Wilmington, New Hanover County, NC

Places to go in Wilmington

26 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.

24 South Coffee House

Food & Drink

24 South Coffee House

24 S Front St, Wilmington, NC 28401, USA

Bitty & Beau's Coffee

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Bitty & Beau's Coffee

4949 New Centre Dr, Wilmington, NC 28403, USA

Caprice bistro

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Caprice bistro

Bistro serving French fare like mussels & crêpes in a cozy yellow space with a pressed-tin ceiling.

10 Market St, Wilmington, NC 28401, USA

Casa Blanca Coffee Roasters

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Casa Blanca Coffee Roasters

7409 Market St, Wilmington, NC 28411, USA

Circa 1922

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Circa 1922

Global small plates, including sushi & Spanish tapas, served in a stately refurbished bank.

8 N Front St, Wilmington, NC 28401, USA

Drift Coffee Shop & Kitchen Downtown

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Drift Coffee Shop & Kitchen Downtown

221 N Front St #102, Wilmington, NC 28401, USA

Hidden Grounds Coffee

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Hidden Grounds Coffee

21 S 2nd St, Wilmington, NC 28401, USA

Indochine Restaurant

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Indochine Restaurant

Thai & Vietnamese fare served in an exotic, art-filled setting with an outdoor garden & gazebos.

7 Wayne Dr, Wilmington, NC 28403, USA

JohnnyLukes KitchenBar

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JohnnyLukes KitchenBar

Elevated pub grub & New American mains pair with craft beer & spirits in an airy, modern space.

5500 Market St #130, Wilmington, NC 28405, USA

Luna Caffè Roasters

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Luna Caffè Roasters

608 Castle St, Wilmington, NC 28401, USA

Maroon Monkey Coffee

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Maroon Monkey Coffee

124 S Front St, Wilmington, NC 28401, USA

Olivero

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Olivero

522 S 3rd St, Wilmington, NC 28401, USA

On Thyme Restaurant

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On Thyme Restaurant

918 Castle St, Wilmington, NC 28401, USA

Origins Food and Drink

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Origins Food and Drink

102 Autumn Hall Dr Unit 120, Wilmington, NC 28403, USA

River 128 Restaurant

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River 128 Restaurant

Upscale riverfront destination for coastal seafood & American fare with boat docking available.

128 S Water St, Wilmington, NC 28401, USA

Rooster & The Crow

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Rooster & The Crow

Easygoing restaurant & bar serving hearty Southern staples in an industrial brick building.

225 S Water St Suite G & H, Wilmington, NC 28401, USA

Savorez

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Savorez

Latin American fusion dishes served in a snug, brightly painted space with a convivial ambiance.

402 Chestnut St #4026, Wilmington, NC 28401, USA

Seabird

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Seabird

Seafood restaurant serving oysters, fish, breakfast & cocktails amid a retro, white-tiled interior.

1 S Front St, Wilmington, NC 28401, USA

South Front Tavern

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South Front Tavern

1540 S 2nd St #110, Wilmington, NC 28401, USA

Sugo Italian Steakhouse

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Sugo Italian Steakhouse

within the Hotel Ballast, 301 N Water St, Wilmington, NC 28401, USA

The Copper Penny

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The Copper Penny

Energetic saloon with nightly food & drink specials plus lots of microbrews on tap & in bottles.

109 Chestnut St, Wilmington, NC 28401, USA

The Kitchen Sink

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The Kitchen Sink

622 N 4th St, Wilmington, NC 28401, USA

The Pilot House

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The Pilot House

Seafood with Southern flair served in a restored 19th-century house with a large riverside terrace.

2 Ann St, Wilmington, NC 28401, USA

The Reel Cafe

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The Reel Cafe

Pub grub, oysters & beer are served in a brick-lined space with rooftop bar & shows by local bands.

100 S Front St, Wilmington, NC 28401, USA