Located directly across Market Street from The Grand Opera House makes Chelsea Tavern the go-to spot before or after the show, and there could be none better. Pre: Order off the regular dinner menu, which offers comfort food like stout-braised short rib with herb-goat cheese polenta. The staff will get you out on time. Post: Get a delicious burger, pizza or fish sandwich off the late-night bill. (821 N. Market St., Wilmington, 482-3333, www.chelseatavern.com)