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We are local, Wholesome Gourmet Cuisine with made from scratch favorites. We offer a fine dining restaurant experience with hometown comfort. We are located in the Historic Cobalt Manor in Downtown Smyrna DE. We invite you to sit down, relax and enjoy the atmosphere and the company.
Hours
| Friday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–2 PM |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–8 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 47 E Commerce St, Smyrna, DE 19977
Phone: (302) 508-5832
Website: https://www.cobaltmanor.com/eecafe
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Order and Reservations
Reservations: tableagent.com
Order: Order online
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Reviews
Kat Wheary
Abysmal service. Disappointing food.
We arrived around 6:30 and were promptly seated in the room with the bar. There were 2 other tables in that room and 1 table in the blue room. 4 tables total. Really neat building and atmosphere.
Within the time we were there our server, who was the only server there. Forgot what drink one of the other tables ordered, forgot if we had ordered or not, forgot to bring another table a steak knife with their stake (to which they said that they always forget to bring a steak knife) forgot to put my appetizer order in, and forgot my steal knife (and then joked with me about how they always forget the steak knife and asked if I had heard them say that to the other table). My girlfriend avoids dairy whenever possible as any more than a little bit will cause her to be ill. When she asked the server if her appetizer could be come without the cheese on top the server replied with something along the lines of “sure, if you want it to be boring.” We were both surprised as that is the sort of comment that is rude and unnecessary.
My girlfriends appetizer came out within a few minutes of ordering. I figured since everything is made to order that my crab dip was just taking a little longer. At 7:30 when our food came out, I asked about my appetizer and was told it was forgotten about.
My girlfriends main dish was pasta with a white wine based sauce. She said the noodles seemed to be made in house and were good but that the sauce was very watery. I had the steak with smashed potatoes and broccoli. 1/3 of the steak was inedible fat (see photo) which, for a 36 dollar dish, was very disappointing. The stake was juicey and cooked well but had no flavor or hint of seasoning. The potatoes and broccoli were well seasoned and delicious.
My appetizer was brought to me as a to go order. The crab dip was by far the most tasty thing ordered but it filled about half of the 8oz deli cup it came in, so about 4oz of dip for 16$ which was again disappointing.
To be honest we were both dumbfounded by the quality of the service. I have worked in customer facing positions and my girlfriend is herself a chef so we both tend to be pretty understanding but joking with your customers about how you always forget something and then forgetting it for another customer 20 mins later, forgetting to put entire parts of the meal order in (a recurring problem, based on other reviews), forgetting a drink order you just took and not even remembering if you took the order of a table you sat 5 minutes ago is just unprofessional.
I didn’t even get a chance to ask for a steak knife for 10-15 minutes after my order came out because the server disappeared into the back. Honestly do not understand why the server is not writing orders down if they can’t remember anything??
Food is overpriced. Both in my opinion as the one paying and my girlfriends opinion as a chef. It is disappointing to try to take your significant other out on a nice dinner date only to be out 100$ that could have been spent getting more food and better service.
… moreWe arrived around 6:30 and were promptly seated in the room with the bar. There were 2 other tables in that room and 1 table in the blue room. 4 tables total. Really neat building and atmosphere.
Within the time we were there our server, who was the only server there. Forgot what drink one of the other tables ordered, forgot if we had ordered or not, forgot to bring another table a steak knife with their stake (to which they said that they always forget to bring a steak knife) forgot to put my appetizer order in, and forgot my steal knife (and then joked with me about how they always forget the steak knife and asked if I had heard them say that to the other table). My girlfriend avoids dairy whenever possible as any more than a little bit will cause her to be ill. When she asked the server if her appetizer could be come without the cheese on top the server replied with something along the lines of “sure, if you want it to be boring.” We were both surprised as that is the sort of comment that is rude and unnecessary.
My girlfriends appetizer came out within a few minutes of ordering. I figured since everything is made to order that my crab dip was just taking a little longer. At 7:30 when our food came out, I asked about my appetizer and was told it was forgotten about.
My girlfriends main dish was pasta with a white wine based sauce. She said the noodles seemed to be made in house and were good but that the sauce was very watery. I had the steak with smashed potatoes and broccoli. 1/3 of the steak was inedible fat (see photo) which, for a 36 dollar dish, was very disappointing. The stake was juicey and cooked well but had no flavor or hint of seasoning. The potatoes and broccoli were well seasoned and delicious.
My appetizer was brought to me as a to go order. The crab dip was by far the most tasty thing ordered but it filled about half of the 8oz deli cup it came in, so about 4oz of dip for 16$ which was again disappointing.
To be honest we were both dumbfounded by the quality of the service. I have worked in customer facing positions and my girlfriend is herself a chef so we both tend to be pretty understanding but joking with your customers about how you always forget something and then forgetting it for another customer 20 mins later, forgetting to put entire parts of the meal order in (a recurring problem, based on other reviews), forgetting a drink order you just took and not even remembering if you took the order of a table you sat 5 minutes ago is just unprofessional.
I didn’t even get a chance to ask for a steak knife for 10-15 minutes after my order came out because the server disappeared into the back. Honestly do not understand why the server is not writing orders down if they can’t remember anything??
Food is overpriced. Both in my opinion as the one paying and my girlfriends opinion as a chef. It is disappointing to try to take your significant other out on a nice dinner date only to be out 100$ that could have been spent getting more food and better service.
Geraldine Salas-Rivero
Love coming here! The ease of scheduling reservation online and the food are always a plus. This last time we were there, Hailey was our sever. She was great, provided recommendations on food, and the food was brought out promptly.
