Wilmington Restaurants

Q: What are the best vegan restaurants in Wilmington?

The best vegan restaurants in Wilmington are Seabird , PinPoint and The Green House Restaurant - Wilmington

Q: What are the best vegetarian restaurants in Wilmington?

The best vegetarian restaurants in Wilmington are Seabird , PinPoint and The Green House Restaurant - Wilmington

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Lime & Lemon Fusion Grill & Bar - Jacksonville
4.3
1 review
IndianPrice: ModerateJacksonville
Booked 2 times today
Solstice Wrightsville Beach
4.3
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AmericanPrice: ExpensiveWrightsville Beach
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Updated on 9/5/2024

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The Green House Restaurant - Wilmington

The Green House offers inventive, plant-based menu with an emphasis on sustainability, seasonality, and all of the amazing local producers this area has to offer

A life long dream of Karin and Andy Montero, this 1904 home has been transformed into
Elizabeth City's premier location to "Meet. Eat. Celebrate." With our guests in mind,
Montero's is committed to providing a complete "Restaurant Experience"...exceptional service,
creative cuisine and a casual atmosphere. Our staff possesses the same passion and desire for
this restaurant that we do and we hope you will as well!

Main & Mill Oyster Bar & Tavern

Seafood Restaurant in Winterville, North Carolina. Main & Mill Oyster Bar & Tavern offers an amazing menu with the service to match. We hope you join us soon.

Southern, a gathering place

Top-rated food

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Price: Very Expensive

Farm to fork creative southern cuisine. Handcrafted cocktails and fabulous wine list. We offer seating by reservation for all seats in the restaurant including seats at our bar, indoor dining room, and our outdoor porch which is a wonderful place to sit during all seasons (since porch sitting is a true Southport thing to do).

The Oyster Rock Waterfront Seafood

Welcome to The Oyster Rock, a family-owned and operated waterfront Calabash seafood restaurant specializing in excellent seafood and raw bar items, mixed with a flavorful variety of mouth-watering beef, chicken and pork dishes, along with sandwiches and burgers all prepared in house every day using only the freshest and finest ingredients from local and regional suppliers and the beautiful Atlantic Ocean right outside our doors.
Overlooking the scenic Calabash River and its pristine estuaries and relaxing atmosphere, The Oyster Rock provides the most amazing view around, from our indoor and outdoor seating areas and bars featuring more than 24 domestic and imported beers on tap, 30 wines by the glass and a delicious collection of specialty cocktails.
If you would like to order carryout, orders may be placed by calling 910-579-6875.

Jerry's Food, Wine and Spirits

Price: Moderate

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Contemporary Southern

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4.8

(401)

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!

Blue Moon Bistro

Top-rated hospitality

BLUE MOON BISTRO of Beaufort, NC; Casual fine dining experience with superb service team, a creative and well-stocked bar, & TWO chefs sharing in our culinary leadership of French/American cuisine.
CHEF JAYSON FOSTER graduate of CCCCP; Culinary Arts student who studied in France under two-starred Michelin Chef Marc Meurin. A stalwart on the Beaufort Food Scene, Jayson has cooked at Chef’s 105, Circa 81, and at Aqua, where he was the Chef for 10 years. In 2012, Jayson and team won the Fire on the Docks Competition in Wilmington, NC.
CHEF JOSH MACKLIN, Honors graduate of CCCCP, Josh ALSO went to France to study with two-starred Michelin Chef Marc Meurin. Josh joined Floyd’s 1921 as banquet chef. He has worked at Circa 81 as Chef/Restaurant Manager for 10 years. He then joined the Oysters and Pearls group, opening Catch 109 and Executive Chef for Table 9. Josh loves how food brings together families and friends. He is a proud believer of food being a bond we all share.
Bon Appetit!

Brent's Bistro

Price: Expensive

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Contemporary American

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4.9

(634)

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.

Prime Bistro & Wine Bar

An elevated dining experience with wood-fired steaks, seafood, housemade pasta and world-class wines.

Cafe Pamlico's mission is to provide a world class dining experience through exceptional food, outstanding detail oriented service, an inspired wine and cocktail program, and gracious attentive Southern hospitality. Our contemporary coastal cuisine is driven by locally sourced seafood, meats, and produce. Our menu changes frequently in accordance with the fresh ingredients our chefs discover on the island, most notably the fresh local seafood we feature. The fish we serve each evening is frequently taken from the nets of friends that very morning. We are committed to supporting local farmers and artisan food producers first, sustainable resources second, and organic third. The Cafe serves elegant gourmet dinners prepared by our world class chefs from four to seven nights each week, depending on season. Dinner reservations are highly recommended, as the restaurant is often filled to capacity by reservation. We are open to the public every morning for our famous casually elegant breakfasts, called "Best on the Outer Banks" by National Geographic Traveler. Cafe Pamlico is committed to extending gracious hospitality beyond the walls of our restaurant and into the community. We manage our organization in an ecologically sensitive and economically sustainable manner, driven by genuine concern for our environment and the jobs we create in our community, and always in accordance with the customer satisfaction policies of our business model. We invite you to learn more about Cafe Pamlico by downloading our current brochure, or by getting in touch with us. Whether dining in one of our intimate well appointed dining rooms, at our elegant copper topped bar, or al fresco on one of our soundfront decks, you will experience exceptional food and service which the Times of London described as "Fabulous" while surrounded by the natural beauty and grandeur of the Pamlico Sound and the Cape Hatteras National Seashore.

