River 128 Restaurant

Name: River 128 Restaurant
Address: 128 S Water St, Wilmington, NC, United States, 28401-4425
Telephone: (910) 763-2052
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

4.6 (124)

$31 to $50

Seafood

128 S Water St, Wilmington, NC 28401-4425

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2 people

Jul 6, 2025

10:00 PM

Booked 38 times today

About this restaurant

Great for outdoor dining
Great for scenic views
Neighborhood gem

River 128 Restaurant, located in downtown Wilmington, NC, offers an unforgettable dining experience on the Cape Fear River. Enjoy fresh, locally inspired cuisine with stunning views of the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge, the USS North Carolina Battleship, and breathtaking sunsets. Dine inside or on our heated outdoor decks, and bring your furry friends to one of the area’s only dog-friendly restaurants. Arrive by car or boat—take advantage of free parking vouchers and our 90-ft floating dock. River 128 is your destination for exceptional food, waterfront dining, and Southern hospitality.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood, Steak, Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 10:00 am–2:45 pm Lunch Tue–Sat 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(910) 763-2052
Website
http://www.river128.com/
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
128 S Water St, Wilmington, NC 28401-4425
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

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What 124 people are saying

River 128 Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

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Loved For

Coastal North Carolina
Great for outdoor dining
Coastal North Carolina
Most Booked
Wilmington
Great for brunch
Wilmington
Great for outdoor dining
Wilmington
Great for scenic views
Wilmington
Most Booked

Review summary

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River 128 Restaurant offers a delightful riverside dining experience with "great food and service." Guests enjoy the "beautiful view" from the patio, and the "atmosphere is wonderful." Menu highlights include "blackened catfish" and "lobster ravioli." While some find it "pricey," the overall experience is "exceptional," making it "highly recommended."

124 Reviews

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Megan
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill1 review
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The food was delicious, and you could look out at the river from the covered patio.
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Cece
Chicago / Illinois2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Came with a group of 9 to celebrate a bachelorette party with a nice dinner, we all enjoyed the food and a drink! The patio was perfect and service was awesome!
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Joseph VIP
San Francisco Bay Area39 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food and service with a wonderful location at the riverfront.
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Richard
New York City5 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Our first time there and it was very enjoyable. Service was great and quick in all aspects. Food was very good. Maybe a little pricey but not over the top. $36 for lobster ravioli is kinda pricey. Also $16 for a drink… Nonetheless, it was a good experience and would definitely go back.
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Emily
Coastal North Carolina1 review
5.0
Dined on June 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Dinner was fantastic! We sat outside on the covered deck. Had never been there before and took recommendations from our waiter, who was also great (Joe), and everything he recommended was fantastic!! Will definitely go back when we visit Wilmington again!!
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tom VIP
Cleveland / Akron / Canton29 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything about it was great.....atmosphere, food, service, cost.
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Tammy VIP
Indiana54 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 28, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Beautiful restaurant by the river with a delicious blackened catfish dinner. Breezy and tasty way to enjoy the gorgeous sunset!
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R E VIP
Charlotte3 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We have been going to River 128 restaurant since the day they reopened and continue to find it a very special place! The staff are very nice and, although there are new items on the menu, there are still many of the same standard that were on the menu when it was The Concorde!
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Claire
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill2 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 22, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
I have always loved this restaurant. It has a great location and menu. However, when I took my parents here for my mother's 65th birthday last week it was sub-par at best. I ordered the lobster pasta (which I always order) and it was clearly not fresh. The smell alone and the cold sauce, which appeared to have curdled, was very upsetting. I will most likely choose another river walk restaurant for my next get-together.
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Julian
London1 review
4.0
Dined on June 22, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Great service but really average food given the price level.
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River 128 Restaurant is rated 4.6 stars by 124 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Jul 6, 2025

10:00 PM

Booked 38 times today

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
Brunch Sun 10:00 am–2:45 pm Lunch Tue–Sat 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood, Steak, Contemporary American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Non-Smoking, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

Website
http://www.river128.com/
Phone number
(910) 763-2052

River 128 Restaurant

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