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Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Wrightsville Beach

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1. Flying Machine Oyster Bar
4.7
Exceptional(134)
Price: Expensive
• Oyster Bar • Wrightsville Beach
Booked 13 times today
Located in the heart of Harbor Island on Wrightsville Beach, Flying Machine Brewing Oyster Bar focuses on serving fresh oysters in creative ways showcasing local mariculture alongside Southern-inspired cuisine, craft cocktails, and Wilmington's award-winning Flying Machine Brewing Company beer. Join us inside or sit at our patio area overlooking the Loop!
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2. Solstice Wrightsville Beach
4.5
Awesome(97)
Price: Expensive
• American • Wrightsville Beach
Booked 5 times today
Solstice Kitchen + Cocktails is the place to indulge in spectacular food and stunning ocean views. Our award-winning Chef, William Roberts has designed a menu that is loved by locals and traveling foodies alike. Come taste your way through our market-fresh menu of coastal-American dishes and handcrafted drinks. We have a passion for market-fresh ingredients, honest cooking, and a beach-elegant atmosphere that’s welcoming to all.
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3. Port Land Grille
4.9
Exceptional(2112)
Price: Expensive
• American • Wilmington
Booked 24 times today
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.
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4. G Prime
4.8
Exceptional(223)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Wrightsville Beach
Booked 23 times today
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.
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5. East - Blockade Runner Beach Resort
4.0
Excellent(329)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Wrightsville Beach
Our restaurant is currently closed. We apologize for any inconvenience.
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6. Tarantelli’s
4.7
Exceptional(2808)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Wilmington
Booked 25 times today
Tarantelli’s is located on Second Street, just one block from Front Street and in walking distance to the Cape Fear River. The restaurant and event venue is located in the historic district of downtown Wilmington. This lively area spans 230-plus blocks and is home to some of the best bars, restaurants, churches, architecture, and selection of fine art. There are several parking facilities nearby, but you can also reach Tarantelli's year round via horse drawn trolley and carriage, river taxi, trolley cars, or on foot.
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7. The George on the Riverwalk
4.7
Exceptional(681)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Wilmington
Booked 32 times today
The George on the Riverwalk is in the downtown area of Wilmington, North Carolina. A great location, along with the great food, have helped to make this a very popular eatery. You can find inside or outside seating right on the river. As one of the only dog friendly restaurants in the area, we welcome your furry friends! We provide heated decks in the winter as well as amazing views of the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge, the USS North Carolina Battleship and amazing sunset views year around! Whether you choose to visit us by car or boat, we provide 3 hour parking vouchers for the lot across the street and have a 90ft floating dock located directly on the Cape Fear River!!
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8. Ruth's Chris Steak House - Wilmington, NC
4.7
Exceptional(2429)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Wilmington
Booked 49 times today
Ruth's Chris Steak House in Wilmington is located at the newly constructed River Place in the heart of historic Downtown Wilmington. Whether it's a romantic steak dinner for two, an important business meeting, or a private party, Ruth's Chris Steak House can accommodate your needs and our Wilmington steakhouse provides guests with a warm, comfortable atmosphere of casual elegance.
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9. Dram Yard at ARRIVE
4.6
Exceptional(91)
Price: Expensive
• American • Wilmington
Booked 21 times today
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.

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