Some of the many popular restaurants in Wilmington!

Marina Grill is a waterfront restaurant located downtown on the Northern end of the Riverwalk. Whether you sit inside or out, you will enjoy spectacular views, southern hospitality and an amazing meal. The menu is well thought out and strong relationships with neighboring farmers, butchers, breweries, and fishermen allow them to source many ingredients locally. In addition, Marina Grill offers private event space, live music in the boatyard, and Sunday Brunch from 10:30am to 3pm. If you time it just right - you will be treated to a breathtaking Cape Fear River sunset. 

18 Harnett street

www.marinagrillwilmington.com

 This family-owned Italian restaurant where the pasta is handmade and the wine list is long . Located in the historic district of downtown Wilmington, Tarantelli’s is a warm and comfortable place where diners feel at home every time they walk through the door. Many meals that it serves contain the finest ingredients from various regions in Italy and are paired with the most celebrated Italian wines.  They are popular for their flaming wheel of Parmesan served tableside and cutting pizza with scissors, an authentic Italian tradition!

102 South Second Street

www.tarantellis.com

 Set in a historic building in downtown Wilmington, Seabird celebrates the seasonality of seafood and ingredients found in North Carolina and its storied coast. The food is creative, seasonal, fresh, and uniquely Wilmington. The restaurant draws on chef Dean Neff’s passion for fishing along the East Coast as he grew up in Savannah, which heightened his fascination with seafood and the ocean. Seabird showcases the seafood and purveyors of the Wilmington area and beyond, and its partnerships with local farmers and small-scale fishermen exemplify its efforts to be good stewards of the environment. 

 1 S Front Street

www.seabirdnc.com

Veteran for seafood-heavy American fare, Elijah's is located on the banks of the Cape Fear River in Historic Downtown Wilmington, NC. Since 1984, Elijah's has been Wilmington, North Carolina's premier outdoor dining destination. They feature expansive indoor and outdoor waterfront dining, with panoramic views of the best sunsets Wilmington has to offer.  

2 Ann Street

www.elijahs.com

 Located in historical downtown Wilmington, the Copper Penny offers an eclectic mix of appetizers, salads, and sandwiches along with an extensive selection of mixed drinks and beers. Hands down the best onion rings ever! 

109 Chestnut Street

www.copperpennync.com

Floating on a barge along the Riverwalk in downtown Wilmington, Anne Bonny's Bar & Grill specializes in Calabash-style seafood, shareable appetizers, and classic burgers and sandwiches.  Full bar features    hand-made cocktails, frozen tropical classics, local draft beer, and excellent wines. 

106 S. Water Street

www.annebonnyswilmington.com