The Backstretch

Food and service are always great. Sports bar type environment. If you're wanting to visit with…read morefriends or family, it gets a little noisy on Trivia nights (maybe Tuesdays?). Be sure to check out the pretzel bread.

Late night dinner for me and my husband (9pm) this place is one of the few places open after 9 in…read moreDelaware that's serves food. Pretzel bread made with Ale cheese- heavy on the ale. The bread itself also had an alcohol taste to it- maybe it's the batch as the last time I had it I couldn't taste it but this time I may not pass a breathilizer from it alone I had the RBW Burger and the aioli was tasty. The pickles were unlike any I've had before- like the thing between a pickle and a cucumber. The wait staff were nice! The volume was pretty standard for a bar. Only gave it a four because the food can be inconsistent between visits. (Last time the fries were way too salty and this time they were perfect- also the bread)

Fried pickles, 12 wings (Buffalo, creamy Parmesan)

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Son Of Thurman

3.4(380 reviews)

0.0 mi

Place is always very cool, probably could be a little cleaner but it is what it is. Burger was…read morepretty good. It's just very hard when a burger is that thick to get it cooked perfectly. Service is bar service. It's very casual and if you're expecting somebody to wait on you every second you won't get it. It's not bad but for two burgers with one having fries and the other having coleslaw and two soft drinks $60 feels a bit steep.

Quality every time. A staple we bring all our friends and family to from out of town. Good sports…read morebar type food. Wings are gigantic and fantastic!

Inside

The Thurmanator

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Hamburger Inn Diner

4.2(494 reviews)

This restaurant might as well be a time machine. You walk in and there are no tables just a bar…read morethat outlines the center of the restaurant where you simply find the best seat possible and grab a menu. The specials are wrote on a board and the service is great. One of the coolest places you can go to. Environment is full of energy because of the way the restaurant is set up and the food is exceptional. Personally one of the best Rubens I've had in a long time.

After the Delaware Farmer's Market, my wife and I wanted to rewind time at this old school diner…read more Leave it to us to go to a place called Hamburger Inn and not get a hamburger. And I think that might have been our downfall. We went the breakfast route and started with a Cinnamon roll made right on the griddle. It created this crispy char that gave the roll more of a funnel cake texture. Unique,and the icing definitely enhances it (as it does most cinnamon rolls). Their special breakfast sandwich, "The Morning Wake-up" touts a "2x the size English Muffin" and they were not lying. This sandwich had cheese, multiple meats and vegetables, and I needed to take half of it home due to sheer size. What it didn't have... sauce. What it needed... sauce, syrup, aioli or something to lubricate all of those toppings. The breakfast potatoes on the side needed salt/seasoning/sauce, too, to be more to my liking. It was a similar experience with my wife's Reuben and the fries that she ordered; the sandwich had its moments, but it made me wish one of us got a burger like most of the other patrons.

Another view of the dining area.

Reuben

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Entrance

Hacienda Taqueria & Bar

4.1(15 reviews)

Service was great, fast, and friendly. The food was very good! I definitely recommend if you're…read moredowntown.

This may be the second review I have ever left in my life as I feel it was necessary. Wife and I…read morecame in for the first time on a Saturday for a late lunch at 1pm and the place was empty which worried me. That was until tye chips and salsa came. Salsa is clearly homemade and delicious, queso was awesome and you cane tastes the alcohol in the margaritas. I got the birria torta which was phenomenal and the best birria and consume I have ever had and I know birria. Wife got a wet burrito which was also amazing and I am not a fan of burritos. The service was also great, which you don't see much of anymore. You need to check this place out for great quality Mexican food in Delaware. We will definitely be back!

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OPA Grill & Tavern

4.2(211 reviews)

0.0 mi

Excellent customer service and the food was absolutely amazing. I already cannot wait to go back…read moreand try something else that looks good on their menu.

Alrighty here is your all inclusive, detailed review of OPA. (7/10)…read more Atmosphere; cozy lighting, chatty, smells like a Smokey delicacy. A 8.7/10 upgrade from their previous place. The bourbon wall is a dream. I would rate higher but my senior guests kept having to say "WHAT?WHAT YOU SAY?" Due to lack of acoustic material. The food: 7/10.... Beware they are not knowledgeable in gluten allergies. Every-time I've dined with a GF guest who requested no gluten or pita, they're gifted a pita on their food and have to wait another 15 minutes to get a new dish. They also did not substitute the included side of pita with a different GF side. The entrees are a great size, but they need some love (and salt and garlic). The seafood Alfredo was more like an Aldente milk soup with a few tiny bits of bell peppers. However the seafood itself tasted great and was a perfect texture! Overall, check this place out, but stick to what they're known for; the amazing drinks, the juicy gyros, and exquisite atmosphere.

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Smash Shack Burgers, Dogs and Wings - Delaware

4.2(48 reviews)

0.5 mi

Couldn't have gone any better. I was very impressed with the burgers, they were well-cooked and…read moreperfectly put-together. Instead of put together sloppily like a fast-food place would have, Smash Shack Burgers spent time stacking their burgers and making them look just as amazing as they taste. I had a side of mac & cheese, which was delicious as well. The staff were extremely kind and very patient. We were greeted by a staff member immediately and had the menu explained to us. Everything in the building was very clean and organized, I saw no spills or dirty tables at all. There is only one 2-seat table inside along with some benches lining the sides. This is very understandable due to the limited space. However, there are a few picnic tables outside that were also extremely clean and tidy. Would definitely come back!

