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Chelsea Tavern
821 N Market St
Wilmington, DE 19801
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A la Carte Menu
Served Monday through Sunday from 11am to 10pm. GF = Gluten Free / GFO = Gluten Free Option / V = Vegetarian
To Start
Bang Bang Cauliflower
$9.00
Tempura Cauliflower Bites, Bang Bang Dipping Sauce, Fresh-Cut Scallions - V / GFO
vegetarian
Trio Fry Basket
$9.00
Idaho & Sweet Potato Fries, Crispy Onion Straws, Chili Horseradish Aioli - V / GFO
vegetarian
Tavern Pretzel Crullers
$9.00
Three House-Made Soft Pretzels, Garlic Herb Butter & Beer Cheese Dipping Sauce - V
vegetarian
Mac & Cheese Bites
$8.50
Marinara Dipping Sauce - V
vegetarian
Tavern Nachos
$12.00
Beer Cheese Sauce, Cheddar Jack Cheese, Pico de Gallo, Grilled Corn & Black Bean Salsa, Pickled Jalapeños, Salsa Roja, Avocado-Lime Sour Cream, Fresh Cilantro - V / GFO
vegetarian
- Add Grilled Chicken
- $7.00
- Add Pork Carnitas
- $7.00
- Add Sautéed Shrimp
- $10.00
- Add Birria
- $10.00
Fried Pickles
$9.00
Crispy Pickle Spears, Chili Horseradish Aioli - V
vegetarian
Cheese Quesadilla
$11.00
Cheddar Jack Cheese, Pickled Jalapeños, Grilled Corn & Black Bean Salsa, Pico de Gallo, Flour Tortilla - V
vegetarian
- Add Grilled Chicken
- $7.00
- Add Pork Carnitas
- $7.00
- Add Sautéed Shrimp
- $10.00
- Add Birria
- $10.00
Loaded Potato Bombs
$9.00
Crispy Applewood Smoked Bacon & Cheddar Jack Cheese Stuffed Mashed Potato Bites, Scallion Sour Cream
Tex-Mex Chicken Egg Rolls
$11.50
Hand-Pulled Chicken, Grilled Corn & Black Bean Salsa, Cheddar Jack Cheese, Chipotle Ranch Dipping Sauce
Tavern Chicken Wings
$15.00
Choice of Buffalo, Cilantro Thai Chili, Garlic Parmesan, Hennessy BBQ or Naked, served with House-Made Blue Cheese Dipping Sauce and Carrots & Celery - All wing sauces are gluten free except for Buffalo!
Soup & Salad
White Chicken Chili
Cheddar Jack Cheese & Fresh-Cut Scallions
- Cup $6.00
- Bowl $8.50
The Wedge
Iceberg Lettuce Wedge, Grape Tomatoes, Red Onion, Blue Cheese Crumbles, Applewood Smoked Bacon Bits, Crispy Cherry Peppers, Gorgonzola Dressing - GFO
- Small $7.00
- Large $10.00
Caesar
Romaine Lettuce, House-Made Caesar Dressing, Garlic Croutons, Shaved Parmesan Cheese - GFO
- Small $7.00
- Large $10.00
Tavern Cobb
Chopped Iceberg Lettuce, Grape Tomatoes, Red Onion Blue Cheese Crumbles, Applewood Smoked Bacon Bits, Sliced Hard Boiled Egg, Avocado Ranch Dressing - GF
- Small $8.00
- Large $11.00
Southwest
Romaine Lettuce, Pico de Gallo, Grilled Corn & Black Bean Salsa, Cheddar Jack Cheese, Tortilla Strips, Buttermilk Ranch Dressing - GF / V
vegetarian
- Small $7.00
- Large $10.00
Beet & Walnut
Braised Red Beets, Mixed Greens, Lemon Pistachio & Walnut Crunch, Goat Cheese Mousse, Lemon Poppy Seed Vinaigrette - GF / V
vegetarian
gluten-free
- $7.00
- $10.00
Add Protein
- Add Grilled Chicken
- $7.00
