Restaurants near Hampton Inn Wilmington University Area

26 restaurants available nearby

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1. True Blue Butcher & Table - The Forum

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4.5

Awesome(955)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Wrightsville Beach

Booked 39 times today

True Blue Butcher & Table, the flagship restaurant of the We Are True Blue brands, is located in The Forum in Wilmington, NC. Reflecting global cuisine with a modern American interpretation, Chef Bobby Zimmerman has crafted a menu featuring locally sourced ingredients, quality cuts of steak, an extensive and delicious drink selection, and an impressive butcher counter. We are open seven days a week for lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch.

2. G Prime

4.8

Exceptional(225)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Wrightsville Beach

Booked 22 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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3. Genki Sushi Bar and Japanese Restaurant

4.9

Exceptional(625)

Price: Expensive

• Sushi • Wilmington

Booked 8 times today

We look forward to welcoming you into our warm environment, with food so good you will swear you just stepped off of the train in Tokyo.If you are reading this description, please take note that: * Starting October 1st 2024: We will no longer be able to seat you unless your entire party has arrived and ready to sit ON TIME. We will hold your Table/Seats for ONLY 10 minutes past the reservation time. *After 10 minutes, you will lose your reservation to someone who is on the waiting list. *Please take this serious as, it will allow us to provide better customer service to our guests as we increase in volume, and allow the evening to flow better with timing for our reservations through out the evening.Thank you for your cooperation and understanding! Our customers mean the world to us! *Also, please remember to count small children and babies as a person for seating. Thank you for your participation and understanding in this. Thank you for your business! See you soon!

4. Tarantelli’s

4.7

Exceptional(2810)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Wilmington

Booked 22 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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5. The Melting Pot - Wilmington(NC)

4.9

Exceptional(725)

Price: Expensive

• Fondue • Wilmington

Booked 37 times today

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.

6. Seabird

4.9

Exceptional(1495)

Price: Very Expensive

• Seafood • Wilmington

Booked 16 times today

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!

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7. Ruth's Chris Steak House - Wilmington, NC

4.7

Exceptional(2430)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Wilmington

Booked 48 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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8. Catch - Modern Seafood Cuisine

4.8

Exceptional(2094)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Wilmington

Booked 7 times today

Serving the Best Seafood in North Carolina. James Beard Semi-Finalist and Bravo Tv's "Top Chef"contestant, Chef Keith Rhodes and his team, explore the Cape Fear Coast,for the best it has to offer. We feature Wild Caught & sustainably raised Seafood. Organic and locally sourced Produce.Providing the perfect compliment to our fresh Catch. Consecutively Voted Wilmington's Best Chef Dubbed by NYT's,"Modern Seafood Cuisine” we offer an array Fresh Seafood and Vegetarian options. We offer our Signature NC Sweet Potato Salad. Appetizers include our “Fire Cracker” Shrimp, NC Oysters on the 1/2 Shell, Seafood Ceviche & Conch Fritters . Larger Plates include our "Angry" Maine Lobster, Prime Steaks, Blackend Mahi Mahi & our Award winning Charleston Crab Cakes, Seared OBX Scallops, Flounder Escovitch & Pan roasted Black Grouper. Full ABC Permits.Large selection of boutique Wines by the Glass, Hand crafted Cocktails And over a half a dozen rotating local beer offerings.

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9. Tequilas Waterfront

4.2

Awesome(142)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Wilmington

Booked 14 times today

A culinary collaboration between Tequila Comida & Cantina and Marina Grill, infusing the vibrant flavors of Mexico into the heart of Wilmington’s waterfront. Established in 2018 by Chef Ramon Villasenor and Miguel Villasenor, Tequila Comida & Cantina has teamed up with Marina Grill to create an exceptional dining experience.Nestled beside the Riverfront Park and boasting an extraordinary view of the Riverfront Marina, Tequila’s Waterfront offers a unique setting. Our spacious outdoor area is the perfect spot to enjoy live music during the summer months. Located next door to the Riverfront Park, home to the Live Oak Pavilion, an outdoor amphitheater hosting open-air concerts and entertainment, we invite you to savor the magic of Mexican cuisine amid cultural warmth and breathtaking views.

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10. Hieronymus Seafood Restaurant & Oyster Bar

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4.9

Exceptional(581)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Wilmington

Booked 5 times today

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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Robin
Coastal North Carolina •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Server was excellent and super attentive. We enjoyed the entire experience and our birthday boy enjoyed it as well.
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Tarantelli’sPrice: Moderate• Italian• Wilmington
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4.7
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Bill
Las Vegas •10 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Went for brunch. Excellent wide ranging selection of main dishes and lunch items, generous portions. Consistent quality, a little pricey but worth it. Attentive and professional service. Excellent bar menu. Will not disappoint
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True Blue Butcher & Table - The ForumPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Wrightsville Beach
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4.5
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Logan
Coastal North Carolina •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Fantastic drinks and food. Service was excellent - very attentive. Staff was on top of it! Superb experience all around.
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Floriana - WilmingtonPrice: Expensive• Italian• Wilmington
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4.8
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Judy
Coastal North Carolina •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Everything was very good. However, the French Onion soup had too cheese on top, that was really stringy and had to be cut with knife. Leah and all of the servers were great!
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Ruth's Chris Steak House - Wilmington, NCPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Wilmington
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4.7
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Roma
Memphis / West Tennessee •12 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
This was an exceptional dining experience! The menu had lots of choices and it was hard to decide. The recommendation for bar b q oysters was perfect! Seabird has ambiance without being stuffy, a friendly, knowledgeable serving staff and is all around next level!
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SeabirdPrice: Very Expensive• Seafood• Wilmington
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4.9

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1. True Blue Butcher & Table - The Forum

2. G Prime

3. Genki Sushi Bar and Japanese Restaurant

4. Tarantelli’s

5. The Melting Pot - Wilmington(NC)

6. Seabird

7. Ruth's Chris Steak House - Wilmington, NC

8. Catch - Modern Seafood Cuisine

9. Tequilas Waterfront

10. Hieronymus Seafood Restaurant & Oyster Bar

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