Best meal we had in Wilmington. Saw they great reviews on Yelp and decided to give Ceviches a go - and we didn't regret it. Such a great atmosphere, large dining area (a LOT bigger than it looks from outside), well stocked bar with liquor and global beers, delicious food (the best part!). Accepts reservations - highly suggested during COVID restrictions. read more

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What a treat! In town for the NC 70.3 triathlon. Nervous. Hungry. My fiancé chose this restaurant & so glad he did. Kate is an amazing server: knowledgeable, friendly & helpful. Our ceviche was fresh, packed with the flavors that make ceviche so delicious! Shrimp skewers for me. Really wanted a cocktail but will have to wait till post race. Fiancé had corvina. Finished every bite! Super outdoor seating. Excellent menu. Remember to tip well. Everyone is working so hard. read more

Ceviche's - Shrimp skewers. Lots of flavor! - Seafood Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

Restaurant is top notch from the drinks to the dessert. Anything off of the menu is so fresh. It might seem like a hole in the wall , but the food is so fresh. read more

Fresh and delicious food. My daughter loved the empanadas. I tried the monkfish ceviche and it was perfect. We also got the tuna poke- the tuna was by far the best we had in NC. Service was pleasant and professional. We sat outside on one of the small tables by the door and they had a shade it was very pleasant. The deck and dining room both look cozy and relaxing . Will be back! read more

Best lunch I have had in a long time. Time to update another review to 5 stars. Stoped in today for a quick lunch on a cold and rainy afternoon and I definitely made the right choice! Being taco Tuesday I had no choice but to go with the two steak tacos and a side of coconut rice! Absolutely amazing. Don't know what kind of magic they preform to create that rice but holy cow it's addicting. Ordered a large order of the langostino ceviche and a side of yucca fries to go along with my tacos. The ceviches is super fresh and packed full of flavor. Definitely can't wait to come back might not wait a year this time. read more

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A great restaurant to visit with ur family and friends. Food & service is outstanding. read more

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The ceviche was great. But the star was the sea bass over Spanish rice. Fantastic. I love Spanish rice with olives and this was so flavorful. It took a while to get food etc so don't expect to rush. Outside seating is great. read more

Food and service is excellent - love the decor. Best food on island in our opinion. Fish cooked perfectly and the empanadas are the best we have ever had. Our first choice for dining in wrightsville! read more

If you are in Wilmington and looking for something different, you have to try Ceviche's. The service and the food were outstanding. read more

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Absolutely fresh ingredients. Lunch jerk shrimp taco was fantastic. Charming and relaxing environment. Definitely great service and a high recommendation to take time for a visit. read more

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The three salsa dish was excellent. Particularly loved the mango salsa. My wife had the tuna and it was very good. The coconut rice with the tuna was a great surprise. It was very good. Overall thumbs up!! read more

My husband and I visited for dinner and had a great experience. We started off with a round of mojitos, the watermelon basil for me and the Panamanian for him, and the seasonal guacamole. My round 2 drink was the blackberry smash, the drinks were good. For our entrees we ordered the ropa vieja and corvina a la plancha and for dessert it was the coconut cake. It was a tad pricey for what it was but it was tasty! Recommendations are recommended, just book online on OpenTable. read more

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Scrumptious Panamanian food!! Fun atmosphere & beautiful presentation! Great bar cocktails too! read more

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We had a wonderful dinner last weekend. Sat outside and all Of us enjoyed the food and drinks! The restaurant was slammed busy and the staff was really hustling! Thank you read more

Hate to say this... but, was not impressed at all with the food... (Couldn't believe Guy Fieri recommended this place?). Went with my daughters when visiting, and we sat outside since it was full indoors and we didn't have a reservation. Our waitress was very kind and we ordered the sancocho (a typical chicken broth type soup with root veggies) - it was COLD and pretty bland. The waitress heated it up and then it was better, but it was fairly tasteless. We ordered the fish ceviche and it was (hate to say) awful! Fish was very fresh but it was very "limey" that the overriding flavor was only citrus and more lime. Maybe we're spoiled with the numerous ceviche restaurants in Miami (where we live), but this was NOT Diners, Drives-Ins and Dives stature!! The best thing we had was the arugula salad with parmesan and roasted garbanzos... that was yummy! Sorry... wish I could endorse Guy... but can't! read more

