Lewes, DE

Lewes is a few miles north of Rehoboth Beach. Bear to your right onto Kings Highway (just after you pass Bethany Blues) and follow the signs, or continue north on Coastal Highway up to Rt. 9 and turn right. The first area you will pass on the left is Five Points. If you continue on Rt. 9 (it will become Savannah Road) you will end up in downtown Lewes.

Villa Sorrento

Written by the Rehoboth Foodie |

Owner Mara DePace's childhood memories of Sunday Italian dinners with family and friends inspired her to go into the restaurant business over 25 years ago. Her latest venture, Villa Sorrento in Lewes, is a friendly, crowded little spot that is testament to her

The Buttery

Written by the Rehoboth Foodie |

A few people have scolded me for saying "too many" good things about some of the local restaurants. As I explain in About the Foodie, I believe that the fierce competition here in Rehoboth Beach actually does make most of our restaurants pretty good. Indeed, "only the strong survive," and the marginal ones tend not to last very long anyway. I do write critical things about

Bethany Blues

Written by the Rehoboth Foodie |

Bethany Blues first location in Bethany Beach was a smart move. The bar quickly became a "Cheers"-like watering hole for visitors and locals alike. The food was consistent, though there were some hits and misses. As a Pitmaster and former BBQ restaurant owner myself, I can't help but

Kindle

Written by the Rehoboth Foodie |

Kindle's original location was spacious, dramatic...and way too far from Rehoboth Beach. People found it too long a trip, especially considering that one might imbibe while there. Kindle's new space in downtown Lewes (formerly "Books By the Bay") is smaller (and noisier) than the original Paynter's Mill installation. But

Agave Restaurant and Bar

Written by the Rehoboth Foodie |

Picture the upscale setting of a petite bistro in Manhattan or in a sparkling casino in Las Vegas. But Agave Restaurant isn’t in the Big Apple or Sin City—it’s right on Second Street in downtown Lewes. And the real surprise is that the moderately priced cuisine is creative and unquestionably Mexican.