Recommended places to eat, and, if you're extending your stay to the area, a few activities—from beaches to historic sites, and music to boat tours: https://www.wilmingtonandbeaches.com/
Wrightsville Beach
Wrightsville Beach, NC
Haunted Pub Crawl
11 North Water Street, Wilmington, NC 28401, (910) 794-1866
Wilmington Water Tours
212 South Water Street, Wilmington, NC 28401, (910) 338-3134
Indochine Restaurant
7 Wayne Drive, Wilmington, NC 28403, (910) 251-9229
Thai & Vietnamese fare served in an exotic, art-filled setting with an outdoor garden & gazebos.