Chelsea Tavern Menu (2025 Update)
Introducing Chelsea Tavern, a New American Gastropub in Wilmington, DE. Offering a variety of comfort food options, Chelsea Tavern provides a casual dining experience with options like Sweet Potato Taquitos, Mac & Cheese Bites, and Maryland Crab Dip for starters. Their burgers, such as the Chelsea Cheeseburger and Smokin' Joe, are made with a blend of ground chuck, short rib, and brisket, offering a juicy and flavorful bite. The menu also includes soups and salads like White Chicken Chili and Thai Peanut salad, perfect for lighter options. With amenities like outdoor seating, free Wi-Fi, and happy hour specials, Chelsea Tavern caters to a wide range of diners looking for a relaxed and satisfying meal. The diverse menu and welcoming atmosphere make Chelsea Tavern a must-try spot for any food enthusiast.
To Start
Sweet Potato Taquitos
Salsa Verde
Trio Fry Basket
Hand-Cut Idaho & Sweet Potato Fries, Crispy Onion Straws, Chili-Horseradish Aioli
Tavern Pretzel Crullers
Garlic Herb Butter, Beer-Cheddar Cheese Sauce
Mac & Cheese Bites
Marinara Dipping Sauce
Maryland Crab Dip
Crispy Corn Tortilla Chips
Loaded Brussels
Crispy Brussels Sprouts, Applewood Bacon, Scallions, Beer & Cheddar Cheese Sauce
Cheese Nachos
Colby Jack Cheese, Grilled Corn & Black Bean Salsa, Pico de Gallo, Avocado-Lime Sour Cream, Beer Cheese Sauce, Pickled Jalapeños
Cheese Quesadilla
Colby Jack Cheese, Pico de Gallo, Grilled Corn & Black Bean Salsa, Pickled Jalapeños, Flour Tortilla
Tex-Mex Chicken Egg Rolls
Hand-Pulled Chicken, Black Beans, Grilled Corn, Colby Jack Cheese, Chipotle Ranch
Tavern Chicken Wings
Celery, Carrots, Creamy Bleu Cheese Dressing, choice of Dry Rub, Honey Chipotle, Buffalo, Cilantro Thai Chili or Naked
Drunken Wings
Hennessey BBQ Sauce, Celery, Carrots, Buttermilk Ranch Dipping Sauce
White Chicken Chili
Colby Jack Cheese, Scallion
Potato Leek Soup
Creme Fraiche
Caesar*
Romaine, Garlic Croutons House-Made Caesar Dressing, Parmesan Cheese
Thai Peanut
Baby Greens, Shredded Cabbage, Carrots, Radish, Cucumber, Jalapeno, Chili Roasted Peanuts, Sesame-Soy Vinaigrette
Chelsea Garden
Mixed Greens, Carrot, Grape Tomatoes, Red Onion, Cucumber, Balsamic Vinaigrette
Southwest*
Romaine Lettuce, Pico de Gallo, Corn & Black Bean Salsa, Colby Jack Cheese, Tortilla Strips, Buttermilk Ranch Dressing
Shaved Brussels Sprouts
Granny Smith Apples, Orange Segments, Dried Cranberries, Toasted Almonds, Goat Cheese, Honey-Herb Vinaigrette
Soup & Salad
Burgers
Chelsea Cheeseburger
Grilled 8 oz. Ground Chuck, Short Rib & Brisket Blend Patty, Beer-Braised Onions, White Cheddar, Brioche Bun
Smokin' Joe
Grilled 8 oz. Ground Chuck, Short Rib & Brisket Blend Patty, Smokey BBQ Sauce, Chipotle Bacon Jam, Cheddar Cheese, Crispy Onion Straws, Brioche Bun
Black & Blue
Grilled, Blackened 8 oz. Ground Chuck, Short Rib & Brisket Blend Patty, Blue Cheese Crumbles, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Brioche Bun
THE Greek
