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Seabird
Price: Expensive•Seafood•4.9(1,685)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!Port Land Grille
Price: Expensive•American•4.8(2,187)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.
Butcher and Barrel by True Blue
Price: Expensive•Contemporary American•4.8(587)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.Main & Mill Oyster Bar & Tavern
Price: Moderate•Seafood•4.7(296)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.
Melting Pot - Wilmington (NC)
Price: Expensive•Fondue•4.8(735)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.Hieronymus Seafood Restaurant & Oyster Bar
Price: Moderate•Seafood•4.7(621)The Area's Authentic Seafood Restaurant The experience that you will have at Hieronymus Seafood Restaurant & Oyster Bar is uniquely Wilmington, North Carolina. Our specialty is Cape Fear cuisine, including fresh local seafood, fresh vegetables, and local craft beer. When you walk through our doors, take a look around. You will see many items that are a part of our history. The shells inside the tables have been brought to us by many guests throughout the years. Nameplates on the bar designate locals that have told many a tale. News releases show Hieronymus cooking for Bryant Gumbel on the Today Show. You might copy a recipe for soft shell crab or take a gander at some of the "stars" that have dropped by for dinner.
Quanto Basta: Italian Eatery & Wine Bar - Wilmington
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.7(1,187)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.Caprice Bistro
Price: Moderate•French•4.6(3,438)Bonjour!
We are excited for you to dine with us!
Hours: Open 7 days a week 4pm-10pm, Sunday we close at 9pm.
Reservations are preferred, though walk ins are always welcome!
There is a parking deck one block away on Market Street, between Front Street and Second Street. There is also paid street parking (free after 6:30pm and free all day Sunday).
Your table will be reserved for 2 hours, and we ask that you please honor your reservation time. If you require a longer time to dine, please contact us so that we can accommodate your request.
For parties more than 5 people please contact us.
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From verified diners like you
- EEmiliRaleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill •1 review5.0Dined 4 days agoHad the best experience dining outside! Love!!!!!!More infoDram Yard at ARRIVEPrice: Expensive• American• Wilmington•4.5
- JjosephAtlantic City / South Jersey Shore •2 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoWow,the wait staff was awesome and friendly and made some great suggestions, we had the Sunday gravy and the baked salmone with potatoes whi h was cooked perfectly. Also had the calamari appetizer which was very tender and the beet salad that couldn't be beat,More infoFloriana - WilmingtonPrice: Expensive• Italian• Wilmington•4.7
- CChristopherVIPPortland / Oregon •12 reviews5.0Dined 5 days agoWe were visiting from Oregon, so had picked this spot from online research. So glad we did. Wonderful view. Delightful server and fantastic food. I am guessing that this will be the highlight of our dining experiences on this trip!More infoRiver 128 RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Wilmington•4.5
- RRemmelVIPAtlanta •8 reviews5.0Dined 6 days agoSome of the best Italian food I’ve had in a while and our server was very attentive.More infoTarantelli’sPrice: Moderate• Italian• Wilmington•4.7
- CChristyWashington, D.C. Area •1 review5.0Dined on Jul 21, 2025It was amazing service and delicious food. The BBQ ousters were our favorite.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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