Best Contemporary American Restaurants in Wilmington

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14 restaurants available nearby

1. Columbus Inn

4.7

Exceptional(2095)

$$$$

• Contemporary american • Wilmington

Booked 8 times today

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

2. Chelsea Tavern

3.8

Excellent(1383)

$$$$

• Contemporary american • Wilmington

Booked 3 times today

Chelsea Tavern is a local popular gastropub located in downtown Wilmington, directly across from the Grand Opera House. The kitchen prepares delicious comfort food consisting of locally grown and house made ingredients, that is complemented by our dynamic craft beer selection. Chelsea’s ever-changing inventory features 33 beers on tap, hundreds of large format bottles, cans, and single serving bottles of seasonal and local brews. Chelsea is a neighborhood favorite that is perfect for a quick lunch, weekend brunch with friends, pre-show dinner, or a group gathering. Join the energetic bar scene to watch the big game, or on our spacious patio for comfortable outdoor dining. At Chelsea Tavern, we look forward to serving you soon!

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3. Ciro Food And Drink

4.6

Exceptional(299)

$$$$

• Contemporary american • Wilmington

Booked 1 time today

Two chefs preparing worldly cuisine featuring share plates and tasting menus. Ciro features an intimate dining experience with 30 seats, an open kitchen, plenty of wines by the glass and can accommodate dietary restrictions. Michael DiBianca is a Culinary Institute of America graduate and New Jersey native who has been a local star in the Wilmington food/dining scene for more than a decade. This local treasure comes to the area from the former Restaurant 821 in Wilmington, where he was owner Tobias Lawry’s sous chef and then chef de cuisine. He went on the launch the renowned Moro restaurant and Satsuma Asian Kitchen & Bar in the Trolley Square area.

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4. Crow Bar - Trolley Square

new

4.2

Awesome(5)

$$$$

• Contemporary american • Wilmington

Booked 2 times today

Global menu of chef inspired small plates, entrees and pizza. Inspired and creative cocktails, 12 beers on draught and a lively dining room in the Trolley Square neighborhood!

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5. River Rock Kitchen-Westin Wilmington

4.4

Awesome(213)

$$$$

• Contemporary american • Wilmington

Booked 5 times today

Welcome to the River Rock Kitchen at the Westin Wilmington! We invite you, your family and friends to join us in our warm and comfortable surroundings with our fabulous Modern American concept. Feast on these tasty and exquisite menu selections prepared fresh every day using ingredients from local farmers. Come join us, we will leave you smiling and fulfilled.

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6. The Garden Wilmington

new

4.8

Exceptional(4)

$$$$

• Contemporary american • Wilmington

Booked 7 times today

Located in downtown Wilmington, The Garden is the fifth restaurant concept from the James Beard-nominated Bardea Restaurant group. This outdoor space promises to become the city's go-to destination for alfresco dining and a good time. Guests can expect a dynamic outdoor dining room, with a mix of lounge and traditional seating surrounded by lush planters and fountains. Retractable awnings provide shade during the day, while fire pits and heaters keep guests cozy after dark. It will be the perfect spot to relax and unwind after a long day at work or groove into the evening over cocktails with friends

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7. Terrain Cafe – Glen Mills

4.5

Awesome(6568)

$$$$

• Contemporary american • Glen Mills

Booked 92 times today

Terrain Cafe celebrates the cycle of the seasons and the bounty of the land. Using hand-selected local produce, meats, seafood, and dairy products, we take pride in creating seasonal menus using hand selected local produce, meats & dairy products at their peak of freshness, from farmers we know and trust. Our bright, open spaces reflect the beauty of nature, complementing a menu and culinary experience.Guests are invited to BYOB. Please note any seating requests on the reservation and we will do our best to accommodate. For inside dining, choose "Standard Seating." For outside open-air patio dining, choose "Outdoor Seating." Outdoor reservations are weather dependent and subject to cancellation or rescheduling in the event of inclement weather (wind, rain, extreme heat).

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8. Not Your Average Joe's Glen Mills

4.7

Exceptional(2027)

$$$$

• Contemporary american • Glen Mills

Booked 26 times today

Not Your Average Joe's Kitchen & Bar offers a menu inspired by American cuisine. Its menu is stylish, contemporary and includes fresh oysters, gourmet pizzas, rice bowls and a variety of burgers. During a daily Happy Hour at Not Your Average Joe's Kitchen & Bar, diners can also enjoy both drink and appetizer specials. Along with an array of beers, its menu includes wines and a wide selection of specialty cocktails. You'll further enjoy a casual and pub-like experience at Not Your Average Joe's Kitchen & Bar. Its décor includes an open kitchen, bench seating and a separate bar area with mounted flat screen televisions all around for watching sporting events.Not Your Average Joe's Glen Mills is conveniently located in Glen Eagle Square, just off Wilmington Pike. We offer dine in and carry options, and are just around the corner from the Concord Point Apartments, Whole Foods Glen Mills, Concordville Subaru and Nissan, and Brandywine Racquet Club.

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9. The House of William & Merry

4.9

Exceptional(2020)

$$$$

• Contemporary american • Hockessin

Booked 12 times today

The House of William and Merry serves contemporary American cuisine prepared from the freshest seasonal ingredients procured from local farms, providing casual fine dining at a reasonable price. Chef-owned by the husband and wife team, Merry Catanuto and William Hoffman, who live on the property, the restaurant is a remodeled farmhouse on the edge of central Hockessin. Dine in a comfortable home atmosphere in one of the two dining rooms, the porch, or the bar. When you arrive, you can see right into the all new, modern kitchen. Full bar service is available including wines by the glass, microbrews on tap, and specialty drinks. Or, take a walk around back to see the herb and vegetable gardens.Tuesday through Saturday we serve lunch and dinner. On Sunday, we serve brunch followed by a prix fix supper in the evening.

10. Mendenhall Inn

4.6

Exceptional(2343)

$$$$

• Contemporary american • Mendenhall

Booked 11 times today

Dining at the award winning Mendenhall Inn stands alone as one of the great destinations in the Brandywine Valley. Whether it is in our main dinning room, outdoor seating around our fire pit or in our Bar and Grille you are certain to have a memorable experience you won't forget. Be sure to try our Chef's creative daily Veal, Chicken and Fish specials!

Best Contemporary American Restaurants in Wilmington

Price

14 restaurants available nearby

1. Columbus Inn

2. Chelsea Tavern

3. Ciro Food And Drink

4. Crow Bar - Trolley Square

5. River Rock Kitchen-Westin Wilmington

6. The Garden Wilmington

7. Terrain Cafe – Glen Mills

8. Not Your Average Joe's Glen Mills

9. The House of William & Merry

10. Mendenhall Inn

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