I was visiting Wilmington for the first time and my sister and I wanted steak so we heard about Walters. I was not impressed. It is very romantic and good for a date, but it had no selection of steak choices. If you wanted a New York strip or T-bone or a ribeye you were out of luck. I don't know why steakhouse is in their name. They had a special on prime rib, which was good. You receive the salad, the dessert and something else but when the prime rib came, it was bland. The potatoes were bland, no seasoning and full of fat. The prime rib was more fat than it was meat. I'm still trying to find a good steakhouse in Wilmington. Walters might be the good place for small gatherings- conversation or having a drink, but it is absolutely not a steakhouse. read more

Went to Walter's for my husband's birthday.... Didn't like the restaurant smelled it had a stale moldy smell. Place was a bit dated. Ambiance does play a part in dining ...for me anyway. The food was just ok. My husband is a steak guy and he wasn't happy with his meal. Service however was really really good. Everyone was nice and welcoming. read more

We had the prime rib special. This was a complete dinner including soup or salad, main entre, then desert which they had good choices. We had cheese cake, although there were two other selections which were also quite nice. This place is upscale, but it won't break your budget. They also feature a full bar with cocktails, beer, wines and spirits read more

We have been going to Walter's for 40 years. We have taken it off our list of favorite places. They have gone steadily downhill the past few years. Absolutely worst service ever tonight and it's not because they were busy. We waited an Hour for dinner because they got one of our orders wrong and had to remake it When it finally came out, the other order was cold No apology from the waitress and the waitress never came back to ask if we wanted another drink We got a " sorry for your long wait" from the manager while we were waiting No comp on drink or anything. Won't be going back. First time ever we gave a 12% tip and that was 10% too much. read more

Maybe it's just me, but give me an old school steakhouse every time over a new place. Amazing meal. Vodka martini was delicious, stuffed mushrooms, perfect. Delmonico steak amazing. And kudos to the chef on the perfect use of salt. I've been looking forward to this all week, and it did not disappoint! And my waiter, Kevin, is an absolute treasure!! read more

Went here for the first time on Christmas Eve! We were seated in the back, by the kitchen and had a server who only started a week ago so it wasn't a bad experience, just not what we expected for Christmas Eve. The server ended up being friendly and giving us time to enjoy our meals but initially, she kept asking us to order every 2-3 minutes and we were starting to feel rushed. Also, as soon as we sat down, the waitress let us know that they were out of baked potatoes, Mac and cheese, and French fries - which we found odd considering it was only 5:30 pm. All of the cocktails that we tried were very good! The Christmas mojito was our favorite - it didn't have muddled mint leaves in it which was so nice because sometime they get stuck in the straw! The espresso martini was also very good! For food, we started with the cheesesteak egg rolls and did not enjoy them. The meat tasted strange and the breading was way to thick to be an egg roll. The bread & salads were good - very fresh! We all had the 6 oz filet for our meals and enjoyed them. The cut of meat was high quality and all 3 of our steaks were cooked to the perfect temperature. The twice baked potatoes were a bit dry and lacked flavor. As for dessert, we tried the banana foster! It was okay, it didn't have much going on and the bananas tasted raw. Overall, nice restaurant with friendly staff members and extremely reasonable prices - If I were to go again, I'd try one of their seafood dishes & hopefully the Mac and cheese. read more

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We visited Walter's for the first time. It is old school inside, with a lot of dark decor and furnishings. The staff is very friendly. We started with strawberry prosecco, which was described on the menu as garnished with strawberries. We had several, and none were garnished. We ordered the pork belly appetizer but it was not pork belly. It was just a slice of pork sitting on naan bread and it was very chewy. We ordered the Filet Edmund which was supposed to be filet mignonettes with crab meat and bearnaise sauce, and the Delmonico. The salads that came with the meals were mediocre. The tomatoes on my tomato and mozzarella salad were grocery-store tomatoes and not very good ones. The Caesar salad was just a plate of romaine. I expected the mignonettes to be 2 small filets, not chunks of filet, so they were overcooked and the bearnaise was just gravy. The crabmeat on the Filet Edmund was fantastic but not with gravy. The Delmonico was tasty but had some fat. None of it was bad, it was all just ok. We paid way too much for a just-ok steak dinner where several things weren't even what was described on the menu. read more

