Guidebook for Wilmington
Food Scene
Dock Street
Dock StreetSteamed Crab Legs and Peel and Eat Shrimp are what I go for!
Caprice bistro
10 Market StGo for the mussels!
Go for the craft cocktails. Best cocktails in Wilmington. The scene is more upscale, if you want to dress up and go out to see and be seen, this is where to go! Get the steak. It never disappoints. Get the bread and charcuterie and cheese. This is also the restaurant to get dessert.
96 locals recommend
Manna
123 Princess StGo for the craft cocktails. Best cocktails in Wilmington. The scene is more upscale, if you want to dress up and go out to see and be seen, this is where to go! Get the steak. It never disappoints. Get the bread and charcuterie and cheese. This is also the restaurant to get dessert.
Rx is a great farm to table restaurant, and has the best staff! You can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Dessert is also good here. Brunch is great here! Atmosphere is cozy and nice, you will feel comfortable whether you are dressed up or in jeans.
73 locals recommend
Rx Restaurant and Bar
421 Castle StRx is a great farm to table restaurant, and has the best staff! You can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Dessert is also good here. Brunch is great here! Atmosphere is cozy and nice, you will feel comfortable whether you are dressed up or in jeans.
Best Cupcakes in Wilmington. Go to satisfy your sweet tooth or for any special occasion needs before your trip! Cakes custom order, small dessert items like cookies, macarons, cupcakes grab and go.
Pink Baking Co.
4545 Fountain DriveBest Cupcakes in Wilmington. Go to satisfy your sweet tooth or for any special occasion needs before your trip! Cakes custom order, small dessert items like cookies, macarons, cupcakes grab and go.
A new local favorite by Vivian Howard. My favorite people in Wilmington work here! The pizza is different and delicious! Just go!
62 locals recommend
Benny's Big Time Pizzeria
206 Greenfield StA new local favorite by Vivian Howard. My favorite people in Wilmington work here! The pizza is different and delicious! Just go!
Local favorite, $2 taco Wednesdays. Nightly specials all week, great for on a budget. Chips and salsa and pulled Chicken Tacos are my favorite.
84 locals recommend
K38 Baja Grill
5410 Oleander DrLocal favorite, $2 taco Wednesdays. Nightly specials all week, great for on a budget. Chips and salsa and pulled Chicken Tacos are my favorite.
Sushi. Best in town, no contest. This is not in downtown, so I only recommend it for guests staying more than a couple nights. If you are here for a short trip, stay and eat downtown!
39 locals recommend
The Bento Box Sushi Bar and Asian Kitchen
1121 Military Cutoff RdSushi. Best in town, no contest. This is not in downtown, so I only recommend it for guests staying more than a couple nights. If you are here for a short trip, stay and eat downtown!
Wake N Bake Donuts - Wilmington
114 Princess StBest doughnuts in town!
For a single slice of Pizza late night or on the go, great variety of flavors!
19 locals recommend
I Love NY Pizza
28 N Front StFor a single slice of Pizza late night or on the go, great variety of flavors!
Chops Deli
130 N Front StGreat Deli Sandwiches, a local favorite!
Drinks & Nightlife
Best Bar where all the locals go. Great for beer, and often live music. Also check out their taco stand! My favorite tacos in Wilmington.
126 locals recommend
Satellite Bar and Lounge
120 Greenfield StBest Bar where all the locals go. Great for beer, and often live music. Also check out their taco stand! My favorite tacos in Wilmington.
Great Bar for Wine and Beer. Awesome Wine selection! Live music.
52 locals recommend
Palate Bottle Shop & Reserve
1007 N 4th StGreat Bar for Wine and Beer. Awesome Wine selection! Live music.
Arts & Culture
Battleship North Carolina
1 Battleship Rd NECameron Art Museum
3201 S 17th StParks & Nature
Long Leaf Park
314 Pine Grove DrNice local Park to walk.
You can drive on the beach (4 wheel drive only, don't try and take a car here!)
97 locals recommend
Freeman Park
1800 Canal DrYou can drive on the beach (4 wheel drive only, don't try and take a car here!)
Shopping
Planet
108 N Front StQuirky store with boutique clothes and fun gifts.