We decided on a date night out while in town, and have had Jerry's on my list for a little while. We made a reservation the night before for Saturday night. Reservations are recommended since the dining room is cozy and they might not be able to accommodate you without one. The place is so cute inside, very cozy with fresh roses on every table. We were seated toward the back against the wall, which is great. This table had comfortable high back chairs that seemed just for the tables for 2. Our server came by and introduced herself and said warm bread was coming. We had filled water glasses and took our order for additional drinks. We had a chance to look over the menu. The menu is small, but has a nice variety of favorites that you will find it easy to choose. I asked if there were any specials, but not on Saturday night. Friday night has a short rib special you could call ahead and reserve. That is a nice tip, since she mentioned they may run out. We decided to start with the tomato basil soup and a Caesar salad. Beautiful presentation on the soup and an amazing flavor. So delicious. The salad is very large and looked great. They brought out a second basket of bread with delicious herb butter. I really had to stop eating the bread! For entrees, we went with the goat cheese crusted grouper, with had beautiful puréed potatoes and squash and zucchini. I wasn't sure if I would like goat cheese with grouper, but it was a fantastic pairing. The scallops were large and crispy on the outside on top of a spinach risotto. So rich and tasty. The grouper paired well with a Pinot Grigio. The server went over the dessert choices and there were several to choose from. We decided on a chocolate toffee mousse cake. So incredibly rich and delicious. If you love chocolate, get this cake. My hubs and I shared one slice and it was enough after a filling dinner. Jerry's is located in a strip mall near the Wrightsville Beach area. It is very unassuming from the outside but, this place does service, atmosphere and food in high standard. They have been here a long time and it's clear the locals love it. This was my first visit, and will definitely return for the next date night or special occasion. 5 stars read more

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I had a lovely meal here for my birthday, I was visiting from out of town, enjoying the beach! Met the loveliest locals at the bar, the staff couldn't have been friendlier, and the food was wonderful read more

Jerry's - Key lime pie - New American Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

We went the day after Valentine's Day and unfortunately they still had their limited (and expensive) Valentine's Day menu, which we usually like to avoid. The food was amazing, though I'd have liked to have had the opportunity of choosing from their full menu. In addition, the server kept confusing us with another table and she was difficult to contact. The restaurant was very crowded, the tables were close together and it was very loud. As I mentioned, the food was delicious but at these prices, I expect better ambience and service. read more

Great food and atmosphere First time and will definately go back Great service. Lovely decor read more

Very nice. Small, quaint atmosphere. Friendly, prompt service. Nothing out of the ordinary. Just good food, well prepared. Just a very nice place to share a meal with friend or gamily. read more

This is a little hole in the wall that you don't want to miss!!! We went for my husband's birthday on a double date couples trip. The service was amazing! This was my husband's 37th birthday, and we were the "youngest" crowd in there. We are never in a rush to eat and leave. And this is that kind of relaxing place. Enjoy some yummy drinks or a bottle of wine while you catch up and enjoy your company. And your food is being prepared with love and perfection! We left here with such big bellies that we probably needed to be rolled out. If we were locals this would be our go to special dinner spot! read more

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Jerry's is the best restaurant in Wilmington, hands down. Amazing food, great service, and a cozy, unpretentious atmosphere that is unmatched. The lump Crab cocktail is definitely the best appetizer in Wilmington, possibly the world! read more

Always a great meal at Jerry's . Service was simply spectacular. Dined on snapper excellently presented with a slaw and potato. Home made cheese cake was special, not like the store baked ones. We were made to feel important by our waitress and owner. One of the finest restaurants in Wilmington. read more

Had dinner last night. Magnificent as always. Scallops done perfectly with great complimentary rice. Cesar salad was great at was service. Best restaurant in Wilmington read more

