4.5 Just went for drinks/nightcap one night while staying there. Great bar and outside area, lovely views and plenty of heat lamps or fire pits with smaller intimate seating and areas for other groups. Beer and then the Salty Bean- espresso martini twist with bourbon. Very very good. Relaxing vibe and good service. Recommend whether staying there or not. read more

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We came across this on a stroll in Wilmington on a Sunday morning and glad we did! They had a gluten-free plant based bagel that was delicious. It came with sausage, eggs, cheese, spinach, and tomatoes. The honey lavender coffee was refreshing. upscale and various spacious seating inside. There's also a beautiful patio outside with cornhole, Adorandack chairs and sofas. read more

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Brilliant panoramic views of Wilmington and the river. Perfect weather and great drinks made the evening so memorable. Highly recommend the burger and truffle fries. Bring a date and relax!! Super clean, great staff and reasonable prices. read more

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We had a great experience. They were open late. The food was good. I had the scallops and they were excellent. It is a hotel restaurant, so guests came up. The ambiance was pretty casual. They could definitely make it a more upscale restaurant b/c the food is very elevated. read more

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Top floor bar and grill, with an expansive view, full bar and a short wine list. Service was very good, but the order didn't get to the kitchen. The server did catch it after awhile. The Lamb Lollipops had a good seasoning on them, were overcooked, but still tender. The Fregola accompaniment is excellent. The Truffle Parm Fries have good flavor, are wafer cut, but come with catsup. read more

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A View Rooftop Bistro is located on the 7th floor of the Aloft Hotel. It is open late and the first night I ate at the bar and the second visit I got to go. The to go order lacked condiments, utensils, and any napkins. So they need to improve in this area. I didn't even think to look as I assumed I'd have everything I'd need. I was also disappointed that they don't have iced tea available just Pepsi products and alcohol. The first night I ordered a salad as I wanted something light and enjoyed that very much. I would have dined at the restaurant again but the second visit I was watching a movie so decided just to get it to go. I ordered a burger ad sweet potato fries. I like that the hotel has a restaurant and will dine here again just buy my beverages elsewhere. read more

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Mocktail and view review only! Wow, what a place to watch a sunset on the river...perfect view from wherever you sit. Drinks were really tasty and just felt so relaxing being up there. Servers were so nice even though they were short staffed and hustling. If you want a low key place to grab a drink and some food, this is the place. read more

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A classy bar/restaurant located atop the Aloft Hotel along the waterfront in downtown Wilmington. We stopped here late on a Thursday night and enjoyed a wonderful dinner of turkey breast and steak. The food took longer than we anticipated but that was because everything is cooked to order and none of it is done in advance. It was well worth the wait and we will absolutely return here. read more

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Beautiful view and great service! Everything was delicious, however, we personally like our steak more seasoned. We highly recommend the fried green tomatoes and the potato wedges were amazing! read more

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Excellent drinks and dessert for an after dinner stop. Beautiful views and top end service! read more

aView - Smoked Old Fashioned and strawberry shortcake - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

Loved it! Great cocktails and excellent flatbread. Perfect view of the river and at sunset. Highly recommended!

AView is a stunner for sunset and drinks! It was slightly windy and chilly, but the staff was very accommodating and quickly lit the outdoor heaters for our comfort. read more

aView - Sunset over the Cape Fear River - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

Fantastic food! Fantastic Service! And a Fantastic View! This place is a absolute gem! The staff is very warm, friendly and attentive even when busy during sunset. The Brussel Sprout appetizer is the best Brussel Sprout I have ever put in my mouth! It's absolutely delicious and I highly recommend trying it, even if you don't like Brussel Sprouts! The steak sandwich was also perfectly seasoned, tender and packed with flavor! Lastly if you enjoy Ciders, they have a wonderful Blackberry Cider. The only thing againt this restaurant, is that they are the only place in the South that doesn't serve Sweet Tea. But with food, service and a View like this, I think that can be forgiven. Will definitely be back! read more

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I was staying at Aloft Wilmington for a conference. After arriving Sunday night, I walked down the hallway to aView. The view was amazing. The doors to the outside were open and letting in the fresh air. I sat at the bar and watched football. The bartender provided outstanding service and gave me the updates. The menu is limited to small items, sandwiches, and appetizers. The bar offers a good selection of beers. read more

