New Castle Dining

Historic New Castle boasts four top-flight restaurants and four establishments serving breakfast, lunch and lighter fare. Please check this page frequently since restaurant specials, entertainment and events are updated weekly.

LUNCH AND DINNER

Jack's Bistro
222 Delaware Street
302.544.5174

Jack's offers a warm, relaxed atmosphere. It is family run and they pride themselves on treating you like a member of their family. Their American Bistro menu reflects the family's varied tastes and runs the gamut from homemade soups, to specialized hot and cold sandwiches to steaks, seafood, pasta, pork and chicken entrees.

Jessop's Tavern
114 Delaware Street
302.322.6111

Jessop's Tavern & Colonial restaurant was built in 1674 and named after Abraham Jessop, a Cooper (Barrel Maker) who started his business in 1724.

Jessop's Tavern strives to maintain authenticity in its Bill of Fare; you will experience Dutch cheeses, English pub fare, Swedish sauces and old American dishes. The chef hand selects all seafood to assure freshness. All sauces and dressings are made in house and much of the baking is done there as well. Click here to Learn More...

Prince on Delaware
124 Delaware Street
302.326.1130

With his passion for food, Executive Chef and Owner, Prince Johnson, has carved a new niche in Historic New Castle by offering refined and creative cuisine ranging from classic favorites to original and innovative new dishes.

Customer favorites include Caribbean Curry Crab Cakes, Shrimp and Grits, Homemade Soups, Outrageous Wings and some of the most beautiful steaks you can imagine. Prince is dedicated to using fresh and organic ingredients brought in daily to tantalize your taste buds. Learn More...

Porto-Fino Pizza
750 Ferry Cut Off River Plaza
302.322.3330

Porto-Fino was recently rated #1 in New Castle County for Pizza by Delaware Today Magazine. In addition to its acclaimed pizza, Porto-Fino offers a complete selection of appetizers, pasta, cheesesteaks, sandwiches, burgers, Italian specialties and salads.

This Week's Specials: Monday is Oyster Night! Featuring Salty Chincoteague Oysters on the half-shell harvested from the seaside of the Island. Ask your server about the oyster inspired dishes such as Oyster Bienville, Oysters Rockefeller as well as the hand breaded oysters with honey chipoltle aeoli and pot pies from the Bill of Fare. Chef Lee suggests you sample these with a pint of Guinness! Tuesday is 'Tini nite featuring $3 Rail martini's. Wednesday - Get thru "Hump Day" with our $3 Signature drinks. Thursday - Bring a date and receive half price on a signature bottle of wine. Saturday is Prime Rib Night - Back by popular demand Jessop's will feature its classic William and Mary Oven Roasted Prime Rib with garlic mushrooms. Available in King and Queen sizes accompanied with a rosemary horseradish au jous. Sunday - Bloody Mary's are only $3.

The Shoppe of the Three Crowns
116 Delaware Street
302.221.0773

In this delightfully cozy colonial atmosphere, enjoy a mouthwatering selection of muffins, breads, fruits, coffees and teas served by help in period dress. They now serve breakfast all day. A complete selection of ice cream and desserts rounds out the experience. If you have trouble finding them, they are right next to Jessop's.

The Broadway Cafe'
410 Delaware Street
302.250.0117

Dave, the Owner and Chief Cook offers a complete breakfast menu...It is pretty much anything you could want, and if he doesn't have it, he may very well make it for you (if you ask nicely).

The Lunch Menu is varied and extensive and includes classic sandwiches, burgers, hot dogs, steaks, soups and salads among other items. Dave's prices are terrific!

The New Castle Diner
625 Delaware Street (corner of Rte 273)
302.322.3099

Serving breakfastand lunch daily and dinner three nights per week (Wed., Thurs. and Fri.), this family-run diner's homemade food is a favorite with many locals. If you go there for breakfast you can catch up on the local scuttlebutt. Check out their scrapple!

Specials: Thursday - Sloppy Joe. Friday - Crab Cake and Homemade Tuna Salad.

For al fresco dining and special events accompanied by acoustic music, Jack's tree-covered outdoor patio offers an idyllic setting. Click here to Learn More...

Shepherd's Pie: Jack's is pleased to add our Homemade Shepherd's Pie to the dinner Menu permanently! Enjoy hearty chunks of lamb in gravy with peas, carrots and onions and topped with fluffy mashed potatoes!

This Week's Specials: Monday - 3 Sliders w/fries and 1 domestic draught for $10. Thursday - Prime Rib 5 - 9 pm. (10 oz. Queen only $17.95 / 14 oz. King only $19.95 - served w/vegetable du jour).

Bailey’s Dawgs at The Wharf
Battery Park on the River at the End of Delaware Street
Open Daily 10-5 (Mother Nature permitting)

This thoroughly American establishment offers a limited prix fixe menu consisting of hot dogs, chips, sodas and bottled water. The grand view of the Delaware River, seating on park benches and the Battery Park lawn are all free courtesy of Mother Earth and the City of New Castle. If you are walking your dawg, your canine can lap bottled water from their Dawggie Bowl.

Next time you go to the ballpark to catch a Phillies game you will yearn for these prices. Combo (Hot Dog, Chips and Soda or Water) - $3.00; Hot Dog - $2.00; Soda or Water - $1.00.