Kara's Guidebook
Food scene
Great Thai food and beautiful ambience - indoor and outdoor dining as well as takeout available. Can have a long wait, especially on weekends. A 5 minute walk up Market Street!
186 locals recommend
Indochine Restaurant
7 Wayne DrGreat Thai food and beautiful ambience - indoor and outdoor dining as well as takeout available. Can have a long wait, especially on weekends. A 5 minute walk up Market Street!
Great casual brunch or lunch and friendly service in an adorable cottage. Walk to the vintage and antique stores afterwards!
45 locals recommend
Jester's Café
607 Castle StGreat casual brunch or lunch and friendly service in an adorable cottage. Walk to the vintage and antique stores afterwards!
Upscale dining in the center of downtown. Open for brunch, lunch, and dinner. Or just grab a latte and pastries to go!
41 locals recommend
Seabird
1 South Front StreetUpscale dining in the center of downtown. Open for brunch, lunch, and dinner. Or just grab a latte and pastries to go!
The Copper Penny
109 Chestnut StCasual atmosphere with great bar food!
Casual and kid friendly with great food any time of day. Indoor and outdoor seating.
77 locals recommend
The Basics
319 N Front StCasual and kid friendly with great food any time of day. Indoor and outdoor seating.
Fun atmosphere, happy hour specials, great sushi and plenty of other menu items to choose from.
84 locals recommend
Yosake Downtown Sushi Lounge
33 S Front StFun atmosphere, happy hour specials, great sushi and plenty of other menu items to choose from.
Pinpoint Restaurant
114 Market StUpscale dining - open for brunch and dinner.
Block Taco
120 Greenfield StGreat tacos and nachos - attached to Satellite bar.
Tons of wine, great small plates and charcuterie and friendly staff!
25 locals recommend
The Fortunate Glass Wine Bar
29 S Front StTons of wine, great small plates and charcuterie and friendly staff!
Tarantelli's
102 S 2nd StGreat Italian food with indoor and outdoor dining.
Great burgers, chicken sandwiches, and tater tots! Attached to Alcove Beer Garden in the Cargo District.
33 locals recommend
Mess Hall ILM
2136 Hutchison LnGreat burgers, chicken sandwiches, and tater tots! Attached to Alcove Beer Garden in the Cargo District.
Sightseeing
A great little music venue, or go any time to enjoy the 4 mile biking/jogging trail and beautiful views. Playground and skate park too!
99 locals recommend
Greenfield Park
1739 Burnett BlvdA great little music venue, or go any time to enjoy the 4 mile biking/jogging trail and beautiful views. Playground and skate park too!
Battleship North Carolina
1 Battleship Rd NEChildren's Museum of Wilmington
116 Orange StRiverfront Park
North Water StreetCatch a band or comedian during your stay!
Great for walking or biking with restaurants and shopping along the way.
138 locals recommend
Wilmington Riverwalk
Wilmington Downtown RiverwalkGreat for walking or biking with restaurants and shopping along the way.
Breweries and Bars
Family friendly brewery with plenty of great beers and indoor games. Also hosts events and food trucks. Just 1 mile away!
28 locals recommend
Hi-Wire Brewing - Wilmington
1020 Princess StreetFamily friendly brewery with plenty of great beers and indoor games. Also hosts events and food trucks. Just 1 mile away!
Located near Greenfield lake and close to restaurants and shops - plenty of drink options, great outdoor space, and live music!
126 locals recommend
Satellite Bar and Lounge
120 Greenfield StLocated near Greenfield lake and close to restaurants and shops - plenty of drink options, great outdoor space, and live music!
Truly a dive bar - dog friendly, pool tables, great bar tenders, and live music.
21 locals recommend
Duck & Dive Pub
114 Dock StTruly a dive bar - dog friendly, pool tables, great bar tenders, and live music.
Sample locally made liquors and amazing craft cocktails in the Cargo District. Just 0.8 miles away.
32 locals recommend
End of Days Distillery
1815 Castle StSample locally made liquors and amazing craft cocktails in the Cargo District. Just 0.8 miles away.
Fun, trendy indoor/outdoor space in the Cargo district. Walkable!
16 locals recommend
Alcove Beer Garden
348 Hutchison LnFun, trendy indoor/outdoor space in the Cargo district. Walkable!
Rooftop bar (top of the Embassy Suites) with great view of the river.
58 locals recommend
Cloud 9 Rooftop Bar
9 Estell Lee PlRooftop bar (top of the Embassy Suites) with great view of the river.
Shopping
The Ivy Cottage
3030 Market StAntique furniture, decor, household items, and jewelry.
Island Passage Elixir
4 Market StLocally owned women’s boutique in the heart of downtown.
Flea Body's Antique Mall
3405 Market StEclectic mix of antiques, collectibles, etc. 1 mile up Market Street.