Restaurants in Wilmington
The Best Restaurants
MISSION BBQ
351 S College Rd, Wilmington, NC 28403I've dined here several times now (and at other locations). On my most recent visit, I ordered the half rack of BAY-b-Back Ribs, which is a perfect size...
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- Superb713 Reviews4.9
Eagle Island Seafood
2500 US-421, Wilmington, NC 28401I love this place!! It is like an old style general store. It's seafood and fixins'. Plus decorations or vegetables or car oil. Just a bit of...
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Cape Fear Seafood Company
5226 S College Rd #5, Wilmington, NC 28412Our server Ralph was awesome! Very attentive, and the food was spectacular! The filet is so tender, and the calamari is cooked to perfection! Definitely will...
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Cast Iron Kitchen
8024 Market St #6, Wilmington, NC 28411Decent food. Cute 'kitschy' country vibe inside. My French Toast was ok, but I think it was deep fried & it was very crispy & brown on the...
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Szechuan 132
419 S College Rd, Wilmington, NC 28403Service was spectacular! The entire staff was extremely friendly. The food was overall good. The only thing was that the Spicy Hunan was bland. None of the...
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Our Crepes & More...
3810 Oleander Dr, Wilmington, NC 28403The employees were all very nice and hardworking. The food was great and I received it fast. This place is always packed but it never takes too long to get the...
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- Superb258 Reviews4.8
Sweet n Savory Cafe
1611 Pavilion Pl, Wilmington, NC 28403Spent the night in Willmington and was looking for an interesting breakfast spot. place was slammed but only had to wait about 20 minutes. we had an omlette...
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The Peppered Cupcake
105 S Front St, Wilmington, NC 2840120211029 just got home from a long drive... I got the cupcakes yesterday afternoon, ate 2 hours later, and drove 2 home. About 30 hours after purchase, after...
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- Superb215 Reviews4.8
A Taste of Italy
1101 S College Rd, Wilmington, NC 28403If I had a nickel for all the times I've been hungry and thought "I would die for some Taste of Italy right now," I would be rich. When I tell...
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Little Dipper Fondue
138 S Front St, Wilmington, NC 28401Fantastic food, service, atmosphere, and experience. Perfect place to celebrate a special occasion or delight in a unique dining experience that could never be...
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- Superb197 Reviews4.8
Papa Murphy's | Take 'N' Bake Pizza
2804 S College Rd Suite 103, Wilmington, NC 28412Whenever my husband and I are in the Wilmington area (we live 2 hours away) we like to stop and get pizza at Papa Murphy's. We are from the West Coast...
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- Superb142 Reviews4.9
The Maine Lobster Roll Company
5202 Carolina Beach Rd Unit 6, Wilmington, NC 28412I love the lobster bisque bread bowl it’s full of flavor and lumps of lobster meat! It was warm and the bread was so soft! I highly recommend this place. The...
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Jimbo's Breakfast & Lunch
1529 S College Rd, Wilmington, NC 28403Jimbo's, as usual, has exceeded expectations! If you're looking for something super fancy, this isn't the place. If you're looking for that...
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Caprice bistro
10 Market St, Wilmington, NC 28401Patrice and her staff always deliver an outstanding dining experience. We have been in the area for 10 years and this is the best restaurant in Wilmington. And...
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- Superb457 Reviews4.6
Cousins Italian Deli
7 N 3rd St, Wilmington, NC 28401I don't usually write reviews on anything but I tried cousins today and let me tell you it was FANTASTIC . I live a few blocks away and always say dang I...
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Brooklyn Cafe
706 N 4th St, Wilmington, NC 28401If you want a good cup of coffee and I would say the best freshly made still warm beignets, this is a must for you. The owners are friendly and explain all...
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- Superb127 Reviews4.9
Crofton's Pretzels
6014 Oleander Dr, Wilmington, NC 28403I had the loaded baked potato. Man o man, I wish I had never walked in. Now I have no choice but to seek this place out as often as possible. What a cool...
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S & L New York Style Deli
2317 S 17th St, Wilmington, NC 28401First time here. Saw they had Taylor ham so had to try it. Had the breakfast plate with Taylor ham of course. Service was very good. Reminded me of home....
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- Superb222 Reviews4.7
Genki Japanese & Sushi Restaurant
4724 New Centre Dr, Wilmington, NC 28405When I looked at photos of this restaurant, it looked so nondescript that I wondered why it was rated so high. Dare I say, after dining there and having sushi...
