Banks' Seafood Kitchen and Raw Bar

101 S Market St, Wilmington
(302) 777-1500

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Cornmeal Crusted Rainbow Trout
Oysters on the Half Shell
Lemon Lava Cake Blondie
Crab and Artichoke Dip
Maine Lobster Roll
Pan Seared Scallops
Maryland Crab Soup
Seafood Nachos
Fish and Chips
Crab Cakes

Menu

Soups, Stews, and Chowders (Lunch and Dinner)
Oyster Pan Roast
Cream, chili sauce, and toasted sourdough.
Chesapeake Style Oyster Stew
Traditional spice, light cream, and oyster cracker.
Maryland Crab Soup
New England Clam Chowder
Cream of Potato & Shrimp Relish

Classic Starters and Steamer Pots (Lunch and Dinner)
Salmon and Broccoli Croquettes
Garam marsala and preserved lemon aioli.
Panko Fried Gulf Oysters
Creole mustard slaw, Dijon espuma, and key lime sour cream.
Banks Famous Clams Casino
Bacon and garlic bell pepper butter.
Crispy Fried Calamari
Pickled jalapeños, fries, and red curry cream.
Hot Crabmeat and Artichoke Dip
Fried Pickles
Creamy garlic.
Seafood Nachos (for 2)
Big eye tuna, crabmeat, shrimp, pico de gallo, guacamole, Monterey Jack, black beans, chipotle salsa Verde, and sour cream.
Littleneck Clams
Mediterranean Mussels
Moules Frites
Mussels, shoestring French fries, and lemon pepper aioli.
Chesapeake Old Bay Shrimp Boil

Salads (Lunch and Dinner)
Blackened Scallop Cobb Salad
Green leaf, avocado, blue cheese, bacon, tomato, red onion, and champagne vinaigrette.
California Chicken Sesame Salad
Napa cabbage, carrot, grilled chicken, sesame seeds, wonton crisps, and citrus vinaigrette.
Lobster Salad and Boston Bibb Salad
Tomato and avocado.
Banks Jumbo Lump Crab Cake Salad
Mixed greens, tomatoes, olives, crispy potato sticks, and creamy garlic herb dressing.

Sides (Lunch and Dinner)
Fried Brussels Sprouts and Maple - Bacon Butter
Fresh Cut Fries
Lobster Mashed Potatoes
Sriracha Scallion Mashed Potatoes
Toasted Garlic Potatoes
Truffled Parmigiano Reggiano Fries
Sauteed Spinach

Raw Bar Specialties (Lunch and Dinner)
Premium Florida Stone Crab Claws
Key lime mustard dipping sauce.
Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail
Top Neck Clams on the Half Shell (Each)
Ahi Tuna Crisps
Miso, yuzu crema, sweet soy, green onion, and toasted wonton crisps.
Ahi Tuna Tartare
Micro herbs, toasted garlic, tomato, spicy lemon pickle, and black pepper tuile.
Rainbow Tiradito
Scarlet snapper, ahi tuna, salmon trout, soy, lime, and sesame seeds.
Big Eye Tuna Togarashi
Thai chili, green onion, soy, key lime crema, and crispy wontons.
Scarlet Snapper Ceviche
Tomato, red onion, poblano peppers, orange, lime juice, and corn tortillas.
Sashimi Tasting
Big eye tuna, salmon trout, Hamachi, and ahi tuna.

Sandwiches
Banks' Turkey BLT Sandwich
Roasted Turkey, bacon, iceberg lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise on white toast, and Kennebec potato chips.
Crab and Avocado Toast Sandwich
Jumbo lump crab meat, manchego cheese, spiced tomato relish, housemade focaccia, and tortilla chips.
Crab Cake Sandwich
Jumbo lump crab cake, artisan bun, New Orleans remoulade, and fresh-cut fries.
Maine Lobster Roll Sandwich
Freshly steamed Maine lobster salad on grilled England-style bun, and Kennebec potato chips.
Banks Home Style Burger Sandwich
Herbed Boursin cheese, lettuce, pickle, onion, spicy tomato jam, and fresh-cut fries.

Seafood Kitchen Tacos (Lunch)
Ahi Tuna Taco
Avocado, tomato, cilantro, lime, chiles, and crisp corn tortillas.
Baja Fish Taco
Fried pollock, iceberg, cilantro, key lime sour cream, fresh jalapeños, and soft white corn tortillas.
Bang Bang Shrimp Taco
Fried shrimp, California-style mixed greens, red curry cream, sriracha, and soft flour tortillas.
Blackened Big Eye Tuna Taco
Pico de gallo, guacamole, iceberg, sour cream, and soft flour tortillas.
Maine Lobster Taco
California-style mixed greens, cilantro, spiced tomato relish, and soft flour tortilla.

