It's really a 3.5 but I'll give it the "round up" to 4 stars. First off: I spend 200 days a year in hotels, and (because of that) hotel bars and restaurants. Joel is one of THE BEST bartenders, anywhere, ever. I've been many places on extended stays and even after 4-5 visits, the same bartender has no clue who you are. Not Joel. Friendly, personable, remembered my name AND drink. Great bartender. He's 5 stars. Or more. Now: 5 meals in two weeks, three in the bar and two in the room. And full disclosure: former chef. And kind of a food snob/foodie. First one in the room: chicken Caesar and soup of the day (in this case, tomato Basil). Solid enough Caesar. Soup: something lumpy in it (sometimes you add Parmesan for a richness. It felt like it was that which was added and not puréed so it was lumpy and chewy. Decent flavor though). My big problem? You call me at my room, tell me my order is ready, I get back to the room and no plastic ware? Are they thinking I'm eating caesar and soup with my hands? Second meal, in the bar: crab cake sandwich and fries. Again, former chef (spoiler alert for non-chefs: "seasoning" means salt and pepper. Spice is everything else.) so the bland pepper/spice fries desperately need some salt even the menu says "seasoned fries". Ditto the crab cake. Not much flavor. Not horrible, just bland. Third meal, in the bar: burger (cow tipper) and fries. Same bland fries but my Pittsburgh rare burger? Tasty. And perfectly cooked. And juicy and damn! Well balanced and a toasty bun and just terrific all around. Fourth meal, in the bar: chicken Marsala. Terrific. Authentic. Sweet and saucy and perfect like a great Marsala. The mashed and broccolini were solid as well. Fifth meal, in my room: the crispy brussel sprouts and truffle fries. Fries are solid, probably topped with the same Parmesan I found in lumps in my soup the week before, and good dousing of truffle salt. Well thought out. The sprouts are hot, and well seasoned and delicious. But (didn't I learn to look in my bag???) I get back to my room (where they KNOW I am because they called me) and NO PLASTICWARE. I get (maybe) eating the fries with my fingers, but the sprouts? Overall: food/takeout service is a 2.5-3.5. Bartender Joel is a 5.0. So let's call it a 4.0 overall. And improve the takeout-and definitely keep Joel. read more

Disappointed. Charged $5 to go fee, even though limited work for restaurant. Even with fee, did not include basics like plasticware. Had uncharge to switch from upgraded fries included in menu item to plain old fries. Quite suprised. Food was on par with food court. Don't expect much. read more

They have a great variety of food for what it is. The service is fine when it's not busy. But most importantly it's very convenient if your staying at the hotel because there are not many diner options near buy read more

Market Kitchen & Bar - Dining area - Gastropubs Near Me - Newark, Delaware

This was just about what I needed after a long day in Delaware in December. They have good amount of traffic coming in and the food was pretty good. I've seen one main girl taking orders from most tables (mine included) and she remains upbeat the whole time. Would recommend. read more

Market Kitchen & Bar - steak and mashed potatoes - Gastropubs Near Me - Newark, Delaware

Very solid for a Hotel option. Even seems to be a draw for locals. Makes this Hilton a worthwhile stay.

I enjoyed two separate experiences here when I accompanied my husband on a recent business trip. I was thoroughly impressed with the food quality, cocktails and service as well as the live music on the patio (offered seasonally from April to October on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday evenings from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.). The Happy Hour menu offers delicious small plates and cocktails for very reasonable prices. I highly recommend the Rose Cosmo cocktail and the Crispy Brussels Sprouts. The regular dinner menu offers a wide array of delicious options -- I can vouch for the Antipasto Slate, Crispy Buffalo Cauliflower, Fried Chicken Curlys and the Market Garden Pizza. If you're a dessert person, the Carnegie Cheesecake is delicious and is perfect for two -- or maybe even three-- to share. read more

Market Kitchen & Bar - Carnegie Cheesecake - delicious & plenty for sharing! - Gastropubs Near Me - Newark, Delaware

Dinner Sunday night at the bar great service food was mostly good however the fries with brisket were cold read more

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This is a bar/restaurant within a Hilton. You should walk in with expectations adjusted as-so. The service is far and away the best aspect of this venue and, well...I would say that is befitting the setting. The bartender Joel is the most personable bartender I have come across, the manager came out personally to tell me they did not stock Egg Whites (that's INSANE, bro!), and in general the service will leave the most lasting impression on me for my stay in Delaware. The food is fairly uninspired, but that is...I don't know. It's expected I guess, but communicates to me more about how much Hilton is willing to invest. What you get with the cowtipper burger is a solid burger cooked the way you want it with some above-average strips of bacon, some awkwardly placed greens and a package wanting for a wetting agent. Something. I tried all the sauces on it and it didn't do the trick. The fries were fantastic, but again lacking for a proper sauce pairing outside of the house ketchup. The ketchup is, however, very good. Nice and thick and flavorful. The ranch and bleu cheese selections are worse than dollar store varieties. Overall...the place is a 4 star for foods. It pretends to be gourmet but falls flat of the expectation. Might even be a 3. The asking price of the burger is $20, which is pretty pricey even accounting for the location for what you get. But for the service, drinks, and the atmosphere...consider me a returning customer. At least until my stay is over. read more

