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  1. A photo of Seabird restaurant

    Seabird

    Price: Very Expensive
    Seafood
    4.9
    (1,547)
    Mindfully sourced and thoughtfully prepared ingredients highlight the landscape of the food in our coastal community. Menu subject to change daily with local availability of seafood and produce. James Beard nominated chef and owner, Dean Neff.
    Reservations available for dinner Wednesday through Monday. Closed Tuesdays.
    Brunch now served Saturday & Sunday!
  2. A photo of Catch - Modern Seafood Cuisine restaurant

    Catch - Modern Seafood Cuisine

    Price: Moderate
    Seafood
    4.9
    (2,105)
    Serving the Best Seafood in North Carolina. James Beard Semi-Finalist and Bravo Tv's "Top Chef"contestant, Chef Keith Rhodes and his team, explore the Cape Fear Coast,for the best it has to offer. We feature Wild Caught & sustainably raised Seafood. Organic and locally sourced Produce.Providing the perfect compliment to our fresh Catch. Consecutively Voted Wilmington's Best Chef Dubbed by NYT's,"Modern Seafood Cuisine” we offer an array Fresh Seafood and Vegetarian options. We offer our Signature NC Sweet Potato Salad. Appetizers include our “Fire Cracker” Shrimp, NC Oysters on the 1/2 Shell, Seafood Ceviche & Conch Fritters . Larger Plates include our "Angry" Maine Lobster, Prime Steaks, Blackend Mahi Mahi & our Award winning Charleston Crab Cakes, Seared OBX Scallops, Flounder Escovitch & Pan roasted Black Grouper. Full ABC Permits.Large selection of boutique Wines by the Glass, Hand crafted Cocktails And over a half a dozen rotating local beer offerings.
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    Brent's Bistro

    Price: Expensive
    Contemporary American
    4.9
    (662)
    Upscale yet casual restaurant located in Wilmington, NC. Located near Wrightsville Beach. Menu changes weekly to highlight the freshest seafood and land dishes. Enjoy flavorful dinners and extensive wine selection in our welcoming atmosphere. When weather permits, book a seat outdoors on our covered patio. For reservations, please utilize Opentable or call us directly. However, reservations for Fridays and Saturdays can ONLY be booked by calling us directly. 910-839-3131.
  2. A photo of Jerry's Food, Wine and Spirits restaurant

    Jerry's Food, Wine and Spirits

    Price: Moderate
    Contemporary Southern
    4.8
    (442)
    Serving the best from North Carolina's land and sea in a warm, casual setting since 1992. Contemporary American dishes lined with classic flavors of the South. Couple your meal with a glass/bottle from our hand picked wine list featuring many Napa, Sonoma, and Oregon options, or go with a delicious hand crafted cocktail like the Hellcat Holler. Jerry's has been featured on PBS' "NC Weekend" with Bob Garner, Wilmington Today, the Wilmington Star News, and has had the pleasure of serving a sitting Vice President, Hollywood actors, pro athletes, tourists and the wonderful Wilmington community for 30 years. We look forward to serving you soon!
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    PinPoint

    Price: Very Expensive
    American
    4.7
    (1,843)
    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.
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    The Melting Pot - Wilmington(NC)

    Price: Expensive
    Fondue
    4.9
    (733)
    Welcome and thank you for choosing The Melting Pot of Wilmington. We offer a very unique and interactive dining experience, with a heavy focus on personal service. Our Wait staff has been hand picked and extensively trained to have the ability to provide you, our guest, with nothing less than a "Perfect Night Out." Every visit will be hand tailored to fit your wants and needs during your fondue experience. We are a four-course full service restaurant. We offer a stunning variety of creamy, perfectly balanced cheeses that our servers hand craft table side for your dining pleasure. We have a selection of cold, crisp and fresh salads, paired with house made dressings. Our entrées are as beautiful as they are delicious. We offer a wide range of premium meats and seafoods with a variety of sophisticated marinades and sauces for dipping.
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    Caprice Bistro

    Price: Moderate
    French
    4.7
    (3,378)
    Open Wed-Mon, closed Tues. Reservations preferred; table times limited to 90 minutes max. 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).
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    Founded almost 25 years ago by power-couple Thierry & Patricia Moity (former owners of Patou in Charlotte, NC & Cafe de Bruxelles in NYC) with 50+ years of culinary expertise across Europe and America, Caprice Bistro continues to welcome Wilmington foodies with their exceptional cuisine. 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.” New owners Dustin Cook & Edie Senter - in addition to the long-time staff members like Chef Chris Nash & Cocktail Craftmaster Kat - intend to keep honoring that legacy at this downtown staple!
  2. A photo of Quanto Basta: Italian Eatery & Wine Bar - Wilmington restaurant

    Quanto Basta: Italian Eatery & Wine Bar - Wilmington

    Price: Expensive
    Italian
    4.7
    (1,116)
    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.

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Walk the riverfront in Wilmington, North Carolina, or visit the beaches of the Atlantic coast in this distinctive city. You can enjoy plenty of creative and delicious dining options that feature Southern cuisine, fish and seafood pulled fresh from the local waterways, and you'll find a wide array of American and international cuisines. Savor raw oysters at a local oyster bar or enjoy Caribbean preparations of shrimp and grilled fish. Taste regional presentations of broiled seafood, seared swordfish and shrimp and grits. Visit a small-plates restaurant that features global cuisine from sushi to Greek sardines to Spanish-style tapas with sunchokes and cheese. Enjoy fine dining at a new-American restaurant serving farm-to-table cuisine and the fresh catch of the day as well as beef tartare, grilled red snapper and Southern fried chicken. For a more casual experience, chow down on a juicy burger at a brick-walled pub.

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Dog friendly restaurants in Wilmington include Tequilas Waterfront, Seabird and River 128 Restaurant

Child friendly restaurants in Wilmington include Tarantelli’s, Hieronymus Seafood Restaurant & Oyster Bar and Seabird

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