Hands down probably one of the best in Wilmington, probably better than its neighbor Bardea…read more The ambience is set with the dime lighting and walking in you know you're somewhere elegant. I will say I took a star off for the steak, I've been to a few of the big ones in Philly and I'm not sure this place is up to par but it's good and the side dishes....omg phenomenal. I literally dream about the salad and carrots. Amazing flavors! The service is good, can be hit or miss depending on the day but I feel like that's anywhere in Wilmington. Overall, I recommend to those who haven't been or someone looking for a good meal in Wilmington. Don't skip those side dishes though! They are truly the stars of the show.

One of the most opulent meals I've had in a while. We had a $125 gift card, a birthday, and a bill…read moreI wasn't expected to foot which made for a good yelp review. We walked into the spot around 5:45PM. Not too busy at this point. A style reminiscent of fibbage 3 of jackbox set to a psychedelic beat. Appears to be popular among the 30-somethings. Well-dressed, young servers with a friendly work culture and dimly lit yellow light type of vibe. Service was appropriate and formal yet personable. We were given insight on the menu and were walked through all of the steak options. We started off with the drinks. Our server, Austin, suggested the lemon drop and espresso martinis were some of the best on this side of the Mississippi. You could taste no alcohol in either of these drinks. The lemon drop was sweet with strong lemon-head-esque flavors. The espresso martini might be mistaken for an espresso outside of this context. I had a boring old fashioned which tasted like a sweet citrusy bourbon. The drinks overall were tasty and I would not be reserved about ordering one but they can run the tab pretty quickly. The menu is divided into snacks, steak, sides, and other entrees. The snacks are a bite or two among a party of four. 2-3 sides and an entree will feed a party of 4-6. We started with some snacks: the brioche buns, Swedish meatballs, and lamb gnocchi. The brioche buns had a soft chewy interior and a honey-glazed, lightly crispy exterior. They were served with a pad of butter that tasted like butter. This will come out sooner than your other snacks. It is advised to eat this with your saucier dishes but we couldn't wait that long. High value for your meal. We approached the lamb gnocchi next. There was half an ounce of braised lamb in a brown sauce over a home-made gnocchi in a pool of spiced broth. The braised lamb was melt in your mouth tender which paired nicely with the lightly chewy gnocchi. Almost a bite as satisfying as mochi although the texture was completely different. The curveball was the broth. If you've had Maggi noodles (an Indian instant noodle staple) it tastes almost exactly like this broth except maybe a bit thicker. This was a fun dish. We indulged in two sides: the house salad and the loaded potato. The house salad tasted like a creamy Caesar with crunchy bits. Good variety of greens textures. It's no roots natural kitchen but certainly goes well with the meats and starch you'll encounter at bardea. The loaded potatoes also paired well with the beef. I think the potato was simply sliced into 1/2 slices, breaded in panko, and deep fried. Similar in flavor to a McDonald's hash brown. A rich, smoky white sauce accompanied the potato slices as well as the green sauce which I don't really remember. We shared a delicious whole branzino as well. We were given the option to have the head attached or detached. My fave part is the head, eyes, and cheeks so detachment was not an option. It's mostly deboned but there are some bones so be careful. No sauce but there is intense flavors in the crispy skin. The Angus porterhouse was a steak. Well-cooked to medium rare. Seared well on the outside and perfectly medium rare on the interior. Some cartilaginous bites that I didn't mind bc I have a bad habit of swallowing food. The rare seared fatty bit were my favorite. I love beef and this was a real treat . I am a student and this meal was my significant other's family treating me to a luxurious meal. Bardea facilitated a phenomenal pseudo-formal time to dress up and hang out in a celebratory fashion. However, this meal was very expensive. The value of the experience was okay. We ended up paying around $70 per person. If you like steakhouses, this isn't so bad although I might suggest hitting up Trolley afterwards if you're trying to have a comprehensive Saturday night.

Stopped during the Wilmington Beer Week for a quick drink during their happy hour…read more While enjoying my draft I decided to ask for the soup flight with the crab bisque, Jamaican seafood chowder and a tomatoes based soup to round it out. The Jamaican chowder was spicy but the draft balanced it out. Small quiant place near the Central YMCA walking around Wilmington. It was nice to visit the restaurant and explore a new location

I had a lot of trouble deciding what to eat tbh. Went with the grilled meatloaf. It was very sweet…read more I'd believe it if you told me some other people don't have a problem with it but it was like 50% too sweet for me. Also the meat in the meatloaf was very finely ground. like veal meatballs finely ground. possibly not an issue to others but i didn't love that. if it is a meat blend then that makes sense. wasn't a beefy, burger-y meatloaf. I think i probably ordered the wrong thing for my own tastes so i won't rate harshly

Visited last night for the first time and it was delectable! Highly recommend the escargot! The…read moregarlicky sauce and toasted sourdough are the perfect combination to complement the texture of this perfectly cooked appetizer! Also had the venison tenderloin special, and it was like slicing through butter and had zero gamey taste! Exceptionally prepared! Can't wait to visit again and try a steak next time.

