Food and Fun in Wilmington, from restaurant people.
Food Scene
Amazing happy hour tapas menu. No happy hour drinks though... the food really makes up for it! Sit at the bar.
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Circa 1922
8 N Front StAmazing happy hour tapas menu. No happy hour drinks though... the food really makes up for it! Sit at the bar.
This place is awesome for a proper cocktail and offers incredible small plate and share plate options. Don't miss Yosaki on the way up the stairs!
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Dram and Morsel
33 S Front StThis place is awesome for a proper cocktail and offers incredible small plate and share plate options. Don't miss Yosaki on the way up the stairs!
Fashionable Pan-Asian spot serving sushi & craft cocktails on the 2nd floor of a historic building. Happy hour food menu offered!
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Yosake Downtown Sushi Lounge
33 S Front StFashionable Pan-Asian spot serving sushi & craft cocktails on the 2nd floor of a historic building. Happy hour food menu offered!
Go here! Go early, there's always a wait. They will take reservations for 8 or more. Tell them that you want a garden hut or in the main dining room... The Panang curry and pad thai never fail me!
Thai & Vietnamese fare served in an exotic, art-filled setting with an outdoor garden & gazebos.
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Indochine Restaurant
7 Wayne DrGo here! Go early, there's always a wait. They will take reservations for 8 or more. Tell them that you want a garden hut or in the main dining room... The Panang curry and pad thai never fail me!
Thai & Vietnamese fare served in an exotic, art-filled setting with an outdoor garden & gazebos.
Traditional Chinese. Not take out! This is a really cool restaurant. The dry wok chicken is amazing!
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Chinese Double Happiness Restaurant
4403 Wrightsville AveTraditional Chinese. Not take out! This is a really cool restaurant. The dry wok chicken is amazing!
Great small plates and a wine list that will knock your socks off, or flip flops, since we're at the beach... Wine can range from incredible value to super high-end by the glass.
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The Fortunate Glass Wine Bar
29 S Front StGreat small plates and a wine list that will knock your socks off, or flip flops, since we're at the beach... Wine can range from incredible value to super high-end by the glass.
Veteran for seafood-heavy American fare in a relaxed space with maritime decor & a waterfront deck.
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Elijah's
2 Ann StVeteran for seafood-heavy American fare in a relaxed space with maritime decor & a waterfront deck.
Locally sourced New American meals, including many seafood dishes, in a quaint space lined with art.
Great for brunch on the weekends!
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Pinpoint Restaurant
114 Market StLocally sourced New American meals, including many seafood dishes, in a quaint space lined with art.
Great for brunch on the weekends!
Gourmet burgers, sandwiches & appetizers are offered at this quaint, brick-walled bar with TVs.
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The Fork 'N' Cork
122 Market StGourmet burgers, sandwiches & appetizers are offered at this quaint, brick-walled bar with TVs.
Energetic saloon with nightly food & drink specials plus lots of microbrews on tap & in bottles.
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The Copper Penny
109 Chestnut StEnergetic saloon with nightly food & drink specials plus lots of microbrews on tap & in bottles.
Outpost of upmarket steakhouse chain known for sizzling, butter-topped beef in an elegant setting
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Ruth's Chris Steak House
244 N Water StOutpost of upmarket steakhouse chain known for sizzling, butter-topped beef in an elegant setting
Superb Indian cuisine in a beautifully decorated atmosphere. Lunch specials include samosa and naan. Great mango lassi for a hot day!
Kabob & Grill Fine Indian Cuisine and Bar
5 South Water StreetSuperb Indian cuisine in a beautifully decorated atmosphere. Lunch specials include samosa and naan. Great mango lassi for a hot day!
Parks & Nature
One of my favorite places in the world. Take a left on third and follow it until you hit the sand... easy!
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Wrightsville Beach
321 Causeway DrOne of my favorite places in the world. Take a left on third and follow it until you hit the sand... easy!
