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    Elijah's Restaurant

    3.6 (654 reviews)
    Open • 11:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Casual
    Outdoor seating

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    Seasonal fruit & feta salad,  with side of fried oysters
    Te-Mika W.

    We stopped in Wilmington on our way from Raleigh to Charleston. We walked along the boardwalk and stopped for lunch near the end at Elijah's. The waterfront view was what you drew me in and I'm glad we stayed. The seasonal fruit and feta salad was with strawberries and cucumbers. The menu noted optional proteins, such as salmon, shrimp, or tuna, but our server was attentive to my also debating about oysters, and I ended up with fried oysters as an added protein. Lunch was delicious. My partner had a chicken wrap with rice and beans that he really enjoyed along with fries. All in all, a solid stop.

    Marie P.

    We were stuck between a few places to eat for dinner and I'm so glad we decided to go with Elijah's!! Our waitress, Marin, was the best! We enjoyed our meals alongside the gorgeous views of the river. I'm not a fan of seafood and was so happy to see a burger on the menu that was up to par.

    Grouper sandwich
    Julie L.

    Food was delicious-they knocked it out of the park! Grouper sandwich was generous and flavorful. Mahi tacos yummy! Crab cake sandwich was perfect and blacked flounder platter worth it! Highly recommend upgrading side to Collards!

    Emilee J.

    Not so arguably our favorite of all spots during our trip to Wilmington. Ordered way too many appetizers/food but the setting, taste, & company was all more than worth it. You're going to see twenty high-end restaurants before you see this one, and I recommend you look the other way and stop here first. Oysters to die for, a setting you have to be in, and the service.... Is incredible. Shout out to the most incredible server, Liam, for making the experience all that & more! You guys have to check this spot out-- it was better than any fancy dinner we had elsewhere, no exaggeration.

    Sunset view
    Allison W.

    Nice place on the riverwalk to grab a bite to eat with beautiful views! We had excellent service from our waiter and found the prices reasonable given it's in a fairly touristy area. Stand out dishes were the crab dip + shrimp taco. Highly recommend both!!

    curdled key lime mojito
    Heather T.

    It was fine. The view out onto the river was nice and our server was really sweet, but the food was disappointing for the price. We both ordered key lime mojitos (almost $15/ea...) and they came out curdled. The portions were small, especially the apps. The crab dip was too tangy and the tuna won tons were mid. The salmon BLT was fine, and the fried mahi tacos were fine, but they were mostly filling and not much fish. The wrong meals were brought to our table twice. Great ambiance but the price we paid was wild for what we got. Maybe the oysters are worth it, but otherwise I'd skip it, tbh!

    Oysters
    Kennedy B.

    I love this spot. It is very well unkept and beautiful, and of course iconic. The food and drinks were very good, and our waiter was the best!

    Birthday Lunch with my friend
    Carolyn S.

    I got the blackened salmon BLT. My friend had the Po Boy. So delish and Olivia our waitress gave us stellar service

    Shrimp and Grits
    Susan S.

    This is how the dish came out. The grits were definitely old and hard. The server was not very friendly. The roasted oysters we got, not pictured, were not hot but slightly room temp. Would try somewhere else next visit.

    Today's oyster menu
    Nicolette G.

    First time in Wilmington & impromptu stopped here for lunch while on the riverwalk. Gorgeous day to be sitting outside! Our waiter Victor was friendly and knowledgeable of the menu, we went two of his recommendations, 1 doz oyster flight and the smoked fish dip. The dip is served cold so it was perfect for the beautiful day, it was also nice and light so perfect as an appetizer. Oysters were super fresh! We also ordered the crab cake sandwich, also delicious. It was a big sandwich but not heavy, the crab cake itself was melting in your mouth, my husband dubbed it "the best crab cake he's ever had". Perfect amount of tartar sauce, for a nice zing but not over powering. I'm also usually not a huge slaw person but the one in this sandwich was perfectly seasoned/mixed and added a nice bite to the sandwich. So glad we stumbled across this place!

    Alana is a wonderful server, super nice, and remembered refills/ sauces etc. Food came out fast, and tasted great. Will be back! Beautiful view of the water! Thanks Alana!

    Fried Seafood Platter
    Menghai T.

    Came by this boardwalk restaurant for lunch and got the fried platter with four($26) and 6 fresh oyster ($15). For the platter I got oyster, fish, and double order of oysters (wanted scallops but they ran out). After about 20 minutes the food arrived. The fried fish had a good batter, was seasoned and crispy. The fried shrimp and fried oysters were also good. The fresh oyster were served with lemon, cocktail sauce with horseradish. The fresh oysters were a good size and had a medium briny taste to it. Staff and service were good given the crowd. Overall it was a good experience with the food and outside view looking at the pier. Food(50%): 8.2 Staff/service(25%): 7.0 Value(25%): 7.0 Overall: 7.6/10

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    Is the bar still doing oyster specials and/or has the raw bar?

    Yes ....Wednesday 4-6. We went and were not impressed. Oysters were tiny and service was not so good. Probably won't go back again for a while

    Is this restaurant dog friendly? We are thinking about stopping for lunch, but will have our dog with us.

    As long as you are willing to eat outside and wait until a table is available if it's busy.

