50 Best American Restaurants near Wrightsville Beach

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

“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!“

“We visited Oceanic on a chilly night, so we cozied up inside—and honestly, it was perfect. Warm, welcoming, and still just steps from the ocean.

I ordered the mahi‑mahi tacos and they were unbelievably good. Fresh, flavorful, and the kind of delicious that makes you do a happy little chair dance.

The staff was just as wonderful. Everyone was friendly, upbeat, and made us feel like we were longtime regulars instead of first‑timers.

Even with the cold outside, the whole place had this warm, happy energy that made the night feel special.

Between the great food, the friendly team, and that iconic pier setting, Oceanic totally won me over. Can’t wait to come back—maybe next time when it’s warm enough to sit outside!“

“Love this place , good food and good service“

“Absolutely love this place“

“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 delicious! we tried their stuffed pretzels and they are well worth it! price&quality match for sure I'd HIGHLY recommend. they were good enough we stopped on the way back home to the triad just to have some later!“

“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.“

“The best biscuits n gravy you’ll ever have, and then hash browns 🤤“

“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!“

“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!!“

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

“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!“

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

“From the moment we walked in, we were wowed. The vibe was relaxed but somehow high-end. We were greeted by a friendly face and seated right away. The owner and waiter were attentive but not bothersome. The drinks and food were exceptional, and the prices were very reasonable! We are not vegan but enjoy avoiding animal fat more days than not and the menu was unique, fresh, and full of locally grown foods. We are definitely going back, this place is going to be in our rotation of places we visit frequently! Thank you for the nice birthday treat!“

“Wow“

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

“My wife and I recently visited the Cameron Art Museum for the first time for our granddaughter's first ballet recital. After the recital we decided on eating dinner at the Cam Cafe. What a great choice it was.\n\nWe were seated right away and our server was Natalie C. and she was excellent. Very friendly, personable, helpful and just a nice person to have as our waitress. She recommended the Tempura Zuchini as an appetizer and it was excellent. We both enjoyed it. After that we ordered our dinners. My wife ordered the Chicken Marsala with mashed potatoes and green beans. I ordered the Tortellini Basilico. Both were well prepared, very tasty and nice sized portions.\n\nFor drinks I had a Corona and she had the Borealis White Wine...Both went well with our dinner choices. All in all we both totally enjoyed our dinner at the Cam Cafe and I am sure we will be going back again for another special occasion dinner or their weekend brunch... Well done Cam Cafe...“

“10/10 recommend! We had the best Valentine’s Day dinner here. The space is beautiful and airy, and the food was incredible. The Oysters Millionaire (that salmon mousse!!) and the Seacuterie board were the perfect start. I treated myself to the Surf N’ Turf with lobster thermidor and it was so decadent and delicious. It was exactly the high-end but laid-back night out I needed. Can’t wait for brunch!“

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

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

“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.“

“Fun and wonderful place!!!! Easygoing no matter how big the crowd. Everyone is so friendly and welcoming! Food is always great……and their pizza is TO DIE for!!!!!💜💜💜💜“

“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.“

“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!“

“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!!!“

“Great service and excellent food. Absolutely adore the owner“

“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! 🤓“

“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.“

“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)“

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

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

“Fun birthday adventure for my wife, the food was delicious and pretty average cost wise.
The apple pie cinnamon roll was flakey and not overly sweet.

The pancake was HUGE. Added a sign of turkey sausage which was fried just right and the edges over easy!
The yolks were golden yellow.
Didn't have to wait long from ordering to getting our food. Server (s) weren't overbearing, or lacking.
Will likely be back before we head home from our of town.“

“Best breakfast [Original] Best breakfast“

“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.“

“My brother and I ate here for the first time today—1/29/2026. All you can eat crab legs. Delicious!! Garlic bread, superb. We had the best waitress, Olivia. Great experience…. We’ll be back soon!!“

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

“We were hesitant to try this place due to some of the reviews. I’m so glad we decided to give them a go. We ordered the Brie pastry as an appetizer along with espresso martinis. For our entrees we ordered the spaghetti and meatballs and the chicken pot pie. Truly amazing. The waitress was attentive and the atmosphere was great. We will be back.“

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

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

“Best wings and atmosphere ever!“

“Great food, service and atmosphere!“

“Would be nice to see a better desert menu than what they have.“