Fabulous Indian food! Lovely atmosphere with a great staff. The cocktails are very good and incorporate interesting flavors and spices. I highly recommend Raas!! read more

Service, food and ambiance is still as good as ever. Love the dishes here. Happy to see there's a lunch option now. read more

Raas - Lunch menu. - Indian Near Me - Lewes, Delaware

Visited Raas on our second night in Lewes after our ferry got in. We came pretty late, maybe around 7:45pm so it was definitely starting to clear out. When you walk up, there's pretty lighting outside which I imagine would be nice if it wasn't 45 degrees and windy. The restaurant is in one of the big houses you see along the streets and it's been converted into a restaurant but still has the bones of the house. You can tell someone once lived in it, which is really neat. We had a waitress who was insanely nice and helpful. I can't recall her name but she was everything. She guided us through the menu and helped with my food allergy and somewhat picky eating habits. She also chit chatted with us at the end and answered some questions about the area. We ended up getting the chili olive naan (pictured) as an appetizer and she recommended we go light on the chili based on our likes/dislikes, and this was good for us. I ordered the game hen for my entree and it was plated beautifully (pictured). The green sauce was surprisingly so good and I wish I had more. Everything was cooked perfectly. For dessert, we had the mousse (pictured), which she assured us was allergy friendly and checked twice. It was very unique and light yet filling. I'm surprised I liked this place because I don't typically love Indian food but this place made me want more! Definitely recommend coming here. read more

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We had such an amazing time at Raas. The staff took care of us so well - we got to sample the Mango Lassi, and Lentils (which was so nice because it's impossible to decide!) The bartender was amazing and recommended all the best stuff. Can honestly say 10/10 for anything you order. Highly recommend the Swordfish appetizer, Chili Cheese Garlic Naan, and the Cinnamon Chicken Tikka! We will absolutely be back! read more

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Service was lovely. Very nice room. OMGosh, the braised lamb was outstanding. We would come back and eat that very same meal again, it was so perfect. read more

Great food and drinks. Service is friendly and attentive. The ambiance is perfect for an intimate meal, great background music.

First, we called for parking information....Jason was very informative and helpful. We arrived for our 6pm reservation. We reviewed the menu and had questions.....Jason was the server, bartender and was amazing. The cuisine was fabulous. We had the goat, butter chicken and lamb small plate. All were far over expectations and presentation was excellent. Paired with a good beer (RAR Nanticoke Nectar and Mango Carte), the meal was exquisite. We enjoyed Missi roti and Laccha paratha breads.....we will most definitely return. Bravo!!! read more

We came here with another couple for dinner on a Saturday to celebrate a birthday and the overall experience was great! The food was amazing Indian food and kind of unexpected for Lewes. All of our appetizers were great, especially the cauliflower. I ordered the chicken tikka masala for my entree and it was a really good version of your standard Indian dish. My husband's lamb shank was also really good and flavorful and huge! The restaurant was super accommodating and helpful in getting dessert out for our friend's birthday, too and made it a nice experience and a bit of a surprise! read more

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If I could leave 0 stars I would. Raas has good food but don't order online delivery. Well over 2 hours 45 minutes for drlivery. Delivery is Always late and always cold food once delivered. read more

Best Indian Restaurant I've ever been to in Maryland and Delaware. The food is amazing and the service wonderful. Beautiful dining room. We will definitely be back. read more

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The interior is beautiful and cozy. The staff (waiter's name was Jonathan) were so kind and took extra time to explain everything to us. They made mutter paneer for me, which was so sweet given that it wasn't on the menu. We had paratha, naan, and roti with our meals and they were all amazing. The cooks prioritized making sure we loved the food, and we did! We are from DC and have been spoiled by the great Indian food there, which set a higher standard for us, and we feel super lucky to have such an amazing restaurant in Lewes. Every single thing was perfect! read more

