Chelsea Tavern
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Additional information
- Dining style
Casual Dining
- 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
Alrick Mitchell
- 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.
- Private party contact
Sarah Miller: (302) 482-3333
- Neighborhood
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, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Popular dishes
Menu
To Start
Catfish Fritters$11.00
Cajun Remoulade Dipping Sauce
Trio Fry Basket$8.00
Hand-Cut Idaho & Sweet Potato Fries, Crispy Onion Straws, Chili-Horseradish Aioli
Tavern Pretzel Crullers$9.00
Garlic Herb Butter, Beer-Cheddar Cheese Sauce
Mac & Cheese Bites$8.50
Marinara Dipping Sauce
Street Corn Guacamole$9.00
House-Made Guacamole, Chili Aioli, Roasted Corn, Queso Fresco, Crispy Corn Tortilla Chips
Loaded Brussels$9.00
Crispy Brussels Sprouts, Applewood Bacon, Scallions, Beer & Cheddar Cheese Sauce
Cheese Nachos$11.50
Colby Jack Cheese, Grilled Corn & Black Bean Salsa, Pico de Gallo, Avocado-Lime Sour Cream, Beer Cheese Sauce, Pickled Jalapeños
- Add Grilled Chicken$14.50
- Add Beer-Braised Short Rib$26.00
Cheese Quesadilla$11.50
Colby Jack Cheese, Pico de Gallo, Grilled Corn & Black Bean Salsa, Pickled Jalapeños, Flour Tortilla
- Add Grilled Chicken$14.50
- Add Blackened Shrimp$17.50
Tex-Mex Chicken Egg Rolls$11.00
Hand-Pulled Chicken, Black Beans, Grilled Corn, Colby Jack Cheese, Chipotle Ranch
Tavern Chicken Wings$12.50
Celery, Carrots, Creamy Bleu Cheese Dressing, choice of Honey Chipotle, Buffalo, Cilantro Thai Chili or Naked
Drunken Wings$15.00
Hennessey BBQ Sauce, Celery, Carrots, Buttermilk Ranch Dipping Sauce
Soup & Salad
Add 14 oz Strip Steak $20, Add Shrimp $9, Add Salmon $12, Add Chicken $7
White Chicken Chili$6.00
Colby Jack Cheese, Scallion
Kennett Square Mushroom Soup$6.00
Garlic Butter Croutons
Caesar*$6.00
Romaine, Garlic Croutons House-Made Caesar Dressing, Parmesan Cheese
BLT*$7.00
Applewood Smoked Bacon, Chopped Iceberg Lettuce, Grape Tomatoes, Red Onion, Crispy Cherry Peppers, Creamy Bleu Cheese Dressing
Chelsea Garden$7.00
Mixed Greens, Carrot, Grape Tomatoes, Red Onion, Cucumber, Balsamic Vinaigrette
Southwest*$7.00
Romaine Lettuce, Pico de Gallo, Corn & Black Bean Salsa, Colby Jack Cheese, Tortilla Strips, Buttermilk Ranch Dressing
Spinach$7.50
Granny Smith Apples, Dried Cranberries, Toasted Almonds, Goat Cheese Crumbles, Creamy Poppy Seed Dressing
Burgers
Served with our Hand Cut Idaho Fries & Chili Horseradish Aioli, except for the Beyond Burger. Sub Chelsea Garden Salad $4; Sub Caesar Salad $3. Gluten Free Rolls Available For An Additional $1.50
Chelsea Cheeseburger$14.00
8oz. Hereford Beef Patty, Beer-Braised Onions, White Cheddar, Brioche Bun
Smokin' Joe$15.00
8oz. Hereford Beef Patty, Smokey BBQ Sauce, Applewood Smoked Bacon & Chipotle Jam, Aged Cheddar Cheese, Crispy Onion Straws, Brioche Bun
Black & Blue$15.00
Blackened 8oz. Hereford Beef Patty, Blue Cheese Crumbles, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Brioche Bun
Southwest Turkey$13.50
Grilled 8oz. Ground Turkey Patty, House-Made Guacamole, Queso Fresco, Chipotle Ranch, Lettuce, Tomato, Brioche Bun
Beyond$14.00
6 oz. Grilled Vegan Patty, Daiya Vegan Cheese, Field Greens, Red Onion, Chimichurri, Ciabatta Roll, Side Garden Salad
Rojo Crunch$15.50
8oz. Hereford Beef Patty, Pepper-jack Cheese, Crispy Onions, Fried Cherry Peppers, Beer Cheese, Bacon-Chipotle Jam, grilled in a Flour Tortilla
Sandwiches
Served with our Hand-Cut Idaho Fries & Chili Horseradish Aioli. Sub Chelsea Garden Salad $4; Sub Caesar Salad $3. Gluten Free Rolls Available For An Additional $1.50
Porchetta$14.50
Slow-Cooked Herb & Caramelized Onion Stuffed Pork Loin, Provolone Cheese, Broccoli Rabe, Garlic Aioli, Ciabatta Bun
California Reuben$14.00
Oven-Roasted Turkey Breast, Swiss Cheese, Cole Slaw, Avocado, Thousand Island Dressing, Grilled Marble Rye
Creole Catfish$13.00
Crispy Cornmeal Crusted Catfish, Lettuce, Tomato, Smoked Paprika Remoulade, Grilled Sourdough
Chelsea Chicken Club$13.00
Grilled Chicken Breast, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Swiss Cheese, Honey Mustard, Lettuce & Tomato, Brioche Bun
