Bramble & Brine at The Buttery

Name: Bramble & Brine at The Buttery
Address: 102 2nd St, Lewes, DE, United States, 19958-1324
Telephone: (302) 645-5375
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

4.6

481 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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Welcome to Bramble & Brine at The Buttery! Fine Dining in the Heart of Historical Lewes

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 4, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 14 times today

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Southern
Hours of operation
Mon, Thu–Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(302) 645-5375
Website
http://www.facebook.com/BrambleandBrineButtery/?fref=tag
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
102 2nd St, Lewes, DE 19958-1324
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 481 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Ocean City / Delaware Shore
Great for outdoor dining
Ocean City / Delaware Shore
Romantic
Ocean City / Delaware Shore
Great for scenic views
Ocean City / Delaware Shore
Good for special occasions
Ocean City / Delaware Shore
American

481 Reviews

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CarolynM
Philadelphia
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Dinner at Bramble & Brine is always a treat, especially when you have David as your server. He is the ultimate server - friendly, gracious, professional, and attentive. His wonderful service adds to the restaurant's charm, along with the tasty meals. We'll be back!
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HeatherW
Philadelphia
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was our third time here and we absolutely love it. Dave, our server, is top notch. The food was excellent with exceptional portions. The desserts are decadent. Drinks were scrumptious. Excellent location in the heart of Main Street Lewes.
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BettyT
Baltimore
112 reviews
vip
5.0
112 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We started with the Curried Squash Soup on Natalie’s recommendation and it was terrific! A wonderful blend of flavors and the added bonus of crabmeat. For dinner I chose the Lobster Gnocchi which was tender, delicious with chunks of juicy lobster. My husband chose the Duck Entree which was finished with turnips, asparagus and a delicious sauce. Definitely a Five Star Meal!
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JosephineR
Washington DC
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on November 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
What a wonderful dinner! The escargot is superb as well as all the entree selections each of us ordered. Ambience is extremely warm and friendly and lots of memorabilia to look at throughout the dining areas. Highly recommended, although it is pricey.
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AliceB
New York Area
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
An absolute must for any serious diner. Sheer perfection from the time you end till the end of a glorious dining adventure. Food and service were perfect. My family felt at home.
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GertrudeHeathcliff
East Sussex
24 reviews
vip
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
My husband and I had a fabulous dining experience at Bramble & Brine. Dare I say it exceeded our best meal at ye 'ol The Buttery (the original fine dining restaurant in the Victorian house)? My only complaint is that no one acknowledged it was our anniversary celebration despite ticking that box on OT.
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ChristinaM
Baltimore
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
First Thanksgiving in Lewes at Bramble and Brine (B&B) did not disappoint. Located in the heart of downtown Lewes, the small but quaint restaurant was impeccably dressed for the occasion with lights and holiday music playing in the background. My 3 nearly grown children and I enjoyed an artfully crafted meal made with fresh locally sourced ingredients. The escargot was meaty and flavorful immersed in herbs and butter. We shared a basket of warm fresh French bread with a side butter followed by a crab dip encased in the most flaky puff pastry. The richness of the crab juxtaposed with the light flaky pastry created a dish the taste buds will not forget soon. The scallop entree was cooked to perfection and served in a creamy sauce with what I believe was white wine and capers. Also highly recommend the lobster gnocchi which was tender and rich. The sweetness of the lobster complimented the slightly acidic tomatoes in the sauce that clung nicely to the gnocchi. Two of my children ended up sharing the special Thanksgiving dish complete with turkey, short ribs and all the fixings. While the meal was superb, the most wonderful aspect of the evening was being personally greeted by the owner. She was visibly present for the entire meal checking on guests, ensuring everyone was satisfied with their meal and dining experience. If you are looking for unique upscale French dining in Lewes, Bramble and Brine is the place to eat.
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DianeI
Baltimore
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on November 23, 2023
overall2food3service4ambience3
The restaurant is cute and the service was attentive. The value for the meal? Way way overpriced. We've had better meals with just as good service for half the price right in Lewes.
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OpenTable Diner
Baltimore
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Second Thanksgiving at Bramble & Brine for us. We brought friends this time. We started with the cheeseboard and french bread for an appetizer. One was enough for 4 people, but for most they might want to order two. For dinner most everyone had the turkey dinner and I had steakfrites. The turkey plate was amazing including all the fixings and a pork chop as well as turkey. My steak was cooked perfectly and the gravy with the frites was delicious. Service was excellent as we have experienced each time. Overall an amazing Thanksgiving with friends at Bramble and Brine at the Buttery.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great meal to celebrate Thanksgiving! On top of a delicious meal, it was a lovely experience—like dining with an old family friend
