Restaurants, Diners, Cafe's, Grills & Inns
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| The many businesses of 110 S. West Street | • 1836-Harlan & Hollingsworth • 2001-04-01---2005 Back Stage Café • 2005 08-17---2008 Conley Wards • 2008-03-26---2010 C. W. Harborside • 2010-07-06---2018 FireStone Roasting House • 2018-04-28- Docklands Riverfront |
YES |
| The many businesses of 729 Union Street |
• The Tub - 1950-1980 During this time, "The Tub" was originally a self-service launderette • Cantina - 1980-1998 • Dave's World -1998 • Kokopelli's Bar & Grille 1998-2000 • Hot Tamales Bar & Grille 2000-2005 • Straight Jackets Comedy Club - 2000-2006 • Pomodoro Ristorante Italiano - 2006-2011 • Pizzapazza - 2012-2014 • Bella Luna Ristorante - 2015-2017 • Strauss Bar & Eatery - 2017 • Stone Oven - 2017- |
Yes |
| 1101 Restaurant | 1101 West Street | Yes |
| 2020 Naamans Road Restaurants that have occupied this location NOTE: The story of King Gambrinus, that once occupied a space in front of the restaurants here, will be covered elsewhere on this site. |
• Brownie's - 1937 to 1938 • Cedar Inn - 1938 to 1961 • Kings Inn Tavern - 1962 to 1970 • vacant 1971 • The Inn - 1972 to 1975 • Smugglers Inn - 1975 to 1977. The name was changed to Old Admiral's Inn to avoid infringing on the trademark of a chain of restaurants. • Old Admiral's Inn - 1977 to 1988 • Harry's Savoy Grill - 1988 to present |
Yes |
| 2209 Concord Pike, Fairfax Shopping Center | • Colony House, Opened 1951-1953 • Later, Fairfax Restaurant, Lou "Pop" Shivone, owner, 1953-1963 • Ginas Fairfax Restaurant, 1963-1968 • Campari, 1969-1970 • Tower of London, English Restaurant, 1970-1973 • Seafood Den, 1973-1974 • Ro Mel's, Romel's Inn, 1974-1998 • La Tolteca, 1999-2018, Closed due to insect infestation, relocated to 4147 Concord Pike. |
Yes |
| 2605 Philadelphia Pike (The location of several restaurants) |
• 1953-1957 American Legion, R. C. du Pont Post • 1957-1960 Fabian's Restaurant • 1960-1963 Pillar's • 1964 Captain Earl's • 1964-1970 Coach & Four • 1970-1971 Picciotti's North • 1972-1973 Farmhouse Restaurant • 1973-1977 Skip Wright's Coach House • 1977-1979 The New Coach House • 1980-1999 The Coach House • 1999-2002 Claymont Diner • 2002-2003 The Coach House • 2003-2009 Crerand Ale House • 2009-2012 Bourbon Street Grill • 2013 Destroyed by fire |
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| 5 O'Clock Diner | 2nd & Shipley Streets Opened in 1952 |
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| A. & C. Restaurant | 500 Delaware Avenue | Yes |
| Ackie's Cafe | 219 W. 8th Street | Yes |
| Acropolis Diner | Concord Pike | Yes |
| Adolph's Cafe | 506 Maryland Avenue | Yes |
| Airport Inn | DuPont Parkway | Yes |
| Alexander's Seafare | Branmar Plaza | Yes |
| Alfredo's | 1208-1210 Market Street | Yes |
| Alley Restaurant, The | 1206 N. Union Street | Yes |
| Alyson's Restaurant | • Newark • Kirkwood Highway Once known as "Chicken + Pizza" |
Yes |
| Alpine Room (aka Golden Greek Alpine Room) | 835 King Street Open 1956-1979 |
Yes |
| American Bar & Grill | 700 King Street, Radisson Hotel Opened 1987 |
Yes |
| Andreoli's Cafe | 522 W. 2nd Street | Yes |
| Angles Restaurant | Basin Road Plaza | Yes |
| Annone, Pasquale Lunch Room | 603 Lincoln Street | Yes |
| Anthony's | 805-807 Shipley Street, and 913 Shipley Street, 2000-2001 Previously, Shipley Grill (q.v.) |
Yes |
| Anthony's Restaurant/Pub | 1000 Churchmans Road, 1986-1992 Later, short-lived Metro Grille (1993-1995), then Michael's (1995) |
Yes |
| Antonio's Cafe | 200 W. 9th Street, New Castle | Yes |
| Arner's | 215 DuPont Highway Later The Legend |
Yes |
| Arsenal on the Green Restaurant | New Castle, -1980 | Yes |
| Ashby's Clam Bar | 3801 Kennett Pike Formerly The Polo Club |
Yes |
| ATC (Air Transport Command) | 121 N. DuPont Highway, New Castle | Yes |
| Attilio See Ristorante Attilio |
Yes | |
| B & G Restaurant | operated by Jack Green, 1944 • 3006 Governor Printz Boulevard • 2110 New Road, Elsmere, 1951 |
Yes |
| B & O Restaurant/Lunch Counter | 1707 Delaware Avenue Owner, Theodore Toufanides, opened it in 1920 and in 1928, he relocated to 1616 Delaware Avenue. John Constantinou bought the restaurant in 1950. |
Yes |
| Back Burner | Hockessin Corner Old Lancaster Pike & Mill Creek Road, Hockessin, 1980- |
Yes |
| Backstage Café | 110 S. West Street The first restaurant to occupy the old Harlan & Hollingsworth building |
Yes |
| Ball's, Sports Bar & Restaurant | 916 Orange Street | Yes |
| Bar-H-Chuck House | Route 40, North East, MD | Yes |
| Bar-B-Q Cellar | 404 E. 7th Street | Yes |
| Barn Door | 845 Tatnall Street | Yes |
| Barnaby's Seafood House | Newark & Chadds Ford | Yes |
| Beeches Restaurant | 748 E Chestnit Hill Road | Yes |
| Beefy's | • DuPont Highway • Kirkwood Highway |
Yes |
| Beijing House Restaurant | 618 Union Street, 1994-1996 Formerly Ming Gardens Restaurant, 1987-1991 Future Dead President's Pub |
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| Bella Luna | 2016 Union Street | Yes |
| Benny's Cafe | 519 East 4th Street | Yes |
| Bernell's Restaurant | 522 S. Market Street, 1979-1982 Formerly 'The Ranch House', 1966-1974 |
Yes |
| Bernie's Tavern | 10 E. 2nd Street | Yes |
| Berry's | Governor Printz Blvd & Miller Road, Claymont | Yes |
| Betty & Bob's Restaurant | Delaware Avenue & Jackson | Yes |
| Birmingham Grill | US Rts. 1 & 202 1948-1995 In 1995, the diner itself was moved to Lake Tahoe, CA. |
Yes |
| Black Cat Tea Room | State Road | Yes |
| Bluebird Inn | DuPont Highway, Minquadale | Yes |
| Blue Bore Inn | Miller Road, Arden | Yes |
