Wow!! My family and here came in around Christmas time, and we had a great time. We went on Saturday, right after Christmas, and we had no problem getting in for dinner. Everyone was happy with their meals and drinks. We loved the Christmas lights and the inflatable Santa hanging from the railing! Our server was very nice and attentive. Someone in the group has a dairy sensitivity, and they were able to accommodate that. I got the sweet tea cider and absolutely loved it. Super refreshing. My partner and I both got the jumbo crab stuffed salmon. It was delicious! The broccolini and lemon Parmesan risotto that it came with was exceptionally good. I even finished my plate! The only negative is that his salmon had a few pin bones in it. Mine did not, so that's something I'd be cautious of. This would be a beautiful place to come for sunset in the summer. They have a parking lot you can park at for no cost, so no worries there. I want to give it a 5/5, but am giving it a 4/5 because of the pin bones. Hopefully they impress me again next time! read more

Marina Grill - Jumbo crab stuffed salmon - American Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

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This place is absolutely amazing. They have parking right in front of their restaurant, literally on the water. So you step out of your car to stunning waterfront views. Inside is also very beautiful. I went two days in a row after attending the first time because I just loved the atmosphere and the food so much. I don't know if this is a hidden gem or what, but both days that I went they were not busy at all. I loved that they weren't too busy or overcrowded. The service was also great. This is my new spot to bring out of town guests to for drinks and food! read more

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Big restaurant located at the marina on the Cape River. Lots to choose from on the menu. We had dinner reservations so I kept it light with a salad. All was really good and service was great! read more

Stop by for a quick bite with my brother in-law We was greeted and seated quickly our server was very helpful with helping us pick ,everything came out perfectly cooked and tested great read more

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The food, the service and the ambiance were all great. Had a good burger and the homemade chips were delicious The views of the marina are really nice also. read more

Marina Grill - American Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

This is definitely a tourist trap. The food was just meh and definitely wasn't worth the price. We also had a 90 minute limit to order and eat our dinner. I should've walked out then, but wasn't sure where else to go at that time. read more

Marina Grill - Shrimp Scallop linguini - American Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

Beautiful place to have lunch, relaxing and wonderful ambience. Great customer service and great food. read more

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Short walking distance from where we stayed. We arrived an hour before closing and didn't feel rushed. Full bar but on the night we went there was a limited menu based on a concert that was taking place nearby. Gage was exceptional... even leaving my friend's forgotten eyeglasses in the "lost + found." Good good. Great service. read more

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I've given up on this place a while ago, but friends wanted to go, so we went. The whole reason they picked this place was for the outdoor seating that overlooks the marina. Guess what though? We had 8 people and that was too many to sit outside, and no they couldn't pull two tables together. They could seat us at two different tables, though. ARGH! It was a Tuesday night at 5:30. It wasn't because it was busy. It's just a stupid policy. They sat us inside, at the back of the restaurant, behind that stupid wall where you can't see anything! And, that's also where they seat big groups, and they sat three tables right beside each other (rather than spreading us out), so we couldn't hear anything! The server was great. The food was just okay. The wings were very dry. read more

This is my second time trying MG in Wilmington. And the grouper sandwich is still one of the best I've had. The fish is light and flaky and the breading is not heavy or greasy. I had mine served without bread and asked for coleslaw vs fry's. The views are relaxing and enjoyable. Our server was great today. read more

Marina Grill - Grouper sandwich minus the bread - American Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

Great views! Great food! Great service! James was awesome and very nice! Had lunch with my mom and friend and was not disappointed! Great prices for waterfront dining!!! read more

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Really great spot on the Marina behind Pier 33 Apartments. Staff is friendly and knowledgeable and the fish sandwich is a must try!