Okay, so I typically LOVE Snuff Mill and would usually call it a 5 star experience, but had one…read moreconcern on my most recent visit for which I had to dock a star... but everything else was fabulous. My friend and I arrived a bit early for our reservation, but were quickly greeted and offered a beverage menu. Their cocktail options are creative and constantly changing, often featuring some unique foam toppers. On this particular occasion, I started with the Strawberry Kiwi Spice Margarita, which included some cardamom to add depth and warmth to the fruity drink. I also ordered the Apricot Ginger Sour, a consistent favorite bourbon cocktail with a little zing from the lemon foam on top. Both drinks were excellent. For starters, we selected a few of the fresh oysters as well as a scallop special made with a lemon beurre blanc. The scallops were perfectly cooked, and I was grateful the dish came with sourdough to sop up every last drop of that delicious beurre blanc. My entree was where things went awry. I tend toward pescetarian options and selected the lone fish on the menu that night: skate wing. My first few bites were great, though slightly oversalted. However, eventually the mouthfeel evolved into a burning, ammonia taste, and I unfortunately wasn't able to finish the dish. My friend who also had the skate wing, however, did not have that experience (and I tried a bite of hers to confirm, too!). I know skate wing can be tricky to prepare and this is a known potential issue, but it was disappointing. Luckily, dessert was fabulous once again --- we chose the coconut creme brulee which was delightful. I'm sure I'll be back. Just no skate wing for me!

Went to Walter's for my husband's birthday…read more... Didn't like the restaurant smelled it had a stale moldy smell. Place was a bit dated. Ambiance does play a part in dining ...for me anyway. The food was just ok. My husband is a steak guy and he wasn't happy with his meal. Service however was really really good. Everyone was nice and welcoming.

We have been going to Walter's for 40 years. We have taken it off our list of favorite places…read more They have gone steadily downhill the past few years. Absolutely worst service ever tonight and it's not because they were busy. We waited an Hour for dinner because they got one of our orders wrong and had to remake it When it finally came out, the other order was cold No apology from the waitress and the waitress never came back to ask if we wanted another drink We got a " sorry for your long wait" from the manager while we were waiting No comp on drink or anything. Won't be going back. First time ever we gave a 12% tip and that was 10% too much.

Tried Marshallton steakhouse out of curiosity. Entered the bar when the restaurant opened at happy…read morehour and ordered a Marshallton Manhattan at a great happy hour price, perfectly made by a courteous professional staff. Ordered a filet mignon cooked medium rare Pittsburgh. An inexperienced chef would tell the staff medium rare Pittsburgh is not possible. This chef cooked the steak perfectly. Nice blackened char on the outside, perfectly medium rare. My two sides were Caesar salad, extremely fresh romaine with homemade croutons and dressing. The smoked Gouda au gratin was delicious. There was also a roasted garlic bulb, a nice touch I devoured. I will definitely make a visit to this place for happy hour and do more exploration of the happy hour menu when I'm in Delaware again.

So disappointed in the meal we had. Had a reservation and the place was dead for a Saturday night…read more Appetizers were mid for a steak house. The caesar salad deff gets made from a bag, and the baked potato literally looked 3 months old. Steaks were not cooked to the correct temperature. It is incredibly frustrating to pay an expensive bill and the meal not be good. Do better.

We were in town and stopped in for Happy Hour and ended staying for dinner as well…read more This is a cute little pub. Service was good. Drinks were good. Some food items were better than others. Chicken Skins- sooo good but so bad for you. Street Corn Nachos- not your traditional Nachos but not bad Korean BBQ Brussel Sprouts- a definite miss- it had way too much sauce Burgers- were good Frankie McFurter- just ok Overall, a good experience

While driving through Wilmington, my wife found this place and suggested we stop. What a great…read morefind. I had the Moo Caliente burger and, wow--what a burger. Absolutely packed with flavor. One of those meals where you take the first bite and immediately know you picked the right place. The side Caesar salad was also on point, honestly one of the best Caesars I've had. Fresh, well dressed, and a great balance to the burger. My wife ordered the Three Pigs burger and loved it as well. This place is a gem. I can't wait for another excuse to drive through Wilmington just so we can stop here again.

Came here for dinner with my wife and infant son on the first night of our 11-day east coast trip,…read moreand honestly it set the perfect vibe for the rest of the trip. The food gives you that fine dining experience without the pretentiousness. The staff is warm and friendly -- shout out to Chet for his amazing service. They were also very accommodating to our son who was in between napping when we began dining, setting up a high chair for us in a way that would allow him to continue sleeping in his car seat. We started the meal off with some seared scallops that were perfectly arranged. Next, my wife had some seared tuna while I ordered the Colorado bison -- both items off of the special seasonal menu. The dishes were incredibly flavorful and the veggies that surrounded the meat added a nice complement. I also really enjoyed my California cab, as did my wife with her house Manhattan. We will definitely be back next time we are in Delaware, and highly recommend to anyone visiting the Hockessin area!

