Jessica & Alex’s guidebook
Food scene
Only a block and a half away from the house and you'll find some of the best coffee in town here.
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Luna Caffe
608 Castle StOnly a block and a half away from the house and you'll find some of the best coffee in town here.
Only two blocks from the house, RX has delicious farm to table meals and this is one of our favorite brunch spots.
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Rx Restaurant and Bar
421 Castle StOnly two blocks from the house, RX has delicious farm to table meals and this is one of our favorite brunch spots.
Another local breakfast staple that's only a block and a half away from the house.
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Jester's Café
607 Castle StAnother local breakfast staple that's only a block and a half away from the house.
Trendy coffee shop and one of the best in town. You can find them downtown on Princess Street or Bespoke Outpost in The Cargo District (a mix-use container district on 16th and Queen Street).
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Bespoke Coffee & Dry Goods
202 Princess StTrendy coffee shop and one of the best in town. You can find them downtown on Princess Street or Bespoke Outpost in The Cargo District (a mix-use container district on 16th and Queen Street).
Local favorite since 1962. Winnie's is one of the oldest spots in Wilmington and serves the best burgers. You can also find the Impossible Burger here.
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Winnie's Tavern
1895 Burnett BlvdLocal favorite since 1962. Winnie's is one of the oldest spots in Wilmington and serves the best burgers. You can also find the Impossible Burger here.
Great small plates and cocktails. Dram Yard is part of the new Arrive boutique hotel downtown. Pro Tip: grab a cocktail in the outside gazebo bar and play bocce ball on the lawn.
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Dram Yard
101 S 2nd StGreat small plates and cocktails. Dram Yard is part of the new Arrive boutique hotel downtown. Pro Tip: grab a cocktail in the outside gazebo bar and play bocce ball on the lawn.
Great date night spot for small plates and cocktails. They have a happy hour food menu from 5-7pm every night (you may have to ask for the happy hour menu). They also make a great dirty martini. Pro tip: if you're not feeling the three flights of stairs, access the elevator from the courtyard of Husk.
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Dram and Morsel
33 S Front StGreat date night spot for small plates and cocktails. They have a happy hour food menu from 5-7pm every night (you may have to ask for the happy hour menu). They also make a great dirty martini. Pro tip: if you're not feeling the three flights of stairs, access the elevator from the courtyard of Husk.
Another great spot for date night. They also have a happy hour food menu from 5-7pm.
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Yosake Downtown Sushi Lounge
33 S Front StAnother great spot for date night. They also have a happy hour food menu from 5-7pm.
Awesome farm to table food. Our favorite night to visit is Monday nights because they do 1/2 price raw oysters and 1/2 price bottles of wine.
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Pinpoint Restaurant
114 Market StAwesome farm to table food. Our favorite night to visit is Monday nights because they do 1/2 price raw oysters and 1/2 price bottles of wine.
If you're a big breakfast person, this is the spot for you. A local favorite, so be prepared for a wait if you're going for breakfast.
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The Dixie Grill
116 Market StIf you're a big breakfast person, this is the spot for you. A local favorite, so be prepared for a wait if you're going for breakfast.
Incredible burgers and huge portions. This restaurant is really small so be prepared for a wait. Luckily there's lots of bars nearby as you wait for your table.
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The Fork 'N' Cork
122 Market StIncredible burgers and huge portions. This restaurant is really small so be prepared for a wait. Luckily there's lots of bars nearby as you wait for your table.
For high-end dining, you cannot go wrong here. Our favorite night to go is Sundays when they do their "Beggars can't be choosers" menu. The menu indicates you pick seafood, meat, veggies, dessert, cocktails, beer or wine. Past that, you have no idea what you'll receive and you can't make suggestions or modifications. Super fun dining experience for those who are adventurous with no dietary restrictions. Pro tip: when doing "beggars can't be choosers" go right at 5pm when the doors open as spots are limited to the bar.
