Steam Restaurant - Embassy Suites

Name: Steam Restaurant - Embassy Suites
Address: 9 Estelle Lee Pl, Wilmington, NC, United States, 28401
Telephone: (910) 726-9226
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.4

4.4 (690)

$30 and under

American

9 Estelle Lee Pl, Wilmington, NC 28401

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2 people

Jul 1, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

About this restaurant

Great for scenic views
Good for special occasions
Good for groups

Steam is bringing American cuisine to Wilmington using locally sourced goods & ingredients. With an extensive wine & beer selection, plenty of cocktails, indoor/outdoor seating, & beautiful views of the Cape Fear River, Steam is your go-to local restaurant.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Seafood, Grill
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(910) 726-9226
Website
http://www.steamrestaurantilm.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
William Slade
Private party facilities
The Engine Room seats up to 16 people Private The Terrace seats up to 60 people Private

Location
9 Estelle Lee Pl, Wilmington, NC 28401
Neighborhood
Wilmington
Cross street
Estell Lee Place
Parking details
Discounted Parking for Convention Center Parking Garage or discounted Valet Parking by Embassy Suites
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Oysters Wilmington$19.00
fried oysters | country ham | creamed leeks | bearnaise
Local NC Oysters$19.00
1/2 SHELL cucumber jalapeno mignonette | fried saltines STEAMED hot sauce | drawn butter | fried saltines
Pimento & Pickles$15.00
STEAM pimento cheese | house BBQ pickles | pickled okra pickled radish | spicy pickled grapes | fried focaccia
Cheerwine & Bourbon Pork Belly$16.00
toasted farro | pickled radish
Charcuterie & Cheese
pickled grapes | local NC honey | dried fruit sweet pepper jam | Lusky Monk whole grain mustard black walnuts | grilled baguette cheese selections only
Crispy Brussels Sprouts$13.00
orange miso glaze | toasted sesame seeds scallion | shaved ginger
Sea-Cuterie
½ shell oysters | chilled shrimp | NC trout dip seaweed salad | cucumber jalapeno mignonette classic cocktail | fried saltines | house crostini
Hand-Cut Garlic & Herb Fries$11.00
garlic oil | Maldon sea salt | shaved parmesan crumbled herbs | roasted garlic aioli ADD 'DIRTY' - DUCK FAT POWDER
Tuna Tataki$21.00
sesame crusted tuna | yuzu | ponzu | wasabi seaweed salad

Soup

Blue Crab & Corn Chowder
lump crab | corn | bacon | house hush puppy
- Small$9.00
- Large$11.00
Gumbo Z'Herbes
spicy sausage | tasso ham | local greens | dark roux
- Small$9.00
- Large$11.00

From the Field

Riverside Caesar$12.00
hearts of romaine | shaved parmesan garlic crouton | fried capers | cracked pepper
Fried Green Tomato Caprese$19.00
fresh mozzarella | basil vinaigrette | balsamic glaze
Watermelon Burrata$19.00
arugula | toasted pecan crumble | shaved red onion local NC honey
Mixed Greens & Marinated Blueberry$16.00
baby greens | arugula | frisee | English cucumber slivered almond | NC chevre | crispy chick peas preserved lemon vinaigrette

From the Sea

Grilled Salmon$31.00
house jerk seasoning | pineapple slaw | frisee collard green pesto | toasted coconut
Lobster Bolognese$36.00
mafaldine pasta | bouillabaisse | Maine lobster tail parmesan emulsion | grilled baguette
Sesame Prawn Salad$27.00
baby greens | napa cabbage | shaved carrots | edamame scallion | citrus aioli | ginger sesame vinaigrette
North Carolina Mountain Trout$30.00
field pea succotash | Carolina Gold rice middlins
Lump Blue Crabcakes$34.00
sweet corn puree | Carolina greens | crispy pork belly citrus remoulade
Low Country Shrimp$29.00
bell pepper | onion | creole butter | Tasso ham gravy smoked gouda grits
Char-Grilled Octopus$31.00
potato confit | roasted baby heirloom tomatoes saffron aioli

Land Lovers

Butcher's Cut
roasted fingerling potatoes | parmesan broccolini salsa criolla | frizzled leeks
Lemon Ricotta Mafaldine Pasta$26.00
preserved lemon | whole milk ricotta | brown butter baby spinach | shaved parmesan | grilled baguette
- Grilled Chicken$8.00
- Salmon$11.00
- Shrimp$9.00
- Lump Crab Cake$14.00
Steam Burger Burger$18.00
two 1/4lb smashed patties | American cheese house BBQ pickles | white onion | STEAM secret sauce everything brioche bun | hand cut fries
- Add Bacon$2.00
- Gluten Free Bun$2.00
Joyce Farms Grilled Chicken$29.00
roasted root vegetables | Carolina greens black walnut butter | tomato gravy
Farmers Market$27.00
marinated vegetable carpaccio | grilled broccolini heirloom carrots | toasted farro
Bone-In Short Rib$36.00
smoked gouda grits | chargrilled carrots | natural jus
Duck Confit Grilled Cheese$21.00
toasted brioche | melted gruyere | caramelized onion cherry bourbon jam | 'dirty' duck fat powder fries

What 690 people are saying

Steam Restaurant - Embassy Suites reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.2Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.0Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Coastal North Carolina
Great for brunch
Coastal North Carolina
Good for groups
Coastal North Carolina
Healthy
Coastal North Carolina
Romantic
Coastal North Carolina
Great for scenic views
Coastal North Carolina
Good for special occasions
Coastal North Carolina
Lively
Wilmington
Great for brunch
Wilmington
Innovative
Wilmington
Good for groups
Wilmington
Healthy
Wilmington
Neighborhood gem
Wilmington
Romantic
Wilmington
Good for special occasions
Wilmington
Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Steam Restaurant at Embassy Suites offers a delightful dining experience with "great service, views, and food." Guests rave about creative dishes like "crab cakes" and "delicious brussel sprouts." The atmosphere is perfect for special occasions, enhanced by attentive staff and stunning river views. A hidden gem with consistently "wonderful" meals.

