El Hefe — Restaurant in Dover

El Hefe exceeded my expectations. I was reluctant to try it. Is this a Mexican themed Italian restaurant? Skeptical. And maybe cranky because it seems like everything is pizza, Italian, Mexican, burgers and basic American food around here. I've been twice now, and Hefe stands out from the pack. High-quality ingredients, big flavors, nice menu variety, great beer and cocktail menu, all at good prices. Yes, please. I tend to order like I may never eat again, so I tried a lot of things in my two visits. Apps: calamari, shrimp scampi, crab cakes, and clams. Seafood in Ohio can be it or miss. They all hit, great sauce pairings with everything, nothing tasted fishy or frozen. Next, big Ribeye (under $20, nice), pork ribeye (beautiful mushroom sauce), a Mahi special, grilled red snapper. All winners. Dinner salads aren't thrown together iceberg lettuce. The wedge, Ceasar, and house were all nice. Veggie side - I often feel like a get frozen veg with a bunch of butter and salt. Nope. Fresh, well seasoned, cooked just right. Home made redskin mash. Good marinara and pasta (gonna try more of these). They have like like 6 or 7 unique margaritas and mojitos (with a bar that is truly stocked with, like better than most bars around here). Might as well get the homemade strawberry banana cake, also great. Tony the manager and Dave the bartender were welcoming and friendly. Plenty of parking across the street. Interior is upscale, artistic, and fun. Pick something that sounds good to you, and I bet it is. I'll be back for the rest of the menu, my new...

Well to start with, the ice tea tasted old. Maybe made with city water too. I had water with lemon and yeah it was city water. The Crab cakes were good but cold. My wife got the ceaser salad,ribeye steak, she's pretty sure that it was a sirloin. But instead of the usual side that comes with the steak, she wanted a side of spaghetti instead. Please let the waitress know that you want this on a separate plate or bowl. Otherwise it will be put on/next to the steak. Maybe a New dish instead of spaghetti and meatballs. Which did have a scorched flavor. I got the romane wedge salad, first time having it. Then I got the Crab, Shrimp linguine. I would recommend that. I got a Tiramisu for dessert, but I brought that home and I'll eat that tomorrow. The waitress could have done better.and no manager coming and asking if...

We stopped in for lunch before going to the Warther Museum. We met Tony who owns and runs the place. He's a very friendly and nice man. We asked why a place with a Spanish name serves Italian food. He is originally from Mexico, but he work many years here in the States in Italian restaurants and he loves Italian cuisine.

We ordered the Kabob Special. Three skewers one shrimp, one chicken, and one steak. Served with penne pasta in marinara, two house salads, and mashed potatoes. Its a sharable. It was perfect for a couple looking for a light lunch. The special, two drinks, tax and top, $40. Excellent pricing, good amount of food, excellent friendly service, TASTY authentic Italian flavors. Shrimp, chicken, and steak were cooked...