Service was great !! Food was delicious would highly recommend going there . We had the hummus appetizer then The salon with rice

Went there with a group of friends (7) and had a wonderful time. The drinks were great (Beer and Wine) and the appetizers were delicious. The gentlemen working were quick and ready to take care of all of us. Our food came out all together and the meal was fantastic. I will go back to try other dishes other than the Lamb, maybe. The lamb was awesome, tender and delicious. read more

What a gem! I've lived in Wilmington for years, and I finally was able to try Black Sea Grill. What a treat! A girlfriend and I met for lunch one day. I'm trying to eat healthier so I was excited about the kabobs. However, the owner sold me on the special of the day- the branzini filet- which was amazing! So light and tasty with delicious grilled veggies on the side. My friend had the kabobs which she kindly shared with me so I could try them- so good! Perfectly tender and well cooked, seasoned perfectly. I can't wait to return! read more

Black Sea Grill - Branzini filet and grilled veggies - Mediterranean Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

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Fourteen of us had dinner recently before going to the theater. We had 5pm reservations. My husband and I ordered one of the appetizer specials, deep fried beef rolls (Börek). They were excellent! I had the shrimp and beef kebabs that came with white rice and a house salad (sort of like a slaw). I ordered the beef medium-rare, but should have ordered rare. The meat was still pretty tender. I liked the salad. My husband ordered the vegetable delight, which was an eggplant dish served with pita bread. Everything was very good and we had great service. read more

Black Sea Grill - Deep fried beef rolls (Börek) - Mediterranean Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

I was looking for a restaurant to have lunch. I found this spot on yelp. The waiter was part of the family that owned it and was very friendly. The food was delicious and reasonably priced. I ordered the vegetarian combo. The inside is small, but very cozy and comfortable. read more

Black Sea Grill - Vegetarian Combo - Mediterranean Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

It was good years back. It's not now. I have learned to make my own delicious Turkish food. There is a book Zaytinya by José Andrés.

We couldn't decide where to eat lunch and this place seemed empty compared to some others. We were glad we stopped. Owner on premises was very friendly and informative. Food took a little while to come out but when it did, it was excellent and fresh. Prices were average. Metered parking, so you will need lots of change if you park on Front Street during the day. read more

I've fluctuated between a three and a four, but since we'd go back to eat here, I went with a four. The food was good, and we love that they had four Turkish wines to choose from. We ordered the Angora and it was so smooth and velvety. The hummus was extremely good and the pita amazing. I ordered the chicken kabobs with Jasmine rice and veggies. The rice was delicious, the veggies was Cole slaw but warm; it was good and a pretty large serving. The chicken was too dry but thankfully came with a great sauce. My husband ordered the surf and turf which was lamb chops and mahi mahi. The mahi was fantastic, but the lamb was cooked medium-well rather than medium. The server, John, was nice enough but a bit abrupt and I had to keep asking for my water glass to be refilled, which I find annoying. It was $72 for a bottle of wine, two apps, and two entrees which isn't too bad. read more

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This is one hard restaurant to eat at! Current takeout only, only on Friday and Saturday. They're also about to shut down for a month or so for summer break, so when we realized we didn't have Friday dinner plans and didn't want to go out, we realized we could finally give them a try. I ordered the grape leaves and the chargrilled mahi with rice and a side salad. My husband got the Turkish Patties, rice, and side salad. I do not know what magical seasoning they put in that salad dressing, but my mouth is literally watering thinking about it. I could drink that dressing. The grape leaves were pretty good - there was a spice in them that I couldn't place and don't think is typically in other grape leaves I've had. I could do without this mystery spice. Rice was good (maybe slightly over cooked). The mahi had good flavor, but I think i should've ordered a sauce or something to go with it. It was kind of strange on its own. My husband was a little let down by the patties - nothing super special about them I guess. I will definitely be back for that side salad (who am I) and am excited to try some of the other dishes on the menu. read more

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Great Mediterranean food near the waterfront. Ingredients were fresh and portions were ample.

