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Where to Eat in Wilmington, NC
Indochine is one of Where to Eat in Wilmington, NC.

1. Indochine

9.3
7 Wayne Dr (at Market St), Wilmington, NC
Thai Restaurant · 104 tips and reviews

Wes B.Wes Bechtel: Amazing atmosphere, fantastic food. My order? Squid Pad Thai.

Flaming Amy's Burrito Barn is one of Where to Eat in Wilmington, NC.

2. Flaming Amy's Burrito Barn

8.6
4002 Oleander Dr, Wilmington, NC
Burrito Restaurant · 110 tips and reviews

Wes B.Wes Bechtel: Giant Americanized burritos. A half dozen different salsas on the bar. The most laid back atmosphere you'll encounter. My order? Shrimp Po' Boy and a pile of ginger peach salsa.

Taqueria Los Portales is one of Where to Eat in Wilmington, NC.

3. Taqueria Los Portales

7.9
1207 S Kerr Ave (Wrightsville Ave.), Wilmington, NC
Mexican Restaurant · 10 tips and reviews

Wes B.Wes Bechtel: Hands down the best authentic Mexican food in Wilmington. My order? Fish burrito.

K38 Baja Grill is one of Where to Eat in Wilmington, NC.

4. K38 Baja Grill

8.3
8211 Market St, Wilmington, NC
Mexican Restaurant · 22 tips and reviews

Wes B.Wes Bechtel: California style Mexican food. Best chips and salsa in all of Wilmington (same as Tower 7). My order? Cabo roll and a half gallon of salsa.

Something Fishy is one of Where to Eat in Wilmington, NC.

5. Something Fishy

7.7
3436 S College Rd, Wilmington, NC
Seafood Restaurant · Pine Valley West · 13 tips and reviews

Wes B.Wes Bechtel: May not look like much from the street, but don't let that fool you. Best calabash-style fried seafood you'll find, and for cheap! My order? Large combo of three - shrimp, scallops, oysters.

Osteria Cicchetti is one of Where to Eat in Wilmington, NC.

6. Osteria Cicchetti

8.2
1125 Military Cutoff Rd, Wilmington, NC
Italian Restaurant · Landfall Business Park · 22 tips and reviews

Wes B.Wes Bechtel: Upscale Italian. Great pizza. A date night favorite. My order? Start with calamari and then go with the Tortelloni Michelangelo or a funghi pizza. Don't eat again for hours.

Two Guys Grille is one of Where to Eat in Wilmington, NC.

7. Two Guys Grille

1201 S College Rd (Wrightsville Ave), Wilmington, NC
American Restaurant · 15 tips and reviews

Wes B.Wes Bechtel: Local bar and grill. My order? Black bean cheese steak with everything on it. Sweet potato fries. The whole thing of cinnamon butter. Shame for eating the whole thing of cinnamon butter.

Catch - Modern Seafood Cuisine is one of Where to Eat in Wilmington, NC.

8. Catch - Modern Seafood Cuisine

8.0
6623 Market St, Wilmington, NC
Seafood Restaurant · 20 tips and reviews

Wes B.Wes Bechtel: Our own Top Chef chef-testant. Best upscale seafood in Wilmington. Great bar menu. My order? Fried cornmeal oysters and whatever the wait staff recommends.

Sahara Pitas-Subs is one of Where to Eat in Wilmington, NC.

9. Sahara Pitas-Subs

6706 Market St, Wilmington, NC
Greek Restaurant · 19 tips and reviews

Wes B.Wes Bechtel: Great pitas! My order? Falafel with hummus and a Greek salad.

P.T.'s Olde Fashioned Grille is one of Where to Eat in Wilmington, NC.

10. P.T.'s Olde Fashioned Grille

9.2
1437 Military Cutoff Rd (Eastwood Rd.), Wilmington, NC
Burger Joint · 18 tips and reviews

Wes B.Wes Bechtel: Best burgers and fries in WIlmington. Order at the counter. Circle everything. Get lemonade.

Yosake Downtown Sushi Lounge is one of Where to Eat in Wilmington, NC.

11. Yosake Downtown Sushi Lounge

8.8
33 S Front St (Dock St.), Wilmington, NC
Sushi Restaurant · Downtown Wilmington · 27 tips and reviews

Wes B.Wes Bechtel: Great ambiance and a half price menu between 5-7. Firecracker shrimp is awesome.

