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Jerry's

4.5 (122 reviews)
PriceyNew American
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Melissa T.

This is a little hole in the wall that you don't want to miss!!! We went for my husband's birthday on a double date couples trip. The service was amazing! This was my husband's 37th birthday, and we were the "youngest" crowd in there. We are never in a rush to eat and leave. And this is that kind of relaxing place. Enjoy some yummy drinks or a bottle of wine while you catch up and enjoy your company. And your food is being prepared with love and perfection! We left here with such big bellies that we probably needed to be rolled out. If we were locals this would be our go to special dinner spot!

best key lime pie EVER
Kent M.

Jerry's is a long time Wilmington restaurant that seems to get overlooked by far too many residents. It is located at a prime location where Wrightsville Avenue ends at Eastwood Road just before Eastwood crosses the bridge on Wrightsville Beach itself. It sits in a low key strip mall sandwiched between a Domino's Pizza and a bagel shop, the restaurant is ANYTHING but low key. When you walk in, the bar is on the left, and the dining room is on the right. Jerry's has a beer and wine list, but no cocktail list. However, do NOT let that lack of a cocktail list fool you. They have a full service bar, and the bartenders know how to make more complicated cocktails like manhattan's, vieux carre's, and Hemingway daiquiri's. Just ask and you shall receive. I had a couple of manhattan's this night. The menu is upscale American. They always have a unique appetizers, soups and salads, at least two seafood entrees, and some beef and pork entrees. They are known for their Chateaubriand; you certainly won't go wrong there. I also have had their tuna with a crab/horseradish crust on top that is insanely delicious. This time, I opted for one of their specials: lamb meatballs, with portabella mushrooms sauteed to perfection, with several sauces and vegetables to keep it entertaining. The entire dish was melt in your mouth. For dessert, I couldn't resist. Jerry's serves that key lime pie made by the lady that grows her own key lime on her tree right there in Wrightsville Beach. One of these days I will remember her name, but that key lime pie is the best I ever had. Most commercial made key lime pies are way too sweet. This pie is proper tart from the key lime, and rich with just the right amount of sweetness. Jerry's does take recommendations using Open Table, and I recommend booking a few days ahead of time as they stay busy. Enjoy!

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Kimmie G.

The evening my husband asked me to marry him was preceded by a DELICIOUS Christmas dinner at Jerry's. Therefore this restaurant holds a special place in my heart...and in my tummy. Jerry's feels like a well-kept secret (that I'm letting you in on, so you're welcome :) Jerry's is a fine dining spot located in a shopping center next to a Dominoes. The menu is amazing and is ever changing, so you'll have to visit a few times in order to experience an assortment of amazing food. I've only been during the holiday season, and the decorations inside are always so beautiful and the ambiance is so charming and inviting. Here's to a trip to Jerry's in the coming weeks! :)

Menu 6/15/19
Charlene C.

We made reservations at 6pm on Saturday for Father's Day weekend. They graciously let us keep our table when we were about 11 minutes late. There were still plenty of tables available but it did start to fill up ~7:30pm. The restaurant is small and intimate but has a relaxed setting. The soup of the day was tomato basil. It was deliciously creamy with a slighty tart taste. It was not overly sweet or too heavy. The warm jumbo lump crab cocktail starter was also delicious. It came with roasted tomatoes and artichokes in a thin lemon-sherry butter sauce. They were served with 4 buttered grilled small baguette slices. They let us have more baguette slices at our request. The cocktail did have a small piece of shell but I didn't mind. All of the ingredients were fresh and there were plenty of crab and artichokes, chopped. For entrees, I ordered the grilled red drum fish which came with grilled cauliflower, grilled peppers, pigeon peas and a she-crab sauce. They allowed me to substitute the grits with mashed potatoes. The dish was good, fish was tender. My dinner companions also enjoyed their horseradish tuna and crispy soft shelled crab entrees. For dessert, we had the homemade cheesecake and coconut pineapple cake. I'm not a cheesecake or huge coconut cake fan, but they were both good. The coconut cake had small pieces of pineapple throughout and was topped with a rich buttercream. Service was great from beginning to end. Jerry himself stopped by each table to say hello.

Warm Jumbo Lump Crab Cocktail
Brooke H.

We had a wonderful dinner here. It was pricey but the quality of the food is exquisite. The place is beautiful and the staff were very friendly and attentive. We started with the crab cocktail. I could have just picked up the cocktail glass and drank it but it's a fancy place. I then had the Caesar salad. The portion size was very generous and it was delicious. I had the grouper and my husband had the special which were short ribs. Both of our meals were fabulous. To end things, we had the chocolate torte. The chocolate was so dark, decadent and rich. Yum!

Jerry's Classic Goat Cheese Crusted Grilled Grouper

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Reviews are largely positive. Diners highlight the fresh, flavorful food, friendly, attentive service, and a cozy, inviting atmosphere. Drinks are also well-liked.

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LOVE this place. Never had a bad meal. Locally owned & operated, the menu is always new & creative. Better get a reservation. :)

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Best meal in Wilmington to date! Impeccable service, quality food. Brie appetizer was to die for. We will be back!

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Wow is all I can say. If you haven't been here you are missing one of the best seafood spots in town.

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7 years ago

The burgers are amazing and the prices are fabulous and they did a good job on the hand made shakes.

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I'm keeping it short this time. Eat here and you will not be disappointed. This is a must stop on every trip to Wilmington.

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10 years ago

Best seafood in town! Amazing staff! Will eat here every time I'm heading to the beach!

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12 years ago

Don't bother. Bad attitude of staff makes thus a low quality experience. Never going back.

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Excellent food and service. Top notch for the area. Very accommodating for whatever menu deviations you need for your eating style.

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15 years ago

Hidden gem near WB. Love this place, perfect for date night!

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13 years ago

This place is awesome, a bit pricey so I don't eat here a lot but totally worth it when I do.

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Jerry's - newamerican - Updated October 2026

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