Market Kitchen & Bar - Cowtipper Burger and Fries - Gastropubs Near Me - Newark, Delaware

Please don't make the mistake of ordering steak. If the prices reflected the quality of the food, I would've given 2 or 3 stars. However, when you pay $45 for a steak, mashed potatoes and broccolini, that steak should be excellent. If you know the different grades of steak (select, choice, prime, etc.) you'll understand. Their steaks are of the same quality you'd expect at a cheap buffet or a struggling Chili's. More gristle than expected, and absolutely no marbling or flavor. This is an $8 steak from Walmart all day. Everything else was very basic and bland. The mashed potatoes tasted like they were made hours ago, which is fine if you mix in a little milk and/or butter every hour or so. The broccolini was simply steamed and salted. My estimate in the total cost of the plate is about $9 maximum. They sell it for $45. That's an INSANE markup. I was expecting a USDA Prime, aged New York strip for that price. I HONESTLY would've preferred the chicken wings at the Applebees across the street versus this meal. Not to mention, the server was on her phone the whole time and could care less about me. She was texting someone, as I could see the conversation/chat each time she walked by with her head down. This restaurant needs an overhaul ASAP or it'll become another mediocre spot very quickly. Ambiance: very sad and depressing for a Saturday night. It put me in a bad mood before I ever got my food. The staff seemed either preoccupied with their own personal situations, or miserable that they're at work. Everyone seemed indifferent or cranky. I regret dining here. read more

Market Kitchen & Bar - Just another server fascinated by her phone and oblivious to her customers. - Gastropubs Near Me - Newark, Delaware

I don't know who gave this place a good rating. The food is sub-par and the prices are outrageous! $45 for a steak, I've paid less for better in NYC. Service was very good. Too bad this young lady has to serve this food. read more

Service - people were very nice and friendly and the venue is cool and chic. Good- tomato soup was bland and didn't have much flavor. The grilled cheese sandwich was good. My friend had the veggie burger/sandwich and she thought it was great. Beignets were okay. Other friend at the salmon and thought it was really good. read more

Market Kitchen & Bar - Gastropubs Near Me - Newark, Delaware

I was pretty disappointed with our me. I will say last time I went the salmon salad was better than what I tried this time. They made a lot of the portions smaller for same price. The chicken tenders and fries were heavily fried, and not in a good way. The Brussel sprouts were also too oily. The kids pizza seemed like a microwaved lean cuisine. The soft pretzels might be the only good thing on the menu. The wedge salad was ok but the grilled chicken was not good quality. The server was really slow and not at all attentive. Never once got a refill on water. read more

This place was okay for a hotel restaurant. Service was slow as it seemed like there was only one waitress. It took us a while to order and to get the bill. The antipasto splate was a little sparse for the price of $22. My veggie bowl was okay, a little bland, but well presented. The duck ragout was very filling and a nice variety of flavors, but I thought a little salty. We didn't have enough room for desert this time. Beware of the price of the drinks on the kid's menu. $8 for a flavored lemonade. Yikes! read more

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House chips and fondue... amazing!! Duck tacos... amazing!! Server Stephanie... amazing!! Was going to go out to eat, decided to do room service instead. Figured I check out downstairs before ordering to see what they had to offer and sooooooo glad I did. Will definitely eat here again next time I'm in town (which will be next month)!! Snapchat saw meal, sorry I was too into it to make sure I saved the pics. read more

Sat at the bar and had a great dinner. I ordered the angus medallions topped with chimichurri and fingering potato's and a come. A bit pricy but the meat was perfect and the sauce was awesome. Some of the best I have had. The potato's were perfect. I ordered sour to eat later. The bar had a nice atmosphere and was clean. Very important to me. I travel a bunch and have had my fair share or food poisoning. The hotel was recently remodeled and looks great. The staff was very attentive to the customers and skilled and laughed and people seemed appreciative. I will return and eat here tomorrow. This is inside the Hilton hotel. read more

Food is usually good but this time we got really bad shrimps in a shrimp cocktail that I've sent back to the kitchen after trying two or three of them, not swallowing but spitting them out. I sent it back to the kitchen and thought they'd take it off the final check but they still charged me $20 for it. When I asked why did they charge me for bad shrimps, the waiter said "because you ate them". Of course I've tried them; how else would I know that they were bad, but I did not eat them, just spit them out after trying. Okay, maybe the waiter did not understand that I was actually sending them back to the kitchen, but still... I am not going there again. read more

I have learned to not expect much from hotel restaurants. But Market Kitchen and Bar is a definite outlier. Tired and cranky after a very long work day, I sat myself down in the casual, lively space. I am in Delaware, so I think "crab cakes," and the waitress says I won't be sorry. She was right. Pure lump meat crab cakes. Unreal Mac and cheese. Tomatoes from the garden outside. I was so, so happy. And even happier when I realized I will be back to Newark for work over coming months and will get to eat here again! read more