… moreLynn Jones
Up until the very end, we were actually having a decent experience. A group of longtime friends and I were out to dinner catching up, the service was fine, and we were genuinely enjoying ourselves. Like anyone having a good time, we lost track of time. As we were getting ready to leave, a couple walked in, sat at the bar, and ordered drinks, so we assumed the establishment was still open since new guests were still being served.
When that couple went to leave, the wife loudly announced, “Sorry we stayed so late past closing time,” clearly directed at us. It was extremely uncomfortable and felt intentional. They appeared to be close friends with the bartender, and it came across as though they were used to indirectly get us to leave instead of staff addressing us directly.
If we were past closing time, the staff could have simply come over and politely let us know. That would have been professional and respectful. Having another customer call us out in a passive aggressive way was awkward and unnecessary.
It is unfortunate, because what had been a pleasant experience up until that moment ended on a really sour note and left a bad taste in our mouths at the very end of our service. I definitely won’t be returning.
… moreWhen that couple went to leave, the wife loudly announced, “Sorry we stayed so late past closing time,” clearly directed at us. It was extremely uncomfortable and felt intentional. They appeared to be close friends with the bartender, and it came across as though they were used to indirectly get us to leave instead of staff addressing us directly.
If we were past closing time, the staff could have simply come over and politely let us know. That would have been professional and respectful. Having another customer call us out in a passive aggressive way was awkward and unnecessary.
It is unfortunate, because what had been a pleasant experience up until that moment ended on a really sour note and left a bad taste in our mouths at the very end of our service. I definitely won’t be returning.
Rob P
If your looking for a unique, cozy, and intimate, restaurant, this is it. There is plenty of street parking. As soon as enter, there is a reception desk and you are warmly greeted. We were seated immediately. Their menu, had enough seafood, meat, and vegan options-for Food was reasonably priced. This visit we chose the salmon dinner and crab cake dinner. Our food was hot, good portions, and seasoned well. We enjoyed our experience and will share with friends and family.
… moreJosephine O’Neill
My husband and I googled cafe near us for a late lunch today and stumbled into this Beautiful historic home turned fine-dining café. This 1868 Home is filled with charming grandmother furnishings and family history. Our food and cocktails were Delicious and I will dream about the roasted portobello focaccia and pear martini tonight ! The hospitality of our server and the owner who came out to say hello made it a very special lunch date. We can’t wait to go back for Brunch:) I would recommend reservations for prime time hours.
… moreMarylou Pisapia
This was our second time coming in, our first time was exceptional, thus the return. Our waitress this morning was disappointing to say the least. We got the feeling that she just did not like us. I ordered a coffee cake for our table to try as an ” appetizer” when our brunch was brought our i asked if she forgot the coffee cake, her response was simply I did, do you want it now? No now we have our food, no apology nothing. We had coffee had to request refills, my husband’s sausage gravy over biscuit was cold, my fruit was mushy the strawberry and 1 blackberry were good tge rest not. 🙁 . We had high expectations and were so sadly disappointed. I’m happy to spend 100.00 on 4 for breakfast, but I’d like the service to at least be decent. Had this been our first experience it would surely be our last. Our first visit left me posting pictures and praises and excitement to return. This first left all 4 of us disappointed and definitely not recommending anyone to go.
… morePaul Castellano
Very sad to say. We were here for New Year Eve 2023. We weren’t expecting this. The place is simply beautiful. Our server Izzy was the best. However, the food was very disappointing. First, the soup, while it had a great flavor, it was barely warm. The main course wasn’t any better. My prime rib was over done, and over spiced. The twice baked potato was undercooked, and again hardly warm. The cheese on top wasn’t even melted. They left a quarter of the potato in the skin, which you couldn’t even scoop out it was so raw. My girlfriends dinner wasn’t much better. The chicken was overcooked as were the shrimp.
That said, the saled and desert were wonderful. Once again, our Server Izzy was amazing. We didn’t share our disappointment until after the meal. Why because In addition to Izzy waiting tables, she was also tending the bar, as well as being the hosting.
In addition, we were the first reservations of the night. I’ve read so many great reviews of this place. Maybe the kitchen staff was just having an off night. We will give them another try.
… moreThat said, the saled and desert were wonderful. Once again, our Server Izzy was amazing. We didn’t share our disappointment until after the meal. Why because In addition to Izzy waiting tables, she was also tending the bar, as well as being the hosting.
In addition, we were the first reservations of the night. I’ve read so many great reviews of this place. Maybe the kitchen staff was just having an off night. We will give them another try.
Alex Cullison
Wonderful atmosphere with a romantic colonial ambiance. Classy and comfortable. Excellent friendly service. The menu offered many meal options. The food quality/preparation was sadly mixed. The soups were outstanding, both the chicken vegetable & onion. The entrees we had: meatloaf, chicken Parmesan, and chicken Margarita. The meatloaf was very uneventful. The chicken Margarita was flavorful but the chicken was tough and chewy. The chicken Parmesan was excellent. We didn’t have dessert. The wine was priced fairly and the ice tea was good. We would go back again but would amend our food choices.
… moreStephen White
My wife and I have been here a couple times and have loved it. This last time, we brought our youngest son and he thourougly enjoyed himself. He is only 11 but, he loves good food. He was not disappointed. He tried everything we ordered and when it came to the International Burger that he ordered, he thought it was the best burger he had ever eaten. He also thought the inside of Cobalt Manor was “cool” and he loved the music! I think he’s eclectic with his tastes for such a young man. We will be back soon.
… moreJason and Betsy Lancy
So happy to have discovered this adorable cafe! My friend and I were impressed by the food and the ambiance. My mushroom omelette was probably one of the best I’ve ever had, and my friend loved her fruit crepes. The breakfast potatoes were also amazing. The sangria was tasty too! Will definitely be back!
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