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1. Tonic Seafood and Steak
4.4
Awesome(1303)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Wilmington
Booked 11 times today
Located in the heart of downtown Wilmington, Delaware, Tonic Seafood & Steak offers four distinct dining areas, each with its unique ambiance and design. Upon entering the restaurant, guests are greeted by a vibrant atmosphere with stunning light fixtures, metallic gold accents, and a glass-enclosed room. The entrance area features the Bar and Lounge, where live music plays on Friday and Saturday nights.
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2. Cafe Mezzanotte
4.6
Exceptional(553)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Wilmington
Booked 1 time today
Located in Downtown Wilmington, Cafe Mezzanotte has built a reputation as Delaware's premier spot to enjoy classically prepared Pan-Mediterranean & Italian cuisine. We offer an intimate atmosphere with servers who attend to each diner with exceptional care. Whether you are looking for a romantic evening, hosting a large corporate gathering, or a casual night out, all of us at Cafe Mezzanotte will cater to your needs.
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3. Eclipse Bistro
4.9
Exceptional(1144)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary French / American • Wilmington
Booked 19 times today
Enjoy cozy but energetic dining at Eclipse Bistro. It offers a chic, small and intimate dining room with brick walls, soft lighting and wood furnishings, creating a warm and sophisticated ambiance, making it a great place for a first date or business luncheon. Its diverse menu offers something for most diners. Eclipse Bistro is open for both lunch and dinner during the week, and for dinner only on Saturday and Sunday.**A NOTE FROM THE RESTAURANT**Reservations are not required. We welcome walk-ins.Please contact us directly at 302-658-1588, if desired reservation time is unavailable or a party size is larger than 6.
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4. Columbus Inn
4.7
Exceptional(2499)
Price: Moderate
• American • Wilmington
Booked 28 times today
Columbus Inn has been reborn as a contemporary bar/restaurant that combines the best of both the old and new. Featuring seasonal Modern American menus with an extensive selection of wine, beer, and craft cocktails.Online Ordering and Delivery Options available through our website: www.ColumbusInn.net
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5. Banks' Seafood Kitchen & Raw Bar
4.6
Exceptional(4156)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Wilmington
Booked 5 times today
Banks' Seafood Kitchen & Raw Bar is a casual, upscale seafood eatery & hot spot on the river. Adjacent to the Riverwalk, Banks' Seafood Kitchen & Raw Bar has become THE place for lunch, dinner, cocktails, and late night in the City of Wilmington. The chic atmosphere, fresh raw bar, award-winning crab cakes, outstanding lobsters, and other imaginatively prepared seafood, great martinis, and 50 wines by the glass are some of the keys to an exciting experience.
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6. Casa Nonna
new
4.7
Exceptional(41)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Wilmington
Booked 28 times today
A restaurant and bar by Bardea Restaurant Group and James Beard-nominated Chef Antimo DiMeo, this full-service concept located inside DE.CO food hall in downtown Wilmington transports visitors to Nonna's house. The Italian American menu is a tribute to Chef DiMeo’s Nonnas, Maria and Italia, with classic and reimagined Italian-American dishes including antipasti, pastas, pizzas, entrees, accompaniments and desserts. Join us for a dining experience that meets at the intersection of tradition and innovation.
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7. Del Pez Mexican Gastropub-Wilmington
4.8
Exceptional(720)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Wilmington
Booked 15 times today
Del Pez is a Mexican gastropub that celebrates the power of food to feed friendship. By fusing the lightheartedness of a traditional pub with the heartiness of a robust food menu, we serve enticing Latin flavors while fanning the flames of both old and new connections. Our focus is local communities—the young professionals who work hard in the area. We are here for them from lunch through late-nightmunch with craft drinks, gourmet comfort food, and an ambiance as warm as our welcome. We also host private events worth attending.We offer standout seating—both indoors and out—where diners can experience the full range of magic that Del Pez has to offer! We hope to see you soon.
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8. Chelsea Tavern
4.2
Awesome(1516)
Price: Moderate
• Gastro Pub • Wilmington
Booked 7 times today
Chelsea Tavern is a local popular gastropub located in downtown Wilmington, directly across from the Grand Opera House. The kitchen prepares delicious comfort food consisting of locally grown and house made ingredients, that is complemented by our dynamic craft beer selection. Chelsea’s ever-changing inventory features 33 beers on tap, hundreds of large format bottles, cans, and single serving bottles of seasonal and local brews. Chelsea is a neighborhood favorite that is perfect for a quick lunch, pre-show dinner, or a group gathering. Join the energetic bar scene to watch the big game, or on our spacious patio for comfortable outdoor dining. At Chelsea Tavern, we look forward to serving you soon!
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9. La Fia
4.9
Exceptional(2136)
Price: Moderate
• Farm-to-table • Wilmington
Booked 25 times today
Travel down historic Market Street towards the Riverfront in Wilmington, Delaware and you will find La Fia Bistro. La Fia is an intimate dinner destination in a historic building located on the corner of 5th and Market. Chef Dwain Kalup's menu utlizes carefully sourced ingredients reflecting the seasons, local region and local farms. The menu at La Fia features small plates, pastas and creative entrees. Our cheese and charcuterie is one of a kind and not to be missed! Due to the small size of our restaurant we allow 2 hours for guests to enjoy their dining experience. If you feel you need more time please reach out to us directly.
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10. Iron Hill Brewery - Wilmington
4.5
Awesome(2148)
Price: Moderate
• American • Wilmington
Booked 22 times today
Welcome to Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant, where you'll find fine handcrafted beers, creative yet informal cuisine, and friendly, attentive service in a casual, upscale atmosphere. We're passionate about producing distinctive, full-flavored handcrafted beers, accompanied by fresh–from–scratch New American cuisine in a comfortable, casual atmosphere. Our goal has always been to provide food and beer that is inspired, consistently crafted and presented by a knowledgeable and courteous service staff.

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  • Ronald
    Philadelphia County •16 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Monday is the day to go! Fabulous surf & turf special for a bargain price with outstanding service. Don't miss this...
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    Columbus InnPrice: Moderate• American• Wilmington
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    4.7
  • AmandaVIP
    Philadelphia County •36 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    I got the chicken which is always amazing! It’s my favorite dish there. My husband got the pork chop and loved it! We will always come back.
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    Eclipse BistroPrice: Expensive• Contemporary French / American• Wilmington
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    4.9
  • Lou
    Philadelphia County •20 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    Our food, wine and service were excellent. Sitting near the fireplace was nice, but it's quieter outdoors in warmer weather.
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    Banks' Seafood Kitchen & Raw BarPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Wilmington
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    4.6
  • Emily
    Las Vegas •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Mar 3, 2025
    1. Our drinks were definitely above average, I especially loved my "Lady Grey". 2. Calamari app, nothing special here. 3. Delicious entrees: salmon, short ribs and in particular, the special of the evening, a whitefish, were all impressive. 4. The service from Erin was outstanding, friendly and attentive without going overboard. 5. Parking garage is right behind the building. 6. Ambiance was sleek modern/quiet, although the dining room filled up by the time we left. Recommend!
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    Tonic Seafood and SteakPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Wilmington
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    4.4
  • James DVIP
    Philadelphia County •30 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Feb 25, 2025
    Cafe Mezzanotte is a very good casual dining restaurant in downtown Wilmington, DE. Steven, our server, provided great service and the reasonably priced Italian food was over the top. It was every thing you could ask for in a dining experience. We will definitely try to visit this gem more often!
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    Cafe MezzanottePrice: Expensive• Italian• Wilmington
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    4.6

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