Steam Restaurant - Embassy Suites

4.1

656 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 14 times today

Good for special occasions
Great for scenic views
Charming

Steam is bringing American cuisine to Wilmington using locally sourced goods & ingredients. With an extensive wine & beer selection, plenty of cocktails, indoor/outdoor seating, & beautiful views of the Cape Fear River, Steam is your go-to local restaurant.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Seafood, Grill
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(910) 726-9226
Website
http://www.steamrestaurantilm.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
William Slade
Private party facilities
The Engine Room seats up to 16 people Private The Terrace seats up to 60 people Private

Location
9 Estelle Lee Pl, Wilmington, NC 28401
Neighborhood
Wilmington
Cross street
Estell Lee Place
Parking details
Discounted Parking for Convention Center Parking Garage or discounted Valet Parking by Embassy Suites
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Oysters Wilmington*$19.00
fried Carolina oysters | country ham | creamed leeks | bearnaise
Pimento & Pickles$14.00
"almost famous" pimento cheese | fried B&B pickles | berry compote | housemade pickled veggies | fried pita
Crispy Brussels Sprouts*$12.00
roasted garlic & dried chilihoney | grilled haloumi | balsamicreduction
Hand-Cut Garlic & Herb Fries*$11.00
garlic oil | black volcanic sea salt | parmesan | crumbled herbs | roasted red pepper aioli
Charcuterie & Cheese
marinated olives | NC wild flower honey | house jam | whole grain mustard | dried fruit | cornichons | smoked almonds | grilled baguette. Cheese Selections Only - MP
- MP
Carolina Coconut Shrimp$18.00
sweet potato puree | spicy whole grain mostardo | candied pecans

Soup & Greens

Salad Additions: grilled chicken $8 | grilled salmon $11 | grilled shrimp $9 | lump crab $13

Blue Crab & Corn Chowder$9.00
lump crab | corn | bacon | house hush puppy
Charred Tomato Bisque*$8.00
sweet basil crème fraiche | shaved parmesan
Riverside Caesar$11.00
hearts of romaine | shaved parmesan | house croutons | cracked black pepper | fried capers
Cape Cobb*$19.00
mixed greens | lump crab | Carolina prawns | diced egg | bacon | tomato | butter milk vinaigrette
Grilled Radicchio*$15.00
frisee | persimmon | dried cranberries | feta | pistachio crumble | shallot vinaigrette
Fig & Honey*$16.00
mixed greens | caramelized fig | roasted beets | honey bee goat cheese | candied pecans | citrus vinaigrette

Sea Fare

Fresh Catch
- MP
Grilled Salmon*$29.00
sweet potato dauphinoise | roasted fennel & purple beets | sage brown butter
Sauteed Shrimp & Grits*$28.00
smoked gouda grits | blistered tomatoes | foraged mushrooms | pimento mornay | scallion
Cast Iron Diver Scallops*$37.00
root vegetable puree | honey heirloom carrots | saffron beurre blanc | toasted almonds
Lump Blue Crabcakes$39.00
pan fried bacon & brown sugar greens | silver corn pudding | cilantro lime remoulade
Blackened Seafood Pasta$36.00
diver scallops | sauteed shrimp | lump crab | pappardelle | garlic white wine cream sauce | shaved parmesan | grilled baguette

Land Lovers

Add Mixed Greens Salad to any Entree $5

Butcher's Cut*
EVOO & roasted garlic marinade | smashed red potatoes | charred asparagus | herb butter | crispy shallots
- MP
Tuscan Vegetable Pasta$24.00
pappardelle | oyster mushrooms | grilled artichokes | asparagus | brown butter | mascarpone | hazelnuts toasted baguette
Burger Burger$17.00
two 1/4lb smashed griddled patties | American cheese | house B&B pickles | white onion | secret sauce | everything brioche bun | hand cut fries
Apple Cider Braised Short Ribs*$30.00
smoked gouda grits | caramelized Brussels sprouts | natural jus | crispy shallots
Grilled Veggie Plate*$26.00
oyster mushrooms | grilled tomatoes | charred asparagus | squash | zucchini | heirloom carrots | roasted beets | shallot vinaigrette
Sweet Tea Brined Chicken*$28.00
sweet potato dauphinoise | bacon & brown sugar greens | honey pecan glaze
Short Rib Grilled Cheese$19.00
grilled sourdough | braised short ribs | caramelized onion | bacon | cheddar | tomato | "almost famous" pimento cheese | charred tomato soup

What 656 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.1

4.1 based on recent ratings

4Food
4.3Service
4.5Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Coastal North Carolina
Romantic
Coastal North Carolina
Great for scenic views
Coastal North Carolina
Good for special occasions
Coastal North Carolina
American
Wilmington
Romantic
Wilmington
Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Steam Restaurant at Embassy Suites offers a delightful dining experience with its "beautiful restaurant overlooking the river." Guests enjoy the "great view at sunset" and appreciate the "excellent food and drinks." The service is often praised as "attentive" and "friendly," making it a favored choice for special occasions and pre-theater dining.