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- Superb387 Reviews4.6
Quanto Basta: Italian Eatery & Wine Bar
107 N 2nd St, Wilmington, NC 28401We love Quanto so much. However, our food was not hot and frankly, barely warm. We've had this happen before and it is disappointing. However, we'll be back...
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- Superb356 Reviews4.6
P.T.'s Olde Fashioned Grille
1437 Military Cutoff Rd, Wilmington, NC 28403Great lunch, speedy, delicious. Burger was fantastic, but fries are the favorite! Friendly service. Great birthday lunch while in town shopping. Forgot to take...
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The Keg and Egg
4039 Masonboro Loop Rd, Wilmington, NC 28409Great neighborhood bar. Always friendly staff! If you're in the Masonboro area, belly up and have yourself something tasty to eat or drink. If you're...
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- Superb199 Reviews4.7
Aromas of Peru
417 S College Rd #22, Wilmington, NC 28403Winner winner, Peruvian chicken dinner. Aromas of Peru hits the spot IMO! A hidden gem that's well worth it. For $26 (as of Nov 2021) you can get a whole...
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Fish Bites Seafood Restaurant
6132 Carolina Beach Rd, Wilmington, NC 28412What started out as a bad experience turned into one of the most wonderful times I've had in a while thanks to our waitress Clare. Fresh seafood daily and...
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- Superb323 Reviews4.6
Quanto Basta: Italian Eatery & Wine Bar - Wilmington
107 N 2nd St, Wilmington, NC 28401Great all around! The staff were all friendly, welcoming and seemed genuinely happy. The bar staff was knowledgeable and interested in their craft. We had the...
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The Brewer's Kettle
4718 Oleander Dr, Wilmington, NC 28403A good selection of draft beers in addition to a wide ranging selection of cans and bottles. Just about any any style you can ask for. And as if it can't...
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Two Guys Grille
8254 Market St, Wilmington, NC 28411Very friendly staff with great recommendations. I ended up having the fried pickel burger with sweet potatoe fries. The whipped butter for the fries was...
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- Superb183 Reviews4.7
American Restaurants
American in WilmingtonCast Iron Kitchen
8024 Market St #6, Wilmington, NC 28411Decent food. Cute 'kitschy' country vibe inside. My French Toast was ok, but I think it was deep fried & it was very crispy & brown on the...
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Two Guys Grille
8254 Market St, Wilmington, NC 28411Very friendly staff with great recommendations. I ended up having the fried pickel burger with sweet potatoe fries. The whipped butter for the fries was...
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- Superb183 Reviews4.7
Wrightsville Beach Brewery
6201 Oleander Dr, Wilmington, NC 28403A wonderful neighborhood brew-pub with friendly staff, great selection of beers, their own and visitor's. Some nice wines, which I encourage the...
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- Superb268 Reviews4.6
Pizza Restaurants
Pizza in WilmingtonPapa Murphy's | Take 'N' Bake Pizza
2804 S College Rd Suite 103, Wilmington, NC 28412Whenever my husband and I are in the Wilmington area (we live 2 hours away) we like to stop and get pizza at Papa Murphy's. We are from the West Coast...
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- Superb142 Reviews4.9
Wheelz Pizza - 2323 S. 17th Street
2323 S 17th St, Wilmington, NC 28401Best pizza in Wilmington, I highly recommend. The buffalo chicken is my favorite! Hector’s customer service is outstanding beyond any other pizza place...
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- Superb123 Reviews4.7
Krazy Pizza, Pasta, Salads & Subs
1616 Shipyard Blvd # 3, Wilmington, NC 28412Absolutely love love love this place! I live about an hour away, and every time I go to town I visit it! The servers are all really nice & pretty much on...
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- Superb213 Reviews4.5
Mexican Restaurants
Mexican in Wilmington
Zocalo Street Food and Tequila
1474 Barclay Pointe Blvd #206, Wilmington, NC 28412Excellent food and cocktails! They do tend to get pretty busy and seem to be dealing with staffing shortages. So don't expect the speediest of service....
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- Superb375 Reviews4.5
Tequila Comida & Cantina
5607 Carolina Beach Rd #130, Wilmington, NC 28412COME. HERE! As an original Californian, I can't find many Mexican restaurants that remind me of CA. This place was great. The staff are so nice and...
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- Superb280 Reviews4.5
Market Cocina
3804 Oleander Dr, Wilmington, NC 28403If you eat out frequently, it's nice to have options and Whole Foods offers that. Great hot bar and salad bar with many options to make everyone in your...