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SarahA
New York Area
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Bramble & Brine is lovely in every aspect. The staff are welcoming and very kind and attentive. To say the food is superb doesn’t do it justice- but I’m at a loss for a better word. I am a frequent patron & always will be.
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BettyT
Baltimore
112 reviews
vip
5.0
112 reviews
Dined on November 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had the most amazing meal at Bramble and Brine. Instead of our usual Escargot, Natalie recommended the French Onion Soup for our appetizer. I have never had anything like it! There was duck in the soup and the flavor blending was perfect! We agreed with our fellow diners at the next table that we could never order it anywhere else, it was that good! My husband had the Duck entree which is always delicious and I chose the Lobster Gnocchi with melt in your mouth gnocchi and chunks of tender tasty lobster. We had the pleasure of meeting Chef Benjie this evening and sent our compliments to him, wow! We have some new favorites now. See you next time😊
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OpenTable Diner
Treasure Coast
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
First time here and it will not be our last. This is a first rate restaurant in every way. The food menu, preparation, and presentation was great. The setting is very elegant and intimate.
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OpenTable Diner
Atlantic City
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The restaurant is lovely and the staff was courteous and efficient. The decor is comfortable, inviting and has a charming vintage style. The offerings for breakfast were varied and the food was delicious. The French press coffee was a very nice touch and a very tasty addition to our meal. I’m delighted that Bramble & Brine has added breakfast and lunch to their dining offerings.
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JillS
Philadelphia
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We went for Sunday brunch - the food was fantastic and there was obvious attention to detail on all aspects of our visit. We thoroughly enjoyed our brunch and won't hesitate to come back another time!
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MarieJ
Las Vegas
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful staff, quaint and elegant place and good food.
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OpenTable Diner
Baltimore
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
The food was exceptional for southern delaware . The duck soup was a surprise and very good . Portions were reasonable. Two shortfalls were a failure to provide bread, and the coffee which lacked body.
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Raymond
Baltimore
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The service and food at Bramble and Brine is excellent! We enjoyed hearing about the delicious specials of the evening. Our waitress was very accommodating and knowledgeable. It is quite expensive, but we are willing to pay to dine there several times a year.
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LoraF
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
We have been to Bramble and Brine several times and each time the food was delicious and the service was excellent. It has a very pleasant atmosphere.
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CarolineM
Baltimore
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on November 3, 2023
overall2food1service3ambience3
I ordered the steak @$55 market price. I ordered medium it came out medium rare. It had gristle and fat along one side and a portion of one end. It was only warm, not hot, and was set atop skinny, fatty, over seasoned fries and covered in a flour and pan dripping gravy not even close to a jar variety of Heinz. It was already sliced WAGYU stye to give the impression of top grade beef but was far from that. In fact, Texas Road House and Outback far surpass this grade of beef in their daily menu. The only thing Road House and Outback lack is the French language in their menu item descriptions. My wife ordered the Halibut. Again it was not only warm but also dry and very salty and a smallish portion for the price. My wife also ordered a cocktail which was almost a joke because of it's small size sort of like an "Alice in Wonderland" moment ! Really funny !! The waitress was efficient and pleasant speaking in whispers to impart a sort of elegance I'm guessing. The presentation of our final bill in a wooden box was also a strange attempt at being an extraordinary restaurant or at least trying to give the impression it is. Again we found this laughable. We were also notified our dinners were being "PLATED" a few minutes before they arrived at the table. It was anti climatic when they did arrive only lukewarm and disappointing to the taste. So much for "PLATING". There was much effort to give an impression of a restaurant far above the ordinary. From the menu written with many French descriptions to the ambiance of luxury and class in the interior visuals. Too bad the food didn't come close to the implied promise falling well below as it did. The interior was very warm, clean, comfortable, old but nicely decorated with a feeling of early 20th century in my Grandma's house.... this was the best part of the night.
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BettyT
Baltimore
112 reviews
vip
5.0
112 reviews
Dined on October 31, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
