Male waiter...Not welcoming, did not ask us what do want to drink pretty much we will not return nor recommend to anyone Lunch for three at $90 with no alcohol you would think service should good. Shameful Ambiance is nothing special or there is none. Good luck. read more

I went here for a business dinner with a colleague and spouse. The atmosphere was tavern-like and cozy. Server was amazing. Busser a bit overzealous.. make sure to hold on to your plates and drinks if you're not ready to part with then haha. He had empanadas (double order), she had been craving the Ropa Vieja and I just wanted Ceviche. Started with 2 cocktails and a beer. Very nice. I got a Shrimp appetizer size ceviche. It was awesome !! Intrigued I ordered the sampler for my main course. All great, but that shrimp with coconut milk is to die for. Next time I'll just have two big bowls of that. Very nice. Definitely go back next time through... read more

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The ceviche was a little disappointing. We got the quatro sampler- the sea bass was the best, the others were a little tough and chewy and didn't taste fresh. The classic guac was good but the salsa was bland and the tomatoes definitely weren't ripe. The poke bowl was fresh and flavorful though a tad small. The sauce on the brussel sprouts was tasty but the sprouts weren't quite as crisp as I prefer. The wine list was decent and I enjoyed the albarino on the menu. Very nice ambiance any the wait staff was pleasant (though our meal seemed a tad rushed as we had a 6 pm reservation and they clearly wanted to turn our table for the next seating). read more

Awesome dinner! Everything was amazing, absolutely no complaints. We were celebrating a birthday! Waiter was great!! read more

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Nice spot in Wrightsville! Meals were good but definitely pricey for the environment. Felt pretty cramped but the service was decent. Would definitely go back to try some of their other ceviches and get the Brussels sprouts again! read more

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Food was great. Waiter...not so much. Seemed like he hated working there not to mention the restaurant just opened and they placed us in the back. THERE WAS NO ONE THERE. Seating in the back was awful. Windows were very dirty and flies everywhere. read more

One of my most anticipated restaraunt visits after seeing it on triple D. I commented to my wife without even realizing we'd be in the area 2 weeks later that the chef was one of the best I'd ever seen in the show. No issues being seated as a party of 5 with reservations during a rainy and cold day, that's why I assume the restaraunt was empty. The ceviche was on the watery side (likely the bottom of the batch?) and the chips were inconsistent, with some loaded with salt and some bare. Portions are small for the price. I left hungry. Arroz con Pollo was good but the rice was way under, not paella pan under in a good way but straight up hard. To my detriment, I didn't complain and finished it anyway. The cabbage slaw was pretty dry but flavored well, I wish it had wilted a touch. My vegetarian parents found exactly what they wanted. As did my low carb wife. Everyone felt the food was pretty decent. Server was fine, service was good. We were happy they remembered it was my mother's birthday. I'd go back and try different things and I think expectations were too high on my end. I will try again because I really want that chef/owner to cook for me (I don't think he was there during our visit) read more

Ceviche's - Arroz con Pollo. - Seafood Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

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Ceviches is one of our go to restaurants when in Wilmington. They are always hopping and the staff is always smiling! Their food and drinks are fantastic, you really cannot go wrong with anything you order. I really enjoy trying something new from the menu every time we visit. Ceviches is truly a gem in Wilmington and I highly recommend them! read more

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This is my favorite restaurant in all of Wilmington, NC. The atmosphere, employees, food, and drink are all amazing. My go to order is the the skinny, spicy margarita to drink and accompany this with the shrimp skewers in a yellow curry with coconut rice and veggies. Truly my favorite combo here! If you're feeling up to it, the coconut cake for dessert is incredible. I've eaten here by myself, with friends, and family. The environment is for everyone. read more

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Excellent food service and ambiance! We had the guac, ceviche sampler and the seabass - all were exceptional. We were too hungry to take pics so just take our word for it! Get the traditional guac and not the goat cheese one....unless you want a creamier style guac.... Service was excellent / our server Hinsdale is a true pro and did everything right from the greeting to checking in with us many times - to providing the check promptly. I now know why this place was fully booked on a Monday night in November!! read more

