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Columbus Inn, Wilmington, DE

Columbus Inn

4.7 (2549)
$30 and under
American
2216 Pennsylvania Ave, Wilmington, DE 19806

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2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 15 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for happy hour
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

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Menu

Columbus Inn's menu was last updated on 7/3/2025.

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What 2,549 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
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Delaware

    Best Overall

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    Best Food

  • Delaware

    Best Service

  • Delaware

    Best Ambiance

  • Delaware

    Best Value

  • Delaware

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Columbus Inn in Wilmington offers a delightful dining experience with a diverse menu, highlighted by "excellent food" and "wonderful service." Known for its "awesome happy hour" and "amazing brunch," guests rave about the "unique desserts" and a "refreshing menu." Reservations are recommended for a seamless visit.
2,549 Reviews

  1. Timothy VIP

    Philadelphia County168 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent service from Jamie. Food was fine other than the Hawaii ribs and fried rice which was borderline inedible.

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  2. Elizabeth

    Nashville1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had such a wonderful experience with Joe as our server for my birthday dinner. The food was absolutely divine, the service was top-notch, and the experience was amazing. Great options for non-alcoholic drinks also. Most of all, however, the value was tremendous. In Nashville where we’re from, that would have been a $300 dinner. I would highly recommend Columbus Inn to anyone, and if we ever come back to Wilmington we will be sure to go again.

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  3. Ted

    Philadelphia County5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Happy hour menu is a very good deal. It’s a good opportunity to sample portions of the menu. It even has a deal on crab cake sandwich and filet sandwich. We got cheesesteak spring rolls, meatballs special, pizza and 4 glasses of wine for $75. Everything came out promptly, hot and consistent with past experiences. Reservations are a must during happy hour

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  4. Herm VIP

    Philadelphia County83 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on July 12, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We went out for a light Saturday night dinner, we both had plenty to choose from. I had a crabcake sandwich that was delicious and the french fries were out of this world.

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  5. David

    Philadelphia County4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome happy hour, my wife raves about the peel and eat shrimp! Must try the Buffalo Chicken Pizza!

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  6. Tracy

    Orlando / Central Florida East11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always excellent food and wonderful service. The arrogant cauliflower is so delicious. The shrimp cocktail is a must. Happy hour menu is amazing.

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  7. Kevin

    Philadelphia County25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Wonderful meal! Food was excellent. Had 5 people in our party and everyone loved the food. Steak was cooked perfectly. Deserts were very unique and worth ordering even if you are full. Can’t wait to go back!

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  8. Fredric

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on June 27, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was good and delivered hot. However, the waiter forgot our Salads and we were served our Entrees after our shared Appetizer. Told her we no longer wanted the salads and to remove the charge from our bill. When the bill arrived, the bottle of wine on the tab was $6.00 higher than shown on the Wine List ($86.00 vs. $80.00). BTW, one can buy Leviathan for $42.00 at many places. Also, the price for one of our cocktails was also jacked by $5.00 over the price printed on the drinks listing. This kind of "mistake" does NOT happen by accident! They are trying to rip off their customers, assuming at the end of a meal, no one is looking to compare prices on the tab to the menu, so quite underhanded. We will not be going back.

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  9. Frank

    South Carolina21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This was for a birthday celebration and the food and the service exceptional! Drinks and appetizers were delivered in a timely manner. Food was hot and delicious when delivered. Overall, a great experience.

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  10. Ray

    Southwest Florida1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Abby was super nice and prfessional ! Did a great job.

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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 2549 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
10:30 PM
Booked 15 times today
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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