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Chelsea Tavern, Wilmington, DE

Chelsea Tavern

4.0
4
1499 Reviews
$30 and under
Gastro Pub

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 8 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for craft beers
  • Good for groups
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, weekend brunch with friends, 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.









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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, Contemporary American, Comfort Food
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–1:00 am
  • Phone number
    (302) 482-3333
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Lee Wroten Jr.
  • Catering
    Chelsea Tavern is a full service caterer including corporate drop-offs, office buffets and full-service plated affairs. We accommodate up to 65 seated in our Private Dining Room, as well as, providing our catering service to all spaces available at The Grand Opera House, located directly across Market Street, which accommodate up to 300.
  • Private party facilities
    Chelsea Underground is the perfect spot for celebrations up to 65 guests featuring a built-in service bar, 70” TV and music system with all your favorite tunes. The Wine Cellar is an intimate alternative for up to 8 guests. Let us create a menu and drink package that meets your needs and budget.
  • Area
    Wilmington
  • Cross Street
    Between West 8th & West 9th
  • Parking details
    Street parking is available. New Mid-town Parking Garage located directly behind Chelsea Tavern, but must be accessed from Orange Street. Another lot at the Doubletree Hotel recommended on weekends & show nights. Chelsea Tavern will deduct $3 from your bill for any City Parking Lot Voucher that is presented before paying check
  • Public transit
    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.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,499 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.0
4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 3.8Service
  • 3.8Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Delaware

    Great for brunch

  • Delaware

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Chelsea Tavern in Wilmington offers an inviting atmosphere with an "expansive drink menu" and "delicious" food, perfect for pre-show dining. While some guests note slow service and automatic service fees, the "great beer selection" and "wonderful meals" stand out. Despite occasional service hiccups, it remains a popular choice for a lively dining experience.

1,499 Reviews
  1. Cynthia

    Philadelphia

    22 reviews

    4.0

    22 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This was basically a nice experience . It was basically empty when we got there but soon became extremely busy and loud so not as relaxing as we had hoped:) Don’t like that they automatically add 20 % tip to bill and then think you should give more??? For just 2 people!! Large group yes but 2? We are usually good tippers so if they had given us the chance the waitress probably would have gotten a bigger tip but adding right away as you bring the bill … NO Thank you!! Doubt we will return even though the cinnamon rolls were amazing !!

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  2. KRISTEN

    Philadelphia

    19 reviews

    4.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Tatiana, our server was great. Delicious food and it was pretty busy but it ran very smoothly

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  3. Tina

    Philadelphia

    62 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    62 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Always good food and good service. They also have an awesome beer selection.

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  4. Elaine

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was great. Service was kind but inefficient. Never bought back requested items. 20% service fee automatically added… didn’t like that. Convenient for pre-show at the grand.

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  5. Chris

    Philadelphia

    8 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Salad dressing was overpowering with vinegar. Pizza crust was good but too much pesto and very large chicks of sausage that had little flavor. Added 20% to bill (which is fine) but 2% went to house as service charge. Not cool, that’s why you raise prices not additional charges

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  6. Tony

    New York City

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent and the service was fantastic!

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  7. Jennifer

    Philadelphia

    25 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    The food was not memorable and very greasy. I love French fries and they were inedible.

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  8. Edwin

    Philadelphia

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    It was our first time there for a brunch before and afternoon show across the street. Parking is still a bit of a hassle, but the food and drinks were awesome!

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  9. William

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Only issue, same as last time. I reserved a high top. Didn't get one. If this is something that can't be handled, it should not be a choice

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  10. Becky

    Philadelphia

    76 reviews

    3.0

    76 reviews

    Dined on 1 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    We have had much better experiences at this restaurant. I asked for a booth, but was told I could not have one. I didn't want to be at the tables in the center of the room where everyone sits on everyone else's laps. So they put us in the bar at a high top table. I am too short to be comfortable at a high top, but it was the only choice I had. I made this reservation in early August. I saw empty booths in the dining room. They served us salads but we had no utensils!! It took 10 minutes before we were able to ask for them. The bar got louder and louder as the night went on. The food was only bearable.

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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 stars by 1499 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 8 times today

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Google Map for Chelsea Tavern

821 North Market Street, Wilmington, DE 19801

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Between West 8th & West 9th
  • Area
    Wilmington
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–1:00 am
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, Contemporary American, Comfort Food
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street parking is available. New Mid-town Parking Garage located directly behind Chelsea Tavern, but must be accessed from Orange Street. Another lot at the Doubletree Hotel recommended on weekends & show nights. Chelsea Tavern will deduct $3 from your bill for any City Parking Lot Voucher that is presented before paying check
  • Public transit
    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.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (302) 482-3333
  • Catering
    Chelsea Tavern is a full service caterer including corporate drop-offs, office buffets and full-service plated affairs. We accommodate up to 65 seated in our Private Dining Room, as well as, providing our catering service to all spaces available at The Grand Opera House, located directly across Market Street, which accommodate up to 300.
  • Private party facilities
    Chelsea Underground is the perfect spot for celebrations up to 65 guests featuring a built-in service bar, 70” TV and music system with all your favorite tunes. The Wine Cellar is an intimate alternative for up to 8 guests. Let us create a menu and drink package that meets your needs and budget.
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