Best meal we had for our weekend in Wilmington. I do recommend calling and making reservations for the weekend dinner. We just happened by chance to walk in as they opened at 5pm on Saturday night and got the last open table they had. We had the stuffed grape leaves for an appetizer. They were served cold which we were not expecting but they were very good. I had the chicken kebab and vegetables which were very moist and delicious. My husband had the special which was a grilled sea bass which he loved. We topped it off with the homemade baklavi and Turkish coffee! Great find and if we're ever back in the area a must! read more

I love this most amazing place! Very Mediterranean! Extremely authentic! One of the best restaurants in the whole Wilmington! Kabob, tender eggplant, hummus Etc read more

So happy to be able to return to one of our favorite restaurants in Wilmington Great food service and ambiance Family run The lamb chops are amazing!! read more

Black Sea Grill - Lamb chops - Mediterranean Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

The falafle was very dry and hard. Eggplant dish was bland. My friend liked his fish. I do not plan on returning.

I was excited to try a new place on an early Saturday for dinner. Greeting was warm and we were seated. The menu was very limited so I was taken back a bit. I ordered the Mediterranean combo. No extras on the table. No bread, no anything. Everything outside your entree was extra. The entree was ok. I was expecting more flavors. The lamp chop was cooked nicely. But needed a sauce to bring it to life. The chicken fell flat. The beef kabob was alright. All in all the plate was just ok. I just anticipated a wow. No wow here. Bummer. read more

The Black Sea Grill owners catered the dinner for my wife's big birthday. It was absolutely delicious and a huge hit. Everyone kept asking, where did you get this?! I appreciate the effort and care that they put into helping make our dinner a great part of this special night. I highly recommend Black Sea Grill. read more

Flew in from Miami, seemed like a good spot for lunch, was not disappointed at all. Food was spot on, flavors were super delicious. I had chicken kebab with house salad, the dressing amazing, hubby had falafel I believe that was fried hummus inside. I almost ate his lunch and mine lol. Definitely recommend. read more

Black Sea Grill - Chicken Kebab - Mediterranean Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

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Received a post card from this restaurant. I had it sitting around forever, waiting for just the right time and person - to go. The food was authentic and tasty. I had the eggplant dish. Mind you, I'm not a fan of egg plant but I really liked it. The spices are everything. I also opted for two orders of the sautéed cabbage as my side dish. Even though the food was great, the best part was chatting with John about my postcard. It's people that can make or break an establishment. The folks here are as authentic as the menu. read more

Black Sea Grill - The Turkish coffee is yummy! - Mediterranean Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

A fantastic European experience. Missed this place so much during the great shut-down.

Got takeout, maybe that was the problem? So bad we literally threw it out. So sad. Dry, tough and little flavor to the meat. Everything was just gross. I do not understand the positive reviews. Maybe it's bc we r from nyc and know what this type of food can be? Maybe it's bc I used to work at a Lebanese restaurant for 5 years and again I know good middle eastern and Mediterranean food? Whatever. read more

This is such a surprising restaurant given it's location next to a bawdy bar. Oh, one doesn't eat in the BSG at this time--it is take-out only (Thank you, COVID, I think?). I cannot speak to the dining experience inside but the food is SO FABULOUS! Not sure why "Black Sea" 'cause it seems like I'm back on a Greek Island indulging in the traditional foods (stuffed grape leaves, tzatziki, skewered meats that are so tender and wonderfully spiced). *Sigh*. So 5 stars for the food, making "dining in" feel oh so special in my tiny place. read more

Invited by friends was very excited to try this place as I thoroughly enjoy Middle Eastern / Mediterranean food. Firstly, I find the name interesting "Blacksea Mediterranean Grill" two separate Seas but whatever. It's is Turkish centric which is slightly different than say Greek, Lebonese or Israeli cuisine. Had the the falafel appetizer . 4 falafels firmly fried (firm crust soft inside). The tzakziki was very good. Had the Black Sea sampler lamb, beef and chicken with greek salad was delightful. Very tasty and the condiments were excellent. The service was very good and friendly. read more

