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1. Seabird
4.9
Exceptional(1493)
Price: Very Expensive
• Seafood • Wilmington
Booked 12 times today
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!
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2. Tarantelli’s
4.7
Exceptional(2808)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Wilmington
Booked 23 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. Ruth's Chris Steak House - Wilmington, NC
4.7
Exceptional(2424)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Wilmington
Booked 35 times today
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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4. Floriana - Wilmington
4.8
Exceptional(1235)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Wilmington
Booked 15 times today
We are open for carry out and for dine-in guests. The balcony tables are available first come first serve upon reservation. If one is not available upon arrival, guests are welcome to wait at the bar or in the lounge until one becomes available. We are open for Dinner MON-SUN 4:30 pm till 10 pm and for Brunch on SUN 11:00-2:00 pm. Floriana Restaurant is about friends, family and community. We are an independently-owned Italian bistro serving dishes made with seasonal ingredients sourced from local producers. We pride ourselves on our menu, service and passion for food. Our beautifully appointed dining room is the perfect setting for any occasion — an intimate, romantic dinner, or when you have reason for celebration and want all your closest friends together at the same table.The Wilmington Floriana Restaurant is located in Wilmington, NC riverside at 2 Market Street.
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5. Quanto Basta: Italian Eatery & Wine Bar - Wilmington
4.7
Exceptional(1093)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Wilmington
Booked 4 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.
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6. Dram Yard at ARRIVE
4.6
Exceptional(91)
Price: Expensive
• American • Wilmington
Booked 9 times today
Located in the heart of downtown Wilmington, Dram Yard offers dinners featuring Southern coastal flavors with a global twist. Join us for craft cocktails, carefully curated wine and beer offerings, and thoughtful preparations of locally sourced ingredients in our re-opened dining room.
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7. The George on the Riverwalk
4.7
Exceptional(680)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Wilmington
Booked 5 times today
The George on the Riverwalk is in the downtown area of Wilmington, North Carolina. A great location, along with the great food, have helped to make this a very popular eatery. You can find inside or outside seating right on the river. As one of the only dog friendly restaurants in the area, we welcome your furry friends! We provide heated decks in the winter as well as amazing views of the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge, the USS North Carolina Battleship and amazing sunset views year around! Whether you choose to visit us by car or boat, we provide 3 hour parking vouchers for the lot across the street and have a 90ft floating dock located directly on the Cape Fear River!!
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8. PinPoint
4.7
Exceptional(1812)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • Wilmington
Booked 9 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.
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9. Genki Sushi Bar and Japanese Restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(621)
Price: Expensive
• Sushi • Wilmington
Booked 2 times today
We look forward to welcoming you into our warm environment, with food so good you will swear you just stepped off of the train in Tokyo.If you are reading this description, please take note that: * Starting October 1st 2024: We will no longer be able to seat you unless your entire party has arrived and ready to sit ON TIME. We will hold your Table/Seats for ONLY 10 minutes past the reservation time. *After 10 minutes, you will lose your reservation to someone who is on the waiting list. *Please take this serious as, it will allow us to provide better customer service to our guests as we increase in volume, and allow the evening to flow better with timing for our reservations through out the evening.Thank you for your cooperation and understanding! Our customers mean the world to us! *Also, please remember to count small children and babies as a person for seating. Thank you for your participation and understanding in this. Thank you for your business! See you soon!
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10. Caprice Bistro
4.8
Exceptional(3321)
Price: Moderate
• French • Wilmington
Booked 12 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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