Gorgeous park just down the street. The town rents paddle boats and canoes at a really great price!
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Greenfield Park
1739 Burnett BlvdGorgeous park just down the street. The town rents paddle boats and canoes at a really great price!
There is an amazing aquarium system on the NC Coast. I was a volunteer diver in the shark tank. I'm happy to give some insider tips!
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900 Loggerhead RdThere is an amazing aquarium system on the NC Coast. I was a volunteer diver in the shark tank. I'm happy to give some insider tips!
Sightseeing
Battleship North Carolina
1 Battleship Rd NEIt's a ship. Cool!
Lined with restaurants and shops. Take the water tour from here!
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Wilmington Downtown Riverwalk
Wilmington Downtown RiverwalkLined with restaurants and shops. Take the water tour from here!
Wilmington Riverwalk
Wilmington Downtown RiverwalkInexpensive and fun!
Drinks & Nightlife
Speakeasy down an alley... did you fine it? If not shoot me a text. If you did... definitely shoot me a text, I'll see you soon!
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Blind Elephant
21 N Front StSpeakeasy down an alley... did you fine it? If not shoot me a text. If you did... definitely shoot me a text, I'll see you soon!
Comedy Club! A really cool one. $3 drafts, free shows during the week, and national headliners every weekend.
Catch an early show, yes the food is great!
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Dead Crow Comedy Room
511 N 3rd StComedy Club! A really cool one. $3 drafts, free shows during the week, and national headliners every weekend.
Catch an early show, yes the food is great!
Carefully-restored tavern with exposed brick walls, funky decor, a cool vibe & weekend music.
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Satellite Bar and Lounge
120 Greenfield StCarefully-restored tavern with exposed brick walls, funky decor, a cool vibe & weekend music.
Microbrewery offering house beers & upgraded pub grub, plus daily tours of the brewery.
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Front Street Brewery
9 N Front StMicrobrewery offering house beers & upgraded pub grub, plus daily tours of the brewery.
Specializes in American and Belgian-style brewing. Great local hangout.
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Flytrap Brewing
319 Walnut StSpecializes in American and Belgian-style brewing. Great local hangout.
Arts & Culture
Thalian Hall is a historic city hall and theatre located at Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina. It was built in 1858, and is a two-story, five bay, stuccoed brick building with a combination of restrained Classical Revival and flamboyant Late Victorian design elements. The front facade features a tetrastyle Corinthian order portico. The Thalian Hall theater ceased to provide a stage for professional shows after 1928.[2] The building has been under the management of the Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts, Inc. since 1963.
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Thalian Hall
310 Chestnut StThalian Hall is a historic city hall and theatre located at Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina. It was built in 1858, and is a two-story, five bay, stuccoed brick building with a combination of restrained Classical Revival and flamboyant Late Victorian design elements. The front facade features a tetrastyle Corinthian order portico. The Thalian Hall theater ceased to provide a stage for professional shows after 1928.[2] The building has been under the management of the Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts, Inc. since 1963.
Performing Arts Theater in downtown Wilmington, NC.
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I-Center yeWilson eCape Fear Community College
703 N 3rd StPerforming Arts Theater in downtown Wilmington, NC.
Shopping
North Front Street
North Front StreetThere are lots of little boutiques around Market Street and Front Street.
Essentials
The one-stop grocery store. There is a great selection of dry-aged beef for those special occasions. You can also grab dry ice for the beach cooler!
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Harris Teeter
3501 Oleander DrThe one-stop grocery store. There is a great selection of dry-aged beef for those special occasions. You can also grab dry ice for the beach cooler!
Trader Joe's
1437 S College RdBest place to buy wine at a good price!
Locally owned grocery store for great pastries, a butcher, and the usual necessities.
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Farmin On Front
143 N Front StLocally owned grocery store for great pastries, a butcher, and the usual necessities.