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You can't beat our sunset views!! - River 128 Restaurant, Wilmington, NC

River 128 Restaurant

4.3
4.3
31 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 38 times today
  • Charming
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Great for scenic views
River 128 Restaurant, located in downtown Wilmington, NC, offers an unforgettable dining experience on the Cape Fear River. Enjoy fresh, locally inspired cuisine with stunning views of the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge, the USS North Carolina Battleship, and breathtaking sunsets. Dine inside or on our heated outdoor decks, and bring your furry friends to one of the area’s only dog-friendly restaurants. Arrive by car or boat—take advantage of free parking vouchers and our 90-ft floating dock. River 128 is your destination for exceptional food, waterfront dining, and Southern hospitality.



Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Steak, Contemporary American
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Tue–Sat 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighbourhood
    Wilmington
  • Cross Street
    We provide 3 hour vouchers for the lot located across the street.
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Non-Smoking, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

What 31 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Coastal North Carolina

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Coastal North Carolina

    Great for scenic views

  • Wilmington

    Innovative

  • Wilmington

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Wilmington

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
River 128 Restaurant offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent food and ambience" on its outdoor deck by the river. While some dishes like the Australian Rack of Lamb and Maple Leaf Duck are "cooked perfectly," the service can be hit-or-miss. The restaurant features "great food, great drinks, great service," with standout dishes like the Lobster Crab Dip and "top-notch" desserts. Despite some inconsistencies, the "spectacular" river view and overall experience make it a worthy visit.

31 Reviews
  1. Beth

    Wilmington6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We sat on the porch which was perfect because we were basically outside but not in the sun or the wind. Two of us had the lamb chops which were delicious. They were served with roasted carrots and asparagus which were perfectly done. I would recommend this restaurant

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  2. Jeff

    Wilmington2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I have 50 years in food service, including owning my own restaurant. I have to say the new team in the kitchen has brought a new and exciting menu. Many of these dishes can be found in other restaurants but the quality, preparation, and flavor profiles were on point. The location being right on the river makes for a fantastic view. If your just visiting Wilmington, or live here, plan on making this one of your stops.

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  3. Richard

    Wilmington3 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Service was awful. I ordered a salad and entree and after an hour wait for dinner I got a salad with some scallops on it instead of my entree I didn’t want to wait another 1/2 hour so I took it. They never offered to do anything about the mistake. Won’t be going back won’t recommend it either

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  4. Cassandra

    Raleigh7 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    We haven’t been to this location in a while and wanted to try it out since there is new management. We went for my mom’s birthday and were very disappointed. Our server was very okay, not super friendly and not overly attentive. When we told her about some issues with the food she was unfazed and didn’t make any sort of apology. Two of our 5 brunch dishes had poached eggs and they were severely overcooked, so much so that they were like hard boiled eggs. The view was great, the rest was very subpar. We won’t be back anytime soon…

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  5. chuck VIP

    Atlanta10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 11, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our service was awesome- food and drinks very good. The cucumber drink was not of my personal liking and the scallops were a little well done. But we very much enjoyed the evening

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  6. AimeeN

    San Francisco3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The tomato and burrata salad was phenomenal! I loved the outside seating and service, too!

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  7. James VIP

    Pinehurst31 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We celebrated at River 128 on the Riverwalk! Calamari, Lobster Ravioli for my wife and Black Sea Bass for me and Crème Brûlée to top of off the evening! Drinks were great and our server Ivory helped us understand the menu as it was our first time here since new management took over!

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  8. jhs1

    New Orleans7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great restaurant replacing The George. Interior modernized, great menu & service. Well done!

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  9. Allen

    Las Vegas6 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was cold when it arrived to our table. Not good.

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  10. Yesica

    Unspecified1 review

    3.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    The hostess were not nice. They don’t know how treat clientele

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River 128 Restaurant is rated 4.3 stars by 31 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 38 times today
Google Map for River 128 Restaurant

128 S Water St, Wilmington, NC 28401-4425

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    We provide 3 hour vouchers for the lot located across the street.
  • Neighbourhood
    Wilmington
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Tue–Sat 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Steak, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Non-Smoking, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access
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