Columbus Inn Menu Prices

Contemporary tavern serving New American food & drinks in an elegant 18th-century landmark building.

  4.6 – 677 reviews  $$ • American restaurant

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Menu

Dine Inn Dinner Menu
Soups & Salads
Chicken & Vegetable Soup $7.00
Seasonal Soup Selection $7.00
Arugula Salad
wild arugula, pickled and fresh strawberries, roasted beets, pickled red onions, candied walnuts, goat cheese, strawberry-balsamic dressing
$13.00
Cherry & Pistachio Salad
baby gem lettuce, fresh burrata, red wine cherries, fresh herbs, pistachios, buttermilk pistachio dressing
$12.00
Classic Caesar Salad
garlic croutons, parmesan
$8.00
Simple Mixed Greens Salad
cherry tomatoes, red onions, cucumbers, balsamic vinaigrette
$8.00
Wedge Salad
iceberg lettuce, bacon, red onion, tomatoes, cucumbers, choice of dressing: blue cheese, 1000 island, 50/50
$9.00
Salad – Additions
Bone-In Organic Chicken Breast $8.00
Wild Isles Salmon $8.00
CI Signature Crab Cake $12.00
Sliced Filet Mignon $10.00
Jumbo Shrimp $10.00
Raw Bar
Crab Cocktail
jumbo lump crab meat, crab claws, cocktail sauce, stone crab mustard, lemon vinaigrette
$21.00
Dirty Peel & Eat Shrimp
old bay tossed shrimp, cocktail, lemon wedge
$12.00
Oysters on the Half Shell
Pirate’s Cove, Choptank River; mignonette, classic cocktail
$15.00
Shrimp Cocktail
classic cocktail
$16.00
Shrimp & Crab Cocktail
classic cocktail, stone crab mustard, lemon wedge
$19.00
Appetizers
Arrogant Cauliflower
blue cheese dressing, tomato, cucumber, celery salad
$12.00
Grandma’s Pierogies
stroganoff style, braised short rib, wild mushroom & caramelized onion ragout, birch beer reduction
$14.00
Smoked Salmon Avocado Toast
grilled baquette, smashed avocado, cucumber, tomato, arugula, pickled red onions & everything bagel spice
$13.00
Roasted Soybeans
cracked black pepper, sea salt
$8.00
Hummus
vegetable crudite, house made pita, evoo & kosher salt
$12.00
Tuna Roll
tempura fried, spicy mayo, soy reduction, wasabi, ginger
$14.00
Shrimp Tacos
avocado mousse, creamy slaw, chipotle crema, pico de gallo
$10.00
Crispy Calamari
tomato fondue, lemon aioli, sweet & hot pepper relish
$13.00
Sandwiches
Loaded Smash Burger
Two 4oz patties, melted cooper sharp american cheese, bacon jam, fried onions. No temp – cooked through
$16.00
Filet Mignon Sandwich
caramelized onions, provolone, hot peppers
$16.00
Crab Cake
broiled CI crab cake on brioche, classic tartar sauce
$16.00
Entrees
Pan Roasted Jail Island Salmon
corn, tomato, asparagus risotto, tomato broth
$28.00
CI Signature Crab Cakes
summer vegetable succotash, salt & vinegar fingerling potatoes, classic tartar
$33.00
Maple, Bourbon & Black Pepper Beef Short Rib
dry rubbed and slow smoked, chipotle-creamed roasted corn, campfire potatoes with mesquite spice and caramelized onions
$32.00
Low Country Blackened Rainbow Trout
spice crusted butterflied trout, dirty corn bread with bacon, shrimp & chorizo stuffing, hot, sweet and smokey greens, creole mustard sauce
$27.00
12oz NY Strip Steak Frite
bordelaise butter, house cut french fries, beef demi glaze
$35.00
Chicken Fattoush
spice rub and roasted organic chicken breast, crispy leg confit, warm grilled pita & summer vegetable salad, lemon-tahina & tzatziki, chicken jus
$25.00
Pork Chop Parmesan
Italian style cutlet, blistered cherry tomatoes, burrata, tomato jam, parmesan, balsamic reduction, basil oil
$25.00
Shrimp & Scallop Fried Rice
