50 Best American Restaurants near Wrightsville Beach

“Great food and a friendly atmosphere! You have to stop when in the Wrightsville Beach Wilmington area!“

“The Owner Jimmy is great and will work very hard to give you the best experience. My wedding was a complete success because of him. He worked with me on the food, drinks, decorations. I thought I was going to have to cancel my wedding but Jimmy made my dreams come true“

“Easy going place to lunch- Sullivan’s Island or Wrightsville. Great staff ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Excellent Food, excellent atmosphere. Great establishment.“

“The best food! Reasonable prices & the in-house beer fantastic! Even better; the service. JP was our waiter with just the amount of conversation needed to guide us through the menu. Thank you!“

“This restaurant is wonderful. It has amazing views, the staff is friendly, and the food is perfection. I would go here every day. Jason is the best!!!!!!

Kid-friendliness: So many menu options for my daughter. She loved it!!“

“Love this place , good food and good service“

“The location and view are wonderful. The cocktails were also great and our server was very sweet. We would not come back again for the food however. The she crab soup was delicious, but we were very disappointed with our entrees. My husband and I both had the salmon and it was overcooked and tasted fishy.“

“Absolutely love this place“

“Good pretzel! Neat place! Clean Barhrooms!“

“My family and I have enjoyed visiting the Cardinal for its fine food, libations and especially the personal service we receive from Marco. He is attentive and friendly, adding to the wonderful experience we have whenever we visit.“

“We couldn't have asked for better food or service! Breakfast for 4, included perfectly over medium eggs, fresh fruit, biscuits and gravy and awesome crispy bacon. Coffee was great! Our wait staff was attentive and prompt. It was the best meal we had as we traveled through 5 states. Thanks!“

“Dinner - Delicious Ambiance - Classic Service - Just perfect! Thank you Brandon, you were exceptional! 10/10“

“Jerry's has been a favorite of mine for years. The quality and care given by the wait staff is remarkable. And the food is unsurpassed!“

“Did an amazing job catering for a birthday party. Food was delicious! Those fingerling potatoes and steak and shrimp---yum!“

“Incredible service, incredible food, incredible care! You can tell the owner abs everyone who works here enjoys what they do and have taken the time to ensure every customer is taken care of as a top priority!! Best fries in town and anything you get on the menu is a delicious win!! 10/10 and that’s rare these days!!“

“Good food, great service, good prices!“

“We stopped in on our way back to the airport from a week of vacationing at Top Sail Island, NC and the food and mimosa’s was awesome!! We’ll be back next year!“

“Great food, service and ambience. Loved that food was prepared with local and seasonal ingredients, they grow some hers and greens at restaurant and food was wonderfully prepared. Service was excellent. We were traveling in area but if we lived nearby we would definitely revisit“

“So fun, great bartenders, great atmosphere! Something for everyone!“

“Wow“

“Our service was flawless and our dinner was amazing we had the scallops and chicken saltimbanco. Would highly recommend.“

“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.“

“Lived in the area for almost a year and did not know the restaurant was there. I had discovered it as I passed by and decided to try it. was not disappointed fast seating on a Saturday night excellent service by Amber and very good food. several staff checked on me during the visit. Restaurant was clean and inviting. Will be there more often.“

“The pimento cheese sausage biscuits. 🤩Holy moly! 🤤🤤🤤So delish! Adult and toddler approved! 😋😋😋“

“This place was awesome, great atmosphere, great food, and the best staff, ( with one exception they are mostly Eagles fans, Lolol) Go Giants!! Get the meatloaf or the wings!!!“

“If you go to Ale House, sit at the bar and meet Brittany the bartender for a good laugh“

“Frontier has the BEST hot dogs and burgers! The chili burger is to die for. It’s a humble restaurant, with a lot of heart. I highly recommend“

“I love WBB! My family and I come every time we visit the area. Kellie is the best 😀“

“What a little gem! I was pleasantly surprised when I was in the area today and looking for breakfast. Prices are good, Bloody Mary with bacon and omelet were both delicious but the best part was probably Debbie our server. I don’t think you will be disappointed if you stop in and give them a try. I will be back!“

“Visited 8/16/25, Greenville, NC. The food was excellent.. hot, fresh, and flavorful. Our waitress, Ramsie K, was excellent. Speed of service was excellent. We will definitely visit again.“

“Sooooo many things to love about this place!! Yes they know their wines. They also have craft cocktails to die for. Dana is my favorite bartender by far!!! She always has fun ideas up her sleeve in drinks!! Apps 1/2 off during the week. They are yummy!! Great place to come as a single or with friends!!!“

“Outstanding as always. Pork chop delicious.“

“we had the pleasure of eating at Junction 421 this evening for a pre-Valentines dinner date I had the steak with mashed potatoes, asparagus, spears, and crab meat and topped with a delicious Bernese sauce . Michael had shrimp and grits and we had a nice, romantic dinner. Evan was our server and he treated us like we were VIPs. Highly recommend this restaurant is so close to our home.“

“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! 🤓“

“Bills prepared lobster rolls and NE clam chowder for my book club of 15. He had it ready and packed in boxes for an easy pick up. Food was remarkable and it was a pleasure working with him. Definitely a 5 star experience. I highly recommend this Eastwood restaurant/food.“

“First time in the area, thought I’d give this place a try . Everyone was nice , especially the guy taking care of us, I believe Justin was his name. He recommended the lemon ricotta pancakes, I was skeptical but thought I would step out of my comfort zone and MAN WERE THEY GOOD! If I’m ever in the area I know where I’m eating for brunch! I hope To come across Justin as my waiter again! My glass was always full! (Which is a big deal for me)“

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

“Place was awesome… great prices!! If you’re looking for a genuine Maine lobster roll, this is the place to go“

“Best breakfast [Original] Best breakfast“

“Food and service were fabulous, our server Nick went over the top to help our large group and kept us informed when there were delays in ordering and receiving food. However, parking continues to be a nightmare at this location and I likely won't be going again until that improves“

“Molly Pitchers is a family favorite for us! Great food, and always friendly staff!“

“I think their food is good, however everytime we go when we're on vacation they screw up our order. Doesn't matter what location.“

“the absolute best burger. hot food and fast.“

“I don’t usually write reviews, but one food establishment owner to another … This place is great, the food, service, the atmosphere…everything about this place was topnotch !“

“We had the breakfast bowls, they were delicious. Highly recommend Blue Surf over any other breakfast spot.“

“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!!“

“Hands down my favorite spot to eat lunch or have a few drinks!“

“My daughters and I all enjoyed our dinner yesterday. We liked the new barrel bites appetizers. And it's always fun to shop after eating. We will be back soon.“