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Name: The Buttery
Address: 102 2nd St., Lewes, DE, United States, 19958-1324
Telephone: (302) 645-7755
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.4

The Buttery

4.4 (15)

$31 to $50

American

102 2nd St., Lewes, DE 19958-1324

About this restaurant

Romantic
Good for special occasions
Innovative

The Buttery Restaurant in Lewes, Delaware feels like you're eating in someone's living room. From the old-fashioned Victorian-style exterior of this converted home to the bright, warm interior, it's easy to enjoy a drink or meal in comfort with this kind of ambiance. To begin your lunch or dinner at The Buttery Restaurant, try the seafood chowder, a signature dish made with shrimp, clams and cod. If you're not a fan of seafood, the baked brie is very good, too.

For dinner at The Buttery Restaurant, the Hudson Valley duck breast is very popular. Otherwise, the beef short ribs are slow-braised and served with a very unique Cajun grit cake.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Farm-to-table
Hours of operation
Mon : 11:30am - 9pm Tues : 11:30am - 9pm Wed : CLOSED till April Thurs : 11:30am - 9pm Friday : 11:30am - 10pm Saturday : 11:30am - 10pm Sunday : (BRUNCH) 10:30 - 2:00pm Open Sunday Dinner February 19th
Phone number
(302) 645-7755
Website
http://www.butteryrestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Catering
We offer custom catering services for parties of 25-500 on and off-premise. Our menu selections and capabilities range from your slightest whim to anything your heart desires, so in other words, absolutely fabulous for you. See how we can make your event shine for you and all your guests. For more information, call Lisa @ 302.645.7755

Location
102 2nd St., Lewes, DE 19958-1324
Neighborhood
Lewes
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Sunchoke Veloute$14.00
Chestnut, Trout Roe, Parsley
Potato Lobster Soup$16.00
Lentil, Celery Root, Leek
Winter Greens Salad$13.00
Chicory, Roasted Carrot, Sunflower Seed, Buttermilk Dressing
Baby Romaine$14.00
Preserved Lemon, Anchovy, Bread Crumbs, Parm
Beef Tartare$18.00
Asian Pear, Mint, Quail Egg, Chili Dressing, Sesame
Scallops$16.00
Endive, Black Radish, Bone Marrow, Caviar, Meyer Lemon
Octopus$17.00
Chorizo, Potato, Black Olive, Paprika
Tortellini$12.00
Parsnip, Chervil, Shimegi Mushroom

Charcuterie & Cheese Boards

Build your own at $6 a piece Full Cheese $28, Full Charcuterie $28, Full Board $55

Foie Torchon
Country Style Pate
Octopus Terrine
Swordfish Pastrami
Beemster
Midnight Moon
Gorgonzola
Mozzarella

Entrees

Snapper$36.00
Baby Turnip, Enoki, Peanut, Miso Tea
Osso Buco$38.00
Soft Polenta, Baby Beet, Duck Egg, Blood Orange
Duck Breast$34.00
Sweet Potato, Hazelnut, Kale, Kumquat, Duck Sauce
Porchetta$32.00
Pearl Onions, Baby Carrot, Farro, Pan Jus
Salmon$34.00
Quinoa, Beet, Radish, Parsley
Crab Cake$36.00
Confit Potato, Brussels, Bernaise
Steak
Duchess Potato, Creamed Spinach, Bordelaise
- Filet$36.00
- Dry Aged Strip$43.00

