Benford Family Favorites
Food Scene
This place has a delicious menu with some unique burritos and a fun, laid-back vibe.
48 locals recommend
Flaming Amy's Burrito Barn *CB LOCATION*
1140-A N Lake Park BlvdThis place has a delicious menu with some unique burritos and a fun, laid-back vibe.
Nice selection of beers, tasty apps, and awesome burgers! Daily drink specials are a bonus.
28 locals recommend
Winnie's Tavern
1895 Burnett BlvdNice selection of beers, tasty apps, and awesome burgers! Daily drink specials are a bonus.
Folks line up for these first thing in the a.m. so plan to arrive early if you want to make this your breakfast. We've also stopped in later in the day when the crowd has dispersed and the donuts were not any less delicious!
277 locals recommend
Britts Donuts
13 Carolina Beach Ave NFolks line up for these first thing in the a.m. so plan to arrive early if you want to make this your breakfast. We've also stopped in later in the day when the crowd has dispersed and the donuts were not any less delicious!
Get there early during the busy season. Great breakfast menu! Closes after lunch.
78 locals recommend
Kate's Pancake House
102 S Lake Park BlvdGet there early during the busy season. Great breakfast menu! Closes after lunch.
The menu is updated regularly, and the ingredients are locally sourced. You may need reservations, but it's a solid choice for a special dinner date such as a birthday or anniversary.
58 locals recommend
Pinpoint Restaurant
114 Market StThe menu is updated regularly, and the ingredients are locally sourced. You may need reservations, but it's a solid choice for a special dinner date such as a birthday or anniversary.
Grilled cheese living it's best life in this cute, casual restaurant. Excellent cocktails make this a perfect - if unexpected - place for Sunday brunch.
14 locals recommend
Crust Kitchen and Cocktails
124 Princess StGrilled cheese living it's best life in this cute, casual restaurant. Excellent cocktails make this a perfect - if unexpected - place for Sunday brunch.
Maybe don't stop in here for breakfast sandwiches on your first day or else you will not want to ever eat anything else! Seriously decadent ( if a biscuit can be decadent ) and delicious, this place is dangerously...er, very conveniently located to our home.
34 locals recommend
The Southerly Biscuit & Pie
1206 N Lake Park BlvdMaybe don't stop in here for breakfast sandwiches on your first day or else you will not want to ever eat anything else! Seriously decadent ( if a biscuit can be decadent ) and delicious, this place is dangerously...er, very conveniently located to our home.
There is something here for vegetarians as well as meat-eaters here at Nauti Dog, and they have a nice cocktail menu. The Chicago dog is the real-deal and is delicious! Located right on the boardwalk, the nautical-lite decor is fresh and inviting.
42 locals recommend
Nauti Dog
5 Cape Fear BlvdThere is something here for vegetarians as well as meat-eaters here at Nauti Dog, and they have a nice cocktail menu. The Chicago dog is the real-deal and is delicious! Located right on the boardwalk, the nautical-lite decor is fresh and inviting.
Parks & Nature
Carolina Beach State Park
1010 State Park RdLong Leaf Park
314 Pine Grove DrAirlie Gardens
300 Airlie Rdcheck the calendar for summer concerts and other events
Shopping
The Wonder Shop
1015 N Front StNicely curated selection of vintage items.
CB Surf Shop
209 S Lake Park Blvdif you forgot sunscreen, flip-flops, or your beach towel, hit this spot before you hit the beach.
17 locals recommend
Wings Beachwear
1014 N Lake Park Blvdif you forgot sunscreen, flip-flops, or your beach towel, hit this spot before you hit the beach.
Mermaid Castle
6400 Carolina Beach Roadall mermaids, all the time
Modern Legend
130 N Front StHip, woman-owned, record and lifestyle shop in downtown Wilmington.
Everything Else
Masonboro Urgent Care
6132 Carolina Beach RdHope you don't need it, but this is a good little clinic.
Sightseeing
Cute town accessible by ferry with fun shops, restaurants and a great Christmas store that sells every flavor of salt water taffy.
242 locals recommend
Southport
Cute town accessible by ferry with fun shops, restaurants and a great Christmas store that sells every flavor of salt water taffy.
Battleship North Carolina
1 Battleship Rd NEKure Beach Pier
100 Atlantic AveFort Fisher State Historic Site
1610 Fort Fisher Blvd SArts & Culture
Museum of the Bizarre
201 S Water StLower Cape Fear Historical Society
126 S 3rd StCameron Art Museum
3201 S 17th StBellamy Mansion
503 Market StFederal Point History Center
1121 N Lake Park BlvdDrinks & Nightlife
Grab a drink or two on the pier and then enjoy a great brunch menu - indoors or out. The inside bar is nice too.
163 locals recommend
Ocean Grill & Tiki Bar
1211 S Lake Park BlvdGrab a drink or two on the pier and then enjoy a great brunch menu - indoors or out. The inside bar is nice too.
HopLite Irish Pub and Restaurant
720 N Lake Park BlvdKaraoke and trivia nights
Don't let this place fool you! The entrance is a little rough, and the bar is not fancy, but the view and the reasonably-priced drinks are awesome perks of this downtown bar. Stop in early evening and marvel at the Cape Fear sunset.
23 locals recommend
Level 5 at City Stage
21 N Front St Don't let this place fool you! The entrance is a little rough, and the bar is not fancy, but the view and the reasonably-priced drinks are awesome perks of this downtown bar. Stop in early evening and marvel at the Cape Fear sunset.
speakeasy with live piano music and a VIP room that can be reserved for groups
49 locals recommend
Blind Elephant
21 N Front Stspeakeasy with live piano music and a VIP room that can be reserved for groups
Great selection of wines and a knowledgeable staff. Check their website for tasting events. soifdevin.com
Soif de Vin
5226 S College RdGreat selection of wines and a knowledgeable staff. Check their website for tasting events. soifdevin.com