Essential Eats
We dug into the Port City’s mecca of eateries to find the best of the best
Food
Indian Summer Palate
Grab your red wine or beer stein and settle into this colorful, cooler season of indulgence with a few blue-ribbon possibilities of your own.
Kornerstone Bistro
The restaurant merges flavors of the Mediterranean with the bounty of produce and seafood found in southeastern North Carolina.
Wilmington's Best Brunches
What distinguishes brunch from breakfast? A menu that includes sweet and savory items, designed for hanging out rather than pure nourishment.
Bridge Tender
Chef Benjamin Anders came to the helm at Bridge Tender Restaurant three years ago, and says he’s never felt more at home in a kitchen.
Southern Specialties
Make it southern, buy it locally, throw in something unexpected
Best of Wilmington 2016
The BEST of the BEST...from the CITY to the BEACHES...with some new categories and a few surprise winners this year
Take it Outside
Picnic recipes for eating Alfresco
Ruth's Chris Steak House
There are certain times in life that require a fancy restaurant. A place where cell phones don't ring, where there is no need for schmaltz, schtick, or cover bands.
Fantastic Al Fresco Dining Spots
Our outdoor dining guide list some of the best places around Wilmington to graze, nurse a beer, and just soak up the sun.
Easter Feast
Where Spring is served family style
Port Land Grille
Now a special occasion staple in town, with parties and wedding proposals being a normal occurrence
Fresh Catch
Here are 21 of the best seafood restaurants in Wilmington NC.
Cape Fear Seafood Company
Like its Monkey Junction predecessor, the newest Cape Fear Seafood Company location in Porters Neck is tucked away off Market Street in an unassuming shopping center.
Girl's Night-In
These choices would be perfect for a girl’s get together, or perhaps a special Valentine’s party – served with champagne, of course.
Holiday Brunch
On the first day of Christmas (or the twelfth, or the twentieth ...), treat your true loves and out-of-town guests to the leisurely joys of a holiday brunch.
Ceviche's
Inspired Panamanian Restaurant & Bar
Let's Eat
Enjoy the journey with our mouthwatering guide to our list of 13 local faves, that are time-tested tried-and-trues
Awesome Autumn Cuisine
A sophisticated take on the cuisine of the South, with an urban flair and emphasis on fresh and local
Nikki's Hibachi Steakhouse & Sushi Bar
Creativity and freshness are two of the defining values of the Nikki's franchise.
Italian Eateries Around the Port City
Italian restaurants in Wilmington ― pizzerias, trattorias, wine bars, and more.