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Great spot in Wilmington. Cool old school feel in this place and it was located in a neighborhood with restaurants and pubs. I saw the pics of the prime rib and decided it was worth a shot. Glad I went, Gina was very nice and took good care of people at the bar. The food was good and the prices were reasonable. Not an upscale steakhouse, but a nice vibe. Worth trying out. Enjoy!!! read more

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Prime rib was exceptional. Vegetables etc were well prepared. Dessert was delicious too. Decent reliable place to get a good meal. Only peeve was the price of cocktails and glasses of wine. Seemed expensive but one could always not drink alcohol. read more

Different cheesesteak #1112 in the last five years. Monday night special $12 Prime Rib Sandwich. I paid the $1 for cheese and $2.99 for the twice baked potato. Summer Shandy drafts were $5. Walter's has a great old Steak House vibe. The prime rib was pretty darn close to melting in my mouth. The horseradish sauce added great flavor to everything it touched. $17 ($22 if you get 2 drafts) for a very good meal in a very nice place. Winner, winner, prime rib dinner. I will be back to try the rest of their dinner specials. read more

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We have been to Walter's almost every weekend after Thanksgiving for the past five or six years. Walter has never let us down. I am not sure what happened, this last visit was so bad that I had to review. Sea Bass - rubber! Seriously, they served a fish smelling piece of rubber. I tasted it and could not even place the flavor. Horrible and uneditable, possibly the worst fish dish I have ever had. Delmonico - seriously overcooked thin piece of steak. How are they even calling this a Delmonico? Really, really epic fail. Our other family members got Prime Rib. Just overpriced average. In the past, the Prime Rib has been outstanding. I am not sure what is the deal, but this was a serious swing and miss. Oh well, win some - lose some. The chef did serve up an Edmund Prime Rib, the Demi sauce was very good......Check out my pics. read more

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I've been eating at Walters for 20+ years, this is the perfect example of a great family run local steakhouse. Personal service, solid food and always just what you want. The prime rib is great every time, the burgers in the bar are a great treat too, don't miss their specials. read more

Upon entering, it is dark and roomy. I was immediately seated and provided with a paper menu. I ordered a dirty martini, and it was delicious. I got the crab dip appetizer, and it was also good. The waiter was attentive and knowledgeable. The main course was the prime rib with crab imperial. Wow!! I know this is what Walters is known for, and boy was it good!! The ambiance, food, and drinks were top-notch. I am sorry I have not patronized this establishment a lot sooner. And to think of how long this excellent steakhouse has been in Wilmington! I cannot wait to go back for my birthday in two weeks! read more

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Walter's Steakhouse is a darkly paneled, old school steakhouse. I was home alone on Father's Day, so I thought I'd cheer myself by treating myself to a good steak dinner. Our Outback Steakhouse is a lousy restaurant and I'd had a good meal at Walter's last year. Seemed a safe bet I sat at the bar but had no view of the tv, I started scrolling through my phone. A Karen was sitting next to me and somehow through the din of the noisy bar could hear the audio of some reels as I rolled past them. She reprimanded me and turned away. Eventually a bartender got around to taking my order. I didn't mind the wait, but sitting next to this rude woman to whom I had failed to make a retort, made slow service interminable. Worst of all, the had filthy mouths and I had to sit there listening to them dropping the F bomb over and over again. They seemed to be regulars, asthe bartender didn't seem to mind their loud swearing nor did the owner who was nearby. I ordered onion soup which forever to be served. The bartender eventually explained that there was a backup. When it arrived it was barely warm, the onions were crunchy, and the cheese clearly hadn't seen the broiler. When my steak arrived it was over cooked, but I accepted it as I didn't war to wait for another. The twice-baked potato tasted old, and the béarnaise sauce for which I was charged $4 tasted thin and watery, like it was made from a mix powder. I get it that they were understaffed, but I find it really annoying when wait staff talk at me while walking past me without stopping to talk TO ME. This happened over and over ago again. Meanwhile the other bartender was fawning continuously over Karen and her vulgar husband. It's too bad, because Walter's seemed upon my first visit to be a reasonably priced local restaurant. I guess they deserve another chance. We'll see. I know $60 isn't much for a steak dinner, but I went out to feel better about being alone on my Father's Day, after spending the money I feel worse than if I'd just spent $10 at McDonald's. read more

