Nolan & MK’s Local Guide
What's Nearby
Whiskey Trail at The Creek
4039 Masonboro Loop RdLocal sports bar with great brews and bar food.
The Keg and Egg
4039 Masonboro Loop RdLocal breakfast/bruch spot!
Local chain coffee shop, est in Wilmington in 1995. Good pick-me-up option near our AirBnB if you are looking for quick coffee/breakfast. :)
Port City Java - Masonboro Loop
3301 Masonboro Loop RoadLocal chain coffee shop, est in Wilmington in 1995. Good pick-me-up option near our AirBnB if you are looking for quick coffee/breakfast. :)
Affordable Food with a Local Flair
Dollar tacos after 5pm. Must purchase a drink to get the special. Tacos come with chips and fresh salsa bar!
Islands Fresh Mex Grill
260 Racine DrDelicious char-grill burgers MTO with the best lemon pepper fries! They have healthier options too like veggie burgers/black bean burgers. Or chicken fingers if you prefer. Meals come with a drink. :)
P T's Olde Fashioned Grille
Delicious char-grill burgers MTO with the best lemon pepper fries! They have healthier options too like veggie burgers/black bean burgers. Or chicken fingers if you prefer. Meals come with a drink. :)
Near Wrightsville Beach
A local seafood fave! Outdoor seating, a great place to watch the sunset over dinner! $-$$
46 locals raden deze aan
Fish House Grill
1410 Airlie RdA local seafood fave! Outdoor seating, a great place to watch the sunset over dinner! $-$$
Seafood on the water with outdoor seating! Affordable food, unbeatable views. $-$$
97 locals raden deze aan
Dockside Restaurant
1308 Airlie RdSeafood on the water with outdoor seating! Affordable food, unbeatable views. $-$$
Seafood restaurant on the pier at Wrightsville Beach. Outdoor seating on the pier! Beautiful spot for lunch or dinner. $$-$$$
132 locals raden deze aan
Oceanic
703 S Lumina AveSeafood restaurant on the pier at Wrightsville Beach. Outdoor seating on the pier! Beautiful spot for lunch or dinner. $$-$$$
Seafood. Great views, beautiful bars. Outdoor seating. $$-$$$
112 locals raden deze aan
Bluewater Grill
4 Marina StSeafood. Great views, beautiful bars. Outdoor seating. $$-$$$
Who doesn't love a good bagel sandwich? Before hitting the beach or after a morning in the sun, check out Beach Bagels for island vibes and delicious sandwiches. 10/10 recommend "The Beast" on an Everything Bagel.
25 locals raden deze aan
Beach Bagels
7220 Wrightsville AveWho doesn't love a good bagel sandwich? Before hitting the beach or after a morning in the sun, check out Beach Bagels for island vibes and delicious sandwiches. 10/10 recommend "The Beast" on an Everything Bagel.
Support local! Boombalatti's is native to ILM. Trust us- you MUST try the Cinnamon Caramel Oatmeal Cookie ice cream! Yum! :D
24 locals raden deze aan
Boombalatti's Homemade Ice Cream
1127 Military Cutoff RdSupport local! Boombalatti's is native to ILM. Trust us- you MUST try the Cinnamon Caramel Oatmeal Cookie ice cream! Yum! :D
Near Carolina Beach
Famous local donut shop on the boardwalk at Carolina Beach! **Only open during the spring/summer months** Stroll around the boardwalk, walk along the beach, then stand in line for the well-known, iconic Britts donuts. MUST. EAT. WHILE. HOT. :)
277 locals raden deze aan
Britts Donuts
13 Carolina Beach Ave NFamous local donut shop on the boardwalk at Carolina Beach! **Only open during the spring/summer months** Stroll around the boardwalk, walk along the beach, then stand in line for the well-known, iconic Britts donuts. MUST. EAT. WHILE. HOT. :)
Local's favorite. Family-style restaurant with steaks that come highly recommended by the community.
109 locals raden deze aan
Freddie's Restaurant
105 K AvenueLocal's favorite. Family-style restaurant with steaks that come highly recommended by the community.
Local Coffee Shop- Grab a coffee then head over to stand in line for the famous Britt's Donuts on the boardwalk (Britt’s open for spring/summer months only)
37 locals raden deze aan
Malama Cafe
108 Cape Fear BlvdLocal Coffee Shop- Grab a coffee then head over to stand in line for the famous Britt's Donuts on the boardwalk (Britt’s open for spring/summer months only)
Near Downtown Wilmington
Pan-Asian food. A local sushi fave in downtown Wilmington! Try the firecracker shrimp! Happy hour specials 5-7 daily. Only open for dinner. $$
84 locals raden deze aan
Yosake Downtown Sushi Lounge
33 S Front StPan-Asian food. A local sushi fave in downtown Wilmington! Try the firecracker shrimp! Happy hour specials 5-7 daily. Only open for dinner. $$
Great burgers. A local fave seated waterfront of the Cape Fear River! Fabulous place to watch the sunset. Fun outdoor seating.
55 locals raden deze aan
The George on the Riverwalk
128 S Water StGreat burgers. A local fave seated waterfront of the Cape Fear River! Fabulous place to watch the sunset. Fun outdoor seating.
Fun/Unique cocktail bar in downtown Wilmington. Try the old-fashioned!
