49 Best American Restaurants near Leland

“Fantastic friendly staff and always feel like “one of the bunch !“

“So yummy! I always love getting to eat here when I visit here“

“You always know what your going to get at Waffle House. Good old comfort food 😃“

“First time there.. exceptional food, wonderful staff. Damn sure going back. Noisy but the good kind of noise.“

“Great food and friendly service. Always a go to when I am in the area.

Update 10/30/24 - slipping a little, no utensils to eat with, had to ask for them, specifically asked the little girl for light ice, and she brought it to me full of ice.
Food was still good, but service is slipping“

“Applebee's used to be a favorite for us in the 80s and 90s when we lived up north. It was predictable and we always left satisfied. After a horrible experience in Conway, SC last month, we decided never to patronize Applebee's again. Then we saw a TV advertisement for the current Two for $25 promotion. Friends in Stafford VA enjoyed the meal at their local Applebee's and shared their decent chain restaurant experience. We were convinced to give Applebee's another chance. We now live in Georgetown County SC, and we were definitely not going to Conway. We Googled and found Leland to be our next closest location. We had the afternoon totally free, so we ventured north on 31 and 17 to Leland, and we were so pleasantly surprised. We were greeted and seated by a smiling hostess. Our amazing waitress, Beth, came over to introduce herself and take our drink order; unsweetened ice tea and water with lime and lemon slices. She returned with drinks and answered all of our questions on the special and offered garlic green beans as a substitute for broccoli. We both ordered the special skillet 6 oz steak over garlic mashed potatoes with green beans. Our appetizer was our first try on boneless wings. Beth brought the wings quickly and we are them with a knife and fork. They were essentially just decent quality chicken nuggets with garlic and shaved Parmesan, yet filling and delicious. Beth brought our main course and refilled our drinks. She came back to check if all was prepared well. Both of us were full halfway through our meals, and Beth cheerfully brought us take out containers, and to-go cups for new drinks. That will be a good Saturday breakfast! Beth, and the Leland Applebee's has renewed our faith in corporate chain eateries. We usually patronize local places at the beach, and love a high end experience often as well. Beth's expertise may lead her into a more sophisticated setting. I can see her doing well at a Morton's or a Ruth's Chris, or any of the finer restaurants along the Atlantic coast. Thank you for an all around fine experience!“

“Good pretzel! Neat place! Clean Barhrooms!“

“Very cool vibe, with quick friendly service.
The server was right at our table as soon as we were seated and answered all of our questions on the menu. She gave us some good recommendations, and the were spot on.
If I am ever in the area again this would be a go to spot.“

“Good food, great service, good prices!“

“i cant wait until I go here. sounds so good!“

“It was my first time at Covey. We had octopus and it was delicious! Potatoe Pave - good. My friend and I split the 22OZ KC 45 day dry aged. We ordered medium rare and the temperature was fine. I thought the steak was slightly underseasoned. My friend thought it was seasoned OK. The fries and broccolini were good, but nothing I'd rush back for. Our server, Brook, was great. The right amount of attentiveness and engagement. We tried the white chocolate tort and affogato. Very good. Overall, the food was good, not great.“

“Evening was perfect! We were only stopping for a drink and the sunset?
The views are secondary to the service/food-and atmosphere.
Tyler the manager was as engaging as his staff.
He sat with us and others throughout the restaurant. Felt like we were having a dinner party at a Friend’s house. Who just happens to live on the water.“

“Great cocktails, a varied wine list, outstanding food, fun music and relaxed atmosphere. So glad we had dinner here!“

“The Bavarian pretzel was huge and absolutely delicious. all portions were very generous and the service staff was great!! I highly recommend this restaurant!!“

“Great breakfast. Omelet, grits and biscuit,, very good. Server Melissa's smile and great service was an added bonus.“

“The cafe is part of the art museum and what a treat it was for our visit. There was a large party of lovely ladies speaking French, a smattering of children visiting with their mothers, and a few other visitors such as ourselves enjoying the lovely fall Wilmington weather and the lunch fare available. You really must go if you are in the Wilmington area. It is a wonderful experience for young and old alike.“

“First time here for a celebratory beer and snacks. Absolutely will be back. Great wings, great beer, great chat with the bartender. Oh and love the tots. And the atmosphere was very cool. Just simply a great time. Go there. Now. Why are you still reading this? Go there! 🤣“

“Nick at The bar was amazing and the server was very attentive and helpful. The food was hot and and even better than the expected. I definitely recommend this place for great drinks and awesome food.“

“Took one of my old bosses there Today. Today was German Cuisine day. We started with soup, I had trout and then Apple Strudel. The student wait staff was very attentive and kept a close eye on my iced tea. With my strudel, I had some coffee. This is by far one of the Best Hidden secrets of Wilmington. Only thing is not everyone can get in. So if you can get in to have one of their Wednesday lunches, I would say jump on it. Staff, food and ambiance is outstanding.“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Thanks guys as always great food“