Great vibe. Love all the decor even in the restroom. Salsa was more of a pico de gallo. Had a good taste. I will say for the salsa and ceviche they should provide enough chips for the amount of food. But they did bring additional chips when we needed it. The empanadas were good. Beef was definitely better than chicken as it had a lot more flavor. The waitress was friendly and offered suggestions on the menu. read more

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We live in Raleigh, were in Wilmington for an evening, and found Ceviche's on Resy. Could not have asked for a better dining experience. The evening started with the hostess assisting us with a great table. Our server was one of the best I've had in years of dining. It's like he was reading my mind. He made great suggestions, anticipated what was needed before we asked, and had a genuine care that the dinner and that evening was great. And the food. If everything thing else was bad, we would still return for the food! Anytime we are back in town, there will never be another decision on where to eat in Wilmington. Ceviche's it is... read more

Cool little restaurant! We just got into Wilmington and thought we would go grab a bite close to our hotel. We didn't want anything real heavy so tried their soups and loved them both. I had never tried the Sancocho soup but it was amazing! We also split a black bean empanada and loved it. Got the Ancho Pot De Crème dessert to go and ate it at the hotel. It was fabulous! Parking is a bit wonky, but well worth it. read more

Food, service & the venue are always AMAZING!! We'll be there again in 4 days! Stay tuned!

Great service and food! Highly recommend there is something interesting for anyone in your group. My daughter is vegan and she found many items she enjoyed. read more

Beautiful decor, friendly, competent service and delicious food! We shared the ceviche sampler. Each variety was distinct, fresh and great! I also had the watermelon salad, and we shared the beignets for dessert. I wish they were in my hometown! read more

Ceviche's - Ceviche sampler (small one) - Seafood Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

We really enjoyed everything we tried here - it was very fresh and full of flavor! We would definitely come back.

I finally go to try this place! I went with a friend at the end of November. We sat at a high table. Loved the interior. We ordered the salsa trio sampler; and two different ceviche's (small portions versus the large). Everything was excellent. Next time, I'll skip the salsas, as all three dishes had chips. Too much. Maybe the empanadas. Friendly service, although the young waitress never brought my friend's soda, even though she asked twice. read more

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Pretty disappointing takeout meal, after seeing lots of good reviews and recommendations. In fact inspired me to finally create my own yelp account, rather than just using a friend's and never writing reviews, to add my vote. Seafood was overcooked in the ceviche sampler. Guac was "worse than Chipotle." Ropa vieja and coconut shrimp were fine, not all that enjoyable. read more

First time at Ceviche's on a recommendation from a friend. We enjoyed the ambiance and especially the food. Overall, was really good. Just a really neat place to meet friends to eat and have drinks. read more

We dined here on a Friday night. We didn't have a reservation but we were sat quickly. We ordered the ceviche and guacamole for an appetizer. The ceviche was a fresh cut of fish but very heavy on the lime flavor. The guacamole was good, again heavy on the lime. I ordered the blackened tuna dish & it was a fresh cut of fish. It comes with A LOT of brussel sprouts. I almost wish they gave you half the amount of sprouts & another side instead of so many sprouts. My husband got the pork belly & scallops and loved it. He said the scallops were very tender & the pork belly was cooked perfectly. Overall, the food was good. Our waitress was nice & attentive. The restaurant is cute & quaint. It was a bit cold inside, so bring a jacket. The parking lot is small but it was easy for us to find a spot. We'd come back! read more

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Oh my goodness!!! I travel to Wilmington a lot and I have always wanted to try Ceviche's. I am so glad I did. I love everything about this wonderful place. Vibe, Staff... Food is outstanding. Place is bigger than you think. Make a reservation and thank me later. I will be a regular now. read more

