Great Food Is Always Right Around The Corner, Right On The Island
Take a culinary tour of Wrightsville Beach and enjoy a colorful menu of dining experiences unlike anyplace else on the North Carolina coast. Take your pick of a variety of restaurants across the island, each a local favorite in its own way.
Start the day with fresh, hot coffee and breakfast coastal style at a cozy diner. Cap off a jog around the Loop with an ice-cold smoothie, or reward yourself with a slice of pizza right from the oven. Whether you're in the mood for the local catch of the day with a dash of Caribbean flair, margaritas and Mexican food, or the thickest steaks in Wrightsville Beach, you'll find them all conveniently located within reach.
Below is a sampling of restaurant types from seafood to locally owned options. Find a complete list of savory restaurant options using the search box below.
Outdoor dining options and live music oceanfront or on the Intracoastal Waterway abound, and if you're wondering what to wear, flip-flops and sundress attire are not only appropriate at most restaurants, they're downright encouraged. Just be sure to save room for a visit to the ice cream stand.
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Get ready for the many ways to savor the local catch of the day with a dash of Caribbean flair.
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From margaritas and Mexican food to the thickest steaks in Wrightsville Beach, you’ll find them all conveniently located within reach.
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Local restaurants where visitors often find themselves greeted by owners and passionate chefs.
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As the sun sets, take a break from the action and enjoy entertainment under the stars or oceanfront.
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Restaurants
22 North
910 509-0177 |
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Location: Wrightsville Beach
Our staff takes pride in honoring the tradition of genial hospitality and casual ambience that have been the hallmark of this historic location since 1947. Reservations are recommended in…
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Banks Channel Bar & Grille
910 256-2269 |
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Location: Wrightsville Beach
Since opening in 2009, Banks Channel Pub & Grille has kept our promise of offering fresh food better than you'll get at your average pub while providing fun & entertainment on Wrightsville Beach.
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Bridge Tender, The
910 256-4519 |
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Location: Wrightsville Beach
The Bridge Tender Restaurant is a favorite Wilmington NC waterfront seafood and steakhouse. Our outdoor patio overlooking the Intracoastal Waterway provides one of the few truly waterfront…
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Buddy’s Crabhouse
910 256-8966 |
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Location: Wrightsville Beach
Buddy's Crabhouse & Oyster Bar was founded in November of 1991. It's a beach dive bar located right near Johnnie Mercer's Pier at Wrightsville Beach. There are thousands of dollar bills on…
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Cafe Del Mar
910 256-1001 |
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Location: Wrightsville Beach
In October of 2007, when previous owner, Ace Coffer, decided he wanted a change of pace - we purchased Cafe del Mar. We have continued the tradition of friendly local service featuring coffee…
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Dockside Restaurant
910 256-2752 |
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Location: Wrightsville Beach
A Carolina tradition for over 25 years. Since first opening its doors, Dockside has been synonymous with great food and a casual, relaxed, even rustic atmosphere. Perched on the water's edge…
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East Oceanfront Dining
910 256-2251 |
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Location: Wrightsville Beach
Award-winning cuisine accompanied by the sounds of breaking surf and a soothing coastal breeze, that's East Oceanfront Dining. Our chef, Mark Lawson will pleasure your palate with fresh local…
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Fish House Grill, The
910 256-3693 |
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Location: Wrightsville Beach
The Fish House Grill has been a landmark seafood restaurant for decades. The restaurant was renovated and renamed from the previous Airlie Seafood Company in 2010 and our focus is on great…
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King Neptune Restaurant
910 256-2525 |
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Location: Wrightsville Beach
The King Neptune Restaurant is one of the oldest in Wrightsville Beach and we are honored to be able to share this landmark restaurant with you. We serve breakfast, lunch and dinner and of…
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Lager Heads
910 256-0171 |
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Location: Wrightsville Beach
Equal parts dive bar and beach bar - this is a great spot to drop in for a drink. It's a bar utterly without pretense. You walk in and you immediately know you're in a welcoming watering hole.
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Mellow Mushroom
910 679-4645 |
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Location: Wrightsville Beach
Keeping it mellow since 1974: Mellow is a state of mind, a culture, a way of being. Our mission is to provide delicious food in a fun & creative environment. We are the originators of…
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Oceanic Restaurant
910 256-5551 |
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Location: Wrightsville Beach
Oceanic is the only restaurant in Wrightsville Beach, NC situated on the beach overlooking the pristine Atlantic Ocean. Coastal residents and visitors of Eastern North Carolina flock to…
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Oceans
910 256-2231 |
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Location: Wrightsville Beach
Oceanfront Dining! Oceans restaurant is located inside the Holiday Inn Restort on Wrightsville Beach. They offer live music on Friday and Saturday nights from 7pm - 10pm.
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Red Dog’s
910 256-2776 |
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Location: Wrightsville Beach
Reddog's has been the surf/skate hangout for Wrightsville Beach since 1975. Whatever reason you come to Red Dog's, whether dancing, pounding fishbowls, see a band or just hanging with friends…
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South Beach Grill
910 256-4646 |
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Location: Wrightsville Beach
We welcome our guests seven days a week with consistent, creative cuisine served in a friendly, casual atmosphere. Enjoy a great burger outside on our patio for lunch or experience the…
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Surfberry
910 679-8027 |
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Location: Wrightsville Beach
Come enjoy the refreshing tastes of Surfberry. This local spot is complete with a gift shop, frozen yogurt, shaved ice and a juice bar. It's the perfect way to stay cool during a hot summer…
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Sweet and Savory Cafe
910 256-0115 |
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Location: Wilmington
Sweet n Savory Cafe is a full menu breakfast lunch and dinner restaurant. Our dishes are made from scratch with the best ingredients we can find. We love them and know you will too.
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The Palm Room
910 509-3040 |
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Location: Wrightsville Beach
Since 1955 The Palm Room has been a fixture in Wrightsville Beach. A place the locals call their "home away from home" and the visitors call their "home away from home". A casual beach bar…
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Tower 7 Baja Mex
910 256-8585 |
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Location: Wrightsville Beach
Since its beginning in 2001, Tower 7 Baja Mexican Grill has become a local favorite. Just like that famous surf break, it strives to bring you flavors that fuel the spirit of adventure and…
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Vito’s Pizzeria
910 256-5858 |
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Location: Wrightsville Beach
Pop into Vito's and grab a slice-throw in a cold one on a hot day and sit outside on the patio to catch some ocean air and watch the passers-by. Indoor dining includes surf videos while you…
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