Susan’s guidebook
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
3804 Oleander DrHarris Teeter
3501 Oleander DrPublix Super Market at Pine Valley
716 Bragg DrTrader Joe's
1437 S College RdWalking distance.
Brewery
A Wilmington institution with a venue for outside events. Tropical Lightning is their most popular brew but I partial to the Jalapeño Saison :)
54 locals recommend
Wilmington Brewing Company
824 S Kerr AveA Wilmington institution with a venue for outside events. Tropical Lightning is their most popular brew but I partial to the Jalapeño Saison :)
Edward Teach Brewing
604 N 4th StGreat local brewery with a pirate ship themed bar.
New Anthem Beer Project
116 Dock StSuper popular local spot and my personal favorite.
Great place at Wrightsville Beach! Fantastic food, beer, wine and craft cocktails.
9 locals recommend
Flying Machine at Wrightsville Beach
530 Causeway DriveGreat place at Wrightsville Beach! Fantastic food, beer, wine and craft cocktails.
Huge patio, good burgers. Wilmington has MANY breweries, I have just offered a few.
38 locals recommend
Waterman's Brewing
1610 Pavilion PlHuge patio, good burgers. Wilmington has MANY breweries, I have just offered a few.
Food scene
My favorite casual/dive downtown. Cannot say enough good things about this place.
123 locals recommend
The Copper Penny
109 Chestnut StMy favorite casual/dive downtown. Cannot say enough good things about this place.
Fantastic seafood and wine. Upscale casual, a must if you go want downtown dining.
41 locals recommend
Seabird
1 South Front StreetFantastic seafood and wine. Upscale casual, a must if you go want downtown dining.
Savorez
402 Chestnut StPeruvian food done really well. Small place, need a reservation.
Rebellion NC
15 S Front StIf you like bourbon and whiskey then this is your place.
The Second Glass
1540 S 2nd StWine bar
Roof top bar features a beautiful view of Cape Fear river featuring craft cocktails and an eclectic cuisine.
7 locals recommend
Aloft Wilmington at Coastline Center
501 Nutt StreetRoof top bar features a beautiful view of Cape Fear river featuring craft cocktails and an eclectic cuisine.
Circa 1922
8 N Front StUpscale dining in a historic building. Must go!
Upscale waterfront dining with fresh seafood and American fare.
55 locals recommend
The George on the Riverwalk
128 S Water StUpscale waterfront dining with fresh seafood and American fare.
No trip to downtown Wilmington would be complete without a stop at Front Street Brewery. Casual fare, good beer!
122 locals recommend
Front Street Brewery
9 N Front StNo trip to downtown Wilmington would be complete without a stop at Front Street Brewery. Casual fare, good beer!
Best Southern breakfast in town. Walking distance from my place. Very affordable, no frills and yummy.
8 locals recommend
Jimbo's Breakfast & Lunch
1529 S College RdBest Southern breakfast in town. Walking distance from my place. Very affordable, no frills and yummy.
This place has great brunch! I was not impressed with dinner but brunch is fantastic.
91 locals recommend
The Fork 'N' Cork
122 Market StThis place has great brunch! I was not impressed with dinner but brunch is fantastic.
Wrightsville Beach icon. Tower 7 has been around over 20 yrs doing what they do best - great baja style food and strong drinks!
119 locals recommend
Tower 7 Baja Mexican Grill
4 N Lumina AveWrightsville Beach icon. Tower 7 has been around over 20 yrs doing what they do best - great baja style food and strong drinks!
Privately owned, GREAT food and a very extensive cocktail menu. One of my favs is the Yacht Rocks drink and pulled pork tots. Located at Johnny Mercer Pier.
33 locals recommend
Shark Bar and Kitchen
13 E Salisbury StPrivately owned, GREAT food and a very extensive cocktail menu. One of my favs is the Yacht Rocks drink and pulled pork tots. Located at Johnny Mercer Pier.
Smoke house featuring pulled pork, chicken, and beef. Healthy it is not, but it is tasty. Nice patio, tons of beer offerings and full bar. Walking distance from my place.
8 locals recommend
Mac's Speed Shop
4126 Oleander DrSmoke house featuring pulled pork, chicken, and beef. Healthy it is not, but it is tasty. Nice patio, tons of beer offerings and full bar. Walking distance from my place.
Chick-fil-A
6891 Swan Mill RdGood food but the biggest plus is they have live music on the weekend right at the marina.
29 locals recommend
Marina Grill
18 Harnett StGood food but the biggest plus is they have live music on the weekend right at the marina.
The food is nothing to write home about but it is a GREAT place to have a beer or cocktail and watch the boats go by. Also great people watching.
97 locals recommend
Dockside Restaurant
1308 Airlie RdThe food is nothing to write home about but it is a GREAT place to have a beer or cocktail and watch the boats go by. Also great people watching.
Neighborhoods
Mayfaire is about 4 miles from my place. It offers shops, restaurants, grocery stores, movie theater and a brand new Total Wine.
143 locals recommend
Mayfaire Town Center
Mayfaire is about 4 miles from my place. It offers shops, restaurants, grocery stores, movie theater and a brand new Total Wine.
Sightseeing
Battleship North Carolina
1 Battleship Rd NEVisit the historic battleship.
Wilmington Riverwalk
Wilmington Downtown RiverwalkGreat thing to do downtown, beautiful view of the river.
Johnnie Mercers Fishing Pier
23 E Salisbury StNorth Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher
900 Loggerhead RdWorth the trip
Many people enjoy the boardwalk at CB, I think there is a Ferris Wheel and some restaurants and bars. I wouldn't be there late night.
184 locals recommend
Carolina Beach Boardwalk
Carolina Beach Avenue SouthMany people enjoy the boardwalk at CB, I think there is a Ferris Wheel and some restaurants and bars. I wouldn't be there late night.
Cameron Art Museum
3201 S 17th StAirlie Gardens
300 Airlie RdBeautiful!
Concerts
Riverfront Park
North Water StreetConcert venue
Greenfield Lake Amphitheater
1941 Amphitheatre DrCool place to see a show.
Thalian Hall
310 Chestnut StGreat performing arts theater.