A hidden gem in Wilmington ... a well kept secret of the locals ... From the outside .. it looks like a road side hole in the wall but once youre in, its a whole new world ! Most people enter the bar entrance where the small patio area is .. but on the other side of the patio is the main entrance where you are created by the host stand .. You would never know how big this place is from the outside but once in... its like one of the hamster cage cages with never ending tunnels to different rooms/area... RSVP are definitely suggested since walkins are usually in Bar area or Patio area .. which isnt bad .. but its limited seating .. Staff here are cool but service can be a lil wait if they are busy . Menu is a Panamanian vibe with lots of good eats .. One of the salsas you must get is the Elote salsa its very nommm nommmm next would be the Goat Gauc which is equally amazing. The Ceviche is a must get ... yes get the Quattro which is 4oz of each one so you can sample all ! The scallops and pork belly of mash is pretty good but would be better over the coconut rice . The special of the day was a sheepshead filet over risotto which was pretty damn good ! The corvina was ok but was a little bit over done and ended up a lil drier than expected. Highly recommend asking for the homemade hot sauce ... its amazing and goes on everything! This is definitely a locals Hotspot and an interesting place to people watch... Will definitely comeback for sure . read more

This is based on takeout*** Great vibe inside. Love the decor. Lobster ceviche is really good. Huge chunks in there and the flavor is great. The tortillas are really hard, difficult to eat and not very good though :( Ahi tuna was seared (not raw like I asked for) and the tortilla was burnt. Half wasn't edible... Coconut rice is sublime. Id go again but make different choices. read more

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

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This was our first time at Ceviche's. We joined some friends who have been here before. We started with drinks and the ceviche sampler - SO GOOD! I've never had ceviche before and was slightly hesitant (not a fan of fishy tasting things) and this was DELISH! I loved every bite including the scallops - which I don't normally like. I then had the coconut shrimp and beef empanadas. Both were excellent! Hubs had the special (pork belly & scallops) which was also just perfect! Service was prompt and allowed us time to chat with friends, and yet continued to check back in along the way. We will be back for sure! Also - the parking lot is small, so carpool when you can. They have great seating inside and out but reservations are suggested. The restaurant is just beautiful inside and out and everyone was so kind. read more

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Wow! What a great experience. I recommend getting reservations for dinner. I also recommend going with friends who like to share so that you can try EVERYTHING! Our table of four got apps and meals and shared it all. I'm not even a huge seafood lover and it was all so delicious. read more

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This is a family favorite for us. We came here all of the time before having our daughter, and we still love coming and bringing her. The food is so fresh and the flavors are incredible. The service team is knowledgeable and friendly. Whether you are snuggled up at the fun bar or seated out in the gorgeous dining room, it's a fun place to eat and hang out. Favorite drink: the pain killer Our Go-to food order: the jerk shrimp skewers and whatever the fish special is for the day and share! read more

Ceviche's - Jerk Shrimp Skewers sooo good! - Seafood Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

Takeout was horrible! So disappointed. Ordered the chicken soup and had no chicken. The ceviche in the past was superb... not sure what's going on this time... and the side of guacamole had more cheese and tomatoes than avocado. read more

Really beautiful restaurant that's close to Wrightsville Beach. They have a bar section and a dining section. We ate in the dining section. We got the guacamole trio. I thoroughly loved the butternut squash version. The others were good as well but lacked a little seasoning. I ordered the salsa as well and that added the extra seasoning I was looking for when I combined them. I ordered the Arroz con Pollo. The chicken and rice was very well seasoned but the slaw just tasted like raw cabbage. I mixed it with the guacamole and salsa which made for a great dressing. My husband ordered a chicken empanada and brussel sprouts. He said both were really good. The staff were nice and the courses were spaced out well. We would highly recommend read more

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Came here for the first time and had such a lovely experience. The restaurant is so unique and nice! The outdoor and indoor design is great, the service is amazing and so kind, and the food is even better! Started off with the Salsa Fresca and chips, which was SO good! Then for my entree, I got the Ropa Vieja, which was 10/10! The portion sizes were great and I even had some leftovers for later. Highly recommend this spot and will absolutely return back soon! read more

