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

Banks' Seafood Kitchen & Raw Bar

4.7 (4188)
$31 to $50
Seafood
101 South Market Street, Wilmington, DE 19801

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2 people
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
23:00
Booked 9 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

Menu

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What 4,188 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

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

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 a delightful dining experience with "excellent service and food," highlighted by fresh seafood and creative dishes. Guests rave about the "superior raw bar" and "great cocktails." The atmosphere is "wonderful" with both indoor and riverfront seating. A must-visit for any seafood lover!
4,188 Reviews

  1. Steven

    New York City18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great /Service was Outstanding No complaints

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  2. Forrest

    Portland / Oregon3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful, quiet, relaxing, comfortable dining room.

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  3. Bill

    Philadelphia County8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 21 June 2025

    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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  4. Crystal VIP

    Philadelphia County43 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 20 June 2025

    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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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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 4188 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a booking

2 people
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
23:00
Booked 9 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
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