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- Superb82 Reviews4.8
Chinese Restaurants
Chinese in WilmingtonSzechuan 132
419 S College Rd, Wilmington, NC 28403Service was spectacular! The entire staff was extremely friendly. The food was overall good. The only thing was that the Spicy Hunan was bland. None of the...
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Double Happiness Chinese Restaurant
4403 Wrightsville Ave, Wilmington, NC 28403Some of the best Chinese food in the area. Orange chicken and pork diin sum were great. Friendly and attentive service. Owner said she had limited hours...
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- Superb158 Reviews4.4
Fast Food Restaurants
Fast Food in Wilmington
Chick-fil-A
195 Porters Neck Rd, Wilmington, NC 28411I am impressed with how well this Chick-fil-A handles business and long lines! It looks daunting when you see cars wrapped around the building, but honestly...
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- Superb90 Reviews4.3
Chick-fil-A
3389 Oleander Dr, Wilmington, NC 28403As usual a very good dining experience. My grandson and son n law and I ate supper. Food was hot delicious and all employees were extremely courteous. This was...
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- Good171 Reviews4.2
Chick-fil-A
6891 Swan Mill Rd, Wilmington, NC 28405No complaints about quality of food. Staff is friendly and my dog always appreciates a treat. Grounds are immaculately maintained. Biggest issue is time spent...
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- Good164 Reviews4.2
Seafood Restaurants
Seafood in WilmingtonEagle Island Seafood
2500 US-421, Wilmington, NC 28401I love this place!! It is like an old style general store. It's seafood and fixins'. Plus decorations or vegetables or car oil. Just a bit of...
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- Superb387 Reviews4.9
Cape Fear Seafood Company
5226 S College Rd #5, Wilmington, NC 28412Our server Ralph was awesome! Very attentive, and the food was spectacular! The filet is so tender, and the calamari is cooked to perfection! Definitely will...
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- Superb709 Reviews4.8
Sweet n Savory Cafe
1611 Pavilion Pl, Wilmington, NC 28403Spent the night in Willmington and was looking for an interesting breakfast spot. place was slammed but only had to wait about 20 minutes. we had an omlette...
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- Superb858 Reviews4.6
Thai Restaurants
Thai in Wilmington
Big Thai Restaurant
Landfall Shopping Center, 1319 Military Cutoff Rd, Wilmington, NC 28405Wife and I were looking for some Thursday night Thai in our new city of Wilmington NC and we think we found the place. Had them deliver an order of Pad Thai...
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Italian Restaurants
Italian in WilmingtonA Taste of Italy
1101 S College Rd, Wilmington, NC 28403If I had a nickel for all the times I've been hungry and thought "I would die for some Taste of Italy right now," I would be rich. When I tell...
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- Superb206 Reviews4.8
Quanto Basta: Italian Eatery & Wine Bar
107 N 2nd St, Wilmington, NC 28401We love Quanto so much. However, our food was not hot and frankly, barely warm. We've had this happen before and it is disappointing. However, we'll be back...
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- Superb356 Reviews4.6
Quanto Basta: Italian Eatery & Wine Bar - Wilmington
107 N 2nd St, Wilmington, NC 28401Great all around! The staff were all friendly, welcoming and seemed genuinely happy. The bar staff was knowledgeable and interested in their craft. We had the...
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- Superb318 Reviews4.6
Steakhouses
Steakhouses in Wilmington
Ruth's Chris Steak House
301 N Water St, Wilmington, NC 28401Service was great. My steak was almost well done, I ordered med-rare and asked for more on the rare side! My husband asked for medium rare and his was medium....
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Port City Chop House
1981 Eastwood Rd, Wilmington, NC 28403We dined at Port City Chop House on New Year's Eve. The place was very busy, but we had the best waiter, Nick. He really seemed to love his job. Very...
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Outback Steakhouse
302 S College Rd, Wilmington, NC 28403The staff are always incredible kind! Our meals always come out correctly (including dietary restrictions). I have had only positive experiences with this...
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- Good214 Reviews3.9
Sandwich Shops
Sandwich Shops in Wilmington
Potbelly Sandwich Shop
2515 S 17th St Suite A, Wilmington, NC 28401This was the first time I had eaten at Potbelly's and I was impressed by the quality of the food here. I ordered online to pick up, a half salad and steak...
