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Circa 1922
8 N. Front Street
Wilmington, NC 28401
910.762.1922

Renowned for serving a tapas-style menu, Circa 1922 allows you and your friends to create your own dining experience by selecting several small plates of specialties from around the world to share amongst yourselves. You can also order individually by courses, including table starters (such as fried calamari served with a non-traditional hot and sweet sauce and wasabi-like mustard), salads (such as a classic Caesar salad, or a Mozzarella Caprese Salad), sushi and sashimi, main courses, and desserts.  The main courses separated into meat dishes (such as the Circa Ribeye and the Duck Confit Risotto), seafood dishes (such as the amazing Shortbread Crusted Crabmeat Cheesecake), and pasta and vegetarian dishes (including the mouth-watering and oh-so-satisfying Lobster Ravioli).  Circa 1922's portions give you just the right amount of fullness, leaving room for their incredible desserts: do not leave without trying the Crepe Grand Marnier or the Bananas Foster with Myer's Dark Rum.  The dimly lit, intimate setting of Circa 1922 may cause you to lose track of time, letting a cozy dinner linger into the night.  On some weekends, local jazz musicians provide soothing sounds to add to the ambiance of the restaurant.  Open from 5-10 Sundays-Thursdays and 5-11 on Fridays and Saturdays.

The Pilot House
2 Ann Street (in Chandler's Wharf)
Wilmington, NC 28401
910.343.0200

Located off a cobblestone road in Chandler's Wharf, The Pilot House occupies the historic Craig House (circa 1870) overlooking the Cape Fear River and strives for innovation with high-quality Southern regional cooking. The outdoor deck allows you to enjoy the Cape Fear River scenery during warm weather year-round. Lunch is casual, with the menu including generous traditional and seafood salads, innovative sandwiches (such as the Crabmelt and seafood Po' Boys), and seafood over pasta entrees. The dinner menu is more extensive, offering sautéed or char-grilled seafood, pan-seared duck, beef, chicken, and pasta entrees. The roster of appetizers includes Crab-Stuffed Mushrooms, fruit and cheese plate, Shrimp and Grits, and the customer favorite Carolina Bisque. The Pilot House offers brunch on Sundays, with a specialty menu that differs every week. The Pilot House is open 7 days a week, serving lunch from 11:30AM-3 PM, dinner from 5-10 PM Sunday-Thursday, 5-11 PM Friday-Saturday. 

D E L U X E
114 Market Street
Wilmington, NC 28401-4442
www.deluxenc.com
Phone: (910) 251-0333
dine@deluxenc.com

Deluxe offers an aesthetically stimulating environment in a lively and casual atmosphere: eclectic decor of art deco, abstract expressionism and architectural formalism; paintings, wood sculpture and glasswork, fresh flowers, high ceilings and clean lines. Featured artwork on exhibit at Deluxe rotates every 10 weeks. It's a sublime and friendly environment for enjoying excellent New American style dinners, with the largest selection of fine wines in the region, and one of Wilmington's superior brunches. Dinner is memorable, with innovative offerings including French, Asian, Italian, New Southern and Caribbean dishes that appeal visually while tempting the palate.

Roy’s Riverboat Landing
2 Market St, Wilmington, NC
(910) 763-7227
riverboatlanding.com

Situated in a historic, balconied 19th-century building downtown, Roy's serves very upscale International and American foods. Among the appetizers are many seafoods (such as seared yellowfin on sticky rice), cheeses, confits, and treats such as Petite Beef Wellington. Steaks, seafood, veal, and pasta dishes come with a variety of complements, from orange butter sauce to grits. Full wine service.

Water Street Restaurant
5 S. Water Street Restaurant
Wilmington, NC 28401 910-343-0042

If you want a fun atmosphere Water Street Restaurant is the place to be. Having been open for fifteen years, used originally as a peanut warehouse, the restaurants blues entertainment takes place Thursday through Sunday with great weekly drink specials to top it all off. They serve both lunch and dinner and are moderately priced.

