An intimate, chef‑driven spot with seasonally inspired, farm‑to‑table cooking. Housed in a historic Market Street building, La Fia is walkable from the Hotel Dupont and the Quoin and opens at 5pm for dinner.

A gastropub in downtown Wilmington, known for its pub fare, shareable plates and inventive cocktails. The Merchant Bar is walkable from the Hotel Dupont and the Quoin and opens at 5pm for dinner.

A James Beard–nominated restaurant in downtown Wilmington, Delaware, celebrated for its modern American cuisine rooted in Italian tradition and elevated with global flavors. Bardea is walkable from the Hotel Dupont and the Quoin and opens at 5pm for dinner.

Owned by the same team behind Bardea, Roost is a laid‑back, modern gastropub that is known for its comfort‑forward menu and craft beers.

A lively neighborhood staple where locals gather for comfort food and cold drinks. Located in Trolley Square in Wilmington, Kid Shelleen's is a short drive or uber from the Hotel Dupont and the Quoin and opens at 10am.

A cozy Trolley Square spot serving pizza, burgers, and tacos, along with innovative cocktails. Crow Bar is a short drive or uber from the Hotel Dupont and the Quoin and opens at 5pm.

A casual eatery focusing on local seafood from the Delaware shore, located in Trolley Square. The Oyster House is a short drive or uber from the Hotel Dupont and the Quoin and opens at 12pm and closes at 1am.

A beloved Brandywine Valley landmark, tucked inside a historic 19th‑century building and known for its warm, lived‑in charm and comfort‑driven American fare. Buckley’s is a short drive or uber from the Hotel Dupont and the Quoin and opens at 11am for lunch.

A retro Delaware classic, famous for its old‑school diner vibe, char‑grilled burgers, thick milkshakes, and nostalgic comfort food. A local landmark since the 1950s, the Charcoal Pit is a 15 minute drive from the Hotel Dupont and the Quoin and open from 11am to 11pm.

Located just across the border in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania, Hank’s Place is a beloved, down‑to‑earth local institution, serving homestyle classics. This is a great option if you are planning on going to Longwood Gardens or the Brandywine River Art Museum. Hank’s Place opens at 7am and is around a 20-minute drive from the Hotel Dupont.