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Bramble & Brine at The Buttery, Lewes, DE

Bramble & Brine at The Buttery

4.5
4.5
439 Reviews
$31 to $50
American
Welcome to Bramble & Brine at The Buttery! Fine Dining in the Heart of Historical Lewes

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 16 times today

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Lewes
  • Cross street
    On the corner of Second Street and Savannah Road
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 439 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Ocean City / Delaware Shore

    Great for brunch

  • Ocean City / Delaware Shore

    Great for fine wines

  • Ocean City / Delaware Shore

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Ocean City / Delaware Shore

    Romantic

  • Ocean City / Delaware Shore

    Good for special occasions

  • Ocean City / Delaware Shore

    American

439 Reviews
  1. luv2golf

    Philadelphia

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My husband and I had a wonderful time and we are so so impressed with the food and the service was outstanding! If you haven't tried it you should honestly give it a try. It's a Gem.

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  2. TracyR

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic dinner and service. One of our favorites for a nice night out. Love it!

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  3. GGio

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great quality with a French touch. Service was professional and kind accommodating our large family needs and preferences. Altogether it’s great value.

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  4. KoriD

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall1food2service3ambience4
    Way over priced for the food. 3 scallops for $42!!! Some unidentifiable meat on top of potatoes. Very disappointing. Should have known better since ownership is the same as fable. Also terrible. Won’t return

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  5. Paulie

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent and unique choices on the menu. Everything was delicious. Very generous portions . Our waitress Natalie could not have been better. Very knowledgeable and attentive. I highly recommend The Bramble !

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  6. NancyP

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I brought my friends visiting from out of town Friday evening!!! I knew they would love it!!! The beautiful décor, atmosphere on the porch & delicious food and drinks were fabulous!!! The service was also excellent & the chicken cordon blue amazing!!! Definitely one of my favorite restaurants in downtown Lewes !!!

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  7. Coalman

    Indiana

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience5
    Decent food, decent service, expensive for what you get. Beautiful restaurant.

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  8. BettyT

    Baltimore

    104 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    104 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had an excellent meal at Bramble and Brine at the Buttery last night. We started with the Decoy Cabernet and the Escargot. My husband ordered the Duck Entree and I tried the Coquilles Saint-Jacques. Both were delicious. If you want to go out for a wonderful meal you must try Bramble. You will be pampered from the minute you arrive until you leave. We'll see you again soon!

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  9. Chrissy

    Atlantic City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 12, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Buttery atmosphere was exceptional! 30th Wedding Anniversary, seated on side porch that was absolutely lovely with flowers and trees and twinkle lights! Decor was beautiful! I had escargot appetizer and lobster tail entree. Delicious. Hubby had incredible creamy veggie soup and NY Strip over truffle fries. Unfortunately even though steak was requested to be medium rare, it was medium done. Oh well. Other than that, food and drinks very good. Will definitely make reservations for next time we visit Lewes.

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  10. JenniM

    Philadelphia

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 12, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience4
    Beautiful setting for a special event dinner. Knowledgeable and friendly staff helped to make our dinner extra special.

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  11. Pilar

    New York Area

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We went there to celebrate our anniversary. The food was delicious (scallops are a must). My husband has the Halibut, and it was really good. Maghen the owner visited our tables and asked how our food was "nice touch". Nathalie was server was cordial and great. First time at the restaurant but will definitely come back again!!

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  12. DonnaC

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Beautiful setting with good food and excellent drinks. Wait staff were very friendly and accommodating. Will go back!

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  13. RichardR

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our waiter David was fantastic! Food as well. Don’t hesitate to make this your first choice as it is a wonderful experience. Nice ambience with bossa nova jazz and a colorful parrot too!

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  14. Jeff

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience4
    The service was excellent, and it is a nice place to dine for a special occasion. The better than average quality of food does not justify such high prices, especially in a beach town.

