6 Best Historic Restaurants in Wilmington

6 restaurants available nearby

1. PinPoint

4.8

Exceptional(1800)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Wilmington

Booked 3 times today

Welcome to PinPoint Restaurant! Located in Wilmington, NC, PinPoint Restaurant serves food deeply rooted in Southern tradition. Featured in Southern Living's Best Restaurants of 2019. The menu changes daily and features local seasonal offerings from Wilmington’s farmers, fishermen, and oystermen.

2. Tarantelli’s

4.7

Exceptional(2778)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Wilmington

Booked 18 times today

Tarantelli’s is located on Second Street, just one block from Front Street and in walking distance to the Cape Fear River. The restaurant and event venue is located in the historic district of downtown Wilmington. This lively area spans 230-plus blocks and is home to some of the best bars, restaurants, churches, architecture, and selection of fine art. There are several parking facilities nearby, but you can also reach Tarantelli's year round via horse drawn trolley and carriage, river taxi, trolley cars, or on foot.

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3. Quanto Basta: Italian Eatery & Wine Bar - Wilmington

4.7

Exceptional(1085)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Wilmington

Booked 10 times today

Located in the heart of historic downtown Wilmington, QB’s diverse yet comforting flavors are reminiscent of a casual but unique Italian neighborhood restaurant, complete with seating in a lush, private courtyard with a stunning fountain ~ a true oasis in an urban setting.

4. Caprice Bistro

4.8

Exceptional(3307)

Price: Moderate

• French • Wilmington

Booked 7 times today

Open Wed-Mon, closed Tues. Reservations recommended; table times limited to 2 hours max. Please call the restaurant directly for reservations of parties over 4 guests. Online orders can be placed from our website; limited daily availability. There is a parking deck one block away on Market Street, between Front Street and Second Street. There is also paid street parking (free after 6:30pm and all day Sundays)....Thierry & Patricia Moity previously owned Patou Bistro in Charlotte, NC & Cafe de Bruxelles in NYC. Chef Thierry has been cooking since age 13 in some of the finest restaurants in Europe & USA. His cuisine is influenced by many traditions; Patricia comes from the northern part of France near the Belgium border, while Thierry's origins are deeply rooted in the central provinces of the country. According to Chef Thierry, “I want everyone to feel welcome in my restaurant. We are working against the stereotype that French food must be intimidating and expensive.”

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5. Ruth's Chris Steak House - Wilmington, NC

4.7

Exceptional(2389)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Wilmington

Ruth's Chris Steak House in Wilmington is located at the newly constructed River Place in the heart of historic Downtown Wilmington. Whether it's a romantic steak dinner for two, an important business meeting, or a private party, Ruth's Chris Steak House can accommodate your needs and our Wilmington steakhouse provides guests with a warm, comfortable atmosphere of casual elegance.

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6. The Bistro â€“ Eat. Drink. Connect. - Courtyard Wilmington Downtown-Historic District

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Price: Moderate

• American • Wilmington

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6 restaurants available nearby

1. PinPoint

2. Tarantelli’s

3. Quanto Basta: Italian Eatery & Wine Bar - Wilmington

4. Caprice Bistro

5. Ruth's Chris Steak House - Wilmington, NC

6. The Bistro â€“ Eat. Drink. Connect. - Courtyard Wilmington Downtown-Historic District

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