Cool Springs Fish Bar & Restaurant

2463 S State St, Dover
(302) 698-1955

Recent Reviews

William Geist

Food is always on point. Server was Erica C and she was terrific. The restaurant is always clean and colorful. They do a great job. One of the few places I will wait in a line. Try

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Seafood

Lee & Ann

I'll get the one issue out of the way. This restaurant was mobbed (for all of the right reasons) and the parking is chaotic. There.We were a party of six. Several food preferences and allergies that make us a stress on a server. Our server was Erica C. She was amazing. She was attentive, helpful, and amazingly efficient as the restaurant was hopping. Great personality as well. A mere mortal server would have been overwhelmed.One of the partners, Chris, was on the floor. Restaurant was run really well for as busy as they were. He was great. The food runners didn't stop.Bar had a nice selection, prices good, pours were generous. The food was terrific. Interesting and varied selection through all of the courses. Well prepared and everybody loved their meals.We came because our friends tried Cool Springs and took us there. We heard about the prime rib for a week before our visit. Five of the six of us ordered the prime rib. Lived up to the rave. Apps and deserts were just as good.We never felt rushed as we enjoyed a very nice evening. We would not hesitate to recommend Cool Springs and cannot wait to return soon.Dietary restrictions: Cool Springs accommodated our group (and we're not so easy)! Nothing was a problem to the restaurant.Parking: Parking lot is very busy. Be prepared to jockey for a space.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Bread Pudding, Chocolate Cake, Slow Roasted Prime Rib of Beef, Carrot Cake, Oysters Sashimi

K. T.

Big city cuisine in a small town setting. Very good service & food.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Michelle Lucas

You will not find a better, locally owned seafood restaurant! From the food to staff to previous and current owners, this has been a favorite place for 20 years! Whether a special occasion or just because we want to go, never turn down an opportunity!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Bread Pudding, Shellfish Pan Roast, Blackened Sea Scallops, Slow Roasted Prime Rib of Beef, Grilled Seafood Quartet, Seafood, Seared Tuna, Honey Bourbon Salmon, Carrot Cake

Celeste Arrington

The food was very good from a freshness and quality standpoint. the entrees were flavored with seasoning that amplified the natural juices that made it flavorful to the palette. Limited selections but great choices to maintain cost and quality of the meals. Definitely a place I’ll return to when in town. And Mary our server was excellent!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Greg D.

First time in town, read good reviews for this place. We arrived without a reservation and were seated quickly. Busses poured us water, and that was it. No other acknowledgment, made eye contact with a few servers, nothing. Busser came to give us a refill, told him not to bother, we were leaving, after 30 minutes without even a drink order being taken, he offered to get a server for us, but we declined and went elsewhere. Prior to this, I watched at least 2 other tables come in, and servers did attend them. Not a great first experience. Likely not to return.

Kim L.

Had heard a lot of great things about this place but my husband and I decided to go here with another person who liked her salad but my husband and I were not impressed. He ordered the prime rib which was tasty and a huge slice. There was a waiting line to get into the place but for the life of me I can not figure out why. I got the salmon which is their signature fish and it was nothing to write home about. Service was okay. This restaurant was one that tries to be upscale but fails. Will not be going back here cause it is pricey.

Joseph D.

Drinks were great, service was friendly, and food was amazing. Everything was fresh from the seafood to the steaks. This is now one of my favorite places

Jessica T

This was our best meal out in recent memory! Whitney was our server - she was wonderful and the made the meal extra special for my 2 kids. Everything we ate was excellent - from raw oysters to entrees and the desserts. For a seafood restaurant, I think the prices were reasonable. We will definitely be back.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jim Cosmos

Incredible prime rib and the very best crab cakes on the east coast!Wheelchair accessibility: Easy to enter and. Ove around

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Crab Imperial, Wasabi Oysters on the Half Shell, Blackened Sea Scallops, Grilled Seafood Quartet, Seafood

Otis Harris

Outstanding food, enjoyed the shrimp stuffed w/crab imperial, and crab cakes. Fresh bistro style preparation. Highest recommendation!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Cheryl Price

The seafood was fantastic. I had the swordfish it also has a nice creamy sauce on top. Loved it!

Atmosphere: 5

Judy Smith

We were going to go to restaurant 55 on a Thursday nite and they said it was at least a 25 minute wait so we walked to the other end of the building to Cool Springs and they had tables, no wait. The food was delicious I had the honey bourbon salmon and the others had the skillet seared tuna steak and Linguini Alfredo with blackened chicken. We were all very happy with our meal. It was the best meal I have had in a long time! The meal came with potatoes and a vegetable as well as a salad. I loved the dill dressing! Unfortunately we did not leave room for desserts because they looked just as good. Definitely a place to return too!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Skillet Seared Tuna Steak, Honey Bourbon Salmon

Kim Barselou

Crab imperial and flounder was amazing! Crab cakes amazing! Honey bourbon potatoes amazing! Brussel sprouts amazing! Can I say amazing 1 more time...oysters were amazing!Great service too! Thanks Brooke.

Greg Murphy

Service was excellent. My wife did not care for the Shrimp stuffing, They made her a different meal and threw in

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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Cool Springs Fish Bar & Restaurant

2463 S State St, Dover, DE 19901
(302) 698-1955