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

Banks' Seafood Kitchen & Raw Bar

4.6
4.6
4148 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
19:00
Booked 13 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Neighbourhood gem
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 4,148 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
  • 4.5Food
  • 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 offers a delightful dining experience with "fantastic quality food" and a "creative menu offering." Patrons praise its "excellent service" and "engaging" dishes, making it a top choice for special occasions. The riverside view adds to the ambiance, creating an unforgettable setting for seafood enthusiasts.

4,148 Reviews

  1. Lyndon

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    First time visitor and did not disappoint! We will be back!

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  2. Rudy

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    21 reviews

    4.0

    21 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was really good. The cocktails, not so much. Had a signature old fashioned that was served in an odd glass with regular ice, orange and basic maraschino cherry muddled at the bottom. I was not a fan.

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  3. Shae

    Philadelphia

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was so sweet. I ordered the surf and turf and my boyfriend ordered the swordfish. I believe mine took a little longer so his food was not hot enough (in his opinion). They replaced his food so fast and (who I assume) was the manager personally brought it out to him. That left a very good impression. We also ordered the shrimp boil and calamari as appetizers and those were pretty good.

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  4. Michael

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Oysters were good along with the indulgence. We will revisit this place.

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  5. Walter

    Baltimore

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Banks’ is an absolute must when in Wilmington. The raw bar is among the freshest on the East Coast and the Seafood is amazing. They change their menus daily to assure the freshest seafood and ingredients. And don’t forget to eat dessert😜

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  6. Heidi

    Philadelphia

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Varied menu, really creative dishes. I tried a fish i have never had before and it was prepared nicely. Our waiter (Pat?) was terrific. Pricey but totally worth it.

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  7. Roger

    Charlotte

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first time at Banks but it will not be our last. We had read about the good restaurants on the Riverwalk and just decided to try Banks for our first visit. The service was perfect, not rushed but just a nice pace for our meal. The food was amazing. Our waitress suggested the tuna and it was absolutely perfect. We sat in the bar section and were very surprised at how nice and quiet it was. I would like to go back in the warmer months and get a table out in their patio.

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  8. James

    Philadelphia

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was great, broil crab cake and whole fish Bronsini (excuse spelling) was excellent.

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  9. Michael

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Consistently excellent seafood, and yet another delicious meal

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  10. Cheris

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Date night for those who love Seafood enjoyed every Minute

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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 4148 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 13 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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