edamame, shiitake mushroom, shrimp and pineapple fried rice, coconut curry, tempura green beans, sweet soy reduction
$28.00
8oz 1855 Center Cut Angus Filet
wild mushrooms & asparagus, dripping dressed fingerling potatoes
$38.00
Steak House Deluxe
twin petite filet mignons, wedge salad with blue cheese dressing, blue cheese crumbles, red onions, tomatoes, cucumbers, potato wedges, pork belly croutons & onion ring
$32.00
Shellfish Cobb
1/2 chilled lobster, jumbo shrimp, lump crab, chopped greens, egg, bacon, avocado, cucumber, tomato, radish, red onions, green beans, horseradish spiked 1000 island dressing
$29.00
Shareable Snacks
Chef’s Selection Meat & Cheese Boards
Served with seasonal accompaniments. Please ask your server for today’s featured meats and cheeses
$30.00
Cheesesteak Spring Rolls
spicy smoked ketchup
$9.00
Pork Belly Bites
chow-chow relish, peach bourbon glaze
$8.00
BLT Deviled Eggs
bacon crumbles, roasted tomatoes, iceberg aioli
$5.00
Brick Oven Pizza
Traditional
red sauce, shredded fresh mozzarella
$12.00
Diavolo
red sauce, fresh & shredded mozzarella, spicy soppressata, pepperoni & hot capicola, chili flakes
$15.00
Garlicky Shrimp & Tomato
white pie, fresh mozzarella, sweet corn & wilted spinach
$14.00
Pepperoni Pizza
red sauce, shredded mozzarella, peppeoni
$14.00
Margherita
red sauce, roasted tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil oil
$14.00
Kennett
local mushrooms, herb cheese, arugula caramelized onions, dry aged goat cheese
$14.00
Sides
French Fries
twice cooked house cut idaho potatoes
$5.00
Crispy Brussel Sprouts
caesar emulsion, parmesan & garlic bread crumbs
$8.00
Fried Rice
shrimp & pineapple fried rice, shiitake mushroom, edamame, coconut curry
$12.00
Wilted Spinach
butter & garlic
$8.00
Roasted Asparagus
bacon jam & local farmer’s egg
$8.00
Bottled Water
Pelligrino $7.00
Panna $7.00
Fountain Sodas
Coca Cola
Diet Coke
Sprite
Gingerale
Club Soda
Tonic
Lemonade
Non-Alcoholic Beverages
Shirley Temple $4.00
Gosling Ginger Beer $5.00
Craft Root Beer $5.00
Grapefruit Juice $3.00
Cranberry Juice $3.00
Apple Juice $3.00
Orange Juice $4.00
Tomato Juice $4.00
Pineapple Juice $4.00
Whole Milk $3.00
Chocolate Milk $3.00
Drafts on Tap
Miller Lite, Light Lager, Wisconsin, 4.2% $5.00
Dogfish Head, Mango Smoovie, Fruit Kettled Sour, 6.5% $7.00
Allagash White, Belgium Wheat Beer, Maine 5.1% $7.00
Big Oyster, Solar Power, American Blonde Ale, Delaware 4.7% $7.00
Sam Adams, Seasonal Ale, Massachusetts, 5.3% $7.00
Stella Artois, Euro Pale Ale, Belgium, 5% $7.00
Lagunitas, India Pale Ale, California, 6.2% $7.00
Seasonal Draft
Please see server for current feature
Domestic & Import Bottle
Amstel Light, Lager, Netherlands, 3.5% $5.00
Blue Moon, Witbier, Colorado, 5.4% $5.00
Buckler, Low Alcohol, Netherlands $4.00
Budweiser, American Lager, Missouri, 5% $4.00
Coors Light, Light Lager, Colorado, 4.2% $4.00
Corona, Pale Lager, Mexico, 4.6% $5.00
Corona Light, Light Lager, Mexico, 4.1% $5.00
Heineken, Lager, Netherlands, 5% $5.00
Michelob Ultra, Light Lager, Missouri, 4.2% $4.00
Yuengling Lager, Amber Lager, Pennsylvania, 4.4% $4.00
American Craft Brews
Angry Orchards Crisp Apple, Fruit Beer, NY, 5% $6.00
Bomani Alcohol Infused Cold Brew Coffee $8.00
Bell’s Two-Hearted Ale, American IPA, Michigan, 7% $7.00
Dogfish Head 60 Minute, IPA, Delaware, 6% $7.00
Dogfish Head 90 Minute, Double IPA, Delaware, 9% $9.00
Evil Genius New Phone, Who Dis, Caramel Macchiato Porter , PA 6% $6.00
Evil Genius #Adulting, Guava India Pale Ale, PA 6.8% $7.00
Henry’s Hard Orange Soda, Milwaukee, WI 4.2% $6.00