Jerry's is a long time Wilmington restaurant that seems to get overlooked by far too many residents. It is located at a prime location where Wrightsville Avenue ends at Eastwood Road just before Eastwood crosses the bridge on Wrightsville Beach itself. It sits in a low key strip mall sandwiched between a Domino's Pizza and a bagel shop, the restaurant is ANYTHING but low key. When you walk in, the bar is on the left, and the dining room is on the right. Jerry's has a beer and wine list, but no cocktail list. However, do NOT let that lack of a cocktail list fool you. They have a full service bar, and the bartenders know how to make more complicated cocktails like manhattan's, vieux carre's, and Hemingway daiquiri's. Just ask and you shall receive. I had a couple of manhattan's this night. The menu is upscale American. They always have a unique appetizers, soups and salads, at least two seafood entrees, and some beef and pork entrees. They are known for their Chateaubriand; you certainly won't go wrong there. I also have had their tuna with a crab/horseradish crust on top that is insanely delicious. This time, I opted for one of their specials: lamb meatballs, with portabella mushrooms sauteed to perfection, with several sauces and vegetables to keep it entertaining. The entire dish was melt in your mouth. For dessert, I couldn't resist. Jerry's serves that key lime pie made by the lady that grows her own key lime on her tree right there in Wrightsville Beach. One of these days I will remember her name, but that key lime pie is the best I ever had. Most commercial made key lime pies are way too sweet. This pie is proper tart from the key lime, and rich with just the right amount of sweetness. Jerry's does take recommendations using Open Table, and I recommend booking a few days ahead of time as they stay busy. Enjoy! read more

Jerry's - best key lime pie EVER - New American Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

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Great food, service and atmosphere. Can't wait to go back. We both enjoyed our entrees t n e seafood was fresh and very well prepared.

First time here and was excited for a romantic dining experience. Restaurant is small with white lights and tablecloths, which sounds nice, BUT it is SO noisy with too many tables. No group larger than 4, but amazed at the noise level. No nice music, or if there was you couldn't hear it. Food was good, but we received entree before we had finished appetizer, which is a big pet peeve of ours - especially when paying those prices. Felt quite rushed, and we'd ordered a nice bottle of wine. Probably won't return anytime soon. read more

Had dinner tonight at Jerry's tonight. If you want to go to a restaurant where everything is perfect- go to Jerry's. We enjoyed a perfect martini and delicious glass of wine. Bread and butter was served and so good. Caesar salad also so good. We both had the chateaubriand. Served with mashed potatoes and asparagus.OMG- terrific. Dessert was shared- key lime pie! read more

The evening my husband asked me to marry him was preceded by a DELICIOUS Christmas dinner at Jerry's. Therefore this restaurant holds a special place in my heart...and in my tummy. Jerry's feels like a well-kept secret (that I'm letting you in on, so you're welcome :) Jerry's is a fine dining spot located in a shopping center next to a Dominoes. The menu is amazing and is ever changing, so you'll have to visit a few times in order to experience an assortment of amazing food. I've only been during the holiday season, and the decorations inside are always so beautiful and the ambiance is so charming and inviting. Here's to a trip to Jerry's in the coming weeks! :) read more

Jerry's - Duck - New American Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

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We had a wonderful dinner here. It was pricey but the quality of the food is exquisite. The place is beautiful and the staff were very friendly and attentive. We started with the crab cocktail. I could have just picked up the cocktail glass and drank it but it's a fancy place. I then had the Caesar salad. The portion size was very generous and it was delicious. I had the grouper and my husband had the special which were short ribs. Both of our meals were fabulous. To end things, we had the chocolate torte. The chocolate was so dark, decadent and rich. Yum! read more

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Every time I go here I am amazed that there is not a line stretching around the block to go in. It is that good! We have dined here several times. From start to finish it is one of the best in ILM. The menu is compact and you can count on every dish to be outstanding. The horseradish tuna is a tour d' force. The seasonings are spot on and the overall taste is fantastic. I have to make an effort to try something other than scallops-A cooked to perfection dish. The service is impeccable. Don't be put off by the location next to a pizza delivery. The interior is a wonder of lights and class. It is one of our fav's read more

