We just had a bridal shower there in May 2025. We picked Chelsea Tavern because it was in a central location for our 2 families to come together and celebrate. All I can say is that everything was fantastic! The service, the room, the attention to detail was perfect! The food was phenomenal! The portions were huge and tasted terrific! Madelyn was a wonderful hostess and Rob the best bartender and pancake bar chef! We couldn’t ask for a better day. Picking Chelsea Tavern was the best decision and the bride to be was so happy and said everything was exactly as she had imagined. Thank you to everyone involved, it was the most special day 🌸💗🌸
Lee Anne
Not a fan--food was awful, gratuities added to the check, place appeared dirty. I would never return.
Dan
We dined at Chelsea Tavern prior to a show at the Grand Wilmington which was conveniently located across the street. The service was very good and attentive and menu choices were plentiful. My wife had the Sante Fe Steak Sandwich which was very tasty and well presented on an Italian seeded roll. She had ordered Sweet Potato Fries and they were delicious. I had the Honey Parmesan Chicken Sandwich which was very good. The only issue was that the bottom of the brioche roll was soggy which made for a messy meal. I ordered the Trio Fries and they were okay in that there was a small scattering of onions in with regular and sweet potato fries. Not what was expected especially with an up charge. I would suggest that maybe the sandwiches that have a soggy or wet texture be put on a hardier roll so it doesn't get too messy. The wine pours were very good. I would recommend a visit to Chelsea and we are planning a return on our next trip to Wilmington.
Eileen
The table was dirty. The glass was chipped. The food was bland. The wait staff was wonderful. Won't ever go back.
Ronald
Service lacked attention to detail. Advised server that I had a show to atend at 7. Reservation was 5:30. Entre arrived at the table at 6:40. Had to woof down my diner.
Edwin
Food quality not quite what we had in the past. Worst experience was getting hassled by homeless going from parking garage to the restaurant. We went to a show at The Grand and got approached again on our back to the garage. That area needs to be policed.
Michael
Had dinner for the first time at Chelsea Tavern with friends before seeing "Toast" at the Grand Opera House just across the street - fantastic food, drinks, and we definitely will be back to try other items from the menu!
Allison
We came here after reading some positive reviews online about this little tavern in Wilmington. We came here for parents weekend from University of Delaware, and decided we wanted to have a fun night with good food. We started off with the nachos, which were tasty and had lots of flavor. Kudos to whoever put that really good cheese on and melted it perfectly, and there was plenty to share. My companions had their burgers which were terrific, juicy, with plentiful portions of toppings and sides. I had a Caesar salad with grilled shrimp, which was perfect. Here's the problem... The service was nothing short of abysmal. Our service came over and introduced herself, gave us water and disappeared for 10 minutes. We were looking around for her so we could order. She came back and took our order, and disappeared again. After 10 minutes the nachos came out by a food runner, and our server came by to give us water. Food was brought out and my dish was done incorrectly so I had to send it back. It came out in timely fashion, but again we didn't see her for at least 15 minutes. No one came over to check on us to see if we needed extra water, no one came over to see how the food was and it was only after, we stacked dishes on each other that she came by to give us her check. Caveat Number two... There is an automatic 20% service charge which is meant to be gratuity, 18% to the server and 2% for the food runners. The food runners did a good job delivering the food, but our server did not deserve the 18% gratuity. We got the bill there is space to offer additional gratuity if we wanted to. I wanted to find a manager to say I don't want to pay 20% because frankly, all the food was good, the service was next to awful. By the way, the place was not busy where she was being drawn in 20 different directions, only half the tables were full and it was only 7 o'clock on a Saturday evening.
Suzanne
Food was average. Salads had almost no chicken on them and too many croutons. Pizza oven broke so first meal choice wasn't available. Bar service was slow. Asked for dressing on side and that didn't happen. Server was nice and apologized for issues which was appreciated. Won't be going back anytime soon.
William Woodall
One of my favorite spots! Ask for the military discount! Try the burgers!
See you soon Chelsea’s
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Great Beer Selection, Tavern Trio Fries, The Chelsea, Tavern Chicken Wings
The taste probably wouldn’t be terrible if the food was fresh.
Most of the taff was nice.
Food: 1
Service: 4
Anna
Great food as always. The service was pretty terrible all around. We wondered if this is because the tip is now included in the bill at Chelsea Tavern, so there is no incentive for the waitstaff to do a good job. Very slow, un-enthusiastic waitress. Took forever to get drinks and then to pay the bill. The food was good though, which is the most important part!
W. Oladokun
Rude staff
Service: 1
Michael Stoner
Chelsea's is a great place to watch sports games and have appetizers!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Great Beer Selection, Tavern Trio Fries, The Chelsea, Mac and Cheese Balls, Tavern Chicken Wings
Bryan Gorham
Trash food, trash service. 20% service fee for a party of four. That’s a first for me.