| Blue Hen Luncheonette | 4th & Monroe Streets, opened 1937, closed 1952(?) | Yes |
| Blue Lantern Restaurant | Opened in mid-1970s 4303 Kirkwood Highway In 1981, The Hunter's Den purchased the business |
Yes |
| Blue Lantern Restaurant | 9th & Tatnall Streets | Yes |
| Blue Moon Restaurant | 919 Orange Street | Yes |
| Bomba's Buffet | De-La-Warr Motel, DuPont Highway | Yes |
| Bon-Bon | Rt. 40, Pennsgrove, NJ | Yes |
| BonFire, The | 323 Delaware Avenue (& West Street) 1964 to 1968 |
Yes |
| Bourbon Street Grill | Formerly, Crerand Ale House, 2009-2012 See 2605 Philadelphia Pike |
Yes |
| Bourbon Street Cafè | 105 Kirkwood Square, Kirkwood Highway, Milltown | Yes |
| Brandywine Club | Routes 1 & 202, Chadds Ford, PA Opened 1975, closed 1983 Previous location of the Continental Safari (q.v.) |
Yes |
| Brandywine Diner | Northeast Boulevard | Yes |
| Britts Pub | 914 Orange Street (Lower level Copper Kettle) | Yes |
| Brown Derby | 7010 Covernor Printz Blvd | Yes |
| Brownie's | 1937 to 1938, 2020 Naamans Road | Yes |
| Brownie's Tavern | New Castle Avenue | Yes |
| Buckley's Tavern | 5812 Kennett Pike, Centerville | Yes |
| Burgundy Grill | 1330 King Street | Yes |
| Bush's Crab House | 1204 Centerville Road Behind Steve's |
Yes |
| Butch's Cafe | 106-108 W. 7th Street | Yes | C. W. Harborside | 110 S. West Street The third restaurant to occupy the old Harlan & Hollingsworth building |
Yes |
| Cactus Bar & Grill | 4723 Concord Pike Village | Yes |
| Cafe Grande | Opposite Pennsylvania Station | Yes |
| Cafe Riviera | Concord Mall, 1981-2020 | Yes |
| Campari's | See 2209 Concord Pike, Fairfax Shopping Center | |
| Captain Earl's | 1964 See 2605 Philadelphia Pike |
Yes |
| Captain's Log | 114 Delaware Street, New Castle | Yes |
| Casa Mia | Concord Pike | Yes |
| Catherine Rooney's Irish Pub & Restaurant | Opened in 2002 1616 Delaware Avenue Formerly, Constantinou's House Of Beef |
Yes |
| Cave, The | 1700 W 14th Street | Yes |
| Cedar Inn, Inc | 1938-1961 2020 Naamans Road |
Yes |
| Central Restaurant | 826 Market Street, a fire destroyed the building in 1961 | Yes |
| Chadds Ford Inn | US Rt. 1 Dates back to 1703 |
Yes |
| Chadwick's Emporium | 916 Orange Street, 1983-1984, open for 18 months Previously, Copper Kettle 1960-1982 Later: • Tequilas Mexican 1985-1987 • Veterans Sports Bar 1991-1992 • Porters 1992-1993 • Scuba 1993-1994 • Churchill's 1996- |
Yes |
| Chateau Restaurant | 154 N. DuPont Highway | Yes |
| Chanticleer Restaurant | 8th & Union Streets | Yes |
| Charcoal Pit | • Concord Pike, opened in 1956 and enlarged in 1957 • Boxwood Shopping Center, Maryland Avenue, 1959 • Pike Creek Bowling Center, 1988 • Route 40, Bear, Delaware, 1991 • Main Street, Newark, 2000 • Kirkwood Highway & Greenbank Road, 2000 |
Yes |
| Chef's Diner | Opened in 1958 316 S. Maryland Avenue |
Yes |
| Chet's Restaurant | 203-205 W. 8th Street A grease fire in the kitchen occured on opening day, September 1957 Formerly known as Jimmy's Restaurant |
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| ChesDel Diner | Opened 1979, closed 2018 Constructed from two diners. One, the Country Girl Diner (q.v.) from Wilmington and the second, the Viking Diner (q.v.) from Hare's Corner, New Castle. |
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| Chicken Holiday | 1112 New Road, Elsmere | Yes |
| Christy's Restaurant | US Rts. 1 & 202 Theodore Christy opened 1929. Early 1960s, it became Crossroads |
Yes |
| Chuck Wagon | • 4301 Kirkwood Highway, 1952-1982 Followed by: • Remington's, 1987-1990 • Jordan's Restaurant, 1992-1993 • Zia's Pastaria, 1993-1994 • Italian Bistro, 1994-2007 • Applebee's Restaurant, 2008-current Chuck Wagon Reunion, 2009 Photos |
Yes Reunion Photos |
| Churchill's Beef & Beer | 916 N. Orange Street, 1996- Previous, • Copper Kettle 1960-1982 • Chadwicks 1983-1984 (q.v.) • Tequilas Mexican 1985-1987 • Veterans Sports Bar 1991-1992 • Porters 1992-1993 • Scuba 1993-1994 |
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| City Limits Restaurant | 1986-1988 3301 Lancaster Pike, The Cannery |
Yes |
| Claymont Diner | 1999-2002 See 2605 Philadelphia Pike |
Yes |
| Club 14 | 1801 W 14th Street, 1951- See Kid Shelleen's |
Yes |
| Coach House Restaurant | 1980-1999 - Returned 2002-2003 See 2605 Philadelphia Pike |
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| Coach 'N Four | Open 1964 - 1970 See 2605 Philadelphia Pike |
Yes |
| Coffee Shop, The | 2605 Philadelphia Pike | Yes |
| Columbus Inn | 2216 Pennsylvania Avenue Dating back to 1890, when the first liquor license was applied; it changed ownership several times. In 1953, it was bought by David Stockwell, an antique dealer. It was once thought to become an apartment house, a restaurant and a bowling alley. In 1955, it was sold to S. & S. Builders, headed by Wallace Sezna, with plans to turn it into a restaurant. In 1985, a fire caused enough damage to close the restaurant for several months. It closed in 2007, only to be purchased in 2009 by the Capano family and remodeled into what it is today. |
Yes |
| Colombo's | 421 Shipley Street | Yes |
| Colony House | See 2209 Concord Pike, Fairfax Shopping Center | |
| Comegy's Oyster House | 919 Shiplet Street | Yes |
| Concord Diner | 2904 Concord Pike @ McDaniel Heights | Yes |
| Confetti Restaurant & Bar | Independence Mall, Concord Pike, 1990- Former location of H.A. Winston |
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| Conley-Wards | 110 E. West Street, Riverfront The second restaurant to occupy the old Harlan & Hollingsworth building |
Yes |
