Our Favorite Spots in Wilmington

Veronica
Our Favorite Spots in Wilmington

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I recommend the pulled chicken nachos, the buffalo fried shrimp, and the pretzel chicken! I am a fry lover and their fries here are fantastic! They also have great beers that pair nicely with the food.
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Front Street Brewery
9 N Front St
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I recommend the pulled chicken nachos, the buffalo fried shrimp, and the pretzel chicken! I am a fry lover and their fries here are fantastic! They also have great beers that pair nicely with the food.
I recommend the southwest: you can choose grilled chicken or beef blackened with jalapenos, bacon, pepper jack, chipotle mayo, fried onions, lettuce & tomato!!
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The Copper Penny
109 Chestnut St
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I recommend the southwest: you can choose grilled chicken or beef blackened with jalapenos, bacon, pepper jack, chipotle mayo, fried onions, lettuce & tomato!!
Enjoyable little corner restaurant near the beach. Serving up the freshest Baja food, tex-mex, cold beer, and margaritas.
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Tower 7 Baja Mexican Grill
4 N Lumina Ave
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Enjoyable little corner restaurant near the beach. Serving up the freshest Baja food, tex-mex, cold beer, and margaritas.
This delicious family-owned restaurant is one of my favorite Chinese take-out! They have awesome lunch specials that include an egg roll. The portions are well served and it has so much flavor. I enjoy the beef& broccoli, general tso’s and the chicken lo mien!
Jade Garden Chinese Restaurant
2601 Castle Hayne Road
This delicious family-owned restaurant is one of my favorite Chinese take-out! They have awesome lunch specials that include an egg roll. The portions are well served and it has so much flavor. I enjoy the beef& broccoli, general tso’s and the chicken lo mien!
Casual waterfront dining on the Intracoastal waterway. Located on historic Airlie Road, they offer fresh seafood and amazing views! I recommend the pulled chicken nachos or the fish tacos.
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Fish House Grill
1410 Airlie Rd
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Casual waterfront dining on the Intracoastal waterway. Located on historic Airlie Road, they offer fresh seafood and amazing views! I recommend the pulled chicken nachos or the fish tacos.
Found on the second floor of the historic Roudabush building in downtown Wilmington, NC; YoSake features the best sushi along with a full pan-Asain menu served amid modern Tokyo vogue decor. The bar boasts an electric collection of wine, sake, beer, and specialty cocktails!! The best time to go is during their happy hour every day from 5-7 pm!! I love the firecracker shrimp!!
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Yosake Downtown Sushi Lounge
33 S Front St
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Found on the second floor of the historic Roudabush building in downtown Wilmington, NC; YoSake features the best sushi along with a full pan-Asain menu served amid modern Tokyo vogue decor. The bar boasts an electric collection of wine, sake, beer, and specialty cocktails!! The best time to go is during their happy hour every day from 5-7 pm!! I love the firecracker shrimp!!
The ice cream is delicious with a variety of awesome flavors, they also have chocolates, fudge, and much much more!
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Kilwin's Chocolates
16 Market St
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The ice cream is delicious with a variety of awesome flavors, they also have chocolates, fudge, and much much more!
I love to get a good burger here! They also have a black bean burger option, which is one of my favorites. The fries have an awesome flavor and the lemonade is made fresh on the spot!
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P T's Olde Fashioned Grille
3852 S 17th St
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I love to get a good burger here! They also have a black bean burger option, which is one of my favorites. The fries have an awesome flavor and the lemonade is made fresh on the spot!
At the outpost located in the Cargo District downtown, this relaxed atmosphere is serving up some of Wilmington’s favorite smash burgers, tots, and vegan burgers. You definitely want to carve out some time to eat a SMASH burger. I enjoy the Old Fashioned and the McWhat?
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Mess Hall ILM
2136 Hutchison Ln
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At the outpost located in the Cargo District downtown, this relaxed atmosphere is serving up some of Wilmington’s favorite smash burgers, tots, and vegan burgers. You definitely want to carve out some time to eat a SMASH burger. I enjoy the Old Fashioned and the McWhat?
Known for seafood-heavy American fare in a relaxed space with maritime decor & a waterfront deck.
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Elijah's
2 Ann St
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Known for seafood-heavy American fare in a relaxed space with maritime decor & a waterfront deck.
Creative spins on traditional Southern cuisine served in a homey, brick-walled bistro setting.
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The Basics
319 N Front St
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Creative spins on traditional Southern cuisine served in a homey, brick-walled bistro setting.
Seasonal New American fare in posh, romantic environs, plus craft cocktails & an extensive wine list.
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Manna
123 Princess St
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Seasonal New American fare in posh, romantic environs, plus craft cocktails & an extensive wine list.
