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Eclipse Bistro, Wilmington, DE

Eclipse Bistro

4.7
4.7
921 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary French / American
Enjoy cozy but energetic dining at Eclipse Bistro. It offers a chic, small and intimate dining room with brick walls, soft lighting and wood furnishings, creating a warm and sophisticated ambiance, making it a great place for a first date or business luncheon. Its diverse menu offers something for most diners. Eclipse Bistro is open for both lunch and dinner during the week, and for dinner only on Saturday and Sunday.

**A NOTE FROM THE RESTAURANT**
Reservations are not required. We welcome walk-ins.
Please contact us directly at 302-658-1588, if desired reservation time is unavailable or a party size is larger than 6.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 15 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary French / American, Fusion / Eclectic, Contemporary European
  • Hours of operation
    Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (302) 658-1588
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Mark Daggett
  • Catering
    Please contact the restaurant for any Catering inquiries.
  • Private party facilities
    Please contact the restaurant for any Private Event inquiries.
  • Neighborhood
    Wilmington
  • Cross street
    Union Street
  • Parking details
    Street parking as well as a lot adjacent to the restaurant.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 921 people are saying

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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Delaware

    Best Overall

  • Delaware

    Best Food

  • Delaware

    Innovative

  • Delaware

    Neighborhood gem

921 Reviews
  1. MaxwellO

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My family and I enjoyed an excellent evening. 5 stars across the board.

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  2. joeyo

    Philadelphia

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful overall experience! Megan was terrific!

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  3. NancyM

    Charleston

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Overall the dinner was delicious , apps of crab cakes and a brussel sprout cauliflower combo were very good. Dinner special of snapper was as beautiful as it delicious, short rib pepperdelle bolangnase was very tasty (half portion ordered was perfect). Restaurant was busy so initially service was slow but improved as dinner progressed. Ambiance was wonderful but restaurant was extremely noisy and difficult to converse.

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  4. Larry

    New York Area

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Eclipse Bistro is one of our favorite places to eat!

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  5. BirdingGirl

    Philadelphia

    29 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic place for lunch. Such a great assortment of salads. We both had the shrimp salad - one with avocado dressing, the other red wine & vinegar. It was the perfect balance of lettuce, corn, black beans, with perfectly grilled juicy shrimp. I am looking forward to coming back with my husband soon.

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  6. MrRuffles

    Philadelphia

    32 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on September 6, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    They were just off their game tonight. Our bread was stale. The usually reliable Brussels sprouts and cauliflower app was poorly prepared with huge pieces of speck (rather than the relatively bite-size pieces) and the glaze was so barely noticeable we had to ask our server to bring us a side of balsamic vinegar. Entrees were fine though the duck was fattier than usual (and the server suggested getting it medium rather than the usual medium rare).

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  7. DinaT

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    From start to finish an excellent experience!! The host who greeted up was personable and pleasant. I had requested a certain seating area in my reservation which was provided. Our server was excellent!! The food was delicious and memorable!! Everything we had we loved. In particular the corn fritters, Caesar salad and the Bolognese pasta were fabulous. They offer a small and large portion on pasta dishes which is nice for smaller appetites. Without a doubt one of the best Bolognese I have ever had. The Gelato for dessert was extra creamy and delicious. Prices were fair and I am very picky about pricing. All restaurants meals everywhere have so increased and it can be shocking, but I felt here the prices were fair by today standards for the quality and service that we received. Best food and service I have had in a long time. I cannot wait to go back!

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    82 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    82 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great meal friendly service good wine selection love the mini crab cakes and the corn fritters. The salmon and chicken were also excellent. We will be back soon

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  9. chompchomp

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were seated promptly and the service was great. The food was even better! The pappardelle bolognese was absolutely amazing - a must-try. The calamari and crab cakes were also delicious, as was my cocktail (vodka mule with grapefruit). Can't wait to go back.

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  10. Larry

    Philadelphia

    119 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    119 reviews

    Dined on August 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    eveerything at our table was as expected, great. Service, food, all good.

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  11. Decatur

    Philadelphia

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on August 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Second time there but previously for lunch. This time I Had a fabulous girls night out. Warm reception at the door, engaging server, great food and atmosphere. Will certainly go back.

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Went for my husbands birthday. Food was delicious, the atmosphere is amazing and they even had a birthday sparkler with a scoop of ice cream for his birthday. It was great.

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  13. Rachel

    Philadelphia

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful place to eat and relax! The staff are very kind and helpful, food is excellent!

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had a wonderful meal and the atmosphere was very warm and inviting.....Our server Nicholas was absolutely amazing and very attentive-- kudos!! Great place to have an amazing experience!!!

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  15. Tara

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our meal was absolutely amazing. And the service was top notch too. We will for sure be back!

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  16. JenniferC

    Philadelphia

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food! Amazing waiter, Nicholas; amazing host, Justin..a bit noisy but well worth it.

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  17. Rusty

    Philadelphia

    119 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    119 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very enjoyable dinner. The salmon was delicious and I enjoyed the crab cakes. Service was great. We haven’t been for some time but will definitely return soon.

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    Appreciated the ambience and good service. It’s particularly comforting when the server lets you know which menu items are not available before one begins pondering. Food was good but we both felt the salads were a little overdressed and although my chicken was fantastic, I also felt that the mustard sauce was a little overpowering. Overall. Nice place.

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  19. greatfoodonly

    Philadelphia

    133 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    133 reviews

    Dined on August 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Haven’t been here since Covid. Glad we returned. Be back soon

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  20. JenniferK

    Baltimore

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabulous meal! Incredibly tasty martinis followed by delicious tuna appetizer and crab cake. Bolognese just divine!