Made reservations at this restaurant when a colleague and I were coming into town for a work conference. Another colleague wanted to join us so I called the restaurant to see if they could squeeze her in and they kindly accommodated us. Small but vibrant restaurant. We were seated at a high top in the bar area. I ordered a Laura's Lemonade because I liked that $1 from each drink went to an environmental non profit. Waiter kept us hydrated with a carafe of water on our table. The menu was extensive but at a place called Ceviche's of course I had to go with the ceviche. I thought about the sampler but ended up going with the corvina at the waiter's suggestion. It was absolutely fabulous. The entree of the day, a tuna dish, also sounded fabulous but I had to go with the ceviche. My colleague has a tree nut allergy and our waiter was very knowledgeable about that. I would love to go back here and try more items. read more

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What a disappointment! Overcooked fish in lime juice is not ceviche, the fish was chewy and the presentation was terrible, the reviews here has no clue was good seafood for sure. They should hired competent people in the kitchen it's a shame bc the only good thing about the place was the deco. read more

Ceviche's - "Ceviche" - Seafood Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

Amazing!!! Food, service, drinks the list goes on. We almost didn't come here because we weren't as wowed by the other reviews but you have to try this place. It is so unique and everything on the menu is so great. Our waitress Bailey was so sweet and attentive. read more

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Visiting Wilmington, my family & I were incredibly impressed with Ceviche's! We had a reservation and were seated right away when we arrived. I started off with sangria, which was delicious! It was made with spiced rum, and had hints of vanilla. Our table placed an order for guacamole and the standard ceviche to share. I tried the guac- which was amazing! The chips were thick and crispy-salty. For my entree I ordered the frijoles y arroz, which was excellent. Seasoned black beans (you're given a choice between black and pinto) with coconut rice, served with fried plantains, avocado, and pico de gallo. It was a huge serving, and I was able to take 1/2 home for leftovers. Everyone else loved their dishes as well! My mom went to high school in Panama and attested that the food is authentic. Note that the parking lot is very limited, and we found a spot in a shopping area next to the restaurant read more

Loved it here! Perfect spot to eat on your way to/from Wrightsville Beach. There's a lot out front but not a lot of spaces. We had the yucca fries (excellent), small corvina ceviche (perfect for 2 ppl for an app) and rice + beans (frijoles y arroz). The lunch option is a nice one too. They said it's a smaller portion than dinner for a lower price but the portion was still huge. Would love to go back one day! read more

i really hope before i ascend to the cosmos that those coconut shrimp flash before my eyes WOW!, PHENOMENAL, MIRACULOUS, AND FANTASTIC were the only words i said the entire dinner read more

Still love this place. Came to celebrate my SIL's birthday and were seated on their shaded expanded patio. We went almost full fish ordering the tuna app, a full ceviche mixto (my least favorite, but other's fav, it has a kick of horseradish), the mano ceviche (my second favorite) as well as the lagostine in coconut (the BEST IMO). We also got two orders of the chorizo and goat cheese empanadas. The creaminess of the goat cheese perfectly offsets the spiciness of the chorizo, this empanada is excellent. My spicy marg was just ok, but it was an off menu order, and they did their best to accommodate (flavored margs are always best when the flavor comes from the simple syrup, which requires steeping). For birthday dessert, we got the funnel cake guys and the mousse. The chocolate mouse reminded us of the fudgey layer you can get on some cakes, it went with the funnel cakes perfectly but on it's own was far too thick and far too rich to be called a mousse. All in all ceviches continues to be my favorite restaurant in Wilmington and a must stop every time I"m in town. read more

