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Port Land Grille
Price: Expensive•American•4.9(2,175)Port Land Grille has progressive American regional cuisine masterfully executed in a casually elegant coastal setting since November 2000. We have both indoor and outdoor dining and private rooms are available. Thank you for dining with us!
COVID-19 updates: Masks are no longer required to be worn indoors but they are still recommended if you are not vaccinated. Our staff is fully vaccinated and ready to serve you!
We have suspended the ability to bring in outside food or beverage (ex. cakes or wine) while we continue to recover from the devastating affects of COVID-19. Thank you in advance for your understanding and continued support.Seabird
Price: Expensive•Seafood•4.9(1,631)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!
The Melting Pot - Wilmington(NC)
Price: Expensive•Fondue•4.8(734)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.Main & Mill Oyster Bar & Tavern
Price: Moderate•Seafood•4.8(295)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.
Jerry's Food, Wine and Spirits
Price: Moderate•Contemporary Southern•4.8(464)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!Floriana - Wilmington
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.8(1,379)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.
Quanto Basta: Italian Eatery & Wine Bar - Wilmington
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.7(1,150)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.Ruth's Chris Steak House - Wilmington, NC
Price: Expensive•Steakhouse•4.7(2,549)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.
Butcher and Barrel by True Blue
Price: Expensive•Contemporary American•4.8(577)Chef Bobby Zimmerman and his team welcome you to Butcher & Barrel by We Are True Blue, located in the South Front District of downtown Wilmington, NC.
Celebrated for its prime cuts and lively atmosphere, Butcher & Barrel features a menu of locally sourced ingredients and an extensive selection of bourbon and whiskey. With its high ceilings, funky wallpaper, and art featuring local artist GERB, Butcher & Barrel aims to offer not only a delicious dining and drinking experience but also a memorable, vibrant one. Designed to give you a big city feel, it has that exciting air of "where are you going to go next?" after you finish your meal or drink.Tarantelli’s
Price: Moderate•Italian•4.7(2,979)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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- KKatieVirginia •1 review5.0Dined 3 days agoDelicious food and great service! We were lucky enough to get a table on the covered porch, so we had a lovely view and ambiance!More infoRiver 128 RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Wilmington•4.5
- CConnorVirginia •1 review5.0Dined 3 days agoWe had an amazing experience here. Had a balcony seat with an amazing view. The service was perfect and the food was truly the best food my fiancé and I have had in Wilmington since we moved here over a year ago. 1000% well worth the $$ you pay. Would recommend to anyone local or visiting.More infoFloriana - WilmingtonPrice: Expensive• Italian• Wilmington•4.8
- LLaneCoastal North Carolina •1 review5.0Dined 3 days agoMy go to for Italian. Thanks for the great service Gabriel!More infoTarantelli’sPrice: Moderate• Italian• Wilmington•4.7
- CCaseyCoastal North Carolina •1 review5.0Dined 7 days agoFirst time there. It was awesome! We all had different meals and were all good. Making another reservation soon.More infoDram Yard at ARRIVEPrice: Expensive• American• Wilmington•4.6
- EEvelynToronto / Ontario •2 reviews5.0Dined on Jun 5, 2025Fantastic food and service - delicious thank you!More infoSeabirdPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Wilmington•4.9
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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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