Something Wilmington is not short on is restaurants. No matter what kind of dining you are craving, it can be found. A couple recommendations:

 • Elijah's, 2 Ann St., tel: (910) 343-1448 - Su-Th 11:30AM-10PM, F-Sa 11:30AM-11PM, main dining room closed daily from 3PM-5PM, oyster bar open all day, reservations are recommended. Casual American Grill and oyster bar, downtown on the river. Sunset hues are said to be spectacular.
 • Port City Chop House, 1981 Eastwood Rd., tel: (910) 256-4955, fax: (910) 256-4926 - M-F 11:30AM-10pm, lounge is open until 11:00PM, Sa 4:30PM-10:30PM, lounge is open until 11:30PM. Serves center cut beef, lamb, and pork, and serve only certified Angus Beef. Also offered are a variety of seafood and pasta dishes. Lunch and dinner specials are served every day.
 • Blockade Runner Resort and Restaurant Located on the water at Wrightsville Beach. Jazz fans should take note of "Jazz Sunday." Brunch buffet is served Sunday from 11:30am to 2:30pm with live jazz.
 • Hiro Japanese Steak and Seafood House 222 Old Eastwood Rd., tel: (910) 794-1570 - Lunch on Sundays 11AM-4PM. Japanese cuisine. Includes sushi bar and sashimi. Chefs prepare your meal right at your table.
 • Oceanic 703 S Lumina Av. tel: (910) 256-5551. Voted by Encore magazine as 1999's best seafood restaurant. Fresh local seafood, chicken, steaks, and a variety of extras are served.
 • Bluewater 4 Marina St. Wrightsville Beach, NC, tel: (910) 256-8500. American style grill.
 • Flaming Amy's Burrito Barn 4002 Oleander Drive, tel: (910) 799-2919 - Mainly serves burritos and other Mexican style food. Advertises its food as "hot, fast, cheap and easy" and is a local favorite. Restaurant features a psychedelic theme. $7-$10.