From the moment when Jimmy greeted us upon our arrival we knew it was going to be a great evening. David came to our table to pour our wine and discuss our choices for dinner. We chose to share the Escargot appetizer which sometimes comes with heart shaped brioche, like last night. I ordered the Lobster Gnocchi with blistered cherry tomatoes and which was melt in your mouth delicious. My husband had the Duck Breast with baby potatoes green beans and an amazing sauce. We asked David if we could pop our heads in the kitchen to thank the staff for that awesome meal and he brought Jamare and Luis out to meet us. When my husband raved about his meal, which was expertly prepared to be gluten free, and how much he loved the sauces they prepare, I joked that he doesn’t get that at home. I can’t prepare food like them, which is why we are repeat customers and my husband can dine at Bramble and Brine at the Buttery and have amazing meals without worrying about cross-contamination. Thanks, and we’ll be back!
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ptichkalix
New York Area
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 28, 2023
overall4food3service3ambience5
We had high hopes but were ultimately disappointed. My rib hash benedict would have been outstanding - unfortunately, the menu didn't mention that it was permeated with truffle, which I can't stomach. The drinks were beautiful. The atmosphere was lovely, the decor elegant. Loved the setting. It was my birthday, and we were disappointed when the dessert we asked for (I guess because we chose it off the dessert menu?) arrived with a candle but was included on our bill. No birthday treat for me! In addition, the dessert I chose was a flan that resembled a brick in its thickness and level of overdoneness. The four of us, including my dessert-loving kids, actually couldn't finish it.
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Chicklet
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great experience. Awesome food and service. Skip the dessert!
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BettyT
Baltimore
112 reviews
vip
5.0
112 reviews
Dined on October 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We love Bramble and Brine at the Buttery. They never disappoint food or service wise. Guests are always warmly welcomed by the staff and seated promptly. We started with the escargot appetizer, which was served with heart shaped brioche. My husband had the Halibut which he raved about, especially the sauce! I chose the Meatloaf Wellington which is a big favorite if mine and it was served over puréed turnips which were smooth and delicious as well as the asparagus, roasted carrots and sauce surrounding it. There wasn’t any room for dessert, but I saw some of them go by and they looked luscious!
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MollyH
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had an amazing time at the Bramble & Brine. The service, the food, the drinks, and the environment was spectacular! We had a wonderful family dinner. We will 100% return time and time again for an amazing meal. 10/10 recommend this place!
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OliviaM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
To say the dinning experience here was incredible would be an understatement. Our server David was so kind and knowledgeable of the menu. I have a gluten allergy and he made sure to walk me through the food items. The food was sooo good. I had the scallops and my husband had the weelington and they were both large portions. It is pricey but you get what you pay for in terms of ambiance, service and food quality. I can not wait to go back.
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QuirkyBlackMan
Philadelphia
208 reviews
vip
3.0
208 reviews
Dined on October 23, 2023
overall3food4service3ambience3
Our first time visiting since the change over and probably our last. I hate giving harsh ratings, and I try to be fair and understanding. The restaurant has a pretty limited menu. All entrees are $42 except the steak at $55, and soups and salads are $18. DON'T take the bread! We were asked if we wanted bread and butter, little did we know that it was $8. We ordered the Beet Salad to share, the Halibut and the Scallops. The salad was very small (2 tablespoons of arugula and maybe 1/2 beet), but tasty. It's definitely not worth $18. The Halibut and Scallops were very good. Things that ruined the dining experience: They were painting the wall in the bar area tables. We could see and smell painting. You couldn't paint whe people weren't eating? They let 4 people do a photo shoot going from room to room without regard for the diners. They were loud, disrespecting personal space and privacy. The photographer was hovering over us. The chairs in the main dining room were painfully uncomfortable. The chairs look nice, but the cushions are old and thin, so you up with bone on wood with brunched material. The floor in the porch entrance is very dirty looking. It needs a good cleaning or if unsuccessful, painting. I was facing the area. They had a nice selection of plates and bowls, but many were chipped, making them more susceptible to bacterial contamination. Overall nice place, but overpriced and they definitely need more attention to detail. Charging $8 for bread and making it sound like it's complimentary (like almost every restaurant) is unforgivable.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on October 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a great experience. Megan has created a gem in Lewes.
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BrianS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Bramble and Brine at The Buttery is now our favorite restaurant at the Delaware Shore.
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OpenTable Diner
Baltimore
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
These were the best broiled crabcakes I've had since moving here from Maryland a couple of years ago.
