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Marina Grill, Wilmington, NC

Marina Grill

4.4
4.4
22 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Innovative
Marina Grill is a waterfront restaurant that was inspired by our lively Riverfront Marina & ideal Downtown Wilmington location. We offer a wide variety of dishes, NC beers, wine, seasonal cocktails, and a view that is second to none. We offer Sunday Brunch, private event spaces, live music in the boatyard, and a stunning atmosphere that is family friendly. Whether you choose to sit inside or out – you will enjoy the beautiful marina and waterfront views. Time it right and you will be treated to a spectacular Cape Fear River Sunset view.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Farm-to-table
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:30 am–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (910) 769-7974
  • Website
    https://marinagrillwilmington.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    We have a lofted Mezzanine space that seats up to 50 for private events overlooking the restaurant and the Port City Marina. We also have an stunning outdoor area large enough to acccomodate hundreds and boasts an amazing sunset view. Both venues on the property can be reserved independently or together and allow for private bar setups as well.
  • Location
    18 Harnett St, Wilmington, NC 28401
  • Neighborhood
    Wilmington
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 22 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Marina Grill offers a delightful dining experience with "top notch" service and a friendly staff. Guests appreciate the ample free parking and "wonderful" food, including shareable desserts. While some dishes were served lukewarm, the overall ambiance and views create a pleasant visit. A must-try for downtown diners!

22 Reviews

  1. Candace

    Wilmington

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food here is fantastic, especially the brunch! I had the pleasure of meeting the owner and manager, who were both incredibly friendly, along with the rest of the staff. The atmosphere is inviting, and the prices are very reasonable.

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  2. Lisa

    Coastal Georgia

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 11, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    French Dip was delicious, atmosphere relaxing and service was great. One of our favorite places in Wilmington

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  3. Christine

    VIP

    Wilmington

    48 reviews

    5.0

    48 reviews

    Dined on December 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always enjoyable meal. Brought out of town friends tonight and no one was disappointed. Looking forward to doing brunch in the near future.

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  4. Sharon

    VIP

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Request for window seat honored. Server was courteous, friendly, and gave us time to chat. Excellent food and drinks too.

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  5. John

    Wilmington

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First visit for the 6 of us. Ordered a variety of appetizers and enteees. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed our meals and the service was top notch. Made it in plenty of time to our show as well! Cannot wait to go back!! So unique for a downtown restaurant to have ample convenient and free parking.

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  6. Greg

    Charlotte

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great service. Helped me dodge alergy issues with menu selections. Stuffed mushrooms were wonderful.

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  7. Patricia

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The wait staff was excellent. Allen was our server. Food was great. Noise level was what is expected from a bar.

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  8. Susan

    VIP

    Liverpool

    44 reviews

    4.0

    44 reviews

    Dined on August 28, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Nice surprise to find wine was 50% off on a Wednesday! Food was good. Excellent service.

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  9. Karen411

    VIP

    Raleigh

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on July 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an excellent experience. Food and service was wonderful.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on July 10, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    A bit noisy with an odd smell when 1st walking in, but overall a good experience.

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FAQs

Marina Grill is rated 4.4 stars by 22 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today
Google Map for Marina Grill

18 Harnett St, Wilmington, NC 28401

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Wilmington
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:30 am–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Farm-to-table
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    https://marinagrillwilmington.com/
  • Phone number
    (910) 769-7974
  • Private party facilities
    We have a lofted Mezzanine space that seats up to 50 for private events overlooking the restaurant and the Port City Marina. We also have an stunning outdoor area large enough to acccomodate hundreds and boasts an amazing sunset view. Both venues on the property can be reserved independently or together and allow for private bar setups as well.
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