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You can't beat our sunset views!! - The George on the Riverwalk, Wilmington, NC

The George on the Riverwalk

4.4
4.4
471 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood
The George on the Riverwalk is in the downtown area of Wilmington, North Carolina. A great location, along with the great food, have helped to make this a very popular eatery. You can find inside or outside seating right on the river. As one of the only dog friendly restaurants in the area, we welcome your furry friends! We provide heated decks in the winter as well as amazing views of the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge, the USS North Carolina Battleship and amazing sunset views year around! Whether you choose to visit us by car or boat, we provide 3 hour parking vouchers for the lot across the street and have a 90ft floating dock located directly on the Cape Fear River!!





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2 people

8:30 PM


Booked 11 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American, Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Thu–Sat 11:00 am–3:00 pm Brunch Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (910) 763-2052
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Owned/operated by
    Asian and Pacific Islander, Black/African American, LGBTQ+, South Asian/Indian, Veteran, Women
  • Neighborhood
    Wilmington
  • Cross street
    We provide 3 hour vouchers for the lot located across the street.
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Non-Smoking, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

What 471 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Coastal North Carolina

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Coastal North Carolina

    Great for scenic views

  • Wilmington

    Great for brunch

  • Wilmington

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Wilmington

    Most Booked

471 Reviews
  1. KenB

    Charleston

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall2food2service3ambience4
    We chose this place for convenient location and outside dining with diverse menu. Upon arrival it took 20 minutes to get any waitress attention, and that required us flagging one down. We ordered mussels and the beet/goat cheese for starters, with ribeye for entree. Both starters were very bad. The mussel broth was not as described and was thin and flavorless. The salad was a pile of romaine with the cheese and beet chunks tossed on top. The beets were very limited, presented as very small chunks. Not enough to fairly call this a beet salad. The entree was fine. Overall a disappointing dinner experience, though typical for a touristy stop.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Charleston

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall3food3service3ambience5
    I was a bit disappointed this time around. The food was not as good as it was last time I was there. Crab cake was tasteless. Brussel sprout and beets we ok but really couldn’t taste the beets. The atmosphere was very nice but the food was only so so.

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  3. Stephen

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything we ordered was amazing!!! This place is definitely on the list for the next visit!!!!

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall3food5service4ambience5
    It took over 45 minutes for us to receive our lunch. Lunch should be a quicker service we felt like. Our waiter was excellent

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  5. yumyum

    Wilmington

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on September 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The black drum with coconut rice and curry sauce is fantastic

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  6. CherrF

    Wilmington

    22 reviews

    4.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on September 21, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    This was our first visit and we were mostly pleased. We sat outside where the view and ambiance was beautiful. Our waitress was cheerful and at the top of her game. My husband's meal, catfish, was fabulous but mine was disappointing. I ordered the crab cakes appetizer. It was nothing like described on the menu. They were dry and on top of tomato sauce and mozzarella. I don't recommend. We'll go back though.

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  7. DavidM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our waitress was awesome! She managed our table well and timely!

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  8. RSRaleigh

    Atlanta Metro

    12 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on September 19, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience4
    Service was excellent. Caesar salads were lackluster, with lettuce that wasn’t fresh, and not Emigh dressing. Entrees of shrimp and grits and red curry black bass were very good. Prices were reasonable.

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  9. ScottM

    Greater Boston

    20 reviews

    4.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on September 19, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Very good meal, drinks took a while to get

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  10. Ryan

    Tampa

    43 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    43 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great lunch out on the Cape Fear River on Saturday. Food was excellent, and the service was spot on the entire time. Totally enjoyed our afternoon. Definitely recommend lunchtime. Can’t wait to try The George for dinner next time.

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  11. DarcyS

    Denver

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our waitress Lauren was a rockstar! She anticipated our grandsons needs. The food was AWESOME!

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  12. Samv

    Raleigh

    23 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    Lovely view and excellent service. Menu could be more varied.

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  13. BrittanyW

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    The view was amazing. Mussells were outstanding! And service was wonderful as well.

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  14. Capey

    Raleigh

    26 reviews

    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a lovely, enjoyable cocktail and dinner evening at The George. Everyone with whom we interacted were gracious, knowledgeable, and gave great options from a blueberry crush bourbon cocktail, roasted garlic shrimp appetizer with a delicate chardonnay sauce (we wanted to lick the bowl), perfectly seasoned shrimp and grits and, my personal favorite, seared barramundi on a bed of coconut rice and sautéed spinach with pineapple and red curry. Every item, every bite was delectable and perfectly prepared. We appreciated the excellent timing between courses, and giving us time to relax between dinner and dessert.

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  15. Maryann

    New York Area

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on September 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always top notch service. The food is great. We love the George

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I have always considered GR to be one of the better restaurants, and Sunday’s experience was the best. Yesterday, the manager and staff for their patio dining went above and beyond to ensure a small birthday celebration for my mother was successful. Their personal engagement and sincerity of service made this experience memorable. Everything was 5-star (food, weather ☺️, ambiance, noise level, and customer-level service commitment). We will be back!!

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  17. LouisA

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent brunch with fantastic service. Very appreciative of the parking voucher since parking can be difficult in Wilmington. Beautiful setting with river views.

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We met our college-aged daughter for Sunday brunch. Our table was located underneath an outdoor shaded area with ceiling fans which really made outdoor dining iin August comfortable. Our server was attentive, and the food was excellent. Will definitely visit again!

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  19. HeatherS

    Wilmington

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food, service, and atmosphere were fantatic. Perfect for brunch!

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  20. WIDiner

    New York Area

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We were seated right at our reservation time. Our server was quick and polite and very helpful. He knew all items on the menu and made good recommendations. The food arrived quickly, hot, and cooked they way everyone expected. I will definitely go back again.

