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Columbus Inn, Wilmington, DE

Columbus Inn

4.7
4.7
2211 Reviews
$30 and under
American
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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2 people

10:00 PM


Booked 8 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American, Comfort Food
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (302) 571-1492 ext. 2
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Ross Essner
  • Catering
    Columbus Inn is also available to cater private events thru our sister company Taste Catering! Please contact our Event Coordinator, Ashley Anton, for further details. Ashley@ColumbusInn.net
  • Private party facilities
    Columbus Inn proudly offers numerous Private Event Packages. We welcome groups of all sizes and strive to create the ideal experience to suit your function and budget. Whether joining us for a bunch or dinner, birthday or wedding rehearsal, allow our staff to make your event a gathering that is memorable and unique. Set in a beautifully rehabbed historical building, Columbus Inn sets as the perfect backdrop to your special event. Offering numerous Private Dining Room options with various floor plan layouts we are sure that you will find the perfect room to suit your needs. Many of our rooms also feature complimentary high tech AV equipment as needed. Private Event Spaces: Fenster Room - 60 guests seated / 100 cocktail affair, Ramsey Room - 50 guests seated/ 75 cocktail affair, Wally Room - 22 guests seated, Tabac Room - 12 guests seated
  • Private party contact
    events@columbusinn.net: (302) 571-1492
  • Neighborhood
    Wilmington
  • Cross street
    Woodlawn
  • Parking details
    Front and back parking on-site, public parking on Pennsylvania Ave or across the street behind the Medical building. Please be kind to our neighbors and not park in front of their homes or driveways.
  • Entertainment
    Please see our Website: www.ColumbusInn.Net for upcoming events/specials.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Santa Brunch

    $45.00 per person

    Dec 10, 2023 only
    Santa's coming to join CI brunch ~ Sunday December 10th & 17th! Enjoy some additional buffet featured eats & drinks and some time with Santa. Credit cards are required to reserve. Subject to $20 per person cancellation fee within 24 hrs. Parties are allotted 2 hours for dining.
  • Santa Brunch 2

    $45.00 per person

    Dec 17, 2023 only
    Santa's coming to join CI brunch ~ Sunday December 10th & 17th! Enjoy some additional buffet featured eats & drinks and some time with Santa. Credit cards are required to reserve. Subject to $20 per person cancellation fee within 24 hrs. Parties are allotted 2 hours for dining.
  • Family Style Christmas Eve Prix Fixe

    $68.00 per person

    Dec 24, 2023 only
    Seven Fishes Theme - 4 courses served family style for table to share. Confirmed menu will be available on website - we will not be offering happy hour or regular dinner menu. Reservations required. $68 per adult, $35 children (ages 4-10). Cancellation within 72 hours will result in a $25 per person charge. Parties of 5 or more may be seated upstairs (we do not have an elevator) if anyone in your party has mobility issues, please note in reservation.

What 2,211 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Delaware

    Best Ambiance

  • Delaware

    Best Value

  • Delaware

    Great for brunch

  • Delaware

    Great for fine wines

  • Delaware

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Delaware

    Good for special occasions

  • Delaware

    Most Booked

2,211 Reviews
  1. PaulaM

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Ate early to avoid the crowd but it is a lot hard surfaces and can be a little noisy. That being said the atmosphere is always nice and the food is always great. One of my favorite places.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service from Zach! Food was excellent and plenty of it for the price.

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  3. Sparkle1022

    Philadelphia

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great table, great server, great food ;))

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  4. ATV315

    Caribbean

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, drinks and service pork chop was excellent.

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  5. Bastille71

    Philadelphia

    17 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    For an iconic place that has been around for more decades than I can count, it’s still on point. Food was excellent, service was friendly and attentive and it was a high quality crowd - even in the bar. Our experience has reinvigorated my admiration for the brand. We’ll be back soon.

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  6. LPMal

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Columbus Inn is always great! Great service, delicious, food, and cozy atmosphere. Their Sunday brunch is the best in town!