13 locals raden deze aan
Whiskey Tango Foxtrot
111 Grace StFun/Unique cocktail bar in downtown Wilmington. Try the old-fashioned!
Classic bar food, a local fave! Lots of domestic/local brews on tap.
122 locals raden deze aan
Front Street Brewery
9 N Front StClassic bar food, a local fave! Lots of domestic/local brews on tap.
Delicious Indian food. Culturally-inspired decor. Imperial Pineapple Rice recommended.
186 locals raden deze aan
Indochine Restaurant
7 Wayne DrDelicious Indian food. Culturally-inspired decor. Imperial Pineapple Rice recommended.
Located next to The George (also on the list), Elijah's offers a slightly more casual dining experience with a spectacular view of the waterfront. With a wide variety of food offerings, this dining option has something for everyone. Recommended to go at sunset to enjoy a painted sky over the Cape Fear River.
85 locals raden deze aan
Elijah's
2 Ann StLocated next to The George (also on the list), Elijah's offers a slightly more casual dining experience with a spectacular view of the waterfront. With a wide variety of food offerings, this dining option has something for everyone. Recommended to go at sunset to enjoy a painted sky over the Cape Fear River.
Fun, local hangout near New Anthem Brewing- lots of local food options nearby including Block Taco and Benny's Big Time Pizzeria. Enjoy some live music in the cross-breeze or play some cornhole on the outdoor patio.
126 locals raden deze aan
Satellite Bar and Lounge
120 Greenfield StFun, local hangout near New Anthem Brewing- lots of local food options nearby including Block Taco and Benny's Big Time Pizzeria. Enjoy some live music in the cross-breeze or play some cornhole on the outdoor patio.
If you find yourself in downtown Wilmington in the summer time, nothing beats a Kilwin's scoop of ice cream in a waffle cone while walking on the boardwalk. Best sunset views in town!
65 locals raden deze aan
Kilwin's Chocolates
16 Market StIf you find yourself in downtown Wilmington in the summer time, nothing beats a Kilwin's scoop of ice cream in a waffle cone while walking on the boardwalk. Best sunset views in town!
Coffee Shops
Salty hair & sandy toes are welcome. Coffee & local beers, upstairs from one of the coolest surf shops at Wrightsville Beach. Grab a coffee while you watch the sunrise or hit the beach for the day, then enjoy a beer with the locals.
40 locals raden deze aan
SUNdays Surf Cafe
708 B S Lumina AveSalty hair & sandy toes are welcome. Coffee & local beers, upstairs from one of the coolest surf shops at Wrightsville Beach. Grab a coffee while you watch the sunrise or hit the beach for the day, then enjoy a beer with the locals.
Cozy coffee shop about 8 min from our place! Great coffee, local vibes.
11 locals raden deze aan
Social Coffee and Supply Co.
5317 Wrightsville AveCozy coffee shop about 8 min from our place! Great coffee, local vibes.
Downtown coffee shop with a fun local culture. Beers, kombucha, coffee and more! With film projects coming back to Wilmington, you may even spot an actor/actress or two grabbing coffee before heading to the set. :)
54 locals raden deze aan
Bespoke Coffee & Dry Goods
202 Princess StDowntown coffee shop with a fun local culture. Beers, kombucha, coffee and more! With film projects coming back to Wilmington, you may even spot an actor/actress or two grabbing coffee before heading to the set. :)
Great outdoor seating. Closer to Wrightsville Beach. If you like good coffee, this is worth the drive. Local Roasters.
28 locals raden deze aan
Casa Blanca Coffee Roasters
7409 Market StGreat outdoor seating. Closer to Wrightsville Beach. If you like good coffee, this is worth the drive. Local Roasters.
Local cafe, good spot for breakfast brunch. 3 locations in Wilmington :)
35 locals raden deze aan
Drift Coffee & Kitchen
110 Dungannon BlvdLocal cafe, good spot for breakfast brunch. 3 locations in Wilmington :)
Local Breweries
Industrial-style brewery with 2 locations! Check out the Wrightsville Beach location for full food menu!
42 locals raden deze aan
Flying Machine Brewing Company
3130 Randall PkwyIndustrial-style brewery with 2 locations! Check out the Wrightsville Beach location for full food menu!
Local brewery near downtown. Outdoor seating, games.
28 locals raden deze aan
Hi-Wire Brewing - Wilmington
1020 Princess StreetLocal brewery near downtown. Outdoor seating, games.
Great outdoor atmosphere. Lots of beers on tap with a delicious food menu. Fun casual dinner option if you are looking to dine at a brewery. Try the tempura cauliflower- with chili sauce!
81 locals raden deze aan
Wrightsville Beach Brewery
6201 Oleander DrGreat outdoor atmosphere. Lots of beers on tap with a delicious food menu. Fun casual dinner option if you are looking to dine at a brewery. Try the tempura cauliflower- with chili sauce!
Downtown Brewery, nice outdoor seating. Often has live music or trivia- check out their instagram/website!
84 locals raden deze aan
Flytrap Brewing
319 Walnut StDowntown Brewery, nice outdoor seating. Often has live music or trivia- check out their instagram/website!
New Anthem Beer Project
116 Dock StCool brewery with good beer and an incredible mural!