We made reservations at 6pm on Saturday for Father's Day weekend. They graciously let us keep our table when we were about 11 minutes late. There were still plenty of tables available but it did start to fill up ~7:30pm. The restaurant is small and intimate but has a relaxed setting. The soup of the day was tomato basil. It was deliciously creamy with a slighty tart taste. It was not overly sweet or too heavy. The warm jumbo lump crab cocktail starter was also delicious. It came with roasted tomatoes and artichokes in a thin lemon-sherry butter sauce. They were served with 4 buttered grilled small baguette slices. They let us have more baguette slices at our request. The cocktail did have a small piece of shell but I didn't mind. All of the ingredients were fresh and there were plenty of crab and artichokes, chopped. For entrees, I ordered the grilled red drum fish which came with grilled cauliflower, grilled peppers, pigeon peas and a she-crab sauce. They allowed me to substitute the grits with mashed potatoes. The dish was good, fish was tender. My dinner companions also enjoyed their horseradish tuna and crispy soft shelled crab entrees. For dessert, we had the homemade cheesecake and coconut pineapple cake. I'm not a cheesecake or huge coconut cake fan, but they were both good. The coconut cake had small pieces of pineapple throughout and was topped with a rich buttercream. Service was great from beginning to end. Jerry himself stopped by each table to say hello. read more

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There are a few places I am aware of that operate like Jerry's. Store front looks awful - parking lot is shady - nearby stores kinda iffy. Then you walk into the place and BAM! You're in this amazing restaurant with nice decor, great staff, and amazing food. We had four different dishes and each had four excellent results. This place is a reason to return to NC. We loved it. You should try it too. read more

My wife and I celebrated our 35th anniversary here recently and the food was incredible, Just as we remembered it was when we first came here in 1988. The "Jerry's Classics" menu is perfect You will never have a grouper or tuna dish any better anywhere. Excellent service! read more

Jerry's - Jerry's Classic Goat Cheese Crusted Grilled Grouper - New American Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

Bar great. Food the best. Service impeccable! Their warm lump crab meat appetizer is the best dish in wilmington nc! read more

Great place to eat!! Always consistent and our servers are always professional and kind!! Everything is good here.

Excellent service and Delicious!!! A wonderful place for our large group. Enjoyed every minute of the celebration! The drinks, the appetizers were amazing. And the fresh Seafood was cooked to perfection. Will be back soon! read more

Beautiful restaurant with nicest and most professional staff Everything @ Jerry's is always absolutely perfect

Two years ago we celebrated our anniversary at Jerry's and found the food to be exceptional. We gave Jerry's a five star rating after that meal. Our remembrance was so positive that we made plans to go there with close friends for our significant 40th anniversary. We made reservations weeks early to ensure we could go there tonight. I was assured they'd do something over and above in honor of our special anniversary. The food was as good as we remembered it and the service was good as well. The staff did wish us a happy anniversary, but sadly nothing was done to make the celebration special (e.g. offering even a single dessert to share among the four of us). The bill, without any alcohol or dessert, came to nearly $300 for four people. We certainly didn't feel special. We don't go out a lot, so we were disappointed that Jerry's didn't do anything special. read more

If you're looking for a local restaurant, don't let the outside of the restaurant prevent you from checking this place out. My family and I went as a second option and loved the atmosphere and food. I had the Goat Cheese Crusted Grilled Grouper and would definitely go back again. read more

Jerry's - Goat Cheese Crusted Grilled Grouper at Jerry's. - New American Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

Food was good, but not great! The grouper was bland.. didn't go well with mashed potatoes!! And.. it was very pricey!! $41 for fish! My husband had the duck, his was just ok also! Wine by the class was pricey too! The service was good! read more

A local women recommended Jerry's at lunch today. We ended up eating dinner there. The food was amazing. I could cut my steak with a fork! Service was fantastic. I would highly recommend this hidden gem. read more

This was a first visit for me. Service was great and so was the food. This is a well established business and rather high end. We had a great evening and would consider returning for a special occasion. read more

Jerry's - Dirty Martini's with Blue cheese stuffed And tuna and blue cheese pate on duck fat crostini as a starter and it was delicious - New American Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