| Constantinou's House Of Beef | 1616 Delaware Avenue Originally called B & O Restaurant, John Constantinou bought the restaurant in 1950. In 1960, he renamed it Constaninou's House of Prime Ribs. John died in 1962 and his son George took over. George, renamed it to Constaninou's House of Beef and later to Constaninou's House of Beef & Seafood. In the 1970s, he added two additional dining rooms and created the nightclub George's Next Door from the old Cann, Inc. printing business. Due to health problems from spending long days at his business, he sold the restaurant in 1986 to the Jet Group. The Jet Group itself, filed for bankruptcy in 1993 and closed the business. |
Yes |
| Copper Kettle | • 204 W. 10th Street, owned by the Leounes family, opened in 1956. Later relocated to 916 Orange Street. William Brittingham took over the business in 1977 but his business went bankrupt in 1982 |
Yes |
| Cosmos Diner | John Alexopoulos opened it in 1981 316 S. Maryland Avenue |
Yes |
| Country Girl Diner | 713 Lancaster Avenue (Front Street @ Maryland Avenue) Opened in 1956. Earl Lester bought the Country Girl Diner (q.v) and moved it in 1977 to his farm and combined it with the old Viking Diner (q.v), which became the front section of the ChesDel Restaurant on the north-bound US 13, just south of the St. Georges Bridge. |
Yes |
| Coyote Café | 1801 Lancaster Avenue, 1989-1994 Previously Del Rose II, Delle Donnes and Remedios |
Yes |
| C.R. Hooligan's | 1616 Delaware Avenue, Trolley Square Opened 2006-2014 |
Yes |
| Crab Shack | Du Pont Highway | Yes |
| Crerand Ale House | Opened 2004, closed 2009 Formerly The Coach House 2605 Philadelphia Pike |
Yes |
| Crisconi Oyster Bar | 835 King Street, opened January 1951 Formerly known as the New York Oyster Bar |
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| Cross Roads Diner | State Road, Rt 40 & Rt 13 1951-1965; later Pinero Restaurant (q.v.) |
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| Crossroads Restaurant | 4579 Kirkwood Highway, 2001-2020 Previous locatation of Howard Johnson's, 1964-2001 |
Yes |
| Crossroads Restaurant | Rt 896, Village of New London, Newark | Yes |
| Crossroads Restaurant | US Rts. 1 & 202 Previously, Christy's Restaurant |
Yes |
| Crystal Cafe | 701 N Union Street, 1944 Later, to be called Palas, q.v. |
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| Crystal Inn | Graylyn Shopping Center, Marsh & Silverside Roads | Yes |
| Cully's | 403 Philadelphia Pike | Yes |
| Cuisines | 200 Wilmington Chester Pike | Yes |
| Cynthia's Restaurant | 2006 Pennsylvania Avenue, -1997 Later, Casa D'Amici, 1997- |
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| D & L Seafood House | 3734 Kirkwood Highway | Yes |
| Dan Dee Restaurant | 30th & Gov. Printz Blvd. Milk Bar opened 1948 Drive-In opened 1951 |
Yes |
| Davey Jones Locker | 2800 Pennsylvania Avenue | Yes |
| David Finney Inn | 216 Delaware Streets Dates back to 1685 Opened 1985, closed 2000 Reopened again in 2001 as The David Finney Inn, closed 2005 • Chef's Table opened 2005, closed 2007 • Watermark Tavern open 2008, closed 2008 • Jack's Bistro opened 2010, closed mid-2010s • Sonora opened in 2019 |
Yes |
| Dead Presidents Restaurant | 618 Union Street, 1997- | Yes |
| Deep Blue Bar & Grill | 111 W. 11th Street Opened 1998, renamed Tonic Bar & Grille, 2015 |
Yes |
| Deer Head Hot Dogs | • 621 Shipley Street (1935-1969) • 703 Orange Street (1969-2001) • 3301 Lancaster Pike, Cannery (1981-2010) • 1902 W. 6th Street • 3730 Kirkwood Highway • 1011 S. College Avenue • 204 W. 10th Street • 620 Maryland Avenue (1964-) • Dewey Beach |
Yes |
| Deer Park Inn | Newark | Yes |
| Delaware Dining Room | State Roads, Rt. 13 & Rt. 49 | Yes |
| Delaware Lunch | 104 W 10th Street | |
| Del Collo | 500 N. Union Strteet | Yes |
| Del Grosso Restaurant | Opened in 1933, closed in 1973 802 N. Union Street |
Yes |
| Del Haven Cafe | 925 Orange Street, open for 36 years | Yes |
| Delle Donne's | 1801 Lancaster Avenue, 1979-1980 Charlie D's Disco was downstairs Previously Remedio's |
Yes |
| Del Rose Restaurant | 1707 Delaware Avenue | Yes |
| Del Rose II Restaurant | 1801 Lancaster Avenue, 1982-1988 Previously Delle Donnes and Remedios |
Yes |
| Deluxe Luncheonette | E. Main Street, Newark | |
| Deptula’s | Lancaster Avenue & Harrison Street | |
| DiNardo's | 405 N. Lincoln Streets, 1941-1999 | Yes |
| Ding-Ho Restaurant | 615 Shipley Street | Yes |
| Dino's Restaurant | 217 W 9th Street | Yes |
| Docklands Riverfront | 110 S. West Street The fifth restaurant to occupy the old Harlan & Hollingsworth building |
Yes |
| Dog House | • 1200-1202 DuPont Highway, opened 1952 • Concord Pike, opened 1964, closed 1979 |
Yes |
| Drummer's Table | Price Bowling Lanes Kirkwood Highway & Prices Corner |
Yes |
| Duke's | Christiana Mall | Yes |
| Dutch Diner | Hare's Corner, New Castle, 1972- Formerly the Viking Diner |
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| Dutch Tavern | 3125 New Castle Avenue | Yes |
| Dutch Village Diner | Yes | |
| Eagle Lounge | 106 W. 10th Street | Yes |
| Eagle Restaurant | 9th & Shipley Streets | Yes |
| Eagle's Nest Restaurant | Pike Creek Valley at the Country Club | Yes |
| Earl's Diner | Northeast Boulevard | Yes |
| Eating Post | 1200 Pulaski Highway, Rt 40, 1954-1998 | Yes |
| Eclipse Restaurant | 1020 N Union Street | |
| Ed's Newport Diner | 101 W. Market Street, Newport | Yes |
| Eddies | 801 E 7th Street | Yes |
| Efes Diner & Restaurant | 800 N. DuPont Highway | Yes |
| Embassy | Lovering Avenue (see Gallucchio's) | |
| Embassy Delicatessen | 3 E. 4th Street | Yes |
| Embers | 1208 Market Street | Yes |