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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Such a great experience! David was a great server and would recommend requesting if you go. We ordered the crab cake and steak frites, both of which were delicious. Save room for dessert! The white cake was phenomenal. Prices were a little high in comparison to other establishments in the area, but it was worth every penny for how delicious the food was. We are looking forward to returning.
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GayleJ
Philadelphia
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
High level cooking at this restaurant. The service was very good!! Loved the French style of a baguette with good butter and radishes.
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BettyT
Baltimore
112 reviews
vip
5.0
112 reviews
Dined on October 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a wonderful evening from the moment when Rick welcomed and seated us with David to catching up with Jimmy and saying hello to the lovely proprietress Megan Kee! Chef Benji prepared an exquisite Duck Breast entree for my husband which was gluten free and an awesome Lobster Gnocchi entree for me. This was after sampling our wine and enjoying the escargot appetizer. I love dining at The Bramble and Brine at the Buttery for the ambience and enjoying excellent meals that I would not be preparing at home!
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Skimmer
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on October 16, 2023
overall2food2service2ambience2
The food was average, nothing over the top. Ambience could have been nice, but due to a couple face timing a relative it was horrible. The restaurant wants to exhibit fine dining, but is missing the mark. We won't be back.
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OpenTable Diner
Baltimore
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 14, 2023
overall3food2service4ambience3
To start with, the building looks beautiful from the outside as you step in to the foyer, where the host greets you. It’s cluttered with all kinds of stuff that doesn’t really go together. There’s a beautiful fireplace behind the hostess stand that is completely covered up with junk. As you walk in to the dining area at first glance, it looks lovely until you look up and see several dead plants hanging from the ceiling… A big no-no in feng shui! The menu is limited in my opinion. We ordered the muscles which came out, completely covered in Ground chorizo, which made it impossible to even taste the delicate nature of the muscles and brought tears to my eyes. It was so hot. The waitress gladly took it back, but mentioned that other people had complained about that before… But yet nothing was ever done? That was a mind-boggling for me. We ordered the risotto as a starter to replace the muscles, the taste was decent, but it was more like a soup than a risotto. There could’ve been more mushrooms as it was a mushroom risotto with shrooms from Kennett Square. The entrées, the meatloaf Wellington, and the short rib were decent… Although for $42 a dish there could’ve been more meat on the short rib plate, instead of a gigantic bone with a small piece of meat on top of it. Our waitress was fantastic, however, I will not be rushing back.
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Westielover
Baltimore
12 reviews
vip
3.0
12 reviews
Dined on October 14, 2023
overall3food2service4ambience3
We were rather disappointed in our dining experience after having read so many good reviews. Overall, we felt that the food was mediocre and not worth the price. The puff pastry crab appetizer was overcooked and hard. The halibut entrees were dry with little flavor, although the crab cake was decent. The peanut butter pie dessert was very good and the best part of our meal. Our server was very personable and attentive, but the room we were seated in was so loud that it was difficult to carry on a conversation. Sadly, we probably won’t be back.
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DonnaL
Baltimore
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on October 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
A bit expensive for dinner appetizers-soup 20 dollars?
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BettyT
Baltimore
112 reviews
vip
5.0
112 reviews
Dined on October 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful dinner and apps. The new menu featured gnocchi and lobster which melted in my mouth. There was also duck breast available and that was equally delicious! The staff all work together to ensure a fine dining experience and it’s always a pleasure visiting Bramble and Brine at the Buttery!
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CWMRZL430
Philadelphia
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food, drinks, and service were outstanding. Loved the decor and the whole feel of the restaurant as well. We recently moved to the area, and this is the best restaurant we have been to in Lewes so far. I would highly recommend, and we will certainly be back.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on October 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food does not disappoint. Limited menu, keeps the quality high. We will return.
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FAQs

Bramble & Brine at The Buttery offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (302) 645-5375.

Bramble & Brine at The Buttery is rated 4.6 stars by 481 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 4, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 14 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
Price
$31 to $50
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

Website
http://www.facebook.com/BrambleandBrineButtery/?fref=tag
Phone number
(302) 645-5375

Bramble & Brine at The Buttery

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Menu

What 481 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

FAQs

Does Bramble & Brine at The Buttery offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Bramble & Brine at The Buttery restaurant rated?

Is Bramble & Brine at The Buttery currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

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