Very popular Latin flavor near the beach inspired by the owner's upbringing in Panama, Central America! Using some of the freshest ingredients the food and drinks are flavorful and delicious. I enjoyed the sangria!
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Ceviche's
7210 Wrightsville Ave
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Very popular Latin flavor near the beach inspired by the owner's upbringing in Panama, Central America! Using some of the freshest ingredients the food and drinks are flavorful and delicious. I enjoyed the sangria!
Right on the beach, with access to a multitude of local fisheries. Oceanic provides their guests with the freshest and most favorable catches on the island. Tuna, shrimp, clams, oysters, flounder, and Mahi Mahi are just some of the fresh delicious dishes they serve. I recommend the crab dip.
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Oceanic
703 S Lumina Ave
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Right on the beach, with access to a multitude of local fisheries. Oceanic provides their guests with the freshest and most favorable catches on the island. Tuna, shrimp, clams, oysters, flounder, and Mahi Mahi are just some of the fresh delicious dishes they serve. I recommend the crab dip.
If you love grilled cheeses come to Crust. I recommend ‘Little Rascals’ or ‘Desperado’!
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Crust Kitchen and Cocktails
124 Princess St
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If you love grilled cheeses come to Crust. I recommend ‘Little Rascals’ or ‘Desperado’!
This bar is a very casual cool hangout spot with occasional live music. I recommend one of the beers here called the honeycomb.
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Satellite Bar and Lounge
120 Greenfield St
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This bar is a very casual cool hangout spot with occasional live music. I recommend one of the beers here called the honeycomb.
I recommend the curly fries and crab dip! They also have a big selection of beers that pair nicely with the food.
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Wrightsville Beach Brewery
6201 Oleander Dr
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I recommend the curly fries and crab dip! They also have a big selection of beers that pair nicely with the food.
A mom-and-pop shop is family-owned for more than 40 years! If you like donuts you do NOT want to miss out on this gem!
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Britts Donuts
13 Carolina Beach Ave N
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A mom-and-pop shop is family-owned for more than 40 years! If you like donuts you do NOT want to miss out on this gem!

Sightseeing

Located 35 minutes away, Carolina Beach bursts with vibrant activities and things to do. The fun begins on the bustling, vintage seaside boardwalk lined with pizza, donuts, ice cream stands, and an arcade. Continue the adventure by renting bikes and exploring the beach town!
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Carolina Beach
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Located 35 minutes away, Carolina Beach bursts with vibrant activities and things to do. The fun begins on the bustling, vintage seaside boardwalk lined with pizza, donuts, ice cream stands, and an arcade. Continue the adventure by renting bikes and exploring the beach town!
Amusement rides, seasonal live music, and weekly fireworks. Enjoy sweet treats, colorful shops with souvenirs and beach gear, seaside restaurants, and tiki bars. The best part is the easy access to the beautiful sandy shores!
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Carolina Beach Boardwalk
Carolina Beach Avenue South
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Amusement rides, seasonal live music, and weekly fireworks. Enjoy sweet treats, colorful shops with souvenirs and beach gear, seaside restaurants, and tiki bars. The best part is the easy access to the beautiful sandy shores!
With a marina providing access to some of North Carolina's best fishing spots, a secluded camping area beneath towering trees, and miles of hiking trails that traverse a variety of distinct habitats—not to mention the presence of the Venus flytrap, one of the world's most unique carnivorous plants—it's no wonder Carolina Beach State Park is a popular coastal attraction. Located in an area steeped in both history and natural diversity, the park includes a visitor's center with exhibits depicting the wonders of its environment.
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Държавен парк Каролина Бийч
1010 State Park Rd
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With a marina providing access to some of North Carolina's best fishing spots, a secluded camping area beneath towering trees, and miles of hiking trails that traverse a variety of distinct habitats—not to mention the presence of the Venus flytrap, one of the world's most unique carnivorous plants—it's no wonder Carolina Beach State Park is a popular coastal attraction. Located in an area steeped in both history and natural diversity, the park includes a visitor's center with exhibits depicting the wonders of its environment.
Make connections with the natural world. Touch a stingray. Wonder at baby sea turtles. Talk to a diver swimming with eels and sharks Explore more, together.
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Аквариум на Северна Каролина в Форт Фишър
900 Loggerhead Rd
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Make connections with the natural world. Touch a stingray. Wonder at baby sea turtles. Talk to a diver swimming with eels and sharks Explore more, together.
Located 45 minutes away, Topsail Beach is pet friendly and you can enjoy sunbathing, swimming, surfing, fishing, or whatever your favorite beach activity may be!
