We came in for their Appy hour (half off apps from 3-5pm daily) and had a nice time. We sat at the bar since that's where appy hour is offered and as people who aren't huge wine experts, we felt a little out of our element. We ordered a glass of wine that was really good and later found out they do wine tastings too. The food was what really brought us in and I'm so glad we came in. We ordered the Tuna Tower, Burrata, Brussels Sprouts and Nonni's Meatballs from the appy hour menu and every single dish was delicious. Everything was fresh and full of flavor. read more

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Wonderful lunch today at Bridgewater. The food was delicious and the presentation was simply beautiful. Tony took great care of us. We will be back for sure. read more

Service is really good. Everyone stops by the table to ask how you are doing. We wanted something laid back and relaxing and this was it. I didn't expect such a large menu. Everything we tried was good. Started with the meatballs...made fresh. My husband had the Big Dipper sandwich and it was delicious. My daughter and I had pasta. More onion than I would have liked but the ragu on the wild boar pasta was good. Forgot to get pictures of the dessert but it was a great end of the meal. They had strawberry shortcake (because strawberries are in season). Had real strawberries in the center. Don't miss the cookie skillet. Served hot and gooey and really good! They also have cocktails and local draft beer in addition to good wine. Glad to have a laid back place with good wine to just chill. read more

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I had a fantastic experience at the Bridgewater wines and dines this past Saturday, and it was entirely thanks to Tony. He wasn't just fast; he was genuinely attentive, making eye contact and smiling at every customer. I ordered an espresso martini first and then a margarita, and he perfectly crafted it with the right balance and presentation. His recommendations and passion for his craft are a big reason I'll be back. He even took the time to chat with me for a moment and make me feel welcome, which was a nice personal touch that elevated the entire experience. Such a cool little place and I definitely will be back! read more

Bridgewater Wines and Dines - Expresso Martini - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

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This was my first time trying Bridgewater with my family and it was AMAZING. We unfortunately did come in a little late but Jenna was our server and she was also AMAZING! She gave us some great recommendations on wine and food such as the Goat Cheese Fig Flatbread! LOVE! Can't wait to come back again! read more

Very very large wine selection! They do a fantastic job sorting each wine out and they are all reasonably priced. Along with having the full wine shop they also have a restaurant. The restaurants menu has something for everyone and all the items we had tasted great. The ciabatta bread they have is absolutely incredible. All their salad items were very fresh. The biggest downside was expect dinner to last quite a long time. It took forever to get a drink and water. Then the food took a very long time to receive. We had someone have to leave our dinner because it was taking too long. The servers were all super nice but everything took forever. So the food is great and so is the wine just make sure to plan your time accordingly. read more

Bridgewater Wines and Dines - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

Loved it. Great food, great wine selection. Server was training, but was excellent. Menu was not up to date, however. Two things we ordered were no longer available. Overall a very pleasant dinner, will return. read more

Bridgewater is the perfect mix of a restaurant and wine shop. The ambiance was warm and welcoming and gave the perfect vibe for a date or lunch/dinner with friends. Let's get into the food: - Nonna's meatballs- 10/10 I'm a meatball snob and these are some of the best I've had - Short rib burger- 10/10 the flavors were amazing and it was so juicy no sauce was needed - Asparagus in an Envelope- 11/10 I had no idea asparagus could be so delicious. The crazy part is they were so simply made with just salt and pepper; they come wrapped like they're in an envelope We also had the special drink which was a strawberry cosmo, an old fashion and a twist on a French 75 and all the drinks were amazing. I know their speciality is wine but the cocktails are great. The service was impeccable and all the servers were warm and very knowledgeable about the menu items. There is plenty of parking located in front of the restaurant. They also have a second location in Leland that I'm looking forward to trying! read more

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I hosted a birthday party at Bridgewater Wines & Dines and it was spectacular. The venue was perfect. In addition to an excellent wine selection, the bar has a liquor license & accommodated every guest's beverage request. The food was delicious & the buffet was a work of art. The owner was easy to work with & was hands on during the party. If you are looking to host a party of any kind please consider B W&D. Better yet treat yourself byenjoy lunch or dinner there. read more

Bridgewater Wines and Dines - Buffet - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

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I took my parents for an early lunch-it was delicious and we all really enjoyed our experience thanks to Tony-he took great care of us!