First time here, and it was a huge disappointment, especially since it was our anniversary. We're locals, not tourists, and had a 5:30 reservation but got stuck in Friday traffic. We called ahead to let them know we'd be a little late and arrived at 5:45. When we checked in, the host greeted us with, "Oh, you're late," and mentioned they had a reservation coming in at 7:30, as if we were being timed from the start. Once seated, the rush began immediately. We were barely in our seats when the server asked for drink orders. We asked for a minute to look at the menu, but exactly one minute later, she was back, pushing us to order. Feeling pressured, we hurriedly picked drinks. Just as we started browsing the menu and discussing appetizers, the server dropped off our drinks and asked if we were ready to order food. We weren't, so we asked again for a little more time. In another minute, she returned, asking once more. I tried to explain that it was our first time there and asked for recommendations, to which she replied, "Literally everything is good." Not helpful. Rushed and anxious, we panicked and ordered an empanada and salsa to start. The appetizers came out almost immediately, and we were once again asked what entrees we wanted to order--despite only being there for about 15 minutes. The constant pressure to order made the whole experience stressful and uncomfortable. By the time we signed the check and left, it was 6:25. We were seated, had drinks, appetizers, and entrees, and were out the door within 45 minutes--without ever having a chance to relax and enjoy the meal. The restaurant wasn't even busy; there was just one other couple in the dining room, so the rush made no sense. We had hoped for a special, leisurely anniversary dinner, but instead, we felt unwelcome and rushed from start to finish. The food was good, but the service ruined the experience. If this is how they flip tables, I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone looking for a relaxed, enjoyable meal in Wilmington. read more

Well, we looked into this spot on the recommendation of a friend and it was amazing. The drinks were made perfectly. I love the many different kinds of rum they offer the service was friendly. The food was absolutely amazing. We did a sampler with the different types of ceviche excellent, it's got a cool island, Beach vibe right there by the bridge just before you go onto Wrightsville Beach will be back. We sat outside and the noise from the traffic is tolerable but next time we might try sitting inside. read more

Ambiance inside is nothing special but the service was very good and the food ranged from totally solid to fantastic Tried the salsa trio, the carne empanadas and the four ceviche sampler ('El Quattro') and here were my thoughts A. Salsa trio: 1. Pineapple salsa -- fantastic though a bit one not as it is almost entirely pineapple; 2. Salsa Fresca -- no heat but very fresh and very tasty and 3. Corn salsa -- a bit bland but I loved it because I love corn. My wife can take or leave corn and didn't like this one at all. B. Empanadas -- very good and glad there were two of them. The jalapeño aioli had no heat but was pretty tasty C. Ceviche sampler: 1. Langoustine in coconut milk -- chock full of langoustine but very very heavily flavored by the coconut milk. I liked it but my wife who dislikes coconut was not a fan; 2. Corvina ceviche -- loaded with very fresh fish. More red onion than I'm used to but I loved it; 3. Mahi mango -- my favorite. Jalapeños kicked the heat up a notch and the perfectly ripe mangos were a great sweet counterpoint. I am not a ceviche snob so didn't mind that mahi is a cheaper and 'fishier' fish than the corvina And 4. Mixto -- it was in a different type of sauce that was strongly flavored by chipotle peppers. I'm not a huge fan of the little bay scallops but these were very fresh and the shrimp were delicious. This one was my wife's favorite. Also should add that the hot sauce isn't that hot but is really flavorful -- a small bit added to the mixto and the langoustine ceviches really upped the flavor. Good by itself with the chips too. Overall we will definitely return and personally I can't wait to try some of the hot dishes as well as chowing down on more of that mahi mango ceviche. read more

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We found this restaurant on Yelp while we were visiting Wrightsville beach. It is located in Wilmington about ten minutes from the beach. The restaurant is small but does have indoor and outdoor seating, a parking lot, and is dog friendly. They also have a bar. Although the restaurant was packed we didn't have to wait for a table. We did have to wait a while for our food to be prepared. The food is inspired by the Central American country, Panama. Our sever, Devon, was helpful, patient and kind. We ordered the el quatro which is a sampler of four of their classic ceviches. My favorite was the mango mahi. The ceviche was so flavorful. The mango made it sweet with a minor kick from the jalapeños, peppers and hot sauce. My second favorite was the langostino de coco that was made with marinated lobster and avocado. The sea bass ceviche was my least favorite of the four. The ceviches were sever with tortilla chips and patacones. The tortilla chips tasted better with the ceviche than the patacones. We also got the frijoles y arroz. The coconut rice and beans were topped with avocado, salsa Fresca & pickled onions. I am typically not a fan of onions but these were delicious and tasted kind of sweet. The patacones went well with the beans and rice. The serving size is large enough to share if you are ordering other items. The meat inside of the pollo empanada was really good and tender. The Fresca de ensalada drink was also tasty and fresh. The drink is made from fruit such as mangos, apples and pineapple. I would def return if I am in the area. read more

