Heirloom

American restaurant · Lewes

Heirloom

American restaurant · Lewes

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212 Savannah Rd, Lewes, DE 19958

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Heirloom is a delightful Victorian treasure in Lewes, where unique, locally sourced American dishes shine amidst warm, attentive service.  

Featured in The Infatuation
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212 Savannah Rd, Lewes, DE 19958 Get directions

heirloomdelaware.com
@heirloomdelaware

$50–100 · Menu

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212 Savannah Rd, Lewes, DE 19958 Get directions

+1 302 313 4065
heirloomdelaware.com
@heirloomdelaware

$50–100 · Menu

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"You’d think that RIBTs (restaurants in beach towns) are only busy during the summer months, but Heirloom is worth seeking out year-round. Set in another Victorian home from the 1800s, the space is intimate and smells like freshly baked sourdough bread. The menu rotates monthly, but you’ll always find dishes that use produce and meats from Delaware farms. We’ve had things like house-stretched burrata and red beet terrines with scapes, and every plate looks like it could belong in the Biggs Museum of American Art. They focus on sustainable wines, locally brewed beers, and herbaceous cocktails, like their milk punch with hibiscus and orange tea.  " - nicole schumann

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"You’d think that RIBTs (restaurants in beach towns) are only busy during the summer months, but Heirloom is worth seeking out year-round. Set in a Victorian home from the 1800s, the space is intimate and smells like freshly baked sourdough bread. The menu rotates monthly, but you’ll always find dishes that use produce and meats from Delaware farms. We’ve had things like house-stretched burrata and red beet terrines with scapes, and every plate looks like it could belong in the Biggs Museum of American Art. They focus on sustainable wines, locally brewed beers, and herbaceous cocktails, like their milk punch with hibiscus and orange tea." - Nicole Schumann

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"The farm-centric gem relies on a team effort from a group of cooks to dictate what lands on the frequently changing menu. Located in a 19th-century Victorian home in the heart of downtown Lewes, the critically acclaimed restaurant sends out stellar dishes like asparagus and buttermilk soup with crab, a homemade burrata with strawberry gastrique and marcona almonds, and a spinach and ricotta ravioli." - Julekha Dash, Eater Staff

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"While many beach restaurants can rely on scenic locales and a steady influx of tourists, James Beard Award nominee Heirloom isn’t just good for the beach — it’s a standout dining experience year-round. Situated in an intimate Victorian home in Lewes, Heirloom serves stellar cocktails and wine, and the kitchen kicks out stunning plates of locally inspired fare, and the service is first-rate. Booking a table at Heirloom is a must when visiting the area." - Caroline Coral

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Douglas Roach

Google
Absolutely amazing experience! It was a friend's birthday and the staff at Heirloom did not disappoint. I had some picky eaters with me, and every person loved every single dish we ordered, and I mean LOVED! I had the pork schnitzel and I ate every last bite. Every dish is so unique and delicious it leaves you talking about dinner long after you've left. Would recommend to anyone looking for the best meal of their life, I promise you won't be disappointed.

John

Google
We visited Heirloom restaurant this past weekend. One of my favorite places in Lewes downtown. This place continues to impress me every time that I eat there. We visited for a special occasion and it didn’t disappoint!! Met the wonderful owner Meghan Lee. Now I understand why this place is my favorite. She is so passionate about it and puts her soul into every nook and cranny. So much excitement talking to her on how she came up with delicious food idea. Highly recommend the Cheese and Charcuterie board! Just writing this review makes me salivate for their food.

Jasmine Tillman

Google
I went to Heirloom tonight with a friend and we LOVED everything about this dining experience from the second we walked in. Everything went smoothly with our reservations and the owner seated us -- that doesn't happen at most restaurants!! I loved absolutely everything I ate. We ordered a cheese board, and steak tartare to start. AMAZING. My friend ordered a pasta dish and I got the pork chop which was a way bigger portion than I imagined because some of these weirdo reviews said the portions were small?? They're absolutely not. We were unfortunately way too full for dessert. Definitely trying something sweet next time! I wish I could remember our servers name but she was sooo sweet and knowledgeable. I found the owner to be amazing. She was helping her staff all throughout the evening and was super friendly. I cannot wait to go back and try something new!

