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East - Blockade Runner Beach Resort, Wrightsville Beach, NC

East - Blockade Runner Beach Resort

3.8
3.8
307 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American
Whether you’re craving a romantic oceanfront dinner for two or a quick lunch with your family, EAST Oceanfront Dining is just what you’re looking for. Enjoy our famous breakfast during your stay. Savor your lunch in the warm glow of the sun on our oceanfront dining deck. Delight your taste buds with local seafood specials while watching the moon rise over the tides. With award-winning cuisine, the breathtaking view of the beach and our ocean front gardens, EAST Oceanfront Dining is sure to please at any time and for any occasion.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Seafood, American
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Sat 7:00 am–11:00 am Sun 7:00 am–10:00 am Brunch Sun 10:30 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00 am–5:00 pm Sun 2:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (910) 256-7100
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Private party facilities
    We cater to groups of all sizes with five private banquet rooms as well as the outdoor dinner deck.
  • Private party contact
    David Rivette: (910) 256-7561
  • Neighborhood
    Wrightsville Beach
  • Cross street
    Waynick Blvd
  • Parking details
    Ample parking surrounding the Blockade Runner. Valet parking available to all EAST patrons. Private hotel parking lot is reserved for registered hotel guests only.
  • Entertainment
    Sunday Jazz Brunch & Weekly Entertainment.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 307 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

3.8
3.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 3.9Ambience
  • 3.3Value

NoiseQuiet

Loved For

  • Coastal North Carolina

    Great for brunch

  • Coastal North Carolina

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Coastal North Carolina

    Great for scenic views

  • Wilmington

    Great for brunch

  • Wilmington

    Great for outdoor dining

307 Reviews
  1. MariaP

    Raleigh

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on July 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We did not have a bad meal and we ate there multiple times over 5 days.

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  2. DavidS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food served in an elegant quiet atmosphere. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Inside and outside seating was available. Parking can be an issue but valet services were an option,

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  3. NicoleB

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 18, 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience5
    2 adults and a 3 yo- Food took over an hour to get and my entree didn’t get served with theirs. They both finished their plate before I got my food. My partner got the catch of the day, $40 something special and let’s just say he ordered pizza when he got home he was still so hungry. Ordered chicken tenders and fries for my picky 3yo- came out with tortilla chips and when I asked the server about the fries, he said they ran out. Cool- things happen, I get it…buttt with the hour we waited for the food, when did he forget to tell us that? Bill was $178 for the 3 of us, which I don’t mind paying a high bill-I chose the restaurant knowing it’s be high priced, but the quality/quantity of the food does not match. However, we ate outside and the view was fantastic and vibe was perfect, especially paired with the hibiscus margarita!

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  4. Loki

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 13, 2023

    overall1food1service3ambience1
    The food was terrible. I ordered an appetizer and the bread and lavosh stale. Calamari had no taste and under cooked. Linguine and clam sauce was blah with few clams. My wedge salad had no blue cheese and tasteless over cooked bacon. Did not come as a wedge. Server was pleasant but disappeared 1/2 way through dinner. Will not return.

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  5. AndyR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very pleasant and view was exceptional. Food was tasty. Employees attentive. Would return for sure..

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  6. MarriedPerrys

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was great and the service outstanding! It was great to sit outside and hear the waves in the distance.

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  7. CoachKav

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 11, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Been away from Wrightsville Beach for a while. I was excited to do Sunday brunch at your restaurant with my daughter. We were there 3 days after she was born with her mother, my mother and my grandmother. It was Mother’s Day 1998. At that time I was selling Vermont maple syrup to Chef Sullivan. The buffet was outstanding. A wonderful memory. This past Sunday I made a reservation for 10:30. We arrived on time and were promptly seated. After waiting twenty minutes not one person on your staff approached our table. We got up and left! I have worked in the food and beverage industry for more than 25 years in every capacity…I am embarrassed for you.