Raas - Chicken Tikka Masala Goan Salmon Coconut Curry Cinnamon Chicken Curry Mutter Paneer Khameeri Roti Lachha Paratha Chili Cheese Garlic Naan - Indian Near Me - Lewes, Delaware

We were so excited but then disappointed but Raas. The ambiance was cute from the outside and on the inside at first glance but it ended up being almost too loud to hear my partner across the table. The food wasn't terrible but absolutely not worth the price. I would try again because it's come highly recommended but fool me twice... read more

Outstanding. We eat out very (too) frequently and at some very nice restaurants and have a favorite Indian place back home we like occasionally. Raas stands out as exceptional. It is a lovely atmosphere- the outdoor porch is very elegant and inside it is a refined Victorian house. it was exceptionally clean. I loved that they have fresh tablecloths (not hastily cleaned bare tables) and a window to see their fresh orderly kitchen, clearly a point of pride. We noticed the chef wiping the grill area down frequently. Presentation was beautiful. The drinks are excellent including the "drunken mango lassi" And nonalcoholic lassi served with minced nuts and mint beautifully garnished. Appetizers were unbelievable. The cauliflower was like no other- you must try! The cheese and chili naan - oh my! Those were our favorites but the samosas and spinach/kale were also great. The rack of lamb (even for the picky), tikka masala, and briyani were excellent. Service was also exceptional and friendly. They brought out the rack of lamb to plate it specially at the table, an elegant touch. Overall HIGHLY recommend for a family dinner, business lunch or an intimate date. Can't imagine why it's so easy to book except that maybe folks have to be in the mood for Indian. Go for it!!! read more

First time eating at Raas. Most dishes were a unique take on Indian food. Everything was great, service was excellent, and the physical space was really nice. Highly recommended! read more

Always Delicious and attentive service. Our favorite spot in Lewes. I highly recommend the garlic naan for those who love lots of garlic. read more

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Yummy Food, Great Hospitality, Impeccable Service, Perfect Ambiance, Prices on Higher End sums it up! Will definitely recommend and come back! read more

We had such a terrible experience from the very moment we stepped at their door. We did a walk-in with kids and they said there is a wait, which was fine with us considering we we did a walk in. We decided to wait since it was late and kids were hungry and sleepy and it was getting chilly outside. So we waited inside and the receptionist straight away came and told us we need to wait outside as we are on their way. This was to me very rude as we had pretty young kids and we were just thrown outside in the cold. Next - when we got seated our group was split into two. They had empty tables and even after requesting them the chef and their staff members did not accommodate. There was no serving spoons provided, our request to make an item less spicy was also rejected (again we had kids) so we just wanted the lentils to be mild, but it was a NO. For the exorbitant amount of money they charge for their food, we at-least expected a decent meal together as a family with a good service. read more

The best lamb dish and other high points. Pricey but the flavors, food quality, service, and atmosphere are way above average. Don't go here expecting to eat a ton of mediocre food for a little bit of money like at a buffet. The experience here is much nicer than that. read more

The ambiance was very cozy and intimate with a view of the chef's station. The owner and our server Lindsey were so warm and welcoming. Due to it being my first time there they assisted me with making my selections and I enjoyed every dish. read more

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Visited Lewes and specifically made a point to visit Raas based on the stellar reviews and buzz that the restaurant has generated in the media. Let me tell you, I was not disappointed and the friendly staff and chef himself curated a remarkable experience that I will not forget! From the moment we arrived, we were immediately seated and greeted by warm welcome staff members that were sincere and authentic. Our party started off with the cucumber mint mojito, mango lassi, orange cardamom mojito and spicy mango margarita for drinks. All were extremely refreshing and poured to perfection. For appetizers, we ordered the cauliflower manchurian, chili cheese garlic naan and the honey chili water chestnut. Our favorite was the chili cheese garlic naan but all were filled with exquisite flavors that are unique and make all of the hype worth it! The signature Dal Lalla Musa was my absolute favorite and one of the best indian entrees I've had in America! Overall, I cannot rave higher about how phenomenal my experience was at Raas. It was evident why they were voted Yelp 100 top restaurants. If you are remotely close to the Lewes area, you must try!! Recommend 12/10 read more

