Wow wow wow! I can't say enough good things about this place. I've found one of my top favorite…read morerestaurants in Wilmington. This place gives Miami feels. The ambience has this electric tropic feel, playing a variety of old and new Latin tunes, with lowkey lighting but not so low you can't see anything. The food it's packed full of flavor and the margs are on point! I recommend starting off with the pork belly quac, and a spicy margarita with tajin on the rim I had the Machu Picchu roll(corvina, citrus tiger milk, mango confetti, and more) and I swear was one of the most beautifully creative flavor packed dishes I have ever had in this town. Look, if you are wanting a quick getaway to another culinary world and are tired of the same ol wings, pizza , and beer come check out this spot. Oh! And to top it all off the service was stellar! Also, the restrooms are super clean and well stocked!

Absolutely fantastic, top to bottom. Wife and I dropped in for dinner while visiting family in…read moreNorth Carolina and boy was it a great decision. First and foremost our server Bella was fantastic, she was so personable and ran through the menu with us even offering suggestions. The restaurant itself is very cool, it's definitely more upscale Mexican and the food more than met that standard. I had the 4 enchilada plate, they are stuffed with delicious chicken and at Bella's recommendation I did 2 with their homemade mole and 2 with the homemade queso, both were excellent. My wife had the cauliflower dish and really enjoyed it, it's not something she gets every day and the flavor really popped, great vegetarian options at Vochas. We had the Maracuyá Tres Leches Cake for dessert and it was next level tasty. Next time we come visit we'll definitely drop by again for an outstanding meal.

We had the best lunch here on Christmas Eve! I did make a…read morereservation because I was nervous it being around the holidays with family in town. We arrived, sat ourselves, only ones in the restaurant. The servers were so friendly and the food speaks for itself. Our drinks were stiff and delicious and we had fun looking at all the different things on their menu. "Eclectic" certainly describes this place. From rabbit, to elk to bison to kangaroo. We all tried the kangaroo (Aussie frites) albeit chewy, the flavor was good. Everything is fresh and made from scratch, even their ketchup. We all enjoyed our meals, the "kid-cuterie" was adorable and they do have pizza, for those not as adventurous. My elk burger had duck prosciutto, so good. My husband had one of each patty (elk and bison) and the wild boar soup. My new go to when people are visiting or future date nights

Great place to go!! My boyfriend and i went for the first time Tuesday, it was very slow but we…read morewere seated and our Server was very friendly and knew everything about the menu. We had the wildBoar soup with the bunny bites and home cut fries cooked in beef tallo. They do not fry food in seed oil!! Everything was great We will go back

Absolutely incredible experience from start to finish. The host and our waitress ( Mallory) were…read morebeyond amazing--so welcoming, friendly, and genuinely kind. Over-the-top great service that made us feel special the entire time. The food was CRAZY good. The crab pasta was a standout and easily one of the best dishes I've had. Everything tasted fresh and thoughtfully prepared. The spinach salad was super fresh with high-quality ingredients, and the prices were surprisingly reasonable for how good everything was. The ambiance was just as impressive as the food--perfect lighting, beautiful dishes, and such a great overall vibe. You can really tell care goes into every detail. Amazing service, amazing food, amazing atmosphere. We will definitely be back. Please bring a Flying Machine Oyster Bar to Winston-Salem--I'd be there all the time!

This was surprisingly good. We got the oysters - they were excellent. We then got the deviled eggs…read more- dare I say mind blowing. Then I got the tuna nachos and they were pretty's damn good. The marg was good too - not too sweet. Great place!

Reserved a table online and parked in their free parking lot. Located inside Holiday Inn Resort…read moreLumina on Wrightsville Beach on the 2nd floor. There is an elevator you can take to the 2nd floor. Had a nice view of the ocean from our table. We didn't have enough time to check out the beach since it became dark early. There are quite a few steps to get down to the beach area from the restaurant (since it is on the 2nd floor) and you will need to walk a short distance. We started off with the Pork belly banh mi sliders appetizer, which were an excellent choice. I loved the crunchy bits of the sweet and salty pork belly. For entrees we had the handhelds Bacon jam B.L.T. and Vegan burger. The Bacon jam B.L.T. was great. The vegan burger was okay - I didn't like the flavor as much and the big raw onion slice. Both entrees came with a choice of a side - we chose fries and sweet potato tots. Fries were good. Sweet potato tots were not bad but not as crispy compared to Mess Hall's tator tots. Also had the pesto flatbread with balsamic glaze, which was good. The flatbread was more on the softer side. It sure made for a tasty leftover snack. Service was okay. Highchairs are available. They have a Kids menu/coloring page with crayons. Would come back to try other foods.

Decided to check this place out based on reviews and proximity to the beach. We were able to walk…read moredirectly from the beach to the restaurant which was nice. We had a reservation and were immediately seated outside. The view is truly amazing. Our server was also very friendly. We started off with the squash soup which was DELICIOUS, as well as the cornbread that came drizzled with a really good honey. For our main meal we had the mahi sandwich which was alright (a little fishy) as well as the turkey sandwich which was good. Overall we liked our experience and would come back to try other items from the menu !

I've been visiting Jinmy's since college back in the day. Same vibes. Love a dive bar and this one…read moreis one of my favorites. They carry Crush vodka. IYKYK, right Pirates?! They did a fun raffle during the football games.

