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Brent's Bistro
Price: Expensive•Contemporary American•4.9(675)Upscale yet casual restaurant located in Wilmington, NC. Located near Wrightsville Beach. Menu changes weekly to highlight the freshest seafood and land dishes. Enjoy flavorful dinners and extensive wine selection in our welcoming atmosphere. When weather permits, book a seat outdoors on our covered patio. For reservations, please utilize Opentable or call us directly. However, reservations for Fridays and Saturdays can ONLY be booked by calling us directly. 910-839-3131.Seabird
Price: Expensive•Seafood•4.9(1,665)Mindfully sourced and thoughtfully prepared ingredients highlight the landscape of the food in our coastal community. Menu subject to change daily with local availability of seafood and produce. James Beard nominated chef and owner, Dean Neff.
Reservations available for dinner Wednesday through Monday. Closed Tuesdays.
Brunch now served Saturday & Sunday!
Kipos Hellenic Cuisine
Price: Moderate•Greek•4.8(858)Kipos Hellenic Cuisine, an elevated extension of Kipos Greek Taverna in Chapel Hill, boasts a large garden and extensive bar which features double-sided seating indoors and out – all of which lends to a spacious dining area that flows seamlessly from the dining room to the patio. The bright, light-filled dining room, with high ceilings, terrazzo floors, and a variety of seating areas.
Enjoy Kipos’ classic Greek menu, curated by Executive Chef George Delidimos – including its legendary Avgolemono, Moussaka, Tzatziki, grilled whole fish. In addition to the largest Greek wine selection in the area.Butcher and Barrel by True Blue
Price: Expensive•Contemporary American•4.8(584)Chef Bobby Zimmerman and his team welcome you to Butcher & Barrel by We Are True Blue, located in the South Front District of downtown Wilmington, NC.
Celebrated for its prime cuts and lively atmosphere, Butcher & Barrel features a menu of locally sourced ingredients and an extensive selection of bourbon and whiskey. With its high ceilings, funky wallpaper, and art featuring local artist GERB, Butcher & Barrel aims to offer not only a delicious dining and drinking experience but also a memorable, vibrant one. Designed to give you a big city feel, it has that exciting air of "where are you going to go next?" after you finish your meal or drink.
Port Land Grille
Price: Expensive•American•4.8(2,183)Port Land Grille has progressive American regional cuisine masterfully executed in a casually elegant coastal setting since November 2000. We have both indoor and outdoor dining and private rooms are available. Thank you for dining with us!
COVID-19 updates: Masks are no longer required to be worn indoors but they are still recommended if you are not vaccinated. Our staff is fully vaccinated and ready to serve you!
We have suspended the ability to bring in outside food or beverage (ex. cakes or wine) while we continue to recover from the devastating affects of COVID-19. Thank you in advance for your understanding and continued support.Melting Pot - Wilmington (NC)
Price: Expensive•Fondue•4.8(735)Welcome and thank you for choosing The Melting Pot of Wilmington. We offer a very unique and interactive dining experience, with a heavy focus on personal service. Our Wait staff has been hand picked and extensively trained to have the ability to provide you, our guest, with nothing less than a "Perfect Night Out." Every visit will be hand tailored to fit your wants and needs during your fondue experience. We are a four-course full service restaurant. We offer a stunning variety of creamy, perfectly balanced cheeses that our servers hand craft table side for your dining pleasure. We have a selection of cold, crisp and fresh salads, paired with house made dressings. Our entrées are as beautiful as they are delicious. We offer a wide range of premium meats and seafoods with a variety of sophisticated marinades and sauces for dipping.
G Prime
Price: Very Expensive•Steakhouse•4.8(317)G Prime offers the highest level of service and ingredients for the entire community to enjoy – from beautifully curated and customizable prime cuts, locally sourced fish and fresh seasonal produce, a classic craft cocktail and mixology program, to one of the largest, most prolific wine cellars in the area.Dram Yard at ARRIVE
Price: Expensive•American•4.5(151)Located in the heart of downtown Wilmington, Dram Yard offers dinners featuring Southern coastal flavors with a global twist. Join us for craft cocktails, carefully curated wine and beer offerings, and thoughtful preparations of locally sourced ingredients in our re-opened dining room.