Husband/wife owned wine/beer store with a dining area. Restaurant reminds me of an indoor European cafe. Menu featured mainly flatbread and sandwiches and various other cafe styled food. Staff helpful but not very knowledgeable about menu options and dietary restrictions. Offered GF but wife still had a reaction to her food. I enjoyed my flatbread. Price exceeded the quality and quantity. Saw several wine flights being delivered and appearance was promising! Walked the store and found a broad selection of globally sourced and hand-selected wines. Great date night place for the older crowd if you're looking for the wine and lite-meal. read more

The ahi tuna tower was incredible, the wasabi sauce on the side was so good I want to put it in a bottle and take it home with me to put on everything. The goat cheese flatbread was the perfect balance of sweet and savory. My server, Scout, was incredibly friendly and even gave me some menu recommendations. The owner Dayna assisted with the drink choices and surprised me with a fantastic gin cocktail. The decor is gorgeous and the whole meal they were playing classics like Frank Sinatra. 10/10 experience and I will be making this a weekly spot. read more

I have been coming here for a few months! Love this place! Food is great. Service is amazing. My boyfriend and I only came back because of Dayna and her amazing positive energy!!! She is wonderful. We came for dinner tonight and learned she is no longer there. As much as we love this place we will not be back because she made our entire experience so enjoyable. read more

This wine shop has a lot of interesting wines. Some are priced well, some expensive. On certain days, I believe on Thursdays and Fridays, they have complimentary wine tasting of six different wines. I've done this twice now with friends. After our tastings, we would sit at the bar or a table and enjoy some of their foods. Once we shared the flatbreads; another time the small Charcuterie board; and ahi tuna. Everything has been excellent, although I think a few items are a little on the pricey side. It's a nice place to spend an hour or so. read more

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Was so looking forward to trying this place. I had heard wonderful things about the food and it super close to me. It is restaurant week this week so I called and made a reservation for 6:30 for a party of two . They send plenty of reminders about your reservation, and somehow they moved it up 15 minutes, but no big deal. We were greeted promptly and showed to our table. There were several other tables occupied and people at the bar. I had looked over the restaurant week menu and had decided upon the Citrus Encrusted Grouper with mandarin orange and basil risotto. Our server was Scout and she was pretty attentive, we were given menus and beverage order was taken. They do charge a corkage fee , $10.00 per bottle, she did suggest a tasty red blend to go with the dinner. We both ordered the grouper , I started with the Creamy Tomato Basil Bisque . Meanwhile it was trivia night , so we could join in the game while we waited for our dinners. We waited a short time and the first course came out . The soup looked nice and rich and smelled delicious. It had a nice chunky creamy texture and great flavor, it was warm , not hot . Dinner arrived shortly after we finished our first courses. When it arrived , I wasn't sure about it . First off the bowl was ice cold , the temperature that a salad would be served on- first mistake. And not sure what the non descriptive white sauce was on the top . The menu said nothing about it , it was very off putting and had very bland in taste. So what ever nice crunch the encrusted top would have was destroyed by this white sauce. The broccoli looked like it had been microwaved, there was no moisture on it at all . Only bonus point about it was it was hotter than the fish and risotto. The fish was way over done , in fact burned on the bottom . The fish was tough to eat, it was like eating rubber . The risotto has gelatinous- glue like , it was terrible . Very little orange flavor and there were green strands of basil? in it. The encrusted layer was thick- just like dipped in bread crumbs twice then fried. I was so disappointed, I had high hopes for a delicious dinner. The white sauce on top we discovered was a light lemon Alfredo sauce, it should have been left off, or maybe offered on the side. The soup was the winner of this dinner . I took dessert to go , still have not tried it . It was a little loud with the trivia happening . Maybe they do flatbreads and charcuterie boards well , but nothing more. I just tried my dessert - Bourbon Pecan Bar with vanilla bean gelato . Yikes I almost broke a tooth - it was the "edge of the pan brownie slice " , the crust was so hard. Nope , it's definitely not worth another trip. read more

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Atmosphere is impeccable. Wine is fabulous, Dayna the bartender is absolutely AMAZING! Check this place outtt, you will not regret it. read more