Walters is a very good steak and seafood restaurant in the Little Italy section of Wilmington. With the decline of so many of my favorite restaurants, we started going here in the last few years every so often and have not been disappointed. The service is always excellent whether we sit at the bar or at a table. I usually order the lobster tails which are always beautifully prepared. The twice baked potatoes are ridiculously sinful. The Chesapeake crab dip is delicious and light. The crostinis that accompany the dip are perfect. I try to avoid bread but whatever the bread they give here is so freaking good that I house it every time. My husband is very picky about his steak but he really does enjoy it here. There's not many places he will order a steak and pay good money for but here it is a no-brainer. I also love that entrees come with a decent size salad. You have a choice between a garden and a Caesar and both are very generous. Other restaurants you would need to pay $8 which is just obnoxious. I only gave this four stars because they need a good paint job. Where I sat, I was against the wall and it was dingy and dirty. Not dirty where I felt gross eating there but just old. They need to fix that. The place itself is very old school looking inside, but I think that adds to the character of a good old fashioned steakhouse. Just paint your walls please. One thing that offended me that had nothing to do with the restaurant was the way some of the customers were dressed. There was a table next to us and some were dressed like homeless people. I don't expect people to wear their Sunday best, but don't come into a restaurant dress like you just rolled out of bed. This I've been seeing more and more too. Please, show some respect. If you can afford this restaurant, you can afford an iron and a new t-shirt. read more

Wow, this place is amazing! Such an old school restaurant vibe, and decor. Steaks were so good, I'd rate them in my top 5 steakhouses in the country. Portions are large, and tasty. Service is very good considering how busy the place was that night. We were seated right away, but highly recommended reservations. Can't wait to go back, so when I'm Wilmington you must eat at Walter's!!! read more

Our visit for Father's Day lacked luster, the server, never smiled until we tipped her, acted like we were a bother at times. When ordered our steaks, she cringed when I asked for my steak well done. It doesn't matter what you think, I'm the customer, I'm eating it and it's our $$$. The mashed potatoes with garlic, were weak, watery almost would say they were boxed. the portion size was minimal. The steak was prepared exactly to our liking, the broccoli was prepared just right. I want to honor where honor is due however, at best our experience, all things considered was just ok. ps I had a visa gift card to help cover the cost of the meal, found out at the time of presentation, they only accept their own gift cards. Just and FYI read more

Best prime rib in Delaware. The owner John and his staff goes out of their way to make sure you're comfortable and having an enjoyable time with great food. read more

I wish I had taken photos. Walters is an institution. The ambience is 100% steakhouse. The food is 100% buffet. We had the stuffed mushrooms (3) that were flavorless. We ordered the porterhouse plus extra sides for me, as I'd just have a few pieces of his steak. The steak was cooked to the proper med-rare temp, but there was no crust on the outside and big pieces of fat (not rendered). The creamed spinach was cold and the baked potato were minuscule. PLUS the bathrooms had caked on dirt and grime. I can only imagine how gross the kitchen must be. The best part of the experience was our server. He was a young, African American man who was the most professional server I've ever experienced. read more

My husband took me to Walter's for our anniversary. I was extremely disappointed from the moment I walked inside. The place is really outdated. The dishes are cheap looking. I order a cocktail and it was okay but not really good. The appetizers portions were very small. The salad was horrible. We both ordered steak and it was cooked perfectly but lacked flavor. The potatoes weren't nothing especial. I ordered desert and told the waitress it was our anniversary, hoping that they would decorate the plate as usually restaurants do. They didn't do anything to it. Our bill was almost $200 and it was definitely not worth it. I never be back to this place. I've been in much better places that had better atmosphere, food and service. read more

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Best prime rib in Delaware I always thought Harry's was the best until I went to Walters 3 years ago Excellent service also. Jim T read more

Absolutely a wonderful experience! The whole staff was enjoyable to talk to and the food was amazing! Thank you for allowing us to enjoy our Christmas dinner with Shaundra as our server!! We will definitely return! read more