690 Reviews

A
Ashley
Austin1 review
1.0
Dined on June 21, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Food was subpar. I had two bites of my pasta with grilled chicken. We still paid over $100 for the meal that was not edible.
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Jennifer VIP
Greater Boston18 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 20, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great service, views and food, would definitely go back.
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Dorothy
South Carolina1 review
5.0
Dined on June 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our first experience at Steam, but it surely will not be our last. From the Hostess to the server, to all staff we interacted with, it does not get any better! We had the brussel sprout appetizer, which was incredibly good! The combination of the orange miso glaze, toasted sesame, pickled ginger and scallions was off the charts delicious! Would highly recommend. My husband had the crab cakes (Excellent!) and I had the Salmon. Both were creative with sies, and very tasty. The crab cakes may have been the star. Our drinks were so-so. He had an orange bourbon drink and I a lemon drop martini. They were just okay-not bad, but nothing to rave about. The food more than made up for this. And my husband had a dark lager beer (Turtle something?)--that was really good!
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Melissa
Coastal North Carolina1 review
5.0
Dined on June 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful dinner in Steam Restaurant & Bar. The bartenders Joey & Scarlett took wonderful care of our crowd. The cocktails were delicious and we enjoyed the appetizers - Brussel Sprouts (MUST TRY!), Garlic Fries, Sesame Tuna and Pork Belly. For our meal, Albert took care of us and blanketed us with service. Everyone at our table enjoyed their entrees- Watermelon & Burrata Salad, Burger Burgers x 3, Crab Cakes, and the Salmon with Pineapple Slaw was a great summer dish! We will be back!
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Kass
Greensboro / Winston Salem / Highpoint1 review
3.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My husband and I celebrated our 5th anniversary here. The setting was intimate and staff were impeccable.The chowder and bread were amazing. However, the food was bland. I had a prawn salad and my husband had a salmon pasta. The protein was bland and the pasta sauce lacked seasoning and flavoring. If you enjoy good food, I would not recommend this restaurant.
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Ralph
Exclusive1 review
5.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a window front table which gave an amazing view during dinner. The food was delicious, the server was very pleasant and attentive. The atmosphere was perfect for a nice dinner out!
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Julie VIP
Detroit / Eastern Michigan6 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful meal and service was exceptional! We’ll be back.
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Randi
Coastal North Carolina1 review
5.0
Dined on June 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We sat at the window and had a perfect view of the river. Our waiter, Landon, was attentive and knew the menu well. The crab and corn soup was delicious with a good amount of crab. The NC grilled trout was cooked perfectly and came with seasoned rice and succotash (2 kinds of beans & corn). There was enough food for a 2nd meal at home. My husband ordered the braised short ribs and said it was delicious. We shared the triple chocolate mousse and loved it. Light and chocolatey (of course). For once it was nice to eat in a quiet restaurant where you could actually speak in a normal voice.
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Angela
Atlanta2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Stem is a hidden gem that some may not be aware of because it’s located in the Embassy Suites. The views are amazing, the staff is attentive and food is delicious! Head upstairs to Cloud 9 the rooftop bar afterwards. It’s a perfect evening!
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COURTNIE
Coastal North Carolina1 review
5.0
Dined on June 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Our server Derek made the evening! Very engaging and energetic along with knowledgeable and attentive. The food was great, I highly recommend the oyster appetizer, burger and the chocolate mousse! Drinks were a little pricey but delish and they offered fun varieties.
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Steam Restaurant - Embassy Suites is rated 4.4 stars by 690 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Jul 1, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

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9 Estelle Lee Pl, Wilmington, NC 28401

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Estell Lee Place
Neighborhood
Wilmington
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Seafood, Grill
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Discounted Parking for Convention Center Parking Garage or discounted Valet Parking by Embassy Suites
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
William Slade
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.steamrestaurantilm.com/
Phone number
(910) 726-9226
Private party facilities
The Engine Room seats up to 16 people Private The Terrace seats up to 60 people Private

Steam Restaurant - Embassy Suites

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Grilled Salmon

Smoked Salmon

Seafood Tacos

For the Table

Oysters Wilmington$19.00

Local NC Oysters$19.00

Pimento & Pickles$15.00

Cheerwine & Bourbon Pork Belly$16.00

Charcuterie & Cheese

Crispy Brussels Sprouts$13.00

Sea-Cuterie

Hand-Cut Garlic & Herb Fries$11.00

Tuna Tataki$21.00

Soup

Blue Crab & Corn Chowder

Gumbo Z'Herbes

From the Field

Riverside Caesar$12.00

Fried Green Tomato Caprese$19.00

Watermelon Burrata$19.00

Mixed Greens & Marinated Blueberry$16.00

From the Sea

Grilled Salmon$31.00

Lobster Bolognese$36.00

Sesame Prawn Salad$27.00

North Carolina Mountain Trout$30.00

Lump Blue Crabcakes$34.00

Low Country Shrimp$29.00

Char-Grilled Octopus$31.00

Land Lovers

Butcher's Cut

Lemon Ricotta Mafaldine Pasta$26.00

Steam Burger Burger$18.00

Joyce Farms Grilled Chicken$29.00

Farmers Market$27.00

Bone-In Short Rib$36.00

Duck Confit Grilled Cheese$21.00

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