Grilled 8oz. Gyro Patty, House-Made Tzatziki, Pickled Red Onion, Shredded Iceberg, Sliced Tomato, Brioche Bun
Beyond
6 oz. Grilled Vegan Patty, Daiya Vegan Cheese, Field Greens, Red Onion, Chimichurri, Ciabatta Roll, Side Garden Salad
2022 Delaware Burger Battle Critic's Choice Winner THE Million Dollar Baby
Grilled 8 oz. Ground Chuck, Short Rib & Brisket Blend Patty, Cabot Aged Cheddar, Millionaire Pork Belly Jam, Baby Arugula,Saffron Aioli, Brioche Bun
Alabama Pulled Pork
Chelsea Lager-Braised Pork Shoulder, Spicy Pickles, Alabama White BBQ Sauce, Brioche Bun
Birria Torta
Beer-Braised Beef, Cheddar Jack Cheese, Diced Onions & Cilantro, Fresh Sub Roll, Birria Dipping Broth
Chelsea Chicken Club
Grilled Chicken Breast, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Swiss Cheese, Honey Mustard, Lettuce & Tomato, Brioche Bun
Tavern Corned Beef Special
10 oz. Thinly Sliced Corned Beef, Swiss Cheese, Sauerkraut, Whole Grain Mustard, Horseradish Cream, Grilled on Marble Rye Bread
Drunken Orchard Grilled Cheese
Mild Cheddar & Brie Cheese, Local Amish Apple Butter, Cognac Glazed Onions, Fire-Roasted Apples, Grilled Brioche
McChelsea Chicken
Crispy Marinated Chicken Patty, Pickles, Shredded Lettuce, Garlic Aioli, Brioche Bun
Creole Catfish
Crispy Cornmeal Crusted Catfish, Lettuce, Tomato, Smoked Paprika Remoulade, Brioche Bun
Crab Cake
Pan-Seared Jumbo Lump Crab Cake, Sriracha Tartar Sauce, Lettuce & Tomato, Brioche Bun
Crispy Buffalo Chicken
Crispy Marinated Chicken Patty, Buffalo Sauce, Bleu Cheese Dressing, Crispy Cherry Peppers, Brioche Bun
Sandwiches
Entrées
Ribeye au Poivre
16 oz. Grilled Cognac Brined Ribeye Steak, Fried Gnocchi, Creamed Spinach, Brandied-Peppercorn Sauce
Beer-Braised Lamb
Herb-Crusted, Slow-Cooked Leg of Lamb, Pistachio, Golden Raisin, Arugula & Couscous Stuffed Eggplant Roulades, Herbed Yogurt, Dukkah
Pan-Seared Chilean Salmon
Zucchini Noodles, Parmesan Polenta Cake, Saffron-Tomato Brodo
Tavern Fish & Chips
Sam Adams' Lager-Battered Boston Cod, Crispy Hand-Cut Fries, House-Made Cole Slaw, Fresh Dill Tartar Sauce, served with Malt Vinegar
Oven-Roasted Chicken
Garlic-Herb Marinated Chicken Breast stuffed with House-Made Chicken Apple Sausage, Portobello Salad, Caramelized Onion Risotto, Chicken Jus
"V" Du Jour
Chef Lee's Daily Vegetarian and/ or Vegan Offering, Check Daily Features Page for Today's Offering
Cheese
Plum Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella Cheese
Margherita
Plum Tomato Sauce, Fresh Mozzarella Cheese, Fresh Basil
The CHELSEA
Shallot Garlic Spread, Roasted Tomatoes, Baby Spinach, Herbed Ricotta Cheese, Mozzarella Cheese
Meat Lovers
Bacon, Pepperoni, Italian Sausage, Plum Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella Cheese, Fresh Basil
Prosciutto & Jam
Prosciutto di Parma, Blueberry Jam, Mozzarella & Shredded Parmesan Cheese, Pickled Red Onion, Baby Arugula
Kennett Mushroom
Shallot Garlic Spread, Roasted Local Mushrooms, Roasted Tomatoes, Goat Cheese, Mozzarella Cheese