- Add Sautéed Shrimp
- $10.00
- Add Add Pan-Seared Salmon
- $13.00
- Add 16 oz. Grilled Ribeye
- $24.00
Burgers
Served with Crispy Idaho Fries & Chili Horseradish Aioli
2024 Delaware Burger Battle Critic's Choice Winner THE Redemption Burger
$17.00
Grilled 8 oz. Wisconsin Butter Burger, Sharp White Cheddar, Black Peppercorn Bacon, Fried Pickles, Iceberg Lettuce, Chef Lee's Redemption Sauce, Freshly Baked Brioche Bun
Chelsea Cheeseburger
$15.00
Grilled 8 oz. Ground Chuck, Short Rib & Brisket Blend Patty, Beer-Braised Onions, Sharp White Cheddar, Freshly Baked Brioche Bun
Smokin' Joe
$16.00
Grilled 8 oz. Ground Chuck, Short Rib & Brisket Blend Patty, Smoky BBQ Sauce, Chipotle Bacon Jam, Cheddar Cheese, Crispy Onion Straws, Freshly Baked Brioche Bun
The B.O.M.B.
$17.00
Grilled, Blackened 8 oz. Ground Chuck, Short Rib & Brisket Blend Patty, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Roasted Mushroom & Onion Demi-Glace, Whipped Blue Cheese, Baby Arugula, Freshly Baked Brioche Bun
Side Substitutions
vegetarian
- Sub Sweet Potato Fries
- $1.00
- Sub Trio Fries
- $1.00
- Sub Caesar Salad
- $2.00
- Sub Garden Salad
- $2.00
- Sub Gluten Free Roll
- $3.00
Sandwiches
Served with Crispy Idaho Fries & Chili Horseradish Aioli
Honey Parmesan Chicken
$16.00
Pan-Seared Chicken Breast, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Parmesan Crisp, Baby Arugula, Griddled Tomato, Red Onion, Honey Mustard, Freshly Baked Brioche Bun
Birria Torta
$18.00
Adobo Braised Beef, Griddled Cheese, Avocado Mash, Shaved White Onions, Fresh Cilantro, Seeded Italian Roll, House-Made Birria Dipping Sauce
Cajun Catfish
$16.00
Crispy Catfish Fillet, Lettuce & Tomato, Smoked Paprika Remoulade, Freshly Baked Brioche Bun
BBQ Mushroom & Jackfruit
$16.00
BBQ Mushroom & Jackfruit Slow-Braised Mushrooms & Smoked Jackfruit, Chipotle-Maple BBQ Sauce, Vegan Cole Slaw & Pickles, Seeded Italian Roll - VEGAN
vegetarian, vegan
Italian Pulled Pork
$15.00
Slow-Roasted Pork Shoulder, Pepperoncini Peppers, Baby Arugula, Provolone Cheese & Garlic Parmesan Sauce, Seeded Italian Roll
Santa Fe Steak
$18.00
Grilled Marinated Flank Steak, Avocado Mash, Pepper Jack Cheese, Salsa Roja, Sliced Tomatoes & Baby Arugula, Seeded Italian Roll
Crispy Buffalo Chicken
$16.00
Crispy Marinated Chicken Breast, Buffalo Sauce, House-Made Blue Cheese Dressing, Crispy Cherry Peppers, Freshly Baked Brioche Bun
Korean Barbecue Cheesesteak
$16.00
8 oz. Shaved Ribeye, Mozzarella Cheese, Korean Barbecue Sauce, Shaved Vegetables, Kewpie Mayo, Seeded Italian Roll
Side Substitutions
vegetarian
- Sub Sweet Potato Fries
- $1.00
- Sub Trio Fries
- $1.00
- Sub Caesar Salad
- $2.00
- Sub Garden Salad
- $2.00
- Sub Gluten Free Roll
- $3.00
Entrées
Southern Chicken & Biscuits
$25.00
Southern Fried Chicken Breast & Homemade Biscuits topped with Peppercorn Gravy and Fresh Parsley served with Corn Maque Choux
gluten-free