This was a great choice for watching the drone show over the river. We enjoyed a beautiful sunset, the drone show, and excellent cocktails. I had the grilled turkey sandwich and it was filling and delicious. I especially liked the fries with their unique shape and texture. The servers were friendly and attentive. read more

If you want a great view of the Cape Fear River while dining this a great place to go. It's located on the rooftop of Aloft. The environment is very relaxed which was nice. You seat yourself, you have the option of covered indoor seating or outside, there were nice comfy couches and tables, so cute! The menu was simple, not a lot of options, but the options were great. Paul was the bartender and also our server. The place was busy, but Paul took care of us. We ordered an appetizer Brussel sprouts with pork belly, cranberries and feta cheese and two of the daily specials lollipop lamb chops came with couscous elote, absolutely delicious! We also had the 10oz. ribeye it came with mashed potatoes and broccolini, absolutely delicious! For dessert we had some type of layered lemon cake it was good. The experience was great, I would definitely recommend and I will definitely go back when we visit Wilmington again. read more

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Last minute decision to go up and check this place and we got there just before the rush and Phillip was our server and he was awesome (the Wife took the main ticket Phillip, we will be back to tip you lol) Our food was wonderful, drinks were wonderful and the VIEW, well is isnt not called "A View" for nothing, if you haven't been you need to go about an hour before the sunset. Just an all around wonderful evening and the weather was beautiful. read more

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We sat ourselves as suggested by the hostess. No service was provided to us the entire time we patiently waited at our table for more than 20 mins (with the entire restaurant being fairly unoccupied and not busy). Not an offer of water, a menu, nothing. Looks from staff but ignored by all. One waiter came to pick up their tip left from the prior patron and when asked for assistance they simply told us, "continue waiting". They quickly walked away to service other customers that had just seated well after us . Ignoring us like we didn't exist was the same action taken from all the waiters/waitresses who helped everyone but us. Being the only POC in the bar it was clear we were not welcome there. We got the message and quietly left. As out of towners that visit Wilmington often during the summer, we will never be back to this business to endure this type of non-service. All staff should be replaced but thank you for showing your true colors. Appreciate the transparency! Show me who you are and I'll make an informed decision from there. It can easily be assumed they would've tainted our food/drinks if they had actually serviced us so thank you for the avoidance. read more

Amazing river views, comfortable and stylish vibe, heaters and out of this world Parmesan truffle fries. Great service and eclectic custom cocktails. read more

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This hotel is one big inconvenience it says they have free WiFi that's a lie I tried all night to get it to connect it also says they have free breakfast that's a lie and it also says the rooms have a pull out couch and it does not I would never stay here or recommend it to any one at loft is a shity hotel read more

Anyone that spends time here is captivated by the atmosphere, views, outstanding/ skilled team, and the perfectly crafted food & beverages. read more

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My husband and I had a wonderful experience at A View. We went on a Sunday evening and it wasn't busy so we were able choose a lovely high top near the window, but still in the A/C. Our server Kirsten was so welcoming and attentive. They offered a cocktail menu, but they were able to make a regular margarita for me with some good tequila choices. My husband enjoyed the cheesesteak. I had the strawberry salad and it was perfect. Great date night location! We can't wait to go back again. read more

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This new restaurant is located on the 7th floor inside the new Aloft Hotel. The elevator you take to the bistro is further inside, take a left turn after you past the check-in desk. Parking might be tricky as some of my party was not able to park in the Aloft parking lot. I ended up parking a few blocks down at one of the street metered parking spots (free after 6:30 p.m. and free on Sundays). They opened an hour later than their usual opening time, because they had a photo shoot planned. So we started with an appetizer and drinks at the WXYZ bar, located on the first floor right when you walk through the entrance. We sat inside the bistro since it was a bit chilly outside. The setting is comfortable casual. It'll be nice to sit outside when it gets warmer to watch the sunset. There were no outdoor heat warmers during my visit. We tried the Roasted vegetable salad ($12), Bavette ($18), Quinoa sliders ($15), and Bison Sliders ($17). Everything was amazing! Way better than I could have hoped for. I loved the variety of vegetables in the Roasted vegetable salad, especially the pickled onions as well as the crunchiness of the sliced almonds. I liked that it had the perfect amount of salad dressing, not too little and not drenched. This salad was enough to share for 3-4 people as a side salad. The Bavette (flank steak) is listed in the "start off" section, but it was a meal size. The chimichurri sauce was delicious and had a hint of spiciness. The beef was cooked according to the chef's liking, which was about medium-well done. The beef was so tender. The Quinoa sliders was a great vegetarian dish. I would definitely get this again. I didn't get much of a strong shiitake mushroom flavor or too much of the Japanese barbecue sauce. The Bison Sliders had me at one bite. So much flavor! Definitely recommend if you like meat. The sliders came with your choice of either truffle parmesan fries or sweet potato fries. The truffle parmesan fries tasted way better than the sweet potato fries. I liked the different shape of the truffle parmesan fries, they were a long oval shaped thinly sliced and super crispy. Sadly, we didn't have any room for dessert. They had an interesting dessert special that night too, a butternut squash type of dessert, I think cheesecake. I'm already looking forward to my next visit! read more

