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Columbus Inn, Wilmington, DE

Columbus Inn

4.8
4.8
2528 Reviews
$30 and under
American
2216 Pennsylvania Ave, Wilmington, DE 19806

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 27 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

  • Mother's Day Brunch Buffet

    $33.00 - $65.00 per person

    May 11, 2025 only
    $65 per adult, $33 per child (ages 4-10). Buffet includes breakfast & lunch items (Omelet Station, Waffles, French Toast, Breakfast Meats & Potatoes, Yogurt, Bagel & Lox Station and assorted pastries and fruit), Carving Station (Turkey, Prime Rib), Raw Bar, Seasonal Salads, Soup, Crab Cakes, Salmon and assorted sides & seasonal desserts. Drinks/Gratuity are not included in pricing. Reservations are allotted for 2 hours to enjoy the buffet. Due to high volume, larger tables may be seated on our second floor – however, we do not have an elevator, so please let us know in your reservation if you require 1st floor seating. Please let us know if anyone in your party has mobility issues. A credit card is required to hold reservation. Cancellation within 72 hours will be charged $25 per person.

  • Mother's Day Family Style Dinner

    $35.00 - $69.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Family Style Mother’s Day Dinner from 5pm to 8pm. The menu will include featured raw bar items, seasonal salads, filet mignon, crab cakes, salmon, seasonal Pasta dish plus sides and dessert for your family to share. The cost is $69 per adult, $35 for children ages 4-10, 3 and under are free (does not include drinks or gratuity). *PLEASE NOTE: MENU IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE * Due to high volume, larger tables may be seated on our second floor – however, we do not have an elevator, so please let us know in your reservation if you require 1st floor seating. A credit card is required to hold reservation. Cancellation within 72 hours will be charged $25 per person.

Menu

Columbus Inn's menu was last updated on 7/22/2024.

View menu on restaurant's website

What 2,528 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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Delaware

    Great for brunch

  • Delaware

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Columbus Inn delights with "outstanding food and service" and a lively atmosphere. Known for its "amazing brunch buffet," the menu offers diverse, delicious options. The staff, including servers like Noah and Jose, receive praise for their attentiveness. While sometimes noisy, the vibrant ambiance and "excellent value" keep diners returning.

2,528 Reviews

  1. OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Went for Sunday brunch. Had to wait 15 minutes with a reservation. While waiting in the entrance area, people were walking back and forth with their food (it was buffet). It was really annoying having to move for people carrying their plates back and forth. Poor lay out

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  2. Nancy VIP

    Pittsburgh78 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Brunch and happy hour both have excellent food and amazing prices. Service is very professional and pleasant. Best to go early as it can get quite busy and noisy.

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  3. JB VIP

    Philadelphia692 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Greeted warmly and seated promptly for our 7:15 reservation. Noah took very good care of us and kept an eye out for our cocktail and water glasses - making sure to refill whenever needed. Food was great as always - the fried Tuna Roll is stupid good (the wasabi paste could be hotter), the deviled eggs - were a unique surprise and the wedge salad was super traditional with bacon and blue cheese crumbles. Their take on the deconstructed / re-constructed Chicken Parm was amazballz. Not sure if words could accurately describe it - but it was a real fresh take on an old classic. Not gobs of gooey cheese and swimming in sauce, but rather a sophisticatedly plated, pounded and crisply fried chicken cutlet, topped with fried stuffed rigatoni (like six, not a zillon), shaved parma cheese and blistered grape tomatoes in a amazingly light chicken/vodka sauce (just a little (underneath the chicken not on top) - each bite was scrumptious. Great craft cocktails and lovely desserts too. If you haven't been - go, if you haven't been in a while, GO BACK!

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  4. Patrick VIP

    San Francisco25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waitress Abby was very good and attentive. Food was great. We sat outside. Great experience

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  5. Mark

    Philadelphia21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Looking for something different than the usual fare? Go to the Columbus Inn in Wilmington! A refreshing menu with delicious food and drinks and super service!

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  6. Joyce VIP

    Charleston41 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great evening. We were seated promptly and our waiter, Noah, could not have been better. Friendly and professional. Drinks and meals were delicious.

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  7. Judy

    Philadelphia1 review

    3.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    No clean dishes, food stations were not adequately supplied and were often empty.

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  8. Crystal

    Philadelphia1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server Emily was wonderful! Food was delicious!

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  9. Norma

    Philadelphia3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As usual, outstanding food and service. We got the specific table I requested and the restaurant provided a special treat to acknowledge a birthday in our party. Of course we’ll be back!

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  10. sharon

    Philadelphia1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely experience. Next time I will request a different table as out high top was next to The people waiting in line for the buffet.

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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 4.8 stars by 2528 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 27 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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