Meh. This place is ALRIGHT. And I mean alright. Not great. Not terrible. Just alright. After getting rave reviews and looking on here we decided to try it. The chicken and rice I could've made myself and it was such small portions for the price. We got a soup, salad, and chicken and rice with a beer and one other drink. A whopping 100 dollar tab. Yeah no. Like I said not terrible just not worth the hype or inflated pricing. read more

Ceviches has become one of my top 5 favorite places in Wilmington to eat. Their appetizer of salsas and Guac are the perfect starter for your meals. All fresh and made in house. The cocktails never disappoint and this time around we tried some paella along with our empanadas and were not disappointed. read more

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The empanadas are the closest we've tasted to those we fell in love with at the food markets in Barcelona. The ceviches are perfectly healthy and delicious. Super close to the beach and worth the walk or short drive. A great find...we'll be back! read more

Food was fresh and delicious. Nice menu ...something for everyone. Fish was fresh and Service was great got busy around 12:30

Great food and amazing drinks I enjoyed the staff and my whole experience there. The restaurant itself is clean and good lighting read more

So fresh and tasty! It's a cute little restaurant with amazing food and drinks. Chips are thick and crunchy. Tuna was citrusy and flavorful. Best empanadas I have had. Must visit:) GET the JERK SHRIMP skewers! The flavors are on point! read more

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My friend and I stopped in here because of the great reviews on Yelp. I'm so glad we did! It has a tropical feel from the moment you walk in. We sat at the bar and enjoyed a very refreshing mojito. We wanted to try a few different things. We started with two salsas, the corn and the pineapple. The corn salsa was a nice smoky taste. It would have made a nice side dish. The pineapple salsa was more traditional in texture. It was delicious!! We then ordered the mixed ceviche. It had shrimp, scallops and tomatoes. We shared this but I really wanted it all to myself. The atmosphere was welcoming. The staff was attentive. The food was ready quickly. The taste was delicious!! We will be back!! I meant to buy a t shirt. read more

A long, long time ago I worked as a server at a really good Cuban restaurant. I was super excited about Ceviche's because the menu had similar vibes (but Panamanian). The interior of this restaurant is beautifully decorated, more than what you'd expect from the outside for sure, the ambiance would be great for a date night or a celebration. Since we went for lunch, we decided to share their special and the Ropa Vieja. The special for the day was a chipotle tuna on a tostada, and it was so so good. The amount of tuna that it came with was really ample (which was nice to see cause sometimes when you order Tuna it can be a small portion). We also ordered a side of their seasonal guacamole to share, and that was really yummy too, it had mangoes so it was sweet and creamy. The surprising win for the lunch was actually the side of maduros (sweet plantains) that came with the Ropa Vieja. They were savory and crispy on the outside, and tender on the inside. I go a little cray cray for a good plantain so was excited that these were so good. Excited to go back again in the future. Definitely order a tostada or ceviche if it's on the menu and a side of plantains. Can't go wrong! read more

A very good experience overall! We started with El Quatro, and we absolutely loved two of the four ceviches. Both the corvina and the mango mahi were perfectly balanced, with a bit of acidity, sweetness, and spice. For the mango mahi, the jalapeño and the onion were the distinguishing flavors, while in the corvina, the cilantro and the onion shined. We also enjoyed the mixto ceviche, and it allowed the shrimp and bay scallops to share the spotlight. We thought the langoustina de coco was a bit too overpowered by the coconut; while we could see what they were trying to do, there was so much sweetness that we could hardly discern any other flavor. Next, we tried the sancocho with a side of coconut rice, and it was really good soup. The various starches (potato/yucca/plantains/corn) really complemented each other, and it still managed to retain that lighter feel (likely due to the cilantro broth), helping to prepare us for the main dish. Coconut rice is typically too sweet for my palate, but I didn't feel that at all here. For our main dish, we ordered the blackened scallops and slow roasted pork belly dish. Overall, there were a lot of flavors in this dish. While each flavor was quite good, I am not sure they really belonged together, as at times, I thought they were dueling for attention. The pork belly had a bit of a bite, but not so much that it was tough. It was on the saltier side, so I preferred to have it with my cilantro mashed potatoes. I ate the scallops entirely on their own, as they would have otherwise been overpowered by the other dish components. Lastly, I do want to make a small plug for the cocktails. As a special, they had the "all rye all rye all rye," and it had a very nice balance of rye whisky, lemonade and blueberry juice. Definitely worth at least one trip! read more