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  21. Jess

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food as always! Service was exceptional! It’s one of my favorite places to eat in Wilmington!

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  22. JamiesonT

    Orlando

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on July 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We know that we can always count on a delicious meal and drinks at Eclipse. Our server Meg was excellent and the dinner was delicious. Generally the level of conversation is lively and energetic. On occasion, the open floor plan can make for a noisy dinner if you have a large table with loud people near you. We did have a large group attending the night we ate and they were quite loud, but fortunately we were seated at a distance from them.

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  23. Dawn

    Philadelphia

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a great dinner and our server, Nicholas, was fantastic and personable. The scallops special featured that night were excellent. Thank you for a great dining experience. Love the local vibe!

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  24. LennyR

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 28, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    We enjoy going to Eclipse and have been there numerous times. The mahi dish was only so so. The fish was excellent but the sauce over the rice was very rich (too rich). Could only eat a couple bites of the rice. The flank steak dish was very good and enjoyed it. Nicholas (waiter) was excellent. He was attentive but not over the top, knowledgeable and professional but relaxed.

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 26, 2023

    overall2food1service2ambience3
    One of our meal items, we ordered the linguine and shrimp dinner, we order for the chef to not put any ham in our dish. Once I received my plate, I noticed the linguine noodles at the bottom of the bowl were in a big clump(that I couldn’t pull apart) I pushed that part aside and started to eat the rest. After a few bites I found a cube of HAM, that I specifically asked, no ham (as I do not eat pork). The server barely checked on us and we had to call over another server and explain that we found ham in our dish, she replied with OK, and walked away! She never said a manager would be over or anything. After about 10mins a manager came over and apologized and did offer us another dish, but at that point we were not in the mood to order anything else, we refused another meal or free desert. We sat there for about 15more minutes and finally asked for the check. The manager brought over the check and said he removed the drinks from our bill because it was cheapest. We still paid for the linguine and shrimp dish that had HAM in it. For religious purposes we kindly told our server we can not have any ham or pork in our dishes. It’s not about the money I was willing to pay. I feel like they did not take our matter serious or acted like they even cared.

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  26. Robin

    Philadelphia

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 26, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience2
    Food is always consistently good. Noise is way too loud.

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  27. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on July 22, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Always dependable. Great food and drinks!

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  28. amandal

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A great place! My salmon was some of the best I’ve had

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  29. Larry

    Philadelphia

    119 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    119 reviews

    Dined on July 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Haven't been at Eclipse for some time, noticed almost all new servers. Same oitstanding service, extremely nice wait person.

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  30. LindseyN

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 9, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Excellent dining experience! The food (including desserts) and drinks were all delicious, and there's plenty of variety to choose from on the menu. Appetizer portions were generous. The scallops were flavorful and perfectly cooked, as was the pasta dish we ordered. Our waiter Demetrius was a gem--he was very friendly, made great recommendations, and didn't miss a thing. Service got a little slow as the restaurant got busy, to be expected. This was our first time here but we'll definitely come back soon!

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  31. RayD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was great, service was great, timing was great, parking was easy. Definitely recommend!

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  32. PaulO

    Philadelphia

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on July 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Eclipse is one of our favorites and feels like a NYC neighborhood restaurant.

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  33. RobertH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As always the service and food were top notch. The service is always exceptional. the wait staff are always so polite and informative. I have the shrimp and grits and I have to say they were the best that I have had out side of South Carolina. My wife had the Duck breast and It was also top notch and our table also had the scallops and they also were cooked to perfection. When you order fries you get a ton , my grandson loves them. Thank you for once again going above and beyond to make our meal one to remember.

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  34. Eric

    Philadelphia

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on June 25, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Very hospitable in early Sunday evening - not too busy, attentive service. Very good mix of a limited entree menu. Both our entree choices were excellent - flavorful, well prepared, and satisfying.

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  35. stepheng

    Baltimore

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    A very nice experience. Our first visit and it exceeded expectations. The food was outstanding and the crème brûlée was a table side treat Service was very good even though place was full. Definitely a keeper on our list

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  36. JenniferE

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our party of 3 visited Eclipse Bistro for dinner on a Saturday night. The food, appetizers and entrees, was amazing. The staff was wonderful- very accommodating and knowledgeable. We would absolutely return to the restaurant and without hesitation recommend the location to others.

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  37. ErinW

    Philadelphia

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on June 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a great night!! Thank You! Food and service were wonderful

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  38. JoeP

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server was the right mix of friendly without being over the top (outstanding service). The food was delicious.

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  39. Iluvfood

    Philadelphia

    47 reviews

    5.0

    47 reviews

    Dined on June 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I have been to Eclipse several times for dinner, but this was my first time for lunch. Like my dinners, lunch was delicious, and the server was friendly and attentive without being intrusive. I enjoyed the chopped salad with a glass of Cava and crème brûlée for dessert - all were very good. I will now be recommending Eclipse for lunch as well as dinner.

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  40. Suz10

    Philadelphia

    33 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on June 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Justin who sat us was lovely and our server Nicholas was beyond and our food was yummy! We will be back ! 

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Eclipse Bistro using the Order Online button. Eclipse Bistro also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (302) 658-1588.

Eclipse Bistro is rated 4.7 stars by 921 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 15 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Eclipse Bistro

1020 N Union St, Wilmington, DE 19805

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Union Street
  • Neighborhood
    Wilmington
  • Hours of operation
    Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary French / American, Fusion / Eclectic, Contemporary European
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street parking as well as a lot adjacent to the restaurant.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Mark Daggett
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (302) 658-1588
  • Catering
    Please contact the restaurant for any Catering inquiries.
  • Private party facilities
    Please contact the restaurant for any Private Event inquiries.
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