Robert Deutsch

Google
To be honest I was expecting more from this restaurant. The positives were our server Perfecto who was attentive and had a great personality. The - Mezcal Negroni was excellent. - Green Gazpacho with lump crabmeat was totally missing the lump crabmeat (zero crabmeat). Waiter said it was under the tzatziki - it was not. Didn’t feel like arguing. - Spinach salad was very good. - Steak entree was perfectly cooked and had a nice presentation. - Mahi was pedestrian. - Dessert - we were excited for the ice cream sandwich (peach ice cream!) but the cookie part was so rock hard that I couldn’t cut it with a steak knife (was sharing w my wife). Where the restaurant lost two stars was for the way the dining room very poorly run. The dining room staff is basically untrained, and general dining room experience is poor. I may sound picky to some but with $15drinks/$15 apps/$38 mains/$14 dessert, you expect a trained level of service. I asked for pepper and an empty pepper shaker was provided (no fresh pepper) - I mention this because when. I worked in a restaurant we refilled salt and pepper every night after service. When bus staff collected plates and silver they stacked them on the table and loaded up silverware on top right under our noses. The bare wood table was never wiped between the three courses (sweating glasses, bread crumbs). Table not cleared of condiments before dessert. This is a shame because the chef/kitchen is putting in some darn hard work.

elspeth mccormick

Google
I can't say enough wonderful things about our dinner at Heirloom! We were in Lewes and wanted to find someplace special to celebrate our wedding anniversary and Heirloom was PERFECT! The Victorian home was decorated with such care and attention to detail for the late summer season. The service was warm and attentive without being tooo attentive. But the real star was the food! The menu was crafted to elevate all the tastes of August and we enjoyed everything we ate from the tomato butter on housemade bread to the chicken with corn and patty pan squash to the tuna with blueberry ponzu sauce to the housemade summer squash & pine nut ravioli. Oh and desert! We just couldn’t decide on one, so we ordered all three! (We were a party of 4 but in retrospect I would have made the same choice if it was just two of us!) We could not decide which dessert was the best, they were all so good. We can’t wait to return and will make a visit to Heirloom an annual tradition!

Fred Strathmann

Google
Lovely spot with great and attentive service. Our group of 8 had mixed reviews of the food. Most dishes were very good and one or two rave-worthy. Mushroom appetizer was outstanding. Cod with mushrooms was bland and didn't have clear flavors. My friends said similar things about the catfish.

Theresa Middlebrooks

Google
Wow! We had dinner here tonight in celebration of my birthday. The service and food were excellent The service was incredible and every detail was paid attention to. We had the grilled octopus that was cooked to perfection; braised lamb tender and delicious and the double cut pork chop was spectacular. Can't wait to make reservations again!

Diana Wright

Google
What a glorious restaurant...locally sourced with unique combinations of spring veggies. From foraged mushroom soup with fiddlehead ferns and crispy shaved beets to salad with shaved asparagus and intensely flavored lamb specks to MD rockfish and whale-sized crispy soft shelled crabs, every dish was delightful. Service was the right blend of attention to detail and monitoring us from afar. We hope to return on Saturday!

Nate M.

Yelp
This place was very good. Amazing service and even more amazing food. The ambience was great and I would highly recommend this place for a nice dinner.

Diane A.

Yelp
We were charged $150 as a no show when the reason we didn't show was we had COVID. The day of our reservation 4 members of our Party tested positive and I let Heirloom know right away. Several calls to discuss have remained unanswered. So guess we should have showed up and infected everyone?

Bruce B.

Yelp
This was the first time we ate at Heirloom since moving to Lewes The place is quite charming, in an old Victorian house. The server was delightful. She was friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. The for was excellent. It would have been a perfect evening save one thing. About midway through our meal a woman is seated at the table next to us. A table for 4. Next thing we know a very loud, clearly drunk man comes in yelling "where's my wife". The woman, clearly used to this behavior removes him to the bar to reduce the rest of us from thee loud behavior. Then they return and the others in his party join them. His loud and rude behavior continues only this time nothing is done.. Not only that but the hostess , who clearly knows them, goes over to chat with them. On leaving I Tod her that he was drunk and quite rude. She defends him by telling me he's not drunk and he is "good people"! If the hostess was doing her job she'd have asked him to either tone it down or leave. It ruined a perfectly wonderful experience. Obviously being one of the good ole boys exempts you from decent behavior in this town.

Christina M.