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Manna
123 Princess StFor high-end dining, you cannot go wrong here. Our favorite night to go is Sundays when they do their "Beggars can't be choosers" menu. The menu indicates you pick seafood, meat, veggies, dessert, cocktails, beer or wine. Past that, you have no idea what you'll receive and you can't make suggestions or modifications. Super fun dining experience for those who are adventurous with no dietary restrictions. Pro tip: when doing "beggars can't be choosers" go right at 5pm when the doors open as spots are limited to the bar.
Savorez
402 Chestnut StAwesome Latin American food.
RUMCOW.
121 Grace StCute, local favorite for small plates and cocktails.
Rooftop bar with incredible views of downtown Wilmington (located at the top of the Embassy Hotel). They usually have live music.
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Cloud 9 Rooftop Bar
9 Estell Lee PlRooftop bar with incredible views of downtown Wilmington (located at the top of the Embassy Hotel). They usually have live music.
Located in Hotel Ballast right off the Riverwalk, they actually have really good cocktails and bites.
Board & Barrel
301 N Water StLocated in Hotel Ballast right off the Riverwalk, they actually have really good cocktails and bites.
Amazing pizza and pasta spot by award-winning chef Vivian Howard. You won't be disappointed. You can also do takeout pizza.
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Benny's Big Time Pizzeria
206 Greenfield StAmazing pizza and pasta spot by award-winning chef Vivian Howard. You won't be disappointed. You can also do takeout pizza.
Definitely grab tacos here when you're visiting Satellite Bar in the South Front District.
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Block Taco
120 Greenfield StDefinitely grab tacos here when you're visiting Satellite Bar in the South Front District.
Dine on the barge on the river. Great views, frozen drinks and food. Go at sunset.
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Anne Bonny's Bar and Grill
106 S Water StDine on the barge on the river. Great views, frozen drinks and food. Go at sunset.
Tarantelli's
102 S 2nd StCraving Italian food? This is spot to be downtown.
Best local ice cream in town and owned by the sweetest people (definitely better than Kilwin's). They have a spot in the Brooklyn Arts District and over by The Forum.
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Boombalatti's Homemade Ice Cream
1005 N 4th StBest local ice cream in town and owned by the sweetest people (definitely better than Kilwin's). They have a spot in the Brooklyn Arts District and over by The Forum.
Another great little wine shop and small plates spot.
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The Fortunate Glass Wine Bar
29 S Front StAnother great little wine shop and small plates spot.
A unique dining experience and huge portions. Come enjoy asian cuisine and Mai Tais. Pro Tip: try to sit outside in the garden. Usually a long wait here so see if you can make a reservation.
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Indochine Restaurant
7 Wayne DrA unique dining experience and huge portions. Come enjoy asian cuisine and Mai Tais. Pro Tip: try to sit outside in the garden. Usually a long wait here so see if you can make a reservation.
Best sushi selection in town. An authentic Japanese dining experience. We love ordering the chirashi sushi dinner and a bottle of sake. At the end of your meal, they usually hand you homemade toffee.
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Genki Sushi
4724 New Centre DriveBest sushi selection in town. An authentic Japanese dining experience. We love ordering the chirashi sushi dinner and a bottle of sake. At the end of your meal, they usually hand you homemade toffee.
Our Crepes & More...
3810 Oleander DrGreat breakfast spot if you're craving crepes.
Must visit coffee shop. Their food menu is also delicious and they have a second spot in Mayfaire.
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Drift Coffee & Kitchen
110 Dungannon BlvdMust visit coffee shop. Their food menu is also delicious and they have a second spot in Mayfaire.
Delicious food, check out their daily specials and butcher counter.
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True Blue Butcher and Table
1125 Military Cutoff RdDelicious food, check out their daily specials and butcher counter.
Seeking healthier dining options, you'll love this local spot in The Forum.
