Jerry’s Food, Wine and Spirits 7220 Wrightsville Ave., 256-8847. Fine dining in a casual bistro atmosphere with an ever changing creative menu. Nick’s Diner 127 N. Front St., 341-7655. Their specialty is the Iron Skillet casseroles and great burgers, salads. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily. Oceanic 703 S. Lumina Ave., 256-5551. Situated on the beach overlooking the pristine Atlantic Ocean. Enjoy wonderfully fresh seafood, exciting land lover dishes and breathtaking views. Outdoor seating is available at the adjacent Crystal Pier. Lunch and dinner daily.
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Use our restaurant listings to find the best eating and drinking in Wilmington. American Bluewater Waterfront Grill 4 Marina St., 256-8500. Offering spectacular panoramic views of Wrightsville Beach’s Intracoastal Waterway. Watch boats cruise past while enjoying the casual American menu. Dinner mainstays include fresh seafood, baby back ribs, char-grilled steaks, and delicious homemade desserts. Lunch and dinner daily. Boca Bay 2025 Eastwood Rd., 256-1887. Find dining near the beach, with sushi, raw bar, seafood, lamb and steak. Light and colorful, one of the best restaurant bars in town. Dinner nightly, Sunday brunch. Cameo 1900 1900 Eastwood Rd., 509-2026. A fun and stylish place with memorable dishes and drinks, for the perfect spot for a night out with friends or an intimate dinner. Menu includes flavorful, high-quality dishes served tapas style. Dinner Tue-Sat., Sunday brunch. Catch 6623 Market St., 799-3847. Awardwinning local chef Keith Rhodes has been voted the city’s best chef for three consecutive years. A stickler for wild caught and sustainably raised seafood, his modern seafood cuisine comes through in every bite,
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with dishes like NC sweet potato salad and seafood ceviche. Acclaimed wine list. Lunch Tue-Fri, and dinner Mon-Sat. Courts and Sports Bar & Grill 3625 Lancelot Ln., 228-5791. First class sports bar and grill, serving up burgers, and some vegetarian. The best outdoor volleyball, bocce and cornhole facility on the East Coast. Lunch and dinner daily. Dixie Grill 116 Market St., 762-7280. Casual dinette known for great breakfasts and brunch in the heart of downtown Wilmington. Front Street Brewery 9 N. Front St., 251-1935. Wilmington’s only restaurant and brewery, offering great food and micro brews. Menu has over 25 gourmet sandwiches and burgers, and over 35 entrees to choose from. Steaks, seafood, or try their famous Scottish Ale Brew-B-Q Ribs. Lunch and dinner daily. Henry’s 2508 Independence Blvd., 793-2929. Considered a top local favorite, with locally sourced classic American fare in an inviting and casual environment. Live music nightly and outdoor dining available. Lunch and dinner daily.
Oceans 706 N. Lumina Ave., 256-2231. Located inside the Holiday Inn Resort, it offers the perfect locale for fresh seafood and steaks while enjoying the magnificent views of the ocean. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Riverboat Landing 2 Market St. 763-7227. Historic building on the corner of Water and Market houses a cozy restaurant inside. But get there early to dine outside on one of the balconies on the second floor. Southern fare with French, Mediterranean and Asian influence. Lunch and dinner daily, Sunday brunch. Rucker Johns 5511 Carolina Beach Rd., 452-1212. High quality food served up in a fun and relaxing atmosphere. Burgers, steak, chicken, and salads. Lunch and dinner daily. Sweet & Savory Café 1611 Pavilion Pl., 256-0115. A full menu breakfast lunch and dinner restaurant with dishes made from scratch. Open daily, 7am-9pm. The Kitchen 1125 Military Cutoff Rd., 256-9133. Home cooking like you have never tasted before. Farm raised and fire roasted fare in a casual and elegant setting. Lunch Mon-Fri, Dinner nightly. The Pilot House 2 Ann St., 343-0200. Overlooking the Cape Fear River with large outside deck. Menu ranges from down home cooking to Cajun, as well as fused traditional Southern fare with a contemporary twist. Lunch and dinner daily. Towne Tap & Grill 890 Town Center Dr., 256-6224. Situated next door to the Mayfaire Cinema is the place to be seen before or after the movie. Great American