1861 Southern Kitchen Bourbon Bar, Middletown DE

Arguably the best food I’ve had from dining out I didn’t have to add seasoning or anything I’m dying to taste the entire menu

Had brunch on a Sunday afternoon. Fried Chicken Benedict. Eggs were perfect. The chicken was very good. Home fries were not for me.

Our server was awesome. The food was fantastic and the drinks were great as well. The atmosphere was extremely welcoming and the aesthetic of the decor was phenomenal.

It was such a great meal. I didn't photograph it, just happily ate it.

I will definitely be back next time I am in the neighborhood.

Ordered the short ribs and grits and my husband ordered the shrimp and grits. Both meals were fantastic! We will definitely be back! The strawberry peach Bellini, yum! And let's not forget the peach beignets!

The food, atmosphere, and staff are amazing here! I will definitely be back and I recommend if you haven't been here you are missing out!

I love this place, food was fresh and delicious! Staff very attentive. A second trip is a must!

First time visiting and I was absolutely blown away. The fried green tomatoes were outstanding, the comeback fries were so good and the cheese sauce was killer. The bisuts though, oh my goodness the biscuits. Let me tell you, this took me back to my childhood sitting in my grandma's kitchen. The shrimp and grits were excellent with creamy grits that were just velvety. Our server was excellent and very attentive. We will definitely be back!

Excellent service and great unique food and drink choices (fried or Jerk short beef ribs) along with some classics like shrimp and grits, chicken and waffles. Price isn't the cheapest but definitely worth it. You can tell the menu items were created with love and providing a unique food experience in mind. Well done and big compliments to the chef. Went with party of four and everyone had drinks, food and appetizers and Bill was about $230.

New in town and looking for independently owned restaurants. We'll look no further. This place is excellent in every aspect! The food and service is superb. I will definitely be back!

Food was great, we were out of town and stumbled across this place, you definitely need to make reservations… we had to sit at the bar to eat, the bartender was on point with all the of the orders…kudos to her and the manager

Excellent ambience, comfortable great food is fantastic. Will definitely visit this restaurant again.

What an excellent meal! Appetizer blackened wings were great, smothered salmon had a delicious sauce and the beignets were out of this world. Service was excellent as well, would highly recommend!

Nice little hidden place that we wouldn't have found without a recommendation. Went for Sunday brunch. Had the chicken and waffles. Food was exceptional.

This was not my first time here. The first time, several months ago, was great - we sat by the fireplace. It was my birthday and the food and drinks were very good.
Was there the other night and the atmosphere was not that great. The place could use a good cleaning. We had the truffle fries and those were beyond greasy, to the point of being inedible. I had the catfish sliders; the taste was bland and for $18 - three bites & they were gone. My wife had the macaroni and cheese and it was very greasy; the bottom layer of the macaroni turned black from the dish, which was unappetizing and should not happen. We love the drinks here, don’t mind spending money for good food, and like to support local businesses. However, for the quality of their food, they are overpriced and sadly, we will not go back.

It was amazing! Everything from the atmosphere, to the service & the food. I was incredibly impressed with the menu items as everything looked amazing. I look forward to returning in the near future!

Enjoyed my 1st dinner here. I did not have a reservation so the wait was 1 hr. Highly recommend having a reservation, we did not know but now we do. The Entrance is in the back of the building and it is very easy to pass by it.