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Epic Food Co
1113 Military Cutoff RdSeeking healthier dining options, you'll love this local spot in The Forum.
Perfect date night sushi spot located in The Forum.
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The Bento Box Sushi Bar and Asian Kitchen
1121 Military Cutoff RdPerfect date night sushi spot located in The Forum.
The local spot to grab a drink. Enjoy relaxing views of the Intracoastal Coastal Waterway with a cocktail or beer in hand. They make a great bloody mary.
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Dockside Restaurant
1308 Airlie RdThe local spot to grab a drink. Enjoy relaxing views of the Intracoastal Coastal Waterway with a cocktail or beer in hand. They make a great bloody mary.
Another great spot with views of the Intracoastal Waterway. During the summer, they do live music on Sundays.
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Bluewater Grill
4 Marina StAnother great spot with views of the Intracoastal Waterway. During the summer, they do live music on Sundays.
For the ultimate date night spot, come take your sweetie here.
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Brasserie Du Soleil
1908 Eastwood RdFor the ultimate date night spot, come take your sweetie here.
Already on Wrightsville Beach? Pop in here for some great food and drinks.
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Shark Bar and Kitchen
13 E Salisbury StAlready on Wrightsville Beach? Pop in here for some great food and drinks.
Local favorite! You can't for wrong with a Wannabe Margarita and chips and salsa.
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Tower 7 Baja Mexican Grill
4 N Lumina AveLocal favorite! You can't for wrong with a Wannabe Margarita and chips and salsa.
Buzzy Panamanian cafe offering Latin-inspired fare & tropical drinks in a relaxed, vibrant setting. The food here is so refreshing, you're going to love it. Pro tip: sit in the back patio garden on a nice evening.
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Ceviche's
7210 Wrightsville AveBuzzy Panamanian cafe offering Latin-inspired fare & tropical drinks in a relaxed, vibrant setting. The food here is so refreshing, you're going to love it. Pro tip: sit in the back patio garden on a nice evening.
For high-end dining near Wrightsville Beach, you have to come here. Refined steakhouse features casual fine dining with a deck over the Intracoastal Waterway.
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The Bridge Tender
1414 Airlie RdFor high-end dining near Wrightsville Beach, you have to come here. Refined steakhouse features casual fine dining with a deck over the Intracoastal Waterway.
Classic glazed donuts draw crowds to this popular boardwalk venue open since 1939. Cash only. Only open during summer season.
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Britts Donuts
13 Carolina Beach Ave NClassic glazed donuts draw crowds to this popular boardwalk venue open since 1939. Cash only. Only open during summer season.
Casual beachfront stop for coastal cuisine, with ocean views & live music at the nearby Tiki Bar.
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Ocean Grill & Tiki Bar
1211 S Lake Park BlvdCasual beachfront stop for coastal cuisine, with ocean views & live music at the nearby Tiki Bar.
Casual spot for local, sustainable seafood, which also offers surfing classes & group ocean outings.
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Surf House Oyster Bar & Surf Camp
604 N Lake Park BlvdCasual spot for local, sustainable seafood, which also offers surfing classes & group ocean outings.
Nollie's Taco Joint
3 Pelican LnCasual seafood joint & bar with lively outdoor patio, tropical drinks & frequent live entertainment.
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SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar
227 Carolina Beach Ave NCasual seafood joint & bar with lively outdoor patio, tropical drinks & frequent live entertainment.
Brough to you by the same owners as Ceviche's, this spot is equally delicious and intimate.
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Salt Fish Restaurant and Tiki Bar
718 N Lake Park BlvdBrough to you by the same owners as Ceviche's, this spot is equally delicious and intimate.
Known for its chowder, this casual seafood spot also serves steaks as well as beer & cocktails.
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Michael's Seafood Restaurant
1206 N Lake Park BlvdKnown for its chowder, this casual seafood spot also serves steaks as well as beer & cocktails.
Nightlife
Did you know Orton's is the oldest pool hall in the United States!