Lagunitas Lil Sumpin’ Sumpin, Pale Wheat Ale, California, 7.5% $8.00
New Belgium Fat Tire, American Amber / Red Ale, Colorado, 5.2% $7.00
Not Your Father’s Root Beer, Wauconda, IL, 5.6% $6.00
Omission Beer, American Pale Ale, Oregon, 5.8% $7.00
Omission Beer, American Lager, Oregon, 5.8% $7.00
Oskar Blues Dale’s Pale Ale, Colorado, 6.5% $7.00
Oskar Blues Mama’s Lil Yella’, Pilsner, Colorado, 5.3% $6.00
Sierra Nevada, American Pale Ale, California, 5.6% $6.00
Victory Golden Monkey, Tripel, Pennsylvania, 9.5% $9.00
Rosé & Sparkling Wines
Chandon Brut & Sparkling Rose $12.00
Broadbent Vinho Verde Rose, Portugal
Flavors of strawberry, pomegranate and orange zest with a pleasantly light spritz
$9.00
Domaine Montrose Solis Lumen Rosé, FR
Organic ~ Blend of Grenache & Pinot Noir. Explosive cranberry, strawberry and watermelon fruit on the nose and palate. Firm acidity and a dose of minerality. Silky richness in the mouth with good complexity
$12.00
On Tap Wines
La Vite Vivissimo Prosecco, Italy
Light delicate bubbles, hints of green and golden apple with floral notes, white peach & citrus
$9.00
La Vite Vivissimo Pinot Grigio, Italy
Pleasant delicate bouquet with hints of apple, fig, fresh and dry with notes of almonds
$9.00
White Wines
Bread & Butter Chardonnay (Oaked), CA
Rich notes of creme brulee, vanilla bean and finishes with fresh tropical fruits, balanced acidity
$12.00
Four Vines Naked Chardonnay, CA
100% stainless steel. Balanced acidity with notes of crisp apple, white peach
$10.00
Geisen Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, NZ
Intense passion fruit, gooseberry and mango aromas, with herbal notes. Lively palate of tropical fruits with crisp lime acidity and lingering passion fruit
$12.00
Silverado Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley, CA
92 pt ~ Glorious hints of honeysuckle and white pear. The palate’s fruit expressions are tropical with a squeeze of lime, and an earthy bite lingers on the finish
$14.00
Kung Fu Girl Riesling, WA
Floral notes, tangerines, pear, and hints of tropical fruit. On the palate slightly dry with sweet fruit flavors
$9.00
Foxbrook White Zinfandel, CA
Aromas of strawberries, raspberries and fresh peach
$8.00
Red Wine
Conundrum Red Blend, California
Petite Sirah, Zinfandel & Cabernet Sauvignon. Rich dark red with notes of ripe berries & plums with a wisp of smokiness and chocolate cherries
$12.00
The Crusher, Cabernet Sauvignon, CA
Blackberry, fig, toasted cedar and hints of mocha and finishing with nuances of dark caramel
$11.00
Battle Creek, Unconditional, Pinot Noir, Oregon
Notes of bing cherries, ripe raspberries, Hints of plum & strawberries. Medium body, firm tannins and a medium finish
$14.00
Woodwork Pinot Noir, Central Coast, CA
French Oak aged with velvety aromas of coffee & cocoa, notes of cranberry and plum flavors
$11.00
Ca’momi Rosso Red Blend, Napa, CA
Aromas of ripe blueberries, subtle campfire smoke, and blackberry pie that mingles with a toasty spice on the palate
$10.00
Charles Smith Red Devil Merlot, WA
Raspberry, cherry, and vanilla oak flavors with a soft and supple finish
$9.00
Iris Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina
Deep ruby red color. Aromas of watermelons, lemons and cherries. Light to medium body, easy and light tannins and a beautiful drinkability for the fresh and balanced finish. 90pts JS
$11.00
Decoy Sonoma County Red Blend, CA