What 15 people are saying

The Buttery reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.4

4.4 based on all time ratings

4.3Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

15 Reviews

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Janie VIP
Philadelphia County108 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 9, 2017
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
This was my first visit to the Buttery since the ownership changed. We had a party of six and most enjoyed their dinners. However one person in our group was not pleased as she had to ask our waiter what to have the chef cook her filet more as it was too rare. When it came back there was not much difference and she did not eat her meal but requested the entree to be removed from our check which it was. Two in our group had the swordfish which was delicious, one other had the duck, filet and I can't remember the last entree. The side dishes were a nice variety and the portions were generous.
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OpenTable Diner
Baltimore / Maryland1 review
2.0
Dined on June 4, 2017
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The Buttery was, until this trip, our favorite dining spot in Lewes. We often spend our anniversary at the beach and have enjoyed celebrating it at the Buttery. But the new Buttery/menu is just not the same (they've switched owners since we were there last). Our food was quite good but not at all good enough to warrant the price, and the portions were ridiculous. We're used to quite nice restaurants, so it isn't just a matter of not understanding how finer dining works. $17 dollars for an octopus appetizer that, while quite tasty, had at best 2 ounces of octopus. That's probably a generous estimate. We're looking for a new favorite place for celebrations at the beach. This just wasn't what we were used to, the menu didn't click for us, the food was hit and miss (back off on the overly salty Ramen broth on the scallops, Chef!) and the Buttery no longer seems worth the expense. Disappointing.
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Robertw VIP
Washington, D.C. Area37 reviews
2.0
Dined on May 28, 2017
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Horrible. Used to go to brunch all the time under previous ownership. It was fantastic THEN. New ownership has ruined The Buttery. Raised prices. Lowered food quality. Our food arrived cold and tasteless. Will never go back.
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wapeak
Washington, D.C. Area2 reviews
1.0
Dined on May 27, 2017
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
We were very excited to try the Buttery but nothing was good. We waited for our entrees for 2 hours and all 6 of them were ice cold. Our steaks all had pats of butter on top of them but the steaks were so cold they didn't melt at all. All of our steaks were way under cooked. We sent them back and they returned one and a half minutes later still cold. At that point we were fed up and decided to send everything back and asked to see the manager. We were told he'd gone home for the night and the head server came. We barely got an apology and she said she'd take the entrees off the bill. We were still charged for the the appetizers and the drinks. There was no real offer to make things right. Very disappointed!
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MichaelT
Washington, D.C. Area9 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 22, 2017
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Took four friends to dinner for my 63rd birthday Everyone described it afterwards as a "perfect" evening Only glitch is that several of the wines listed were not in fact available
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HappyFoodie VIP
Washington, D.C. Area47 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 21, 2017
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
The menu changed with new owners. All of our party had eggs for brunch. You don't get even a crust of toast to dip in your eggs... unless your "over easy" eggs are fried solid. We did complain and we were offered a new order of eggs, because the other members of our party were done their meals our guest decided against it. Our waiter told us that he would credit our check for the meal. The check came and we were given an $8 credit just for the eggs. In addition to this mishap we were also overcharged on our bill. Instead of the $24.95 pre fix per person we were charged À la cart prices. The brunch was not good. As local residents we like to support local businesses. Unfortunately there are other restaurants worthy of our dining dollars.
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Barbara VIP
Philadelphia County9 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 14, 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Mothers day
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PandRG
Philadelphia County36 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 30, 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Sunday Brunch was wonderful! The menu offered lots of options, and included a beverage (mimosa, bloody mary or champagne), appetizer choice and main course choice. Our food was delicious -- a wonderful beet, arugula and goat cheese salad, pastries, crabcakes and eggs benedict -- The bernaise was amazing! Our waiter, Chris, was delightful, the ambiance was perfect, and our meal was a great value for the price.
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RKCG
New York City5 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 29, 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Buttery may very well be my favorite restaurant in Delaware. I've returned each time during a different season having dinner for two each time. The menu is well rounded and the food from appetizer to desert has always and I mean always been excellent. The wait staff is knowledgeable of what is on the menu and very polite and attentive. The ambiance is warm and intimate enough to have a romantic dinner. I honestly use The Buttery to compare all other restaurants at the shore. A few come close , but none have equalled the overall dining experience. The prices reflect the quality of what you'll be served and because of it you certainly are getting what you pay for here. I suggest putting your dinner in the hands of the Chef with the chef's 7 course dinner and prepare yourself for a wonderful dinner.
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MimiR VIP
Washington, D.C. Area14 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 16, 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great restaurant in Lewes Delaware. Great food, wonderful service
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102 2nd St., Lewes, DE 19958-1324

Additional information

Neighborhood
Lewes
Hours of operation
Mon : 11:30am - 9pm Tues : 11:30am - 9pm Wed : CLOSED till April Thurs : 11:30am - 9pm Friday : 11:30am - 10pm Saturday : 11:30am - 10pm Sunday : (BRUNCH) 10:30 - 2:00pm Open Sunday Dinner February 19th
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Farm-to-table
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.butteryrestaurant.com/
Phone number
(302) 645-7755
Catering
We offer custom catering services for parties of 25-500 on and off-premise. Our menu selections and capabilities range from your slightest whim to anything your heart desires, so in other words, absolutely fabulous for you. See how we can make your event shine for you and all your guests. For more information, call Lisa @ 302.645.7755

The Buttery

About this restaurant

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Additional information

Menu

Appetizers

Sunchoke Veloute$14.00

Potato Lobster Soup$16.00

Winter Greens Salad$13.00

Baby Romaine$14.00

Beef Tartare$18.00

Scallops$16.00

Octopus$17.00

Tortellini$12.00

Charcuterie & Cheese Boards

Foie Torchon

Country Style Pate

Octopus Terrine

Swordfish Pastrami

Beemster

Midnight Moon

Gorgonzola

Mozzarella

Entrees

Snapper$36.00

Osso Buco$38.00

Duck Breast$34.00

Porchetta$32.00

Salmon$34.00

Crab Cake$36.00

Steak

What 15 people are saying

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