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This place is awesome!! The atmosphere the staff the menu!! Their fried chicken entree is amazingly crunchy and tender!! Ohh the oysters are to die for!! We Will definitely be back! read more

If you think you don't like ceviche you must try it here! The sampler is a perfect way to find a favorite. Mine was the scallops, his was the langostines. I ordered the pollo empanadas that were very good. Great flavor in the chicken filling, pickled onions and the sauce. He had the Ropa Vieja and nearly licked the plate clean. The beef was tender and flavorful!! Every detail of the dish was on point. The plantains were the best I've had. We also ordered the elote salsa and was nice as well. We will definitely need back again. If we lived in Wilmington it would be a regular spot for lunch or dinner. read more

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Incredible!!! Our great evening started with being seated near the rear of the restaurant in a super cool space with love plants and nice romantic lighting. Super cool vibe! In terms of service, Devon was our server and paid close attention to us throughout the meal. Even though she had other tables, we were well taken care of. For the food, we split an order of paella and it was both plenty for the two of us. It was well presented and jam packed with flavor. I highly recommend this dish!! The rock star of our meal was the cocktails. We had a mojito, which was simply amazing. The mint and lime was just right. The Sea Love Margarita was incredible. I normally do not enjoy a margarita, but Devin assured me it would be worth it, and she wasn't lying! And lastly, I had the Cucumber Kick, which is a blend of St Germaine, Gin, simple syrup, lemon juice and soda water was OFF THE CHAIN, FIRE and whatever other current word for AWESOMELY DELICIOUS! Folks, if you've never been here....GET HERE!! You will be so happy! read more

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I have been wanting to go here for some time. So glad it was today! My anniversary! Its a cute little place. Great atmosphere and fabulous drinks! Guys... they have RUM FLIGHTS!! . We were there right as they opened up. Inside and outside seating. Staff was super friendly and pretty knowledgeable. I had tuna tacos, hubby had some sort of fish...sea bass i think Did I mention they had rum flights! Ohh the yucca fries with jalapeño aïoli was so goooood. They had flan. Only gluten free item. It was topped with pineapple. Not bad. Not light though, I felt it was a little heavy. Rum flights, margaritas and food. Need I say more. read more

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I've been meaning to come here for a while and finally came here with my mom this weekend. We made our reservations late so we were only able to get an early reservation at the bar. It was already packed and pretty loud when we arrived. I started with the Fresca ensalada, and my mom got the pineapple mojito. We both enjoyed our drinks. We shared the coconut shrimp starter which was really nice - good crunch, nice sauce, 5/5 overall. For entrees, she tried the scallops and pork belly, and I got the paella. Both were good, but she thought hers could use a bit more seasoning and the texture of the paella was a little bit off. Overall I'd be back but I'd try something different next time. read more

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Came here while in town for the holidays and very much enjoyed my meal. I had never been here before but had heard about how great the food was and I must say, I was not disappointed! My favorites were the coconut shrimp and the mango Mahi-mahi ceviche. The ceviche was SO delicious and fresh, I see why it's in their name! Big tender chunks of fish paired with the perfect bite of mango. The coconut shrimp was delightful. Flakey, crunchy and everything you want out of coconut shrimp. I also love that it was paired with a sweet/ spicy sauce. Yum. We had gotten the pineapple salsa which was just ok, but not spicy enough for my liking and it felt too much with the mango ceviche we also got. I'd get the ceviche over the salsa. For my meal I opted for the La Plancha with the seabass. I had never had corvina before and I loved how buttery smooth and light it was. It was cooked perfectly and it felt like a great healthy option with the coconut rice and daily veg. It was good! We ended with flan, which tbh was not my favorite. It wasn't the texture I am familiar with for flan, felt more cheesecake like to me. I would skip this. We also had margs, which were tart and light on the alcohol but still good and we got them on special. Our server was very attentive and sweet. Great service. I really liked the space itself, I had no idea how big it was and didn't realize they have a whole separate bar section- cool! Very calming, clean and beautiful interior. Make sure to grab a reservation on OpenTable! 4.7/5 read more

