Guidebook for Wilmington

Caitlin
Guidebook for Wilmington

Food Scene

This is one of our very favorite places to eat. The kitchen is so creative and the food is consistently fabulous. It's a laid-back atmosphere without pretentiousness. That said, don't let the name fool you -- this isn't gourmet with respect to the atmosphere, presentation, and, thankfully, price! The food is outstanding. *Please note: Sealevel is temporarily closed while ownership transitions — we anticipate it being just as fabulous when it reopens*
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Sealevel City Gourmet
1015 S Kerr Ave
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This is one of our very favorite places to eat. The kitchen is so creative and the food is consistently fabulous. It's a laid-back atmosphere without pretentiousness. That said, don't let the name fool you -- this isn't gourmet with respect to the atmosphere, presentation, and, thankfully, price! The food is outstanding. *Please note: Sealevel is temporarily closed while ownership transitions — we anticipate it being just as fabulous when it reopens*
This is a Wilmington favorite. We are known for chowing down on their Thai Me Up burrito without cheese, with black beans, marinated tofu, and extra sauce inside that beautiful cylinder of goodness.
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Flaming Amy's Burrito Barn WILMINGTON LOCATION
4002 Oleander Dr
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This is a Wilmington favorite. We are known for chowing down on their Thai Me Up burrito without cheese, with black beans, marinated tofu, and extra sauce inside that beautiful cylinder of goodness.
Without question, these are our favorite sandwiches in town. We especially love their avocado torta.
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Detour Deli & Cafe
510 Red Cross St
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Without question, these are our favorite sandwiches in town. We especially love their avocado torta.
Try their fresh spring rolls with tofu and their tofu banh mi! So tasty.
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Pho Cafe
3926 Market St
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Try their fresh spring rolls with tofu and their tofu banh mi! So tasty.
Unique Latin American food you won’t find anywhere else in town! Presentation of food is beautiful! Located on the northern side of downtown Wilmington, it’s a short drive from our place. Be aware the dining room is on the smaller side so you may have to wait to be seated — or grab a seat at the bar!
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Savorez
402 Chestnut St
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Unique Latin American food you won’t find anywhere else in town! Presentation of food is beautiful! Located on the northern side of downtown Wilmington, it’s a short drive from our place. Be aware the dining room is on the smaller side so you may have to wait to be seated — or grab a seat at the bar!
Indochine is a very popular Thai restaurant that has won numerous awards. They are open for lunch, close in the afternoon, and then reopen for dinner. We highly recommend getting there early (before they open for dinner) to avoid long waits! Or if you don’t mind waiting, grab a drink at the bar and enjoy the outdoor garden.
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Indochine Restaurant
7 Wayne Dr
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Indochine is a very popular Thai restaurant that has won numerous awards. They are open for lunch, close in the afternoon, and then reopen for dinner. We highly recommend getting there early (before they open for dinner) to avoid long waits! Or if you don’t mind waiting, grab a drink at the bar and enjoy the outdoor garden.
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Sweet n Savory Cafe
1611 Pavilion Pl
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Great views of the water!
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Marina Grill
18 Harnett St
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Great views of the water!
Casual fare on the River Walk with frozen drinks. Sign me up!
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Anne Bonny's Bar and Grill
106 S Water St
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Casual fare on the River Walk with frozen drinks. Sign me up!
We love D + M — a great vibe for date night downtown and the food is excellent! Be prepared to climb stairs!
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Dram and Morsel
33 S Front St
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We love D + M — a great vibe for date night downtown and the food is excellent! Be prepared to climb stairs!
Another great downtown option — it is in the same building as Yosake. Be prepared to climb stairs!
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Yosake Downtown Sushi Lounge
33 S Front St
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Another great downtown option — it is in the same building as Yosake. Be prepared to climb stairs!

Arts & Culture

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USS «Норт Кэролайн»
1 Battleship Rd NE
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Beautiful gardens that boast some of the biggest Live Oak Trees in Wilmington! Check out a Friday Concert if you are visiting during the summer!
Airlie Gardens
300 Airlie Road
Beautiful gardens that boast some of the biggest Live Oak Trees in Wilmington! Check out a Friday Concert if you are visiting during the summer!
Free gardens! A great way to see native Wilmington plants !
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Арборетум: Кооперативное расширение округа Нью-Хановер
6206 Oleander Dr
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Free gardens! A great way to see native Wilmington plants !

