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

Banks' Seafood Kitchen & Raw Bar

4.7 (4197)
$31 to $50
Seafood
101 South Market Street, Wilmington, DE 19801

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Great for scenic views
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

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What 4,197 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

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

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Delaware

    Hot spot

  • Delaware

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Banks' Seafood Kitchen & Raw Bar is a must-visit for seafood lovers in Wilmington. The restaurant boasts "excellent service" and "amazing food," particularly praised for its "freshest raw bar" and creative dishes. The inviting ambiance and attentive staff make it a top choice for any occasion.
4,197 Reviews

  1. John VIP

    Philadelphia County9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious good and wonderful service…. as always . Just amazing every time we go.

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  2. Truel VIP

    Philadelphia County68 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It’s been a minute since we ate at Banks. Not sure what’s changed but the food was a bit off tonight from what we’ve encountered on previous visits. Calamari was over cooked/tough and sauce served with it too sweet. Surk & turf- crab cake just ok along with steak also just ok along with sauces. Lobster bib salad served with regular ice berg lettuce vs bib. Wine, service (Stacey) and cocktails were great. Perhaps, we may give it another try but nothing compels me to return anytime soon.

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  3. Joseph

    Unspecified1 review

    3.0

    Dined on July 19, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    A little pricey, but overall a good seafood menu with good wine list

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  4. Lisa VIP

    Philadelphia County7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service were amazing. This was my second time here taking clients out and both times were just wonderful. Lisa Bass Ace Limousine & Airport Service

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  5. Paul VIP

    Tucson5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really good food and presentation. Courteous wait staff

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  6. Eric

    Philadelphia County9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It had been a few years since we had been back to Banks’ Seafood and our takeaway from the evening is we need to come more often because the service, food, ambiance is excellent. It is a well run restaurant.

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  7. Brenda

    Caribbean1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband and I celebrated our 24th wedding anniversary at Banks. The service was perfect, food delicious as always and the atmosphere was perfect for a summer night. We have eaten here multiple times, and the experience is always a positive one.

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  8. Lisa

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this place. The food is magnificent . I can not wait to go back.

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  9. Jamal

    Atlanta2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was excellent and the service great! Would recommend this restaurant to anyone visiting Wilmington, DE and looking for a place to eat on the Riverfront.

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  10. John VIP

    Philadelphia County9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The good was excellent as usual and our server Iryna was amazing!!!!!

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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 4.7 stars by 4197 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 5 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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