Restaurants near University of North Carolina Wilmington Campus Trask Coliseum

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1. Seabird

4.9

Exceptional(1652)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Wilmington

Booked 40 times today

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!

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2. True Blue Butcher & Table - The Forum

4.7

Exceptional(1025)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Wrightsville Beach

Booked 15 times today

True Blue Butcher & Table, the flagship restaurant of the We Are True Blue brands, is located in The Forum in Wilmington, NC. Reflecting global cuisine with a modern American interpretation, Chef Bobby Zimmerman has crafted a menu featuring locally sourced ingredients, quality cuts of steak, an extensive and delicious drink selection, and an impressive butcher counter. We are open seven days a week for lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch.

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3. River 128 Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(123)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Wilmington

Booked 38 times today

River 128 Restaurant, located in downtown Wilmington, NC, offers an unforgettable dining experience on the Cape Fear River. Enjoy fresh, locally inspired cuisine with stunning views of the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge, the USS North Carolina Battleship, and breathtaking sunsets. Dine inside or on our heated outdoor decks, and bring your furry friends to one of the area’s only dog-friendly restaurants. Arrive by car or boat—take advantage of free parking vouchers and our 90-ft floating dock. River 128 is your destination for exceptional food, waterfront dining, and Southern hospitality.

4. Tarantelli’s

4.7

Exceptional(3007)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Wilmington

Booked 31 times today

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.

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5. Floriana - Wilmington

4.8

Exceptional(1398)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Wilmington

Booked 55 times today

We are open for carry out and for dine-in guests. The balcony tables are available first come first serve upon reservation. If one is not available upon arrival, guests are welcome to wait at the bar or in the lounge until one becomes available. We are open for Dinner MON-SUN 4:30 pm till 10 pm and for Brunch on SUN 11:00-2:00 pm. Floriana Restaurant is about friends, family and community. We are an independently-owned Italian bistro serving dishes made with seasonal ingredients sourced from local producers. We pride ourselves on our menu, service and passion for food. Our beautifully appointed dining room is the perfect setting for any occasion — an intimate, romantic dinner, or when you have reason for celebration and want all your closest friends together at the same table.The Wilmington Floriana Restaurant is located in Wilmington, NC riverside at 2 Market Street.

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6. Dram Yard at ARRIVE

4.6

Exceptional(147)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Wilmington

Booked 18 times today

Located in the heart of downtown Wilmington, Dram Yard offers dinners featuring Southern coastal flavors with a global twist. Join us for craft cocktails, carefully curated wine and beer offerings, and thoughtful preparations of locally sourced ingredients in our re-opened dining room.

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7. Genki Sushi Bar and Japanese Restaurant

4.9

Exceptional(660)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Sushi • Wilmington

Booked 20 times today

We look forward to welcoming you into our warm environment, with food so good you will swear you just stepped off of the train in Tokyo.If you are reading this description, please take note that: * Starting October 1st 2024: We will no longer be able to seat you unless your entire party has arrived and ready to sit ON TIME. We will hold your Table/Seats for ONLY 10 minutes past the reservation time. *After 10 minutes, you will lose your reservation to someone who is on the waiting list. *Please take this serious as, it will allow us to provide better customer service to our guests as we increase in volume, and allow the evening to flow better with timing for our reservations through out the evening.Thank you for your cooperation and understanding! Our customers mean the world to us! *Also, please remember to count small children and babies as a person for seating. Thank you for your participation and understanding in this. Thank you for your business! See you soon!

8. G Prime

4.8

Exceptional(315)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Wrightsville Beach

Booked 23 times today

G Prime offers the highest level of service and ingredients for the entire community to enjoy – from beautifully curated and customizable prime cuts, locally sourced fish and fresh seasonal produce, a classic craft cocktail and mixology program, to one of the largest, most prolific wine cellars in the area.

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9. King Neptune Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(362)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Wrightsville Beach

Booked 16 times today

King Neptune is now offering fresh, local seafood as well as variations of pork, beef, and poultry dishes. There are several salad options as well. Our chef Em Ecker has a very creative way of combining locally sourced ingredients to create the most tasteful and delicious meals for our guests.

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10. Ruth's Chris Steak House - Wilmington, NC

4.7

Exceptional(2560)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Wilmington

Booked 25 times today

Ruth's Chris Steak House in Wilmington is located at the newly constructed River Place in the heart of historic Downtown Wilmington. Whether it's a romantic steak dinner for two, an important business meeting, or a private party, Ruth's Chris Steak House can accommodate your needs and our Wilmington steakhouse provides guests with a warm, comfortable atmosphere of casual elegance.

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Updated on 7/2/2025

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tomVIP
Cleveland / Akron / Canton •28 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Really great experience. Unique/fantastic balcony seating, and food quality/service was excellent.
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Floriana - WilmingtonPrice: Expensive• Italian• Wilmington
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4.8
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Cece
Chicago / Illinois •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Came with a group of 9 to celebrate a bachelorette party with a nice dinner, we all enjoyed the food and a drink! The patio was perfect and service was awesome!
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River 128 RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Wilmington
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4.6
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DavidVIP
Asheville / Western North Carolina •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Our party of eight had a wonderful dinner and enjoyed the nearly private dining room to the side and the fabulous food and attentive service
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SeabirdPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Wilmington
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4.9
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June
Pittsburgh / Western PA •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Delicious food, great service. Large portions, so come hungry
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Tarantelli’sPrice: Moderate• Italian• Wilmington
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4.7
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Bambi
Asheville / Western North Carolina •1 review
5.0
Dined on Jun 25, 2025
Excellent experience. We will be back soon. Service was great and the food was delicious
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Dram Yard at ARRIVEPrice: Expensive• American• Wilmington
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4.6

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