Kipos Hellenic Cuisine

Kipos Hellenic Cuisine, an elevated extension of Kipos Greek Taverna in Chapel Hill, boasts a large garden and extensive bar which features double-sided seating indoors and out – all of which lends to a spacious dining area that flows seamlessly from the dining room to the patio. The bright, light-filled dining room, with high ceilings, terrazzo floors, and a variety of seating areas.
Enjoy Kipos’ classic Greek menu, curated by Executive Chef George Delidimos – including its legendary Avgolemono, Moussaka, Tzatziki, grilled whole fish. In addition to the largest Greek wine selection in the area.

The Melting Pot - Wilmington(NC)

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.

Circa 81 Tapas & Cocktaileria

Great budget-friendly spot

Clarke Merrell's (Circa 81 Executive Chef/Proprietor) goal is for Circa 81 to provide creative, quality, & delicious food in a beautiful setting. Offering small plates that are perfect for passing around the table in true tapas style, our dishes are meant to inspire and engage our diners. So, start a conversation, relax, and enjoy a fresh take on cuisine. Clarke developed Circa 81 in hopes that guests will try something new and different and truly have a dining experience. Circa 81 offers great wine and cocktails too, with more than 30 specialty drinks on our cocktaileria menu. Our menu also includes medium and large plate selections - delicious sandwiches, homemade soups, local seafood and fresh-made desserts.
Circa 81 also offers take-out and catering - just contact us for more details.

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).
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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.”

Adventure at Rusty's Surf and Turf!
Indulge in a culinary journey that will transport you to exotic shores and create cherished memories with your loved ones. At Rusty's, we're passionate about delivering the highest quality seafood and steaks, prepared by our chefs using global techniques.
Immerse yourself in a symphony of flavors as you savor our mouthwatering shrimp and grits, lovingly crafted with homemade country sausage. Or dive into our tantalizing Spanish-style paella, brimming with a delightful fusion of ingredients.
Our mission is to make every moment unforgettable, evoking nostalgia for past vacations and igniting the joy of shared experiences. We cater to locals, Island visitors, tourists, families on vacation, and adventure seekers like you, creating a welcoming atmosphere where everyone feels at home.
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Coastal North Carolina •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Grateful for the experience and kind support by our server he helped my elderly mother and aunt choose a familiar meal since this was their first visit…
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Tarantelli’sPrice: Moderate• Italian• Wilmington
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Katrina
Coastal North Carolina •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Seabird offers the finest and most delicious dining experience in Wilmington known to our group of foodies. Very original recipes, crafted with meticulous care and attention to detail using the freshest of ingredients, many of which are local from dedicated, experienced farmers and watermen. The staff are friendly and completely educated about the offerings. Everything clean and even the bathrooms offer quality toilet paper!
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Garyvip
Coastal North Carolina •23 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Our brunch was delicious as usual! Luke makes the BEST omelettes! Grace did our service and as usual she was outstanding! Our coffee cups were never empty and she took total care of us!
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Riverside Kitchen & BarPrice: Moderate• American• Wilmington
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Scottvip
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill •12 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
We waited for a private, 2-person balcony and that made it a really unique experience - eating outside in privacy with a view of the river. It was awesome. Even without the balcony, though the place was great. The cocktails and service in the bar and the food and service in restaurant were all top notch! We had the brussels sprouts, the swordfish, and the filet tortellini - all were great.
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Floriana - WilmingtonPrice: Expensive• Italian• Wilmington
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Leslie
Coastal North Carolina •30 reviews
5.0
Dined on Aug 23, 2024
We had a party of 8 reservation and we were greeted nicely and seated immediately. Our server was on top of everything! Great vibe and excellent location on the Cape Fear River.
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Tequilas WaterfrontPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Wilmington
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The coastal region of North Carolina is a vacation magnet, and food is big business all along the shoreline. Fresh seafood establishments abound in this area, with many of them catering directly to the visitors as much as the locals. Steakhouses are also very common along the coast for those looking for a great cut prepared just right. The South is barbeque country, and you can add the North Carolina coast to the list, as barbecue smokehouses are plentiful and usually found in a bar-and-grill setting. International food is also a very popular choice along the North Carolina coast. Selections include Thai, German, Indian, and even Peruvian cuisine. Of course, there are many national chain establishments as well as locally owned family restaurants and combination eateries for those wanting something quick.