Horrible treatment by management. We went on Sat night on reservations for 4. We ordered and told them we were staying for the concert that they had been advertising to get business. We said to let us know if they needed the table but as long as we were there, we were each having dinner, a bottle of wine, and drinks. After my husband ordered his 3rd beer and dinner was cleaned up, the manager came over and told us we had been there long enough. He said there were other people waiting. We looked- no one waiting- empty tables. We are all 50 plus and polite and spending money. We were in shock when the waitress brought that beer in a to go cup!! Literally the place was dead. How rude. You can shove it dude bc we will never spend our money there again!!! Next time have your staff do your dirty work. If people had been waiting, and we hadn't been ordering drinks, I could understand. Your food is seriously lacking for what we paid too! read more

This was our first visit. We had heard good things about Marina Grill. We were seated and the waitress took our drink orders and asked if we were ready to order. It was around noon so it wasn't too busy yet considering it was Valentine's Day. We talked amongst ourselves waiting for our food. Our food was delivered to the wrong table. The manager came over to our table to speak to us. They remade our order so that it was hot and fresh and apologized profusely. The food was delicious. We will go back again. read more

Great food and great service! They are great at accommodating large groups. We will be returning soon!

Can't wait to go anywhere else when back in town... Was here in September 2024 and just came across a happy pic of my family outside the restaurant thinking we were about to have a nice brunch together-so it reminded me to write this -it all flooded back to me how we felt afterwards. Probably the most unwelcome I've ever felt at a restaurant. I had flown in with my son and my parents picked us up from Wilmington airport. It had been a heavy year of stress for us all and we were so looking forward to seeing each other after both my parents had recovered, one from major surgery and one from cancer. They wanted to take us here for helping them through some of the tougher times. They had come before and loved the view of the marina. Upon entering, the staff did not greet us at all, stood speaking to each other about 1ft away while we waited then both walked off without saying a word. I had to approach one of the staff members close by who quickly passed us to another to seat us (the one who sat us was kind) but she placed us in direct sunlight with no umbrellas in sight. So realizing it was wayyy too hot for all of us (including my parents who are 70+). We tried to get anyone's attention but no one was outside so we simply moved ourselves to the shade. There was no one outside and the place was pretty empty because we were between eating hours. So then someone-who I assume was the manager- came out to scold us about not asking to move to the shade and 'just moving yourselves' the most attention we got from anyone there. WOW. Maybe having a bad day but way out of line. The food wasn't good either, burger was overcooked significantly for my Dads dish, my fries were soggy and cold. An absolute awful experience overall. I don't give a one star unless I mean it. Do better. read more

This was a really cool place for a good drink, good food and very attentive staff. There were four of us and we had everything from calamari to a cucumber margarita to shrimp tacos, fish platter and salads. The food was pretty good ... the hospitality was even better. Douglas (Dougie) had good suggestions and made accommodations to fit our requests. He was friendly with a great sense of humor too. To top it off Alan, the manager I think, stopped by near the end of our stay to check on us. Overall a great place. We'll be back when we're next in the area!! read more

Marina Grill - Menu - American Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

Right before summer came to a close and a few weeks before Halloween we went to Marina Grill again It was a pretty slow day in this beautiful restaurant! Service was great as usual ... their salads are amazing so of course I had to go with that and my daughter had this crab stuffed salmon . In the end, we couldn't decide what to have for dessert at the end so we had both of their delicious sounding cakes. Nothing better than eating lunch and looking outside onto the pier watching the boats. Definitely planning a return visit. read more

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Very easy to find. Easy parking. Menu include both vegan & vegetarian options. Fast, friendly service. I had the jerk chicken with roasted garlic & green beans, pineapple salsa & coconut rice risotto. An original mimosa, life Is GOOD! This is a new favorite! read more

Marina Grill - Brunch menu for the Marina Grill - American Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

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The food was excellent! If you are in Wilmington you must stop here! The service was amazing as well. This place does not miss. Check out the photos! 10 out of 10 read more

Marina Grill - Menu - American Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

