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Seabird
Price: Very Expensive•Seafood•4.9(1,547)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!Catch - Modern Seafood Cuisine
Price: Moderate•Seafood•4.9(2,105)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.
Brent's Bistro
Price: Expensive•Contemporary American•4.9(662)Upscale yet casual restaurant located in Wilmington, NC. Located near Wrightsville Beach. Menu changes weekly to highlight the freshest seafood and land dishes. Enjoy flavorful dinners and extensive wine selection in our welcoming atmosphere. When weather permits, book a seat outdoors on our covered patio. For reservations, please utilize Opentable or call us directly. However, reservations for Fridays and Saturdays can ONLY be booked by calling us directly. 910-839-3131.Jerry's Food, Wine and Spirits
Price: Moderate•Contemporary Southern•4.8(442)Serving the best from North Carolina's land and sea in a warm, casual setting since 1992. Contemporary American dishes lined with classic flavors of the South. Couple your meal with a glass/bottle from our hand picked wine list featuring many Napa, Sonoma, and Oregon options, or go with a delicious hand crafted cocktail like the Hellcat Holler. Jerry's has been featured on PBS' "NC Weekend" with Bob Garner, Wilmington Today, the Wilmington Star News, and has had the pleasure of serving a sitting Vice President, Hollywood actors, pro athletes, tourists and the wonderful Wilmington community for 30 years. We look forward to serving you soon!
PinPoint
Price: Very Expensive•American•4.7(1,843)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.The Melting Pot - Wilmington(NC)
Price: Expensive•Fondue•4.9(733)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.
G Prime
Price: Very Expensive•Steakhouse•4.9(271)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.Dram Yard at ARRIVE
Price: Expensive•American•4.8(117)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.
Caprice Bistro
Price: Moderate•French•4.7(3,378)Open Wed-Mon, closed Tues. Reservations preferred; table times limited to 90 minutes max. 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).
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Founded almost 25 years ago by power-couple Thierry & Patricia Moity (former owners of Patou in Charlotte, NC & Cafe de Bruxelles in NYC) with 50+ years of culinary expertise across Europe and America, Caprice Bistro continues to welcome Wilmington foodies with their exceptional cuisine. 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.” New owners Dustin Cook & Edie Senter - in addition to the long-time staff members like Chef Chris Nash & Cocktail Craftmaster Kat - intend to keep honoring that legacy at this downtown staple!Quanto Basta: Italian Eatery & Wine Bar - Wilmington
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.7(1,116)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.
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- TTinaVIPVirginia •15 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoAs always, True Blue never fails to disappoint. Smash burgers were fantastic and our service was outstanding ~ from the minute we walked in, we were welcomed and accommodated. Thank You True Blue!More infoTrue Blue Butcher & Table - The ForumPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Wrightsville Beach•4.6
- BBonnieVIPWashington, D.C. Area •18 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoRuth’s Chris always delivers. Everything was great from cocktails through dessert.More infoRuth's Chris Steak House - Wilmington, NCPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Wilmington•4.7
- CchuckVIPAtlanta •10 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoOne of the finest dinner experiences in all of Wilmington. The swordfish was outstanding. We look forward to returning again.More infoSeabirdPrice: Very Expensive• Seafood• Wilmington•4.9
- RRonaldCoastal North Carolina •25 reviews5.0Dined 5 days agoFood as usual is well prepared with ample portions and many choices plus daily specials.More infoTarantelli’sPrice: Moderate• Italian• Wilmington•4.7
- OROliviaRCoastal North Carolina •3 reviews5.0Dined 6 days agoOutstanding! Food is wonderful, service is great, always exceptional experience when we eat here. Thank you for making us feel welcome!!More infoQuanto Basta: Italian Eatery & Wine Bar - WilmingtonPrice: Expensive• Italian• Wilmington•4.7
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Walk the riverfront in Wilmington, North Carolina, or visit the beaches of the Atlantic coast in this distinctive city. You can enjoy plenty of creative and delicious dining options that feature Southern cuisine, fish and seafood pulled fresh from the local waterways, and you'll find a wide array of American and international cuisines. Savor raw oysters at a local oyster bar or enjoy Caribbean preparations of shrimp and grilled fish. Taste regional presentations of broiled seafood, seared swordfish and shrimp and grits. Visit a small-plates restaurant that features global cuisine from sushi to Greek sardines to Spanish-style tapas with sunchokes and cheese. Enjoy fine dining at a new-American restaurant serving farm-to-table cuisine and the fresh catch of the day as well as beef tartare, grilled red snapper and Southern fried chicken. For a more casual experience, chow down on a juicy burger at a brick-walled pub.
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Frequently asked questions
Dog friendly restaurants in Wilmington include Kipos Hellenic Cuisine, Tequilas Waterfront and Seabird
Child friendly restaurants in Wilmington include King Neptune Restaurant, The Green House Restaurant - Wilmington and Tarantelli’s