| English Grill | 913 Market Street, 1946-1968 Sold to Lewis Stat, owner of 1101 Restaurant (q.v.), 1964 In 1968, Lewis Stat sold it to Robert Piana, owner of Piana Caterers and rename it to Piana Grill. The Piana Grill was briefly renamed La Dolce Vita but closed in 1977. The building was demolished in 1979. |
Yes |
| Enright's Restaurant | 605 Shipley Street | Yes |
| Essex Restaurant | • 8th & Orange Streets • 219 W. 8th Street (relocated late 1980s) |
Yes |
| Evergreen, The | 703 Concord Avenue | Yes |
| Evergreen Cafe, see 'Bernie's Tavern' | 10 E. 2nd Street | |
| Fabian's Restaurant | Opened 1957, closed 1960 See 2605 Philadelphia Pike |
Yes |
| Fagans Soda Grille | 1701 Union Street | Yes |
| Fairfax Restaurant | See 2209 Concord Pike, Fairfax Shopping Center | Yes |
| Far East Restaurant | 219 W 8th Street | Yes |
| Far East Tea Garden | 207 W 9th Street | Yes |
| Farmhouse Restaurant | Opened 1972, closed 1973 See 2605 Philadelphia Pike |
Yes |
| Farmer 'N Dell Restaurant | • 1800 Naamans Road, destroyed by fire to later become Alyson's, now a sport's gym • US Rt. 202 • Price's Corner • Rt. 40, Glasgow |
Yes |
| Fiorentino's Cafe Restaurant | 405 N. Lincoln Street, 1939-1941 | Yes |
| Firestone Roasting House | 110 S. West Street The fourth restaurant to occupy the old Harlan & Hollingsworth building |
Yes |
| First State Diner | Front Street @ Maryland Avenue Until the late 1950s, then it was the Country Girl Diner The Country Girl Diner was moved in 1979 and became the front section of the ChesDel Restaurant on the north-bound US 13, just south of the St. Georges Bridge. |
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| Five O'Clock Diner | 10 W. 2nd Steet | |
| Fork & Cork | 1801 Lancaster Avenue, 1995-1996, foreclosure auction Previously Coyote, Del Rose II, Delle Donnes and Remedios |
Yes |
| Fox Point Grille | Lea Blvd. | |
| Front Porch Restaurant | 232 Philadelphia Pike, Bellefonte, 1980-2003 Destroyed by fire. Previously, The Pump House |
Yes |
| From's Restaurant | Prices Corner, Kirkwood Highway Became Kirkwood Inn, 1955 |
Yes |
| Frostop Drive-Inn Restaurant | Formerly Gibson's 1809 Kirkwood Highway |
Yes |
| Fulton House | Formerly Perry's Tavern Concord Pike |
Yes |
| G & G (Gus & Gus) Restaurant | 2012 Market Streets, 1938- 1952 |
Yes |
| Gallucchio's | Lovering Avenue (see Embassy) 1709 Lovering Avenue -1985 3301 Lancaster Avenue, The Cannery |
Yes |
| Gamiel Brothers | 13-17 E 7th Street | Yes |
| Garden Restaurant | Union Street at 2nd Street | Yes |
| Gateway Restaurant | DuPont Highway | Yes |
| Gene's Cafe | 105 W 7th Street | Yes |
| George's Next Door See 'Taverns, Bars, Pubs' |
Delaware Avenue | YES |
| George's Restaurant | Rt 40 & Landing Road, Elkton, MD | Yes |
| Gepetto's Restaurant | Broom Street & Maryland Avenue | Yes |
| Gerardo's Pizza Restaurant | • 111 W. 8th Street, 1983- • 104-106 N. Union Street • 114 N. Union Street, 1984- |
Yes |
| Giordano's Restaurant | 114 N. Union Street, 1978-1984 | Yes |
| Glasgow Arms Restaurant | Rts. 896 & 40 | Yes |
| Gina's Fairfax Restaurant | See 2209 Concord Pike, Fairfax Shopping Center | |
| Golden Greek Alpine Room Restaurant | 835 King Street, 1956-1979 | |
| Golden Point | Kirkwood Highway | |
| Govatos | 403 Market Street (1894-1914) 8th & Market Streets (1910-2020) 3013 Lancaster Avenue (1975-1979) 3101 Concord Pike & Silverside Road (Talleyville Shopping Center) (1979-2024) |
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| Governor Printz Diner/Inn | 7010 Governor Printz Boulevard, 1953-1960 | Yes |
| Grabowski’s | ||
| Grecian Diner | Marina Klezaras opened it in late 1940s U.S. 13, south of Hares Corner |
Yes |
| Green Frog | 114 Delaware Street, Old New Castle Closed in 1996 |
Yes |
| Green Room, The The Pappas Hotel |
5 E 4th Street | Yes |
| Grey Fox Restaurant & Pub | 2667 Kirkwood Highway, 2005-2010 Later, Argilla Brewing Company, 2012 |
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| Grill Room, Hotel du Pont | Yes | |
| Ground Round Restaurant | • 1101 Philadelphia Pike • 801 S. College Avenue & Chestnut Hill Road, 1979- |
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| H. A. Winston | • 1601 Concord PIke, Independence Mall, 1977- • Grainery Station, 100 Elkton Road, Newark, 1978-1986 |
Yes |
| Hammeles Pub | 1008 Wilmington Avenue (Kirkwood Highway) | |
| Hank's Place | Rt. 1, Chadds Ford | |
| Hank's Place | Rt. 40 | |
| Harmony Cafe | 5 E 4th Street | Yes |
| Harry's Savoy Grill | 2020 Naamans Road | Yes |
| Harry's Seafood Grill | 101 S Market Street, Riverfront | Yes |
| Harvest House | Concord Mall | Yes |
| Harvey's Diner | Opened in 1955 316 S. Maryland Avenue |
Yes |
| Haywood's Restaurant | 2006 Market Streets, 1929-1955 | |
| Hearns Restaurant | 2008 Market Street | Yes |
| Hein's Plaid Room | Hosted by the Hein brothers, formerly of The Black Cat 803 N Union Street |
Yes |
| Helen's Cafe | 215-217 E. Front Street, -1980 | Yes |
| Helen's Cafe | 1025 Chestnut Street | Yes |
| Helen's Sausage House | US Route 13 | Yes |
| Hi Ho Tavern | 2 West Market Street, Newport Later, James Street Tavern |
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| Hickory House | 154 N. DuPont Highway | Yes |
| Hidden Hearth | 270 Main Street, Newark | |
| HOB Tea Room, The | Delaware Trust Building | Yes |
| Holiday Inn | 1843 Marsh Road | Yes |
| Holly Oak House | 1312 Philadelphia Pike | Yes |
| Hollywood Diner | Concord Avenue and Market Street Later moved to U.S. 40 between Glasgow and Elkton, MD |
Yes |
| Holts Quick Lunch | 5 E. 4th Street | Yes |
| Hop, The | 4542 Kirkwood Highway | Yes |
| Horn & Hardarts Restaurant | Merchandise Mart | Yes |