Hidden Gem! First Timer: Service; Maggie - The Best - Handled the Pressure /Tension, Amazingly- Bam 3 Tables at Once, Maggie didn't stip a Beat... The Best! Food: Great! Chef, You're Awesome! The Lamb melted in the Mouth. Buttery Chicken - The Best! Lentils- Great. The 5 Apps Maggie Recommended - Sensational. #winning read more

It's always satisfying when you find a place with impeccable service and mouthwatering food, and I've found it in Raas. Our server was attentive, informative, and kind from the moment we sat down. We had a whole fish and lamb shank and the fish was so good that we ate the whole thing just between two people. We already plan on coming back next year just for that! The desserts were unique and well thought out. The only reason it's not five stars for me is because the lamb wasn't totally fall of the bone (which was really okay) and it wasn't as seasoned as I would have liked. If you don't have enough of the sauce with it, it was under seasoned by itself. read more

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Went here yesterday for my 30th birthday celebration and decided to make it a tradition to come every year! I made our reservations online so I didn't have a wait at all. Staff was very friendly and when told I tend to order the whole menu they gave me choices for what table I preferred and offered me a table in front of the open kitchen, very nice. We ordered spicy mango margaritas, garlic naan, chicken tikka masala, mushroom masala, and the star of the show the whole red snapper. Spicy mango margarita is on the sweet side and I love that, it had a nice kick from the fresh red chili bit. Garlic naan was delicious, nice and fluffy and crispy as well. Dipped in the masala made a wonderful pair, but I enjoyed it on its own. Chicken tikka masala you can't go wrong with, it was delicious with all the right amounts of seasonings. The mushroom masala was good as well with more of a coconut aromatic. The red snapper!!!! THE RED SNAPPER!!!! The red snapper was one of the BEST dishes I've had and I'm a serious foodie! This was a market price item and I see the Karen's on here with the negative reviews... first off let me be sure to break this down for the Karen's... the red snapper comes as the whole fish, it's usually 2-3.5 pounds which would be more than enough to feed 2! We had a 2 pound snapper for $120 which is not a bad price at all beings you are at a fine dining restaurant and all that it comes with. If you want a cheap fish meal go to Applebees and get the frozen salmon. This dish was very well worth it! We got the hot garlic sauce with it and it came piping hot while our waiter Curtis carved it for us it was steaming and the aromatics had us salivating. It comes with a bunch of veggies on the side that were nice and buttery and garlicky, we loved it!! I even thought about going back tonight just to order it again. read more

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Jessi M lacks reading skills... *Ignorant Jessi, where do I say you are associated with Rasikas? Where does it show I changed my order with the exception of a non-spicy salmon? Where are your facts? We frequent Rasikas *(NOT RAAS) in their DC locations. This place *(RAAS which I never associated with Rasikas) doesn't come close to their *(Rasikas) flavors. Saag Paneer was sweet with no flavor. The Chicken Tikka Masala had more sweet/spicy flavor but tasted and resembled more of a Butter Chicken. My 14-year old had a non-spicy Tandoori Salmon and he said the textured was off. This was not fresh salmon, it was frozen salmon and cooked dry. Fresh salmon is still quite an oily fish. Garlic Naan Bread was neither puffy nor crispy but chewy. Asked if we would receive rice with all meals, not the case. Not impressed. $126 food bill will be better spent at another establishment. read more

Raas - Indian Near Me - Lewes, Delaware

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I think it's safe to say that when visiting Sussex County, it can be very difficult finding traditional ethnic foods. After all, it's not the city. As the year round beach community grows, it's nice to find more diverse food options available. We arrived before our reservation and were welcomed to the bar to wait for friends. The cocktail menu was very nice with prices that match most fine dining restaurants. The Indian Winter was very good! Once we were seated for dinner, we chose to try multiple dishes and share them. I enjoyed it all, flavorful but not overpowering with spice. Service was very good. We left pleasantly full. read more

