Jim's Guidebook. There’s a lot more than this, so just ask if you’re looking for something particular
Jim's Guidebook. There’s a lot more than this, so just ask if you’re looking for something particular
Food scene
Mess Hall ILM
2136 Hutchison LnGreat Burgers and Craft Beer, and Coffee
J Michael's Philly Deli
8232 Market Stbest cheese steak in town, but eat it there, not to go
Brunches at Randall
3326 Jaeckle DriveGreat Brunch, often busy, so call ahead or get there early
First Watch
3534 Oleander Drivegreat brunch and brunch cocktails. get there early or you may have to wait.
A coastal Staple on the waterway by Wrightsville Beach. great atmosphere on a pretty day. lots of outdoor seating with indoor and covered spaces as well. live music is common on the deck on weekends. They make a good Bloody Mary and a good Pain Killer.
97 locals recommend
Dockside Restaurant
1308 Airlie RdA coastal Staple on the waterway by Wrightsville Beach. great atmosphere on a pretty day. lots of outdoor seating with indoor and covered spaces as well. live music is common on the deck on weekends. They make a good Bloody Mary and a good Pain Killer.
Great Food and Brewery. Get the Grouper Fingers Appetizer. My Friend Drew is the Chef.
38 locals recommend
Waterman's Brewing
1610 Pavilion PlGreat Food and Brewery. Get the Grouper Fingers Appetizer. My Friend Drew is the Chef.
I personally like the fish or shrimp sandwiches but it’s all good. “Moe it up” with wings or ribs, and enjoy some local craft beer from a pretty big draft list.
12 locals recommend
Moe's Original BBQ
5818 Oleander DrI personally like the fish or shrimp sandwiches but it’s all good. “Moe it up” with wings or ribs, and enjoy some local craft beer from a pretty big draft list.
One of mine and Jenifer’s favorite spots for great farm to table dinner and cocktails. Fun for couples and groups, or just post up at the bar and eat if traveling solo.
73 locals recommend
Rx Restaurant and Bar
421 Castle StOne of mine and Jenifer’s favorite spots for great farm to table dinner and cocktails. Fun for couples and groups, or just post up at the bar and eat if traveling solo.
Great atmosphere and sushi/Asian fusion downtown. Get the “this is how we roll” chef’s choice. It rarely disappoints.
84 locals recommend
Yosake Downtown Sushi Lounge
33 S Front StGreat atmosphere and sushi/Asian fusion downtown. Get the “this is how we roll” chef’s choice. It rarely disappoints.
Ceviche's
7210 Wrightsville AveQuaint Panamanian dinner spot before Wrightsville Beach.
We love this one for brunch or dinner. They have a butcher shop and fine cuts of Wagyu for the discerning carnivore.
26 locals recommend
True Blue Butcher and Table
1125 Military Cutoff RdWe love this one for brunch or dinner. They have a butcher shop and fine cuts of Wagyu for the discerning carnivore.
A staple in the area for Baja Mexican food with several location. K38 on oleander is the OG with Tower 7 on wrightsville beach and las olas on military cutoff. All are great
84 locals recommend
K38 Baja Grill
5410 Oleander DrA staple in the area for Baja Mexican food with several location. K38 on oleander is the OG with Tower 7 on wrightsville beach and las olas on military cutoff. All are great
Tower 7 Baja Mexican Grill
4 N Lumina AveK-38’s restaurant at Wrightsville Beach.
Kabuki Korean Cafe & Sushi Bar
4102 Oleander DrHiro Japanese Steakhouse
222 Old Eastwood RdGreat fun hibachi
Brand new in July. About a mile away and has good food and draft menu and awesome for sports watching. 70+ big TVs and
Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux
3710 Oleander DriveBrand new in July. About a mile away and has good food and draft menu and awesome for sports watching. 70+ big TVs and
Fun group place about two miles down oleander. Great for sports and an obscene amount of beers to choose from both draft and bottle/can
8 locals recommend
Mac's Speed Shop
4126 Oleander DrFun group place about two miles down oleander. Great for sports and an obscene amount of beers to choose from both draft and bottle/can
Best Thai Vietnamese in town. They do Togo and delivery. It’s usually busy and worth it!
186 locals recommend
Indochine Restaurant
7 Wayne DrBest Thai Vietnamese in town. They do Togo and delivery. It’s usually busy and worth it!
Caprice bistro
10 Market StDelicious French cuisine in a cozy atmosphere downtown.
This is the new hot spot in town. always bustling and lively with fantastic food and drink. Very Chic spot.
Origins Food and Drink
102 Autumn Hall DriveThis is the new hot spot in town. always bustling and lively with fantastic food and drink. Very Chic spot.
Sightseeing
North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher
900 Loggerhead RdBattleship North Carolina
1 Battleship Rd NEAirlie Gardens
300 Airlie RdCameron Art Museum
3201 S 17th StCity/town information
Wrightsville Beach
321 Causeway DrCarolina Beach
Wilmington Riverwalk
Wilmington Downtown RiverwalkTravel
Wilmington International Airport
1740 Airport BoulevardActivities
Wilmington Municipal Golf Course
311 Donald Ross Drsafe route for cyclists to get downtown, Wrightsville Beach, UNCW Campus and most anywhere in between. wear a helmet.
