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.

We stopped here for dinner before driving back to MD and were pleasantly surprised that despite being full for reservations, they just had a table open up for us before we walked in. Both of our drinks were excellent, the falsetto (bourbon), and the ruby slipper. We decided to try several appetizers because so many looked delicious. We had the clams, the lobster & crab beignets, and the crudo. All of them were excellent, balanced flavors, not too salty or sweet, and clearly fresh ingredients. Our server was very efficient and had great suggestions from the menu. Highly recommend especially for dates or special occasions!

Wonderful experience. Excellent views, a great atmosphere, and a wonderful staff. Started with the heirloom tomato and mozzarella salad. Fish and chips along with the scallops over a corn salad were fantastic. Excellent lemon and blueberry cheesecake. Extensive wine selection. A restaurant that hit on every note, down to the details.