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Best Local Food

Best Local Food

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Created by Elliott Cable • Updated On: November 22, 2013

The best local places to eat in Wilmington.

P.T.'s Olde Fashioned Grille is one of Best Local Food.

1. P.T.'s Olde Fashioned Grille

9.2
4544 Fountain Dr (South College Rd.), Wilmington, NC
Burger Joint · 40 tips and reviews

Elliott C.Elliott Cable: Try the P.T. Dog for something different: it’a flayed and laid as a sandwich.

Carolina Girls’ Grillin’ Cafe is one of Best Local Food.

2. Carolina Girls’ Grillin’ Cafe

1051 S College Rd (at Maple Road), Wilmington, NC
Sandwich Spot · 6 tips and reviews

David R.David R: BBQ Beef Brisket is the best in town!

Port City Chop House is one of Best Local Food.

3. Port City Chop House

1981 Eastwood Rd, Wilmington, NC
Steakhouse · Landfall · 22 tips and reviews

Elliott C.Elliott Cable: Best steak in Wilmington, hands down

Goody Goody Omelet House is one of Best Local Food.

4. Goody Goody Omelet House

8.5
3817 Market St, Wilmington, NC
Breakfast Spot · 23 tips and reviews

GreyGrey: Cash only, no plastic.

Sweet n Savory Cafe is one of Best Local Food.

5. Sweet n Savory Cafe

(Eastwood Rd.), Wilmington, NC
Café · 71 tips and reviews

Mike D.Mike Duncan: Great homemade chips.

The Fuzzy Peach Racine is one of Best Local Food.

6. The Fuzzy Peach Racine

250 Racine Dr, Wilmington, NC
Frozen Yogurt Shop · 20 tips and reviews

Mike H.Mike Hansen: Cake batter plus peanut butter equals ultra delicious

The Trolly Stop is one of Best Local Food.

7. The Trolly Stop

8.6
4502 Fountain Dr (btw Kerr and College), Wilmington, NC
Hot Dog Joint · 9 tips and reviews

MK M.MK McKenzie: For an extra $0.50 you can get chili and cheese on an order of fries! Or you can go crazy and get jalapenos, slaw, salsa... Anything!

Hiro Japanese Steak House And Sushi Bar is one of Best Local Food.

8. Hiro Japanese Steak House And Sushi Bar

8.4
222 Old Eastwood Rd, Wilmington, NC
Japanese Restaurant · 13 tips and reviews

Nikki F.Nikki Forbes: $3.50 rolls and $1.50 nigiri 4-7 every night. Drink specials change nightly.

Jimbo's Breakfast & Lunch is one of Best Local Food.

9. Jimbo's Breakfast & Lunch

8.5
1529 S College Rd (Oleander), Wilmington, NC
Diner · 22 tips and reviews
Hieronymus Seafood Restaurant & Oyster Bar is one of Best Local Food.

10. Hieronymus Seafood Restaurant & Oyster Bar

8.5
5035 Market St, Wilmington, NC
Seafood Restaurant · 22 tips and reviews
Salt Works II is one of Best Local Food.

11. Salt Works II

4001 Wrightsville Ave, Wilmington, NC
Breakfast Spot · 19 tips and reviews