Guidebook for Wilmington
Local Food Scene
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Elevated Chinese food served in a beautiful dining room setting. You can also call in and order take out.
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Chinese Double Happiness Restaurant
4403 Wrightsville AveElevated Chinese food served in a beautiful dining room setting. You can also call in and order take out.
Grab a fresh roasted coffee and check out the offerings in this independent, locally-owned and run book store.
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Pomegranate Books
4418 Park AveGrab a fresh roasted coffee and check out the offerings in this independent, locally-owned and run book store.
Check out this little shop of locally produced Carolina toffees! Not open in the evenings.
Carolina Candy Co
894 S Kerr AveCheck out this little shop of locally produced Carolina toffees! Not open in the evenings.
Thai/Vietnamese restaurant in magical setting open for lunch and dinner. Can get crowded so expect to wait during prime times. Beautiful artwork indoors and great garden for outdoor dining in warm weather. Take out available. Lunch is a good bargain.
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Indochine Restaurant
7 Wayne DrThai/Vietnamese restaurant in magical setting open for lunch and dinner. Can get crowded so expect to wait during prime times. Beautiful artwork indoors and great garden for outdoor dining in warm weather. Take out available. Lunch is a good bargain.
Great spot for quick burger and fries, also offers veggie burgers. Indoor and outdoor dining options.
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P T's Olde Fashioned Grille
3852 S 17th StGreat spot for quick burger and fries, also offers veggie burgers. Indoor and outdoor dining options.
Jackson's Big Oak Barbecue
920 S Kerr AveLocal spot for classic Eastern Carolina BBQ
Grinders Caffè
890 S Kerr AveGreat coffee and breakfast snacks
Eat in or take out home made Italian sandwiches, hot meals, salads, and desserts.
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A Taste of Italy
1101 S College RdEat in or take out home made Italian sandwiches, hot meals, salads, and desserts.
Beat Street Street Food
Fun indoor-outdoor taco and Asian fusion fare in the Cargo district
PHO BASIL Vietnamese cuisine
Just down the street, sit in or take out. The pho soup is our favorite.
Great Restaurants farther afield
Don't let the strip mall stop you from trying this place. Fresh local seafood is their specialty. Try the Firecracker Shrimp appetizer!
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Catch
6623 Market StDon't let the strip mall stop you from trying this place. Fresh local seafood is their specialty. Try the Firecracker Shrimp appetizer!
Pinpoint Restaurant
114 Market StFine dining downtown Wilmington.
Manna
123 Princess StUnique fine dining downtown. Known for specialty cocktails.
The Fork 'N' Cork
122 Market StFun place downtown to get great burgers, fries, mac and cheese.
Great place for simple and delicious French cuisine near Wrightsville Beach. Open from 11:30 to 10pm M-Sat (Sun 5-10). Beautiful for either indoor or outdoor dining.
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Brasserie Du Soleil
1908 Eastwood RdGreat place for simple and delicious French cuisine near Wrightsville Beach. Open from 11:30 to 10pm M-Sat (Sun 5-10). Beautiful for either indoor or outdoor dining.
Nice Italian restaurant easy drive downtown. Great food and stylish atmosphere.
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Quanto Basta: Italian Eatery & Wine Bar - Wilmington
107 N 2nd StNice Italian restaurant easy drive downtown. Great food and stylish atmosphere.
Seabird
Busy upscale seafood downtown
Local Breweries
Two within walking distance
Wilmington Brewing Company
824 S Kerr AveTropical Lightning is a fan favorite IPA!
Situated on the Cross City Trail with beautiful view of the Burnt Mill Creek pond.
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Flying Machine Brewing Company
3130 Randall PkwySituated on the Cross City Trail with beautiful view of the Burnt Mill Creek pond.
Not a brewery and not close enough to walk, but a nice bar in a cool part of downtown.
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Satellite Bar and Lounge
120 Greenfield StNot a brewery and not close enough to walk, but a nice bar in a cool part of downtown.
Special Places to buy groceries
Seaview Crab Company
1515 Marstellar StNice folks and great fresh local seafood!
Saigon Market International Groceries
831 S Kerr AveWonderful shop for Asian groceries including fresh vegetables.
Nice Italian grocery store with a great selections of hot meals and cold deli sandwiches and salads. Eat in or take out.
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A Taste of Italy
1101 S College RdNice Italian grocery store with a great selections of hot meals and cold deli sandwiches and salads. Eat in or take out.
La Huerta Fresh Produce
830 S Kerr AveExcellent spot for fresh produce.
Great place for Mexican groceries and take out food, including fresh tamales, pulled pork, chicken, rice, and more.
Los Portales Supermarket
912 S Kerr AveGreat place for Mexican groceries and take out food, including fresh tamales, pulled pork, chicken, rice, and more.
Grocery Stores nearby
Harris Teeter
3501 Oleander DrTrader Joe's
1437 S College RdWhole Foods Market
3804 Oleander DrWrightsville Beach
Wrightsville Beach
321 Causeway Drhttps://www.townofwrightsvillebeach.com/163/Parking
Our favorite for swimming, sun bathing, and searching for shells. Plan to come early to find a parking spot during the weekends and summer months.
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Wrightsville Beach
321 Causeway DrOur favorite for swimming, sun bathing, and searching for shells. Plan to come early to find a parking spot during the weekends and summer months.
Take a water taxi or a scenic boat tour and spend an afternoon on this uninhabited island treasure.
Masonboro Island State Natural Area
Take a water taxi or a scenic boat tour and spend an afternoon on this uninhabited island treasure.
Carolina Beach
Carolina Beach
Nice hiking trails, including Venus Flytrap area, and pretty marina for boat launching or just sitting and enjoying the Cape Fear river view.
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Carolina Beach State Park
1010 State Park RdNice hiking trails, including Venus Flytrap area, and pretty marina for boat launching or just sitting and enjoying the Cape Fear river view.
Enjoy some good food and ocean views while dining on their fishing pier.
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Ocean Grill & Tiki Bar
1211 S Lake Park BlvdEnjoy some good food and ocean views while dining on their fishing pier.
Buy some donuts, sit on the boardwalk, and watch the ocean while you eat these local favorites.
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Britts Donuts
13 Carolina Beach Ave NBuy some donuts, sit on the boardwalk, and watch the ocean while you eat these local favorites.