Restaurants & bars

4 Marina Street Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480

From Sea to Plate because we believe when you dine along the Intracoastal Waterway, you deserve the freshest catch of the day. Moving seasonally, our menu is rooted in fresh, local favorites provided by North Carolina's bountiful fishing season, whenever possible.

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1908 Eastwood Road, Suite 118, Wilmington, NC 28403

Brasserie du Soleil, located in Lumina Station on Eastwood Road, is the place to go for authentic French cuisine in Wilmington, NC. Open for lunch, dinner, and Sunday brunch. The Brasserie features an extensive French fare including tuna tartare, escargot, plateaus de fromages, steak pomme frites, as well as a full raw bar and entrees.

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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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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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7210 Wrightsville Ave. Wilmington, NC 28403

Nestled just before the Wrightsville Beach drawbridge, Ceviche’s has been a local favorite and a traveler’s hidden gem since 2014. Founded on the spirit of good food and good company,

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1410 Airlie Road, Wilmington

Located along Airlie Road in Wilmington, NC just at the foot of the Wrightsville Beach Drawbridge, The Fish House Grill has been a landmark seafood restaurant for decades. The Fish House Grill sits on one of the most coveted properties in Wilmington and Wrightsville Beach. Our waterfront location along Airlie Road at the foot of the Wrightsville Beach Drawbridge provides an idyllic environment for our guests to enjoy delicious, fresh, and affordable seafood at our outdoor deck.

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530 Causeway Drive, Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480

Modern cuisine with a sea breeze — perfectly prepared catches great for first dates or family dinners, from snapper and blue crab pasta to seared Sichuan tuna, and of course oysters raw, baked, or fried, alongside signature cocktails and fresh local craft beer. Bar and outdoor seating are first come, first served.

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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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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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212 Causeway Drive Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480

Named for author Edgar Allan Poe, Poe’s Tavern is a local favorite just east of the Intracoastal Waterway on Harbor Island. We’re known for an extensive craft brew selection and creative, gourmet burgers—ranging from crab cake toppings to savory pimento cheese. Whether you dine inside or on our dog-friendly patio, you’ll find a fun atmosphere and a menu full of surprises. Don't miss our daily rotating burger special and our curated list of North Carolina craft beers!

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107 N 2nd St, Wilmington, NC 28401

Our award-winning original location in Winston-Salem, NC has been a favorite destination for authentic Italian dishes for over 10 years. Now, we're thrilled to bring the popular family recipes of Quanto Basta's Founding Chef Timothy Grandinetti to the NC Coast, where QB Wilmington's Executive Chef, Joseph Heskin, will create nightly specials that feature the fresh bounty of the NC Coast

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6801-105 Parker Farm Dr, Wilmington, NC 28405

At Roko Italian Cuisine Chef Jadran Peros personally prepares unique Italian fare infused with fresh local ingredients. The dinner menu offers an array of seafood, steak, pasta and salads. Come try our "casual-upscale" Italian eatery in Wilmington today!

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Since 1997, Slice of Life has served up the freshest, hottest, greatest tasting pizza in Wilmington, North Carolina. Our pizza is cooked with fresh ingredients on a flavorful crispy crust that our customers have come to know and crave. In the mood for something else? Try some of our other menu items–nachos, homemade soup, quesadillas, and fresh salads. Slice offers a welcoming, casual and fun environment with delicious food, making it a favorite hangout for locals and visitors alike. With four locations in Wilmington, customers can grab carryout or choose to dine in Slice also has TV screens throughout and shows most major sports — a great spot to catch a game over pizza and beer.

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100 South Lumina Avenue, Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480

Southern inspired, locally sourced since 1997. Overlooking the scenic anchorage on Banks Channel in Wrightsville Beach, South Beach Grill serves consistent, creative southern-inspired cuisine sourced by land and sea in a friendly, casual atmosphere — a great burger on the patio for lunch, or eclectic Chef-driven regional cuisine at dinner, with an unbeatable sunset view of the channel.

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1414 Airlie Rd, Wilmington, NC 28403

The Bridge Tender restaurant is a favorite Wilmington, NC, waterfront seafood and steakhouse. Located at the foot of the Wrightsville Beach Drawbridge, the Bridge Tender is a popular destination with locals and visitors. Serving dinner: Tuesday - Sunday 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm.

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2 Ann St, Wilmington, NC 28401

THE BEST VIEW IN TOWN Life on the river should be appreciated slowly. At The Pilot House, you’ll find the best view in town and a front-row seat to Wilmington's Riverwalk. Steeped in history, our building once belonged to William Craig, a cooper whose handmade barrels likely played a role in shaping our port city's vibrant past. That legacy still lingers in every beam and board. Today, The Pilot House is a gathering place for coastal Carolina flavors and stories shared over cherished recipes. Settle in, take a deep breath, and let life roll by like the river just outside our windows.

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100 S Front St, Wilmington, NC 28401

Since 1998, The Reel Cafe has been a staple of Wilmington's restaurant and nightlife scene in historic downtown — fresh seafood, hearty burgers, crisp salads, and daily chef specials across three floors and four bars. Enjoy weekly live music in the courtyard or head up to the rooftop bar for skyline views, cold drinks, and a summer concert series. Open Tuesday through Sunday (closed Mondays), with hours running as late as 2am on weekends.

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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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