La Duna Paradiso

Name: La Duna Paradiso
Address: 275 Waynick Boulevard, Wrightsville Beach, NC, United States, 28480
Telephone: (910) 256-7100
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.2

4.2 (23)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

275 Waynick Boulevard, Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480

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2 people

Jul 6, 2025

9:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

About this restaurant

Charming
Great for outdoor dining
Great for scenic views

La Duna Paradiso celebrates coastal Italian dining with the best of North Carolina’s local seafood.

Located in Trailborn Surf & Sound (formerly the Blockade Runner) our menu highlights fresh seafood, locally caught fish, and organic produce from local purveyors.

The vibrant bar, dining room and outdoor deck—beset in natural materials and ocean views—set the stage for memorable brunches and dinners, complemented by a curated selection of Old World wines and aperitifs.

For private gatherings, our La Costa space provides an intimate dining experience for up to 20 guests.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Seafood, American
Hours of operation
Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Bar Daily 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(910) 256-7100
Website
https://www.ladunaparadiso.co/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Resort Casual
Executive chef
Michelle Mathews
Private party facilities
We cater to groups of all sizes with five private banquet rooms as well as the outdoor dinner deck.

Location
275 Waynick Boulevard, Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480
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

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What 23 people are saying

La Duna Paradiso reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.2

4.2 based on recent ratings

4.1Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Coastal North Carolina
Kid-friendly
Coastal North Carolina
Great for outdoor dining
Wilmington
Healthy
Wilmington
Great for outdoor dining
Wilmington
Great for scenic views

Review summary

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La Duna Paradiso offers a "beautifully decorated" setting with a "great modern vibe." Guests praise the "exceptional service" and "unique drink menu." While some dishes like the Black Sea bass and crab spaghetti are "cooked to perfection," there's room for improvement in flavor and portion sizes. Overall, a promising dining experience.

23 Reviews

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Terri
Coastal North Carolina7 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is our 2nd time dining here. And once again was fantastic. I ordered the Black Sea bass and it was cooked to perfection. Is on my list of favorite restaurants in the area.
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Katy VIP
New York City9 reviews
2.0
Dined on June 20, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
I was so excited for this reservation and was VERY disappointed. Wait staff was nice but not super knowledgeable. And we did wait quite a bit of time before anyone came to the table. All good, except bruschetta, backed seasoning. We had to ask for salt and extra Parmesan cheese to try to make the dishes taste like something. It was all so bland. Major disappointment for the price. The restaurant itself is decorated well with a great Italian ambiance. Hotel grounds are nice. But I would not go back or recommend this spot.
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Natalie VIP
San Francisco Bay Area4 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 20, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We loved the atmosphere and service however the food was disappointing for the price. We were excited about bruschetta but it was very dry being in the thick focaccia without any oil. Also the bolognese had no tomatoes and was essentially some ground meat and carrots on very buttery/oily pasta. I enjoyed it “ok” but my son, who lives a traditional, more saucy, tomato-y, Italian bolognese was really disappointed.
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Madison
Orlando / Central Florida East1 review
4.0
Dined on June 20, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service, awesome waitress, would recommend!
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Caleb
Pittsburgh / Western PA1 review
2.0
Dined on June 17, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Incredible service. Food was not worth the price.
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Linda
Columbus2 reviews
1.0
Dined on June 13, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Very limited menu. I ordered spaghetti with clams. It was served with 5 very small clams which didn’t seem fully cooked. Pasta sauce was scanty. Both my companions asked for extra cheese to give pasta some taste. Prices were very high for the quality of food served
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Madeleine
Portland / Oregon2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wasn’t sure how the blockade runner purchased by trail burn and Reno would come out, but it is a stunner! Such a cool vibe, great hotel lobby, bar, and fabulous restaurant. Exceptional service! And food was fantastic.
La Duna ParadisoResponded on June 16, 2025
Thanks for the kind words Madeline!
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Sara
Virginia1 review
4.0
Dined on June 7, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
A lovely new restaurant in the area with inventive dishes and friendly service. We are looking forward to going back!
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Calvin VIP
Grand Rapids / Western Michigan3 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful restaurant and bar with a great modern vibe. Server was very polite and fast and the food was fabulous. Will definitely be back!
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Patty
Chicago / Illinois10 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 4, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
We shared the crudo and burrata appetizers. They were both really good. The crab spaghetti was also very good and contained a lot of chunks of crab. The bolognese was Ok. I would not get it again, somewhat oily and lacked flavor. Nice decor and nice staff.
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La Duna Paradiso offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (910) 256-7100.

La Duna Paradiso is rated 4.2 stars by 23 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 6, 2025

9:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

275 Waynick Boulevard, Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Waynick Blvd
Neighborhood
Wrightsville Beach
Hours of operation
Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Bar Daily 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
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
Executive chef
Michelle Mathews
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

Website
https://www.ladunaparadiso.co/
Phone number
(910) 256-7100
Private party facilities
We cater to groups of all sizes with five private banquet rooms as well as the outdoor dinner deck.

La Duna Paradiso

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