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Great food but too expensive. I had two dishes and some rice delivered for +$100 I love Indian food and have been to India multiple times.. the spice in this is a bit mild.. probably not to upset the typical American palette.. but I enjoy the authentic best.. I could probably order authentic. read more

Bottom line: Excellent Indian food. Expensive but worth it. Highly recommend the lamb shank rogan josh. It comes on the bone but falls off easily into a warmly spiced sauce that we continued to use for dipping. Two of us split it with a couple of appetizers and Naan, and it was more than enough. The cauliflower Manchurian was also incredible. Sophisticated mix of Indian and Chinese flavors as well as texture - crispy fried outside with soft, not overly done cauliflower on the inside. read more

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We took my mom for dinner here and was a bit appreciate based on some of the reviews but such a great experience and delicious food! Shout out to Diana for the great service despite the number of tables she had, we can't wait to bring friends and family here! We had the tandoori prawns, vegetable samosas, prawn tikka, goat masala and garlic naans and we would recommend all of those for others. read more

The naan is by far the best I have eaten ever! I'd like to just stop and get the naan as a snack. We enjoyed our food. We had the spinach and kale chat, papadam (pricey for $15), duck, GG chicken, and finished with pistachio ice cream. I feel like this restaurant is trying for high end Indian, but there are touches which are a bit casual like the plastic menu and service (which the server was totally fine and nice), to command these prices. It's definitely pricey! Our dinner for 2 was $190! And we only had 1 glass of wine. We would definitely go back but probably order a bit differently next time (prob get more naan, butter chicken, and paneer, and only 1 appetizer) so it's a bit more manageable in cost. read more

It's like a Monty Python Sketch at Raas in Lewes, DE June 2023 Before writing this, I read every review on Yelp and Trip Advisor. I wanted to reassure myself that we weren't crazy in the visceral reaction we had to Raas in Lewes, Delaware. I kid you not, I thought we were in an episode of Monty Python's Faulty Towers! But after reading all the reviews and talking with the Chef, I see that these are his policies and he isn't going to change. We didn't experience Market Price sticker shock but we did think $238 for a table of 5, with only one glass of wine and 2 of our guests were 10 year olds, was exorbitant. But this wasn't the Monty Python moment of the night.... We were a party of 5 and were told when we made the reservation, if we waited an extra 45 minutes, we could have a table for 5. I said we had two hungry children and could they possibly seat us? Here is silly me thinking the place was packed! The person on the phone (it turns out it was the Chef), said he could squeeze us in to a table for four. When we arrived, the restaurant was half full. We were put in a private dining room with 6 empty tables- all four tops. However, they would not let us put two tables together. The other tables were empty the entire time we were dining. So, food, which was quite delicious, was thrown on our table like it was slop. There just wasn't enough room for the dishes and our plates and we were squeezed into one table. Our very nice waiter, Wayne, kept having to take plates away because there was no room. It was a Monty Python sketch all the way! When we were done and my party left, I stayed to speak with the Chef. He was absolutely not interested in rethinking his policy of not combining tables. When I said I felt this was poor customer service and I might write a review, he spoke about how he would respond to whatever I said and it felt quite threatening. Folks, this chef is riding on his laurels from the Yelp top 100. As Abraham Lincoln said, "You can fool some of the people some of the time, but you can't fool all of the people all of the time." It may take a few years, but all the lousy policies of table minimums, no tables together, arguing with customers, over-priced cocktails and food, not telling customers market price, etc., etc., will come back to roost at Raas in Lewes, Deleware. read more

Went into this restaurant with low expectations for Indian cuisine. We were more than wowed by the food, presentation and ambience. Elegant, upscale, not inexpensive. The flavors hit the spot. The chef, we learned, has extensive experience with many culinary establishments in India and that certainly shines through each dish. Some of the items we enjoyed were tandoori shrimp, crab cakes, lamb biryani, scallops, lamb Rogan Josh. Go, try it - you will not be disappointed. read more