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  8. Mizlan

    Raleigh

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 9, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    The dining experience was excellent. Enjoyed the Friday lobster special very much. Almost missed it on menu! Perhaps you should promote it more as it was the best of the 3 meals we had at East. Dining at East was the only redeeming aspect to a birthday weekend gone terribly wrong due to reservation snfu from hell. I would recommend the restaurant but not the hotel.

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  9. diningK

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on June 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The lobster dinner and crab cake dinner were excellent. Service was friendly and attentive.

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  10. AdamD

    Washington DC

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall2food4service1ambience2
    The food was pretty good but the service was terrible. There was maybe one other actual table in the restaurant but it took well over an hour to get our food. The waitress seemed to come and go as she pleased but wasn’t really around. Food was good but I’d be hesitant. Prices were a little high but again, bad service was the worst part.

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  11. AmyH

    Washington DC

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    Food was decent but our meal was over priced and we probably wound not return.

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  12. MichaelY

    Wilmington

    12 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience5
    Location was pretty and wait staff was good. The kitchen wasn’t helpful in resolving our issues with the food presented. We didn’t get what was advertised on the menu.

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  13. BenM

    Wilmington

    10 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience3
    Even though we had a reservation, we were not provided with a table that was open and we were given a much less desirable table. More disappointing, despite the waitstaff’s guarantee, the main courses came out as we were in the middle of eating our appetizers. After finishing our appetizers, when re-presented to us, the food was not hot as it was just held under a heat lamp. All had fish, two had scallops and two the swordfish special, and would have been excellent except for the temperature of the food. Next time, we will do as we now usually do, and order our main course AFTER we finish our appetizers.

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  14. MaryM

    Wilmington

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Kind waiters, waitresses and very fresh flavorful food.

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  15. MaryM

    Wilmington

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was great and Kevin our waiter did great job!

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  16. diningK

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 21, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Evening was perfect for outside dining. Food was better than most hotel dining experiences. Service was friendly and timely.

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  17. SteveD

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 21, 2023

    overall2food3service1ambience3
    20 minutes for server to arrive with only a few tables occupied. Cauliflower appetizer was best part of dinner. Menu is limited ended up with “smash burger” which was an attempt to smash a frozen burger they should google it. I guess if your on vacation it’s probably OK but we live in Wilmington and too many great places to go 1st and last time here.

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  18. KathrynB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I was very impressed with the overall service and breath-taking view. The landscaping was so beautifully done. I will definitely be coming back on my next trip to Wilmington. Very nice experience indeed.

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    Wilmington

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 14, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience4
    Food wasn’t that great. Lobster was pretty small for $55

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    Wilmington

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and service are always outstanding. A wonderful place to celebrate special occasions.

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  21. Happyvegan5151515151515

    Wilmington

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Vegan ramen was excellent, service was lovely and prices very fair. Beautiful spot to watch the sunset colors.

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  22. Spenny

    Wilmington

    9 reviews

    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall3food4service4ambience3
    I was disappointed that East does not have a water view. Too bad you can't move the restaurant upstairs!

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  23. JeffL

    Wilmington

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a great dinner and excellent service . Would highly recommend.

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  24. BeckyO

    Coastal Georgia

    13 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience2
    Restaurant was COLD. Waiter said he’d already asked for temp to be adjusted. CLAM CHOWDER BEST EVER SM servings for a high price and we had to eat fast in order to go to our WARM CAR. So disappointed

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    Wilmington

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The place was beautiful the service was wonderful they made you feel at home they were so nice and respectful this is definitely a place where we would be planning to go back to

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    Wilmington

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Michael was wonderful. So personable and pleasant. We would go back just to have him again.

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  27. Judith

    Wilmington

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and service were fine...no one hoovering over us. We had a leisurely lunch. The view is breathtaking and once finished with eating, we took a walk down to the beach.

