Guidebook for Wilmington
Food Scene
Great deli a block from our house! They have amazing sandwiches and ice coffee.
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Detour Deli & Cafe
510 Red Cross StGreat deli a block from our house! They have amazing sandwiches and ice coffee.
Pinpoint Restaurant
114 Market StFabulous food! Perfect for all food preferences too.
Lawson Gray, LLC
622 S 2nd StFavorite brunch spot!
The Basics
319 N Front StIf the Dixie Grille has a wait, head to The Basics!
Want a quick bite to eat, this is a local FAV in Brooklyn Arts District! Family owned and delicious -- great choice for those who are healthy, want comfort food, and have allergies. All around, it's a perfect place to bring people with many different preferences.
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The Foxes Boxes
622 N 4th StWant a quick bite to eat, this is a local FAV in Brooklyn Arts District! Family owned and delicious -- great choice for those who are healthy, want comfort food, and have allergies. All around, it's a perfect place to bring people with many different preferences.
If you're headed to Wrightsville Beach, you'll love this spot. Great for apps and drinks too.
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Ceviche's
7210 Wrightsville AveIf you're headed to Wrightsville Beach, you'll love this spot. Great for apps and drinks too.
Love this place. It's near the house and the chef is very well known. We eat here for lunch and dinner!
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Savorez
402 Chestnut StLove this place. It's near the house and the chef is very well known. We eat here for lunch and dinner!
NeMa Eatery & Lounge
225 S Water StWe love their pizza! And they have many gluten free options
The George on the Riverwalk
128 S Water StGreat place for a view and dinner.
Elijah's
2 Ann StLooking for great seafood? This is your spot!
Brooklyn Cafe
706 N 4th StKnown for their great coffee & donuts! Seconds from the house.
Our favorite pizza in Wilmington. If you want to stay downtown, you can choose "Slice of Life"... but Pizetta's is delicious. This comes from a girl from Providence, RI and a guy from New York!
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Pizzetta's Pizza
4107 Oleander DrOur favorite pizza in Wilmington. If you want to stay downtown, you can choose "Slice of Life"... but Pizetta's is delicious. This comes from a girl from Providence, RI and a guy from New York!
If you're a big fan of asian food, you can't miss the chance to check this out! Ambiance is awesome, portions are huge and food is great. Be ready for a wait. They only do reservations for 6+ people.
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Indochine Restaurant
7 Wayne DrIf you're a big fan of asian food, you can't miss the chance to check this out! Ambiance is awesome, portions are huge and food is great. Be ready for a wait. They only do reservations for 6+ people.
Looking for a good ILM bagel? This is a great spot on the way to the beach.
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Beach Bagels
7220 Wrightsville AveLooking for a good ILM bagel? This is a great spot on the way to the beach.
Arguably the best coffee in all of Wilmington. If you want a great omelette, the owners make it home made for you! Coffee is organic and brewed by the sweetest couple/owners. About 2-3 minutes from the house. A must, must!
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Folks Cafe
1201 Princess StArguably the best coffee in all of Wilmington. If you want a great omelette, the owners make it home made for you! Coffee is organic and brewed by the sweetest couple/owners. About 2-3 minutes from the house. A must, must!
Cool and trendy coffee shop in downtown. Great ambiance if you're looking for a quick place to work (or see the recommended coworking space below). Coffee is Counter Culture. Beautiful space.
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Bespoke Coffee & Dry Goods
202 Princess StCool and trendy coffee shop in downtown. Great ambiance if you're looking for a quick place to work (or see the recommended coworking space below). Coffee is Counter Culture. Beautiful space.
Tandoori Bites
1620 S College RdLove Indian? Tandoori bites is great!
Drinks & Nightlife
Our neighborhood's brewery! We suggest walking across Red Cross, and taking a right on Walnut when walking. It is then 3 blocks down on your right. GREAT beer and scene! And, catch their food trucks/live music on Thurs/Fri/Sat nights.
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Flytrap Brewing
319 Walnut StOur neighborhood's brewery! We suggest walking across Red Cross, and taking a right on Walnut when walking. It is then 3 blocks down on your right. GREAT beer and scene! And, catch their food trucks/live music on Thurs/Fri/Sat nights.
If you want something a bit more upscale, but don't want to go far, this is a local favorite. Gorgeous inside and they have great food trucks and live music too.
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Palate Bottle Shop & Reserve
1007 N 4th StIf you want something a bit more upscale, but don't want to go far, this is a local favorite. Gorgeous inside and they have great food trucks and live music too.
One of our favorite wine bars! Enjoy views of the river. Might be best to take a 2-3 minute Uber/Lyft ride.
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Le Catalan
224 S Water StOne of our favorite wine bars! Enjoy views of the river. Might be best to take a 2-3 minute Uber/Lyft ride.
