Wilmington Magazine Jan-Feb 2023
This issue we showcase the HGTV Smart Home that was done in Castle Hayne, and we highlight the Cargo District, where small businesses are thriving in shipping containers. We also feature winter fashion, Valentine's Gift Guide and great restaurants.
This issue we showcase the HGTV Smart Home that was done in Castle Hayne, and we highlight the Cargo District, where small businesses are thriving in shipping containers. We also feature winter fashion, Valentine's Gift Guide and great restaurants.
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Fresh | Local | Relax | Enjoy<br />
Three of <strong>Wilmington</strong>’s favorite places...<br />
Monkey Junction<br />
5226 S. College Road • 910-799-7077<br />
Porters Neck<br />
140 Hays Lane, Unit 140 • 910-681-1140<br />
Waterford<br />
143 Poole Road • 910-399-6739<br />
CapeFearSeafoodCompany.com<br />
THANKS FOR VOTING US<br />
BEST DESSERTS AGAIN!<br />
Come experience a fun, unique<br />
evening with fondue!<br />
138 S Front St, <strong>Wilmington</strong><br />
910-251-0433<br />
littledipperfondue.com<br />
799-2667. An organic grocery store with<br />
an inside café offering organic and veganfriendly<br />
options for casual dine-in or takeout.<br />
Café open 11am-6pm daily.<br />
SEAFOOD<br />
Black Sea Grill 118 S. Front St.,<br />
254-9990. Mediterranean-style eatery in<br />
a quaint downtown location. Lamb chops,<br />
seafood, vegetarian options. Lunch and<br />
dinner Tue-Sat.<br />
Bridge Tender 1414 Airlie Rd.,<br />
256-4519. Fresh seafood and certified<br />
Angus beef steaks, dine on the outdoor<br />
patio overlooking the Intracoastal<br />
Waterway. Lunch Monday through<br />
Friday, dinner nightly.<br />
Cape Fear Seafood Company 5226 S.<br />
College Rd., 799-7077; 140 Hays Lane,<br />
681-1140; 143 Poole Rd., 399-6739.<br />
Regional American cuisine featuring<br />
seafood, hand-cut fish, steaks and<br />
chicken served in a comfortable, relaxed<br />
atmosphere. Lunch and dinner daily.<br />
Catch 6623 Market St., 799-3847. Wildcaught<br />
and sustainably raised seafood, a<br />
modern approach to coastal cuisine with<br />
an acclaimed wine list. Dinner Mon-Sat.<br />
Ceviche’s 7210 Wrightsville Ave,<br />
256-3131. A Panamanian cafe offering<br />
Latin-inspired fare & tropical drinks in a<br />
relaxed, vibrant setting. Closed Sundays.<br />
Dockside 1308 Airlie Rd., 256-2752.<br />
The place to be for seafood fare on the<br />
Intracoastal Waterway. Lunch and<br />
dinner daily.<br />
Dock Street Oyster Bar 12 Dock St.,<br />
762-2827. Voted best oyster bar 13 years in<br />
a row. Come enjoy some great Caribbeanstyle<br />
fare in a chic atmosphere. Lunch<br />
and dinner daily.<br />
Elijah’s 2 Ann St., 343-1448. Casual<br />
American grill and oyster bar overlooking<br />
the Cape Fear River. Seafood, steaks,<br />
chicken, salads. Lunch and dinner daily,<br />
Sunday brunch.<br />
Fish House Grill 1410 Airlie Rd.,<br />
256-3693. A landmark seafood restaurant<br />
for decades, enjoy waterfront casual<br />
dining overlooking the Intracoastal<br />
Waterway. Lunch and dinner daily.<br />
Hieronymus 5035 Market St.,<br />
392-6313. Come enjoy locally sourced<br />
seafood and fresh vegetables in a casual<br />
atmosphere, a locals’ favorite for more<br />
than 30 years. Lunch and dinner daily.<br />
Savorez 402 Chestnut St., 833-8894.<br />
Come enjoy a unique dining experience<br />
drawing from traditional Latin American<br />
inspired cuisine. Fresh seafood, chicken<br />
and grilled pork, tacos, salsas and<br />
dessert. Open daily for lunch and dinner,<br />
and Sunday brunch.<br />
Seabird 1 S Front St., 769-5996. Seafood<br />
restaurant serving oysters, fish, a yummy<br />
breakfast and cocktails amid a retro,<br />
white-tiled interior. Open Thursday to<br />
Monday for breakfast, lunch and dinner.<br />
Closed Tue and Wed.<br />
Seaview Crab Company Kitchen 1515<br />
Marstellar St, 769-1554. Fresh seafood<br />
over salads, in tacos and in made-to-order<br />
po’boys, plus prepared foods to go. Open<br />
daily from 11am-6:30pm, and Sundays<br />
from 10am-3pm.<br />
Shuckin’ Shack Oyster Bar 127 N.<br />
Front St., 833-8622; 6A N. Lake Park Blvd.,<br />
458-7380. Come watch your favorite sports<br />
team while enjoying oysters, shrimp, crab<br />
cakes, po’ boys, and fresh salads. Casual,<br />
family-friendly atmosphere. Lunch and<br />
dinner daily.<br />
The George 128 S. Water St., 763-2052.<br />
Waterfront dining with a diverse selection<br />
of steak, pasta, salad and fresh seafood.<br />
Dock your boat at the only dock ‘n dine<br />
restaurant downtown. Lunch and dinner<br />
Tue-Sat., Sunday brunch.<br />
TAPAS<br />
Mariposa Tapas Bar 1502 S 3rd St,<br />
769-0763. Authentic Spanish tapas in<br />
an intimate atmosphere featuring an<br />
international wine list. Open brunch,<br />
lunch and dinner daily.<br />
The Fortunate Glass 29 S. Front St.,<br />
399-4292. A wine bar at heart, the focus<br />
is on wines from all regions, with 50 wines<br />
by the glass and 30+ craft beers. Serving a<br />
small menu of fine cheeses, Italian cured<br />
meats, and decadent desserts served.<br />
Dinner Tue-Sun.<br />
VEGAN<br />
The Green House 1427 Military Cutoff<br />
Rd., 679-4994. A vegan fine dining<br />
experience serving intentionally sourced<br />
fare. Open Wed-Sun for lunch and dinner.<br />
Panacea Brewing Co. 4107 Oleander<br />
Dr., 769-5591. Laid-back eatery<br />
serving plant-based Southern fare,<br />
plus kombucha, local beers and Sunday<br />
brunch. Open Wed-Sun for lunch<br />
and dinner.<br />
Sealevel City Vegan Diner 1015 S Kerr<br />
Ave., 833-7196. Low-key, locally owned<br />
restaurant offering a global menu with<br />
lots of vegetarian/vegan options. Open<br />
Tues-Sat for lunch and dinner.<br />
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