Yelp
We really enjoyed our dinner at Heirloom! The interior is very charming- you can tell it's a renovated house, so it feels very cozy (but there was still enough space between tables). We were seated near the bay window, which was a nice spot. The cocktail menu had five choices- I tried the basil gimlet, which was excellent. For starters, we had the beef and lamb hand pies, tuna tartare, burrata, and octopus. The beef and lamb hand pies were excellent- they were so flavorful and came with a really tasty sauce. Our table's favorite was the tuna tartare, which came in little blue corn cups- they actually weren't hard to cut and share. The octopus was also excellent, everything it came with on the plate was very flavorful. The burrata was good, but not as much of a standout as the others. Before our starters, we were also served sourdough bread with two butters (one was a plain salted and one was a blueberry butter)- the bread was nice and fresh and the blueberry butter was so delicious and different. Our entrées were the porcini rubbed steak, the chicken, and the basil and paprika pasta. The pasta was SO flavorful- more than I expected! It was cooked in lardo and it was a perfect fresh summer dish. The chicken was a bit tough, but came served with this absolutely delicious side of squash stuffed with black eyed peas- it was a little spicy and very different and really made the plate for me. The steak had a nice umami flavor because of the porcini rub and came with very good mashed potatoes. For dessert, the oatmeal cookie ice cream sandwich was excellent- it came served as almost a strip, so it actually was pretty easy to share. We also had the vanilla panna cotta, which was the only thing we really weren't fans of- it just didn't stand out and was served with very bittersweet chocolate shortbread. However, the standout was the espresso martini, which is listed on the menu as "the best espresso martini"- and they are right!! It really is the best I've ever had. There was a special menu of rosé wines, so we decided to try one of those with our dinner- it turned out to be a natural/organic wine, which I wish had been mentioned on the menu, because we don't usually order those and we weren't a huge fan of it. Overall, we really enjoyed our meal and are excited to come back! The menu changes regularly (I think monthly), and you can tell they are very thoughtful with selecting seasonal options.

Morgan F.

Yelp
Great service and really good scallops! Definitely check out the menu before you go (just because it's smaller and unique)

Will S.

Yelp
I've eaten here many many times over the years and it always seemed like a spectacular restaurant, a place to celebrate special occasions or just a date night. It's unfortunate for me to say the last meal I had here recently was just a meal out, it's lacking the WOW factor that it used to have and I'm sorry to say that. The place still and improved looks very attractive with the new additions. We always start meals with cocktail and wine with dinner, actually one bottles of rose and one bottle of Cabernet. Apps, salad with goat cheese...crab salad that was so small with radishes, scallop entree , a vegetarian plate, there were other dishes but just not memorable. I'm sorry to be posting this as it was one of my favorites years ago and I hope it was an off night and they can get back to where it was.

Amanda P.

Yelp
This spot immediately went on my food Instagram @amandatheepicure All of my favorite 5 star places go there Heirloom is a cute restaurant in a cute beach town! We went here to celebrate a birthday and it did not disappoint. The bread and butter they gave in the beginning was fun--they had a fruit butter! The pan seared scallops were incredible. The steak was perfectly cooked. The salmon was "the best salmon I've ever had" as a friend put it. There were so many fun cheese boards to choose from and we all really enjoyed what we tried. We ended with the chocolate cake for my friends birthday and they brought out a candle which was sweet. Such a delcious experience!

Karl B.

Yelp
We celebrated our wedding anniversary at Heirloom. It is a bright, attractive restaurant in an old house. Service was good. Our meals were good but not memorable and did not meet our expectations.

Eve Neider N.

Yelp
Such a cute, quaint house turned into a restaurant. From the decor to the meal it was an amazing dining experience! It has a rustic, flowery vibe. I definitely recommend making reservations. We got the tomato toast which is super fresh, it doesn't have too much tomato, toast was fresh and warm, and it is pretty big portion definitely recommend . We also got the cheese board from Unionville, like half of the cheeses were good and half were average. The homemade crackers with it were really good and crunchy, I do think it's expensive for what you get. We got Mai tai which was really good and strong. For our main courses we got the steak, pork chop, veggie bowl, and ravioli and we all loved our dishes! Service was amazing as they were taking our empty plates right away, refilling our water, wiping our table multiple times, and checking in. Staff were very nice and friendly!

Julian B.

Yelp
Excellent beer and wine list. A bit pricey compared to other similar quality places for less like LOH.

Barbara B.

Yelp
We had a lovely meal at Heirloom. It's a beautiful spot! The cocktails were clever and tasty. The green tomato and cucumber gazpacho was cool and refreshing on a VERY hot day. Our dinners (pan seared tuna for me and mahi mahi for my husband) were flavorful and beautifully presented. The portion sizes were perfect - just enough. We capped off our dinner with strawberry goat cheesecake and espresso martinis. It was all so good - and the service was impeccable! I wish we lived closer - can't wait to eat there again the next time we are in Lewes!:

Hunter K.

