Guidebook for Wilmington
Food Scene
Moe's Original BBQ
5818 Oleander DrGreat BBQ, beer on tap, and banana pudding
Cool, local chill spot. Vegan pastries and excellent coffee. Live music some evenings.
12 locals recommend
Grinders Caffè
890 S Kerr AveCool, local chill spot. Vegan pastries and excellent coffee. Live music some evenings.
Excellent "tex-mex" food. Can get busy on the weekends, so go early or call ahead!
84 locals recommend
K38 Baja Grill
5410 Oleander DrExcellent "tex-mex" food. Can get busy on the weekends, so go early or call ahead!
Great sit-down restaurant and bar. Live music some evenings. Delicious burgers, steak salad, etc.
17 locals recommend
Hops Supply Co.
5400 Oleander DrGreat sit-down restaurant and bar. Live music some evenings. Delicious burgers, steak salad, etc.
Dairy Queen (Treat)
5901 Oleander DrEverybody loves DQ, especially after a visit to Wrightsville Beach.
Sam's Hot Dogs of Oleander
5917 Oleander DrGreat hotdog place. Cheap and fast.
Excellent local breakfast spot. Just be aware that they only accept cash and often have a wait to be seated.
15 locals recommend
The Original Salt Works
6301 Oleander DrExcellent local breakfast spot. Just be aware that they only accept cash and often have a wait to be seated.
Port City Java
5709 Oleander DrWilmington's local coffee shop chain. Within walking/biking distance of the house.
Cute cafe on Wrightsville Beach with good ocean views. They also sell beer and some pre-packaged food.
40 locals recommend
SUNdays Surf Cafe
708 B S Lumina AveCute cafe on Wrightsville Beach with good ocean views. They also sell beer and some pre-packaged food.
Casual "paleo-style" restaurant. Easy to get food to-go, decent prices and good healthy options.
15 locals recommend
Epic Food Co
1113 Military Cutoff RdCasual "paleo-style" restaurant. Easy to get food to-go, decent prices and good healthy options.
Slice of Life Pizzeria & Pub Beach
1437 Military Cutoff RdExcellent local pizzeria and bar. Open late.
The Donut Inn
1427 Military Cutoff RdBest donuts in town. Try the sour cream donut.
Great burgers, good price. Fast, casual atmosphere and easy to call in and pick up.
33 locals recommend
P.T.'s Olde Fashioned Grille
1437 Military Cutoff RdGreat burgers, good price. Fast, casual atmosphere and easy to call in and pick up.
Beautiful views. Ask to sit outside by the dock if the weather is nice.
112 locals recommend
Bluewater Grill
4 Marina StBeautiful views. Ask to sit outside by the dock if the weather is nice.
Great casual diner. Cash only. The food is excellent and the price is right.
11 locals recommend
Causeway Cafe
114 Causeway DrGreat casual diner. Cash only. The food is excellent and the price is right.
The hotdogs here are actually better than the Trolley Stop across the plaza. The sweet potato waffle-fries are to die for.
17 locals recommend
Kohl's Frozen Custard
92 S Lumina AveThe hotdogs here are actually better than the Trolley Stop across the plaza. The sweet potato waffle-fries are to die for.
Entertainment & Activities
Large studio with tons of class options including hot yoga, relaxing yoga, meditation classes, etc. Situated above a healthy co-op grocery store. Within biking distance from the house.
10 locals recommend
Wilmington Yoga
5329 Oleander DrLarge studio with tons of class options including hot yoga, relaxing yoga, meditation classes, etc. Situated above a healthy co-op grocery store. Within biking distance from the house.
Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park
5320 Oleander DrPutt-putt, go-karts, arcade, climbing wall
Parks & Nature
Lovely botanical garden on the way to Wrightsville Beach. They often have evening events, so check their website.
234 locals recommend
Airlie Gardens
300 Airlie RdLovely botanical garden on the way to Wrightsville Beach. They often have evening events, so check their website.
The Arboretum: New Hanover County Co-Op Ext
6206 Oleander DrFun little park with free entry
Long Leaf Park
314 Pine Grove DrNice place to get away and enjoy nature.
Drinks & Nightlife
Within biking distance from the house. Great for dinner and/or drinks. They often have music and events.
81 locals recommend
Wrightsville Beach Brewery
6201 Oleander DrWithin biking distance from the house. Great for dinner and/or drinks. They often have music and events.
Nice place to sit and have a drink. They sell craft beers and ciders. You can also buy and take home. Cool outdoor space for good weather.
18 locals recommend
The Brewer's Kettle
4718 Oleander DrNice place to sit and have a drink. They sell craft beers and ciders. You can also buy and take home. Cool outdoor space for good weather.
ABC Liquor Store
6990 Wrightsville AveClosest liquor store
Hole-in-the-wall local bar. They often have events. They have pool tables, juke box, outdoor space. Within walking/biking distance from the house.
9 locals recommend
The Triangle Lounge
5920 Wrightsville AveHole-in-the-wall local bar. They often have events. They have pool tables, juke box, outdoor space. Within walking/biking distance from the house.
Essentials
Nice grocery store/co-op. They have a daily lunch buffet that is hit-or-miss. Delicious vegan and otherwise baked goods. Can be somewhat expensive.
28 locals recommend
Tidal Creek Co-op
5329 Oleander DrNice grocery store/co-op. They have a daily lunch buffet that is hit-or-miss. Delicious vegan and otherwise baked goods. Can be somewhat expensive.
Trader Joe's
1437 S College RdHarris Teeter
3501 Oleander DrClosest grocery store
Dollar General
233 Dogwood LnGreat if you forgot something at the grocery. Good selection of beer and wine, basic foods and essentials.
Tidal Market III
328 Greenville AveGreat if you forgot something at the grocery. Good selection of beer and wine, basic foods and essentials.
Shopping
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