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Nice place with a great view. Looking over the river, you can see in the direction of Cape Canaveral, making this a great place to have a drink and watch a rocket launch. read more

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Great vibe spot overlooking the water & great sunset views. Excellent old fashioned! Good selection of craft beers. Live music setting up as we were leaving. We only stayed for drinks this night. But menu & food we saw coming out looked great! Staff was attentive & on point! Good to see area heaters setup on a brisk fall evening too. Would recommend a spot in an unsuspecting spot of the three rooftop bars within a block. read more

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Looking for a good date night venue? Hubby and I wanted a drink with a view and boy did we get one. My first drink was a Purple Heart, recommended by our waitress Alexis! The drink was smooth with a punch of flavor, the effects of the dry ice made me feel like I was drinking a hocus-pocus Concoction. I asked Paul the bartender to surprise me with a margarita for my second drink. Let me tell you, this watermelon margarita tasted just like a true jolly rancher. I had to control my Urge not to just gulp it down. Sip Miranda Sip! The food menu was so appealing that we ordered the Crab Croquet! The dip was a mix between cocktail sauce and Bloody Mary goodness. Casey killed it! We finished our evening with a espresso martini, best I've ever had! The service was fantastic and the view is breathtaking! Do you and your date a favor and check this place out! read more

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Service was amazing and loved the view! The heaters made it nice and cozy. The food was so yummy and really hit the spot. We had the deviled eggs and turkey melt with fries. I also had the smoke show cocktail which if you like tequila you will love! read more

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A pretty good, but pricey menu. This menu is updated as of Fall 2024. It does change about every 6months! So hope this helps! read more

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View from the A View rooftop restaurant is great. Food and Drinks are delicious and service was legit. Would recommend and will be back! read more

Unique rooftop restaurant associated with the Aloft hotel. Great place for a sandwich and a drink. Amazing view of the Cape Fear River and downtown Wilmington. I tried the roasted turkey sliders. They were good. The fries were very good. The food is a 3 but the great setting adds a star. read more

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We went for just drinks and the music was kind of loud. We were seated at a wide table with couches on either side and you had to fully lean across the table to talk. We went in February so we didn't get to take advantage of the outdoor seating but would like to give it a second chance when warmer for the views. read more

Great view! Great food! Great service! Had friends in from out of state and celebrating a Birthday! It didn't disappoint! read more

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What a pleasant surprise, we were looking for a bar where we could get a few small plates for dinner. This bar is on the rooftop of the A Loft Hotel with indoor and outdoor seating. It was unseasonably cold so we just ventured outside for a quick look at the river. We chose to sit at the bar but there were sofa groupings, tables and a fireplace all creating a cozy setting. We ordered a martini and a glass of wine, the martini was expertly mixed and the red wine by the glass was delicious. Our small plates were oysters on the half shell served with a bread crumb topping, lightly cooked. The other dish we shared was crispy Brussel sprouts cooked with chunks of pork belly,goat cheese and balsamic vinaigrette,amazing! Our bartenders were attentive and very pleasant. Definitely coming back here next time we are in town. read more

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Excellent meal -- surprisingly good menu for a hotel rooftop restaurant! I would choose to eat here again if in the area. The spinach strawberry salad with added salmon was delicious. Add a side of sweet potato fries drizzled with honey for a little "not as healthy" option. Sunsets are beautiful from the deck! We Indoor seating too. read more

aView - Strawberry & spinach salad with salmon on top - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

