Guidebook for Wilmington
Food Scene
Grinders is a great place to grab a cup of coffee or a quick snack.
12 locals recommend
Grinders Caffè
890 S Kerr AveGrinders is a great place to grab a cup of coffee or a quick snack.
Islands has great, cheap tacos and is very popular with both locals and college students.
25 locals recommend
Islands Fresh Mex Grill
260 Racine DrIslands has great, cheap tacos and is very popular with both locals and college students.
If you're looking for a great breakfast, lunch or dinner, Blue Surf is the place to go! We love their caramelized banana waffles.
37 locals recommend
Blue Surf Cafe
250 Racine DrIf you're looking for a great breakfast, lunch or dinner, Blue Surf is the place to go! We love their caramelized banana waffles.
Tower 7 is a great place to grab some Mexican food after a day at the beach.
119 locals recommend
Tower 7 Baja Mexican Grill
4 N Lumina AveTower 7 is a great place to grab some Mexican food after a day at the beach.
The best Mexican food in town. If you want authentic Mexican food you should definitely go here.
La Tapatia
820 S College RdThe best Mexican food in town. If you want authentic Mexican food you should definitely go here.
The restaurant started as a food truck. It is the best place to grab a burger.
91 locals recommend
The Fork 'N' Cork
122 Market StThe restaurant started as a food truck. It is the best place to grab a burger.
This place is great if you want to grab a beer or some food. One of the must go places in Wilmington. We recommend calling ahead for dinner reservations.
122 locals recommend
Front Street Brewery
9 N Front StThis place is great if you want to grab a beer or some food. One of the must go places in Wilmington. We recommend calling ahead for dinner reservations.
The best cupcakes you will ever eat (probably). It's listed as the best place to eat in Wilmington on top of being the best cupcake. Definitely recommend if you love sweets.
15 locals recommend
The Peppered Cupcake
105 S Front StThe best cupcakes you will ever eat (probably). It's listed as the best place to eat in Wilmington on top of being the best cupcake. Definitely recommend if you love sweets.
Britts Donuts
13 Carolina Beach Ave NBest place to grab a donut (only open during tourist season.)
Shopping
100% the place in Wilmington to go for ice cream or chocolates.
65 locals recommend
Kilwin's Chocolates
16 Market St100% the place in Wilmington to go for ice cream or chocolates.
On of the best places to go to shop around downtown Wilmington.
77 locals recommend
The Cotton Exchange
321 N Front StOn of the best places to go to shop around downtown Wilmington.
Sightseeing
If you have time, the Battleship is a lot of fun to explore.
435 locals recommend
Battleship North Carolina
1 Battleship Rd NEIf you have time, the Battleship is a lot of fun to explore.
Definitely recommended to view the beautiful flowers in the Spring or Summer. They also have a beautiful Christmas display around the Christmas season.
234 locals recommend
Airlie Gardens
300 Airlie RdDefinitely recommended to view the beautiful flowers in the Spring or Summer. They also have a beautiful Christmas display around the Christmas season.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great bar to grab a beer! We recommend grabbing a flight to try five different beers.
84 locals recommend
Flytrap Brewing
319 Walnut StGreat bar to grab a beer! We recommend grabbing a flight to try five different beers.
This bar is a lot of fun to go out to with friends, and it has a fantastic view of the city.
23 locals recommend
Level 5 at City Stage
21 N Front StThis bar is a lot of fun to go out to with friends, and it has a fantastic view of the city.
The Fat Pelican
8 S Lake Park BlvdOne of the coolest places to grab a drink in Carolina Beach.