“great food and service will return“

“We had a great time at the Grill and our waitress Zena was fantastic. The food was excellent and the staff was professional and very courteous.“

“I am a new resident to town and have been making my way around to the locally owned spots. I popped in for lunch and had the most delicious cheeseburger! I ended up adding on hushpuppies, which were also delicious. The diner is a step back in time and absolutely adorable with counter and booth seating. My burger came with fries and homemade sweet tea, which was very refreshing.The owner was kind and invited me back. I told her the next time I am in, I am getting the fried apple pie and ice cream!“

“Amazing food and drinks with a gorgeous view! New management is top notch!!“

“Ah, the Veranda has been a local secret spot for years. Their staff is unmatched to any other place I have found. The view from the back patio on to the large driving range is spectacular. If you have never been, go see what it's all about. You will love it!“

“had take out from here today for the first time. blown away by the mushroom burger I had. best burger I've had in a very long time. glad I found this place and will definitely become a regular.“

“Today was my second time coming here. I love it here Sarah my waitress was so sweet I had her the first time I came. The food was delicious, & the service was as well. I will definitely will be going back! 🤓“

“Best hanger steak and bloody Mary’s!!“

“I got the spicy chicken salad wrap. Trying to eat a little lighter these days. Most of the time a chicken wrap at a restaurant is a mediocre afterthought, but not here. It was delicious and actually decently spicy with Sriracha mayo and fresh jalapenos inside. The cheesesteak is great here but it's nice that the quality extends to the rest of the menu as well!“

“Great food and amazing service.“

“Always a good meal with great service“

“Dinner tonight at Fish Bites was fantastic! Grouper, risotto, green beans! We had one of their amazing desserts, lemon blueberry cake! Very, very busy, service was great and so friendly!!“

“what a wonderful find this place is! Highly recommend. Food, Service and atmosphere were AMAZING.“

“Farm to table meats, seafood and vegetables !! The octopus was amazing !! Great atmosphere !!“

“Good food fun for adults not so much for kiddos“

“My husband and I went for $5- burger night. The place was clean friendly staff Delicious 😋 best burger I've had in awhile recommend pairing with truffle fries. I will definitely go back also worth mentioning ample parking.“

“I would like to thank the staff at the City Club for making my stay here a wonderful experience! They were very helpful and hospitable. My experience here definitely made my wedding weekend a wonderful one. I highly recommend anyone who is thinking about joining the club or staying at the inn to do so. :)“

“Great food especially vegetarian food“

“Delicious food, menu variety, friendly staff, & great location on the River.“

“Had a burger last night and I would have to say it was probably the BEST BURGER I've ever had. Their service and atmosphere are amazing. I didn't personally have a cocktail, but watching them (working in the bar/restaurant and spirits industry for 21 years) I'd have to say they looked crafty and well balanced. I would highly recommend this place. I know I'll be back!“

“This is our favorite spot for a GREAT burger. The ladies are so kind and recognize us (even though we haven’t been able to get up there as much recently). We make a point of going every Valentine’s Day and they make it extra special for us. It’s also EXCELLENT hangover-cure-food. We love Faye’s!!! ❤️“

“Only one bartender and no servers for a Saturday afternoon. But she did a great job handling everyone. Food took about 40 minutes to come out. But when it did it was worth it. Dram burger with bacon jam and hubby had the tacos.
The atmosphere was fun. Like a dog park that serves beer and food.
I wasn't big on the dogs off leash that came up and begging for food. One decided to poop next to a family eating with their kids. But that really is the responsibility of the dog owners. So if you're into that scene, then it's a great place.“

“We happened upon this place walking down Riverwalk in Wilmington and decided to give it a shot. Service was phenomal. Food really really good, views spectacular especially at sunset. Very pleased. Calamari very good, cheese bread phenomenal, oysters Rockefeller very good, grilled seafood tacos very good. Highly recommend it“

“Great staff and always reliable food“

“Was traveling thought the airport on 4,2024 and stopped in for a cocktail and food Had a wonderful bartender, Maddy, who was very attentive and easy to relate. The Bloody Marys were delicious and the food was god and plentiful. I recommend this place ....Ron Coughlin“

“Ok so they made our anniversary dinner special Thank you George’s“

“Cupcakes are always beautifully presented, and delicious. Fresh, easy take out options, varied and delightful. A culinary masterpiece in every bite! 10 out of 10 HIGHLY recommend!!!“

“We went for drinks and dinner on a sat. And then breakfast on sun morning.

Drinks and service were great on sat night. The food was just ok which is why the 4 stars

Sun morning breakfast was busy, and it took 20+ min to get 2 eggs and some bacon. The staff was friendly but obviously busy and struggled to keep up. Food was also just ok for breakfast.

Over all nice people, and comfortable environment.“

“We were walking around Wilmington River Front and heard this great live band kick off, took us a few minutes to figure out it was coming from the Reel Cafe rooftop bar. It's a great little place to hear a band and have a drink. Haven't tried the food yet. I wish they had a few more seats up at the rooftop bar, these old legs get tired..... But we loved it anyway.“