657 Reviews

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Jonathan
Wilmington
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food and service were outstanding but I feel as though the bar staff did the rest of the restaurant a disservice by not cutting off an obviously intoxicated and extremely loud woman. Not one worker asked her to quiet down and continued to serve her alcohol despite the fact she was disrupting everyone else’s evening. Do better.
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Yoko
Richmond
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
First off: service was great. Waiter was patient and knowledgeable of the menu. We went on Valentines Day and opted for the couples special that night. The food: meh. Not bad but (IMHO) not worth the price tag. I had the duck - wife had fish. Mine was … ok. Not great but not bad. Fish was dry. I don’t think either of us finished. Dessert was good (mousse). We do not plan on returning. Dollar to food value simply doesn’t justify going back.
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Paul
Wilmington
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Restaurant was clean and nice. The staff called me at least 5 times in a 2 week period to confirm the reservation. Our waiter wasn’t knowledgeable about the menu and only checked on us once we completed our meal it wasn’t a busy night. I’d definitely put this restaurant at the bottom of our list out of all the other restaurants in Wilmington.
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William
Rhode Island
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful dinner and waiter! Would definitely recommend to anyone wanting a night out with your baby.
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Tammy
VIP
Richmond
36 reviews
5.0
36 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Unbeatable view of the river. The only complaint which was not the restaurants fault but whoever books events. There was a very loud “couples” convention in the room below with a lot of screaming , yelling, hollering, and that carried up through to the restaurant. From the time you walked in to the hotel and waited to be seated. In hopes it couldn’t be heard inside, but it was. Otherwise, the food was wonderful. Our server was attentive.
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LaniH
Orlando
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful sunset over the river. Excellent friendly service including a great suggestion for our dairy-free need.
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Laurene
Raleigh
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The salmon and the mixed blackened seafood pasta dish were very delicious! The service and atmosphere were great! Great choice!
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madasyn
Wilmington
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
i took my mom here for her birthday and they were great our server was nice and so sweet . food was amazing.
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Patricia
New York City
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 31, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
the quality of the food was average. the ambiance was really nice. i was surprised how pretty it was.
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Caroline
Charleston
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 24, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Honestly not impressed for having a set menu tonight (Christmas Eve). We went two years ago and loved it but tonight the food was not good unfortunately. Everything was dry and tasted like it sat out under the heat lamps for too long. The rolls were amazing though! Pretty disappointing for how much it was per couple.
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Steam Restaurant - Embassy Suites is rated 4.1 stars by 656 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 14 times today

Google Map for Steam Restaurant - Embassy Suites

9 Estelle Lee Pl, Wilmington, NC 28401

Additional information

Cross street
Estell Lee Place
Neighborhood
Wilmington
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Seafood, Grill
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Discounted Parking for Convention Center Parking Garage or discounted Valet Parking by Embassy Suites
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
William Slade
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.steamrestaurantilm.com/
Phone number
(910) 726-9226
Private party facilities
The Engine Room seats up to 16 people Private The Terrace seats up to 60 people Private

Steam Restaurant - Embassy Suites

Make a reservation

Additional information

Grilled Salmon

Smoked Salmon

Seafood Tacos

Snacks

Oysters Wilmington*$19.00

Pimento & Pickles$14.00

Crispy Brussels Sprouts*$12.00

Hand-Cut Garlic & Herb Fries*$11.00

Charcuterie & Cheese

Carolina Coconut Shrimp$18.00

Soup & Greens

Blue Crab & Corn Chowder$9.00

Charred Tomato Bisque*$8.00

Riverside Caesar$11.00

Cape Cobb*$19.00

Grilled Radicchio*$15.00

Fig & Honey*$16.00

Sea Fare

Fresh Catch

Grilled Salmon*$29.00

Sauteed Shrimp & Grits*$28.00

Cast Iron Diver Scallops*$37.00

Lump Blue Crabcakes$39.00

Blackened Seafood Pasta$36.00

Land Lovers

Butcher's Cut*

Tuscan Vegetable Pasta$24.00

Burger Burger$17.00

Apple Cider Braised Short Ribs*$30.00

Grilled Veggie Plate*$26.00

Sweet Tea Brined Chicken*$28.00

Short Rib Grilled Cheese$19.00

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