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  15. StockMoe

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was absolutely perfect and the peanut butter pie was the best way to end the adventure.

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  16. TinaV

    Philadelphia

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Thank you for a wonderful evening of delicious food & drink. Exceptional experience!!!

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  17. ElizabethR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Bramble & Brine was a lovely experience starting with the friendly and informative hostess through the delicious dinner served by expert waitstaff. Will definitely visit again.

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  18. Barney

    Baltimore

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service was outstanding, only exceeded by the excellence of our food. The best dining experience my family has had in many years. Highly recommend Bramble and Brine.

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Enjoyed the Great food, great service. Well worth your time.

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  20. DonL

    Washington DC

    28 reviews

    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had a wonderful experience at Bramble & Brine. The food and service were perfect. Chatted with the owner who was there to talk to all the guests and help out when needed. The restaurant is beautifully decorated and makes great use of the space. It made our stay in Lewes even more special.

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  21. NadineK

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love this restaurant and our guests did too. From the ambiance to the food…. Waiter at table 25 was exceptional. Would like to have him every time. Very friendly and welcoming. Knowledgeable about food, drinks, etc. Made all feel welcome.

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  22. Boomers500

    Philadelphia

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very much enjoyed our Anniversary meal at Bramble & Brine. Great ambience, food & service!

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  23. JRDiner

    Greensboro

    34 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on August 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A French influenced dining experience. The food was excellent and the service was terrific…admittedly we were there midweek. Bramble and Brine will definitely become a regular in our dining rotation.

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    Key West

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 28, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience4
    For being marketed as “fine” dining, we were really disappointed. We started with the peach and burrata salad which was excellent, but that was the highlight of dinner. All of us agreed our entrees were just ok. My husband had the scallops, which contained only 3 scallops. For $42, we would have expected more. I had the crab cake which wasn’t bad, but certainly it wasn’t the best crab cake in the region (Woody’s in our opinion). Our friends shared the steak which they described as “chewy” and the Cordon Bleu which did not contain much stuffing.. it was basically chicken breast. The restaurant ambience itself is lovely and a bit quirky. It all just seemed overpriced and we have had far better experiences at nearby Striper Bites and Lewes Oyster House. We actually walked across the street and ordered a pizza following our meal because the guys were still hungry.

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  25. Bday

    Philadelphia

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on August 28, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Service was great. Food was good but not quite worth the price point for some of the dishes. The crab cake was lack luster and a bit over seasoned. We enjoyed the Meatloaf Wellington and the Lobster Tail. Probably would not return, however as there are a couple better options in the area with similar dishes.

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  26. Melinda

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 28, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience5
    The restaurant was lovely and the bar area appeared to be very inviting. The food was very so-so. Might have considered giving it a second try, but was turned off when I received my bill and was charged for the mixer that was in my cocktail. (I ordered vodka with a splash of tonic and was charged $2.00 for the splash of tonic and $15. for the vodka. Felt like nickel diming to me.)

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  27. RogerJ

    Charlotte

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    This is a fabulous restaurant. The service we experienced was some of the best ever. David was very attentive but never rushed us a bit. He gave excellent descriptions of each special and the couple of entrees we had questions about. The food was very good and plenty was on the plate. The restaurant is in an old house that they have renovated very well. It is not over crowded in the small rooms and the noise level was well under control. Highly recommend

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  28. ChristopherD

    Philadelphia

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    My wife, daughter, and I went with my mother, who said this was her best beach restaurant meal ever, and I would have to agree with her. All of the food was fantastic and distinctly French. All of the meals heading out to other tables looked great and made me think “I’ll have to get that next time.” If you’re in Lewes and are looking for a great meal, go here.

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  29. BettyT

    Baltimore

    104 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    104 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a great dinner tonight. Soft shell crabs were the special and we jumped on it since they were so great last week. The service is excellent, our escargot appetizer was delicious and the crab entrees were amazing! Thank you Natalie for taking such good care of us, and as always it was nice seeing you Jimmy!

