Best Restaurants for Afternoon Coffee in Newark

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1. Santa Fe Mexican Grill & Bar - Newark

4.2

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Newark

Booked 4 times today

Discover an authentic taste of Mexico at Santa Fe Mexican Grill, nestled in the heart of Newark, Delaware. Whether you're craving traditional tacos, sizzling fajitas, or innovative fusion dishes, our menu brings a flavorful journey to your plate. We pride ourselves on using fresh ingredients, bold flavors, and offering a warm, vibrant atmosphere perfect for any occasion – from casual family dinners to celebratory events. With handcrafted margaritas and a variety of tequilas to choose from, Santa Fe provides the perfect escape for dining with friends, family, or colleagues. Experience Newark's premier Fun Mexican destination today!

2. Caffe Gelato

4.4

Awesome(1853)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Newark

Booked 12 times today

Relaxed atmosphere, vibrant bar, good wine cellar (Wine Spectator Award of Excellence), great food, delicious house-crafted gelato and house-crafted pasta. Guests may request a semi-circle booth for parties up to 8 (Max capacity is reduced due to pandemic restrictions), or a nice table. Outdoor seating is available and large groups may request a private room. Caffe Gelato celebrates its 17-year anniversary. For lunch, look forward to trying our pressed panini on fresh baked sea-salt and rosemary foccacia, the featured salads, or a house crafted pasta. At dinner try the Daily Salmon, Center-Cut Filet Mignon, or any of our 6 House Crafted Pasta dishes. Weekend Brunches feature omelets, crepes, poached eggs, and Creme Brulee French Toast. Favorite gelato flavors are Bacio (Chocolate Hazelnut), Crème Brûlée Toffee, Dark Chocolate, and Stracciatella (Chocolate Chip).

3. Home Grown Café

5.0

Exceptional(502)

Price: Moderate

• American • Newark

Booked 4 times today

Home Grown Cafe is an independently owned, award-winning, downtown Newark, DE staple, residing centrally on Main St. for over 23 years under founding owner, Sasha Aber. Matt McConnell leads an incredible staff and day to day operations. Award winning Executive Chef Andrew Thorne is the chef de cuisine who constantly pushes the envelope with locally made from scratch dishes of his own creations, as well as mentoring and showcasing our staff's talent. Home Grown has been named Best of Delaware Upstate for over two decades by Delaware Today readers including awarding the honor of Best Chef Upstate to Andrew Thorne (2022) Guests enjoy incredible service and made from scratch food for all dietary lifestyles, including carnivorous, vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-sensitive in a welcoming environment for all patrons. Colorful walls are adorned with local pop art. The bar features a large array of upscale spirits including house-crafted cocktails and mocktails, over 65 beers, and great wines.

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4. Firebirds Wood Fired Grill - Wilmington

4.5

Awesome(3158)

Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • Newark

Booked 91 times today

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill is an American Restaurant and Steakhouse serving authentic wood-fired steaks, seafood, specialty cocktails and select wines. Join us for Happy Hour at the FIREBAR® or on the patio for drink specials and bar bites. We offer top-notch service and upscale dining at a modest price. Reserve Your Table with us today.

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5. Valle Cucina Italiana

4.8

Exceptional(853)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Wilmington

Booked 30 times today

Welcome to Valle Cucina, Delaware's best kept secret for over forty years! Our name suggests Italian, and it is the best around, but we are also known for our seven time "Best of Delaware" award winning 100% jumbo lump crab cakes, seafood dishes and the area's most amazing dry aged steaks. Valle also showcases a 100+ bottle wine list. Come as your are or formal, everyone feels at home. We take pride in our friendly service. Located in the Pike Creek Shopping Center, off Limestone Rd. Valle, opened in 1981 as a pizzeria and has become a must try. We are inviting you to experience what many have called their best dining experience.For special requests we suggest you call us 302-998-9999 so we can best serve you

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6. Ole Tapas Lounge & Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(903)

Price: Moderate

• Tapas / Small Plates • Newark

Booked 7 times today

Ole Tapas Lounge & Restaurant is an authentic tapas restaurant specializing in seasonal tapas, Spanish wine & family style entrees. With a warm atmosphere & upbeat Spanish music, this vibrant restaurant will transport you to Seville, the capital of tapas.

7. At The Rail

4.3

Awesome(611)

Price: Moderate

• American • Newport

Booked 6 times today

Indoor & Outdoor dining available. At the Rail offers a contemporary American cuisine with an array of creative menu items. Come enjoy hand-crafted cocktails at our dramatic antique bar from 1904 or enjoy an award-winning view from our Veranda deck, which overlooks our championship golf course. We're OPEN TO THE PUBLIC and we can't wait to welcome you. Our dress code is smart casual/country club casual, we ask that no hats be worn in the dining room during dinner.Sunday Brunch is available from 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM weekly. Please call ahead and make your reservations. Happy Hour is available Monday Through Friday 4PM-6PM (BAR AND DECK AREA ONLY)

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8. The House of William & Merry

4.9

Exceptional(2294)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Hockessin

Booked 13 times today

The House of William and Merry serves contemporary American cuisine prepared from the freshest seasonal ingredients procured from local farms, providing casual fine dining at a reasonable price. Chef-owned by the husband and wife team, Merry Catanuto and William Hoffman, who live on the property, the restaurant is a remodeled farmhouse on the edge of central Hockessin. Dine in a comfortable home atmosphere in one of the two dining rooms, the porch, or the bar. When you arrive, you can see right into the all new, modern kitchen. Full bar service is available including wines by the glass, microbrews on tap, and specialty drinks. Or, take a walk around back to see the herb and vegetable gardens.Tuesday through Saturday we serve lunch and dinner. On Sunday, we serve brunch followed by a prix fix supper in the evening.

9. Capers & Lemons

4.7

Exceptional(2060)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Greenville

Booked 63 times today

Capers & Lemons, is a restaurant serving modern versions of classic Italian fare. The dining room at Capers & Lemons seamlessly blends old and new into something all its own. The lighting and colors of the dining room evoke the sense of a classic Italian restaurant, while the decor is distinctly contemporary making diners realize this restaurant has its own vision. Many traditional Italian dishes can be found, with a small modern twist. Bright and flavorful antipasti, Wood-fire cooked pizzas, and hearty pastas are all here. Finally, stop in at happy hour to enjoy beer, wine or some signature cocktails. **A NOTE FROM THE RESTAURANT**Reservations are not required. We welcome walk-ins.Please contact us directly at 302-256-0524, if the desired reservation time is unavailable or the party size is larger than 6.Patio requests are acknowledged but not guaranteed. Even when requesting outdoor seating, we may have to accommodate you in our main dining room.

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9 restaurants available nearby

1. Santa Fe Mexican Grill & Bar - Newark

2. Caffe Gelato

3. Home Grown Café

4. Firebirds Wood Fired Grill - Wilmington

5. Valle Cucina Italiana

6. Ole Tapas Lounge & Restaurant

7. At The Rail

8. The House of William & Merry

9. Capers & Lemons

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