Blackened Rib Eye$17.00
Provolone Cheese, Crispy Onion Straws, Texas Pedal Sauce, Grilled Sourdough
Short Rib Grilled Cheese$15.00
Beer-Braised Short Rib, Monterey Jack Cheese, Oven-Roasted Tomato, Crispy Onions, Grilled Brioche
Bacon Jammin' Chicken Sammie$13.00
, Fried Chicken Breast, Chipotle Bacon Jam, Cheddar Cheese, Cajun Aioli, Pickle, Lettuce & Tomato, Brioche Bun
Shrimp Po' Boy$14.50
Crispy Fried Shrimp, Shaved Cabbage, Sliced Pickles, Cajun Aioli, Toasted Baguette
Crispy Buffalo Chicken$13.50
Chicken Breast, Buffalo Sauce, Bleu Cheese Dressing, Crispy Cherry Peppers, Brioche Bun
Entrées
Add Strip Steak $20, Add Shrimp $9, Add Salmon $12, Add Chicken $7
New York Strip$31.00
14 oz. Grilled Strip Steak, Grilled Asparagus, Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Béarnaise Sauce
Braised Short Rib$26.00
Gnocchi-N-Cheese, Crispy Onions
Glazed Walnut-Crusted Chilean Salmon$25.00
Rustic Potato Pie, Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus, Cranberry Gastrique
Tavern Fish & Chips$18.50
Sam Adams' Lager-Battered Boston Cod, Crispy Hand-Cut Idaho Fries, House-Made Cole Slaw, Fresh Dill Tartar Sauce, served with Malt Vinegar
Pretzel Chicken$23.00
Sourdough Pretzel Crumble-Crusted Chicken Breast, Pickled Onion & Carrot Slaw, Braised Collard Greens, Honey Mustard
Veggie Pastini$19.00
Sautéed Baby Spinach, Roasted Local Mushrooms, Blistered Cherry Tomatoes, Dried Cranberries, Toasted Almonds, Veggie Broth
Pizzas
Vegan Cheese Available For An Additional $3
Cheese$12.00
Plum Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella Cheese
Margherita$12.00
Plum Tomato Sauce, Fresh Mozzarella Cheese, Fresh Basil
The CHELSEA$14.50
Shallot Garlic Spread, Roasted Tomatoes, Baby Spinach, Herbed Ricotta Cheese, Mozzarella Cheese
Meat Lovers$16.00
Bacon, Pepperoni, Italian Sausage, Plum Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella Cheese, Fresh Basil
Prosciutto$14.00
Shallot Garlic Spread, Granny Smith Apples, Red Onion, Fresh Basil, Balsamic Drizzle, Mozzarella & Provolone Cheese
Mediterranean$15.00
Shallot Garlic Spread, Roasted Tomatoes, Feta Cheese, Baby Spinach, Artichokes, Kalamata Olives, Balsamic Drizzle
Kennett Mushroom$15.00
Shallot Garlic Spread, Roasted Local Mushrooms, Roasted Tomatoes, Goat Cheese, Mozzarella Cheese
Sides
Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes$5.00
Gnocchi-N-Cheese$8.00
Rustic Potato Pie$7.00
Hand-Cut Idaho Fries$3.50
Sweet Potato Fries$3.50
Tavern Trio Fries$3.50
Wilted Baby Spinach$5.00
Crispy Brussels Sprouts$5.00
House-Made Cole Slaw$5.00
Braised Collard Greens$5.00
Grilled Asparagus$5.00
Beverages
Pellegrino Sparkling Water
- 750 ml$6.00
Aqua Panna Water
- 750 ml$6.00
Coke$2.00
Diet Coke$2.00
Sprite or Ginger Ale$2.00
Abita Brewing Root Beer$3.50
Lemonade Juice$2.50
Cranberry Juice$2.50
Orange Juice$2.50
Pineapple Juice$2.50
Grapefruit Juice$2.50
Apple Juice$2.50
Pike Creek Roasterie Coffee$3.00
Pike Creek Swiss Water Filtered Decaf$3.00
Assorted Mighty Leaf Hot Teas$3.50
Shangri La Unsweetened Iced Tea$3.00
8.4 oz. Red Bull Energy Drink$4.00
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Safety precautions
Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables
Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff temperature check required
FAQs
You can order delivery directly from Chelsea Tavern using the Order Online button. Chelsea Tavern also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (302) 482-3333.
Chelsea Tavern is rated 4.1 stars by 1305 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
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Takeout
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821 North Market Street Wilmington, DE 19801
Dining areas
Additional information
- Cross street
Between West 8th & West 9th
- Neighborhood
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
- 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
Alrick Mitchell
- Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, 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.
- Private party contact
Sarah Miller: (302) 482-3333