Downtown things to do:

Restaurants

Seabird

1 S Front St, Wilmington, NC 28401

Seafood restaurant serving oysters, fish, breakfast & cocktails amid a retro, white-tiled interior.

Elijah's

2 Ann St

Veteran for seafood-heavy American fare in a relaxed space with maritime decor & a waterfront deck.

The Basics

319 N Front St,

Creative spins on traditional Southern cuisine served in a homey, brick-walled bistro setting.

The Copper Penny

109 Chestnut St

Delicious Bar food set in an energetic saloon

Manna

123 Princess St

Seasonal New American fare in posh, romantic environs, plus craft cocktails & extensive wine list.

Bars and Breweries

Satellite

120 Greenfield St

Carefully-restored tavern with exposed brick walls, funky decor, a cool vibe & weekend music.

Flytrap Brewery

319 Walnut St

Neighborhood brewery located in the Brooklyn Arts District of Historic Downtown Wilmington.

Front Street Brewery

9 N Front St

Microbrewery offering house beers & upgraded pub grub, plus daily tours of the brewery.

Gazebo Bar

101 S 2nd St, Wilmington, NC 28401

Adorable outside bar with plenty of seating- unique charleston type vibe

Palate

1007 N 4th St, Wilmington, NC 28401

Smaller bar specializing in Beer and Wine with a cute outside area

Concorde Coffee Shop and Espresso Bar

Shopping

Front Street has several shops and boutiques that are locally owned

Castle Street/Cargo District

Beach things to do:

Restaurants

Ceviches

7210 Wrightsville Ave

Buzzy Panamanian cafe offering Latin-inspired fare & tropical drinks in a relaxed, vibrant setting.

Oceanic

703 S Lumina Ave

High-end seafood spot offering outdoor dining on the rebuilt historic Crystal Pier.

Blue Water

4 Marina St

Seafood & steaks headline the menu at this waterfront venue with a large patio & live music.

Tower 7

4 N Lumina Ave

Fish tacos & more Baja-inspired Mexican fare plus flavored margaritas in a buzzy space by the beach.

Shopping

Mayfaire

6835 Conservation Way

Lumina Station

1900 Eastwood Rd

The Forum

1125 Military Cutoff Rd

Bars

The Palm Room

11 E Salisbury St, Wrightsville Beach

Lagerheads

35 N Lumina Ave, Wrightsville Beach

Jerry Allen’s

38 North Lumina Avenue, Wrightsville Beach