This Restaurant In Delaware Is Located In The Most Unforgettable Setting
By Kim Magaraci|Published October 26, 2016
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Kim Magaraci graduated Rutgers University with a degree in Geography and has spent the last seven years as a freelance travel writer. Contact: kmagaraci@onlyinyourstate.com
Irish Eyes is a landmark restaurant in Lewes, Delaware that’s right on the canal. The highlight of this place is the incredible outdoor dining – with three decks, Irish Eyes can seat more people outdoors on a given night than nearly any other restaurant Lewes can even fit inside! Irish Eyes does not masquerade itself as a fine dining establishment, but it is proudly an Irish pub, with traditional bar food and Irish fare that’s easy to enjoy. The location is what sets Irish Eyes apart, though – it’s right on the Lewes-Rehoboth Canal and offers views to die for.
Wait... by boat? Yes, absolutely! If you're on the water and looking for a place to grab a bite, dock at Irish Eyes and walk right up to the restaurant, where you can either head inside or enjoy the outdoor deck seating overlooking the water.
There's nothing quite like sitting outdoors on a summer night, sipping a beer and watching the boats float on. The food is traditional Irish pub fare and it is so delicious. I'd recommend the French Onion Soup, which is the best I've had in Delaware, or the Shepherd's Pie, which is always very tasty.
If the weather doesn't hold up, though, there's plenty of indoor seating. On a weekend night, you'll find a bit of a rowdy crowd, celebrating whatever they've decided is the occasion of the evening. Like any good Irish Pub, you'll make friends with everyone if you sit at the bar and tell stories of Lewes.
Irish Eyes might be the restaurant in Lewes with the best views - not only can you see the canal and Fisherman's Wharf, but you can grab a seat on one of the higher decks and really take it all in from above.
It wouldn't be a true Irish Pub without a few landmark drinks - the Oyster Mary is a great way to start a lazy weekend day, or reach for a traditional Guinness, if you want to stay with the theme of the pub.
There are plenty of places nearby to gather to watch the game, but Irish Eyes is one restaurant in Lewes where you're guaranteed to find a crowd ordering bar appetizers and hanging out for the entirety of the biggest football games of the season.
The next time you're looking for a fun and unforgettable restaurant in Lewes, try Irish Eyes - the views, the outdoor seating, and the lively crowd make this place a winner, for sure.
If you’re spending time in Lewes beyond just your dinner hours, take advantage of the incredible abandoned Fort from World War II – it’s within walking distance of Irish Eyes, so it’s a wonderful (and creepy!) way to build up an appetite before chowing down on a baked potato.
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