinner or after 8PM to avoid the rush hour. But even the hostess area acts as if solo diners are lepers. They try to give you the worst table in the place until you insist on a better seat. Once seated It always starts out OK but as soon as my server gets a table where two or more are seated I have been ignored. For example, three tables surrounding me would be asked if they needed anything and wait staff would walk by me without saying a thing or I will be waiting for a drink refill for at least 15 minutes. All 5 times I had the plate pushed to the other side of the table indicating that I was done and I actually had to run and look for the server to ask for my check and the server to ask for my check. The check takes an additional 10 minutes. I tend to be a very generous tipper because I know that being a solo is something restaurants don't like , so this is sometimes frustrating. And it feels a little discriminatory. They need to do a better job with those who choose to dine alone. With all that said the food is fabulous. If you get seated outside, the view is fabulous. There's a lot of parking and even though you might have to ride around a bit to find a spot. I've always been lucky enough to find a spot.The location is great and the place is very nicely decorated. I can't wait to come back with a Dining partner or with my local family of eight where I know the service part of the meal will be acceptable. read more

Irish Eyes Pub & Restaurant - Bloody Mary. Just what I needed after visiting my sister in the hospital last 11 days. Hit the mark!!!! - Pubs Near Me - Lewes, Delaware

We come here every year, been about a decade now, and really love it. The kids always make sure it's part of our vacation plan. You need to get used to the business model to enjoy it properly. Popular, no reservations, people nail down the indoor tables if there's music. Figure on a long wait and take whatever you get. The staff is very kind, naturally busy as all get-out, but they get it done. Irish Eyes has taken some items off the menu we liked, like the Guinness beef stew. But it's still a big menu and they do pull it all off. This time I had fish and chips and I'll be dreaming of that enormous haddock filet. Kids had the Hawaiian chicken, the steak, and wife had surf and turf. How can you go wrong? Then the kids figured out what lava cake was and oh yeah. Happy. Not quite five stars but reliable four for hopefully another decade to come. These Irish eyes are smiling. read more

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Stopped inside after adventuring into Historic Lewes & enjoyed a few drinks at the inside bar. Had a few TVs to watch the local sports. View of the water & scenery was nice was enjoying our time. Bartender was quick with service & made an excellent Cosmo. read more

Irish Eyes Pub & Restaurant - Pubs Near Me - Lewes, Delaware

A solid pub-style restaurant with a great view of the water. Some of the entrees like the Hawaiian chicken with coconut rice, and the blue crab mac & cheese feel like unique staples in their menu and never disappoint. Their cocktail menu is heavily crush-biased but haven't had one I didn't enjoy. Service is always pretty good but parking can be a pain during peak season as the majority of it has to be scavenged for in the marina's gravel lot. read more

Irish Eyes Pub & Restaurant - Hawaiian chicken with coconut rice, and blue crab mac & cheese - Pubs Near Me - Lewes, Delaware

The staff came across angry and in a hurry to close. It was my daughters after party for her wedding and when I arrived as I was entering the establishment an older man came outside and refused to let me enter with an empty Stanley cup that I was returning to one of our wedding guests. He became loud and angry so I returned it back to the car. After entering they had a live band playing and everyone was having a good time and we spent a fair amount of money dancing and enjoying ourselves. After a while, the Brides feet began to hurt so her brother let her wear his shoes. Later when the same old guy noticed that my son was not wearing shoes he went up to him and immediately kicked him out even after he tried to explain the situation to the guy. He would not allow him to retrieve his shoes and was made to leave in his socks. My other son went over to try and deescalate the situation but he was kicked out as well just for trying to explain what was going on and that his brother would put his shoes back on. At that point multiple staff members got involved. More people from the wedding party got kicked out as they were trying to figure out what was happening. Even when everyone was outside the eablishment the staff continued to yell and scream and escalate the situation. Police were called even though we were leaving. Unfriendly staff will never go back. Ruined the perfect day!!! Not a people place and I would give them a zero if I could. read more

This restaurant sucks. My sister just got married and there was someone who was on a power trip. He said I couldn't have my shoes off because I gave them to my sis. Even after following their instructions they kicked us out. They hide behind the police, but they just seem to want to leave early. read more

Excellent happy hour! Lots of food options and great drink specials. Seating in the outdoor bar allows dogs. Lovely waterfront view and good service. Note they are very busy so just be patient! The wait staff are hard working! Highly recommend the corned beef sliders and the portabella fries. read more

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Love the food. the corned beef so good grate service, its nice in the summer with the doors open on the deck

Great casual place to catch a sunset, listen to music, watch a game and have a bite and a beverage. Plenty of decent beers on draft. My favorite is the enormous Caesar Wedge, pretty much an entire head of romaine with real shaved parm, a thick tasty dressing, and a few good croutons comes with a sharp knife to cut it up. Husking waitstaff. Mostly bar and Irish-American food. (ok, let's see if I get another "Oh no" from Joe T." read more

Great place to go , great wait staff,food and relaxing atmosphere. The best thing is they have parking