| Horne's Crown Room | 1110 S College Avenue & Rt 896 | Yes |
| Hotel DuPont Cafeteria and Soda Shop | Hotel DuPont | Yes |
| Hotel Rodney | Rainbow Room 12th & Market Streets |
Yes |
| Howard Johnson's | • Gov. Printz Boulevard, Edge Moor, Opened 1941 • Hare's Corner, DuPont Boulevard, Opened 1942 • Fairfax, Concord Pike, opened in 1956 • Kirkwood Highway & Limestone Road, opened in 1960 |
Yes |
| Hoxter's | 1801 W. 14th Street, 1981-1983 • See Kid Shelleen's |
Yes |
| Hughie McCorkle's | 8 E 2nd Street | Yes |
| Hugo's Inn | US Rt. 1, Kennett Square, 1969-2007 | Yes |
| Hummingbird to Mars | 1616 Delaware Avenue, 2009- | |
| Hunter Cafeteria | Delaware Trust Building, 1955-1980 | Yes |
| Hunter's Den | 3517 Kirkwood Highway Opened in 1981 at the old Blue Lantern location, 4303 Kirkwood Highway. Relocated to Old Capitol Trail in 1990 when Kirkwood Highway was widened. |
Yes |
| Ibach's | 1801 W. 14th Street, 1934-1950 See Kid Shelleen's |
Yes |
| Ideal Diner | Operated 1948-1960 4 E 4th Street Operated as the Broker's Realty Exchange business for a short time. The diner was demolished in the early 2000s. |
Yes |
| Il Pescatore | 1450 Kirkwood Highway | Yes |
| Imperial Inn | Concord Pike, 1983- | Yes |
| Inn, The | 1972-1976 2020 Naamans Road |
Yes |
| Ironhill Brewing & Restaurant | Newark (1996) and Wilmington Riverfront (2003) | Yes |
| Ivystone Restaurant | 4542 Kirkwood Highway | Yes |
| Ivy Tea Room | John Wanamaker's | Yes |
| Jack Lundy's Satellite Room | Lundy sold his business in 1983 202 W. 2nd Street, 1953- 3604 Miller Road Shopping Center, 1959-1987 |
Yes |
| Jackie Horner's Cafe | 631 Jefferson Street | Yes |
| Jackson Inn | Previously, Conestoga Inn, aka, "Two-Mile Inn" 101 DuPont Road |
Yes |
| James Street Tavern | 2 West Market Street, Newport Previously, the Hi-Ho Tavern |
Yes |
| Jasmine Restaurant | 3618 Concord Pike, 2003- | |
| Jay Hurley's Cafe Continental | 3031 New Castle Avenue | Yes |
| Jerry's Drive-In | Du Pont Parkway | Yes |
| Jerry's Kirkwood Inn | Kirkwood Highway & Newport Gap Pike | Yes |
| Jessops Tavern & Colonmial Restaurant | Previously the Green Frog 114 Delaware Street, Old New Castle |
Yes |
| Jimmie's Cafe | 3050 New Castle Avenue | Yes |
| Jimmy's Diner | Jimmy Copoulos opened it in the 1950s Main Street, Newark - Closed in 2008 |
Yes |
| Jimmy's Restaurant | 203-205 W. 8th Street, 1946-1948, then moved to 310 Walnut Street Later operated as Chet's Restaurant |
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| Jimmy's Restaurant | 703 Philadelphia Pike | |
| John L's Cafe | S. Heald Street | |
| Johnny's Cafe | 215 N Van Buren Street | Yes |
| Johnson's Tea Room | Marsh Road | Yes |
| Katie's Restaurant | 1936-2014 1800 W. 6th Street Silvio Spiezio bought a tap room and made it into an Italian Restaurant. In 1945, he sold it to the Fugilino family who sold it to two schoolteachers in 1977. Two years later, they sold it to Katie's Restaurant, Inc., founded by several Wilmington businessmen. In 1985, it was sold to William and Cynthia Bartoshesky. Later, it was also the location for Wings To Go At Katie's and C.J. Barts. In 2014, the building was demolished for new townhouses. |
Yes |
| Kelley's | St. George's | |
| Kelly's Logan House | 1701 Delaware Avenue, 1864- In the 1880's, William Mahler was the proprietor John D. Kelly purchased the Logan House in 1889. Kelly was a wellknowned businessman who was involved in hotel's and catering. He renovated the building to include nineteen furnished sleeping rooms. For a short time in the mid-1930s, Walt Poirier was involved in the business before opening his own restaurants, curb service snd drive-ins (Spic 'N Span). |
Yes |
| Kenny Rogers Roasters Restaurant | • Concord Pike, opened and closed in less than a year • Rt 40, Bear • Meadowowood Shoppinf Center, Kirkwood Highway |
Yes |
| Kent Manor Inn | 1051 S. Market Street | Yes |
| Kid Shelleens | 1801 W. 14th Street, 1984- Previously: • Hoxter's, 1981-1983 • The Station, 1978 • Nu-Inn, 1970-1976 • Martins Steak House, 1960-1970 • Club 14, 1951- • Ibach's, 1934-1950 |
Yes |
| Kings Inn Tavern | 2020 Naamans Road, 1962-1970 See 2020 Naamans Road above |
Yes |
| Kirkwood Inn | Prices Corner, 3403 Kirkwood Highway Opened 1955, formerly From's Restaurant John & Fred Gamiel, managers. Gamiels also operate Gamiel Brothers, 13-17 E 7th Street |
Yes |
| Kirkwood Kitchen | Meadowood Shopping Center, Kirkwood Highway | Yes |
| Knucklehead's Saloon | 1206-1210 Washington Street, 1991-1993 | |
| Kooma Sushi & Lounge Bar | 400 Justison Street, Riverfront, 2009-2016 | Yes |
| Korner Diner | Main Street, Newark | Yes |
| Kozy Corner Restaurant | 426 Delaware Avenue, later at 906 Union Street. Fouinded in 1922 by John Vouras and Pete Laskaris. John's son Nick took over the business after his fathers death in 1964. The original location was raised in 1984 to make way for the Sheraton Suites. The Union Street location opened in 1993. |
Yes |
| La Casa Pasta | Rt. 896 & Four Seasons Parkway | Yes |
| La Dolce Vita | 913 Market Street, 1977 Previously, The English Grill and most recently, Piane's Grill |
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| La-Guitar-Blu | Rt 40, Bear | Yes |
| Lamberti's Cucina | • 1300 Centerville Road • 514 Philadelphia Pike |
Yes |
| Lambros | Continental Gardens, Phidelphia Pike & Harvey Road | Yes |
| Lamplighter's Inn | 44th & Market Streets | Yes |
| LaRocca Italian Restaurant | Fairfax Shopping Center | Yes |
| La Tolteca | See 2209 Concord Pike, Fairfax Shopping Center | |
| Lenape Inn | Rt 52, Pennsylvania | Yes |
| Leonard's Steak Shop | 220 Union Street | |