Cajun Catfish & Grits
$24.00
Crispy Catfish Fillet over Cheddar Grits with Blackened Vegetable Gravy, Fresh Parsley & Scallions
Char Siu Salmon
$25.00
Pan-Seared 7 oz. Salmon Fillet glazed with Char Siu Sauce over Butternut Squash Ravioli, Grilled Asparagus & Scallion Cream Sauce, topped with House-Made Chili
gluten-free
Steak Frites
$33.00
Grilled 16 oz. Ribeye Steak topped with Chimichurri Aioli & Fresh Herbs, served with Crispy Idaho Fries - GF
gluten-free
Tavern Fish & Chips
$19.00
Sam Adams' Lager-Battered Boston Cod, Crispy Idaho Fries, House-Made Cole Slaw, Fresh Dill Tartar Sauce, served with Chili Horseradish Aioli & Malt Vinegar
Vegan Tofu Green Curry
$20.00
Crispy Marinated Tofu, Sweet & Spicy, Green Curry Broth, Roasted Vegetables, Jasmine Rice, topped with Chopped Peanuts & Fresh Cilantro - GF / VEGAN
vegetarian, vegan
gluten-free
- Sub Grilled Chicken
- $3.00
- Sub Sautéed Shrimp
- $6.00
- Sub Pan-Seared Salmon
- $9.00
Brick Oven Pizza
Fresh Pizza Dough Made In-House Daily
Classic Cheese
$13.00
Plum Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella Cheese - V
vegetarian
Margherita
$14.00
Plum Tomato Sauce, Fresh Mozzarella, Fresh Basil - V
vegetarian
The Playhouse
$16.00
Mild Italian Sausage Crumbles, Pesto Sauce, Roasted Red Peppers, Mozzarella & Provolone Cheese
The Queen
$17.00
House-Smoked Chicken Breast, Whiskey BBQ Sauce, Fresh Jalapeños, Red Onions, Mozzarella & Cheddar Jack Cheese, Fresh-Cut Scallions
The Grand
$16.00
Roasted Garlic Sauce, Mozzarella Cheese, Parmesan Cheese, Provolone Cheese, Dried Oregano - V
vegetarian
Add the Meats!
Bacon, Mild Italian Sausage, Pepperoni
- Add One
- $3.00
- Add Two
- $4.00
- Add three
- $5.00
- Sub Vegan Cheese
- $5.00
Sides
Asparagus
$4.00
GF / VEGAN
vegetarian, vegan
gluten-free
Corn Maque Choux
$4.00
GF / VEGAN
vegetarian, vegan
gluten-free
Jasmine Rice
$4.00
GF / VEGAN
vegetarian, vegan
gluten-free
Crispy Idaho Fries
$4.00
GF / V
vegetarian
gluten-free
Sweet Potato Fries
$5.00
GF / V
vegetarian
gluten-free
Tavern Trio Fries
$5.00
GFO / V
vegetarian
gluten-free
Cheddar Grits
$5.00
GF / V
vegetarian
gluten-free
House-Made Cole Slaw
$5.00
GF / V
vegetarian
gluten-free
4-Cheese Mac & Cheese
$5.00
vegetarian
gluten-free
Butternut Squash Ravioli
$7.00
Scallion Cream Sauce - V
vegetarian
Beverages
Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Schweppes Ginger Ale, Starry, Tropicana Lemonade
$2.50Apple, Cranberry, Grapefruit, Orange, Pineapple Juice
$3.00Pike Creek Roasterie Coffee
$3.00Pike Creek Swiss Water Filtered Decaf
$3.00Shangri La Unsweetened Iced Tea
$3.00Mighty Leaf Assorted Hot Tea
$3.50Abita Brewing Root Beer
- (12 oz.) $4.00
Gosling's Ginger Beer
- (12 oz.) $4.00
Red Bull Energy Drink
- (8.4 oz.) $4.00
Acqua Panna Spring Water
- (750 ml.) $6.00
S. Pellegrino Sparkling Water
- 750 ml (750 ml.) $6.00
Starters
Bang Bang Cauliflower
$9.00
