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A photo of Ruth's Chris Steak House - Wilmington, NC restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(2440)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Wilmington
Booked 36 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.
A photo of Tarantelli’s restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(2822)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Wilmington
Booked 30 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.
A photo of PinPoint restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(1818)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • Wilmington
Booked 24 times today
Welcome to PinPoint Restaurant! Located in Wilmington, NC, PinPoint Restaurant serves food deeply rooted in Southern tradition. Featured in Southern Living's Best Restaurants of 2019. The menu changes daily and features local seasonal offerings from Wilmington’s farmers, fishermen, and oystermen.
A photo of The George on the Riverwalk restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(684)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Wilmington
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!!
A photo of Quanto Basta: Italian Eatery & Wine Bar - Wilmington restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(1095)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Wilmington
Booked 10 times today
Located in the heart of historic downtown Wilmington, QB’s diverse yet comforting flavors are reminiscent of a casual but unique Italian neighborhood restaurant, complete with seating in a lush, private courtyard with a stunning fountain ~ a true oasis in an urban setting.
A photo of Caprice Bistro restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(3326)
Price: Moderate
• French • Wilmington
Booked 10 times today
Open Wed-Mon, closed Tues. Reservations recommended; table times limited to 2 hours max. Please call the restaurant directly for reservations of parties over 4 guests. Online orders can be placed from our website; limited daily availability. 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 all day Sundays)....Thierry & Patricia Moity previously owned Patou Bistro in Charlotte, NC & Cafe de Bruxelles in NYC. Chef Thierry has been cooking since age 13 in some of the finest restaurants in Europe & USA. His cuisine is influenced by many traditions; Patricia comes from the northern part of France near the Belgium border, while Thierry's origins are deeply rooted in the central provinces of the country. According to Chef Thierry, “I want everyone to feel welcome in my restaurant. We are working against the stereotype that French food must be intimidating and expensive.”

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  • William
    Coastal North Carolina •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    You can’t forget Michael’ ultra deep voice. His level of service was phenomenal. He went out of his way to make us all feel he genuinely cared that we were happy. While I wasn’t overly happy with basically charred beyond recognition Porterhouse for 2 that arrived to the table sliced in cubes?? I managed to muster the courage to eat it so as not to bring a negativity to my 70th birthday celebration at Ruth’s Chris, something I had been doing for the last 45 years. It was probably the single worst Porterhouse steak I’ve ever eaten. Looked like the chef got busy and make left it in too long, not to the point of being consumed by the flames but darn close enough to ruin the flavor with The burnt bone running through it. Having it pre-cubed for me was a first and something I will ensure never happens again. However, Michael our server and host couldn’t have been more delightful to work with. He is a valuable asset to your team.
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    Ruth's Chris Steak House - Wilmington, NCPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Wilmington
    4.7
  • JenniferVIP
    Cleveland / Akron / Canton •30 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    We were seated at a lovely private booth. Our waiter, Gavin was outstanding. The food and drinks were delicious. We will definitely be back soon.
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    Tarantelli’sPrice: Moderate• Italian• Wilmington
    4.7
  • Kathie
    Coastal North Carolina •31 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    As always service impeccable. Menu changes weekly so no "same old" choices. Everything is fresh and absolutely delicious. One of our top restaurants!
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    PinPointPrice: Very Expensive• American• Wilmington
    4.8
  • Karen
    San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
    4.0
    Dined on Dec 28, 2024
    Staff from start to finish was excellent. One of the best gems in Wilmington.
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    Quanto Basta: Italian Eatery & Wine Bar - WilmingtonPrice: Expensive• Italian• Wilmington
    4.6
  • Beth
    Washington, D.C. Area •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Dec 28, 2024
    We had a great experience at the George. We sat outside on the deck overlooking the Cape Fear River. We started with 2 delicious appetizers (crab dip and tuna)- our party of 5 each ordered a different entree and we were all very pleased with our meals. The desserts were great as well. The service was perfect. Our waitress was timely, nice and attentive. I would definitely recommend it to others.
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    The George on the RiverwalkPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Wilmington
    4.7
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