Delmonico SteakFrench Onion SoupStuffedShrimpPrime RibMeatballSurf&TurfLongIslandIcedTea I took my Mother & Aunt out for a nice Meal to end the Girl's Day Out. I reserved through "Open Table" App for the first time the same day, while we were out shopping. Driving up was very Deceiving I was surprised that the atmosphere inside the restaurant was so relaxed & intimate. The Servers were very engaging & knowledgeable, offering suggestions which were invaluable. Everything was Great, Delicious, cooked to perfection... The Owner came over to ask about our meals & was extremely attentive and welcoming. He took extra care to escort My Mother & Aunt out to Our Vehicle after advising that I pull up to the rear entrance for accessibility as Mother was using a Walker. It was not inexpensive but it was well worth the Cost. I would, most definitely do it again. read more

My boyfriend and I went to Walter's for the first time last night to celebrate his birthday and we had a great time! We shared the sweet and sour meatballs and stuffed mushrooms for appetizers. For dinner he got the steak parmesan and I got the surf and turf. Everything was delicious! The steak was cooked perfectly and was so tender. The waitress recommended a great bottle of red wine which we thoroughly enjoyed also. Our waitress was awesome, she was incredibly helpful and friendly. Can't wait to go back to Walters!! read more

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Walter's is an iconic steakhouse, with the quality, tradition and service maintained by the first class owner, John. Whenever our family wants to honor and celebrate family or friends or business, we call Walter's for a reservation at Table 21. How fortunate we are. John, thank you. Toni C read more

Nice atmosphere. . Pricey, but food value is good. Nice staff. Owner is friendly, knows his patrons. Only complaint, the parking is an issue. You can park across the street, but it is owned by a funeral hone, so if there is a funeral, you can't park there. read more

Lovely old style steakhouse, which is so nice, however, the service I experienced recently was so lacking, friendly but lacking, the food was good, (however the lettuce in my wedge salad was turning brown) Our waitress when serving our freestanding table, delivered everything from the end employing us all to pass down cocktails and then salads and entrees. It was like being in a boarding house. I won't visit again. read more

Wow, just wow. I'm from Argentina but I lived in Delaware. My country is well known for their meat so I was impressed on how good the meat was here. I am not a meat lover but I can occasionally have a good piece of meat, this place did the trick. I think it is a hidden gem in this part of Wilmington. Great service, great prices and great meat. They even had a Malbec from Argentina. read more

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This was your classic steak house. Old school decor. Dim lighting. Service was friendly. We started our meal off with some fried calamari. It wasn't the best but it wasn't bad either. Not sure if I would try it again. For my main course I tried the petite prime rib. The meat was tender and juicy. I usually would order a filet mignon but glad I tried the prime rib. Their side dishes were really good. We tried the creamed spinach and the mac & cheese. This restaurant is great for a date night or if you're celebrating a special occasion read more

Walter's Steakhouse - Prime rib, mac & cheese, creamed spinach - Steakhouses Near Me - Wilmington, Delaware

My go to place for prime rib. This is an old school steak house. It isn't sexy, hip, or cool. They play awful elevator Muzak (one feature that could very easily be upgraded at low cost that would make a big difference in ambience!) It's dimly lit. Has a nice little bar area. The service is always very good. On Thursdays and Sundays they feature a complementary seafood bar--oysters on half shell, clams, boiled shrimp, clams casino, mussels, . I get the same thing each time: my favorite wedge salad with delicious chunky blue cheese, and the petite 10 oz prime rib, rare. You have a choice of chuck (Fattier) or sirloin (leaner) cut. I don't like seeing a lot of globby fat on my meat. The sirloin is perfect. Tender and cooked exactly right. Served with a choice of potatoes. There are 4 sizes of meat to get. They have all the usual steak types, and a few seafood dishes. They have a frequent flyer club. When you spend $300, you get a $25 gift certificate. Not a big deal, but it's easy to rack up $300 in 2-3 visits. Free parking on street or in a lot. read more