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    Wilmington

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food, service and environment was all wonderful.

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  29. TerriS

    Wilmington

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 29, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    Let me start by saying, the food was excellent! It took a while to get our drinks, not sure why as there were plenty of people working and it wasn’t very crowded. Also, there was a jazz type band

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  30. JamieD

    Austin

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on January 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Phenomenal setting and service. Such a great set up for Sunday brunch and a beautiful view on a pretty day. Food was good. Big bummer was the live music was WAY too loud for Sunday brunch. Saw many people asking to be seated far as possible from the bandstand because it was so loud. LOVE that they have live music but needs to be more 'brunch crowd' appropriate. We were the second from farthest table from the music and at times had to repeat conversation to be heard. PLEASE tone it down to more background music so conversation is not stymied. Small jazz combo would be amazing!

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    Wilmington

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service could not be better. 5 star waitress. The food was outstanding. The environment is beautiful and relaxing.

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  32. ReginaC

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was wonderful - my husband had Lobster dinner special with asparagus and fingerling potatoes and loved it! The Clam Chowder was delicious, it had some vegetables in it that I think gave it that extra yum!! I had the solo Crab cake dinner - just right with the slightly roasted broccoli and mashed potatoes!! Of course, dessert - Chocolate Tart was a rich chocolatey plate of wonderful! Daniel, our server was outstanding and the music for the evening, Jenny Lynn, was so perfect for a dinner night out!! The only complaint (not the restaurant’s fault) was the table of 6 loud people having 3 way conversations and apparently they didn’t care if the rest of the restaurant heard… Next time we’ll request a table away from the large group tables!

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  33. BettyM

    Wilmington

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 20, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Food and service was great. The atmosphere was soothing.

    1 person found this helpful

  34. RobC

    Wilmington

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 8, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    A bit pricey, but overall a great evening. The biggest “noise” was the crashing of the waves just yards from the beautiful patio dining area….enchanting, to say the least.

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  35. Emmway

    Raleigh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 5, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabulous food and service. I had the crispy duck out on the patio. So wonderful!

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    Wilmington

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Sitting outside at the Blockade runner with good food and great service is a wonderful experience.

    1 person found this helpful

  37. Dlamb5843

    Charlotte

    8 reviews

    1.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 25, 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    I attempted to have a nice dinner at this place but instead I was seated and then thoroughly ignored by the waitstaff. After being seated for 10 minutes water was brought to the table. After 15 minutes our drink orders were taken by our apologetic waiter. After 25 minutes our drinks arrived. After a full 40 minutes and no sign of a return from our waiter we left. During this 40 minutes we watched our waiter stand around and talk to the hostess, he waited on other tables that were seated after us and generally forget we were even there. It was the worst service experience I have had in Wilmington and I will not return to this overpriced and underwhelming place.

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    Charlotte

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 25, 2022

    overall3food2service4ambience5
    Overpriced mediocre food. Service was good.

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  39. 26years

    Charlotte

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful setting on the outdoor patio and the best Clams liguine I've ever had. The lamb meatball starter was also delicious.

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  40. ROBD

    Wilmington

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was outstanding. Setting was nice. Really enjoyed the scallops. Would recommend to others.

    1 person found this helpful

FAQs

East - Blockade Runner Beach Resort offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (910) 256-7100.

East - Blockade Runner Beach Resort is rated 3.8 stars by 307 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for East - Blockade Runner Beach Resort

275 Waynick Boulevard, Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Waynick Blvd
  • Neighborhood
    Wrightsville Beach
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Sat 7:00 am–11:00 am Sun 7:00 am–10:00 am Brunch Sun 10:30 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00 am–5:00 pm Sun 2:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Seafood, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking details
    Ample parking surrounding the Blockade Runner. Valet parking available to all EAST patrons. Private hotel parking lot is reserved for registered hotel guests only.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    Sunday Jazz Brunch & Weekly Entertainment.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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