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Greensboro

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Around the corner, love the place.

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  8. Michael

    Minneapolis

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Went for a special dinner and we’re both thrilled. Service, food, and ambiance were all spectacular. Overall value was great. We will be back.

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  9. Cindy

    Atlanta Metro

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great brunch and great food with friends. Several choices for breakfast and lunch. Nice dessert bar.

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  10. ChesterCountyCountryGirl

    Philadelphia

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The atmosphere was marvelous, the food delicious and plentiful and the staff very attentive!

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  11. JohnF

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience2
    Dinner was rushed. Unable to finish one course before next was served. Most food was cold.

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  12. Hallehj

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was impeccable. Food was more than sumptuous and delicious. A bit loud. Hard to talk. Nevertheless it was great!

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  13. Saywhatttt

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Columbus Inn is always a consistent establishment. Friendly service and delicious food make for a stress free experience.

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  14. VickyW

    Philadelphia

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We went for thanksgiving and it did not disappoint!

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  15. KenY

    Philadelphia

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    incredible evening and hlf price wine wednesday ws a great surprise. thank you

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  16. lisa

    New York Area

    28 reviews

    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A favorite stop on the road to NY. Always satisfied with the quality of the food and the attentive staff.

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  17. SelinaT

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    The food was delicious and plentiful. Ambience was excellent. Environment was clean. Staff was professional and personable..

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  18. Coco

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic food and wonderful staff, have zero complaints about our wonderful brunch. Our server was on point and quick even though we sat upstairs.

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  19. JohnL

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Enjoyed a wonderful dining experience. Our entrees were unique and delicious. Will visit again soon to try another great food option.

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  20. ThomasP

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 16, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience3
    Service, appetizer and cocktail were very good. Steak medallions were undercooked and noise from a private party was excessive.

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    Pittsburgh

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and service! Got a reservation last minute and we enjoyed it very much.

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    vip
    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience3
    Non- attentive wait staff. Other wait staff noting the delays tried to fill the gap. Had patio seating, waitstaff and guests continuously adjusted the outdoor heating settings. Very distracting swings in temperature. Now that it has cooled off, we’ll only choose indoor seating.

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  23. charlesk

    Philadelphia

    17 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall4food4service2ambience4
    Really good food and fun vibe but on this one occasion we experienced poor service. Still a highly recommended spot for very good food and drink.

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  24. Barb

    New York Area

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was delicious and loved the the vibe of this restaurant. Lively in the tavern area but very quaint and cozy in the dining room.

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  25. Louise

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Had not been to Columbus in a while and I found my experience to be delightful. Very good food, excellent service, warm atmosphere.

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  26. DEdiner

    Philadelphia

    140 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    140 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience4
    We dine here regularly but this time the quality of the appetizers left a bit to be desired. Hope it’s a one off.

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  27. ScottM

    Philadelphia

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and fantastic service! Celebrated our 26th wedding anniversary and couldn't have been happier with our dining choice. Our waiter, Noah, was awesome. Highly recommend!

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    12 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on November 6, 2023

    overall3food5service1ambience4
    We booked for a special occasion on a Monday night at 5:45. We liked the food but the service was abysmal. Appetizer was good but took a really long time to come out. I ordered a salad which never arrived. My 3 dining companions received theirs and ate them before we finally were able to flag down the waitress. She said “they took it to the wrong table” so they have to remake it. No apology or offer to bring something else. Well this is 20 minutes after everyone got their salads so I told her not to bother thinking our entree would be coming right out. We sat and sat- no check ins from waitress while we saw all the tables around us get their food even though they were seated way after us. Waitress never came back to check on drink refills. All in all we were there for nearly 3 hours and the service really ruined our celebration night. The food was good but not worth the money with such bad service and no check-ins from management.

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Went for Sunday Brunch very good selection of food. Raw bar was above average The prime rib from the carving station was also quite good. The dessert selection was underwhelming. Service was very good.