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Love the ambiance and quaintness of Jerry's. The restaurant is small and intimate, probably not the best for large groups but is perfect if you are looking for a place for date night. The food is outstanding. The Chateaubriand steak was one of the best things I have eaten in a long time and the scallops were cooked to perfection. read more

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Love this hidden gem. OG spot. Always uses freshest ingredients. Best service too! read more

Wow!! That is the main word I can think of! Everything about this dinner was perfection! Driving up to Jerry's it looks like a total hole in the wall but once you walk through the doors you are transformed into a beautiful fine dining establishment. The whole entire staff was so friendly and attentive. Our server was so great and it was only his second day. I loved him! We had the NC warm lump crab meat cocktail appetizer. It was foodgasmic! The flavors just blended perfectly. The bread was crusty and flaky-perfect! The scallops were seared to a tee and I normally don't like spinach and mushrooms but I could have had 10 servings of these. I am beyond impressed and HIGHLY recommend this lovely place. read more

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This is the first review I ever done, I'm not a big reviewer but I had to comment on our visit to Jerry's last night. We live in Sunset Beach and we're on our way back from a trip up to Rocky Mount. Katie found Jerry's on here and it's sounded great. It was better than great. Katie had the fettuccine with meatballs special and I had the seared grouper, which were both fantastically prepared and tasted great. The service was impeccable, atmosphere was great and we were treated well by everyone there! Our only regret is we live an hour away, but it will be worth the trip back!! read more

What's not to say but great food, service and delightful ambiance! Everything we ordered from appetizers to dessert was fabulous! It's a must try if you're in the Wilmington/ Wrightsville Beach area. read more

This place is almost a secret in Wilmington but is one of the best restaurants. Their location, size, and name makes it almost invisible to many people. Buy it is a great fine dining experience. The inside is intimate and quiet...the steaks are great, and the staff is extremely friendly. Even their bread is delicious. You can't go wrong at Jerry's read more

Food was fresh and presented nicely. Grouper was moist, nice portion. I would not bury the veggies in the potatoes and serve more veggies, less potato. Scallops were cooked perfectly and sweet to the taste. Again too much rice with too few few veggies buried within the abundance of rice. Caesar salad was tasty and the bread was fresh. Service could have been more hospitable. Ambience was not there, though was nice to see the Christmas lights on the ceiling. read more

Warm jumbo lump crab cocktail at Jerry's = comfort food. You can have it as an appetizer to share or a meal for one, either way you won't be disappointed. It's so good and warm and was just the thing I needed. The crab meat is real and the toasted crostini go excellently with it. While you're at it, have a drink from their wide selection of wine and/or have the bartender make you a specialty drink. read more

Jerry's - Warm Jumbo Lump Crab Cocktail - New American Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

Ate at Jerry's for the first time and it was amazing. I will be honest, I never heard of it but revived a gift card and wanted to use it. My daughter and I went and would definitely go back if we ever want a nice and more upscale dinner. The bread and butter was good. We got the crab cocktail which was also yummy. My daughter ordered the flounder and I got the chateaubriand. I practically licked my plate clean it was so good. We ended the night with a dessert. I got the birthday cake crème brûlée and can't believe how delicious it was. It is a little pricey but definitely worth the price. Highly recommend read more

First visit to Jerry's. Before going we checked the menu online. Very much to our surprise the menu has changed and the prices have increased a lot. Our service was very nice, brought small basket of bread to share, one slice each. I read previous reviews and read the previous owner served salad before the entree, no more with new owner. Everyone said they liked their entree. Unfortunately our server removed plates and utensils while one friend was still eating!!! Bad move and rude. We're glad we went, spent time with our friends however our budget will not allow us to return. Jerry's needs to update their online menu. read more

Delicious from start to finish!!! The Ambience ... this is my date night go to. This place is a hidden gem of Wrightsville read more

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Delicious food and beautiful presentation. I had the lamb--half rack and my husband had the catch of the day.