Yelp
$$$ out of $$$. Very pricey, but high quality. You get what you pay for, and the food here is usually top tier. Unfortunately the menus are not clearly marked "gluten free". Nor are they marked for any dietary restrictions. The servers are straightforward, friendly, and helpful with recommendations. There were no dessert items that were gluten free the third time I've went. Staff were super friendly. The venison tasted exactly like the duck, but the sauces were good. Not quite worth the high price but if you want a bougie meal this is the place. Very nice atmosphere, moody and cozy. Fun decor.

Jane H.

Yelp
Had a delicious birthday meal here. Walking in we enjoyed the sun kissed interior and the fresh garden and nature inspired decor. The menu featured seasonal ingredients- I had a pea shoot, radish, and spinach salad to start and enjoyed the pea shoots and the buttermilk dressing. My entree was the house made ravioli filled with dill and goat cheese. Super enjoyed the puff mushrooms which had a chickeny juicy texture and the slices of garlic with romanesco cauliflower. My husband got the mahi mahi with Carolina rice porridge and shiitake- tons of umami flavor in this dish with perfectly juicy fish. We ended the meal with the carrot walnut blondie topped with the most decadent buttercream on which nested some soaked dried cherries and golden raisins. Truly could have eaten just a cup full of the buttercream and fruit topping. Husband had the blue cornmeal pound cake. The contrast between the toothy almost savory cornmeal, sweet cream and sour lemon curd was excellent. I enjoyed my blood orange spritzer very much. Beautiful meal, flavors, and atmosphere!

Peter S.

Yelp
Great place but they need to bring back the Foie gras ice cream sandwich . I have eaten here 7 times and every time was great

Jennifer C.

Yelp
I found this place at the last minute while I was vacationing in Rehoboth Beach. We were actually staying closer to Lewes. The food here is amazing, there was not one dish that was not awesome. We also one of getting two orders of bread for the bread because the red is out of this world!!

Quintessa D.

Yelp
I ordered the steak. I also tried the octopus and cheese board. Everything was great and flavorful. The service was great and the ambiance is adorable. I enjoyed my experience.

Chelsea A.

Yelp
We visit Lewes every year and this was our first time at Heirloom, but it will not the last! I may even say the best meal we've had in Downtown Lewes and Rehoboth generally. We sat at the bar which was lovely - both bartenders were very kind and attentive. We received complimentary sourdough with their homemade butter (to die for!) plus special roasted red pepper butter. We started with the grilled octopus and a special which was local tomatoes, feta and some type of glaze. Truly some of the best tomatoes I've ever eaten. The octopus and whatever sauce came with it was amazing. I had the scallops with a corn salad which was amazing and my fiancé had the pork loin which was cooked perfectly! Overall we had a wonderful time eating some of the best, most fresh food around!

Matt R.

Yelp
Once again, a 5-star meal at heirloom. Service, ingredients, plating, flavors, cocktails, and rose selection are always on point. Was fortunate enough to have soft shell crabs available for our visit, so that's an automatic entree order for us. The burrata never disappoints, and was particularly well executed this visit, with the golden raisins and strawberry gastrique. Angel had been out server for years, and his attentiveness and candor help this place continue it's success.

Lauren S.

Yelp
We vacation in OC MD every summer but always do a shopping day trip to Rehoboth beach. I like to try to eat dinner too sometimes but usually we're done shopping before it's dinner time. This year we went shopping later in the afternoon and did dinner afterwards. We didn't think we were going to make it here because you have to make reservations in advance for here. i ended up snagging an outdoor patio table reservation on our way to Rehoboth. ( I think it said patio tables open up the day of) I wanted an indoor reservation but I was happy we just got a table. When we arrived we overheard a couple that had a reservation for indoors that wanted to sit outdoors- so we swapped with them! I'm glad we did , it was decorated very nice inside it's an old Victorian house with a lot of floral decor and white lights. It was very cozy. I was debating if I wanted to get the scallops or not - but I'm glad I did! Everything went perfectly together- the scallops were seared nicely and the puree that went with it complimented it- I forget what kind it was. I also ordered a drink and it was in a cute tiki glass with an umbrella. My husband got corn ravioli and they ran out shortly afterwards. It was good but it didn't have any much corn flavor as I was expecting. Usually he picks the better entree but I picked the better choice this time. It was a nice dinner and we also got 2 desserts I believe. We would come back sometime

Joyce F.

