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Chelsea Tavern, Wilmington, DE

Chelsea Tavern

4.2
4.2
1516 Reviews
$30 and under
Gastro Pub

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today
  • Great for craft beers
  • Good for groups
  • Neighborhood gem
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!

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, Contemporary American, Comfort Food
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–1:00 am
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street parking is available. Chelsea Tavern is located at the heart of North Market Street 2 blocks from the Dart Bus Hub at Rodney Square & 8 blocks from the Wilmington Train Station.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Lee Wroten Jr.
  • Delivery & takeout

What 1,516 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Delaware

    Great for brunch

  • Delaware

    Good for groups

  • Delaware

    Healthy

  • Delaware

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Chelsea Tavern is a vibrant spot in Wilmington, perfect for pre-show dining. Patrons love the "great beer menu" and "wonderful service," with enthusiastic mentions of "delicious" meals and "attentive" staff. The varied menu and cozy atmosphere make it a favored choice, especially for those visiting the Grand Opera House.

1,516 Reviews
  1. David

    Philadelphia13 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was good. Bar service was a little slow getting my second Guinness. It looked very reasonably priced. The surprise is when the bill comes, there is an automatic "Service Fee" of 20% on all size parties. 18% is supposed to go to the service staff and 2% to the "Increased cost of running our business" Just raise your prices and don't hide the increase until the end our the meal!

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  2. Ted

    New York City5 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Slow service. Food mediocre. Didn’t see waitress from when food was delivered until we flagged her down for check.

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  3. Barbara VIP

    Philadelphia42 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We had dinner here before going to a concert at The Grand, across the street. Many people had the same idea! Our sandwiches were really good - Buffalo chicken and Korean barbeque cheesesteak. The waitress was swamped but did a great job! Definitely make a reservation if going to a show at The Grand.

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  4. Crystal VIP

    Philadelphia39 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Overall, the experience was good. Service was friendly and efficient. My order was incorrect, but it was corrected quickly. Drinks were weak and pricey. Typical bar food but with flair.

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  5. Kate VIP

    Philadelphia98 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Came in with a large group, at 8, and it was great. Everyone, everyone commented on how good the food was! My chicken sandwich was fabulous, the trio of fries...perfect, the white chili so good. And our server, she did a great job with different orders, separate checks...gluten...she was great. Hard to find great food at 8 at night...reasonably priced too.

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  6. Jazmyne

    Las Vegas1 review

    4.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Had a great time, the food was delicious and the service was great.

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  7. Christopher VIP

    Baltimore38 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Always great food. Service is good and location on Market is convenient to Grand and Playhouse. An excellent value

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  8. Mark

    Philadelphia3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Servicer was very nice but forgot portions of our order. Disappointed the restaurant charges a 20% service fee (or gratuity). If you’re going to mandate that kind of charge the service should be exceptional. Making that an automatic charge allows your waiters to be subpar. Cannot recommend this restaurant.

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  9. SAUNDRA

    Philadelphia7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food at a very reasonable price. We had wonderful alert service. The location is perfect for local theaters, too.

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  10. Frank

    Philadelphia3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was good. Our server Lasandra was very nice and extremely patient and very helpful.

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FAQs

Chelsea Tavern offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (302) 482-3333.

Chelsea Tavern is rated 4.2 stars by 1516 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today
Google Map for Chelsea Tavern

821 North Market Street, Wilmington, DE 19801

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, Contemporary American, Comfort Food
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–1:00 am
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street parking is available. Chelsea Tavern is located at the heart of North Market Street 2 blocks from the Dart Bus Hub at Rodney Square & 8 blocks from the Wilmington Train Station.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Lee Wroten Jr.
  • Delivery & takeout
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