The Dockside Whale Guidebook
Food scene
This is a new foodie restaurant in downtown and a must visit for sure! Pro-Tip -- go at lunch and order from the coffee bar, sit where you want -- same Seabird amazing food but for about half what you'll pay for a so-so lunch elsewhere!
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Seabird
1 South Front StreetThis is a new foodie restaurant in downtown and a must visit for sure! Pro-Tip -- go at lunch and order from the coffee bar, sit where you want -- same Seabird amazing food but for about half what you'll pay for a so-so lunch elsewhere!
Best pizza in town and (quietly) owned and operated by Food Network's Vivian Howard.
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Benny's Big Time Pizzeria
206 Greenfield StBest pizza in town and (quietly) owned and operated by Food Network's Vivian Howard.
Insane interpretation of the grilled cheese, plus loaded fries and more. Great casual spot!
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CheeseSmith
624 South 17th StreetInsane interpretation of the grilled cheese, plus loaded fries and more. Great casual spot!
Mess Hall ILM
2136 Wrightsville AvenueBest Burger in Wilmington.
The Aloft coffee shop has THE MOST amazing fresh-baked bagels and croissants we've ever tried (globally!!) -- best kept secret in Wilmington.
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Aloft Wilmington at Coastline Center
501 Nutt StreetThe Aloft coffee shop has THE MOST amazing fresh-baked bagels and croissants we've ever tried (globally!!) -- best kept secret in Wilmington.
Best OMG brunch in town. Extremely limited seating so don't go late. Try anything with Chorizo in the menu ingredients.
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Savorez
402 Chestnut StBest OMG brunch in town. Extremely limited seating so don't go late. Try anything with Chorizo in the menu ingredients.
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Seahawk Inshore Charters
Sure, we're famous for off-shore fishing -- but there's no better way to spend a half day than inshore with Jeff or Christian.
https://www.seahawkinshorefishingcharters.com