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Dining Area - Brent's Bistro, Wilmington, NC

Brent's Bistro

4.9
4.9
588 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
Upscale yet casual restaurant located in Wilmington, NC. Located near Wrightsville Beach. Menu changes weekly to highlight the freshest seafood and land dishes. Enjoy flavorful dinners and extensive wine selection in our welcoming atmosphere. When weather permits, book a seat outdoors on our covered patio. For reservations, please utilize Opentable or call us directly. However, reservations for Fridays and Saturdays can ONLY be booked by calling us directly. 910-839-3131.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 1 time today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, American, Bistro
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (910) 839-3131
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Brent Williams
  • Catering
    We'll cater for you and you can select from an abundance of meal options: Lunch soup and salad combinations with artisan bread; Beef, Chicken or Shrimp dishes with tea! Our catering menu is available online for details.

What 588 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Coastal North Carolina

    Best Service

  • Coastal North Carolina

    Contemporary American

  • Wilmington

    Best Food

  • Wilmington

    Best Service

  • Wilmington

    Innovative

  • Wilmington

    Hot spot

  • Wilmington

    Neighborhood gem

  • Wilmington

    Great for fine wines

588 Reviews
  1. CarlM

    Wilmington

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding as usual. Nick was superb. Food was amazing. Good value

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  2. CGSci

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a great meal....look forward to my nite out at Brent's

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  3. JamesK

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very good food, pricey but good. ßssssszsssssdsðdðdd

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  4. CarlM

    Wilmington

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always outstanding Food, service and ambience were superb as usual. Jordan took great care of me.

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  5. EllenM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Incredible food and service. Such a lovely dining experience. Will absolutely return.

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  6. MichaelK

    Wilmington

    161 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    161 reviews

    Dined on October 11, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Food great as always, service a tad slower than normal but they had lots of larger parties. Great place if you can get reservations…..

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  7. MelanieG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 11, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    We love Brent’s. The food is amazing. It’s fresh and the menu changes which I love. We were seated promptly and our waiter was very attentive yet not overbearing. I will definitely recommend Brent’s to all my friends

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  8. KnowMyFood

    Raleigh

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on October 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding service, outstanding atmosphere, outstanding food… As usual !!

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  9. SteveW

    Charleston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of our favorite restaurants in Wilmington! Every meal we have had here has been delicious.

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  10. IraB

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We are never disappointed when we go to Brent's Bistro. The food is marvelous and the variety is always excellent. The service is professional, yet friendly and comfortable. And they make the best Manhattans in town!!!

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  11. JimW

    Philadelphia

    26 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    It was decent, but for all the hype and difficulty in getting a reservation, it was just “pretty good”. Great service, place is nice, food was average to maybe a little better than average, but not for the cost. I have no problem spending money on food, but I do not think the $$$=taste. Maybe we will try again.

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  12. MaryF

    Wilmington

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was our second visit to Brent's and the food, the service, and the overall experience were exceptional! We will be back again soon for another special occasion!

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic as always. Always changing menu which makes frequent returns a new experience.

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  14. Foodie

    Wilmington

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 6, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Waitress was great. Charming and efficient! Food was good but not great. Mashed potatoes were bland and swordfish sauce was way too salty. Carrot cake was delicious!!

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  15. Sunshine

    Wilmington

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on July 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious dinner at Brent's Bistro on a Sunday evening. Our waitress was lovely and accommodating as well as helpful in menu selections. We had a table of four and each enjoyed our different selections as well as the appetizers.

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  16. Travelers

    Charlotte

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on July 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best meal of my stay. Locals love it. So happy to have a changing menu.

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  17. Jean

    Raleigh

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on July 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food with interesting and varied options. Very attentive service.

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    West Palm Beach

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love everything about this restaurant. Awesome as usual. If we ate out every night at one restaurant, it would be brents.

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  19. JamesW

    Philadelphia

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on July 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    second time visiting Brents Bistro this time for our anniversary.. Food was phenomenal.. service was outstanding. Highly recommended restaurant

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  20. Girlstrip

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Exceptional food and service! Our go to restaurant every time we come to Wrightsville Beach!

