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

Banks' Seafood Kitchen & Raw Bar

4.6
4.6
4121 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
19:00
Booked 8 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • 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.

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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

Menu

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What 4,121 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Delaware

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Banks' Seafood Kitchen & Raw Bar is a standout destination on the Wilmington Riverfront, known for its "excellent seafood" and "fresh oysters." Guests rave about the "fantastic service," particularly from servers like Patrick and Ryan. The riverside dining experience offers a "wonderful atmosphere," making it perfect for special occasions.

4,121 Reviews

  1. Doug

    Philadelphia

    30 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on 20 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    It had been about 8 years since I had been to Banks. The oyster selection is decent. The Brussels sprout salad, clams casino and Lobster in the Nude were great. The only downside was the clam chowder, that was all potatoes and no clams.

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  2. george

    New York City

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    service was very disappointing certainly not a $50. tip waiter

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  3. Robert

    Philadelphia

    65 reviews

    5.0

    65 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding service who allowed me to order off menu and deliver just a fabulous dinner very impressed. Beautiful venue excellent food great service.

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  4. William

    Philadelphia

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on 13 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Never disappointed at Banks. Fresh innovative Seafood. Great Food, Great Service, Great Atmosphere. 5 star service from our server, Cartek.

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  5. Angel

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 6 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had lunch at Bank's for a business meeting. Great food, service, and atmosphere!

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  6. Mike

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 3 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic. Every dish was engaging and top notch. Started with Clams Casino, on to the Crab Cakes and finished with Apricot Truffles. Outrageous at every turn. Nothing was overlooked in these creations, delicious.

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  7. marlene

    New York City

    10 reviews

    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 3 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Second time at this restaurant, first time it was excellent about a year ago. This time not so good. Had the Baja tacos, fish was very good but the lettuce and cabbage must have been sitting out all night. It was dried out, not good for a supposedly fine restaurant and slightly brown. That is unacceptable for a restaurant of this calaber. Hardly any sauce on top and a dried out lime! The lobster roll was good and the fries were good. Service was not very good either. And that definitely can make it or break it. Would I go back probably not only if I was in the area and needed something to eat.

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  8. Abigail

    Philadelphia

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 3 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were served promptly by Amy who was an excellent Server. We got lobster rolls even though' they weren't on the menu. The restaurant wasn't full because it was early so the noise level was down from the usual evening crowd. A nice way to have a bite to eat before going to the theater. We'll certainly do it again.

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  9. Scott

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Had a terrific meal and our server, Pat, was outstanding and made the experience special.

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  10. Robert

    Philadelphia

    11 reviews

    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 1 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was ok not spectacular. The chopped salad was bland and the seafood nachos were better in the past

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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 4.6 stars by 4121 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 8 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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
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