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Chelsea Tavern

Gastropub and American Restaurant$$$$

Downtown Wilmington, Wilmington

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Chelsea Tavern

8.2^/10

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Lite Fare 3A La Carte Menu 8Kid's Menu 1

Lite Fare

Served Monday through Sunday 10:00pm to 12:45am.

Starters

Bang Bang Cauliflower

Tempura Cauliflower Bites, Bang Bang Dipping Sauce, Fresh-Cut Scallions - V / GFO

Tavern Pretzel Crullers

Three House-Made Soft Pretzels, Garlic Herb Butter & Beer Cheese Sauce - V

Fried Pickles

Crispy Pickle Spears, Chili Horseradish Aioli - V

Tex-Mex Chicken Egg Rolls

11.5

Hand-Pulled Chicken, Cheddar Jack Cheese, Grilled Corn & Black Bean Salsa, Chipotle Ranch Dipping Sauce

Tavern Chicken Wings

Choice of Buffalo, Cilantro Thai Chili, Garlic Parmesan, Hennessy BBQ or Naked, served with House-Made Blue Cheese Dipping Sauce and Carrots & Celery

Trio Fry Basket

Idaho & Sweet Potato Fries, Crispy Onion Straws, Chili Horseradish Aioli - V / GFO

Mac & Cheese Bites

8.5

Marinara Dipping Sauce - V

Loaded Potato Bombs

Crispy Applewood Smoked Bacon & Cheddar Jack Cheese stuffed Mashed Potato Bites, Scallion Sour Cream Dipping Sauce

Crispy Chicken Tenders

Choice of Buffalo, Cilantro Thai Chili, Garlic Parmesan, Hennessy BBQ or Naked, served with Buttermilk Ranch Dipping Sauce and Carrots & Celery

Caesar Salad

Romaine Lettuce, House-Made Caesar Dressing, Garlic Croutons, Shaved Parmesan - GFO

Sandwiches

Served with Crispy Idaho Fries & Chili Horseradish Aioli

Chelsea Cheeseburger

Grilled 8 oz. Ground Chuck, Short Rib & Brisket Blend Patty, Beer-Braised Onions, Sharp White Cheddar, Freshly Baked Brioche Bun

Crispy Buffalo Chicken

Crispy Marinated Chicken Breast, Buffalo Buffalo Sauce, House-Made Blue Cheese Dressing, Crispy Cherry Peppers, Freshly Baked Brioche Bun

Cajun Catfish

Crispy Catfish Fillet, Lettuce & Tomato, Smoked Paprika Remoulade, Freshly Baked Brioche Bun

Korean Barbecue Cheesesteak

8 oz. Shaved Ribeye, Mozzarella Cheese, Korean Barbecue Sauce, Shaved Vegetables, Kewpie Mayo, Seeded Italian Roll, Crispy Idaho Fries

Smokin' Joe Burger

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

Birria Torta

Adobo Braised Beef, Griddled Cheese, Avocado Mash, Shaved White Onions, Fresh Cilantro, Seeded Italian Roll, House-Made Birria Dipping Sauce

Honey Parmesan Chicken

Pan-Seared Chicken Breast, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Parmesan Crisp, Baby Arugula, Griddled Tomato, Red Onion, Honey Mustard, Freshly Baked Brioche Bun

Finishers

Tavern Fish & Chips

Sam Adams' Lager-Battered Boston Cod, Crispy Idaho Fries, House-Made Cole Slaw, Fresh Dill Tartar Sauce, served with Chili Horseradish Aioli & Malt Vinegar

Classic Cheese Pizza

Plum Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella Cheese - V

Steak Frites

Grilled 10 oz. Marinated Flank Steak topped with Chimichurri Aioli & Fresh Herbs, served with Crispy Idaho Fries - GF

Margherita Pizza

Plum Tomato Sauce, Fresh Mozzarella Cheese, Fresh Basil - V

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

Tempura Cauliflower Bites, Bang Bang Dipping Sauce, Fresh-Cut Scallions - V / GFO

Tavern Pretzel Crullers

Three House-Made Soft Pretzels, Garlic Herb Butter & Beer Cheese Dipping Sauce - V

