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- JJudyCoastal North Carolina •1 review5.0Dined 4 days agoEverything was very good. However, the French Onion soup had too cheese on top, that was really stringy and had to be cut with knife. Leah and all of the servers were great!More infoRuth's Chris Steak House - Wilmington, NCPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Wilmington•4.7
- RRomaMemphis / West Tennessee •12 reviews5.0Dined 5 days agoThis was an exceptional dining experience! The menu had lots of choices and it was hard to decide. The recommendation for bar b q oysters was perfect! Seabird has ambiance without being stuffy, a friendly, knowledgeable serving staff and is all around next level!More infoSeabirdPrice: Very Expensive• Seafood• Wilmington•4.9
- MMelissaRaleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill •1 review5.0Dined 6 days agoTarantelli’s is one of my favorite restaurants in town. Erika and Chloe provided impeccable service and the food was absolutely delicious! A wonderful evening for our small group!!More infoTarantelli’sPrice: Moderate• Italian• Wilmington•4.7
- KKaseyCoastal North Carolina •1 review5.0Dined on Dec 19, 2024Floriana is a must when visiting Wilmington. Chris made our experience incredible. We loved the pecan salad, the lasagna, and the shrimp and scallop risotto. Extensive wine selection and wonderful atmosphere. We will be back!More infoFloriana - WilmingtonPrice: Expensive• Italian• Wilmington•4.8
- MMikeVIPCoastal North Carolina •10 reviews5.0Dined on Dec 19, 2024Have lived in Wilmington for over three years and for some reason had not tried this place. Food quality was excellent. Having a reservation was key for the extremely busy night of our visit. Special thanks to Eric for making our experience top notch.More infoTrue Blue Butcher & Table - The ForumPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Wrightsville Beach•4.5
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The small coastal town of Wilmington has bloomed over the past 10 years thanks to film studios moving in, a thriving nightlife and a growing university. Though the growth has brought new residents to the area, the quaint feel still seeps through the town's historic downtown. On any day of the week, you can expect to see horse-drawn carriages and walking tours telling stories of yesteryear. The foodie scene is laden with restaurants serving up seafood that can only be caught in the local region. The culture has shifted from bars serving up American fare to innovative dishes presented by renowned chefs. In addition, it's common to find local restaurants serving up Thai, Mexican and Greek food.
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Celebrate special occasion at the best restaurants in Wilmington. Our customers recommend Floriana - Wilmington, Seabird and Ruth's Chris Steak House - Wilmington, NC
As of Dec 28, 2024 there are 25 restaurants in Wilmington. Filter by “outdoor dining”, “romantic” or “dog friendly”.
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