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: 4.5

4.5 (121)

$31 to $50

Seafood

128 S Water St, Wilmington, NC 28401-4425

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2 people

Jun 30, 2025

11:00 PM

Booked 18 times today

About this restaurant

Great for outdoor dining
Great for scenic views
Charming

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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Additional information

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 121 people are saying

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

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4.5

4.5 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
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

River 128 Restaurant offers a delightful riverside dining experience with standout views and attentive service. Guests praise the "excellent food and service" and enjoy diverse menu options like lamb chops and seafood dishes. While some find the pricing high, the "beautiful view" and atmosphere make it a memorable spot for special occasions and casual outings alike.

121 Reviews

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Cece
Chicago / Illinois2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
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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Emily
Coastal North Carolina1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
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 / Canton27 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
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 3 days ago
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 4 days ago
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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Stacey VIP
Philadelphia County4 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Classy and delish meal on the Riverwalk in Wilmington. Food and service were outstanding!
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Phyllis
Asheville / Western North Carolina2 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 21, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Scrumptious food and good service. Table a little cramped for four and under ceiling fan. But we will definitely return for the food.
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Jonathan
New York City3 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 20, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
We had an 8:45 PM reservation, which we specifically chose so we could enjoy a sunset walk along the water before dinner. Once we arrived, we ordered a bottle of wine and some appetizers, and were content to wait to order until we had time to enjoy our first course. The restaurant, or more specifically, the kitchen staff, was not so content. They sent our waitress back to the table, telling her “it’s after 9, they have to order now.” Not only did that cause us to rush, we ended up skipping our soup course, and ended up with dinner on the table while still having appetizers. What a disappointment. The food was delicious, but the experience left us rather off-put. Industry standard is that a table of 3 or more people will be dining for up to 2 hours. So if you’re not ready to serve your customers until 10:45, you shouldn’t be taking reservations at 8:45.
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River 128 Restaurant is rated 4.5 stars by 121 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Jun 30, 2025

11:00 PM

Booked 18 times today

128 S Water St, Wilmington, NC 28401-4425

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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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