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Things To Do

Here are some of our favorite restaurants, bars, and places to visit while you're in town!

Origins Food and Drink

102 Autumn Hall Drive, Wilmington, NC 28403

*Maddies Favorite restaurant* Dinner - A polished spot for contemporary American fare—fresh seafood, prime steaks, house-made pasta, craft cocktails, and a standout raw bar. Guests praise the atmosphere and service, calling it “a 10 in all categories”

Kipos Hellenic Cuisine

1900 Eastwood Road, Wilmington, NC 28403

Dinner - Modern Greek mezze and grilled dishes in a charming garden setting. Romantic and consistently well-reviewed.

Perla Raw Bar

1039 Ashes Drive, Wilmington, NC 28405

Lunch/Dinner - Stylish raw bar offering oysters, mussels, grilled octopus, and fresh seafood plates in a vibrant indoor/outdoor space.

Drift Cafe Wrightsville Beach

114 Causeway Drive, Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480

Breakfast/Lunch - Great spot on the island for breakfast, coffee, or lunch!

True Blue Butcher and Table

1125 Military Cutoff Road, Wilmington, NC 28405

Lunch/Dinner- Contemporary American fare with premium steaks and local seafood, located conveniently in The Forum at Mayfaire

Dockside Restaurant

1308 Airlie Road, Wilmington, NC 28403

Lunch/Dinner/Grab a Drink - Laid-back waterfront dining with seafood and marina views, a local classic for lunch or dinner 

Wilmington Downtown Riverwalk

Wilmington Downtown Riverwalk, Wilmington, NC 28401

Walking/Sightseeing - Plenty of restaurants, bars, shops all along this historic walking path in Downtown Wilmington!

Wrightsville Beach

Wrightsville Beach, NC

One of NC's most beautiful beaches!

The Bend

7227 Market Street, Wilmington, NC 28411

A community-focused taproom and entertainment venue under the trees in Ogden. Features craft beer, cocktails, live music, comedy, food trucks, shuffleboard, and family- & dog-friendly outdoor space

King Neptune Restaurant & Pirate Bar

11 North Lumina Avenue, Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480

Stylish spot on the island serving fresh seafood, steaks, and salads .

Tower 7 Baja Mexican Grill

4 North Lumina Avenue, Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480

Lunch/Dinner - local favorite Mexican restaurant on the island with great food and even better margaritas!

G Prime Steak & Cellar

1981 Eastwood Road, Wilmington, NC 28403

Upscale steakhouse in Wrightsville Beach with prime cuts and a well-curated wine list—great for a special evening out.

WB Loop

Causeway Drive, Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480

A scenic 2.5-mile trail around the island for walking, jogging, or biking

Seven Mile Post

7219 Market Street, Wilmington, NC 28411

Locally owned neighborhood pub with 12 draft taps, 70 canned beers, cocktails, live music, arcade and yard games (cornhole, skeeball, trivia), plus a relaxed, social vibe

Dram Yard

101 South 2nd Street, Wilmington, NC 28401

PinPoint Restaurant

114 Market Street, Wilmington, NC 28401