Yelp
Food and service was great. Ambiance was perfect! Love the old home turned into a restaurant with its great architecture and design

Beth W.

Yelp
Great place to celebrate a special occasion! Food was tasty and good portions. Had tilefish that I highly recommend. Love the fact that they change their menu often to capture the seasons and what is available during that time of the year.

Stefan W.

Yelp
Without question, the finest meal I've been served in quite some time. Whomever is in the kitchen clearly knows their stuff. Service is friendly, attentive, and very good. The space is elegant, intimate, and quiet - but not so quiet that you hear everyone else's conversation. The food was absolutely on point - and much better than expected (and my expectations were quite high, given the descriptions in the menu!) To be honest, I'm a complete snob when it comes to Steak Tartare - serve me something that went through a grinder, and you've lost my respect completely. What I was served at Heirloom is likely the best Tartare I've had in over a decade. Clearly hand chopped the way it should be, and seasoning was unexpected and amazing. Even the potato chips that were served with it were special - I can't say enough! It's also very difficult to perfectly cook a double-cut pork chop - but that was perfectly achieved. Tilefish had crispy skin, and the vegetables that sat below it were nothing short of decadent. Prices were high, but fair, given the creativity and quality that was presented. We WILL return!

Kim M.

Yelp
5 stars for sure!!! Incredible food and great staff. We were sitting outside and the sun was in my husband's eyes and the moved us to a more comfortable spot! Very accommodating! Can't recommend this place enough! Will definitely come back!

Judy G.

Yelp
Had the privilege of eating at this amazing restaurant recently while on vacation....almost worth driving the 4hours from home just to do this....yes....that good

Matthew A.

Yelp
They nickel and dimed me for 75 cent blue cheese olives after a $270 meal. They said it's managers policy lmfao. Established, reputable restaurants don't do that.

Abigail R.

Yelp
My husband and I love coming here. We'll pick a good bottle of red wine, get an appetizer (right now I cannot recommend the octopus enough, one of the best things I have ever put in my mouth), get the charcuterie board, two entrees, and the wonderful mushroom mix, and just share in one of the best meals Delaware has to offer, in a wonderful atmosphere. Taken care of by phenomenal staff. Heirloom is by far one of delawares best places to go, and I always look forward to our visits.

Nathan M.

Yelp
Organic Lancaster Chicken-- all I can say is epic though it wasn't my dish the tastes I was able to try were simply EPIC!! Mid Atlantic Seafood Stew- I would have to tell someone looking for a wonderful seafood dish this is definitely a go to!! Ice Cream Sandwich-- a hint of La colombe coffee on an Ice cream Sandwich is out of this world We had such a wonderful evening our server and front of house was so helpful on picking our dishes and the overall dining room made for a great dinner setting for our group

Esther D.

Yelp
First of all, I love the feel insiders being inside an old restored home. We got some seats at the bar and it was the best meal I have had in a while. The turmeric margarita was sweet and REALLY strong. The sourdough bread with real whipped butter was so fresh. The cabbage salad was amazing and delicious with some peanuts sprinkled in. We really enjoyed the Kennett mushrooms as well. I got the heirloom veggie bowl which came with a side of whipped beats in cream. It was delicious. My husband really enjoyed the agnolotti. The earl grey flan was phenomenal!! I got the decaf earl grey tea so go with it and it was the best I've had, apparently it gets shipped from Ann Arbor. The waitress was very attentive and personable. It was well worth the 35 minute drive to come!

Jean T.

Yelp
My husband and I recently celebrated his birthday at Heirloom. The entire experience was amazing. They have a really nice wine selection and my husband enjoyed a beer that was new to him. We started with salads and finished with a cheese platter that was excellent. Great selections and served at the right temperature. I had the Atlantic char and he had the catfish. Both were delicious. Angel was our server and took good care of us. We will definitely be back!

Matt S.