I had the pan fried trout & my husband had the grilled shrimp. Both entrees were excellent. The margarita we had was great too. We were very disappointed in the fried calamari to the point that I stopped eating after just a couple bites. The restaurant itself is endearing. It is a small place & the staff is very personable. read more

The food was awesome - and the pick up process was well explained. The owner is a bit opinionated about not paying for the meal over the phone with a credit card. I think he has the best interest of his customers in mind but it seemed a bit harsh. read more

We called in 15 minutes before the arrival and the lady reserved a table for us during the peak hours. The food were awesome and the service were nice. The restaurant is a little bit small but it is okay. They should expand it. We ordered two combinations and one entree. There were a large amount of food. Strongly suggest to make a reservation. read more

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Just finishing a wonderful lunch here on a visit to Wilmington. It was so delicious! I make baklava myself and they served us some of the best I've ever had! Highly recommend. read more

The Black Sea Grill never disappoints! Whether you spell them kabobs or kebobs, they are always moist and flavorful. The jasmine rice is a yummy accompaniment, and the hummus is a favorite of our crowd. Call for reservations in this cozy gem. Candace W. read more

When Black Sea Grill reopened late last fall, my wife and I were ecstatic. Flooding and then Florence kept the doors closed at this venerable downtown spot. The food is unpretentious but delicious Turkish fare, kabobs etc, made with love. I've had kabob from Astoria Queens to Qal-I-Zal Afghanistan, and these are good. For me, at Mediterranean style restaurants, quality counts over Ethnic recipes. This is family owned and run, and the care that they have for their craft, their community and their guests shows in everything they do. I'm a huge fan of the Turkish Patties, a savory lamb and beef kabob, washed down with a cold Efes lager. Try the Shepards Salad, or the Grouper for something new. read more

The best Kabobs EVER!!! Best hummus platter also. Call for dinner reservations on Friday and Saturday. The owner John will take great care of you. Delicious everything! There were 6 of us and we all loved our meals. read more

Great find in downtown. Only offering curbside during Cov-19 but definitely worth the drive by. A welcome change to the more pedestrian offerings in downtown. read more

This place is good, really good. Like some of the previous yelpers, I, too, say this place is definitely legit. Their apps and small plates are absolutely amazing as was their Grouper. My only regret is that I probably will not be back in Downtown Wilmington for awhile since we are in Raleigh ... Sigh! Must try: Dirty Martini with Kalamata Olives Juice Hummus Any dish with Jasmine rice read more

Black Sea Grill - Dirty Martini - made with kalamata olive juice. - Mediterranean Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

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My husband and I had dinner at this restaurant last night. Wow! While we don't normally mess with this review stuff, we decided to make an exception for this place. First of all, the place is intimate, so you might think you are in a cafe somewhere on the Mediterranean coast. We started with the Shepard Salad with red wine & vinegar. Excellent. The salad was crisp and very fresh. Then we proceeded with the chargrilled Mahi Mahi, and the Baby Lamb Chops. All served with jasmine rice. The texture of the fish was so fresh and delicate that we are sure is was fresh...and not frozen. This really impressed us. The seasoning was not overdone, so the fish tasted like it was caught that morning. The Lamb Chops had that classic lamb taste which we love, and were tender and seasoned to perfection. The long and short of it is that if you are passing through Wilmington, check this place out! It is apparently family owned, and they have mediterranean roots. And most importantant, they know what they are doing in the kitchen! read more

Black Sea Grill - Char-grilled lamb chops marinated in Black Sea Grill house sauce... - Mediterranean Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