I gave this place a try again after several years. Sadly nothing has changed. Beautiful building and location it's a shame it ends when you walk inside. There is zero attention to detail. From the hostess that just sits your menus down and walks away, to the sticky floors, to the subpar food. The worst and most concerning part for me, however, was the condition of the restrooms. I had to hold my breath from the smell of urine and it looked like it hadn't been cleaned in weeks. I wish I was exaggerating. It was barely above a gas station bathroom. Disgusting. If the lack of attention in the areas that the guests see are this bad I can only imagine what the parts you can't see look like. My wife also confirmed the women's was the same. We were there at 12:30 on a Saturday. Not like they'd been slammed all day and just couldn't keep up. It says a lot about how things are run. That's a top down problem. read more

So... what can one say about the Marina Grill... ------Location is EXCELLENT-5 ------Building is BEAUTIFUL-5 ------Parking was a breeze--5 ------Musician singing --------5 ------Food oh my--- my steak was so cold the cowboy butter would not melt--0 ------My friend's hushpuppies were raw in the center--0 ------The bar's mixed drink --- a bust--- 0 ------My friend's seafood was golden brown on the outside, cold and raw in the center--0 ------My bottled beer perfect--5 So, if you want a nice place to drink bottled, canned, or on-tap beers, this place is excellent. If you want good food, choose another location. read more

Seafood on the water with a very large dining room and a second floor - yes please! I sat at the bar with friends, so the service was great and it does get pretty full. When I was here, there were a lot of bday gatherings and bachelor/bachelorette parties - but this was a nice-ish place. read more

Marina Grill - American Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

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Fried Grouper sandwich was delicious. Staff was friendly. Great lunch experience. Open bar area with great views. No complaints.

I'm staying at the Cove, a community of boathouses. Just up the block is a restaurant called Marina Grill, so I decided to stop by around 11:15 AM for a bite to eat. It's a nice spot with lots of outdoor seating overlooking the water and all the lovely boats. However, I chose to sit inside since it was both breezy and hot outside. The atmosphere inside was nice and not crowded, likely due to the time of day. I wanted to order their arugula and peach flatbread, but they were out of flatbread--really? So, instead, I went for the turkey avocado wrap with a side of house chips. Despite the lack of a crowd, it took an unexpectedly long time to be served. To make matters worse, the chips were overdone and hard; I would have preferred a bag of Lay's. The turkey wrap was just that--a turkey wrap, nothing spectacular. I might give this place another try since I'm here for the week, but I'll definitely skip the chips and turkey avocado wrap next time. read more

We had the grouper sandwich (2 large pieces of fish inside the bun), shrimp and grits and tuna. All were delicious, would definitely come back next time we are in town again and eat the same things. read more

Marina Grill - Shrimp and Grits - American Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

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Enjoyed dinner last night with some friends (party of 4)... the waiter was fabulous. Attentive, great conversationalist (but not too much... just enough so we felt his personality and a sense that he wanted to enjoy our visit)... the food was good (for the most part). It wasn't a quality equal to the price. One member of our party was brought an entree that was cold (and should have been hot). This person did not want to make a scene, so she barely ate anything (we encouraged her to say something... but she declined)... I would have given a 5 star review, except for the kitchen. They need to step up their game. The food took a while to come out. Then when it came out it was either mediocre or cold... good potential here... but the back of the house needs to be more conscientious. read more

This place has everything going for it and yet it's one of the worst places I've ever visited. The food is always cooked wrong - can they poach and egg - absolutely not. Their ideal mimosa is Chardonnay and club soda mixed with orange juice (vomit). Lied to us about being short staffed then told us they "didn't expect it be busy" so they were being lazy on purpose. The manager of the place never does anything - because the amount of times I've sat here and saw dirty tables full of dishes and he does nothing is uncanny read more

Overpriced, terrible food, slow service. They do a small menu on concert nights and it sucks.