Yelp
This is a 4.5 star place to me. We had reservations for my birthday, but while driving to Delaware, my wife found a reservation that night for outside patio dining. We took the reservation and showed up. Sadly, I was dressed for some casual boardwalk dining, but it was good enough to dine at Heirloom. As we were at the hostess stand, the couple in front of us wanted to dine outside. They were told there was no outside seating available, but my wife was willing to swap with them. We were then seated inside. Service was a 5 here, although I wasn't too happy with the smallest water glass I've ever been offered in my life. The team was somewhat decent at refilling it, but I had to hold off on drinking from the glass so that I would have water when I wanted it. The food was pretty good. My wife's scallop dish was one of the best meals of our vacation. Clearly the best choice on the menu. I had the corn ravioli and it was good, but a bit disappointing as I was missing some of the corn flavors I absolutely love in corn ravioli. I prefer corn overload. Like boil the corn husks and then cook the ravioli in that corn stock. I felt the corn on the inside was muddled by the cheese flavors and didn't get a chance to shine. Our server was fantastic though, friendly, pleasant and that carries a lot as well. A great meal and an introduction to Lewes, a place we drive by but have never visited.

Peggy K.

Yelp
It has been many moons since we've had a meal this fresh, original and well-prepared. Had the Shishito Peppers with Pimento Cheese as a starter (10/10 recommend), my husband loved his Pork Chop and I had the scallops. The Basil Gin Gimlet(s) were exceptional. Went the whole 9 yards with dessert (which we never do) and chose the vanilla cheesecake and cheeseboard with Madiera to close out a fabulous meal. From 2 people who never get desserts, boy, are we glad we did. We may have licked our plates. Unsure after those gimlets. Special shout out: In a day and age of fast food, we truly appreciated the service of Andrea, who made suggestions and checked in with us throughout the evening, adding a sense of just being well-taken care of. It's been a while since we've had such a lovely dining experience. Wow, Heirloom....singular evening. Thank you.

Marisa M.

Yelp
AVOID THIS SPOT AT ALL COSTS! Do not let this restaurant fool you! We had the most AWFUL experience tonight. It felt surreal. The hostess (and self-proclaimed owner) greeted us and the family in front of us a rude, stand-offish manner from the moment we walked in the door for our 5:15 reservation. I believe she was snapped at us because both we and the family in front of us had asked for a high chair or booster seat, which she proudly declared in a demeaning tone that the restaurant was not inclusive of children as she wanted the vibe to be fine-dining and she 'choose not to spend her money on booster seats or high chairs'. She did not bother trying to accommodate in any way, so the family in front of us scoffed at her response and lack of empathy and walked out. Our family, however, chose to stay and stick it out with a 20-month-old because there was no other restaurant in Lewes we could get into so last minute. (Trust me, we called around and made EVERY effort to find somewhere else to go). While we waited to decide if we were going to keep the reservation we made from Open Table, the same hostess/owner chimed in to our conversation to remind us the clock was ticking and that they'd be kicking us out at 6:45 sharp either way. This was AFTER she had even gone far enough to claim I hadn't reserved my table for outdoor dining (which I always purposely do done with the toddler in mind). This was again, incredibly rude and laughable at this point. Might I add, on the inside, the restaurant doesn't remind you ambiance-wise of "fine dining" and there is nothing online or on open-table that would make you feel under that impression. The menu was great and very unique which is originally why we chose it but doesn't scream fine-dining, either. There was also no notice on Open Table or online stating children were not allowed or that they had no booster seats or high chairs available to their guests. We saw other small children dining there, so I felt very discriminated against. When you go on Open Table, you'll see similar reviews of this hostess/owner being rude to other customers, so it was interesting to find out we were not the only ones with a poor customer experience. Funny enough, since the hostess/owner and other staff knew how catastrophic our customer experience was, they cancelled my reservation retroactively on the Open Table app to avoid me being able to write a review to expose the truth in a review on the app. (Pictures of the confirmation of our dining there and pictures of after the staff switched the reservation to suddenly reflect as "cancelled" after we left.) Our waitress (K) was sweet and none of this was her fault-- it was all on the owner/hostess originally, but later in the meal the waitress was not accommodating to dietary needs or requests. This restaurant needs new management and a new vibe ASAP! Anyone who wants additional info can reach out to me directly and I'm happy to answer questions because I'm sure this review will not be well-received by the staff at Heirloom. Thank you!

David A.

Yelp
We had one date night during our week at the beach -- thank you grandparents for watching the kids -- and Heirloom was very, very worth it. The restaurant is an old Victorian home with red shutters -- we sat on the patio and had perfect August evening weather. My wife is a cocktail fanatic and could not say enough good things about the housemade milk punch (which has clarified milk as an ingredient, although doesn't look milky -- the color is more like iced tea). She also had the cantaloupe and herb gazpacho as a starter, which she said was excellent. I had the "grilled double-cut heritage pork chop" for my entree. My wife asked me who bothers ordering pork chops at a restaurant, since they tend to be dry, but I told her they hit this one out of the park. Perfectly tender and moist. The poblano pepper with cornbread stuffing was also superb. Beautiful presentation, too. High marks for service, too. Attentive and friendly. Five stars!