Shopping

Beautiful outdoor walking mall with lots of restaurants and a large variety of shops. There is also a movie theater with recliner seats!
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Mayfaire Town Center
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Beautiful outdoor walking mall with lots of restaurants and a large variety of shops. There is also a movie theater with recliner seats!
Not the best mall but it fits the bill if there is a specific store for which you are looking!
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Independence Mall
3500 Oleander Dr
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Not the best mall but it fits the bill if there is a specific store for which you are looking!
A huge consignment store with multiple buildings (including a warehouse)! Definitely worth checking out to see if you find a hidden treasure to commemorate your trip to Wilmington! Hit up Indochine (see food entries) in the same trio as they share a parking lot.
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The Ivy Cottage
3030 Market St
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A huge consignment store with multiple buildings (including a warehouse)! Definitely worth checking out to see if you find a hidden treasure to commemorate your trip to Wilmington! Hit up Indochine (see food entries) in the same trio as they share a parking lot.

Essentials

A budget friendly grocery store — it is the closest grocery store to us (the Castle Hayne Rd location) if you are in a pinch!
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Food Lion
6400-1 Carolina Beach Rd
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A budget friendly grocery store — it is the closest grocery store to us (the Castle Hayne Rd location) if you are in a pinch!
We like to support this co-op. Go for it! They have so much to offer. We love picking up some tasty desserts from in front of the coffee, juice, and smoothie bar. They also have a great hot bar. Check out the farmers market on Saturday mornings — best one in town (much better than the downtown FM)!
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Tidal Creek Co-op
5329 Oleander Dr
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We like to support this co-op. Go for it! They have so much to offer. We love picking up some tasty desserts from in front of the coffee, juice, and smoothie bar. They also have a great hot bar. Check out the farmers market on Saturday mornings — best one in town (much better than the downtown FM)!
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Whole Foods Market
3804 Oleander Dr
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There are many Harris Teeter locations throughout Wilmington.
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Harris Teeter
3501 Oleander Dr
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There are many Harris Teeter locations throughout Wilmington.
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Trader Joe's
1437 S College Rd
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Sightseeing

Beautiful waterfront views!
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The Riverwalk Landing
2 Ann St
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Beautiful waterfront views!
This is a great place for a walk of any variety -- romantic, mind-clearing, exercise, etc.
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Riverfront
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This is a great place for a walk of any variety -- romantic, mind-clearing, exercise, etc.
Make a loop: check out Carolina Beach, take the ferry to Southport and drive back towards Wilmington in this epic day trip!
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Southport
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Make a loop: check out Carolina Beach, take the ferry to Southport and drive back towards Wilmington in this epic day trip!

Drinks & Nightlife

We dig this spot. The jalapeno beer is great!
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Wilmington Brewing Company
824 S Kerr Ave
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We dig this spot. The jalapeno beer is great!
Fun place! They often have live music.
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Edward Teach Brewing
604 N 4th St
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Fun place! They often have live music.
This is a very cool spot, definitely worth checking out. They often have live music and Sunday evenings is their hottest night when they feature live bluegrass bands. It is hoppin' on Sunday nights. They have a wonderful outdoor area as well.
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Satellite Bar and Lounge
120 Greenfield St
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This is a very cool spot, definitely worth checking out. They often have live music and Sunday evenings is their hottest night when they feature live bluegrass bands. It is hoppin' on Sunday nights. They have a wonderful outdoor area as well.
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Cloud 9 Rooftop Bar
9 Estell Lee Pl
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Fun bar with an arcade in the back!
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Blue Post Billiards
15 S Water St
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Fun bar with an arcade in the back!
Over 60 beers on tap! Get a wristband and sample the different brews — you are charged by the ounce and you control your pour size. Stick with a few or try them all !
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Pour Taproom
201 N Front St
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Over 60 beers on tap! Get a wristband and sample the different brews — you are charged by the ounce and you control your pour size. Stick with a few or try them all !

But fist: coffee!

Our favorite coffee shops around town!
We were so stoked to have randomly stumbled across this place. It's very stylish on the inside and the drinks and treats have always satisfied. On the way to Wrightsville Beach.
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Drift Coffee & Kitchen
110 Dungannon Blvd
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We were so stoked to have randomly stumbled across this place. It's very stylish on the inside and the drinks and treats have always satisfied. On the way to Wrightsville Beach.
Cute coffee shop in Downtown Wilmington. The coffee is good and the historic charm is even better!
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Bespoke Coffee & Dry Goods
202 Princess St
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Cute coffee shop in Downtown Wilmington. The coffee is good and the historic charm is even better!
Excellent coffee and book shop!
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Pomegranate Books
4418 Park Ave
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Excellent coffee and book shop!
Another cute coffee shop with some vintage shopping nearby.
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Luna Caffe
608 Castle St
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Another cute coffee shop with some vintage shopping nearby.