Restaurant
Unclaimed profileRestaurant 55
Dover, DE · $$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Restaurant 55 runs a broad beverage program alongside its burger-and-beer concept, and the drinks list carries real weight. Cocktails span house specialties, classic and flavored martinis, mules, margaritas, and crushes, mostly $8.00 to $14.00. Wine covers red, white, rosé, and sparkling by the glass and bottle. Twelve rotating craft taps anchor the beer side, with regional names like Dogfish Head and 2SP, plus non-alcoholic Athletic options at $6.00.
- What should I order?
- Start with the 55 Hurricane, built on Captain Morgan White and Spiced Rum with Myers Rum, fresh orange and pineapple juice, and a splash of grenadine at $12.00. For beer, the $12.00 Bartender Flight samples the rotating draft lineup; Veil Merciless, a double dry-hopped double IPA at $10.00, is the boldest single pour.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Groups ordering burgers and beer, drinkers who want a full cocktail list rather than a token handful, and anyone mixing beer with wine at the table. The Athletic non-alcoholic options and the $8.00 Aperol Spritz give lighter drinkers real choices instead of a default soda.
- When should I go?
- A natural stop for a burger-and-beer meal, with the rotating tap list and the bartender flight suited to comparing a few drafts across a single visit.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails mostly $8.00–$14.00, with many at $12.00. Wine by the glass mostly $9.00, bottles $16.00–$40.00. Bottled beer $4.00–$10.00, canned beer $3.00–$10.00, and the draft Bartender Flight $12.00.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- Twelve rotating craft taps sit beside a cocktail list long enough to include house specialties, flavored martinis, mules, margaritas, and crushes, and the beer list reaches into local and regional breweries like Dogfish Head, Dewey Beer Co., First State, RAR, and Big Oyster. Non-alcoholic Athletic beers are listed at $6.00.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
A dedicated Cocktails section runs from house specialties like the 55 Hurricane, 55 Margarita, and 55 Paloma through classic and flavored martinis, mules, margaritas, and crushes. The list is large and varied, and the bar promotes handcrafted drinks rather than a token set of standards.
Menu strengths
- — Large, varied list spanning house specialties, martinis, crushes, and classics
- — Handcrafted cocktails from classic favorites to creative house specialties
- — Pricing stays mostly $8.00–$14.00, with many drinks at $12.00
Standout selections
- — 55 Hurricane — $12.00 — Captain Morgan White and Spiced Rum, Myers Rum, fresh orange and pineapple juice, splash of grenadine
- — 55 Margarita — $14.00 — Patron Silver, St. Germaine Elderflower, fresh squeezed lime and orange juice
- — Maple Old Fashion — $12.00 — Bulliet Bourbon, Whistlepig Maple Syrup, cherry, orange bitters
Pricing: Mostly $8.00–$14.00, with many at $12.00
Wine
Red, white, rosé, and champagne are all covered by the glass and bottle. Reds include Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, and Malbec; whites run Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Moscato, and Riesling, with rosé and sparkling alongside.
Menu strengths
- — All four wine styles — red, white, rosé, and sparkling — offered by the glass and bottle
- — Red and white varietal coverage spans the standard range
Standout selections
- — Mark West, Pinot Noir — $9.00 glass / $27.00 bottle
- — Matua Sauv Blanc — $9.00 glass / $24.00 bottle
- — Lamarca, Prosecco (split) — $8.00 by the glass
Pricing: Glass mostly $9.00; bottles $16.00–$40.00
Beer
An extensive bottled, canned, and draft list, anchored by twelve rotating craft taps. Local and regional breweries such as Dogfish Head, Dewey Beer Co., First State, RAR, and Big Oyster appear, and a $12.00 Bartender Flight lets drinkers compare drafts.
Menu strengths
- — Twelve rotating craft beer taps; Local and regional breweries including Dogfish Head, Dewey Beer Co., First State, RAR, and Big Oyster
Standout selections
- — Veil Merciless — $10.00 — double dry-hopped double IPA with Citra, Galaxy, Simcoe, and Vic Secret, 8.0 ABV
- — 2SP Up & Out — $6.00 — IPA brewed with Columbus, Cascade, Simcoe, and Mosaic, 6.0 ABV
- — Allagash White — $5.00 — Belgian-style wheat beer, 5.2 ABV
Pricing: Bottles $4.00–$10.00; cans $3.00–$10.00; Bartender Flight $12.00
Nonalcoholic
A NA Beverages section lists two non-alcoholic Athletic beers: Free Wave IPA and Athletic Lite, both $6.00. It is a narrow but deliberately chosen set of hop-forward and light options rather than a single token pour.
Menu strengths
- — Dedicated NA Beverages section on the menu; Two distinct non-alcoholic styles — a hoppy hazy IPA and a light brew
Standout selections
- — Athletic Free Wave IPA — $6.00 — hoppy hazy non-alcoholic IPA
- — Athletic Lite — $6.00 — light non-alcoholic brew
Pricing: $6.00 each
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