Bridgewater Wines and Dines - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

I went to the Porters Neck location last night. i got the Tuscan pasta and my friend got chicken piccata. Both were amazing!! Huge serving so I have enough for lunch today! Kudos to Chef Darren! read more

This place is super cute. We came for a lunch to catch up and visit. You pay a service charge for the wine since it is already at a low retail value. Make sure you ask which plates are small plates and which are not-so-small plates. We ended up with way too much food! Everything was so delicious. Definitely will come back! read more

Bridgewater Wines and Dines - Pretzel bites, hummus, pork nachos - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

Tonight my friend and I were fortunate enough for a reservation to not show up so we got a table. Phil was playing and he was very entertaining. This was my first time there and it won't be my last. I started with a glass of sparkling wine and the burrata appetizer. The burrata was served with thick slices of bread and basil pesto. My friend has the most delicious Riesling I ever tasted. Wines are priced very well and flights are available. The owner came over and sat with us. I really enjoyed getting to meet her and hearing the back story of how this came to be. For our entrees I had the crab cake on top of a salad and my friend has a flatbread with chicken and peaches. I really thought the crab cake was excellent and the flatbread was great, too. I would like to come back for Monday night music trivia. Really great experience. read more

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This store/ restaurant has been open for about three months. Their first location was in Leland and that is where they learned their business. This location has a larger inventory of wines from all over the world. I think it is the largest that I have seen, I am pretty sure it is larger than Costco's and Harris Teeters. They have a free wine tasting on Thursday, Friday and Saturday starting a 4PM, you get to taste 5 different wines. Each day is presented by a different wine distributor. Fifteen wines in one week, where else beside California are you going to find this. Now for the food, we can only speak of what I had at it was delicious. My wife had their Meatball which is listed under their "Small and Not so Small Plates" They were three meatballs aptly described as " not so tiny meatballs with house-made marinara sauce, a dallop of chilled ricotta, shaved parmesan, & fresh basil. The meal was the perfect size and she said it was delicious. I ordered the Reuben Flatbread which consisted of Swiss cheese, mozzarella cheese, corn beef, sauerkraut, finished with a special sauce & and sprinkled with caraway seeds. The special sauce didn't replace Thousand Island, but it was good. There were two pieces of flat bread, if it wasn't so good, I could have easily taken one home, but I ate both of them. For dessert I made a mistake that I am going to regret but it was too good to pass up. We ordered the Chocolate Fondue "warm fondue with dippers". The Chocolate is Belgium Chocolate, and it is creamy and delicious and definitely not on my diet, but I don't give a dam. If I die, I'll die happy. Before I finish this review, I have to say something about the service. It rivels he best I have seen in Wilmington. ALL the waitstaff are interested in seeing that you enjoy your meal. Our waitress, Brook, went beyond her requirements. When our desert came out it was missing the Don Nut Holes. Since we have never been there before, we would have never noticed it, but she did. Dipped in chocolate they were fantastic. It would have been a small enjoyment that I would have missed if it wasn't for her attention to detail. Everything considered, I'd give them six stars if I could. If you are visiting Wilmington, you have to put this location on your agenda for a Thursday, Friday, or Saturday evening. read more

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Been to both locations, Porters Neck and Leland (looking forward to your new Leland location later this year) and what a selection of generous portions of delicious apps, entrees and deserts..... The ambiance is what is needed for a really nice date night/special occasion & couple that with some very nice wines from all around the world. Owners Doug, incredibly knowledgeable of his wines and Susan of her culinary. Great food! read more

Fantastic local restaurant with great wines to drink or purchase and excellent food. This is a relatively small cozy restaurant but menu is extensive with delicious options. I like the tuna small plates and entrees. They are freshly prepared and just delicious. Highly recommend for the food, service and atmosphere! read more

First of all , the two people working that afternoon were amazingly welcoming and super friendly ! Important to have a great first impression, especially since my wife I have have only been living in Wilmington a few weeks. Or server, Eric , was so knowledgeable and kind, as well as a pleasure to be around. Food was great, my wife had a fish special and loved it and I had chicken piccata and it was delicious. Casual elegance at this place, very relaxing atmosphere that seems more like French/ Italian countryside vibe . Looking forward to returning soon. read more