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

We came down to Wilmington as least a couple times a year. We saw a good review and decided to come try this place after a sunset boat ride. We wore a nice top and a nice pair of jeans. My husband had to use the restroom, so I walked in and asked for a table. They were busy but still had open tables. The hostess gave me a look, and told me to check the bar area. Didn't tell me the wait time. I walked over the bar area and saw a dirty table and 3 separate open bar seats. I walked back to the hostess when my husband came out their restroom. He asked for a table. The hostess told him there's a 30 minute wait without looking at me. At that point, I just didn't want to stay in a place that makes me feel so uncomfortable. I just can't recommend this place. read more

We sat in the back patio with heaters, not ideal. I would say the ceviche was just ok. We got the sampler of 4. Nothing special, and same with the guacamole sampler. We also tried the empanada and did not care for it, mostly dough and not enough filling. I will not be returning, I honestly think it's way over rated. read more

I was just at Ceviche's. The ceviche was so spicy that I couldn't even eat it. Same with my daughter's. The waiter took it off the bill, the manager never showed his face. The empanadas were so thick its dough that you couldn't even taste the filling. No one apologized, the waiter said that the manager if chef would taste the ceviche, but we never heard a word. If this was a half decent restaurant, the manager would have come and spoken to us, offering apologies, & possibly offering a dessert on the house. But NOTHING. We will NEVER return. Too Bad for you Ceviche ‍ read more

Our second time at Ceviche's. The first we just had the ceviche sampler and some yucca fries; both were good. In talking to the server, we found out the restaurant has Paella, but only on Wednesdays. We decided to try the Paella with friends. We sat on the back patio on a very nice evening. The decor is simple and comfortable. We ordered cocktails, which everyone enjoyed, although two of the four were pretty bad until they got a stir. After that, very good. We had the ceviche sampler, which was even better than the first time. The yucca fries were delicious, and the empanada was pretty good. Four and a half stars so far. Then, the two plates: blackened Mahi and Paella. The blackened Mahi could have been excellent, but the fish was overcooked and the mashed potatoes too loose. The gastrique was tasty, but the fish was barely edible. The Paella was the disappointment of the night. There was a large Snapper filet on top, which was even more overcooked. The rice was dry, with random add-ins, like two small green olives. There were a few clams, which we called "micro clams", which had nothing to them and could only have been in the dish for decoration. Somehow the shrimp survived, and they were quite good. There was no crispy rice from the bottom of the pan. This was not Paella, nor was it a good dish reminiscent of Paella. The outing was still fun, so if you go, have the ceviche and some tapas that don't involve cooked fish, and it should work out for you. read more

Excellent Panamanian menu. All four of us enjoyed our meals. Great staff provided Excellent personal service. Great ambiance . read more

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This is an amazingly delicious, wonderfully attentive restaurant. Do it! Because Google requires more characters I offer this ............................. read more

It was packed because of high school graduation in Wilmington, but our service was still amazing. I had the scallop and pork belly that was out of this world. I also love the guava sol cocktail. Definitely would come back again. read more

Reservations recommended this place gets packed, but definitely still has wait to be seating by the bar or at the bar and outside. The place is a small house with lots of hidden table areas to seat. We tried the ceviche sampler, empanadas with goat cheese, coconut shrimp, sancocho and all the desserts. I recommend sticking the original ceviche the others just not my pállate since I don't enjoy sweet with my citrus. The empanadas were good and the sancocho soup was good. read more

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

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This place is our favorite restaurant on the island. So fresh and amazing environment. The staff was quick and amazing. Will be eating here every night we are here! read more

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Excellent food and service. But they can expand their parking if possible. Other than that, everything else was excellent. Will be back again. read more

Always a stop when we come Wrightsville. The service is always the best. Drinks top notch. While I always love the Ceviche, I have never been disappointed with a dish. A definite must eat!!! read more

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Love the food ! There isn't one thing I've had at Ceviches I haven't loved! The margaritas are amazing and I love the coziness of this restaurant. 10/10! read more

The menu is fresh and imaginative and the service is first class. We had the ceviche "flight" and the evening special.