Elijiah’s
2 Ann St.
Wilmington, NC 27501 www.elijas.com
910-343-1448

This casual american grill and oyster bar located on the cape fear river is open for lunch and dinner. Elija's is known for their famous seafood, and beautiful landscape.

Wrightsville Beach

Bluewater, An American Grill
4 Marina St.
Wrightsville Beach, NC
910.256.8500

This sprawling two-story restaurant is located just over the drawbridge on the Intracoastal Waterway.  Bluewater serves hearty American cuisine with a distinctly coastal flair in its tasteful nautical atmosphere. Begin with one of the amazing appetizers (such as the customer-favorite Hot Crab Dip for Two), then try a light salad or cup of soup.  Lunch offers include finely crafted sandwiches full of just the right amount of ingredients.  The dinner menu offers more variety, including unbelievable and less traditional seafood dishes such as the seafood lasagna.  Lump crab cakes, as well as the crab stuffed salmon with a side of garlic mashed potatoes, are very popular selections.  If seafood isn't your craving, you can enjoy a to-die-for steak, a rack of baby-back ribs, or a tender chicken dish.  Seating is available inside on both levels and outside on the two-story deck, perfect for watching boats come in or head out to the open waters.

Oceanic Restaurant
703 S. Lumina Ave.
Wrightsville Beach, NC
910.256.5551

Numerous awards and recognition for being  "Wilmington's Best Restaurant," The Oceanic offers incredible food and unparalleled views of the Atlantic Ocean. Situated right on Wrightsville Beach's South End, The Oceanic provides indoor seating in its cozy, nautical-themed dining rooms; however, dining outdoors on the pier is a necessary event when in Wrightsville Beach. The blue umbrellas provide shade at your table while you still enjoy the warm breezes coming off of the ocean just yards in front of you. Nothing is more romantic than dining on delicious food under the stars on a special occasion with the waves gently crashing in the background. The Oceanic offers classic fresh local seafood, as well as steak, chicken and pasta dishes. Lunchtime offerings include large salads, sandwiches, seafood baskets and seafood platters. Don't miss out on the outstanding Sunday Brunch, served every Sunday from 10AM-2PM. Open Monday-Saturday 11:30AM-10PM, and Sunday from 10AM-10PM.

Bridge Tender Restaurant
1414 Airlie Road
Wrightsville Beach, NC
910.256.4519

Located on arguably the most gorgeous road in Wilmington, Airlie Road, The Bridge Tender has been serving its exceptional food since 1976. Enjoy dining on the deck overlooking the Intracoastal Waterway as ships come in from the open ocean waters. The lunch menu offers traditional fresh seafood platters and salads, as well as classic sandwiches. For dinner, try one of the many beef (like the Teriyaki Marinated Sirloin) or seafood and shellfish (perhaps the Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Shrimp) choices. Not in the mood for a large sit-down meal but still want to experience the breathtaking views of the Intracoastal Waterway? The Bridge Tender offers a Bar Menu complete with appetizers, sushi rolls, sandwiches, and specialty martinis; even better, Sunday-Thursday nights offer 1/2 price sushi and select appetizers from 4-6 PM and 9PM-closing. Open 11:30AM-2PM Monday-Friday and 5:30PM-10PM daily.