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Orton's Billiards & Pool
133 N Front StDid you know Orton's is the oldest pool hall in the United States!
Great cocktails, music, and outdoor patio. Come start your night off here.
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Kgb
16 Princess StGreat cocktails, music, and outdoor patio. Come start your night off here.
Speakeasy style cocktail bar found in the alley by Front Street Brewery. You'll notice a dimly lit elephant sign above the door and that's where you want to be. Membership of $1 is required.
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Blind Elephant
21 N Front StSpeakeasy style cocktail bar found in the alley by Front Street Brewery. You'll notice a dimly lit elephant sign above the door and that's where you want to be. Membership of $1 is required.
A local favorite. If you're headed down to Growler's, make sure to order a coffee shot.
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Growlers Tavern
21 N Front StA local favorite. If you're headed down to Growler's, make sure to order a coffee shot.
The Husk
31 S Front StGreat spot to watch the game or venture to late at night.
Lounge and enjoy a martini and dinner or small plates. Things heat up around 9pm when the DJ starts.
1900 Restaurant Lounge
1900 Eastwood RdLounge and enjoy a martini and dinner or small plates. Things heat up around 9pm when the DJ starts.
Sightseeing
Check out upcoming concerts during your stay here.
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Greenfield Lake Amphitheater
1941 Amphitheatre DrCheck out upcoming concerts during your stay here.
Brewery / Bar
People usually love their Tropical Lightening beer.
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Wilmington Brewing Company
824 S Kerr AvePeople usually love their Tropical Lightening beer.
Our favorite brewery in Wilmington. If you're a big fan of New England Style IPAs, you're going to love this spot.
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New Anthem Beer Project
116 Dock StOur favorite brewery in Wilmington. If you're a big fan of New England Style IPAs, you're going to love this spot.
Fun indoor/outdoor tavern with huge drink selection and live music. Pro tip: grab tacos from Block Taco outside at the walk-up window.
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Satellite Bar and Lounge
120 Greenfield StFun indoor/outdoor tavern with huge drink selection and live music. Pro tip: grab tacos from Block Taco outside at the walk-up window.
Cute little bottle shop in the Brooklyn Arts District. Grab a snack from The Kitchen at Palate, their on-site food truck.
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Palate Bottle Shop & Reserve
1007 N 4th StCute little bottle shop in the Brooklyn Arts District. Grab a snack from The Kitchen at Palate, their on-site food truck.
Our favorite wine shop! Stop in for a glass of wine, best prices around. Andrew, the owner, makes some of the best chocolates in town. 20% off all wine to-go.
Mon Ame Chocolate & Wine Bar (MAC Wine Bar)
19 S 2nd StOur favorite wine shop! Stop in for a glass of wine, best prices around. Andrew, the owner, makes some of the best chocolates in town. 20% off all wine to-go.
Another local brewery favorite. They usually have live music, food trucks, art on display, and pop up markets.
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Flytrap Brewing
319 Walnut StAnother local brewery favorite. They usually have live music, food trucks, art on display, and pop up markets.
Flying Machine Brewing Company
3130 Randall PkwyWaterman's Brewing
1610 Pavilion PlWrightsville Beach Brewery
6201 Oleander DrMad Mole Brewing
6309 Boathouse RdWaterline Brewing Company
721 Surry StA dive beach bar offering a wide variety of beer with a self-serve cooler, foosball & a sandy patio.
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The Fat Pelican
8 S Lake Park BlvdA dive beach bar offering a wide variety of beer with a self-serve cooler, foosball & a sandy patio.
If you're at Wrightsville Beach, this is the perfect spot to sit (on the ledge) and people watch while enjoying a cold one.
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Lagerheads Tavern
35 N Lumina AveIf you're at Wrightsville Beach, this is the perfect spot to sit (on the ledge) and people watch while enjoying a cold one.
Good Hops Brewing
811 Harper AveLove beer and disc golf? This is the spot for you.