| Leoune's Town Talk | 211 W 11th Street, 1950-1983 | Yes |
| Linden Grill | Linden & Jackson Streets | |
| Little Anthony's | 729 Philadelphia Pike | Yes |
| Lloyd's | 701 Monroe Street | Yes |
| Lobster Shanty | Rt. 13, New Castle | Yes |
| Logan House See Kelley's Logan House |
1701 Delaware Avenue | |
| Lone Star Steakhouse | 113 S DuPont Highway | Yes |
| Longhorn Ranch Restaurant | US Rt. 1, Glen Mills, PA | Yes |
| Lucilles Restaurant | 3000 Market Street | Yes |
| Loump's Kirkwood Diner | Kirkwood Highway @ Newport Gap Pike | Yes |
| Lynnhaven Inn | 154 N. DuPont Highway | Yes |
| M & M Restaurant, Inc. | New Castle County Airport | Yes |
| Madeline's Restaurant | 531 N. DuPont Street, 1961-2014 | Yes |
| Majestic Diner | Also known as the Trolley Car Diner Delaware Avenue & Tatnall Street East Third Street @ Market Street |
Yes |
| Marconi Restaurant | 1900 Lancaster Avenue Opened 1944, closed 1985 Reopened as Ristorante Attilio, 1985 |
Yes |
| Marina's Italian Restaurant | Merchants Square | |
| Martelli's Italian Restaurant | Branmar Plaza, Marsh & Silverside Roads | |
| Marshall's | Merchandise Mart | Yes |
| Martin's Steak House | 1801 W. 14th Street, 1960-1970 | Yes |
| Mary's Kountry Kitchen | 222 Main Street, Stanton, 1976- Formerly Michael's Restaurant |
Yes |
| Mascagni Restaurant | 219 W 7th Street | Yes |
| Mayfield House | 1620 Marsh Road, opened 1959, now a Citizen's Bank 1810 Philadelphia Pike, closed in 1972; now a pool management company Two fires occurred at the Mayfield House; one in 1960 and another in 1963. |
Yes |
| McGlynn's Pub & Restaurant | 8 Polly Drummond Shopping Center, 1983- Previously Polly Drummond Ale House, 1972-1983 |
Yes |
| McSpaddens Restaurant | 1101 Philadelphia Pike | Yes |
| MaxiLuna | 2000 Pennsylvania Avenue | Yes |
| Memories Restaurant | 4712 Limestone Road, Pike Creek Shopping Center | Yes |
| Mendenhall Inn | Rt. 52, 1971-1973 | Yes |
| Merrie House | Tri-State Mall | Yes |
| Michaels | 1000 Churchmans Road, 1992- Previously Anthony's, 1989-1992 |
Yes |
| Michaels' Restaurant | 222 Main Street, Staton, 1975-1976 Later, Mary's Kountry Kitchen, 1976-, q.v. |
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| Michaels' Restaurant | 701 King Street | |
| Midtown Grill | 9 E. 4th Street, 1950- | Yes |
| Ming Gardens Restaurant | 618 Union Street, 1987-1991 Future Beijing House Restaurant, 1994-1996 Dead President's Pub |
Yes |
| Mirage | 100 Elkton Road, 1989- Previous location of H.A. Winston |
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| Mitchell's Restaurant | Market Street at 2nd Street | Yes |
| Monferoni's Sandwich Shop | 1208-1210 Market Street | Yes |
| Moorish Room | 102 French Street, Cafe Grande, Hotel Grande | Yes |
| Moro | 1307 N Scott Street | |
| Mr. T's Restaurant | Rt 202, Concordville, PA | Yes |
| Mrs. Robino's | 520 N. Union Street | Yes |
| Mythos Restaurant | 4542 Kirkwood Highway | Yes |
| Naaman's Stone Inn | Faulk & Naaman's Roads | Yes |
| Naaman's Tea House (Robinson House) | Naaman's Road & Philadelphia Pike | Yes |
| Nakamura of Japan | 1987- 1314 Washington Street |
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| Neptune, The | 835 King Street, opened 1953 Formerly New York Oyster Bar Crisconi Oyster bar |
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| New Coach House | 1977-1979 See 2605 Philadelphia Pike |
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| New Garden Cafe | 5th & Church Streets | Yes |
| Newport Diner | 103 W. Market Street, Newport | |
| Newport Restaurant | Greystone Plaza, Newport | Yes |
| New Star | Front & King Streets | |
| New York Fish Market & Oyster Bar | • 835 King Street • 803-805 N. Union Street |
Yes |
| New York Restaurant | 408-410 N. Market Street | #1 #2 #3 |
| New York Oyster Bar | 835 King Street, | |
| Niblicks | Rt 141 & Faulkland Road, Chestnut Run Shopping Center | Yes |
| Nobis Cafeteria | 2 E 9th Street | Yes |
| Nu-Inn | 1801 W. 14th Street, 1970-1976 See Kid Shelleen's |
Yes |
| O'Friel's | 706 Delaware Avenue | Yes |
| Old Admiral's Inn | 2020 Naamans Road 1977-1988, The name was changed from Smugglers Inn to avoid infringing on the trademark of a chain of restaurants. |
Yes |
| Old Courthouse Tea Room | The Green, New castle | Yes |
| Old Heildelberg German Beer Garden | Naamans & Faulk Roads | Yes |
| Oliver's Restaurant | Holiday Inn, Rt 273 | Yes |
| Olympic Cafe | 5 E. 4th Street | Yes |
| Olympia Café | Damaged by a fire in 1951 5 E. 4th Street |
Yes |
| Olympia Restaurant | Opened 1955 125 Market Streets |
Yes |
| Oscar's Restaurant | 703 Market Street | Yes |
| Oven Door Luncheonette | 1217 Lincoln Street | |
| Pagoda By The Kumquat Tree | Branmar Plaza Shopping Center, Marsh & Silverside Roads | Yes |
| Pala's Cafe' | 701 N. Union Street Previously, Crystal Cafe, q.v. |
Yes |
| Pantalone's Restaurant | Meadowwood II Shopping Center | Yes |
| Pantano's | 802 Newport Pike (Silview), Newport | Yes |
| Pantry Restaurant | Church Lane & Philadelphia Pike, Claymont | Yes |
| Pappy's Pizza Restaurants | • 2722 Concord Pike • Cleveland Avenue, Newark • Kirkwood Highway, 2004- |
Yes |
| Park Grill | Wawaset & VanBuren Streets | |
| Park Restaurant | 3 Winston Avenue, Richardson Park | Yes |
| Parkway Lounge | DuPont Highway | Yes |
| Penn Clay Restaurant | 1600 Delaware Avenue, 1948-1965 Previously, Pennsylvania Avenue & Clayton Street |
Yes |
| Penn Restaurant | Penn Mart Shopping Center, Basin Road | Yes |
| Pennrose | 42nd & Market Streets | |
| Pepe's Pizza | ||
| Peter Pan Diner | 201 DuPont Highway at Basin Road Later, it became part of the Sherwood Diner group |