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  21. KLO1951

    Wilmington

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The perfect night from start to finish at The George! The views along the River from our shaded outdoor table were spectacular! Although it was a very hot night, we were completely comfortable from natural breezes and fans. All 7 of us raved about our choices from burgers to ahi tuna, Brussels sprouts and everything in between - delicious! Oh, did I mention the PERFECT dirty martini??!! Highly recommend and will definitely return! Hats off to the staff & ownership of The George.

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    Columbus

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our favorite restaurant in Wilmington. It never disappoints!

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  23. MeaganR

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Overall not a terrible experience, average service experience.

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Wonderful brunch. Would have given 5 stars but the sautéed spinach was not cooked long enough. The stems were too hard to chew.

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  25. PaulB

    Greensboro

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious from appetizers through dessert. Service (Becky) was excellent. Chefs know what they are doing with the food. Scallops were perfectly cooked. Filet was also cooked perfectly. We will be back here without question.

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    Charleston

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Our first time here. Parking across the street made it easy. Decor was charming. Food was delicious. Six of us and each had something different. We ate inside at window, so good view of river. Next time we will try the outdoor deck. Our only complaint was the acoustics. With six of us, it was hard to hear each other.

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  27. MNM284

    Jacksonville

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful dinner with a big group. It was a hot day and the restaurant interior was cool and comfortable. Food was wonderful and the staff was very accommodating to our young kids (putting in children orders early, etc). Thank you!

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  28. TexAgg

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Overall enjoyed the establishment, food and service (with the exception) - They were not very busy (arrived at 11:15 AM) for lunch - however we had to ask each time for drink refills - sometimes asking other waitstaff other than ours because of the length of time between seeing our waitress. I would go back.

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  29. WilliamP

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 22, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Excellent food selection and presentation. The service was without fault and attentive. The noise level a little high as were the number of flies indoors. The most noticeable issue was an RX fee of $8.50 surcharge on the bill for a premium scotch drink. When I inquired about this charge to their staff, they explained to me it was the ‘extra pour’ fee due to the ice I requested for my drink. I never heard of bill padding like this before. No mention of this RX charge on the drink menu. Go figure, NYC pricing in little ol’ Wilmington, NC.

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Enjoyed the food. Great appetizers. Nice ambiance.

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  31. Runnermama

    Cincinnati

    28 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service. Outdoor deck was nice

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  32. MadelineG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was delicious. The service was excellent. We loved sitting on the covered patio, even on a hot day.

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  33. Mike

    Cleveland

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on August 10, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Service was great. We were seated right away table was waiting for us when we arrived. Food was ready quickly also. We ordered several appetizers for our group. They were just ok. I would have agree with others reviews the food is good but nothing to write home about. However we really enjoyed the scenery and the atmosphere around the river and boardwalk.

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  34. VerenaR

    Greensboro

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The entire experience was beyond reproach! Our server was courteous and efficient.

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  35. GracieM

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 2, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    The wait staff and hostesses were very pleasant and hospitable. My meal was tasty and I enjoyed it. It was a bit noisy because of the beer bottles or whatever being thrown it the trash, which at first startled me because it sounded like dishes were being broken. We had an enjoyable time, celebrating my brother's birthday.

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  36. DianeK

    Raleigh

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on August 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    All our meals were delicious, as were our appetizers (and dessert!). Our waitress was very attentive. The river view was beautiful from the back deck.

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  37. MaryF

    Wilmington

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 30, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience4
    We were disappointed in the food - not described well on the menu and my friend was looking for an IPA beer and they had none.

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on July 30, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    The food lacked flavor. My husband got the salmon and said it was ok. I noticed he didn’t finish it all and it’s rare for him not to finish. I got the veggie /cheese ravioli. There was so much grease I had to literally pour some off. It had no flavor. I had to open the salt shaker and pour some onto my hand then flavor the dish. Another dish one of our friends had was the scallops w risotto. She said the risotto was tasty but the scallops were very bland. Someone also got the lobster ravioli and she said it was decent but not great. The burger and fries were good as was the fried fish platter. The crab dip appetizer was good. The roasted Brussel sprout app was dry and bland- kinda the theme of the night. Finally we shared the key lime pie which was good. Overall everyone felt the food was a 3/5. The waitress was attentive. The women’s bathroom was dirty which was surprising for an “upscale restaurant”. One toilet was clogged and the other had difficulty flushing. We had a late reservation and unfortunately weren’t able to get outdoor seating. So we wanted to take a walk after dinner. We were taking some pics outside at the restaurant under their pretty lights when one of the waiters turned off the light even though he knew we were taking pictures. It wasn’t a big deal but it was the capstone of our experience at this restaurant. The experience wasn’t worth the value. Perhaps we would have felt differently had we been sitting outside but I don’t think that would have changed the overall lack of flavor to some of the dishes.

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    Charleston

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Great ambience great views of the water fans under every table for hot days. Fresh food and excellent service very affordable 9 out of 10

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    Greensboro

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 28, 2023

    overall2food4service1ambience4
    Our server was constantly missing and didn’t bring the condiments that should’ve come with the food.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff is vaccinated
    • Staff temperature check required

FAQs

The George on the Riverwalk is rated 4.4 stars by 471 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

8:30 PM


Booked 11 times today
Google Map for The George on the Riverwalk

128 S Water St, Wilmington, NC 28401-4425

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    We provide 3 hour vouchers for the lot located across the street.
  • Neighborhood
    Wilmington
  • Hours of operation
    Thu–Sat 11:00 am–3:00 pm Brunch Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Owned/operated by
    Asian and Pacific Islander, Black/African American, LGBTQ+, South Asian/Indian, Veteran, Women
  • Additional
    Non-Smoking, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access
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