16 Best Southern Restaurants in Wilmington

“Great food great service great atmosphere“

“I thought I had tasted good chicken salad before, but I quickly found out that good is all it was once I tried Chicken Salad Chick. This chicken salad is not just good...it is amazing. Hands down the best chicken salad I have ever tasted in my life and my wife agrees.

They have several different styles to select from, but the Classic Carol is our favorite. Also, the sides are excellent. You can either eat in at the restaurant or take it to go...either way it is good.

If you like chicken salad and have not tried Chicken Salad Chick yet you are honestly not being very kind to yourself. This place will literally take you to an all new appreciation of chicken salad.“

“Really great brunch today for Mother's Day! It was our first time here. Glad we go there right at opening, food was worth the wait! Also great place to bring kids there is a lot of stuff you can do with them while you wait for your table and food!“

“I LOVE RUTH’S! Growing up in the south, I have high expectations for southern cuisine. The flounder/shrimp are the best! The staff are always friendly, food is delicious, prices are great and fast! Check them out!“

“I have been going to this restaurant for some time and recently I asked for wet lemon pepper wings which isn’t on the menu. Now let me tell you I have been looking for good lemon pepper wings in Wilmington for some time and have not found them. She actually made a lemon pepper sauce for me and let me tell you it’s the best wet lemon pepper I have ever had. You need to try it ASAP. And it don’t just taste good on the wings, try it on the catfish, which she made special for my kiddo. When I tell you that ish hits mannnnn… that sauce is the truth. 💯“

“Went here tonight gor the first time. We ordered a special and loved every bite. Beautifully presented and flavor profiles were were fabulous. We look forward to returning. Our server was delightful. Unfortunately cannot remember her name.“

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

“Incredible food, very flavorful and perfect. oysters on half shell the best I had ever eaten. 10 out of 10 on service and experience. It was worth it!!!“

“Great food, excellent service... prices were good for what was received. However, my husband was only 1 of 2 black people in the full restaurant.

We were not treated badly, just noticed the dominance of white staff and customers.

If you like breakfast but this of waffle house or Ihop, go to sawmill... their lunch and dinner options are just as good a breakfast!! Don't sleep on this place 😀“

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

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Best breakfast in Wilmington“

“Best buffet I’ve ever been to and best bbq in NC- hands down. The owners and the staff are all awesome! Casey’s has won best buffet pretty much every year since I moved to Wilmington and it is well deserved. If you like good ole southern cooking like grandma used to make- do yourself a favor and check this place out!“

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

“Went for the breakfast buffet. New remodel looks great, service was good, and the food was hot and fresh! Will absolutely be bringing my family back“

“Had dinner here on our arrival day, and breakfast twice during our stay. The menu selection was decent. And the service was good. The Sunday breakfast buffet was your typical hotel deal, with an omelet station. This left a little more to be desired.“

“I ordered Cracker Barrel catering for my staff for Thanksgiving. It was amazing and all the staff loved it.“