From candlelit steakhouses and rooftop bars to restored 19th-century taverns and French bistros — discover the best locally owned date night restaurants across Delaware.
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Chain Restaurants
🏙️ New Castle County
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The House of William & Merry
Remodeled century-old farmhouse with open kitchen serving creative, upscale New American food.
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Snuff Mill Restaurant, Butchery & Wine Bar
Chic restaurant and butcher shop serving locally sourced steaks, plus wine, beer, and cocktails.
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Bardea Food & Drink
Contemporary bistro featuring elevated Italian-American cuisine, including pasta dishes, wild boar, and craft cocktails.
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Bardea Steak
Upscale steakhouse from the Bardea group — premium cuts, refined sides, and an exceptional cocktail and wine program.
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The Quoin Restaurant
Modern eatery with a rooftop bar and speakeasy specializing in Italian dishes, cocktails and wine.
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The Copper Dram
Relaxed, intimate bar serving creative mixed drinks, beer and an American menu in a cozy Greenville setting.
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Cantwell's Tavern
Elevated American fare plus a raw bar and housemade desserts served in a restored 19th-century tavern.
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Home Grown Cafe
Award-winning farm-to-table cafe serving creative American fare with locally sourced ingredients — a Best of Delaware winner for over 20 years.
🌾 Kent County
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Jack's on Main
Comfort food including crab cakes and prime rib offered in an intimate setting in Clayton.
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Cool Springs Fish Bar & Restaurant
Modern seafood eatery with an open, exhibition-style kitchen, plus a full bar.
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Black Sheep
Worldly elixirs, elevated eats, and speakeasy vibes — a whole experience at this Milford gem.
🌊 Sussex County
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Back Porch Cafe
Fine-dining restaurant with creative global fusion dishes, plus 2 decks and a popular house flaming coffee.
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1776 Steakhouse
White-tablecloth steakhouse with premium entrees like filet mignon and lobster, plus a full bar.
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Lewes Oyster House
Oyster bar with traditional burgers, lobster rolls and steaks served in an informal setting.
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La Fable
French fare with seasonal ingredients, presented with wine and cocktails in an intimate bistro space.
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One Coastal
Welcoming restaurant with an open kitchen serving inventive farm-to-table dishes and cocktails.
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Blue Moon
Bright, remodeled Craftsman cottage serving upscale American fare with regular live entertainment.