This is a very nice hotel bar. Even if it wasn't in my hotel, I would still go. Very classy and swanky. They also serve local beers on tap. The outside atmosphere is also very high end with fire pits overlooking a pond. High recommend. read more

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I've been to the restaurant 4 times and every time it has been amazing! I've had the burger, waffle grilled cheese, duck tacos, & steak salad. Presentation is great and taste is awesome - duck tacos were a recommended choice from my server and I'm glad I tried them! Definitely a hit. Atmosphere is casual but still is hip and elegant. Will be back many more times! read more

Market Kitchen & Bar - Gastropubs Near Me - Newark, Delaware

This review is purely based on a happy hour experience, but I really liked this place. It's absolutely overpriced but the food is good and the drinks are better. If you're looking for a fancy (and expensive) place for a happy hour this is a solid choice read more

Me and The Hubs were staying at the Hilton and had dinner in their restaurant one of the nights when we were too tired to go out anywhere. We each had the Flat Iron Steak ($29 - with Kennett Square mushrooms, grilled asparagus, & horseradish cauliflower mashed potatoes) and shared a nice bottle of wine. The food was excellent! Our server was friendly and very helpful. I'd eat here again. read more

Rave reviews on this gastro pub! Simply great food prepared in a unique way. Fresh & fantastic! Chef Bob, Isidro & Eric are cresting beautiful food in a comfortable, fun environment. Ask for Amanda... she remembers your drink, special requests, etc time and again. read more

Nice atmosphere and staff are friendly. Menu is limited but food is good. Entree portions are a little on the small side.

This is only a review of the service as I never got to order anything. After a long day working, I decided to have dinner here with my coworker vs going out elsewhere. I walked down early to get a drink and relax for a few minutes by myself. There was no hostess or anyone to greet you, so I sat myself. Over the next 20 myself, four other tables sat down and got water and menus. No one ever even greeted me. By the time my coworker came down, I told him that we needed to eat elsewhere. We walked across the street to Firebirds and had a great meal and I left a 30% tip. The hotel has been great all week, but I'm not so sure about the restaurant. read more

Very nice renovation of the old Hunt Lounge at the Christiana Hilton. I love the farm to table concept! I didn't get to try a drink, but the cocktail list looked amazing. The waffle grilled cheese was really tasty and came with a fantastic tomato soup. I had enough to bring half of my sandwich home. I can't wait to go back and try more of the menu! read more

Friendly and knowledgeable staff, delicious food! Reasonable prices for a farm-to-table gastropub, worth a stop.

Best place with the best Old Fashion yet! Tasty food as well! Comfortable chairs, great atmosphere, friendly staff.

Enjoyed dinner here two nights and both nights it was excellent. First I want to say the bartender Amanda was exceptional and very friendly providing info on the local area. The bar area is comfortable and there is also a cool outside area with a fire pit to relax with a drink also. read more

Fabulous dinner two nights in a row! I can't believe the quality of food - it was delicious! And the service was impeccable as well.

Had a pretty terrible evening in both service and quality of food. I feel terrible for the staff because this seemed like a mis managed issue. I came here for a rehearsal dinner for my brother a few nights back. We were seated outside on the patio (which would have been fine since it was a warmer day) but we waited an hour and 45 minutes for our food to come out. By which time the sun had started to recede and we were all freezing. A group of around 12 of us. Our food came out all at once- no appetizers first. I rate this 2 stars because apparently everyone's food was good. Not mine however... My soup came out with butter and no bread, was cold and my boyfriend and I's orders had been mixed up. We had ordered the one veggie entree option but was given their veggie hummus plate, when we said it wasn't right our server said "theres veggies on it, yes, thats right." After talking with our server (since she seemed to have been given no help whatsoever), she had informed us she was our bus boy as well. Not sure if she was a server at all. Ultimately poor experience and will not be back. Definitely not suited for larger parties or reservations! read more

Nice low key place in the Hilton hotel. Delicious food but a bit pricey. Interesting and fresh food. But the service was amazing. Nice atmosphere. Will be returning. read more

Over priced and totally tasteless meals. Took over 5 min to even be acknowledged. Took at least 20min to get my salad that had to to be returned. The garden to table fresh greens sat to long in the bag from Sysco and looked like cooked soggy greens. At $29/$43, for the flat iron steak and sirloin these "locally" sourced meats should have melted in our mouth. Instead a chainsaw was needed to get through the silver skin that was left on the meat. No bread/rolls ?? Happy Birthday to our 15 year old son. read more

What an experience! This restaurant bucks the trend of any other hotel restaurant I've been to. Food is fresh and carefully prepared. Server was excellent and convinced me to try one of the hand crafted cocktails with mint straight out of the garden on the hotel grounds. Highly recommend you try it! read more