Highest-rated fine dining restaurants in the Wilmington area by diners

#30. Shark Bar and Kitchen

- Rating: 4.2/5 (496 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 13 East Salisbury St. Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina
- Categories: Seafood, Burgers, Bars
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#29. Origins Food and Drink

- Rating: 4.2/5 (81 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 102 Autumn Hall Drive Unit 120 Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: Seafood, Salad, Pasta Shops
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#28. Tandoori Bites

- Rating: 4.2/5 (239 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1620 South College Road Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: Indian
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#27. Indochine

- Rating: 4.2/5 (1802 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7 Wayne Drive Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Thai, Wine Bars
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#26. CAVA

- Rating: 4.3/5 (86 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1011 International Drive Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: Salad, Mediterranean
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#25. Benny's Big Time Pizzeria

- Rating: 4.3/5 (429 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 206 Greenfield St. Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
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#24. Floriana

- Rating: 4.3/5 (212 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 2 Market St. Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: Bars, Italian
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#23. Ida Thai Cuisine

- Rating: 4.3/5 (281 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5924 Carolina Beach Road Ste 170 Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: Thai
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#22. Dram Yard

- Rating: 4.3/5 (164 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 101 South 2nd St. Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: New American, Southern, Cocktail Bars
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#21. Catch Restaurant

- Rating: 4.3/5 (364 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 6623 Market St. Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: Seafood, Salad, Cocktail Bars
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#20. Michael's on the Waterfront

- Rating: 4.3/5 (188 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5 South Water St. Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: Seafood, New American
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#19. manna

- Rating: 4.3/5 (273 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 123 Princess St. Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: New American, Bars
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#18. JohnnyLukes KitchenBar

- Rating: 4.3/5 (534 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5500 Market St. Ste 130 Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: New American, Diners, Bars
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#17. Quanto Basta

- Rating: 4.4/5 (155 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 107 North 2nd St. Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: Italian, Venues & Event Spaces, Wine Bars
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#16. Blue Surf Cafe

- Rating: 4.4/5 (594 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 250 Racine Drive Ste 1 Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: Cafes, Sandwiches, New American
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#15. Cafe Chinois

- Rating: 4.4/5 (89 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3710 South College Road Ste 123 Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Vietnamese, Thai
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#14. Little Dipper Fondue

- Rating: 4.4/5 (294 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 138 South Front St. Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: Fondue
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#13. Kyoto Asian Grille

- Rating: 4.4/5 (160 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4102 Market St. Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Japanese, Thai
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#12. PinPoint Restaurant

- Rating: 4.4/5 (390 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 114 Market St. Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: New American, Seafood, Cocktail Bars
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#11. Copper Penny

- Rating: 4.4/5 (1312 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 109 Chestnut St. Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: American, Sandwiches, Pubs
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#10. Cape Fear Seafood Company

- Rating: 4.4/5 (797 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5226 South College Road Ste 5 Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: Seafood, American, Bars
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#9. Seaview Crab Company - Midtown

- Rating: 4.5/5 (64 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1515 Marstellar St. Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: Seafood Markets, Seafood
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#8. Sealevel City Vegan Diner

- Rating: 4.5/5 (266 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1015 South Kerr Ave. Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: Gluten-Free, Vegetarian, Vegan
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#7. Caprice Bistro

- Rating: 4.5/5 (374 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 10 Market St. Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: French
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#6. Jerry's

- Rating: 4.5/5 (115 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 7220 Wrightsville Ave. Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: New American
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#5. Ceviche's

- Rating: 4.5/5 (691 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7210 Wrightsville Ave. Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: Seafood, Latin American, Caribbean
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#4. The Green House Restaurant

- Rating: 4.6/5 (81 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1427 Military Cutoff Road Unit 106 Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: Vegan, Vegetarian
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#3. On Thyme Restaurant

- Rating: 4.7/5 (114 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 918 Castle St. Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: Seafood, Tacos, Burgers
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#2. Savorez

- Rating: 4.7/5 (629 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 402 Chestnut St. Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: Latin American, Seafood, Breakfast & Brunch
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#1. The Maine Lobster Roll Company

- Rating: 4.8/5 (167 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5202 Carolina Beach Road Ste 6 Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: Seafood, American, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 319 metros.

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