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Seabird
Price: Very Expensive•Seafood•4.9(1,547)Mindfully sourced and thoughtfully prepared ingredients highlight the landscape of the food in our coastal community. Menu subject to change daily with local availability of seafood and produce. James Beard nominated chef and owner, Dean Neff.
Reservations available for dinner Wednesday through Monday. Closed Tuesdays.
Brunch now served Saturday & Sunday!Catch - Modern Seafood Cuisine
Price: Moderate•Seafood•4.9(2,105)Serving the Best Seafood in North Carolina. James Beard Semi-Finalist and Bravo Tv's "Top Chef"contestant, Chef Keith Rhodes and his team, explore the Cape Fear Coast,for the best it has to offer. We feature Wild Caught & sustainably raised Seafood. Organic and locally sourced Produce.Providing the perfect compliment to our fresh Catch. Consecutively Voted Wilmington's Best Chef Dubbed by NYT's,"Modern Seafood Cuisine” we offer an array Fresh Seafood and Vegetarian options. We offer our Signature NC Sweet Potato Salad. Appetizers include our “Fire Cracker” Shrimp, NC Oysters on the 1/2 Shell, Seafood Ceviche & Conch Fritters . Larger Plates include our "Angry" Maine Lobster, Prime Steaks, Blackend Mahi Mahi & our Award winning Charleston Crab Cakes, Seared OBX Scallops, Flounder Escovitch & Pan roasted Black Grouper. Full ABC Permits.Large selection of boutique Wines by the Glass, Hand crafted Cocktails And over a half a dozen rotating local beer offerings.
Jerry's Food, Wine and Spirits
Price: Moderate•Contemporary Southern•4.8(442)Serving the best from North Carolina's land and sea in a warm, casual setting since 1992. Contemporary American dishes lined with classic flavors of the South. Couple your meal with a glass/bottle from our hand picked wine list featuring many Napa, Sonoma, and Oregon options, or go with a delicious hand crafted cocktail like the Hellcat Holler. Jerry's has been featured on PBS' "NC Weekend" with Bob Garner, Wilmington Today, the Wilmington Star News, and has had the pleasure of serving a sitting Vice President, Hollywood actors, pro athletes, tourists and the wonderful Wilmington community for 30 years. We look forward to serving you soon!The Melting Pot - Wilmington(NC)
Price: Expensive•Fondue•4.9(733)Welcome and thank you for choosing The Melting Pot of Wilmington. We offer a very unique and interactive dining experience, with a heavy focus on personal service. Our Wait staff has been hand picked and extensively trained to have the ability to provide you, our guest, with nothing less than a "Perfect Night Out." Every visit will be hand tailored to fit your wants and needs during your fondue experience. We are a four-course full service restaurant. We offer a stunning variety of creamy, perfectly balanced cheeses that our servers hand craft table side for your dining pleasure. We have a selection of cold, crisp and fresh salads, paired with house made dressings. Our entrées are as beautiful as they are delicious. We offer a wide range of premium meats and seafoods with a variety of sophisticated marinades and sauces for dipping.
PinPoint
Price: Very Expensive•American•4.7(1,843)Welcome to PinPoint Restaurant!
Located in Wilmington, NC, PinPoint Restaurant serves food deeply rooted in Southern tradition. Featured in Southern Living's Best Restaurants of 2019. The menu changes daily and features local seasonal offerings from Wilmington’s farmers, fishermen, and oystermen.Main & Mill Oyster Bar & Tavern
Price: Moderate•Seafood•4.8(283)Seafood Restaurant in Winterville, North Carolina. Main & Mill Oyster Bar & Tavern offers an amazing menu with the service to match. We hope you join us soon.
Tarantelli’s
Price: Moderate•Italian•4.7(2,901)Tarantelli’s is located on Second Street, just one block from Front Street and in walking distance to the Cape Fear River. The restaurant and event venue is located in the historic district of downtown Wilmington. This lively area spans 230-plus blocks and is home to some of the best bars, restaurants, churches, architecture, and selection of fine art. There are several parking facilities nearby, but you can also reach Tarantelli's year round via horse drawn trolley and carriage, river taxi, trolley cars, or on foot.Quanto Basta: Italian Eatery & Wine Bar - Wilmington
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.7(1,116)Located in the heart of historic downtown Wilmington, QB’s diverse yet comforting flavors are reminiscent of a casual but unique Italian neighborhood restaurant, complete with seating in a lush, private courtyard with a stunning fountain ~ a true oasis in an urban setting.
See what locals rave about in Wilmington
- RRobCoastal North Carolina •1 review5.0Dined 2 days agoValue for the burger special is fantastic. Overall menu is much more expensive. The food is amazing. We may try steaks next time. Only issue is the restaurant is noisy.More infoTrue Blue Butcher & Table - The ForumPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Wrightsville Beach•4.6
- BBonnieVIPWashington, D.C. Area •18 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoRuth’s Chris always delivers. Everything was great from cocktails through dessert.More infoRuth's Chris Steak House - Wilmington, NCPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Wilmington•4.7
- CchuckVIPAtlanta •10 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoOne of the finest dinner experiences in all of Wilmington. The swordfish was outstanding. We look forward to returning again.More infoSeabirdPrice: Very Expensive• Seafood• Wilmington•4.9
- RRonaldCoastal North Carolina •25 reviews5.0Dined 5 days agoFood as usual is well prepared with ample portions and many choices plus daily specials.More infoTarantelli’sPrice: Moderate• Italian• Wilmington•4.7
- OROliviaRCoastal North Carolina •3 reviews5.0Dined 6 days agoOutstanding! Food is wonderful, service is great, always exceptional experience when we eat here. Thank you for making us feel welcome!!More infoQuanto Basta: Italian Eatery & Wine Bar - WilmingtonPrice: Expensive• Italian• Wilmington•4.7
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The small coastal town of Wilmington has bloomed over the past 10 years thanks to film studios moving in, a thriving nightlife and a growing university. Though the growth has brought new residents to the area, the quaint feel still seeps through the town's historic downtown. On any day of the week, you can expect to see horse-drawn carriages and walking tours telling stories of yesteryear. The foodie scene is laden with restaurants serving up seafood that can only be caught in the local region. The culture has shifted from bars serving up American fare to innovative dishes presented by renowned chefs. In addition, it's common to find local restaurants serving up Thai, Mexican and Greek food.
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