Sean W.

Yelp
Delicious dinner and delightful server, Caitlin. We started/ shared the Scallop Ceviche, Grilled Octopus and Soft Shell Crab, all excellent! We both had the huge Pork Chop, so amazing, perfectly cooked. The Tempranillo wine was perfect. We always enjoy our favorite restaurant in Delaware. Amazing meal.

Kathy T.

Yelp
Came here for dinner despite making a 5:45 reservation and thinking it was 6:45! Luckily there was one last reservation left for 8:30. . . (so didn't pay the $50 penalty for no-show). And was it worth it to make it in! Really really delicious food. The inside is the first floor of a house, so it was loud (especially with a very happy raucous trio of women in the corner), but very cute. The servers almost all looked like they were teenagers, but were polite and attentive. We had the octopus that others have raved about (not one long tentacle, but chopped like a delicious octopus salad), the mushroom side, tilefish and steak. Then couldn't resist dessert and had the sweet corn pot de creme (about the only flavor that I couldn't say no to). Not a miss among them--all so good! We will be back next time we're in the area--this time on time.

Judith P.

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My husband and I visited Heirloom tonight for the first time. What a beautiful setting. We were lucky to be able to eat outside. It was one of the best meals we have ever eaten-the drinks, bread, salad and vegetarian bowl. We don't usually get dessert, but we couldn't resist ordering the S'mores. It was a pleasure to get a vegetarian meal that was so wonderfully flavored. Thanks for making our last night in Lewes so special!

Lori D.

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Our first visit to Heirloom was last summer and I thought it was really good. Our second visit was last weekend and this time I thought it was really great! We had a party of 7 so we were seated at the large table in the lovely room with views into the kitchen - which looked spotless, well organized, and efficient. The winter menu had so many good options to choose from. From the the fabulous bread to the starters and entrees, and straight through to dessert each course was delicious. Our options felt like dishes you couldn't walk into any restaurant and order. I chose the 5 hour red wine braised short rib over horseradish grits with broccoli rabe. It was so tender it pulled apart with the slightest touch of the fork. The depth of the flavors was mouth watering, and the sides were delicious and all served with beautiful presentation. As if that wasn't enough, the rice pudding was the perfect sweet treat to end the evening with. It looked so pretty and tasted so good! It was not a traditional rice pudding dish, so if that's what you're looking for you may be surprised - and maybe nicely surprised like I was.

James L.

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If I could give this restaurant, a 10 star review, I certainly would . I thought the food was very fresh tasteful and creative. If you care about what you put in your mouth and you want to eat healthy but enjoy good food. I highly recommend this restaurant.

Christine K.

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Amazing food. Amazing service. Beautiful atmosphere. Spectacular dining experience.

Richard D.

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Went here last night for our annual start of summer dinner, and it was amazing as always. Some really great new summertime cocktails to start off, along with fantastic gazpacho. My wife had the teres major steak, and loved it. I had the mahi mahi and it was done to perfection. Our waiter, Angel, was wonderful and attentive, as he always is. It's always some a great experience dining here and worth every penny!

Barbara M.

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We just dined at Heirloom and had an absolutely delicious meal. The only drawback is that we were seated in a back room all by ourselves with only a view of the kitchen or the busboy station. Everyone else was seated in the front dining room with wonderful light and views. I felt like a second class citizen even though we had made our reservation a month in advance and they knew it was a special occasion.

Victoriya H.

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Festival of the senses! Amazing food, great service, nice atmosphere. Don't waste time reading reviews and go check out for yourself . I even forgot to make a picture of carrot doughnuts as I was busy eating them. Hat off to the Chef Matthew Kern!

Lee B.

