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Raw Bar - Banks' Seafood Kitchen & Raw Bar, Wilmington, DE

Banks' Seafood Kitchen & Raw Bar

4.6 (4183)
$31 to $50
Seafood
101 South Market Street, Wilmington, DE 19801

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 22 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for scenic views
  • Neighborhood gem
Banks' Seafood Kitchen & Raw Bar is a casual, upscale seafood eatery & hot spot on the river. Adjacent to the Riverwalk, Banks' Seafood Kitchen & Raw Bar has become THE place for lunch, dinner, cocktails, and late night in the City of Wilmington. The chic atmosphere, fresh raw bar, award-winning crab cakes, outstanding lobsters, and other imaginatively prepared seafood, great martinis, and 50 wines by the glass are some of the keys to an exciting experience.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Sat 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (302) 777-1500
  • Website
    http://www.banksseafoodkitchen.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    David Leo Banks, CEC, AAC
  • Location
    101 South Market Street, Wilmington, DE 19801
  • Neighborhood
    Wilmington
  • Parking details
    Parking garage also available.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 4,183 people are saying

Banks' Seafood Kitchen & Raw Bar 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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Delaware

    Innovative

  • Delaware

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Banks' Seafood Kitchen & Raw Bar impresses with "excellent service," "creative menu" offerings, and "fresh seafood," particularly from the raw bar. Diners appreciate the "beautiful river view" and "attentive staff." While some dishes are considered pricey, the "delicious food" and "inviting ambiance" make it a top choice for both special occasions and casual dining.
4,183 Reviews

  1. William VIP

    Philadelphia County6 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Rookie server who clearly needed assistance/training, fumbled his way through the meal. Failed to clear plates, bring silverware, check in on drinks, etc. Should have been shadowed by supervision to get through service. Not his fault, really. Fault of management putting him out by himself before he was ready.

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  2. Jaymie

    Philadelphia County4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    After watching the Chefs Kitchen segment where chef made the crab cakes we decided to change our dinner plans and we don't regret it. We had the Surf and turf and the crab cakes were amazing. We also tried the Ahi tuna crisps as we saw those on a chefs kitchen segment too and they were amazing. We love Banks seafood and we will be back . The food , the service and the atmosphere are top notch

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  3. Diane VIP

    Philadelphia County43 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have been going to Banks for years; even before it was Banks. The food is always fresh and delicious. My new favorite is the ahi tuna crisps. Fried wonton and tuna with Sriracha are like nachos and great to share. I almost ate the whole order myself. My Mom loves the selection of oysters, which she says are so fresh, clean and delicious. The kitchen is also so accommodating; she asked for mussels instead of clams with capellini...no problem. The lavender spritz is also a nice choice. The service is always great; and the manager, Jim, stopped by and checked on us. Worth the drive to Wilmington!

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  4. Richard

    New York City2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We went to Banks to celebrate our anniversary. My wife’s lobster dinner was excellent, and my scallops were delicious. While we we asked for and got a corner table, the restaurant was very noisy. All in all, I would definitely recommend going to Banks for seafood.

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  5. Dawn

    Philadelphia County2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our family was celebrating a birthday and decided on Banks. It was our first time and it checked all the boxes with regard to food and service! We will return

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  6. Erik VIP

    Philadelphia County22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It's wonderful to have this gem on the Wilmington waterfront!

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  7. Grace

    Denver / Colorado1 review

    4.0

    Dined on June 6, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waitress at Banks was absolutely amazing she made the experience wonderful. The only issue with our trip here was how long the food took to arrive. Most of what we ordered were appetizers or from the raw bar and they were delicious, though they took almost 45 minutes to arrive.

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  8. Debbie

    Tucson22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was great. Always have a good dinner here. Be back soon.

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  9. Vicki

    Baltimore / Maryland8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I'll be back. The food was good and portions plentiful. Service was the best part. Our server checked on us consistently and she had many other tables. I can't wait for the next visit.

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  10. Joanne VIP

    Philadelphia County36 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 29, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service at our lunch. Crab cake sandwich platter included coleslaw, french fries and pickles. It was very good and well presented. The crab cake entree was not as generous a portion as the sandwich and the greens were wilted.

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FAQs

Banks' Seafood Kitchen & Raw Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (302) 777-1500.

Banks' Seafood Kitchen & Raw Bar is rated 4.6 stars by 4183 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 22 times today
Google Map for Banks' Seafood Kitchen & Raw Bar

101 South Market Street, Wilmington, DE 19801

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Wilmington
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Sat 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Parking garage also available.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    David Leo Banks, CEC, AAC
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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