Made a reservation for a group of 5 on a Friday evening. We were seated right away. The seating is pretty limited here, so make a reservation if you have a big group! We got a sampler appetizer and calamari. Both were delicious. My mom said the calamari was the best she ever had. I ordered the Turkish Patties (ground beef & lamb with Mediterranean herbs), which are served kebab-style with rice and salad. Others in my party ordered chicken kebabs, a lamb special entree, shrimp & chicken, and beef kebabs. My Turkish patties were very tasty. The salad was interesting (herbs were nice) and the rice was cooked perfectly. I tried the chicken, beef, and lamb, and all were cooked just right. I especially commend the temperature on the chicken -- chicken can be difficult to cook (especially with the size of the pieces for kebabs)...and these were very moist - PERFECTION. The service was prompt. I tried a rum & coke one of my companions ordered and it was pleasantly strong! Drinks were refilled quickly. The prices were right - most entrees on the menu are around $15, which is awesome, especially for downtown. The portions are perfect also...none of us had leftovers, but I felt full, without feeling stuffed. My only disappointment was that there was no whole fish the night we went. I really was looking forward to having whole fish, as I never ordered whole fish at a restaurant before (and the pictures of it looked amazing). Other than that, this is definitely one of the best restaurants I've been to downtown. read more

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Went in with a party of 3. Small place but we thought it was a good place to be. We quickly noticed it was a family owned restaurant. Their menu is small however it seems everything that we ordered was amazing. I personally ordered starting from the appetizer a Hummus with bread. The hummus was perfect. It was lightly topped with lemon squeeze, Olive oil, and others. They have a small seafood menu which is acceptable, mostly fish. I ordered the Talapia with housesalad. Both their salad and the fish had the right seasoning. The fish seemed to have came with Jasmine rice, it was really well cooked. Ordered sweet teas for drinks and the flavor was perfect as well. Didn't have time for deserts but they have a fair menu for both deserts and wine. It's a small restaurant. I like it. It's one of those you find rarely when your zooming through town. The food was perfect. Service was acceptable. Acceptable as in: we came in, no one asked if we were new or anything, kinda just throw down the menu with a "hi" added before. Later on we were then asked if "everything is ok?" (Finally) question. I assumed they were busy that day even though the place wasn't packed yet. Other than that they were nice and did what they had to do to bring food to the table. I would visit again to get a better experience except bringing a bigger party. read more

Black Sea Grill - Tilapia with Jasmine Rice to the left and house salad with seasoning to the right. - Mediterranean Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

Really good food, reasonable prices, kid friendly, service a bit slow (more than 30 minutes to make lunch). read more

Black Sea Grill - Inside seating - Mediterranean Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

My girlfriend and I recently dined here because we were craving Mediterranean food. It's a small but nicely decorated restaurant with only a few tables. Our server was polite but was a little on the forgetful side even though she claimed to be a writer and didn't need to write our order down. She forgot to get straws for our drinks, forgot to order our appetizer sampler which was tasty but the falafel was a little dry with no tzatziki sauce to dip it in. You have to order the sauce separately. The pita slices were warm and fresh tasting. The soup of the day which was barley was tasty. I ordered the fish special (grilled branzino) with two sides which were salad and rice but she forgot I chose rice and gave me pickled cabbage instead. I received the rice after I noticed the mix up. My girlfriend didn't like her falafel sandwich because the falafel was a little too dry. For dessert we ordered baklava and Turkish coffee which were good. Overall I liked what I had but my girlfriend had a different opinion of it. read more

First time in Wilmington. Used Yelp to find this restaurant and glad I did. Very nice, very clean restaurant. The owner couple were as nice as could be. The food was awesome! Had chicken lemon soup -excellent. Had gyro with house salad. Both were very good!!! Everything priced nicely.... definitely would go back. read more

We very much enjoyed the food and service at Black Sea Grill. We ate there during their lunch menu. The restaurant is very clean and the service was very friendly. I had the gyro with feta which was very good. The flavors were so good and the ingredients very fresh. My husband ordered a Turkish coffee which was unique, but very good. I live in Wilmington and there are limited restaurants that are truly good. This is definitely one of them. We look forward to coming back soon. read more

Excellent Mediterranean food. Very fresh and flavorful. I am gluten free and had no issues with anything. My husband had the sea bass and said it was the best he'd ever had. Small and quaint dining with excellent wine. Perfect after a day of seeing the sights. read more

Just visited this establishment and was very pleased with the experience. Had the gyro for lunch and it was excellent. Stopped in on our way to vacation and will have to stop on the way back! read more