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11/30 Update in response to Meghan's reply, she reminded me to point out that I did in fact contact the restaurant first through social media before writing a review (weeks before). Adding those screenshots to this review. Enjoy! I've been to Heirloom about 5 times and have generally always enjoyed the food. Unfortunately, my latest experience left much to be desired on the hospitality side and with some serious concerns regarding patron safety. I made a reservation for an early dinner on a recent Tuesday and unfortunately had to cancel due to an illness (respiratory symptoms) in our party. I had missed their call to confirm the reservation, but called back multiple times soon after, reaching the voicemail each time. Finally, we left a message canceling our reservation, as we didn't want to risk the health and safety of other diners. At 4:30 (45 min before our reservation) I received a cancellation email from OpenTable; it seemed all was well. However, I later noticed Heirloom had charged my credit card $100. A few issues with this: a) I hadn't provided Heirloom with my credit card. Making a reservation with OpenTable, Heirloom will have access to your credit card information to use as they please. Be wary when making reservations. b) Heirloom is not taking the health of patrons or staff through this pandemic seriously. We canceled out of caution to keep others safe and they would have rather we came. To me, this raises concerns about how they handle staff illness as well. Be careful dining here if you are immunocompromised. I dine out daily and understand the struggle some restaurants are having, particularly with cancelations and no shows. However the restaurant was fairly empty that day (at the time of the cancellation OpenTable had every time available for dining that evening). So they did not lose any business as a result of us canceling. We did reach out after the charge and the restaurant made it clear they would rather lose a repeat customer than refund the $100.

Tom D.

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Another fantastic dinner at Heirloom Lewes, De. Venison was amazing. Service was amazing. Will always return. Thanks.

Lizzy K.

Yelp
I came here with my husband while on a "mini moon" based on a great review in the Washington post. It did not disappoint- although pretty crowded- we were taken close to our reservation time. Food was fresh, well seasoned and well flavored. Service was impeccable. Atmosphere was cozy outside, like having a meal in a friend's backyard but dressier. We enjoyed the craft beer choices as well and great pairing options. I recommend this restaurant for fresh, healthy ingredients, especially the local vegetables and fish.

Angela W.

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We were in town for a family funeral. We all get together so infrequently and we decide to make reservations for 18 for dinner at Heirloom. We were all in two rooms and three tables. The rooms we a bit nondescript but the food was fabulous. I had the scallops with crisp sunchokes and oyster mushrooms. It was a wonderfully composed dish and I would definitely order it again and again. It was that good. Others in the party thought the Lancaster chicken was awesome. I also heard compliments on the butternut squash soup and the tres major steak. I really liked the portion sizes of food. I didn't feel stuffed or that I had over eaten. I would definitely recommend this restaurant for an upscale meal. If you are looking to feed your face and want plain Jane food go somewhere else. If you are a foodie and like upscale food this the place I also have to mention that Caitlin our waitress and the rest of the waitstaff was wonderful especially with our large group and we sat around talking long after other patrons had left and we never once were made to feel like it was time to leave.

Jazmine C.

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Hierloom is a must visit for anyone in the Rehoboth! I went with a friend while on vacation and it was the best meal of our trip. We went during a rainy afternoon and even though we wanted to avoid indoor eating, the rain made it impossible. They accommodated us with a table indoors even though they were full which was quite nice. We ordered cocktails and two small plates to start. The summer salad was delicious. I didn't love my cocktail but it was a preference of flavor. They also brought bread and butter which was lovely (though we wanted more bread!). I ordered the scallops and they were perfectly cooked. Being glutinous, I ended up ordering the salted caramel chocolate cheesecake and coffee. I would absolutely return if I'm in the area again.

Philip W.

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Owner Megan was very rude/unkind to my wife and I on the phone. She cancelled our reservation and refused to allow us to book another one (this was our anniversary dinner my wife had been planning for weeks as we told Meg) because my wife's mother had cancelled her reservation (both made by my wife) for the day before with only 2 hours notice. My wife began crying on the phone because she as so upset so I spoke to Megan and explained that the cancelled reservation was another party and that we very much wanted to keep ours. She said absolutely not that they wouldn't honor our reservation. I asked if we could make another reservation and she said they wouldn't allow. At that point I was pretty upset to and said "so your saying just out of spite you are going to hold the cancellation of another party against us? That's crazy you can't be serious? What's my recourse to leave a review about how you are treating us online?" And her reply was "ha, ya, good luck with that" and then she hung up on me. We were also fined 50$ for the 2 reservation cancellations (25 each, although Megan cancelled one of them, not us). Funny thing is we saw Megan the next night at her restaurant anyway (used another name to make wife happy). Food was pretty good. But I don't think I saw a single server smile. They all looked anxious or afraid honestly. And now I know why.

Daniel C.

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The food is farm to table and they switch up the menu often. The Service is friendly, attentive and professional. The ambiance is cozy as you dine in an old Victorian style house in downtown Lewes. Overall a great experience. Recommend you make reservations a few days in advance