Restaurants & bars

2 Locations

Family-run breakfast, brunch, and lunch spot blending American and Mexican dishes — huevos rancheros, birria tacos, and Red Velvet Pancakes alongside classic omelets, burritos, and sandwiches. Over 34 years of family culinary experience, two Wilmington locations, both open daily through early afternoon.

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706 N 4th St, Wilmington, NC 28401

Family-owned café known for homemade beignets, cake donuts, and kolaches, along with fresh coffee, espresso drinks, mimosas, and baked goods. Open 7 days a week with a pet-friendly courtyard.

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The Brunches Experience We are not just taking your order and rushing you out the door. At Brunches, our wait & bar staff explore your food preferences, give drink recommendations and engage in conversation to get to know you. Our staff treat you like family but have all the fun things that take your worries away.

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1610 Pavilion Pl, Wilmington, NC 28403

A bar and grill built on island-style food, drinks, and décor — relaxed, coastal, and full of flavor. Brunch on weekends, lunch from 11am, dinner from 4pm daily. Now hosting live music on weekend nights.

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8024 Market St, 6 & 7, Wilmington, NC 28411

Chef/Owner, Josh Petty, was born in Burlington, NC and was brought up in a family that loved to cook. He developed an appreciation of cooking from his mother and grandmothers. Many of the dishes that appear on Chef Petty's menu come from old family recipes that he has re-created with his own twist. He is devoted to executing dishes using fresh local and North Carolina based products and services. Josh and his wife, Drea, strive to make Cast Iron Kitchen a community and family oriented restaurant that embodies "Southern hospitality" at its finest.

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11 N Lumina Ave Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480

Oldest Restaurant In New Hanover County King Neptune was first opened in 1947 and has recently been taken over by Jimmy and Keaton Gilleece. It has been completely renovated and revamped with concept and staff. Join us for a truly unforgettable experience on Wrightsville Beach. Our menu features a wide variety of dishes, including fresh seafood, chicken, and beef. We also have a great selection of cocktails, wines and beers to pair with your meal.

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703 S Lumina Ave, Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480

Perched right on Wrightsville Beach's Crystal Pier since 1990, Oceanic serves seafood pulled straight from the Atlantic waters it looks out over — tuna, shrimp, little neck clams, oysters, flounder, and mahi-mahi are just a sampling of what the kitchen works with. The dining room and covered pier deck both look straight out over the ocean, with lunch and dinner daily, Sunday brunch, and live music on the pier through the summer.

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1611 Pavilion Pl, Wilmington, NC 28403

Pine Valley Market’s Wrightsville Beach location invites you to experience coastal dining at its finest. Just moments from the shore, we serve up fresh, locally sourced ingredients crafted into exceptional breakfast, brunch, and lunch favorites. Whether you’re starting your morning with a hearty bite, meeting friends for a relaxed brunch, or enjoying a laid-back lunch by the coast, every dish is thoughtfully prepared and full of flavor—bringing the best of our community straight to your tables.

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109 Grace St, Wilmington, NC 28401

Creative spins on traditional Southern cuisine served in a homey, brick-walled bistro setting.

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1114 Military Cutoff Rd, Wilmington, NC 28405

Chef Bobby Zimmerman & his team welcome you to: True Blue Butcher & Table. The flagship restaurant of the We Are True Blue brands, is located in The Forum in Wilmington, NC. Reflecting global cuisine with a modern American interpretation, Chef Bobby Zimmerman has crafted a menu featuring locally sourced ingredients, quality cuts of steak, an extensive and delicious drink selection, and an impressive butcher counter. We are open seven days a week for lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch.

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