Tavern Nachos

Beer Cheese Sauce, Cheddar Jack Cheese, Grilled Corn & Black Bean Salsa, Pico de Gallo, Fresh Jalapeños, Avocado-Lime Sour Cream - V / GFO

Cheese Quesadilla

Cheddar Jack Cheese, Fresh Jalapeños, Grilled Corn & Black Bean Salsa, Pico de Gallo, Flour Tortilla - V

Tex-Mex Chicken Egg Rolls

11.5

Hand-Pulled Chicken, Grilled Corn & Black Bean Salsa, Cheddar Jack Cheese, Chipotle Ranch Dipping Sauce

Trio Fry Basket

Idaho & Sweet Potato Fries, Crispy Onion Straws, Chili Horseradish Aioli - V / GFO

Mac & Cheese Bites

8.5

Marinara Dipping Sauce - V

Fried Pickles

Crispy Pickle Spears, Chili Horseradish Aioli - V

Loaded Potato Bombs

Crispy Applewood Smoked Bacon & Cheddar Jack Cheese Stuffed Mashed Potato Bites, Scallion Sour Cream

Tavern Chicken Wings

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

Caesar

Romaine Lettuce, House-Made Caesar Dressing, Garlic Croutons, Shaved Parmesan Cheese - GFO

Southwest

Romaine Lettuce, Pico de Gallo, Grilled Corn & Black Bean Salsa, Cheddar Jack Cheese, Tortilla Strips, Buttermilk Ranch Dressing

Add Protein

The Wedge

Iceberg Lettuce Wedge, Grape Tomatoes, Red Onion, Blue Cheese Crumbles, Applewood Smoked Bacon Bits, Crispy Cherry Peppers, Gorgonzola Dressing - GFO

Tavern Cobb

Chopped Iceberg Lettuce, Grape Tomatoes, Red Onion Blue Cheese Crumbles, Applewood Smoked Bacon Bits, Sliced Hard Boiled Egg, Avocado Ranch Dressing - GF

Beet & Walnut

Braised Red Beets, Mixed Greens, Lemon Pistachio & Walnut Crunch, Goat Cheese Mousse, Lemon Poppy Seed Vinaigrette - GF / V

Burgers

Served with Crispy Idaho Fries & Chili Horseradish Aioli

2024 Delaware Burger Battle Critic's Choice Winner the Redemption Burger

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

Smokin' Joe

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

Side Substitutions

Chelsea Cheeseburger

Grilled 8 oz. Ground Chuck, Short Rib & Brisket Blend Patty, Beer-Braised Onions, Sharp White Cheddar, Freshly Baked Brioche Bun

The B.O.M.B.

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

Sandwiches

Served with Crispy Idaho Fries & Chili Horseradish Aioli

Honey Parmesan Chicken

Pan-Seared Chicken Breast, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Parmesan Crisp, Baby Arugula, Griddled Tomato, Red Onion, Honey Mustard, Freshly Baked Brioche Bun

Cajun Catfish

Crispy Catfish Fillet, Lettuce & Tomato, Smoked Paprika Remoulade, Freshly Baked Brioche Bun

Italian Pulled Pork

Slow-Roasted Pork Shoulder, Pepperoncini Peppers, Baby Arugula, Provolone Cheese & Garlic Parmesan Sauce, Seeded Italian Roll

Crispy Buffalo Chicken

Crispy Marinated Chicken Breast, Buffalo Sauce, House-Made Blue Cheese Dressing, Crispy Cherry Peppers, Freshly Baked Brioche Bun

Side Substitutions

Birria Torta

Adobo Braised Beef, Griddled Cheese, Avocado Mash, Shaved White Onions, Fresh Cilantro, Seeded Italian Roll, House-Made Birria Dipping Sauce

Bbq Mushroom & Jackfruit

BBQ Mushroom & Jackfruit Slow-Braised Mushrooms & Smoked Jackfruit, Chipotle-Maple BBQ Sauce, Vegan Cole Slaw & Pickles, Seeded Italian Roll - VEGAN