Yes |
| Peterson's House of Fudge | Rt. 202, Talleyville | Yes |
| Piana Grill | 913 Market Street, 1968-1977 Previously, The English Grill |
Yes |
| Picciotti's North Restaurant | Opened 1970, closed 1971 See 2605 Philadelphia Pike |
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| Picciotti's Restaurant | 1641 W. 4th Street Opened 1942, closed in 1985 and relocated to 3001 Lancaster Avenue, 1985-1997. The original location became "Jon B's" |
Yes |
| Pillars Inn | Opened 1960, closed 1963 See 2605 Philadelphia Pike |
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| Pinero Restaurant | State Road, Rt 13 & Rt 40 Opened 1965- Formerly Cross Roads Diner |
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| Pineroom | 7th & King Streets | |
| Pike Restaurant | Claymont | |
| Pink Elephant | 8th & Union Streets | |
| Plaid Room | 803 N. Union Street | Yes |
| Poirier's Restaurant | 307-309 Delaware Avenue | Yes |
| Pompeii Restaurant | New Castle | Yes |
| Ponderosa Grille | Tri-State Mall, I-95 & Naamans Road | Yes |
| Poor Jimmy's Family Restaurant | Rt. 40, North East, MD Formerly The Madison House |
Yes |
| Poor Richards Inn | 1601 Concord Pike | Yes |
| Poppy's Pub | 2667 Kirkwood Highway, 2004-2004 | |
| Port To Starboard, seafood restaurant | Independence Mall, 1601 Concord Pike, 1984-1986 | |
| Port Penn Inn | ||
| Porters | 916 Orange Street, 1992-1993 Previously: Copper Kettle 1960-1982 Chadwick's Emporium, 1983-1984 Tequilas Mexican 1985-1987 Veterans Sports Bar 1991-1992 Later: Scuba 1993-1994 Churchill's 1996- |
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| Post & Paddock | 2667 Kirkwood Highway, 1965 | |
| Post House Restaurant | • 1722 Pennsylvania Avenue • 105 N Union Street • 43rd & Market Streets • 145 E Main Street, Newark |
Yes |
| Powder Mill, The | Kennett Pike, Greenville | Yes |
| Presto Restaurant | 817 Market Street 4th & Shipley Streets |
Yes |
| Printz Diner | 7901 Governor Pritz Boulevard, 1957-1963 | |
| Pump House | 232 Philadelphia Pike, 1977-1979 7901 Governor Pritz Boulevard |
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| Ranch House Restaurant | 522 S Market Street, 1955-1985 | |
| Ranch House Restaurant | 4003 Concord Pike, 1967-1978 | Yes |
| Rainbow Grill | Hotel Darling, 1105 Market Street | Yes |
| Rainbow Room | Hotel Rodney, 1105 Market Street | Yes |
| Rambleton Inn | Christina Road & Prangs Lane | |
| The Red Barn | 154 N. DuPont Highway | Yes |
| Red Barn Reastaurant | Kirkwood Hwy Opened in 1964, closed in 1973 A fire in 1968 caused $300,000 damage. |
Yes |
| Red Coach Inn | 200 Wilmington Chester Pike | Yes |
| Red Lantern Inn | Rt. 13, Black Cat | Yes |
| Remedio's | 1801 Lancaster Avenue, 1953-1979 | Yes |
| Renai's Restaurant | 6th & Union Streets | |
| Restaurant 821 | 821 N. Market Street | Yes |
| Reynolds Tea Room | 703 Market Street, 1911-1971 Originally located at 220 Market Street and changed ownership several times |
Yes |
| Richard's | 57 Elkton Road, Newark | Yes |
| Ristorante Attilio | 1900 Lancaster Avenue Opened 1985 Previously was Marconi Restaurant |
Yes |
| Ristorante Mona Lisa | 607 N Lincoln Street | Yes |
| Ritz Restaurant | 206 W 10th Street | Yes |
| Road House Restaurant | Opened in 1982 802 N. Union Street Previously Del Grosso (1933) and Casa Angela (1973) Sold in 1993 to become Walter's Steak House |
Yes |
| Ro Mel's, Romel's Inn | See 2209 Concord Pike, Fairfax Shopping Center | |
| Rose Ann Luncheonette | 703 Concord Avenue | Yes |
| Rose Hill Inn | Formerly Brownie's Tavern New Castle Avenue |
Yes |
| Rose's Diner | Opened in 1940 Route 40, Elkton |
Yes |
| Royal Oak | Opposite the Black Cat | Yes |
| Royal Diner | Manuel Pandelakis opened it in 1930s in Camden, NJ but relocated it to Wilmington in 1948, closed in 1981 S. Market and D Streets |
Yes |
| Royal Exchange | Branmar Plaza, 1978-1983, Purchased by the JET Group, closed 1993, to become Jack Rabbit's Pike Creek Shopping Center, closed 1993 to become Chaser's Pike Creek |
Yes |
| Rudy's Irish Grille | 2667 Kirkwood Highway, 2002-2003 | |
| Ryon's Restaurant | 706 King Street | Yes |
| Sambo's Restaurant | 198 DuPont Highway, New Castle | Yes |
| Sam's Restaurant | Concord Avenue & Jefferson Street | |
| Sansone's Oyster Bar | Opened late 1930s, sold in 1963 304 N. Union Street |
Yes |
| Santa Fe Mexican Grill | 190 E Main Street, Newark 2006 Pennsylvania Avenue |
Yes | Savoy Restaurant | Open late 1940s, closed in 1978 4 W 5th Street |
Yes |
| Schrafft's Restaurant | 1968-mid 1980s I-95 & Rt 273 |
Yes |
| Scotty's Restaurant | 1986- 837 Orange Street |
Yes |
| Scuba Restaurant | 916 Orange Street, 1993-1994 Previously: • Copper Kettle 1960-1982 • Chadwick's Emporium, 1983-1984 • Tequilas Mexican 1985-1987 • Veterans Sports Bar 1991-1992 • Porters 1992-1993 • Later: Churchill's 1996- |
Yes |
| Seafood Den | See 2209 Concord Pike, Fairfax Shopping Center | |
| Seafood Shanty | 1959- 7010 Governor Printz Boulevard |
Yes |
| Shamrock Room | Lord De La Warr Hotel, DuPont Haghway & Memorial Drive | Yes |
| Shellhamer's | University Plaza, Newark | Yes |
| Sherwood Diner | 1916 W. 4th Street In the 1950s, it was the Tom Thumb Diner Other Sherwood Diners were located at: • South Market Street • DuPont Highway and Basin Road, previously, the Peter Pan Diner and later, Arner's • U.S. 40 and DE 896 |
Yes |
| Shipley Grille | 805-807 Shipley Street, and 913 Shipley Street, 1936-2000 Renamed Anthony's, 2000-2001 |
Yes |
| Siena Inn | 2800 Lancaster Avenue, 1964-1968 | Yes |
| Siéna Restaurant | 1616 Delaware Avenue | Yes |