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I really love the atmosphere and food here. This is not my favorite type of foods (I do love ceviche) but you are transported to another place in the world when you come here. I have dined here many times and it usually on a wait or reservations only. Today we got right in for lunch. Do not expect that during the summer time. They are a few different dining sections. We sat in the main dining room ( which is not very big). My son started with the chips and salsa which are $5.00. I do not know if that are unlimited. The salsa is a super fresh chunky pico consistency. I had the blackened corvina tacos with coconut rice. The rice was almost better than the tacos. My son had the Ropa Vieja which he liked very much. Service was good, too. Very cute place! read more

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I have been craving this place for YEARS since the owner Hunter opened it. He and I served in the Army together and he started this business as his next chapter at serving people. We got the ceviche sampler platter and two orders of empanada's. Both were absolutely AMAZING, and well worth the wait. The ceviche was all fresh and flavorful. I loved the sea bass ceviche the best, although all of them were very tasteful. We had the in-house made chips with it as well as their beef empanadas and chicken. The crust on those was very tasty and we loved the included sauces. Can't remember a lot about the ingredients as I spent the majority of my time catching up with Hunter, and devouring food. The setting once inside the rum bar was nice and very authentic looking. We sat at the custom made bar and really enjoyed our time there. We will definitely return and soon, so that we can try some more food. read more

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Be sure to book a reservation unless you want to wait a long time even on a Thursday! We booked and came back Friday at 5:00. We sat in the charming covered and enclosed patio. Loved the ambience. Ordered drinks. Mine was a Masonboro Mule and hubby had Panamanian Mojito. They were very delicious. Mine was mixed perfectly. We ordered the coconut shrimp as an appetizer. Very tasty. read more

We've been coming to ceviches every summer since they opened. We got the ceviche sampler, pollo con arroz and the tuna. All were great. We did pick up this time and unfortunately our orders were mixed up and out order was given to someone else. Just a minor inconvenience but the reason I mention it is because of the way it was handled. The chef recooked our food and the hostess team generously took care of the bill. We'll be back! read more

Such great food in a cozy, welcoming atmosphere! We had the guacamole trio, ceviche and scallops and pork belly. Everything was delicious! The portions were generous. The homemade chips alone are worth the price. The server was friendly and knowledgeable. Highly recommend! read more

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i went here over the summer and i still think about it till this day, the food was delicious, k absolutely enjoyed the watermelon salad they had, first time trying Panamanian food and it was absolutely delicious read more

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Amazing food and cocktails! I get the always amazing - ropa vieja. The empanadas are terrific as well. read more

Ceviche's - Ropa Vieja - Seafood Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

The best restaurant in Wilmington! I recently visited Ceviches with a group of friends for a girls night out. We loved the decor and feel of the whole place! The staff was kind, attentive, and very knowledgeable about the menu items and drinks. I ordered Blackened Scallops & Slow Roasted Pork Belly, but subbed the scallops for shrimp. It was delicious! Mind blowing GOOD! I also had the Sea Love Margarita - amazing!!! I can't recommend this place enough! I can't wait to go back! read more

Ceviche's - Blackened Scallops (subbed Shrimp) & Slow Roasted Pork Belly - Seafood Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

I was visiting NC over the holidays and came to dine at Ceviche's and WOW I cannot wait to come back! We slipped in right at 5 pm because we didn't have a reservation and I would definitely recommend booking a reservation in advance! The restaurant has indoor and outdoor seating available and is pretty spacious. The food was unbelievably good - ALL OF IT! I really enjoyed this meal, it was probably my favorite during our entire trip. The seafood is so fresh and the amount of food that comes with each dish will definitely fill you up! I HIGHLY recommend trying Ceviche's if you haven't yet. read more

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