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience4
    Poor service. Had to ask twice just for water on the table.

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  31. joanne

    Philadelphia

    63 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    63 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    as always the food and the service was outstanding.

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  32. JARoss

    Baltimore

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food, wonderful ambiance, and fine service. A pleasurable place to dine.

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    Toledo

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Will definitely be back-great experience all around

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  34. PenP

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 30, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    We had an enjoyable, leisurely meal. I would have preferred that my portion of short rib had been trimmed a little more - had a bit too much fat on it. The romaine, pistachio and cherry salad was delicious, very fresh. My husband enjoyed his Caesar salad and entree combination of filet mignon and crab cake very much. The cookies (served alongside the vanilla gelato) seemed to have crumbled potato chips on top - didn’t care for that too much. The autumnal atmosphere of the dining room was lovely. Overall, it was a very nice dinner.

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Sunday brunch buffet was sooo delicious. Raw bar carving station regular breakfast items. The salmon and brisket was amazing

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  36. GaleL

    Philadelphia

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food is always wonderful. We especially love the crab and shrimp cocktail and the lobster fried rice. The food is a great value for both quality and quantity. Our server Mark was friendly and efficient. We sat in the bar at a high top as we like the tavern atmosphere. If you do sit at the bar, the bartenders Emily and Francis are always friendly and mix a great drink.

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  37. Nik922

    New York Area

    55 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    55 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience3
    Excellent service from Madison and new menu choices delicious

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  38. dinedelight

    New York Area

    45 reviews

    5.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on October 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We came for a special birthday celebration and had a completely spectacular evening. Everything we ordered was delicious, and the service by Jamie was excellent. The bar was a little slow putting our drinks but we could see how busy everything was and understood. The sea scallop and short rib, surf and turf is one of the best meals I have ever eaten, and we eat out a lot.

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 25, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    They had but one chicken item on the menu, and ran out of it right before my guest ordered. If you eat only Chicken…

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  40. AnthonyS

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time there. Brunch buffet was awesome! Great choices and good variety. The turkey was scrumptious! Great atmosphere and great staff!

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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
    • Contactless payment available
  • 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
    • Contact tracing information collected

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Columbus Inn using the Order Online button. Columbus Inn also offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Columbus Inn also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (302) 571-1492 ext. 2.

Columbus Inn is rated 4.7 stars by 2211 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

10:00 PM


Booked 8 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Columbus Inn

2216 Pennsylvania Ave, Wilmington, DE 19806

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Woodlawn
  • Neighborhood
    Wilmington
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American, Comfort Food
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Front and back parking on-site, public parking on Pennsylvania Ave or across the street behind the Medical building. Please be kind to our neighbors and not park in front of their homes or driveways.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Ross Essner
  • Entertainment
    Please see our Website: www.ColumbusInn.Net for upcoming events/specials.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (302) 571-1492 ext. 2
  • Catering
    Columbus Inn is also available to cater private events thru our sister company Taste Catering! Please contact our Event Coordinator, Ashley Anton, for further details. Ashley@ColumbusInn.net
  • Private party facilities
    Columbus Inn proudly offers numerous Private Event Packages. We welcome groups of all sizes and strive to create the ideal experience to suit your function and budget. Whether joining us for a bunch or dinner, birthday or wedding rehearsal, allow our staff to make your event a gathering that is memorable and unique. Set in a beautifully rehabbed historical building, Columbus Inn sets as the perfect backdrop to your special event. Offering numerous Private Dining Room options with various floor plan layouts we are sure that you will find the perfect room to suit your needs. Many of our rooms also feature complimentary high tech AV equipment as needed. Private Event Spaces: Fenster Room - 60 guests seated / 100 cocktail affair, Ramsey Room - 50 guests seated/ 75 cocktail affair, Wally Room - 22 guests seated, Tabac Room - 12 guests seated
  • Private party contact
    events@columbusinn.net: (302) 571-1492
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