Tempura Cauliflower Bites, Bang Bang Dipping Sauce, Fresh-Cut Scallions - V / GFO
vegetarian
Trio Fry Basket
$9.00
Idaho & Sweet Potato Fries, Crispy Onion Straws, Chili Horseradish Aioli - V / GFO
vegetarian
Tavern Pretzel Crullers
$9.00
Three House-Made Soft Pretzels, Garlic Herb Butter & Beer Cheese Sauce - V
vegetarian
Mac & Cheese Bites
$8.50
Marinara Dipping Sauce - V
vegetarian
Fried Pickles
$9.00
Crispy Pickle Spears, Chili Horseradish Aioli - V
vegetarian
Loaded Potato Bombs
$9.00
Crispy Applewood Smoked Bacon & Cheddar Jack Cheese stuffed Mashed Potato Bites, Scallion Sour Cream Dipping Sauce
Tex-Mex Chicken Egg Rolls
$11.50
Hand-Pulled Chicken, Cheddar Jack Cheese, Grilled Corn & Black Bean Salsa, Chipotle Ranch Dipping Sauce
Crispy Chicken Tenders
$14.00
Choice of Buffalo, Cilantro Thai Chili, Garlic Parmesan, Hennessy BBQ or Naked, served with Buttermilk Ranch Dipping Sauce and Carrots & Celery
Tavern Chicken Wings
$15.00
Choice of Buffalo, Cilantro Thai Chili, Garlic Parmesan, Hennessy BBQ or Naked, served with House-Made Blue Cheese Dipping Sauce and Carrots & Celery
Caesar Salad
Romaine Lettuce, House-Made Caesar Dressing, Garlic Croutons, Shaved Parmesan - GFO
- Small $7.00
- Large $10.00
- Add Grilled Chicken
- $7.00
- Add Sautéed Shrimp
- $10.00
- Add Pan-Seared Salmon
- $13.00
- Add 16 oz. Grilled Ribeye
- $24.00
Sandwiches
Served with Crispy Idaho Fries & Chili Horseradish Aioli
Chelsea Cheeseburger
$15.00
Grilled 8 oz. Ground Chuck, Short Rib & Brisket Blend Patty, Beer-Braised Onions, Sharp White Cheddar, Freshly Baked Brioche Bun
- Add Bacon
- $2.00
Smokin' Joe Burger
$16.00
Grilled 8 oz. Ground Chuck, Short Rib & Brisket Blend Patty, Smoky BBQ Sauce, Chipotle Bacon Jam, Cheddar Cheese, Crispy Onion Straws, Freshly Baked Brioche Bun
Crispy Buffalo Chicken
$16.00
Crispy Marinated Chicken Breast, Buffalo Buffalo Sauce, House-Made Blue Cheese Dressing, Crispy Cherry Peppers, Freshly Baked Brioche Bun
Birria Torta
$18.00
Adobo Braised Beef, Griddled Cheese, Avocado Mash, Shaved White Onions, Fresh Cilantro, Seeded Italian Roll, House-Made Birria Dipping Sauce
Cajun Catfish
$16.00
Crispy Catfish Fillet, Lettuce & Tomato, Smoked Paprika Remoulade, Freshly Baked Brioche Bun
Honey Parmesan Chicken
$16.00
Pan-Seared Chicken Breast, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Parmesan Crisp, Baby Arugula, Griddled Tomato, Red Onion, Honey Mustard, Freshly Baked Brioche Bun
Korean Barbecue Cheesesteak
$16.00
8 oz. Shaved Ribeye, Mozzarella Cheese, Korean Barbecue Sauce, Shaved Vegetables, Kewpie Mayo, Seeded Italian Roll, Crispy Idaho Fries
Finishers
Tavern Fish & Chips
$19.00
Sam Adams' Lager-Battered Boston Cod, Crispy Idaho Fries, House-Made Cole Slaw, Fresh Dill Tartar Sauce, served with Chili Horseradish Aioli & Malt Vinegar
Steak Frites
$33.00
Grilled 16 oz. Ribeye Steak topped with Chimichurri Aioli & Fresh Herbs, served with Crispy Idaho Fries - GF