Boca Bay is one of Where to Eat in Wilmington, NC.

12. Boca Bay

2025 Eastwood Rd, Wilmington, NC
Seafood Restaurant · 25 tips and reviews

Wes B.Wes Bechtel: Best Sunday brunch in town, though expensive. Often a wait, but always worth it.

Dixie Grill is one of Where to Eat in Wilmington, NC.

13. Dixie Grill

8.1
116 Market St, Wilmington, NC
Diner · Downtown Wilmington · 51 tips and reviews

Wes B.Wes Bechtel: The great breakfast always makes up for the shoddy service. Everything on the menu is great. Massive pancakes.

14. Lewis Strawberry Farms and Nursery

8.6
6517 Gordon Rd, Wilmington, NC
Farm · 10 tips and reviews
Sweet n Savory Cafe is one of Where to Eat in Wilmington, NC.

15. Sweet n Savory Cafe

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

Wes B.Wes Bechtel: Great breakfast! I love the blue crab omelet with a side of Wrightsville Beach French Toast.

Front Street Brewery is one of Where to Eat in Wilmington, NC.

16. Front Street Brewery

8.3
9 N Front St, Wilmington, NC
Brewery · Riverwalk · 146 tips and reviews

Wes B.Wes Bechtel: Typical bar fare on the food side, but they brew great beer. The only brewery in Wilmington.

Tower 7 is one of Where to Eat in Wilmington, NC.

17. Tower 7

8.3
4 Lumina Ave N, Wrightsville Beach, NC
Taco Restaurant · 67 tips and reviews

Wes B.Wes Bechtel: Awesome location which makes it almost always busy. Same idea as K38, this time on the beach. Best chips and salsa in Wilmington.

Bento Box Sushi Bar & Asian Kitchen is one of Where to Eat in Wilmington, NC.

18. Bento Box Sushi Bar & Asian Kitchen

8.2
1121 Military Cutoff Rd Ste L, Wilmington, NC
Sushi Restaurant · Landfall Business Park · 19 tips and reviews

Wes B.Wes Bechtel: Great sushi. Draws a night crowd on the weekend which makes it way too crowded.

Poor Piggy's BBQ is one of Where to Eat in Wilmington, NC.

19. Poor Piggy's BBQ

Wilmington, NC
Food Truck · 2 tips and reviews
Fish House Grill is one of Where to Eat in Wilmington, NC.

20. Fish House Grill

8.3
1414 Airlie Rd, Wilmington, NC
Seafood Restaurant · 27 tips and reviews
Jackson's Big Oak Barbecue is one of Where to Eat in Wilmington, NC.

21. Jackson's Big Oak Barbecue

7.0
920 S Kerr Ave, Wilmington, NC
BBQ Joint · 15 tips and reviews
Phun Seafood Bar is one of Where to Eat in Wilmington, NC.

22. Phun Seafood Bar

215 Princess St, Wilmington, NC
Seafood Restaurant · Downtown Wilmington · 4 tips and reviews
Nikki's Restaurant & Sushi Bar is one of Where to Eat in Wilmington, NC.

23. Nikki's Restaurant & Sushi Bar

260 Racine Dr, Wilmington, NC
Sushi Restaurant · 20 tips and reviews
Chops Deli is one of Where to Eat in Wilmington, NC.

24. Chops Deli

130 N Front St, Wilmington, NC
Sandwich Spot · Riverwalk · 30 tips and reviews
Hieronymus Seafood Restaurant & Oyster Bar is one of Where to Eat in Wilmington, NC.

25. Hieronymus Seafood Restaurant & Oyster Bar

8.5
5035 Market St, Wilmington, NC
Seafood Restaurant · 22 tips and reviews

Wes B.Wes Bechtel: She crab soup may be best soup in Wilmington and a perfect dipping sauce for the cheddar garlic rolls. Sit on the bar side and get something from the steamer. Everything is delicious and fresh.

Copper Penny is one of Where to Eat in Wilmington, NC.

26. Copper Penny

9.2
109 Chestnut St, Wilmington, NC
Bar · Downtown Wilmington · 73 tips and reviews