Banks' Seafood Kitchen & Raw Bar

4.7 (4187)

$31 to $50

Seafood

101 South Market Street, Wilmington, DE 19801

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2 people

26 Jun 2025

19:00

Booked 6 times today

About this restaurant

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

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 11:00–16:00 Dinner Tue–Sat 16:00–21:00 Sun 12:00–21:00
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
Area
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, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 4,187 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

4.5Food
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 offers "excellent service" and "delicious food" with a creative menu featuring fresh seafood and enticing dishes like the Lobster in the Nude and ahi tuna crisps. Patrons appreciate the "beautiful waterfront ambiance" and attentive staff, making it a popular choice for special occasions and casual outings alike.

4,187 Reviews

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Forrest
Portland / Oregon2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful, quiet, relaxing, comfortable dining room.
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Bill
Philadelphia County8 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service and food! We highly recommend Banks for any occasion. We will be back soon!
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Crystal VIP
Philadelphia County43 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Banks is always a win! The crab cake salad was gorgeous, and the blackened scallops salad was enjoyed thoroughly by my husband. Service was excellent! Lina was attentive and very friendly. Cocktails were fun!
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sandy
Philadelphia County3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 15 June 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful dinner. The server and staff were excellent
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Jean
Philadelphia County3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 15 June 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Our server was incredibly attentive and through, the food was delicious with artful presentation, the hostess was pleasant and our overall experience was enjoyable.
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Gail
Philadelphia County3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 14 June 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We had reservations. We arrived early but were seated right away. The waiter explained almost every dish on the menu which was quite helpful. The Clams Casino, Calamari and Raw Oysters appetizers were very good. Our main entrees were the Jumbo Lump Crabcakes, Cornmeal Crusted Rainbow Trout, Lobster Cioppino and Parcel Pasta. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed their meals. We will definitely return.
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William VIP
Philadelphia County6 reviews
3.0
Dined on 8 June 2025
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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Jaymie
Philadelphia County4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 8 June 2025
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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Diane VIP
Philadelphia County44 reviews
5.0
Dined on 7 June 2025
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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Richard
New York City2 reviews
4.0
Dined on 7 June 2025
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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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 4187 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

26 Jun 2025

19:00

Booked 6 times today

Google Map for Banks' Seafood Kitchen & Raw Bar

101 South Market Street, Wilmington, DE 19801

Additional information

Area
Wilmington
Hours of Operation
Lunch Tue–Sat 11:00–16:00 Dinner Tue–Sat 16:00–21:00 Sun 12:00–21:00
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, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.banksseafoodkitchen.com/
Phone number
(302) 777-1500

Banks' Seafood Kitchen & Raw Bar

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About this restaurant

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Popular dishes

SEAFOOD NACHOS FOR 2

Crabcakes Sandwich

Lobster Salad & Boston Bibb

Menu

What 4,187 people are saying

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