Classic Cheese Pizza
$13.00
Plum Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella Cheese - V
vegetarian
Margherita Pizza
$14.00
Plum Tomato Sauce, Fresh Mozzarella Cheese, Fresh Basil - V
vegetarian
Mains
Crispy Chicken Fingers
$8.95
Three Chicken Fingers, Crispy French Fries, Choice of Dipping Sauce & a Kid's Drink
Cheeseburger
$8.95
Grilled 4 oz. Burger with American Cheese, Crispy French Fries & a Kid's Drink
Grilled Cheese
$8.95
Two Slices of Brioche Griddled with American Cheese, Crispy French Fries & a Kid's Drink
Mac-N-Cheese
$7.95
Chelsea 4-Cheese Mac & Cheese, Applesauce & a Kid's Drink
Cheese Pizza
$9.95
Applesauce & a Kid's Drink
Pepperoni Pizza
$11.95
Applesauce & a Kid's Drink
Dessert Menu
Proudly serving Woodside Farm Creamery Ice Cream!
Giant New York Cheesecake
$10.00
king-sized cut of decadent cheesecake topped with raspberry sauce & whipped cream, big enough for two!
- Single Serving of Any Ice Cream Flavor
- $6.00
Chocolate Peanut Butter Explosion
$9.00
chocolate fudge brownie layered with peanut butter mousse & rich chocolate cake, topped with crumbled brownie & peanut butter chips served with chocolate sauce & whipped
- Single Serving of Any Ice Cream Flavor
- $6.00
Southern-Style Pecan Pie
$8.00
rich, gooey pecan & brown sugar filled pie served warm topped with vanilla ice cream & caramel sauce
- Single Serving of Any Ice Cream Flavor
- $6.00
Flourless Chocolate Cake
$8.00
gluten free, fudgy chocolate cake topped with powdered sugar, caramel sauce & whipped cream
- Single Serving of Any Ice Cream Flavor
- $6.00
Warm Bourbon Chocolate Blondie
$9.00
chef david's favorite bourbon-infused vanilla brownie filled with pecans, walnuts, and chocolate chips topped salted caramel ice cream, caramel sauce & whipped cream
- Single Serving of Any Ice Cream Flavor
- $6.00
Frozen Trio
$9.00
vanilla, chocolate thunder, salted caramel, or black raspberry ice creams — choose three
Single Serving Ice Cream
$6.00
2 scoops of your choice of vanilla, black raspberry, chocolate thunder, or salted caramel
Ice Cream A la Mode
$3.00
1 scoop of your choice of vanilla, black raspberry, chocolate thunder, or salted caramel
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General Info
Payment Types
All Major Cards
Cuisine
American - Contemporary
American - Traditional
Burgers
Pizza
Sandwiches
Seafood
Vegetarian
Meals
Brunch
Lunch
Dinner
Late Night
Hours
Monday:
11:00am - 1:00am
Tuesday:
11:00am - 1:00am
Wednesday:
11:00am - 1:00am
Thursday:
11:00am - 1:00am
Friday:
11:00am - 1:00am
Saturday:
10:00am - 1:00am
Sunday:
10:00am - 1:00am
About Us
Chelsea is an neighborhood gastropub located in the heart of downtown Wilmington featuring 33 craft brews on tap with locally-sourced menu. Open daily till 1 AM with indoor table and bar seating, covered outdoor dining, takeout and delivery via GrubHub.