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Columbus Inn, Wilmington, DE

Columbus Inn

4.7 (2537)
$30 and under
American
2216 Pennsylvania Ave, Wilmington, DE 19806

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
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

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American, Comfort Food
  • Hours of operation
    Sun 10:00 am–1:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (302) 571-1492 ext. 2
  • Website
    http://www.columbusinn.net/
  • 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
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • Location
    2216 Pennsylvania Ave, Wilmington, DE 19806
  • 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

  • Father's Day Brunch Buffet

    $30.00 - $60.00 per person

    Jun 15, 2025 only
    Father's Day Buffet $60 per adult/$30 children ages 4-10 (does not include drinks or gratuity). * Due to high volume, larger tables may be seated on our second floor that DOES NOT have an elevator. Please note in your reservation if you need to be seated downstairs. Credit Cards are REQUIRED to hold the reservation. Cancellation within 48 hours will result in a $20 charge per person. Father's Day "Brunch" Buffet includes our breakfast staples but highlights more of the "Lunch" with additional house smoked meats, artisanal sides, and appetizers. Menu is subject to change based on availablity/pricing.

Menu

Columbus Inn's menu was last updated on 5/23/2025.

View menu on restaurant's website

What 2,537 people are saying

Columbus Inn reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Delaware

    Best Overall

  • Delaware

    Best Food

  • Delaware

    Best Service

  • Delaware

    Best Value

  • Delaware

    Great for brunch

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Columbus Inn offers a delightful dining experience with "fantastic food and service." The ambiance is lively, especially during brunch, which is "amazing" and "highly recommended." While noise levels can be high, the attentive staff, especially servers like Noah and Emily, ensure a memorable visit. Enjoy diverse menu options and "delicious cocktails."
2,537 Reviews

  1. Annette VIP

    New York City50 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the greatest experience at Columbus Inn last night. It is our go to whenever we are in Wilmington, Delaware. We had the pork chop and the trout and it was absolutely delicious. We sat outside and it was a beautiful night our server Joe is outstanding! When we walk through the bar area, it is always a little bit too loud but other than that, it’s our favorite place in town.

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  2. Marissa

    Philadelphia County15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great brunch experience at Columbus Inn (once again). Food and service were superb! We will be back after Labor Day!

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  3. Rosanne VIP

    Philadelphia County6 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 6, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 1
    The food was good… But it was so noisy. I could hardly hear my partner.

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  4. Peter VIP

    Philadelphia County60 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a warm afternoon and the outside patio was open. Patrick was an attentive and accommodating waiter and took very good care of us. The seafood cocktails are outstanding for the value and the wine selection was also of good quality and price.

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  5. Debbie

    Philadelphia County3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 4, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Outdoor seating was nice except for the traffic noise. The cheesesteak eggroll appetizer was delicious. The chicken parm which two of us in our party ordered was not good at all. Thought no one could mess up chicken parm, but I was wrong. We both thought afterward that we should have gone with our second choice. Not sure when I would go back

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  6. Robert

    Philadelphia County5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best chicken parmigiana i ever had. Can’t wait to go back (ill get the same thing).

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  7. Chinedu VIP

    Philadelphia County1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great experience. Good food and great ambiance.

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  8. Bruce VIP

    Philadelphia County20 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was great as usual The waitress was nice They brought our main course while we were still eating The manager came over and gave a lame excuse and never apologized

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  9. Robin

    Baltimore / Maryland17 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    First time at Columbus Inn and we would definitely go back. We found the service outstanding, the food was very good. My husband started with the octopus and found it a little salty. My daughter ordered the burnt brisket ends, which were excellent, while I had the soup of the day, which was good. For our entrees, my daughter and both ordered the Caesar salad, hers with the crab cake and I had the salmon with mine. Both of us enjoyed the proteins immensely. My husband ordered and enjoyed the crab cake platter with a side of the Brussel sprouts. He thought the Brussels were a bit overdone (but I think that’s a personal preference, not an indictment on the cook). We were too full for dessert, with each of us bringing home some of our entrees.

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  10. Grace

    Philadelphia County9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Columbus Inn is always a great experience. Food & service was fantastic, and bar area was lively on the Friday night we came in. Thanks again!

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FAQs

Columbus Inn 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 2537 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Columbus Inn

2216 Pennsylvania Ave, Wilmington, DE 19806

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Woodlawn
  • Neighborhood
    Wilmington
  • Hours of operation
    Sun 10:00 am–1:30 pm 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
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • Website
    http://www.columbusinn.net/
  • 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
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