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Topsail Beach
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Located 45 minutes away, Topsail Beach is pet friendly and you can enjoy sunbathing, swimming, surfing, fishing, or whatever your favorite beach activity may be!
A nice outdoor mall with options to shop, eat, go to the movies, or just enjoy a stroll in some fresh air.
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Mayfaire Town Center
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A nice outdoor mall with options to shop, eat, go to the movies, or just enjoy a stroll in some fresh air.
The Riverwalk encompasses a full mile of scenic boardwalk, hugging the borders of the riverfront, and providing visitors with endless views and easy access to some of the Downtown’s most beloved attractions.
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Riverfront
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The Riverwalk encompasses a full mile of scenic boardwalk, hugging the borders of the riverfront, and providing visitors with endless views and easy access to some of the Downtown’s most beloved attractions.
Independence Mall is the Wilmington region’s go-to fashion-oriented shopping center. With a variety of stores, restaurants, and more! Come enjoy the redevelopment of this mall.
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Independence Mall
3500 Oleander Dr
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Independence Mall is the Wilmington region’s go-to fashion-oriented shopping center. With a variety of stores, restaurants, and more! Come enjoy the redevelopment of this mall.
Small amusement park with a water park, go-kart course, laser tag, mini-golf, jungle gym & more!
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Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park
5320 Oleander Dr
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Small amusement park with a water park, go-kart course, laser tag, mini-golf, jungle gym & more!
If you are looking for a church to attend while you are visiting here; I have been to Northside Church and love the people, worship, and preaching!
Northside Church
2501 North College Road
If you are looking for a church to attend while you are visiting here; I have been to Northside Church and love the people, worship, and preaching!
Another amazing garden park! Airlie Gardens provides the region with a historic public garden that the residents and visitors of New Hanover County can be proud of.
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Градини Арли
300 Airlie Rd
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Another amazing garden park! Airlie Gardens provides the region with a historic public garden that the residents and visitors of New Hanover County can be proud of.
Open from dawn to dusk, a beautiful intimate garden to walk through for free! Small groups are welcome, at no charge, but they ask that you please call ahead to register and check the availability of the gardens. I do a lot of thinking and reading in this beautiful garden!
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The Arboretum: New Hanover County Co-Op Ext
6206 Oleander Dr
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Open from dawn to dusk, a beautiful intimate garden to walk through for free! Small groups are welcome, at no charge, but they ask that you please call ahead to register and check the availability of the gardens. I do a lot of thinking and reading in this beautiful garden!
This lovely park located near Independence mall and Wrightsville Avenue has lots of picnic shelters, a jungle gym, a dog park, volleyball, basketball, and tennis courts!
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Empie Park
3405 Park Ave
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This lovely park located near Independence mall and Wrightsville Avenue has lots of picnic shelters, a jungle gym, a dog park, volleyball, basketball, and tennis courts!
Beautiful wooded park located off of Oleander Dr and S College Road! Ample picnic shelters, kids splash zone, baseball fields, multiple trails, small pond, gazebo, basketball, tennis, and volleyball courts!
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Long Leaf Park
314 Pine Grove Dr
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Beautiful wooded park located off of Oleander Dr and S College Road! Ample picnic shelters, kids splash zone, baseball fields, multiple trails, small pond, gazebo, basketball, tennis, and volleyball courts!
Voted as North Carolina’s favorite beach destination! Located only 20 minutes away, come relax on this stunning sight. The peak summer hours come early and ready to stay for a nice long visit. Pack your cooler, beach chairs, towels, and sunscreen! The following beach accesses have public restrooms and showers: 2, 3, 4, 8, 16, 36, and 43!
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Wrightsville Beach
321 Causeway Dr
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Voted as North Carolina’s favorite beach destination! Located only 20 minutes away, come relax on this stunning sight. The peak summer hours come early and ready to stay for a nice long visit. Pack your cooler, beach chairs, towels, and sunscreen! The following beach accesses have public restrooms and showers: 2, 3, 4, 8, 16, 36, and 43!
You may hear the phrase “The Loop” tossed around. This initially unfamiliar term actually refers to a roughly 2.5-mile-long path that circles through the very heart of town. Popular with walkers, runners, bikers, and even four-legged visitors, this unique little trail offers a great opportunity to explore the center of this popular beach vacation destination.
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WB Loop
530 Causeway Dr
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You may hear the phrase “The Loop” tossed around. This initially unfamiliar term actually refers to a roughly 2.5-mile-long path that circles through the very heart of town. Popular with walkers, runners, bikers, and even four-legged visitors, this unique little trail offers a great opportunity to explore the center of this popular beach vacation destination.
Stand Up Paddle Boarding and other beach rentals!
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Wrightsville SUP
96 W Salisbury St
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Stand Up Paddle Boarding and other beach rentals!