Santa Fe Steak

Grilled Marinated Flank Steak, Avocado Mash, Pepper Jack Cheese, Salsa Roja, Sliced Tomatoes & Baby Arugula, Seeded Italian Roll

Korean Barbecue Cheesesteak

8 oz. Shaved Ribeye, Mozzarella Cheese, Korean Barbecue Sauce, Shaved Vegetables, Kewpie Mayo, Seeded Italian Roll

Entrées

Southern Chicken & Biscuits

Southern Fried Chicken Breast & Homemade Biscuits topped with Peppercorn Gravy and Fresh Parsley served with Corn Maque Choux

Char Siu Salmon

Pan-Seared 7 oz. Salmon Fillet glazed with Char Siu Sauce over Butternut Squash Ravioli, Grilled Baby Bok Choy & Scallion Cream Sauce, topped with House-Made Chili

Tavern Fish & Chips

Sam Adams' Lager-Battered Boston Cod, Crispy Idaho Fries, House-Made Cole Slaw, Fresh Dill Tartar Sauce, served with Chili Horseradish Aioli & Malt Vinegar

Cajun Catfish & Grits

Crispy Catfish Fillet over Cheddar Grits with Blackened Vegetable Gravy, Fresh Parsley & Scallions

Steak Frites

Grilled 10 oz. Marinated Flank Steak topped with Chimichurri Aioli & Fresh Herbs, served with Crispy Idaho Fries - GF

Vegan Tofu Green Curry

Roasted Kennett Square Mushrooms over "Creamy" Risotto, English Peas & Fire-Roasted Tomatoes, topped with Vegetable Sofrito - GF / VEGAN

Brick Oven Pizza

Fresh Pizza Dough Made In-House Daily

Classic Cheese

Plum Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella Cheese - V

The Playhouse

Mild Italian Sausage Crumbles, Pesto Sauce, Roasted Red Peppers, Mozzarella & Provolone Cheese

The Grand

Roasted Garlic Sauce, Mozzarella Cheese, Parmesan Cheese, Provolone Cheese, Dried Oregano - V

Margherita

Plum Tomato Sauce, Fresh Mozzarella, Fresh Basil - V

The Queen

House-Smoked Chicken Breast, Whiskey BBQ Sauce, Fresh Jalapeños, Red Onions, Mozzarella & Cheddar Jack Cheese, Fresh-Cut Scallions

Add the Meats!

Bacon, Mild Italian Sausage, Pepperoni

Sides

Corn Maque Choux

GF / VEGAN

Crispy Idaho Fries

GF / V

Tavern Trio Fries

GFO / V

Cheddar Grits

GF / V

4-Cheese Mac & Cheese

Asparagus

GF / VEGAN

Sweet Potato Fries

GF / V

Jasmine Rice

House-Made Cole Slaw

GF / V

Butternut Squash Ravioli

Scallion Cream Sauce - V

Beverages

Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Schweppes Ginger Ale, Starry, Tropicana Lemonade

2.5

Pike Creek Roasterie Coffee

Shangri La Unsweetened Iced Tea

Abita Brewing Root Beer

Red Bull Energy Drink

S. Pellegrino Sparkling Water

Apple, Cranberry, Grapefruit, Orange, Pineapple Juice

2.5

Pike Creek Swiss Water Filtered Decaf

Mighty Leaf Assorted Hot Tea

3.5

Gosling's Ginger Beer

Acqua Panna Spring Water

Kid's Menu

Must be 10 years or younger.

Mains

Crispy Chicken Fingers

8.95

Three Chicken Fingers, crispy French Fries, Choice of Dipping Sauce & Kid's Drink

Grilled Cheese

8.95

Two Slices of Brioche Griddled with American Cheese, Crispy French Fries & Kid's Drink

Cheese Pizza

9.95

Applesauce & Kid's Drink

Cheeseburger

8.95

Grilled 4 oz. Burger with American Cheese, Crispy French Fries & Kid's Drink

Mac-N-Cheese

7.95

Chelsea 4-Cheese Mac-N-Cheese, Applesauce & Kid's Drink

Pepperoni Pizza

11.95

Applesauce & Kid's Drink

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