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had the outside patio all to ourselves. We had VIP service. Always amazing food.

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  22. AnnieE

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Thoroughly enjoyable evening. Terrific food and service.

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  23. patr

    Wilmington

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I have eaten here before but my hubby and neighbors had not. We were celebrating birthdays. Everything was excellent. Good, waiter and ambiance. We will be back!!

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  24. YEMAR

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Excellent first experience. Dinner was superb and the wines outstanding. Service was courteous and precise. Overall a great evening though at an “outdoor” table

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  25. Doug

    Caribbean

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As always, a wonderful experience. Great food, service, and ambiance. And they pour a generous cocktail, too! Seasonal changes in the cuisine and new menus each week only enhance the experience. Clearly one of the best restaurants in North Carolina.

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    Wilmington

    22 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on May 9, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    Nice local place. Truly a neighborhood restaurant. Food is good but a little heavy for my taste. Wait staff are very attentive and responsive.

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  27. DellA

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and our server was awesome! It was our first time and we will definitely go back.

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food is always consistently great and service outstanding

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  29. tjm2144

    Raleigh

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Brent’s is consistently 5 stars! We have been there numerous times and have never been disappointed by the food or the service. The bartender also receives 5 stars for always mixing the perfect cocktail. A must try for anyone that has not been there yet.

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  30. Meri

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our waiter was excellent, adding to the delicious food . Highly recommend. We had the scallops and pork chop. Both dishes were perfectly prepared. Kudos to the chef.

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  31. DebbieH

    Charlotte

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My husband and I both had the Beef Tenderloin Au Poivre and it was wonderful! Can't wait to go back!!

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  32. JimF

    Charlotte

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Wait staff was very nice and friendly. Patrons seemed to know the staff and others very well. They have a lot of regulars. Food was very good and ample portions. There is bread provided. I wish it was easier to get a reservation.

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on April 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Enjoyed my husband’s birthday dinner here. Had the special T-bone steak that was delicious

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  34. Rensy

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was delicious. Two of us had the grouper with the mashed pecan sweet potatoes. Scrumptious. My friend raved about the pork chop. The service was incredible. When told that one person was not able to eat the spinach on one of the dishes, the waitress immediately offered to bring green beans. Incredible! The entire staff was friendly and welcoming coming in and leaving!

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  35. GeneM

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 22, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    Food was very good however, the portion of the main items (grouper in one, oysters in the other, were small. Service was excellent. Menu was limited, especially the appetizers (recall there were four items).

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    Western NC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It’s always a lovely experience, from the delish food and phenomenal service. 🤍

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  37. PatrickF

    Raleigh

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on March 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Thoroughly enjoyed our experience at Brent’s. Warm atmosphere and superb service added to the excellent and well-presented food. Will definitely visit every time we are in the area. Special thanks to our waiter Sean.

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  38. Dolce

    Wilmington

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    They consistently serve excellent food. Great service, maitre’d very welcoming gentleman. Tables are spaced out for privacy People are dressed better than most places One of the very few Wilmingtin restaurants like this

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  39. LIndaB

    Western NC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our favorite place to eat. Food is always fabulous and the menu changes frequently which is great when you go there a lot. The staff is so friendly and attentive. Service is very on point.

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  40. Candace

    Wilmington

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Time and time again we dine at Brent’s and they never disappoint! The changing menus, with with interesting creations make it difficult to choose but our selections of fish and filet were fantastic.

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FAQs

Brent's Bistro offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (910) 839-3131.

Brent's Bistro is rated 4.9 stars by 588 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


Booked 1 time today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Brent's Bistro

7110 Wrightsville Ave, Unit C-12, Wilmington, NC 28403-7219

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Stokley Drive
  • Neighborhood
    Wrightsville Beach
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, American, Bistro
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Brent Williams
  • Additional
    Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access
  • Phone number
    (910) 839-3131
  • Catering
    We'll cater for you and you can select from an abundance of meal options: Lunch soup and salad combinations with artisan bread; Beef, Chicken or Shrimp dishes with tea! Our catering menu is available online for details.
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