We dined here last week. The service was excellent. The…read morefood was good for the most part. Points to improve: my appetizer of country pate was served with blackened toast. (Server rectified) The pasta carbonara was prepared using guanciale instead of bacon or pancetta. I found it too rich and almost over cooked. The duck wings appetizer my friend had were excellent. The fresh fish entree was delicious. The cheesecake dessert was a thing of beauty. I would probably try again, but it's a half an hour away. (We passed way too many other restaurants to try)

Visited on Valentine's Day with my Valentine. Was able to find close by street parking and sat at…read morethe bar for a drink before our reservation time-hostesses and bartenders were welcoming. Menu was great, many choices of meats and seafood without overdoing it. Food was served timely and cooked perfectly. Had the twin lobster tails and 10oz filet. Seemed that they were hosting Ella wedding party but you never would've known it. They also had live music which you were able to see from the bar, and a few tvs at the bar for sports viewing. We will definitely keep this on our short list. And our waitress, Sabrina, provided excellent service!

I decided to check out Tonic after it was recommended to me by several locals. The establishment is…read morenice, gives a modern vibe and diner ambiance to it. The staff is also extremely friendly and seemed happy to be there. Very interactive with their guests and their regulars. The food was okay. There's not much that will stand out or catch your attention on the menu, so I went it a cheeseburger. It was really dry when it came out, and the toppings didn't seem too fresh. There aren't a lot of options in downtown, especially as the evening goes on.. I would only recommend to try this if you're in a crunch.

Let me tell you, this restaurant is one of the best restaurants I ever been too and trust me I've…read morebeen to A LOT of top rated restaurants and this is top 5 for me, service is great! Food is amazing and drinks? Even better! I would give 10 stars if I could, shoutout to the chefs and the staff, keep doing what y'all doing!

We came here for a birthday dinner as a group of four. There was street parking nearby and we made…read morea reservation in advance. This is a lovely spot for a special occasion because they give you a giant sparkler for the guest of honor at the end of your meal. It's an intimate restaurant. I loved the unique lights at the tables that felt like taper candles. I'm not sure if it's because of what we ordered, but wait times were really long. It took about an hour for us to get our entrees. Thankfully we were in good company. And our party enjoyed their cocktails. We started with the brussels and cauliflower. This was beyond delicious. You have to order this as a starter. They had a quail special and monkfish special the evening we were there. The birthday girl ordered the quail. It took about an hour to arrive and came undercooked. Thankfully they were kind about cooking it more. I think she enjoyed it once she got to eat. Her husband got the pork chops. I shared the monkfish with a friend and really enjoyed it. We also got the seared tuna for the table and that was good too. Our waitress was super kind especially with the food hiccups. They have one gender neutral restroom stall. It has the prettiest wallpaper. We were stuffed by the time the dessert menus came out. Thankfully they still gave us a mini scoop of ice cream for the birthday girl with a sparkler. It was lots of fun. I think wait times were long for the specials and if we stuck to the regular menu things would've arrived faster. I'd go back to try more yummy food.

My wife and I had dinner last night. We've been eating at the Wimington restaurant for many years…read moreand have always enjoyed the vibe and had top notch food, drinks and service. I searched Yelp out of curiosity and was shocked to see a rating of 3.3. For me this was always a 4.5-5. We had a sushi appetizer that we both loved. I had scallops and my wife had salmon since it was a Friday during lent. For dessert I was going to get a chocolate raspberry cake but the waiter tilted me to carrot cake. Wow! Amazing! Check out the pictures below. This continues to be one of our top restaurants in Wimington.

After taking a family of 10 (6 adults & 4 grandchildren between 10-16) to Sullivan's Steakhouse…read morelast night I am only 50/50 with my review. Everyone - that is, - everyone but the guy paying - enjoyed their meals. My wife and I ordered the Australian Waygu steak and Lobster and included bottle of wine for 2 deal at $199. My wife cooks an excellent steak but I wanted to try Waygu and hearing the hierarchy of Waygu goes: Japan, Australia, USA I was expecting perfection. When it 1st came out it looked too rare. But again, not having Waygu before I just went with it figuring even a fair chef at steakhouse should know the proper temperature to cook this special cut of beef. What a mistake. The 1st piece I "tried" to cut into was like cutting into the bottom of my shoe. Those 1st half dozen bites I had to spit out they were so tough. The 2nd piece of the pre-sliced Waygu was still a very tough slice and very chewy. I asked my son (44) to try it and he took a piece from to other end. He could taste the difference from a ribeye or porterhouse but again, it was tough and not as expected from such a "so called" prized piece of beef. I went back and forth with myself about complaining. But, with the grandkids there, and my son giving his lukewarm evaluation, I just decided to keep my mouth shut. Maybe it was a mistake. But we will just spend our money elsewhere (like The House of William and Merry where we always have a fantastic dining experience) I will add our service was excellent. I think her name was Harrison, or something like this. She, and the staff, served us well.