I can't pinpoint any exact reason(s) as to why I just visited this bistro, located on the 7th floor of the Aloft Hotel in downtown, Wilmington, but I'm very happy I did. My wife and I made a quick date night on a Tuesday evening and walked into the bistro around 6:30p. The bar was very busy with only a couple of random bar stools available but there was some available seating in the dining space so we grabbed a spot, which we eventually moved from to a table, sat and waited for about a minute before Alexis came over and introduced herself. FOOD: We placed our order for truffle fries and the crab croquette plates, which we were told came with a side of house-made bloody mary cocktail sauce. Sounded pretty good to me. The truffle fries were awesome. Just the right amount of seasoning, crisp, hot and beautiful. What made these unique is how AVRB shaves their potato fries rather than cutting them into rectangular sticks. Loved them! The crab croquettes were packed full of lump and backfin crab, delivering a ton of meat in each bite. They were adequately sized, fried lightly and served with that sauce. Honestly, these croquettes need no sauce at all, IMO, but I still mixed it up with the dipping method and both ways were great. The cocktail sauce first delivers that classic bloody mary flavor, followed up with a familiar cocktail flavor you'd find when eating chilled shrimp and then the heat kicks. And it does kick so be careful how much you use or your mouth will be on fire, or you'll drown out the flavor of the crab entirely. I also had an excessive amount of side sauce left over after eating the croquette so I would make the recommendation of using just half of the amount delivered going forward, which would reduce some costs for the bistro. A little of this stuff goes a long way. All in all, this was great food and I'm looking forward to returning to try a full-on 4 course dinner with duck or lamb. SCORE: 4.5 STARS!! DRINKS: Purple Heart; Espresso Martini, Double Rye Old Fashioned; Watermelon margarita, all prepared by mixologist Paul and his crew. This man takes adult beveraging to the next level! I don't have near enough room to type it all out but just know that the old fashioned I had was the best I've ever tasted. The icing on the top for this drink is how there is a cedar wood disc charred and then placed on top of the glass, trapping the smoke inside, which then infuses into the liquid. Holy shit!!! I was hooked and just stared at the glass as I sipped. If Heaven had alcohol (which, I'm pretty sure there isn't), this would be the nectar produced by the burning bush. This drink, alone, is worthy of 6 stars!!! My wife said her cocktails were incredible and we capped off with the espresso martini that didn't taste alcoholic. Each drink was perfectly crafted into consumable art, smooth and impressed the shit out of me. Screw it...Yelp only allows 5 stars? These cocktails were all solid 5's or 6's. SCORE: 5.5 STARS!!! SERVICE: Impeccable. Alexis was awesome, Paul was educational + informative and Ken Weaver (sous chef) came out to see how everything was. Ken has been trained and worked in Michelin Star restaurants and, at only 29 years old, is slinging out some tasty vittles. Follow ups were timely, interactions were professional and I have zero recommendations for improvement. SCORE: 5 STARS!! OVERALL SCORE: Loved the food. In love with the cocktails. Loved the service and everything else about this rooftop bistro. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!! 5 STARS!! read more

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Great views, cocktails were super tasty. The basil one was the dream. Haven't tried the food yet but will go back for sure.

Rooftop bar at the Aloft with spectacular views of the river. Great service, yummy cocktails and food. Our favorites were the Purple Heart cocktail and crab croquettes with Bloody Mary sauce. read more

4.5 - staff is great, view is amazing. Food is solid. I like the new menu they did. Great underrated spot

Was down for a quick trip to Wilmington and staying at the analogy hotel so popped to the rooftop for a late dinner and drink. I got the bison sliders with truffle fries and a maple cinnamon old fashioned. It was all amazing. Topped it off with a banana chocolate peanut butter cheesecake. Will definitely be back. The view is the cherry on top! read more

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We spent a long weekend at the Aloft hotel, and spent a couple of evenings up at A View. We were very impressed with the food and drinks, and the staff is incredibly friendly and helpful. We had several cocktails - we both really enjoyed the maple old fashioned, and my husband liked the Mayan calendar (it's a little spicy for me!). We tried the cauliflower as an app, and it was delicious - it had a great herby sauce with it. For dinner, I had the salmon sliders, and my husband had the bison sliders - both were fabulous. We both had them with the Parmesan truffle fries. We had a couple of great servers, but we really enjoyed chatting with Landon. We also got a chance to meet the Chef de Cuisine, Ken, and he was great - he let us try the banana bread pudding, and it was amazing. I'm not even a big banana fan, but I'd eat it again. Highly recommend for great food, interesting drinks and great service. read more