River to the Sea Bikeway
River to the Sea Bikewaysafe route for cyclists to get downtown, Wrightsville Beach, UNCW Campus and most anywhere in between. wear a helmet.
great park very close by with tennis courts, picnic areas and playground, as well as large fenced in dog parks
17 locals recommend
Empie Park
3405 Park Avegreat park very close by with tennis courts, picnic areas and playground, as well as large fenced in dog parks
Bounce Parties and Games
4310 Shipyard BlvdLots of fun for the kids
Lots of fun for kids and adults. In a nice shopping center as well with good restaurants and imax theater
27 locals recommend
Flip N Fly - Wilmington Trampoline Park
830 Inspiration DrLots of fun for kids and adults. In a nice shopping center as well with good restaurants and imax theater
Regal Mayfaire Cinemas
900 Town Center DrBest theater in town. Great restaurants next door as well
Second best theater in town. Also has great food options adjacent and very near Cameron Art Museum
26 locals recommend
The Pointe 14
2223 Blockbuster RdSecond best theater in town. Also has great food options adjacent and very near Cameron Art Museum
Sprawling complex for bowling and billiards with multiple bars. Food is decent bar food
9 locals recommend
10 Pin Alley
127 S College RdSprawling complex for bowling and billiards with multiple bars. Food is decent bar food
Closest bowling alley. Good spot for some games on the lanes and cold beers
6 locals recommend
Cardinal Lanes Shipyard
3907 Shipyard BlvdClosest bowling alley. Good spot for some games on the lanes and cold beers
Awesome water park with arcade and laser tag and mini golf
138 locals recommend
Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park
5320 Oleander DrAwesome water park with arcade and laser tag and mini golf
Wrightsville Beach
321 Causeway DrCapt'n Bill's Backyard Grill
4240 Market StGood food and a brewery too!
The Exit Games | Escape Room
2 N Front Stbar
on the roof of the Embassy Suites downtown. Breathtaking views of the River and Downtown with well made craft cocktails and a great craft beer selection.
58 locals recommend
Cloud 9 Rooftop Bar
9 Estell Lee Plon the roof of the Embassy Suites downtown. Breathtaking views of the River and Downtown with well made craft cocktails and a great craft beer selection.
a local dive-bar staple on Wrightsville avenue with a pool table and cheap drinks
Coat of Arms Lounge
3818 Wrightsville Avea local dive-bar staple on Wrightsville avenue with a pool table and cheap drinks
My personal favorite dive bar in the area. Located in the heart of Wrightsville Beach. Always make sure to Uber Home.
29 locals recommend
Lagerheads Tavern
35 N Lumina AveMy personal favorite dive bar in the area. Located in the heart of Wrightsville Beach. Always make sure to Uber Home.
fun local distillery and bar nearby. easily accessible by car (dont drink and drive), or by foot or bike via the River to the Sea Bikeway.
32 locals recommend
End of Days Distillery
1815 Castle Stfun local distillery and bar nearby. easily accessible by car (dont drink and drive), or by foot or bike via the River to the Sea Bikeway.
Great bottleshop with beer, wine, cigars, outdoor and indoor seating and often live entertainment on weekends. Stephen, the owner, is a great host as well.
18 locals recommend
The Brewer's Kettle
4718 Oleander DrGreat bottleshop with beer, wine, cigars, outdoor and indoor seating and often live entertainment on weekends. Stephen, the owner, is a great host as well.
my personal favorite Historic Downtown dive bar. good starting point to explore the downtown scene of bars and restaurants.
21 locals recommend
Duck & Dive Pub
114 Dock Stmy personal favorite Historic Downtown dive bar. good starting point to explore the downtown scene of bars and restaurants.
Brewery
Great local Brewery, easily accessible by car or the Cross City Trail/River to the Sea Bikeway. You can usually find a good food truck there.
42 locals recommend
Flying Machine Brewing Company
3130 Randall PkwyGreat local Brewery, easily accessible by car or the Cross City Trail/River to the Sea Bikeway. You can usually find a good food truck there.
Chill brewery downtown under the Cape Fear River Drawbridge. one of the originals.
63 locals recommend
Waterline Brewing Company
721 Surry StChill brewery downtown under the Cape Fear River Drawbridge. one of the originals.
The OG Brewery in Wilmington. Regionally famous for their Tropical Lighting IPA, but all their beer is awesome, and they will Can it for you on site to go.
54 locals recommend
Wilmington Brewing Company
824 S Kerr AveThe OG Brewery in Wilmington. Regionally famous for their Tropical Lighting IPA, but all their beer is awesome, and they will Can it for you on site to go.
small but very good brewery by Bradley Creek Bridge on the way to Wrightsville Beach. Very Nearby Wrightsville Beach Brewery, that is also a full restaurant.
16 locals recommend
Mad Mole Brewing
6309 Boathouse Rdsmall but very good brewery by Bradley Creek Bridge on the way to Wrightsville Beach. Very Nearby Wrightsville Beach Brewery, that is also a full restaurant.
Great atmosphere restaurant and brewery. indoor and outdoor seating, often with live music on pretty weekends. across the street from Mad Mole Brewery.
81 locals recommend
Wrightsville Beach Brewery
6201 Oleander DrGreat atmosphere restaurant and brewery. indoor and outdoor seating, often with live music on pretty weekends. across the street from Mad Mole Brewery.
Cool small brewery downtown in an old firestation next to the brooklyn arts center. Named after the most famous pirate, Blackbeard.
60 locals recommend
Edward Teach Brewing
604 N 4th StCool small brewery downtown in an old firestation next to the brooklyn arts center. Named after the most famous pirate, Blackbeard.
I really like their sour beers, but ive never actually been here. (at least when i wrote this). it is also further away than the other breweries.
25 locals recommend
The Sour Barn
7211 Market StI really like their sour beers, but ive never actually been here. (at least when i wrote this). it is also further away than the other breweries.