November 5th, 2010
Striper Bites, Lewes, Delaware, Restaurant, Review, Delaware Beaches
This past Wednesday, it was somewhat quiet at the Delaware beaches. And after writing about North Florida this week it was time to hit Delaware once again.
If you have been reading my blog, you already know that I live in Rehoboth Beach, but before that I lived in Bethany Beach. My children went to school in Berlin, Maryland, for their formative years. Needless to say, I have made so many good friends; some of them are closer than others. And, some I call my partners in crime.
Debbie is one of them. So on Wednesday we decided to meet Cindi in Lewes. Cindi has the potential to become a partner in crime. She has been very busy so it might take time.
When I think about the meaning of friendship I have to say that true friendships are difficult to find. Sometimes it takes years to actually feel a good friendship; it is a balance of give and take; the building of mutual trust.
These two women are examples of a true friendship. And, when we meet for dinner it takes us a while to even order because we are chatting up a storm. Such was the case the other night when we chose Striper Bites to eat.
Striper Bites is located at 107 Savannah Rd. in Lewes. Tel. 302-645-4657. Website is www.striperbites.com.
Whether you are a visitor at the Delaware beaches or a resident you must know that Striper Bites is a very popular restaurant and has been so for many years. It has 2 sister restaurants in Lewes; Kindle and Half Full, both popular, as well.
I have not been at Striper Bites in a long time and was certainly looking forward to the evening. In the summer it is very crowded and reservations are not accepted so the fall and winter are the perfect times to experience it.
We ate indoors but in warmer weather you have the availability to eat al fresco.
The atmosphere was welcoming. This restaurant is a neighborhood restaurant. Casual and comfortable.
It has an extensive menu but between all the catching up, the moment our waitress said that the special on Wednesdays was sirloin and strip steaks for half the price, Debbie and I went for it.
I cannot believe that I did not look at anything else. Apparently, their salads are excellent and you can make a meal out of them.
My 12 ounce strip steak was brie and horseradish herb encrusted. I chose to have it cooked medium, hold the potatoes, double order of green beans. It was very good and thoroughly enjoyed it because I had been eating so much fish lately.
Debbie chose hers plain and grilled, no potatoes and more beans, as well. She thought hers was delicious and hit the spot.
Cindi decided on the rockfish, which was sauteed with tomatoes, roasted garlic, mushrooms, red onions, lemon juice and sherry. It was served with sauteed spinach and pan roasted potatoes.
Even though Debbie and I were happy with our choices, Cindi’s dish had a wonderful aroma and looked amazing.
Striper Bites opens at 11:30 a.m. Mondays through Saturday. They are not open on Sundays.
From Mondays through Fridays, at the bar, there are specials on appetizers and drinks.
Mondays from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. is 1/2 price burgers.
Wednesdays from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. Fish and Chips are $9. That night has also the sirloin and strip steaks half price, as well.
No desserts for us on that evening. We were comfortably full and happy to have had dinner together. It is the best; sharing a meal with friends; priceless.
Have a great day….talk to you later…
Tags: Affordable, Delaware Beaches, Full Bar, Lewes, lunch and dinner, Restaurant, Restaurants, review, Reviews, Striper Bites, Things to do at the beach, What to do at the beaches
What fun it was to catch up! Dinner was wonderful but spending time with you and Debbie was even better. I am looking forward to the next time we get together.