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    I was a little surprised i guess. Didn't expect what I got from a chain, but very satisfied,…read moreordered the fried shrimp! How nice had fried shrimp everywhere so my expectations are always high! May sound weird but two things I check first! Cole slaw and tartar sauce! Are the fresh, homemade and cold! I hate when the Cole slaw sits under the heat lamp! Well a+ on both! Cole slaw was awesome and Cole slaw tasted homemade. Now the shrimp! Plentiful and perfectly battered and fried ( they call it calabash down here) was not disappointed ! I would recommend to stop by! Shout out to Morgan my bartender! Great Job and so personable! Kudos for making an traveler welcomed

    Casual waiting with napkins, utensils, packaged saltines, moist toilettes, and sauces at each…read moretable. Waitress was pleasant and provided recommendations. She was busy but still helped refill water. Was surprised to have pleasant live music on Friday night that wasn't too loud for conversations and also enjoyable. The food overall was solid. The clam chowder was the favorite thing we ordered, though a little over-seasoned and heavy on the salt. The fish and chips basket had great hush puppies but only the batter of the cod was flavored, not the cod itself. The low country boil was solid but not impressive. The corn was boiled and not flavored. The shrimp was fresh. Overall the environment was fun and vibrant. A nice place for a fast casual meal with solid seafood.

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    4.0(302 reviews)
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    Great drink selecting, plenty of food options, and a gorgeous view of the water. Abby was a…read moredelight, and checked on us often. All the food was on point. my only suggestion is to use a torpedo roll instead of a hoagie roll for the Seadog. otherwise the west coast Salomon and the chicken sandwich with jalapeno-pineapple relish was on point. coming back again

    Long overdue review! We visited Wilmington, NC, in July 2025…read morewhile camping and were looking for a good seafood spot. After trying a few places, we were told we had to try Anne Bonny's on the River because they had some of the freshest seafood around. The day we went was HOT--melting hot! There wasn't much of a breeze, but we really wanted to sit by the water and enjoy the view. The girls working were all super friendly and welcoming, even in that heat. We were seated in Summer's area, and she was such a fun, friendly, and wonderful waitress! She made our visit even more enjoyable. We ordered the Shrimp Po' Boy and Fish & Chips. Everything was fresh and tasty, but my absolute favorite was the corn slaw that came with my husband's meal. I have never had corn slaw that was so fresh and packed with flavor! It was delicious! We loved sitting by the water, watching the boats go by, and just enjoying the whole atmosphere. It turned out to be such a fun day. If we're ever back in the Wilmington area, hands down, we'll be eating at Anne Bonny's again!

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    4.4(1.4k reviews)
    0.5 mi
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    This was our first time here and it didn't disappoint! Word to the wise- be ready to wait 1.5 hours…read morefor a table. We came yesterday and didn't want to wait but then came back today and got our group on the list and waited. Note that the parking close by is expensive and they won't seat you if your whole party isn't there within 5 minutes of texting that your table is ready. So yep- plan to wait and sit around. Inside it's pub style, bar available and good music, but not much seating which explains the wait ;) We ordered the 109 Chestnut Chicken Sandwich, the Hot Roasted Pork Sandwich and the Reuben. Our waitress recommended not getting the onion rings app and to do it as sides to save money, and man, we had SO MANY leftovers. The pork sandwich is super good but so filling. I could only eat half with all the onion rings! The Reuben was absolutely delicious and I would 1000% get that again. The best thing on the menu in our opinion: the Cheese Steak Egg Rolls with chipotle mayo- OMG. We will DREAM about these!!! I haven't seen these talked about much- TRY THEM, they were literally mouth watering and I would have eaten them as an entree and not an app! Overall we would come back again, just be prepared to wait forever for a table and you won't be disappointed!

    What happened to the 109 Chestnut?! I have enjoyed it for…read moreyears. Eaten literally hundreds over the years. The last few months they have all tasted bland and dry. The chicken and the bread. I hope you guys are not trending down. It's no longer worth the wait and price... It's hard to say goodbye to such a great spot.

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    3.5(423 reviews)
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    The food was good and reasonably priced. Our server was excellent! We had a large group and were…read morethe first guests in the restaurant. We arrived 10 minutes before they opened and Andrew came right out and helped us get set up with chairs and umbrellas on the patio. He was kind, attentive and hospitable and went out of his way to make us feel welcome. Thank you Andrew! Nice views of the river is a bonus. Ask for Andrew, you won't be disappointed!

    Six of us had lunch recently. We heard the place underwent a rebranding last year, so we decided to…read moregive it a try. It was a beautiful day but on the cool side, so we sat inside. We wanted to sit by the window but the tables were set for four people. The interior was welcoming and bright. There were a few items on the menu I wanted to try but the Bulgogi cheese steak sandwich sounded interesting. It was a bulgogi-style beef with American cheese, pickled slaw, onions and a side of togarashi (a seasoning) fries. My husband ordered the same thing. It was delicious and a cool twist on a cheese steak sandwich! Others enjoyed their food (shrimp and grits, local lettuces, Bulgogi cheese steak, and I forget that last food item). While service was good, it took almost 15 minutes before the shrimp and grits were served. Did someone drop the ball in the kitchen? We were not sure what happened, but our friend's meal was comped. Thank you. This is a place I would return to, either to dine outside or near the window.

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