Restaurant
Unclaimed profileThe Grey Fox Grille
Dover, DE · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
The Grey Fox Grille runs a drinks program that is strongest on cocktails: 11 named options, $9.50–$12.50, with branded spirits and clear recipes. The Old Fashioned uses Kentucky bourbon with muddled sugar, orange, cherries, and bitters; the Fox Manhattan combines bourbon, dry vermouth, and Angostura. Wine is a five-red section with glass and bottle pricing, led by a $7.00 Estrella Cabernet staff pick and a $5 weekend house pour. Brunch cocktails — $6 Mimosa, $9 Bloody Marys, MANmosa $9, MEGAmosa $11 — round out the list.
- What should I order?
- The Old Fashioned, $12.50, Kentucky bourbon with muddled sugar, orange, cherries, bitters, and a splash of club soda on the rock. For a wine direction, the Estrella Cabernet Sauvignon is the staff pick at $7.00 a glass, or try the Robert Hall Cabernet at $7.75 with its black currant and dark chocolate notes.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Guests who want a named, branded cocktail list with familiar classics and a few fruit-forward options will find plenty here. The wine section suits drinkers who prefer a tight, all-red selection with both glass and bottle pricing and a weekend house-wine special.
- When should I go?
- Brunch cocktails are listed on the food menu, including mimosas and Bloody Marys, so a brunch visit gives you a separate set of drink options beyond the main cocktail list. Fridays and Saturdays bring the $5 house Estrella wine.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails run $9.50–$12.50 on the drink menu. Brunch cocktails are $6 for a Mimosa, $9 for Bloody Marys, $9 for a MANmosa, and $11 for a MEGAmosa. Wine by the glass is $7.00–$10.75, bottles are $28.00–$36.00, and the house Estrella is $5 on Fridays and Saturdays.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The cocktail list names specific brands and builds — Gosling's rum in the Dark & Stormy, Tito's in the Twizzler, Kentucky bourbon in the Old Fashioned — rather than relying on generic descriptions. The wine list is deliberately narrow, five reds only, with both glass and bottle pricing and a weekend house-wine special.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
A named cocktail section with 11 drinks and specific spirit brands, priced $9.50–$12.50. The list covers classics and fruit-forward options, plus a separate brunch set: $6 Mimosa, $9 Bloody Marys, MANmosa $9, MEGAmosa $11.
Menu strengths
- — Eleven named cocktails with specific spirit brands and ingredients, not generic descriptions.
- — Brunch cocktails are listed separately on the food menu with tiered mimosa and Bloody Mary pricing.
- — Prices stay in a tight $9.50–$12.50 band on the main drink menu.
Standout selections
- — Old Fashioned — $12.50 — Kentucky Bourbon with Muddled Sugar, Orange, Cherries, and Bitters, with a Splash of Club Soda served on the Rock.
- — Fox Manhattan — $12.50 — Bourbon, Splash of Dry Vermouth, and Dash of Angostura on the Rocks or Straight up, Garnished with a Lemon and Cherry.
- — Dark & Stormy — $10.00 — Traditional Bermuda Goslings Rum with Ginger Beer on the Rocks, Garnished with a Lime.
- — Tito's Twizzler — $9.75 — Tito's Vodka, Melon Liqueur, a splash of sour, a splash of club soda, and garnished with lemon and cherry.
Pricing: $9.50–$12.50; brunch cocktails $6–$11
Wine
A Reds section with five wines by glass and bottle, priced $7.00–$10.75 by the glass and $28.00–$36.00 by the bottle. Two sangrias on the cocktail list use wine as an ingredient. The house Estrella is $5 on Fridays and Saturdays.
Menu strengths
- — Five named red wines with tasting notes and both glass and bottle pricing.
- — House Estrella wine is $5 on Fridays and Saturdays.
- — Two sangrias on the cocktail list incorporate wine.
Standout selections
- — Estrella Cabernet Sauvignon (CA) — $7.00/glass — Medium, staff pick, pairs well with everything.
- — Robert Hall Cabernet (CA) — $7.75/Glass; $28.00/Bottle — Rich, with black currant and dark chocolate notes.
- — St Hubert's "The Stag" Red Blend (CA) — $10.75/Glass; $36.00/Bottle — Medium dry, with plum, spice, and brown sugar hints.
- — Dark Horse Pinot Noir (CA) — $7.75/Glass; $29.00/Bottle — Dry, with fresh red cherry and lavender.
Pricing: By the glass $7.00–$10.75; bottles $28.00–$36.00; house Estrella $5 Fridays and Saturdays
Nonalcoholic
The food menu lists a Beverages section with a $3.99 price. Non-alcoholic drink packages are $3.99 per person, and both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drink packages are available for private events.
Menu strengths
- — Non-alcoholic drink packages are priced at $3.99 per person.
- — Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drink packages are available for private events.
Standout selections
- — Food menu lists a Beverages section with a $3.99 price.
Pricing: $3.99 per person for non-alcoholic drink packages
How it sits with the food
The Estrella Cabernet Sauvignon is noted as a staff pick that pairs well with everything. The Pirate Coffee, with dark roast coffee, spiced rum, Rumchata, whipped cream, and cinnamon, is a dessert-leaning option. Brunch cocktails are listed on the food menu alongside the food.
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