This place is open air and has a dive-bar vibe. We stopped for a quick cocktail on our way to…read moredinner. It was packed but we found a seat and got served fairly quickly. The staff are friendly, efficient, and no-nonsense. Crowd appeared to be mostly locals when we were there. There was a guitarist playing on stage. Husband's beer was cold, and my cocktail was mixed well and not watered down.

While in Wilmington, NC visiting my son and his beautiful wife for Christmas, going out for dinner…read morebecame a thing. And a place I've wanted to try was available. True Blue Butcher & Table Great quality of food with hand carved steaks. Appys with a solid variety for all types of palettes. The steaks can be a bit pricey, but worth the investment in the experience and quality. And the thing that makes it all worthwhile. Great service and ambiance. Will definitely be back here next time in Wilmington

We've been here quite a few times, and the service has definitely fluctuated depending on the…read morevisit. When it's just been my husband and I, the experience has usually been really good. When we've come with friends or larger groups, the service has been much more mediocre. The first time we visited, one of the waitresses was surprisingly rude when I asked about vegetarian options. All she said was "salad," despite there being multiple salads (2 out of the 3) on the menu, including a Caesar with anchovy and a wedge salad with bacon. Thankfully, another staff member stepped in and was much more helpful and respectful. I'm not sure why vegetarian requests are sometimes treated like an inconvenience or unusual concept. I'm married to a huge meat eater and enjoy going to places he likes, but I do wish vegetarian guests were met with a little more patience and understanding. Especially when I am the one paying the bill. The atmosphere is loud and busy, but they are generally accommodating. For larger parties, they require a credit card to hold the reservation and give a limited grace period, with a fee of around $15 per person for no-shows. I understand why restaurants have policies like this, but it felt a little unfair considering we still had to wait around 15-20 minutes past our reservation time to be seated. If guests are expected to strictly follow time slots, I think the restaurant should also try to hold themselves to those same standards. It also took close to two hours for our food to come out, and we repeatedly had to ask for smaller things like water or hot sauce. I completely understand that larger parties can take longer, but we were a group of seven, which didn't seem unusually large. Overall, the food and atmosphere keep us coming back, but the consistency in service could definitely be improved.

My family gifted me with a special 87th birthday trip to Wilmington to traipse old familiar places…read moreand eat some fabulous foods. Experiencing this with family was a special treat. The culmination was a lovely sun kissed luncheon on the Crystal Pier seated where we could catch the breezes and see the rolling surf. Having grown up in Wilmington, I was blessed to have the delightful experience of enjoying freshly caught fish lovingly and skillfully prepared by my mother. It has been years since I've truly enjoyed fish. On Saturday, my lunch choice was the Fresh Catch which was locally caught Sea Bass, hand cut and pan seared. It was seasoned to perfection with just the briefest dash of salt and spices and lightly browned by the pan searing. It was served with grilled asparagus and a bed of rice with an elegant white sauce. I don't know when I've enjoyed a meal so much. The lovely end to the meal came with a tempting and delicious slice of Key Lime Pie. Vera G.

Let me paint you a picture…read more It's a Saturday night, the day of the St. Patrick's day parade in downtown Wilmington. Clear skies and 80 degree weather it's an early glimpse of summer in Wrightsville beach and the area is buzzing. Needless to say Oceanic was the perfect spot to bring our parents for dinner that night. I got the Sage-roasted chicken with potatoes and asparagus and I ate every bite of it. I eat chicken almost everyday at home and am shocked at how good this tasted, the sauce was delectable even the asparagus was admittedly delicious. Aside from the food, our view from the corner table was so incredible it bumped my review from a 4 to 5 stars! The whole experience came as a complete shock to me as I had long been told that you pay for the view at Oceanic while the food was mediocre at best, which I can honestly say is simply not the case. I loved every second of my time at Oceanic and highly suggest a visit when you're in the area!

everything was amazing! Victoria was an EXCELLENT server and made our meal even more special!!!read more

Perla is one of my favorite in town. It may be a seafood restaurant, and the Oyster Sampler is…read moreawesome....however locals know this place has one of the best smashurgers in town. Friday afternoon/evening is the best. Great bar staff!

Always exceptional service and food. My wife and I had a rare night out without the kids and chose…read moreto come back here. Tonight she had the salmon and I had the scallops. Both dishes were very good. We will be back!

The food is outstanding; I especially like being able to create my own salad. The bread is…read moreespecially good. I love being able to dine outdoors, in view of the fountain. Service is competent...but a friend of mine just told me her credit card information was stolen immediately after dining there. That happened to me in Raleigh, at The Cheesecake Factory!

This is a really cool spot and great for a group or party. They have three big simulator bays with…read morea bunch of different games so there's something for everyone, which was awesome. The service was great too, they checked in on us a lot and made sure we were good. The downsides were the equipment felt pretty old and beat up, and the food was just okay. The pizza was pretty bland. Still a fun place overall, especially for the simulators.

I attended a morale boosting work related event here last Friday. The drinks were good, the food…read moreand appetizers were tasty and the games were fun if not a full body workout! Between the drinks, foods, and the interactive games, it was a fun time for all. We had a party of at least 10!