52% Merlot, 22% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Petite Sirah, 8% Cabernet Franc, 8% Petit Verdot; Blueberry, blackberry and sweet rhubarb. Hints of caramel and toasty oak
$14.00
Tres Buhis Tempranillo, Rioja, Spain
Rich aromas of sweet strawberries and blueberry with balanced oak and spices
$9.00
Bliss Family Vineyards Zinfandel, Lodi, CA
Aromas of cherries and allspice, notes of ripe berry and light hint of vanilla
$11.00
New & True CI Signature Cocktails
Tito’s Texas Mule
Tito’s Vodka, Lime Juice, Simple Syrup, Goslings Ginger Beer. Mule mug Not included in price
$10.00
CI Classic Manhattan
Maker’s Mark Bourbon, Martini & Rossi Sweet Vermouth, Angostura Bitters, Amarena Cherries
$14.00
Piña-Tini
Stateside infused pineapple vodka, tiny splash of pineapple juice
$14.00
Lavender Bee’s Knees Martini
Empress Gin, Lavender-Honey Simple Syrup, Lemon Juice
$14.00
Antioxidant Martini
Frankly Pomegranante Vodka, Thyme Simple Syrup, Fresh Lemon Juice
$14.00
Blushing Lady
Frankly Organic Strawberry Vodka, Cointreau, Grapefruit Juice, Lemon
$14.00
Skinny Strawberry Mule
Frankly Organic Strawberry Vodka, Fresh Lime Juice, Club Soda
$14.00
Agave Margarita
Blanco Tequila, Triple Sec , Fresh Lime Juice, Agave Nectar
$14.00
Basil Smash
Basil Infused Vodka, Elderflower Liqueur, Fresh Lemon, Club Soda
$12.00
CI “John Daly”
House Infused Iced Tea Vodka, Fresh Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup & Club Soda
$12.00
Tropical Rum Punch
Infused Bacardi Rum, Fresh Orange Juice, Pineapple & Guava Juice
$10.00
Summer Sangria
White Wine, Mandarin Vodka, Strawberries, Pineapple & Oranges
$10.00
Vodka
Absolut $10.00
Belvedere $12.00
Grey Goose $12.00
Ketel One $12.00
Ketel Citron $12.00
Rock Town $8.00
Rock Town Basil $8.00
Rock Town Mandarin $8.00
Stateside Vodka $10.00
Tito’s Homemade $10.00
Frankly Organic Vodkas – Assorted Flavors $10.00
Gin
Aviation $9.00
Beefeater $9.00
Bluecoat $10.00
Bombay Sapphire $11.00
Highclere Castle $12.00
Hendricks $12.00
Nolet $10.00
Tanqueray $9.00
Rum
Bacardi Superior $8.00
Bacardi 4 Yr $9.00
Capt. Morgan $8.00
Malibu $8.00
Mount Gay $8.00
Myer’s Dark $9.00
Pyrat Rum $9.00
Tequila
Casamigos Anejo $18.00
Casamigos Blanco $14.00
Casamigos Reposado $16.00
Casa Noble Blanco $12.00
Casa Noble Reposado $14.00
Casa Noble Anejo $16.00
Don Julio Anejo $16.00
Don Julio Blanco $12.00
Don Julio Reposado $14.00
Jose Cuervo $8.00
Lunazul Blanco $9.00
Mi Campo Reposado $10.00
Roca Patron Reposado $16.00
Roca Patron Blanco $14.00
Patron Anejo $16.00
Patron Silver $12.00
Patron Reposado $14.00
Patron Estate $18.00
Patron XO $11.00
Sombra Mezcal $12.00
Tattoo Reposado $14.00
Tattoo Anejo $16.00
Bourbon / Whiskey
Angel’s Envy $14.00
Basil Hayden Bourbon $14.00
Bulleit Bourbon $10.00
Bulleit Rye $10.00
Bowman Bros Small Batch $12.00
Bowman J Single Barrel $16.00
Bowman Isaac Port Finish $14.00
Crown Royal $10.00
EH Taylor, JR
Small Batch
$14.00
EH Taylor, JR
Single Barrel
$22.00
EH Taylor, JR Rye $24.00
Elijah Craig
Small Batch
$10.00
Evan Williams
Apple / Peach / Cherry
$8.00
High West American Prairie Bourbon $11.00
Eagle Rare Bourbon $14.00
Four Roses Bourbon $10.00
Jack Daniels $8.00
Jamesons Irish Whiskey $9.00
Knob Creek Bourbon $11.00
Knob Creek Rye $11.00
Larceny Bourbon $10.00
Makers Mark $10.00
Stagg JR Bourbon $18.00
Seagrams 7 $8.00
Seagrams VO $8.00
Tullamore Dew $9.00
Woodford Reserve $12.00
Wigle Wheat Whiskey $11.00
Single Malt Scotch
Balvenie 12 Yr $16.00
Chivas Regal 12 Yr $12.00
Dewars White Label $9.00
Johnnie Walker Black $12.00
Johnnie Walker Blue $60.00
Johnnie Walker Red $10.00
