The Green Room (Hotel du Pont)

The Green Room at the Hotel du Pont is one of the most historically significant dining rooms on the American East Coast, occupying the grand ground floor of the Hotel du Pont at 11th and Market Streets in Wilmington, Delaware. Opened in 1913 as part of the hotel's original construction, the room was designed in the French Renaissance style and remains one of the finest pre-World War I hotel dining spaces still in active use in the United States. The room itself commands the experience: a soaring ceiling with carved English oak paneling, original oil paintings by N.C. Wyeth and other American masters, crystal chandeliers, and tablecloths that anchor one of the most theatrical dining environments in Delaware. The kitchen works to match the setting, drawing on American and Continental traditions with ingredients sourced from the Brandywine Valley and surrounding Mid-Atlantic region. Pan-seared duck breast is presented with seasonal accompaniments that reflect the harvest, Dover sole meunière receives classic French treatment, and the rack of Delaware Valley lamb arrives with a composed garnish that reflects the kitchen's formal training. The beverage program is extensive and appropriate for the setting — a wine list spanning hundreds of labels across classic French and American appellations, alongside a bar program producing era-faithful cocktails. Sunday brunch in the Green Room has become a Wilmington institution, with carved meats, seasonal salads, and pastries alongside a full à la carte menu. Reservations are required and can be made by calling (302) 594-3154 or via exploretock.com. The room tends to book fully on weekend evenings and during holiday periods, and advance planning of at least one to two weeks for prime slots is essential. Business travelers and locals mark anniversaries and special occasions here consistently, making it Wilmington's most prestigious dining reservation.