Diners' Choice: Romantic restaurants in Wilmington

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Updated March 05, 2025

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The Melting Pot - Wilmington(NC)

4.9

4.9 (732)

$31 to $50

Fondue

Wilmington

About the restaurant

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.

Top review

OpenTable Diner

Dined on Feb 21, 2025

Great time as always at the Mayfaire Melting Pot. My daughter’s favorite restaurant and one of mine as well. Charlie was our server and she was excellent! Quick with refills on dippers and checked on us often. The food is always great and having a wonderful server makes it even more enjoyable. Thank you!

G Prime

4.9

4.9 (270)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Wrightsville Beach

About the restaurant

G Prime offers the highest level of service and ingredients for the entire community to enjoy – from beautifully curated and customizable prime cuts, locally sourced fish and fresh seasonal produce, a classic craft cocktail and mixology program, to one of the largest, most prolific wine cellars in the area.

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PhilVIP

Dined 1 day ago

This was my third visit with G Prime. Each visit has bettered the previous one. Starting with the special soup through dessert, the food was prepared flawlessly. The perfectly cooked to order filet mignon was preceded by a fresh and tasty wedge salad and accompanied by delicious creamed spinach. The Tahiti vanilla gelato was a perfect ending to a memorable evening of fine dining. We look forward to our next visit to G Prime.

Dram Yard at ARRIVE

4.8

4.8 (117)

$31 to $50

American

Wilmington

About the restaurant

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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Ron

Dined on Feb 27, 2025

Amanda was a fantastic server, food was excellent!

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Experience

Whiskey Wednesdays!

Experience

Chef's Tasting Menu Experience at Dram Yard

The Green House Restaurant - Wilmington

4.8

4.8 (408)

$31 to $50

Vegetarian / Vegan

Wrightsville Beach

About the restaurant

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

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monicaVIP

Dined on Feb 28, 2025

Amazing. One of the greatest places in the country - certainly the best in the Wilmington region. Try the butternut squash soup and the chocolate cake!

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Ruth's Chris Steak House - Wilmington, NC

4.7

4.7 (2500)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Wilmington

About the restaurant

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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Michael

Dined 2 days ago

We celebrated a birthday at the restaurant Saturday night and everything was perfect. Highly recommend for the food, service, and view. Excellent.

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4.7

4.7 (3378)

$30 and under

French

Wilmington

About the restaurant

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!

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MichaelM

Dined 5 days ago

Great experience. Service wa excellent and food was good as well.

PinPoint

4.7

4.7 (1843)

$50 and over

American

Wilmington

About the restaurant

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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Laura

Dined 5 days ago

Outstanding !! Outstanding service, outstanding food! Great experience.

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Popular dish

Raw Oysters

Popular dish

Springer Mt Fried Chicken

Popular dish

Baked Local Oysters

Floriana - Wilmington

4.7

4.7 (1283)

$31 to $50

Italian

Wilmington

About the restaurant

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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OpenTable Diner

Dined 4 days ago

The food and the service was outstanding,we are able to get 2 halves of a meal and a whole entree which made my nite,We had the duck gnocchi the neri,and the shrimp& scallops risotto and the flavor and taste was delicious, and the salad was butternut squash with spinach and a mozzarella type cheese with pine nuts which was very good,and desert was absolutely amazing, we had the espresso chocolate mouse

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FRIED BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Tequilas Waterfront

4.5

4.5 (167)

$30 and under

Mexican

Wilmington

About the restaurant

A culinary collaboration between Tequila Comida & Cantina and Marina Grill, infusing the vibrant flavors of Mexico into the heart of Wilmington’s waterfront. Established in 2018 by Chef Ramon Villasenor and Miguel Villasenor, Tequila Comida & Cantina has teamed up with Marina Grill to create an exceptional dining experience.

Nestled beside the Riverfront Park and boasting an extraordinary view of the Riverfront Marina, Tequila’s Waterfront offers a unique setting. Our spacious outdoor area is the perfect spot to enjoy live music during the summer months. Located next door to the Riverfront Park, home to the Live Oak Pavilion, an outdoor amphitheater hosting open-air concerts and entertainment, we invite you to savor the magic of Mexican cuisine amid cultural warmth and breathtaking views.

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Diane

Dined on Mar 3, 2025

Overall experience was very nice. Food could use more authentic spices.

Steam Restaurant - Embassy Suites

4.1

4.1 (662)

$30 and under

American

Wilmington

About the restaurant

Steam is bringing American cuisine to Wilmington using locally sourced goods & ingredients. With an extensive wine & beer selection, plenty of cocktails, indoor/outdoor seating, & beautiful views of the Cape Fear River, Steam is your go-to local restaurant.

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Danny

Dined on Feb 22, 2025

Had the blackened Seafood Pasta…. Brussels ….. Caesar and all was delicious !!!! Will go back soon !!

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