Johnnie Walker 18 Yr $24.00
Penderyn Welsh $14.00
Glenmorangie, Quinta Ruban 14 Yr $16.00
Glenfiddich 15 Yr $16.00
Glenfiddich 18 Yr Solera $20.00
Glenlivet Founders $14.00
Glenlivet 12 Yr $12.00
Highland Park 12 Yr $15.00
Laphroaig 10 Yr $14.00
Macallan 12 Yr $18.00
McClelland $8.00
Glenmorangie 10 Yr $14.00
Happy Hour Menu
The 5’s
Edamame
cracked black pepper & sea salt
Deviled Eggs
bacon crumbles, roasted tomatoes, iceberg aioli
Cheesesteak Spring Rolls
spicy smoked ketchup
The 6’s
Arrogant Cauliflower
tomato, cucumber & celery salad, blue cheese
Pork Belly Bites
chow chow relish, peach bourbon glaze
Pierogies
sour cream, bacon, pickled red onions
The 9’s
Filet Mignon Sandwich
provolone, caramelized onions, hot & sweet peppers, served with chips
Pepperoni Pizza
red sauce, mozzarella cheese, pepperoni
Shrimp Caesar Salad
classic caesar salad with choice of grilled or cocktail shrimp
Sunken Treasures
Shrimp Tacos
avocado mousse, creamy chipotle slaw, pico
$6.00
EZ Peel & Eat Shrimp
cocktail shrimp with old bay & cocktail sauce
$9.00
Oysters
half a dozen oysters, cocktail, mignonette & lemon
$6.00
Drink Specials
$1 Off Draft Beer
$2 Off Glasses of Wine
$3 Off Signature Cocktails
Dessert Menu
Desserts
Ode to Charcoal Pit Sundae
classic hot fudge, caramel, vanilla ice cream, wet walnuts
$8.00
Peanut Butter Cup
peanut butter cookies crust, peanut butter mousse, chocolate ganache, salted peanut ice cream
$8.00
Home Made Gelato or Sorbet
ask your server for today’s selections
$6.00
Key Lime Pie
graham cracker crust, toasted milk crumb, whipped cream, strawberry
$8.00
Double Chocolate Cake
chocolate mousse, whipped cream, berries
$8.00
Spring Mint Chocolate Chip Crème Bruleè
mint custard, chocolate chips, whipped cream, flourless chocolate cake
$8.00
Triple Chunk ‘1/4 Pounder with Chips’
house made cookies with dark, white & milk chocolate chunks
$5.00
After Dinner Drinks
CI Espresso ‘Tini
vanilla vodka, espresso, Kahlua, Bailey’s & cream
$12.00
Nutty Irishman
La Colombe hot coffee, Bailey’s, Frangelico, Kahlua, whipped cream
$10.00
“PB Cup” Martini
skrewball peanut butter whiskey, frangelico, baileys, chocolate sauce
$14.00
Evil Genius “New Phone, Who Dis”
Caramel macchiato porter. American barley infused with caramel & La Colombe coffee
$7.00
Brandy – Cognac
Hennessy Very Special $14.00
Hine by Hine VSOP $12.00
Remy Martin VSOP $14.00
D’Usse Cognac VSOP $14.00
Martell Blue Swift $14.00
Cordials – Liqueurs
Bailey’s Irish Cream $8.00
Caravello Limoncello $8.00
Chambord $8.00
Disarrono $8.00
Frangelico $8.00
Southern Comfort $8.00
Brinley’s Coco Dream Rum $7.00
Grand Marnier $9.00
Kahlua $8.00
Cointreau $9.00
Rumchata $8.00
Sambuca $8.00
Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey $8.00
Ports
Dow’s 10 Yr Tawny $10.00
Cockburns 10 Yr Tawny $12.00
Heitz Cellars Ink Grade Port $12.00
Taylor Fladgate 10 Yr Tawny $12.00
Taylor Fladgate 20 Yr Tawny $16.00
Coffee & Tea
La Colombe Drip Coffee
regular & decaf
$3.00
Espresso $4.00
Latte $5.00
Cappucino $5.00
Lipton Tea
regular or decaf
$2.00
Mighty Leaf Hot Tea $4.00

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Order and Reservations

Reservations: columbusinn.netopentable.com

Contact Columbus Inn

Address: 2216 Pennsylvania Ave, Wilmington, DE 19806

Phone: (302) 571-1492

Website: http://www.columbusinn.net/

Hours

Thursday 4:30–9PM
Friday 4:30–9PM
Saturday 4:30–9PM
Sunday Closed
Monday 4:30–9PM
Tuesday 4:30–9PM
Wednesday 4:30–9PM

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