Harbour Restaurant at Canal Square

Steak and Cake Special with a Canal View

Tried Harbor in Lewes, Delaware, located right along the canal in the downtown district, and it definitely leans toward the upscale side of dining in town. As soon as you walk in, you can feel that polished, higher end atmosphere, and the canal views make for a really nice setting.

I went during the off season in early March and caught their Wednesday night Steak and Cake special. For $36 you get a six ounce filet mignon, a crab cake, mashed potatoes, green beans, and a Caesar salad. For a restaurant of this caliber, that’s a pretty solid deal.

The Caesar salad came out fresh and crisp, and for the first time ever I noticed something you rarely see anymore — two small sardine strips on top, which is actually the traditional way to serve a true Caesar.

The entree was nicely plated. The filet was ordered medium. Parts of it were cooked perfectly and very tender, though a couple bites were a little chewy.

The crab cake was the highlight. Very meaty with minimal filler, which is exactly what you want this close to the Delaware coast.

Mashed potatoes had that homemade style with a few lumps. Some people love that rustic feel, though I personally prefer them a little smoother. The green beans were simply steamed but had great flavor.

Service was excellent. My waitress Kim was friendly, attentive, and very accommodating. The restaurant itself was clean and well kept, including the restrooms.

Overall, a very enjoyable meal with great flavor across the board. I’d definitely come back and would be curious to see what the atmosphere is like here during the busy summer season.

From the moment we walked in, everything was exceptional. The location is beautiful, the atmosphere is warm and inviting, and the decor is absolutely stunning. Every detail makes this restaurant feel like a place you'll want to keep coming back to.

The highlight of our visit was our server, Megan. My sister's family and I were lucky enough to have her, and she was truly outstanding. She was incredibly kind, personable, and attentive, making us feel genuinely welcomed from start to finish. She anticipated everything we needed, checked on us at just the right times, and her positive attitude made the entire experience even more enjoyable.

Great service can make a good meal unforgettable, and Megan did exactly that. If you have the chance to be served by her, you're in for an amazing experience. We can't wait to come back!

Unfortunately, I ended up here thinking that this was the place I last ate crabcakes at around here. This is not it… If you’re a local maybe it holds a spot close to your heart but if you’re traveling looking for the best food and service, skip it. It’s not open air, at least not at the bar like the rest of these places and the crabcakes that were $22 a piece we’re so full of bones that we almost choked multiple times. Perhaps it was rushed because they call it happy hour but the pot that we got had three clams and a few mussels that were tiny .. and no chorizo as advertised. Maybe everything was rushed because it’s happy hour but I wasted $100 on the most unsatisfying meal I’ve ever had down here and I come here a lot. Service was unfriendly , I love to tip well but this made it impossible to justify that.