| Silk Purse | 1307 N Scott Street | Yes |
| Silvio's Spaghetti House | 301 S Heald Street, 1946-1952 701 Madison Street, 1952-1961 |
Yes |
| Sir James Restaurant & Pub | The Cannery Shopping Center, 1988-1989 | Yes |
| Skip Wright's Coach House | Open 1973-1977 See 2605 Philadelphia Pike |
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| Smugglers Inn | 2020 Naamans Road 1975-1977; The name was changed to Old Admiral's Inn to avoid infringing on the trademark of a chain of restaurants. |
Yes |
| Sophie's Sandwich Shop | 1836 Lincoln Street | |
| Spic & Span and Walt Poirier's Curb Service Restaurant | • 31st & Market Streets • Penny Hill, 1937 • 1207 Union Street, 1939 • 31st & Market Streets, 1940 • 303-305 then 307-309 Delaware Avenue, 1942 |
Yes |
| Spinning Wheel Inn | • 4817 Governor Printz Boulevard • Rt. 41, DE-PA State Line |
Yes |
| Spirals Restaurant & Bar | 4th & Lincoln Streets | Yes |
| Spruce Restaurant & Night Club | 8th & Spruce Streets | Yes |
| Stan's YWCA Coffee Shop | 908 King Street, Stan Bartkowski, owner, 1973-1989 Also Stan's II, City-County Building Stan & Toni's Sandwich Shop, 15th @ King & Market Streets |
Yes |
| Starting Gate | Chestnut Run Shopping Center | Yes |
| Star Restaurant | 707 Market Street, 1914-1922 | Yes |
| Starlight Room | Hotel Rodney, 1105 Market Street | Yes |
| Stateline Restaurant | Route 202 | |
| St. Regis Cafe | 11 E. 4th Street, 1935-1980 | Yes |
| Steve's Seafood Restaurant | 1204 Centerville Road | Yes |
| Steve's | 22nd & Market Streets | |
| Stone Oven | 1218 N. Union Street See the many businesses of 729 Union Street |
Yes |
| Surrey Inn | ||
| Swiss Inn | US Rt. 40, Elkton, MD | Yes |
| Szechuan Restaurant | 3615 Kirkwood Highway, 1976-2013 | Yes |
| Tally-Ho Restaurant | US Rt. 202 & Naamans Road | Yes |
| Tarabicos Family Restaurant | 817 Market Street | Yes |
| Tarburton's Diner | Gov. Printz Boulevard, Holly Oak | Yes |
| Tequilas | 914 Orange Street | |
| Terranova's | 4th & Tatnall Streets | Yes |
| Tiffin Restaurant | 1208 Market Street, 1980-1997 | |
| Toddle House | 702 Delaware Avenue, 1940-1982 4100 Market Streets |
Yes |
| Tom Thumb Diner (1950's) | 1916 W. 4th Street In the 1960's, it was the Sherwood Diner |
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| Tony Gees Restaurant | 2415 Kirkwood Highway | Yes |
| Toscana | 1412 DuPont Street | Yes |
| Tower of London | See 2209 Concord Pike, Fairfax Shopping Center | |
| Town & Country Diner | Rt 13, Tybout's Corner, New Castle | Yes |
| Town House | 913 Shipley Street | Yes |
| Town Talk Restaurant | 11th & West Streets | Yes |
| Towne Wharf Restaurant | 835 Market Street | Yes |
| Trevi Restaurant | 3100 Naamans Road, The Shoppes of Naamans | Yes |
| Twentieth Century Grill | 4th & Market Streets | |
| Tyler's | 1101 Philadelphia Pike | Yes |
| Up the Creek | 1195 E. 7th Street, 1980- | Yes |
| Utage Japanese Restaurant | Independence Mall, Concord Pike, 1986-2008 Formerly Port of Starboard, seafood restaurant |
Yes |
| Vans Holland House | Delaware Avenue & West Street | Yes | Veterans Sports Bar | 916 Orange Street, 1991-1992 Previously: • Copper Kettle 1960-1982 • Chadwick's Emporium, 1983-1984 • Tequilas Mexican 1985-1987 • Later: Porters 1992-1993 • Scuba 1993-1994 • Churchill's 1996- |
Yes |
| Viking Diner | Hares Corner, 1950-1972 Dutch Diner 1972- Later, it was moved to become part of the ChesDel Restaurant |
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| Village Restaurant & Lounge | Independence Mall | |
| Vincent's Restaurant | 2800 Lancaster Avenue | Yes |
| Vincente's Restaurant | 1836 W. 4th Street, 1974- 1601 Concord Pike |
Yes |
| Volcano Restaurant | 1709 Delaware Avenue | Yes |
| Wachter's, formerly the Old Tally-Ho | Concord Pike & Naamans Road | Yes |
| Wagon Wheel Bar & Grill | Front & French Streets | |
| Walt Poirier's Restaurant | 307-309 Delaware Avenue | Yes |
| Walter's Steak House | Previous location of the Road House Restaurant. 802 N. Union Street John Walter Constantinou is the grandson of John Constantinou, the founder of Constantinou's House of Beef. In 1993, Walter opened his steak house and carried on his family's tradition, but in his own way. |
Yes |
| Walton's Cafe | 210 Union Street Name changed to Tucker's Ale House, 1986 |
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| Warsaw Inn | 5th & Church Street Previously New Garden Cafe, 1940-1961 |
Yes |
| Washington Street Ale House | 1206-1210 Washington Street, 1997- | Yes |
| Waterworks Cafe | 16th & French Streets | Yes |
| Weaver's Steak House | Rt 40, Elkton, MD | Yes |
| William Penn Diner | 2nd & Shipley Streets Opened in 1941 |
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| William Penn Diner | Route 13, Hares Conner Opened in 1931 |
Yes |
| Wilmington Diner | S. Market & C Streets & | Yes |
| Wilmington Sportman's Club | ||
| Willow Restaurant | DuPont Highway | Yes |
| Wing Wah Restaurant | 207 W. 7th Street Chestnut Hill Plaza |
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| Winklers (Louis and Annie) Restaurant | 1419 French Street Founded 1880 in the old stables and carriage house of the Shipley Mansion. |
Yes |
| H.A. Winston & Company | Independence Mall, Concord Pike, 1977- 100 Elkton Road, Grainery Station, Newark |
Yes |
| Ye Old Tavern | 2223 N. Market Street Closed in 1991 |
Yes |
| Yetter's Restaurant | 3101 Philadelphia Pike, Claymont | Yes |
| Zenbie's | 30th & Governor Printz Boulevard | Yes |
| Zim's Restaurant | 625 King Street | Yes |
| Zorba's Restaurant | Yes | |
| Zubers Restaurant | 1330 King Street | Yes |
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