River 128 Restaurant

4.5

703 Reviews

$31 to $50

Seafood

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2 people

Feb 26, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 26 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
(910) 763-2052
Website
http://www.thegeorgerestaurant.com/
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
128 S Water St, Wilmington, NC 28401-4425
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

Popular dishes

What 703 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Coastal North Carolina
Great for brunch
Coastal North Carolina
Great for outdoor dining
Coastal North Carolina
Great for scenic views
Wilmington
Best Ambience
Wilmington
Neighbourhood gem
Wilmington
Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

River 128 Restaurant delights with "great food, great service," and a "perfect view of the river." Guests appreciate the "outstanding service" and "phenomenal" dishes like scallops and black bass. The atmosphere is "upscale" and "relaxing," with both indoor and outdoor seating options. A must-visit for memorable dining experiences.

703 Reviews

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donnie
VIP
Chicago
65 reviews
2.0
65 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
There really is nothing special about River 128. The couple I dined with were there in December when it was the George and little has changed. The menu is pretty much standard. Deep fried squid just like everyone else. I was looking for something different. The scallop risotto was meh. The burger was good but what’s so special about a smash burger. I had the pork porterhouse. It was good not anything that can’t be done at home. The cooked oysters were the highlight of the meal. You’ve had the desserts before elsewhere.
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David
VIP
Raleigh
5 reviews
2.0
5 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Our waitress was extremely curt, and the food was unexceptional and bland. The restaurant was mostly empty and they tried to seat us in the bar area, far away from the windows. The good news -- the broccolini was excellent!
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Anna-Carin
VIP
Washington DC
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and ambience on the outdoor deck by the river combined with genuine service made the visit spectacular. The only negative was that latte/espresso wasn’t available.
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Cindy
Philadelphia
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was great Polite and accommodating. The risotto and Scallops were very tasty. We were able to get a table inside which was great since it was cooler outside. Tables a bit small
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thomas
San Diego
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great food and service. Perfect view of the river. Would definitely go back!
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sandy
VIP
New York City
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Hannah our server was lovely - enjoyed being at her table!!!
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Elia
Raleigh
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Steak was absolutely delicious, as was the Calamari. Olive bread brought to the table unprompted was a great touch. Service was outstanding. Crab Cakes had an unusual flavor we didn’t care for, but that’s not a knock on the restaurant, it’s just not to our liking. The Old Fashioned drink was excellent. There was nobody at the front to greet us when we walked in, and the hostess was located out back in the outside area. Maybe they were busy and someone had to leave the front for a minute, totally understandable. Very clean restaurant, but a bit noisy for a nice dinner for 2 (Valentine’s Day belated). Overall very good experience and we will be back for another occasion evening.
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Tyson
VIP
Charleston
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Overall great experience for our first visit. I had rack of lamb and my wife the scallops. Both were cooked perfectly and tasted great. Wait staff was friendly and drinks were unique. We enjoyed ourselves.
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Robert
Unspecified
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Expensive food for the atmosphere. Food was either undercooked or overcooked. The only thing that made up for it was the staff.
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Krista
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food , great drinks, great service, highly recommend!!
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River 128 Restaurant is rated 4.5 stars by 703 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Feb 26, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 26 times today

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

Website
http://www.thegeorgerestaurant.com/
Phone number
(910) 763-2052

River 128 Restaurant

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Popular dishes

Shrimp & Grits

Crab Cake Sandwich

Grilled 8oz Angus Filet Mignon

Menu

Entrees & Sandwiches

Chicken TendersUS$5.99

Fish SticksUS$4.99

HamburgerUS$9.00

CheeseburgerUS$5.99

Grilled CheeseUS$4.99

Brunch

French Toast & FruitUS$5.99

Bacon & EggsUS$4.99

Grits & SausageUS$4.99

Desserts

Drinks

Soft Drinks & TeaUS$2.25

Apple JuiceUS$1.99

Pineapple JuiceUS$1.99

Grapefruit JuiceUS$1.99

MilkUS$1.99

What 703 people are saying

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