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- Superb76 Reviews4.6
Carolina Girls’ Grillin’ Cafe
2535 Castle Hayne Rd, Wilmington, NC 28401Always good food and great service. I always get the triple mount, it never disappoints. So many great options, everything here is so good it's hard to...
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- Superb124 Reviews4.4
Chicken Wings
Chicken Wings in Wilmington
Buffalo Wild Wings
140 Hays Ln B15, Wilmington, NC 284115 STARS FOR CUSTOMER SERVICEThey got my order wrong, and because I did not check it before leaving, I was greeted with an order that was incorrect! It happens....
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- Superb151 Reviews4.3
Chicken In The Box
1124 N 4th St, Wilmington, NC 28401Today was my first visit to Chicken in the Box in the Brooklyn Arts District to try out something new for lunch, plus I was having a craving for a chicken...
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- Good58 Reviews4.2
Japanese Restaurants
Japanese in Wilmington
Mizuki Japan
4712 New Centre Dr #101, Wilmington, NC 28405Fast and friendly service and the food was delicious. I thought it was a bit pricey at first (not including the weekday lunch specials) but the bento box that...
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Okami Japanese Steakhouse
614 S College Rd, Wilmington, NC 28403My wife and I decided to give this place a try based on all the good reviews. We almost didn't go in based on the look of the exterior, although the...
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- Superb229 Reviews4.3
Hiro Japanese Steakhouse
222 Old Eastwood Rd, Wilmington, NC 28403Last Sunday, 40 of us dined at Hiro Japanese Steak House. We live the in same community in Leland. One of our friends organized the dinner. We had to wait for...
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Vietnamese Restaurants
Vietnamese in Wilmington
PHO BASIL Vietnamese cuisine
812 S College Rd, Wilmington, NC 28403Generous pho portions and quick to pickup if you call it in. Small dine in area with one table set for reservations in the corner entryway by the kitchen. Open...
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- Superb177 Reviews4.5
Indochine Express
5120 S College Rd #108, Wilmington, NC 28412We love the main Indochine restaurant and totally found Indochine Express by accident! We were happy to find there is a small dine in area so we could eat in....
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- Good59 Reviews4.1
Bar & Grill
Bar & Grill in Wilmington
Winnie's Tavern
1895 Burnett Blvd, Wilmington, NC 28401If your looking for a great ride destination and good food at the same time. Then this is your next stop. We travel several hours to ride motorcycles and stop...
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- Superb244 Reviews4.6
The Fork 'N' Cork
122 Market St, Wilmington, NC 28401I moved to Wilmington from Manhattan in august and it's safe to say this was probably one of the best places I've been too, I'm also incredibly...
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- Superb330 Reviews4.5
Whiskey Trail at The Creek
4039 Masonboro Loop Rd Ste 1B, Wilmington, NC 28409Do you love a great selection of beer and booze coupled with a thoughtful bar menu of craveable food including perogies and BLT's available until later...
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- Superb230 Reviews4.5
Sports Bars
Sports Bars in Wilmington
Jax 5th Avenue Deli & Ale House
5046 New Centre Dr, Wilmington, NC 28403This is my go to place when I feel like treating myself on an off day.... Been ordering from here for years. Staff, service and food quality is superb. Best...
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- Superb225 Reviews4.6
Tavern Law 1832
106 N 2nd St, Wilmington, NC 28401Great friendly place! I lost my wallet and they let me pay with Venmo(not recommended, but I appreciate their. Great complimentary popcorn. I look forward to...
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Seven Mile Post
7219 Market St, Wilmington, NC 28411I enjoy this place. It has a lot of room and it's pretty laid back on weekdays from what I have seen. If you prefer bars to be more lively, then it's...
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Southern Restaurants
Southern in Wilmington
Pinpoint Restaurant
114 Market St, Wilmington, NC 28401New Years took us on an amazing culinary ride! Just decadent and filthy (meaning happy foodies dance). We make a stop here every time we are in town and feel...
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Rooster & The Crow
225 S Water St Suite G & H, Wilmington, NC 28401We always enjoy eating along the waterfront here in Wilmington, and this was our first time at Rooster & the Crow. All I have to say is Loaded Cheese...
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- Superb231 Reviews4.6
The Basics
319 N Front St, Wilmington, NC 28401Innovative and affordable menu. Mark was a polite and efficient server. It was date night and he caught that vibe, served us but let’s us enjoy our bottles...
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- Superb300 Reviews4.5