One of the best bars in Wilmington! Take a Lyft/Uber here! You won't regret it.
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Satellite Bar and Lounge
120 Greenfield StOne of the best bars in Wilmington! Take a Lyft/Uber here! You won't regret it.
Great bar! It's down an alley which adds to its charm. Great drinks.
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Blind Elephant
21 N Front StGreat bar! It's down an alley which adds to its charm. Great drinks.
Bluewater Grill
4 Marina StAmazing views! A must if you're spending time by the beach.
Oceanic
703 S Lumina AveGreat place for drinks AND dinner. Right on the ocean.
Great place to go (especially on Saturday afternoon's) for a drink.. and they usually have a food truck. About 10-12 minutes from the house.
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Wilmington Brewing Company
824 S Kerr AveGreat place to go (especially on Saturday afternoon's) for a drink.. and they usually have a food truck. About 10-12 minutes from the house.
Great brewery if you're spending the evening closer to the beach.
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Wrightsville Beach Brewery
6201 Oleander DrGreat brewery if you're spending the evening closer to the beach.
Goat & Compass
710 N 4th StGreat bar, minutes from the house. A local fav spot!
Great spot. No frills. Just beer and wine. Great location.
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New Anthem Beer Project
116 Dock StGreat spot. No frills. Just beer and wine. Great location.
If you're heading out to Carolina Beach, you can't miss this spot. You're literally out on the ocean. The drinks are great! Food too.
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Ocean Grill & Tiki Bar
1211 S Lake Park BlvdIf you're heading out to Carolina Beach, you can't miss this spot. You're literally out on the ocean. The drinks are great! Food too.
A new community about 15 minutes from downtown. Great view with "Smoke on the Water" restaurant. Definitely check out!
Riverlights
109 Pier Master PtA new community about 15 minutes from downtown. Great view with "Smoke on the Water" restaurant. Definitely check out!
Sightseeing
Walk across Red Cross St, and take a right on Walnut. Walk straight for about 6-7 blocks and you'll hit the boardwalk. From there, head South and you'll be able to enjoy all of the restaurants and bars along the way. Wilmington is growing fast so many new places are opening monthly!
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Riverfront
Walk across Red Cross St, and take a right on Walnut. Walk straight for about 6-7 blocks and you'll hit the boardwalk. From there, head South and you'll be able to enjoy all of the restaurants and bars along the way. Wilmington is growing fast so many new places are opening monthly!
Parks & Nature
Wrightsville Beach
321 Causeway DrIt's our closest beach, and arguably the most beautiful!
Airlie Gardens
300 Airlie RdGorgeous grounds! They sometimes have events.
About 20-25 minutes from downtown Wilmington, but if you have the time, you will really enjoy this little beach town. Casual eating, great beaches.. and don't miss their Ocean Grill & Tiki Bar (also recommended under drinks/nightlife). They have fireworks every Friday. Great for families and parties.
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Carolina Beach
About 20-25 minutes from downtown Wilmington, but if you have the time, you will really enjoy this little beach town. Casual eating, great beaches.. and don't miss their Ocean Grill & Tiki Bar (also recommended under drinks/nightlife). They have fireworks every Friday. Great for families and parties.
Essentials
Our local grocery store! Off-street parking only. If the weather is beautiful, walk and enjoy the gorgeous market.
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Farmin On Front
143 N Front StOur local grocery store! Off-street parking only. If the weather is beautiful, walk and enjoy the gorgeous market.
Harris Teeter
3501 Oleander DrBest and closest large grocery store near the house.
For a higher end grocery store, this is right across the street from the Harris Teeter we recommend. They have started to have great deals since Amazon bought them!
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Whole Foods Market
3804 Oleander DrFor a higher end grocery store, this is right across the street from the Harris Teeter we recommend. They have started to have great deals since Amazon bought them!
Trader Joe's
1437 S College RdA favorite!
A brand new Aldi's, since August of 2017. Prices are amazing! There is a lot of traffic in this area, so keep that in mind during rush hour.
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ALDI
7954 Market StA brand new Aldi's, since August of 2017. Prices are amazing! There is a lot of traffic in this area, so keep that in mind during rush hour.
Getting Around
The airport is very close to us -- our house is on the corner of 7th & Red Cross, and the airport is on 23rd Street. If you need to fly in or rent a car, it's about a 7-10 minute drive.
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Wilmington International Airport
1740 Airport BoulevardThe airport is very close to us -- our house is on the corner of 7th & Red Cross, and the airport is on 23rd Street. If you need to fly in or rent a car, it's about a 7-10 minute drive.
Shopping
For all of your necessities, like H&M, Gap, Banana Republic, etc, head to Mayfaire. Great place to stop before/after a beach trip.
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Mayfaire Town Center
For all of your necessities, like H&M, Gap, Banana Republic, etc, head to Mayfaire. Great place to stop before/after a beach trip.