This place is cute. The menu has good variety and plenty of vegetarian options. The drinks were very good and well presented. While I really wanted to like this place as I have family from Panama, we found the the food just fell flat. The salsas and guacamole both needed more seasoning. The empanada was mostly dough and not enough filling. Our dishes- the arroz con pollo and frijoles con arroz- both also lacked flavor. Seems this place is very overrated. read more

A girlfriend and I decided to grab dinner here after work recently. I hadn't been in awhile and was so excited! We sat outside (even on a super hot day, the patio was comfortable, and there were those spinning things on the tables to keep flies from bothering us). Our waitress, Natalie, was really attentive and friendly. We started by splitting the GOAT guacamole- deeeelicious! Only issue is that there definitely needed to be more chips with that happiness. For dinner, I decided to try the blackened scallops and pork belly. It was delicious! I was worried it might be a bit spicy, but no such issue- everything was so tasty, and the entire meal was super filling. No leftovers at all! I can't wait to return! read more

Outstanding food and service. We were very pleased with the number of options on the menu.

We got a reservation for two for the back patio. There was a fan and what looked like an outdoor air conditioner. It was still very hot trapping heat in the small outdoor space. There were also a lot of flies. Surprisingly they kept landing on our limbs but fortunately not the food so that was a plus. Next time, we will be sure to make an indoor reservation. We shared the Quatro allowing us to sample all the ceviches. The sea bass, mahi, scallops and langoustine were bathed in delicious concoctions of lime, onions and other ingredients which made each cerviche unique. Of the four, I thought the scallops were the least fresh. A few of the scallops dried out likely from being on top of the barrel. The three salsas were ok. The sea bass was really fresh. The Panamanian paella needed a bit more shellfish. It was missing something but Im not sure what. Maybe I'm used to a more wet rice from the paellas I've had before. Overall, I would definitely come back for the ceviches, but skip the salsas and to try the other entree options. read more

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Great food and charming ambience!!! Love the shrimp tacos!!! Close to Wrightsville beach! read more

Absolutely perfect! I got the sample plate with four ceviches. Sooo good, each with their own burst of special flavor. My fav were the Mahi Mahi and Sea Bass. Scallops were good too. We also had the best Coconut shrimp and a fabulous margarita! read more

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

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Taste explosion. My tastebuds were dancing from all of the perfectly balanced flavors. I've been a long time fan of Ceviche's but the special tonight took me to a different level of pleasure. The special was Monk Fish medallions on truffle mash potatoes with crunchy sweet potato crisp and broccolini. The Monk Fish was prepared perfectly. The flavors in this dish were balanced perfectly. Truffle can be overwhelming but this chef got it right. Each bite teased you with the truffle and the light gravy on top has a spice that gave each bite a slight heat which balanced the truffle. The crunch of the sweet potatoes on top of the dish added to the multiple textures of the dish. The chef really did an amazing job on this special. My mouth is watering just writing this review. The chef also came out to see how I liked the dish and all I could say was superbly balanced and delicious. My husband and friend had two dishes that are always favorites on the menu, the scallops with pork belly and the tuna poke. Always great choices. My advice is never leave before you have the beignets and the "pot a cream." You have to eat them together. Every server who passed our table checked on us and made sure we had everything we needed. The manager is also amazing. We sat in the bar tonight but I think every area of this small, cozy restaurant is enjoyable. We are lucky to have a piece of Panama in Wrightsville beach and my compliments again to the chef who wowed me with the special! read more

