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To find out more about some great Wilmington Restaurants, choose from the following list. Also visit our restaurants chapter.


Airlie Seafood Company
This newly renovated waterfront restaurant features a magnificent view of the Intracoastal Waterway in a sleek and contemporary package with eye-catching art.

The Atlantis Restaurant
The Atlantis restaurant is a fine dining experience unique to Topsail Island, located on the 7th floor of the St Regis Resort, in North Topsail Beach. Dress is resort casual.

The Bento Box
We opened the bento box in march of 2006 so that we could give Wilmington a clean new style of sushi with personal service so that when you come to the bento box you know that the food you order was created just for you fresh to order the way you want it.

Boca Bay
Boca Bay Restaurant in Wilmington, NC features Americanized version of the Spanish tapas style of dining in a open casual atmosphere. This restaurant is well-received by residents and tourists alike. It was the first tapas experience for the Wilmington, Wrightsville Beach area.

Brasserie du Soleil
Brasserie serves lunch Monday through Saturday and dinner nightly. The atmosphere is both luxe and comfortable, with a zinc bar, woodcarvings from a downtown church, tin roof tiles and 6,000 feet of molding.


The Bridge Tender Restaurant
Since 1976, The Bridge Tender has been known for exceptional food and service from our beautiful vantage point overlooking the Intracoastal Waterway.

Carolina Wing House
A great restaurant in Southport that serves amazing wings.

Circa 1922
Circa 1922 strives to capture the feel of authentic Spanish tapas.

Deluxe
Deluxe offers an aesthetically stimulating environment: eclectic decor of art deco, abstract expressionism and architectural formalism.

Elijah's
An American seafood grill located downtown on the east bank of the historic Cape Fear River, offering a panoramic view of the beautiful waterfront.

Fat Tony's
Combine 24 draft beers and great homemade Italian food and you've got the country's latest concept: an Italian Pub!

Front Street Brewery
Located in Historic Downtown, the Front Street Restaurant & Brewery is Wilmington's only Restaurant with its own Brewery.

The George on the Riverwalk
The George is the only riverfront restaurant featuring "dock and dine".

Home Port Restaurant & Pub
Home Port Restaurant & Pub offers great dining in Topsail Beach.

Lovey's Natural Foods and Cafe, Inc.
Lovey's has a wonderful hot and cold bar, as well as an extensive cafe menu with daily lunch specials for both vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike.


Mainsail Restaurant
Offering casual dining of fresh seafood, pasta, and steaks with a full bar and childrens menu.  We are open all year long. Located on Topsail Island at the corner of Rt. 210 and Rt. 50, a 1/4 mile over the Turning Bridge.

Main Street Brewing Company
Main Street Brewing Company is a restaurant located in Mayfaire Towncenter in Wilmington, NC.

Mama Fu's
Mama Fu's Asian House serves fresh gourmet, wok-cooked, Pan Asian cuisine in a hip high energy atmosphere.

Mollie's Restaurant
Casual dining at its best, Mollie's offers a full breakfast menu, with additional specials to make the choice of a delicious meal even more difficult.

New York Corner Deli
From da Bronx to da beach, this deli is the real thing. New York Corner Deli serves authentic deli sandwiches piled high with real New York City pastrami, salami and corned beef.

Nicola's - Italian with a Twist
At Nicola's we make our food FRESH, from scratch, everyday.

Old Chicago
You’ll erupt with delight at the gastronomic explosion of flavor.

Oresteria Cicchetti
Brick oven pizza, traditional Northern Italian pastas, antipasto bar featuring traditional Italian Formaggi and Salumi, as well as house specialties, all served in an atmosphere reminiscent of The Tuscan Countryside.

Paddy's Hollow Restaurant & Pub
Tucked away in the middle courtyard of the Cotton Exchange buildings, this narrow, intimate restaurant transports you back to friendly neighborhood pubs with an Irish flavor.

The Pilot House
Located in the historic Craig House (c.1870) in Chandler's Wharf, our Cape Fear riverfront restaurant has served the finest in traditional Southern fare for 16 years.

Port Land Grille
Progressive American regional cuisine masterfully executed by chef owner Shawn Wellersdick in a casual yet elegant coastal setting since November 2000.

Savannah's Restaurant
We invite you to enjoy the finest regional and seasonal specialties the Cape Fear Coast has to offer. Our entire staff is dedicated to the time-honored  tradition of Southern hospitality.

South Beach Grill
Our restaurant has been the Local’s favorite for the last ten years and continues to welcome our guests with consistent, creative cuisine served in a friendly, casual atmosphere.

Thai Grille
Great Food & Good Vibes – The slogan says it all for Thai Grille, located in Surf City , NC.

Tidal Creek Foods Co-op
More than a grocery store, here you can enjoy a delicious healthful meal or snack, including many vegetarian and vegan delights.