Caprice Bistro
Price: Moderate•French•4.6(3,433)Bonjour!
We are excited for you to dine with us!
Hours: Open 7 days a week 4pm-10pm, Sunday we close at 9pm.
Reservations are preferred, though walk ins are always welcome!
There is a parking deck one block away on Market Street, between Front Street and Second Street. There is also paid street parking (free after 6:30pm and free all day Sunday).
Your table will be reserved for 2 hours, and we ask that you please honor your reservation time. If you require a longer time to dine, please contact us so that we can accommodate your request.
For parties more than 5 people please contact us.
Merci beaucoup!Hieronymus Seafood Restaurant & Oyster Bar
Price: Moderate•Seafood•4.7(617)The Area's Authentic Seafood Restaurant The experience that you will have at Hieronymus Seafood Restaurant & Oyster Bar is uniquely Wilmington, North Carolina. Our specialty is Cape Fear cuisine, including fresh local seafood, fresh vegetables, and local craft beer. When you walk through our doors, take a look around. You will see many items that are a part of our history. The shells inside the tables have been brought to us by many guests throughout the years. Nameplates on the bar designate locals that have told many a tale. News releases show Hieronymus cooking for Bryant Gumbel on the Today Show. You might copy a recipe for soft shell crab or take a gander at some of the "stars" that have dropped by for dinner.
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- GGeorgeSan Francisco Bay Area •16 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoFood has always been exceptional. We had the tuna appetizer and then the Wagyu and a Smashburger. Everything was delicious. Waitress, Camellia, was awesome. More infoDram Yard at ARRIVEPrice: Expensive• American• Wilmington•4.5
- BBeckyDetroit / Eastern Michigan •4 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoI was wrapping up a business trip in Wilmington and decided to end it with a meal at Floriana. I had a lovely table on one of their balconies. Every about the meal was outstanding from the special cocktail to the tiramisu at the end. I highly recommend and will be back the next time I am in Wilmington.More infoFloriana - WilmingtonPrice: Expensive• Italian• Wilmington•4.8
- SSidVIPRaleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill •57 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoGreat food, large portions and excellent service. Spaghetti with their homemade marinara sauce with sausage and meatballs just incredible.More infoTarantelli’sPrice: Moderate• Italian• Wilmington•4.7
- MMarvinLas Vegas •6 reviews5.0Dined 5 days agoCelebrated my wife’s birthday and the food was great. My steak was cooked to my liking and my wife enjoyed the duck. The fried rice was a little overcooked but the overall flavor was good. The view of the river was nice and we enjoyed our time there.More infoRiver 128 RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Wilmington•4.6
- AAaronRaleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill •1 review5.0Dined 6 days agoWe had a great dinner, the staff was knowledgeable and friendly, the food delicious and wine selection well suited. The swordfish schnitzel was intriguing and delivered.More infoSeabirdPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Wilmington•4.9
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Walk the riverfront in Wilmington, North Carolina, or visit the beaches of the Atlantic coast in this distinctive city. You can enjoy plenty of creative and delicious dining options that feature Southern cuisine, fish and seafood pulled fresh from the local waterways, and you'll find a wide array of American and international cuisines. Savor raw oysters at a local oyster bar or enjoy Caribbean preparations of shrimp and grilled fish. Taste regional presentations of broiled seafood, seared swordfish and shrimp and grits. Visit a small-plates restaurant that features global cuisine from sushi to Greek sardines to Spanish-style tapas with sunchokes and cheese. Enjoy fine dining at a new-American restaurant serving farm-to-table cuisine and the fresh catch of the day as well as beef tartare, grilled red snapper and Southern fried chicken. For a more casual experience, chow down on a juicy burger at a brick-walled pub.
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Frequently asked questions
Dog-friendly restaurants in Wilmington include River 128 Restaurant, Quanto Basta: Italian Eatery & Wine Bar - Wilmington and PinPoint
Child-friendly restaurants in Wilmington include True Blue Butcher & Table - The Forum, Solstice Wrightsville Beach and Tarantelli’s