I ordered mac and cheese with an Angus coney. What I received was mac and cheese completely covered…read morein coney sauce. I checked the menu several times, and "coney sauce" was never listed as part of the dish. When I tried to address the issue, the customer service was very disappointing. The manager apparently didn't feel the situation was important enough to address, and the employee at the counter seemed annoyed that I even brought it up. I wasn't asking for a refund -- I simply wanted what I actually ordered. Instead, I left feeling ignored and unheard. Customer service and communication matter just as much as the food.

Craft 62 Pure Cane Syrup Fountain!

The Classic.

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Certified Angus Beef Dog!

Buns Restaurant

2.6(291 reviews)

First visit to Buns since new ownership. Enjoyed! We had an early dinner that was fresh and…read moreatmosphere pleasant!

Yesterday we had the opportunity to eat at Bun's. We were lucky enough to get a table on the patio…read more- there were 4 of us. Two Cobb salads and two lasagnas and we could not have been more delighted! From welcome, to seating, to server to fantastic meals -it was a great experience. It's a bit of a drive for us but we will be back!

Very beautiful place new owners have done such an amazing job

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Old Dog Alehouse & Brewery

3.7(135 reviews)

0.0 mi

Gotta drop a star on this review due to the rude waitress we encountered today. Jess may need some…read moretraining in customer service and industry tipping standards as she provided the minimum service today and apparently expected a large tip. She was fine, food and drinks were served timely but there was nothing extraordinary about her standard service that would warrant a higher percentage tip. After paying, as my family and I were walking out, she calls out my father in front of other guests to ask if there was something wrong with her service. He explained he doesn't tip on tax and the alcoholic drinks but otherwise he gave an 18% tip...my brother and I went back and handed her another $10 in cash saying maybe we may have calculated it wrong (didn't) but wanted to be nice and handed her the cash...she proceeded to complain further and didn't offer any thanks. Sorry but if you're a waitress with that crappy of an attitude, you're probably in the wrong job. Very unprofessional and entitled.

Great options for all types of eaters. Gluten free, vegan and kids menus. Everyone was happy with…read morewhat they ordered. Ate outside.

Inside bar

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Miso fried Brussels sprouts

The Old Bag of Nails Pub

2.6(140 reviews)

0.2 mi

The old bag is a staple of downtown Delaware. I've been visiting this location for over a decade…read morebecause I grew up in Delaware but my most recent visit was fantastic. They've got such a great patio so that helped the evening. I ordered the French dip and a side salad and both were sooo good. This is one of the best French dips I've ever had. The server was also wonderful and we had a very big table so it was no easy task. They also have parking in the back which is nice and convenient.

I was genuinely surprised with how poor this experience was. I really thought it was a reputable…read morebrand, but our service was pretty lousy and they paid way more attention to the regulars sitting at the bar than they did any other customers. She stopped by twice in an hour and one of those was to take our order. Our drinks sat empty for most of the visit. Needless to say will not be returning

Bar area

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Bob Evans

2.0(80 reviews)

1.8 mi

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4/6/26 Monday 7:45pm There were two other tables. We waited 47 minutes for our dinner which…read morearrived less than appealing. Eggs over easy arrived cold and hardcooked. Sausage patties were burnt black. Forgot the toast but couldn't dip anyway. They offered to substitute links which arrived cold. The biscuit & gravy with egg arrived, again overeasy egg was hard cooked & cold, but NO GRAVY? They brought some when I asked. The waitress was hustling and apologizing and doing her best. Might be a good idea to train your chef before you leave them on their own. Had finally convinced my husband to try Bob Evans. He will not be back. Only bad Bob Evans experience I've ever had but it was BAD. Reading some of your previous reviews, this seems systemic. Not fair to the customers and certainly not your servers.

Great service from Sammie and Margaret!! Food was on point with a wild fired, chicken salad, steak…read moretips omelette, and country fried steak. Rules were super fresh and biscuits were too, even though it was for dinner.

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Joshua G.

10 years ago

The Backstretch is a fine example of a neighborhood bar, with upscale food and drinks, yet served in an atmosphere that isn't fussy, presuming or outrageously snobby. The place has a good soul--you feel it when you walk in. No one is going to obsess over you and ask (insincerely) "How is everything for you two?!?!" Here's the key to finding a great bar/grill/cafe and awesome food: when the other waiters and waitresses get off work, where do they go: the Backstretch. All the entrees are served with a deviled egg! If you don't understand the history of eggs and taverns, then you won't understand America. Pssst: they serve the same wines as Vintages! I love the food here. The chef is amazing. The menu changes seasonally. You might find an apple/chicken cheddar Pannini or a meatloaf with waffles. Edgy, creative, unassuming food. read more

Larry L.

589

10 months ago

They have a great kitchen and drinks food is so good tastes fresh staffs friendly helpful atmosphere is good ambiance is casual services are good they are good for a community read more

Serena V.

11 years ago

Awesome food and great service! Everything we have tried on the menu is wonderful. The staff is always nice and helpful.

Vivian C.

10 years ago

First time visit, was wanting soup. I had Chicken Tortellini soup to go, so YUMMY, just what I needed!

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