What a delicious global menu and the best service in Wilmington! Stunning atmosphere! read more

Bridgewater Wines and Dines - This Unicorn Fish was incredible! - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

We live locally, so we received a promotion in the mail for Buy One Entree and get one FREE. All it says on the coupon is the following: Dine in only. One per customer, cannot be combined with any other offer or discount. Excludes events. Lesser value applies. Only valid in Porter Neck. Valid through July 31, 2024. We order one entree off the menu and the entree special of the night. When the check came we were told that we cannot use the coupon for the entree special of the night. The coupon does not state that it cannot be used for the special of the night. We paid the entire bill and walked away very angry and disappointed. The sad thing is we love the food, but people should not be misled,. It is the principle, and the owners should be ashamed. read more

Very good, food pretty good & ambiance is nice. Neat place for wine & dine. Service was pretty good, sometimes a little slow but overall an ok experience. A little expensive for the level of food quality. read more

Nice folks, good selection and two locations. Worth a visit. Have not tried the menu as of yet.

that's a $40 charcuterie board with 2 cheese's and shaved beef not what we expected for the money read more

Bridgewater Wines and Dines - charcuterie board - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

I really need to get better pictures next time I come here but every time I frequent this place it is for a couples or ladies night out and we just end up having such a good time, I forget all about taking pics. This has become my go to with my group of friends and a big part of that is the service and staff. Everyone is always so kind, quick with service, and recommendations; not to mention they do tastings! There have been a many of times that we go purely for the beverages BUT we have gotten food here a few times also and overall have been very happy. Their flatbreads are HUGE and come with two flatbreads, their appetizers and small plates can feed a whole table, and their skillet cookie is to die for. We are huge fans of the burrata and get it almost every time we go and I am waiting for the moment I take my toddler with us because they have a kids charcuterie board that is SOOO cute and has so many options that even if you have a picky eater, they are bound to find something they like on that platter. read more

Bridgewater Wines and Dines - Skillet cookie - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

The atmosphere is what you would expect if you were sitting in the middle of a package store. Very odd vibe to me. The food was ok at best. The flatbreads did not have nearly enough toppings. When I looked at the description of food I expected it to be fresh and full of flavor, both were a huge disappointment! I ordered a draft beer and it was barely cold. The service was great but I will not go back. read more

We have gone here several times now and love it every time! Love the charcuterie plates with all the choices and the presentation . My daughter really likes the Bridgewater chicken sandwich. The atmosphere is great and the fact that you can sit and munch on the charcuterie and visit without being rushed is a great night out. To finish it off make sure you try the Warm chocolate chunk skillet cookie. Yummmmmm! Check it out! read more

What delicious food and wine! Brooke, the supervisor who ended up also waiting on us tonight, was fantastic! She has that enviable quality of being able to combine professionalism and friendliness which makes for a fun dining experience! We highly recommend! read more

We used to love the menu at Bridgewater. Sadly they have removed many of our favorite food items. We have not visited for dinner due to this. Many of our friends are in similar positions. It is a shame as we love the wines. read more

First time here to dinner, been there to buy wine, great selections. Food was good, the flat reads were excellent, we ordered the charcuterie board for 4, the description sounded wonderful but when we received it the portions were so small it was for maybe 1 or 2 people at most. The One rock Sa!Ami was cut so thin you could see thru it, 4 slivers of Manchego cheese,and 4 pieces of Capitola along with a handful of olives and a few dried apricots and a few slices of very good bread. If you go stay away from the charcuterie board, could have been much much better for $50. read more

Dropped in to check out something new and was very pleased. Went on a Friday and they had free wine tasting. The woman serving the wine was very knowledgeable and we enjoyed our conversation with her while tasting the wines. We tried five and liked them all. We sat at the bar and the wait staff was very pleasant and attentive. We were able to taste some wines before ordering a glass. We also get the ahi tuna appetizer and two sandwiches-chicken and the roast beef. All were delicious! The seasoning on the chicken sandwich was very unique and paired well with the Brie and fig jam. We will definitely return. read more

Great place with delicious food, especially the crab cake, fig/goat cheese flat bread, and chicken/artichoke flat bread! Chloe and Erik provided excellent customer service. It was a busy night and both of them were especially cheerful, friendly, and helpful. read more