We just had a bridal shower there in May 2025. We picked Chelsea Tavern because it was in a central location for our 2 families to come together and celebrate. All I can say is that everything was fantastic! The service, the room, the attention to detail was perfect! The food was phenomenal! The portions were huge and tasted terrific! Madelyn was a wonderful hostess and Rob the best bartender and pancake bar chef! We couldn’t ask for a better day. Picking Chelsea Tavern was the best decision and the bride to be was so happy and said everything was exactly as she had imagined. Thank you to everyone involved, it was the most special day 🌸💗🌸
Not a fan--food was awful, gratuities added to the check, place appeared dirty. I would never return.
We dined at Chelsea Tavern prior to a show at the Grand Wilmington which was conveniently located across the street. The service was very good and attentive and menu choices were plentiful. My wife had the Sante Fe Steak Sandwich which was very tasty and well presented on an Italian seeded roll. She had ordered Sweet Potato Fries and they were delicious. I had the Honey Parmesan Chicken Sandwich which was very good. The only issue was that the bottom of the brioche roll was soggy which made for a messy meal. I ordered the Trio Fries and they were okay in that there was a small scattering of onions in with regular and sweet potato fries. Not what was expected especially with an up charge. I would suggest that maybe the sandwiches that have a soggy or wet texture be put on a hardier roll so it doesn't get too messy. The wine pours were very good. I would recommend a visit to Chelsea and we are planning a return on our next trip to Wilmington.
The table was dirty. The glass was chipped. The food was bland. The wait staff was wonderful. Won't ever go back.
Service lacked attention to detail. Advised server that I had a show to atend at 7. Reservation was 5:30. Entre arrived at the table at 6:40. Had to woof down my diner.
Food quality not quite what we had in the past. Worst experience was getting hassled by homeless going from parking garage to the restaurant. We went to a show at The Grand and got approached again on our back to the garage. That area needs to be policed.
Had dinner for the first time at Chelsea Tavern with friends before seeing "Toast" at the Grand Opera House just across the street - fantastic food, drinks, and we definitely will be back to try other items from the menu!
We came here after reading some positive reviews online about this little tavern in Wilmington. We came here for parents weekend from University of Delaware, and decided we wanted to have a fun night with good food. We started off with the nachos, which were tasty and had lots of flavor. Kudos to whoever put that really good cheese on and melted it perfectly, and there was plenty to share. My companions had their burgers which were terrific, juicy, with plentiful portions of toppings and sides. I had a Caesar salad with grilled shrimp, which was perfect. Here's the problem... The service was nothing short of abysmal. Our service came over and introduced herself, gave us water and disappeared for 10 minutes. We were looking around for her so we could order. She came back and took our order, and disappeared again. After 10 minutes the nachos came out by a food runner, and our server came by to give us water. Food was brought out and my dish was done incorrectly so I had to send it back. It came out in timely fashion, but again we didn't see her for at least 15 minutes. No one came over to check on us to see if we needed extra water, no one came over to see how the food was and it was only after, we stacked dishes on each other that she came by to give us her check. Caveat Number two... There is an automatic 20% service charge which is meant to be gratuity, 18% to the server and 2% for the food runners. The food runners did a good job delivering the food, but our server did not deserve the 18% gratuity. We got the bill there is space to offer additional gratuity if we wanted to. I wanted to find a manager to say I don't want to pay 20% because frankly, all the food was good, the service was next to awful. By the way, the place was not busy where she was being drawn in 20 different directions, only half the tables were full and it was only 7 o'clock on a Saturday evening.
Food was average. Salads had almost no chicken on them and too many croutons. Pizza oven broke so first meal choice wasn't available. Bar service was slow. Asked for dressing on side and that didn't happen. Server was nice and apologized for issues which was appreciated. Won't be going back anytime soon.
One of my favorite spots! Ask for the military discount! Try the burgers!
See you soon Chelsea’s
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Great Beer Selection, Tavern Trio Fries, The Chelsea, Tavern Chicken Wings
Restaurantji Recommends
Long wait for cold, hard food.
The taste probably wouldn’t be terrible if the food was fresh.
Most of the taff was nice.
Food: 1
Service: 4
Great food as always. The service was pretty terrible all around. We wondered if this is because the tip is now included in the bill at Chelsea Tavern, so there is no incentive for the waitstaff to do a good job. Very slow, un-enthusiastic waitress. Took forever to get drinks and then to pay the bill. The food was good though, which is the most important part!
Rude staff
Service: 1
Chelsea's is a great place to watch sports games and have appetizers!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Great Beer Selection, Tavern Trio Fries, The Chelsea, Mac and Cheese Balls, Tavern Chicken Wings
Trash food, trash service. 20% service fee for a party of four. That’s a first for me.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
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