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Cabana Bar & Grill restaurant in Wilmington NCCaribbean

Cabana Bar & Grill

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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Circa 1922 restaurant in Wilmington NCTapas

Circa 1922

8 N Front Street, Wilmington, NC 28403

Since opening in 2000, Circa 1922 has been a destination in Downtown Wilmington for everyday dining and special occassions alike. We proudly serve Seasonal American Fare, featuring classic dishes elevated with unique flavors, modern cooking techniques, and only the freshest, highest-quality ingredients.

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Mellow Mushroom restaurant in Wilmington NCPizza

Mellow Mushroom

3 Locations

Since 1974, Mellow Mushroom has been Wilmington's deliciously unique neighborhood pizza place — hand-crafted stone-baked pizzas, unique local beers, and 70s-inspired trippy vibes born from three college friends' shared passion for the art of pizza baking, originally on Spring Street near Georgia Tech in Atlanta. All five senses, one relaxed joint to unwind in. Happy hour food, great cocktails, and outdoor seating at Wilmington-area locations; none accept reservations.

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Shark Bar & Kitchen restaurant in Wilmington NCSeafood

Shark Bar & Kitchen

13 E Salisbury St, Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480

Steps from the beach near the iconic Johnny Mercer Pier, Shark Bar & Kitchen serves fresh-to-table cuisine and seafood with some bite — a casual yet sophisticated spot highlighting local and regional seafood and produce. Upstairs, Red Cat Sushi serves modern sushi classics with a Carolina twist and in-house creations from Chefs Louie and James, open from 3pm daily with half off sushi during happy hour. Dine-in and to-go from 10:30am until close, with happy hour daily 3–5pm.

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