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  30. StephB

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A wonderful experience here! Beautiful and comfortable ambience, impeccable service with David who paid attention to every detail while being truly charming and informative; delicious food, and inspired specialty lemonades, with an array of choices to surprise and delight anyone. We sat on the enclosed porch area, and enjoyed soup, bread, appetizer dip, and main courses. And alas we shall return to save room for dessert! Our best meal in Lewes so far! Can’t wait to come back.

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  31. BettyT

    Baltimore

    104 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    104 reviews

    Dined on August 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We started with a nice bottle of wine and ordered the Escargot to share. Then we both ordered the special which was soft shell crabs over corn and tomato salad with cherry pepper remoulade. Mine was in a tempura and my celiac husbands was sautéed. They were presented so beautifully I had to stop and photograph them. They were even more delicious than they looked, and that’s saying something. Natalie took excellent care of us and we always feel valued when we dine at Bramble and Brine at the Buttery.

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  32. Janjos

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience1
    A disappointing experience. The worst issue was being seated by a family with 2 young children. Not pleasant with the fidgeting, winging and child in a high chair kicking off. Thought we might avoid family time with a 7:30 reservation. That killed the ambience for us! The food didn't meet 'fine dining' expectation. The Coquilles St. Jacques was soupy & grey - it didn't look appetising but did taste good. The Halibut Amandine was dry. The highlight was the Crabe au Gratin. Enjoyed the wine but a shame it didn't arrive till after we'd finished the starter. The restaurant needs to either drop it's prices or up it's game in order to be considered value for money.

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was wonderful! Chicken cordon blue was amazing.

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  34. BettyT

    Baltimore

    104 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    104 reviews

    Dined on August 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had an excellent meal here with our grown daughter. We shared the Escargot over brioche, I ordered the Meatloaf Wellington, my husband had the Duck Breast and my daughter chose the Steak Frites. I really cannot say enough about Bramble and Brine at the Buttery. We are always warmly welcomed, the staff is amazing, and the food is beyond compare in my opinion. It’s such an enjoyable experience dining here!

    1 person found this helpful

  35. MegC

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Bramble & Brine at the Buttery was a fantastic experience. We were in town for a wedding and a group of 6 of us wanted to have a nice evening before wedding festivities began. We made a reservation here and showed up a bit early, we were able to get a cocktail by the bar which was absolutely delicious. Our server was incredibly accommodating of dietary restrictions of one of our friends and was really sweet. The food was fantastic and the ambiance was lovely! We had a great time and strongly recommend!!

    1 person found this helpful

  36. ColinA

    Baltimore

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a wonderful evening with excellent service. We did have a drink come out wrong, but they quickly and graciously remedied the situation. Thanks for another great dining experience, Megan!

    1 person found this helpful

  37. JohnR

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 7, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful food and ambiance. Great place for a special occasion.

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our waiter was excellent. Food same. Initially we waited a little bit for our drinks but after that everything was wonderful.

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  39. Daiseycat1

    New York Area

    41 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time we have been back here since it was the Buttery. Great experience- food & service excellent. David K was our server and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Thank you!

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  40. Chris

    Baltimore

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall2food2service5ambience4
    Wellington meatloaf puff pastry was soggy and pasty due to being served on top of mashed potatoes and covered with a thick goopy sauce. Tasted ok, but really poorly made. The halibut was dry and overcooked. The bread and wine was good though. $42 for a really poorly made hamburger Wellington is way too much. The servers were very good also.

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FAQs

Bramble & Brine at The Buttery offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (302) 703-2818.

Bramble & Brine at The Buttery is rated 4.5 stars by 439 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 16 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Bramble & Brine at The Buttery

102 2nd St, Lewes, DE 19958-1324

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    On the corner of Second Street and Savannah Road
  • Neighborhood
    Lewes
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Thu–Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    American, Southern
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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