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

I was in Wilmington on vacation and my Airbnb hostess invited me out to dinner. Luckily we had reservations because it was quite busy. We shared the mango guacamole and it was delicious with fresh baked chips. I had a blueberry lemonade mock-tail and it was super refreshing. For dinner I ordered the tuna poke and that was outstanding! I loved the tropical ambiance which was quite unique. The waitress was on point and made sure we were enjoying our time there and our meal. I definitely plan on returning to this restaurant when I'm in town again and recommending it to friends. read more

Ceviche's - Tuna poke. - Seafood Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

Ceviche's has the Best empanadas ever! Highly recommend the sea bass ceviche. The service was great. Lovely ambience.

Was out running errands, during a recent beach house writing retreat, in the volcanically hot super-humid NC summer air, and, just by chance discovered this incredibly cool, (literally AND figuratively) Panamanian restaurant/bar. Ducked inside and took a seat at the bar and was quickly and enthusiastically greeted, given a carafe and glass of water, drink and food menus and a much-needed access to an electrical outlet behind the bar. Now, when I said this place was cool, (in the figurative sense) you have to understand that I have a deep aversion to any place that TRIES to be cool. You know the kind of place I'm talking about. Well, clearly the owner/management AND the staff of Ceviche's feel the same, because their isn't an OUNCE of pretentiousness to be found in this place. What IS to be found is some of the best-- wait for it-- CEVICHE I've had inside the continental United States. Not that this staple dish of Latin America is the only thing to be had here. To the contrary, there's a great selection of other dishes... But, if you're looking for authentic, fresh, pallate-slappingly flavorful ceviche... Look no further. And, while there are several modern fusion versions of traditional ceviche on offer, it is the traditional staple, "Corvina", that I was hoping would impress... And, did it ever. A fantastic, but simple combination of Sea Bass, lime juice, onions, jalapenos, cilantro, (and, I'm sure dashes of secret recipe type stuff!), this simple pleasure was a flavor knockout. Paired with a couple of potent and delicious "Sea Love" margaritas, and what started out as a drive-by-discovery target of opportunity for what I hope, might, at best be a quick, decent, lunch, turned into an entire afternoon of great food, great drinks, and, I might add, epic service. As busy as they were, (the place was crowded, inside AND out-- on a Tuesday!) the entire staff found a way to check on me often, refill my drink-- fast-- AND make sure my laptop was charging! Everyone working there seemed to take a kind of familial pride in what the establishment was trying to do... which, in the end, was, according to legend, allow the Panamanian owner to serve his guests "the kind of food that made him happy, growing up..." He seems pretty proud of his cuisine. And he should be. read more

First timers, really good food the place is really clean and the crieg our server was super nice he made sure everything was perfect for my family and I. Atmosphere is pretty chil perfect for families. read more

The Jerk Shrimp Skewer was the best dish out of all of them -- my friend enjoyed the blackened scallops and pork belly. Overall nothing was a showstopper. Service was standard and it seems they put a lot of money into the decor! read more

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Banging ceviche, very laid back and welcoming vibe. We went straight there from the beach but didn't feel under dressed. Would also be good for a nice dinner date too though read more

We had an amazing time! We had a 5:00 PM appointment and Sarah Kate took very good care of us! We both had a watermelon salad that was delicious to the last drop. My friend had the jerk scallops with pork belly and loved it! I had the blackened tuna with Brussels sprouts with bacon that was cooked perfectly and was very flavorful! The ambiance was laidback with Caribbean plants and artworks! I will certainly go back again! read more

The ceviches are delicious and creative, service is nice and friendly, I love this place! read more

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