Easily the best restaurant in Lewes. Starting with our server ,Curtis. His customer skills are awesome. He makes a killer Manhattan with the best ingredients. I had the lamb shank. It was delicious,falling off the bone tender. I can't recommend highly enough. It's a jewel in Lewes, try it. read more

We had a lovely experience. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. We had a few miss communications when we arrived and they handled it very well and went above and beyond to give us a memorable experience. They even brought out a few free items for my friend birthday. Highly recommend!! read more

We go here frequently. The food is excellent. The service is great. The ambiance is clean and modern. So why only 3 stars? It can get hot at the Delaware beaches. It is regularly in the high 90's in the summer time. Last summer, we went to Raas on a hot day, and it was uncomfortably hot in the restaurant. We mentioned it to the waiter, and they gave the impression that their A/C was inadequate on hot days. We decided we wanted to go to Raas tonight, but recalled our experience last summer. I called and spoke to the owner, explained the issue from last year, and asked if the A/C situation had been resolved, since it was 95° today. He stated "Uhhhhh, well it's an old building, and the kitchen gets hot, and the door is always opening for customers". This did not inspire confidence, but we booked a table on Open Table anyway. We arrived, and the temperature in the restaurant was comfortable, but within 10 minutes, we saw the owner come out and adjust the thermostat. Before long, it was getting quite warm inside. When we left, I looked at the thermostat and saw it was set to 79°. Now, some people may find 79° comfortable, but we are not those people, and it seems a bit high for most people, especially in a restaurant. So, be warned if you go in the summer time. The thermostat will be set quite high. If you don't do well with the heat, consider going during cooler parts of the year. The food is certainly wort read more

Terrible food. This is NOT authentic Indian food and the owner is terribly obnoxious. The dhaal was watery and salty, the chicken overcooked and salty and the biryani was tasteless. When we said something about the dhaal, all they did was add water and bring it back to the table read more

Was here during the pandemic when we had cabin fever and took the ferry over from jersey today to relive and enjoy the place a bit more than that terrible time .. Soo good. The bartender Curtis was a character and really makes the experience pleasant. read more

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Amazing! The owners and staff were genuine and knowledgeable! The food was out of this world! I am looking forward to my next visit! read more

Raas - Whole Fish Red Snapper - Indian Near Me - Lewes, Delaware

Another special experience at Raas tonight. Wonderful seeing and talking with Chef GG. What a special human. Great seeing and being served by Curtis the bartender. He is a gem. The guys in the kitchen are SO NICE and SO TALENTED! All our food was truly amazing. Don't miss the Manchurian Cauliflower!! Yum!! The Korma dishes are fantastic. The naan flaky and butterlicious Honestly, everything is great. Don't want to forget to say, the drinks were divine. Mango Lassi New Delhi Old Fashion ... Wowie. And let's not forget dessert!! You can't go wrong there. Everything is wonderful! EVERYTHING! For a fine dining experience, in a wonderful historic Lewes "home," absolutely charming, make sure you get to Raas!!!! Charlie D read more

What a disappointing return to Raas. One of the people at our table ordered the whole fish at market price. We did not ask the price but I assumed it was in line with other more expensive entrées on their menu. Wrong. It was $140, more than three times their most expensive entrée. I think this was very deceptive on the restaurants part and we will certainly not be back anytime soon. ADDENDUM - Please note that the menu did not list the whole fish as a shareable large plate. In addition, while describing the whole fish, the server did not mention that it was 3 lbs despite knowing that it was being ordered as an entree by a small, thin lady. read more

Everything from beginning to end was perfect. We've been here many times but tonight was exceptionally good. The deconstructed Pork Vindaloo was spiced very nicely, mild, as requested. The butter chicken is always spot on. This is the good food place in Lewes. read more

Raas - Deconstructed Pork Vindaloo - Indian Near Me - Lewes, Delaware

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