Entrees (Lunch)
Mahi Mahi and Mussel Fish Pot
Carrots, snow peas shoots, scallions, shiitake mushrooms, and spicy ginger broth.
Lobster Macaroni and Cheese
Side organic field greens salad.
Fish and Chips
Traditional malt batter and asparagus.
Cornmeal Crusted Rainbow Trout
Bacon, brie, tomato, parsley salad, paprika, and saffron sauce.
Grilled Faroe Island Salmon
Preserved lemon emulsion, beet, mirliton ribbons, pistachios, and horseradish crema.
Broiled Jumbo Lump Crab Cake
Micro salad, chilies lemon, corn puree, and tobacco onions.

Non-Alcoholic Beverages (Lunch and Dinner)
Sparky
Habanero agave syrup, pineapple juice, lime, and seltzer.

Classic Starters and Steamer Pots (Dinner)
Local Roasted Beets
Blue basil blossom honey, arugula, and house-made lemon ricotta.

Fin Fish (Dinner)
Grilled Whole Branzino
Ratatouille and agrumato.
Grilled Faroe Island Salmon
Fennel, tomato coulis, parmesan crisp, and fennel pesto.
Rare Seared Big Eye Tuna
A yuzu glaze, pea shoots, soba noodles, scallion, shiitake mushrooms, and grilled lime emulsion.
Cornmeal Crusted Rainbow Trout
Bacon, brie, tomato, fries, parsley salad, paprika, and saffron sauce.
Grilled Moroccan Spiced Mahi Mahi
Cauliflower, garbanzo beans, pancetta, pickled watermelon, and radish.

Non-Seafood Fare (Dinner)
New York Strip (12 oz)
Famous steak Diane, Madeira-mushroom sauce, and steamed asparagus.
Surf and Turf
Plancha seared filet mignon, jumbo lump crab cake, preserved lemon emulsion, beet, mirliton ribbons, pistachios, and horseradish crema.
Filet Mignon (8 oz)
Celeriac puree, blackberry demi, and parmesan vine-ripe tomato.

Lobsters and Shellfish (Dinner)
Lobster in the Nude
Hard-shell Maine lobster, removed from the shell, and slow-poached with butter.
Lobster Cioppino and Rouille Crouton
Maine lobster, mussels, shrimp, and shellfish broth.
Broiled Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes
Micro salad, chili-lemon, corn puree, and tobacco onions.
Pan-seared Diver Sea Scallops
Pistachio barley, spiced butternut squash puree, and cherry chutney.
Lobster in the Rough
Boiled whole Maine lobster.

Desserts
Famous Brandied Apricot Chocolate Truffles
Candied orange peel and Chantilly cream.
Berries & Cream
Fresh seasonal berries and Chantilly.
Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake
Crème anglaise and Chantilly cream.
Lemon Lava Cake Blondie
Raspberry sauce and fresh berries.
Key Lime Charlotte
Pecan praline, ladyfingers, and blackberry compote.
Belgian Chocolate Truffle Cupcake
Crème anglaise and raspberry sauce.
Creme Brulee
Warm Apple Crisp
Salted caramel gelato.

Dessert Drinks
Bailey's Flight
Salted caramel, vanilla cinnamon, and almonds.

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Recent Reviews

I enjoyed my Clams Casino for starters, but my husband did not, he thought they were too big and chewy. But our entrees were both good. I had Lobster Bibb Salad, he had broiled scallops, and we shared a side order of fries. The service was good, the bar orders were a bit slow, especially that second glass of wine. But overall it was a good place to have dinner before seeing a show at the Delaware Theater Company next door.
April 2025
We sat outdoors by the river on a perfect early evening. Drinks with a dozen oysters to start. We shared the clams casino as an app. Crispy bacon on roasted clams. Great combo. 6 clams is enough to share. We debated on soft shell crabs or a crab cake as a shared main and the waiter suggested that we get one crab and one crab cake on two plates. Perfect way to share. Professional service. Excellent food. Great outdoor space. Ideal!!
April 2025
What's better than dinner at Banks'? Dinner on the patio at Banks'!! Now that the weather is warmer, we can enjoy our favorites like clams casino and snapper ceviche outside along the Christina River.
April 2025

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Banks' Seafood Kitchen and Raw Bar

101 S Market St, Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 777-1500