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"Got the fearing, power steering Pistons popping, ain't no stopping now Panama" (Van Halen) Fantastic.... Ceviche's was fantastic. Ceviche's Owner/chef, Hunter Tiblier grew up in Panama fishing with his dad and picking mangoes. His restaurant pays homage to Ceviche's Panamanian roots and native flavors. We started our five-star lunch with an order of mango guacamole ($8) served with house made tortilla chips. The guacamole was fantastic with the fresh avocado and mango flavors bursting through. The lunch menu gave us Blackened Corvina Tacos ($20) and Coconut Shrimp ($14). The tacos were mine. Corvina is a white fleshed fish found in the Pacific Ocean along Central and South America. Each taco had a double corn tortilla, a big hunk of fish and plenty of pickled cabbage, pineapple salsa, jalapeño aioli, and guacamole. If that isn't enough for you, no worries because the dish is served with a big scoop of coconut rice. I asked for some hot sauce, and out came a goldish sauce that was nuclear in a great way. I understand Chef Tiblier's father makes it himself. The Coconut Shrimp dish included six big, breaded shrimps served over arugula and tossed with citrus vinaigrette and drizzled with a sriracha honey sauce. They were a fantastic combination of flavors. Our gourmet Panamanian lunch totaled $44.94 after tax and before tip. It was one of the best meals of our vacation. read more

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Could very well be my favorite restaurant in Wilmington! Food is fantastic every time! Always tend to rotate the same few dishes because they are that good, especially the jerk shrimp skewers. The coconut shrimp and guacamole are must have appetizers! Also, on Wednesdays they do half off any bottle of wine!! Absolutely delicious! read more

Ceviche's - Jerk Shrimp Skewers - Seafood Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

If you're looking for more of a Peruvian/SA ceviche preparation, this is the place. Several different seafood offerings with different preparations and flavor profiles give a nice variety. Started with chorizo and goat cheese empanadas - perfect and an order of fried Brussels sprouts. Served with homemade tortillas my date had the bay scallops and loved the dish; the sweetness of the scallops shined. I had the mango Mahi and for me it was a bit too "limey" or maybe a little overcooked but pretty good. Good service overall. Will go back read more

What can I say my husband and I enjoy coming here to eat and have flights of rum. It's nestled right at the drawbridge by Wrightsville Beach. Our bartender has always been so knowledgeable of the runs there. Our good oh my you can't go wrong with anything here! Made fresh and comes out pleated to perfection! We miss this place. If you are in the area vacationing I highly recommend coming here. Try rum tasting flights you will be amazed! Thanks Ceviche's! Your owner and all the staff! We had amazing times there! Cheers! read more

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Food is fresh!!! Service is awesome! And the place has such cute seating spots! Interior is gorgeous and feels super unique! Outdoor is breezy and quaint! Love this spot! Definitely a MUST-go-to spot!! I take all my out of town friends and family here! read more

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

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Everything was incredible! Food, vibes and service!! We can't wait to come back. The ceviche was fresh and delicious, can't pick a favorite item from this meal. Don't skip dessert either! read more

Ceviche's - Scallops and Pork Belly - Seafood Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

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top 1 places i've ever eaten- family fav and unbelievably yum yummy yumalicious. I love u, cevvy. read more

Ceviche's - top 1 places i've ever eaten, amen - Seafood Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

Amazing restaurant! Best Margaritas and killer food! Would highly recommend! Guacamole sampler and empanadas were delicious!

Very good service, flavorful food, and a great location! My only complain is the yuca fries having oil spilling out of it and covered the plate. I understand they were deep fried, but some of the oil could have been blotted out. Otherwise the Ropa Vieja was super flavorful and delicious! read more

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

The guacamole is indeed life changing. The GOAT, is the GOAT. The mahi is a must get. I ordered the Guava Sol from the bartenders recommendation, and it was phenomenal. We sat in the bar and it was a comfortable and casual environment. Will return. read more

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

Love the Ceviches, service is supreme!! Portion is decent . Definitely go back again. read more

My wife's favorite restaurant and we go often. We enjoy the various flavorful entrees, appetizers (ceviche!), and cocktails at prices you would expect in the area. The service is always great and the atmosphere is a small, and Latin themed. It is in small parking lot on a busy street and is often busy. read more