Region > Downtown

Downtown Wilmington, NC, is bordered on the West by the Cape Fear River. One of Downtown Wilmington’s main attractions is the Historic District, with it century old homes, lovingly preserved. Here you find horse drawn carriage rides, wonderful restaurants, museums and unique shopping. To the North is the downtown campus of Cape Fear College and Wilmington’s brand new Convention Center. There is a lot to explore downtown.

Wilmington Craft Breweries and Brew Pubs

Here they are the essential and complete list of local craft breweries in Wilmington, NC.

Edward Teach Brewing
Ph: (910) 523-5401

PinPoint-A Coastal Community Restaurant

Chef Dean Neff and Jeff Duckworth has brought to Wilmington a restaurant worthy of the title fine dining. Elegant and artisan meals prepared with fresh, local ingredients are the hallmark of PinPoint, a coastal community dining experience.

114 Market Street
Ph: 910-769-2972

The Little Dipper Fondue Restaurant

Visit one of Open Table’s top 100 restaurants in the US and Encore Magazines pick for best place for a first date. Little Dipper says it all—tasty portions prepared just for you to dip into awesome sauces that melt in your mouth. You must experience the romance of The Little Dipper.

138 S Front Street
Ph: 910-251-0433

The Husk Sports Bar And Gathering Place

The Husk is a comfortable drinking establishment on Front Street in the Central Historic District, downtown Wilmington, NC.

31 South Front Street
Ph: 910-763-4950

YoSake Sushi Lounge and Pan-Asian Cuisine

YoSake features the finest handrolled, fresh made sushi along with a full pan-Asian menu served amid a fabulous Tokyo Vogue décor.

33 South Front Street
Ph: 910-763-3172

Slice Of Life Pizzeria And Pub

The hand-made and hand-tossed Slice pizza is cooked with fresh ingredients and purified water to make a flavorful crispy crust that customers have come to crave. But Slice of Life also offers other tasty menu items, like nachos, tacos, chicken wings, soups and even subs.

125 Market Street
Ph: 910.251.9444

Ruth's Chris Steak House

Ruth’s Chris Steak House is internationally renowned for its unbeatable USDA Prime steak. Experience the sensation of dining at Ruth’s Chris and treat yourself and your special guests to an unforgettable dining experience.

301 North Water Street , Hilton Hotel Riverside
Ph: 910.343.1818
Fax: 910.343.1418

Italian Gourmet Market And Coffee Shoppe

Wilmington’s source for Italian products and food specialties, as well as gourmet coffees to enjoy in the Coffee Shoppe or take home.

22 South Front Street
Ph: 910.362.0004

Capricho Mexican Eatery — 215 Princess St  •  Ph: (910) 765-1167

Manna Restaurant-New American Cuisine —  123 Princess Street  •  Ph: 910-763-5252

Chops Deli-A Delicatessen — 130 N Front Street

The Greeks Mediterranean Deli & Market — 124 Princess St  •  Ph: 910-343-6933

Pilot House Restaurant — 2 Ann Street  •  Ph: 910-343-0200

Dock Street Oyster Bar — 12 Dock St  •  Ph: 910-762-2827

Fat Tony's Italian Restaurant — 131 N Front Street  •  Ph: 910-343-8881

Chops Deli — 130 North Front Street  •  Ph: 910.399.6503

Fat Tony's Italian Pub — 131 N. Front St.  •  Ph: 910.343-8881

Elijah's — 2 Ann St.  •  Ph: 910.343.1448

Circa 1922 — 8 N. Front St.  •  Ph: 910.762-1922