Port City Chop House
1981 Eastwood Road
Wilmington, NC 28401
910.256.4955

Located near Lands End, across from Lumina Station, Port City Chop House offers casual dining in an upscale setting. Deep green with plaid floors accent the dining tables that surround the open kitchen. Appetizers include luscious Baked Crab Dip and beautifully presented Baked Brie and Fruit Platter. The portions are generous even for the first courses, so ordering the Seared Beef Tenderloin Tips can satisfy a not-so-hungry member of your party. Entrees include a choice of any salad or soup, as well as an additional side. The primary focus is, obviously, meats; PCCH features Aged Certified Angus Beef. Club Steak and NY Strip are traditional favorites, but if you want to indulge in a unique dish order the Center Cut Beef Filet with Oscar treatment, which adds lump crabmeat, asparagus, and béarnaise sauce. In addition to the succulent steaks on the menu, PCCH also offers Roasted Chicken, Grilled Salmon, Grilled Sea Bass, and Lamb Chop dishes. Top off your night here with Bananas Foster or Chocolate Suicide Cake. Open Monday-Friday from 11:30AM-10PM and Saturday from 4:30PM-10:30PM.

King Neptune's
11 N. Lumina Ave.
Wrightsville Beach, NC
910.256.2525

Located in the heart of all the action in Wrightsville Beach, King Neptune's has maintained its appeal since 1946. Specializing in seafood platters but also offering soups, chowders, steamers, and steak dishes, King Neptune's provides a lively, bright atmosphere that is perfect for relaxing after a day on the beach. The décor showcases local art, photographs, and beach umbrellas to make everyone feel like a part of this incredible community. The adjoining lounge offers an extensive selection of rums and international beers. Parking is available in the lot across the street, which is a privilege on the small island. King Neptune's serves dinner seven days a week, with hours varying during the off-season.

Boca Bay
2025 Eastwood Road
Wilmington, NC 28403
910.256.1887

Boca Bay offers a unique tapas-style menu that allows party members to share small plates of different specialties from around the world that give complementary flavors in a number of combinations. Diners can choose individual entrees as well, ranging from steaks to fowl to seafood. The covered outdoor patio with its palm trees and bubbling fountain is the perfect place to unwind. In the spring and summer seasons, Boca Bay is open for Sunday Brunch with its buffet-style setup of fresh bagels, fruits, baked specialties, as well as Eggs Benedict, Eggs Florentine, grits and diced potatoes. Also, there is a special omelet chef and Belgian Waffle chef to custom-make your order right in front of you. Boca Bay is open for dinner Sunday-Wednesday 5PM-10PM, Thursday-Saturday 5PM-11PM, and brunch Sunday 9AM-2PM.

Causeway Café
114 Causeway Dr.
(910) 256-3730

Before heading out to the beach or around town, consider stopping here for one of the best breakfast and lunches in Wrightsville Beach. Causeway Café offers traditional, made-to-order egg plates, as well as 15 different omelets ranging from traditional (like their Ham and 3-Cheese) to unique (such as their Carolina Blue Crab Omelet).  If eggs aren't on your mind, Causeway Café has 9 mouth-watering flavors for giant specialty Belgian waffles! Try the French Toast, or choose from an array of malted pancakes.  For lunch, they offer subs, burgers, and a variety of sandwiches.  Causeway Café's employees offer friendly service and are full of character, which makes waiting for a table on a busy Sunday morning worth it!  Open 7 days a week until 2 p.m.

Dockside Restaurant
1308 Airlie Rd
Wrightsville Beach, NC
910.256.2752

For over 25 years, Dockside Restaurant has been a traditional spot for locals and tourists alike to enjoy the region's natural features while indulging in fresh seafood platters at the same time. The relaxed atmosphere and friendly staff make this restaurant a popular destination for families, lovebirds, or a group of pals who want to catch the big game on one of their big screen TVs. The lunch menu consists of delicious salads, sandwiches and wraps stuffed with local seafood, as well as a perfect-sized cheeseburger, served with fries or chips. The dinner menu includes a selection of larger sized portions of seafood platters served with fries and slaw. Seafood items can be combined to create a platter perfect for two to share. The first-class wine list provides a perfect complement to any dish, and the daily specials showcase the fresh catches of the day, which vary throughout the seasons. Open daily for lunch at 11:00 AM; the dinner menu is offered at 5:00 PM and is served until closing at 9 PM.