Walter's Steakhouse always delivers! Each time we visit we try something new and this visit was no different. I was not eating red meat at the time so the lobster was a stellar choice. The lobster was absolutely wonderful, it just melts in your mouth. My husband however did enjoy the steak in the form of filet Edmond and he commented more than once on how tender the meat was and how much he enjoyed it. We have been dining at Walter's for over 10 years and not one time have they disappointed. We even had a dinner party in a private room almost 9 years ago and every one of our 20 guests raved at how their steaks arrived hot, juicy and cooked to their desired temperature. You will never be disappointed at Walter's! read more

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Classic steakhouse with very attentive service. The owner always circulates and chats with guests and each menu item is prepared with care and precision. read more

I hate doing this because our experiences pre covid were amazing! The steaks this time weren't good last week. I ordered the same steak as last time and it didn't look or taste anywhere near what it was a couple years ago. Our waitress Gina was great, however. read more

Saw the many great reviews. We had a reservation for 7:00, 5 people. Called and asked if they could seat us earlier as prior plans ended earlier. Hostess said she could fit us in at 5:45. The filet was very good. The Delmonico was cooked perfect but was tough chew. Sides were average. Cream spinach was not very good. Risotto spinach was very good. Had to keep looking for our waitress for service as she was over worked. As I received the check I had credit card in hand and she would be right . Than saw her start to take orders for a table of 12. Nothing worse than a waitress that doesn't close the deal timely. We tried to get the hostess to take our check and she said she couldn't . Her excuse was they made exceptions to seat us early. Btw the restaurant was not crowded. Would not go back . Paying that much $ should be better managed. read more

We went here for a special occasion and it was most underwhelming. The prices were high so we expected some elegantly served food. It looked and tasted like cafeteria food. People were dressed very casually and the waitress didn't seem to care that we left half our food untouched. It was a lot of money for a very disappointing meal. read more

Old school steakhouse. Took my daughter there for her 21st birthday. The attributes here on Yelp say "Classy" and "Dressy" so I was a little disappointed to see people in jeans and sneakers. (There may have even been a t-shirt or two in there.) We, however, dressed for the occasion. My daughter had her first legal drink, which I believe was a Mangotini, which she pronounced delicious. I had an old standby, a Moscow mule. I wanted a diablo. But the waiter said the bar didn't have creme de cassis. (Guys, you have to up your cocktail game.) She ordered the surf and turf, while I had the Delmonico. Everything was delicious and prepared perfectly. They even comped our dessert since it was her birthday. It was bananas foster. Unfortunately, they don't flame it at the table. But it was still delicious. This just may be the place I take her when she graduates from UD. read more

What a great dinner. The steaks and Prime Rib was excellent. Floyd took excellent care of my entire family. Thank you all very much. Looking forward to next time. read more

The old world feel And highest quality is why Walters is our go to steak place...have tried others but Walters is it! read more

I had heard so much about the great Walters steak house. A landmark in Wilmington with amazing seafood and steaks. I couldn't have been more disappointed. This may have been a fine dining establishment 20 years ago but, they haven't seemed to made any improvements since that time. We waited 10 minutes before being greeted by a hostess that looked frazzled and disorganized. quality of our meal. We came when there was the complimentary seafood bar. The quality of the seafood was similar to a Chinese buffet, not high quality. The cocktail shrimp were not deveined and the oysters were the lowest quality you could find with a metallic after taste. The serving dish was broken so it snapped back and startled everyone that opened it. The restaurant boasts about the quality and flavor of the meats. We ordered the top ones with high expectations.My prime rib was barely warm and had absolutely no flavor. The filet mignon was not tender at all. Both the meals came with a Caesar salad that was simply lettuce and croutons, that again, looked like it came from a Chinese buffet. Honestly, the only thing about the restaurant that resembled high quality or fine dining was the check. What a disappointment. read more

Our waitress was Susie. Excellent service !!! That was the most important part. Im1st then there, loved Walters for the atmosphere, old city/business deals being closed all night long. The food was really top notch, wedge salad and prime rib, thE prime rib was undoubtedly among the best I have ever had. The any strip was good, but didn't hold a candle in comparison to the prime rib. I did send the prime rib back to have it seared a touch in the outside for more flavor, they did keep it medium rare as requested. Can't wait to come bacK. Walters send me a discount code or free all read more