I wanted to give this place another try after my first experience wasn't pleasant. We booked a reservation for Father's Day and was greeted at the door but, once seated no one acknowledged us for 30 mins and that was only because I said something to the waiter. He stated no one told him we have arrived. This time in particular it wasn't busy at all so to not be acknowledged again for the second time is a disgrace. The service sucks and I wouldn't even consider spending another dollar with these people!!!!! read more

My wife and me chose to dine at the Marina Grill, Wilmington, NC on Tuesday, April 15th, 2025 at approximately 3pm. This was my 1st visit since the management changed. The menu was new and we were looking forward to the experience. Upon arrival, the "free" parking was easily accessible and readily available. The area of the restaurant is a marina setting. It was very clean and welcoming. We entered the main door and there was a sign that said seat yourself. We were ok with that and found great seats facing the marina. The ambience is very nice. The restaurant is decorated to make one feel comfortable. The seating, we had a booth, was comfortable. The place was very clean welcoming. The bathroom was immaculate. Our waitress, Landry, came over within minutes. She greeted us with a smile and ask if we wanted water or other drinks. Landry was the consummate waitress throughout our visit. She was cordial, informative regarding the menu items and she listened to our concerns (allergies) . We ordered drinks and appetizers. Both were served in a timely manner. The lobster bisque was "to die for" and I told Landry to give the chef my compliments. She brought the chef to our table. I think that the manager thought that there was a problem, so he came to our table as well. No problem here. I just wanted another bowl ! Our main course was served timely. We had the Jerk chicken and the fisherman's platter. Both were very good and well prepared. The food looked good and tasted good. The portion size was very good as well. All in all, we had a great lunch. Our waitress, Landry, was excellent. She checked on us several times during our visit. We saw the reviews and were skeptical. However, I would not hesitate to recommend that you visit and see for yourself. We will definitely be returning and we will ask for Landry. read more

Marina Grill was exceptional. This spot is conveniently located near Wilmington's ILM airport. It offers both indoor and outdoor seating with a stunning view of the marina on the Cape Fear River. The staff was attentive and incredibly supportive of one another. The food was absolutely outstanding. We ordered the crab stuffed salmon, fish platter, fries and slaw, shrimp and grits, crab dip, and the deviled angel eggs. Each dish was cooked to perfection and tasted incredible! read more

I was very happy with our lunch at Marina Grill. Firstly, parking is a pleasure. The hostess staff took excellent care of our party. We Sat outdoors and had a cool view of the marina with all of the yachts. Food was simple but very well prepared and plated. Ingredients were fresh and unique. Our server Eliza, was an absolute delight. I was hosting a couple that would be considered "Seniors" and Eliza had patience and compassion was sweet as chocolate chip cookie. Speaking of dessert, we shared the Bread Pudding with vanilla ice cream and it was the perfect finisher for a delicious meal. I always say Marina Grill is my go to downtown meeting place. read more

The food was outstanding--truly well-executed and delicious. Our server, a gracious gentleman (Greg maybe?), was exceptionally kind and friendly. read more

Marina Grill - Filet Mignon - American Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

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A friend and I were going to the concert on the Pier one night and decided to grab dessert at Marina Grill. Thankfully we snagged a small table and enjoyed a piece of cake and a delicious piece of cheesecake. Hit the spot! read more

Another great dining spot in the water in Wilmington! We sat outside on a beautiful summer evening overlooking the water and a lovely marina. Our server was knowledgeable and friendly. I had a salad, and it was very fresh and flavorful. I do wish I had added some protein though. (Just a recommendation). My husband had fish tacos, which he said were really tasty. Cocktails were good as well. We will be back. read more

Service was excellent Clayton took very good care of us. We had Shrimp and Scallops with linguine and the Brussel sprouts app all were very delicious. Great views of the Marina. Highly recommend read more

Wow! I was not expecting this place to be so nice. I had not been here before so I entered with an open mind and a hungry belly. The restaurant is very nice, both inside and outside. It looks like the view from most seat inside have a good water view if you choose not to sit outside. We were seated outside - very nice seating with a good view of the surrounding buildings and harbor. If you're going to sit outside I suggest you consider the angle of the sun and the degree of wind that is acceptable to you - it was rather breezy on the day we visited. We had one appetizer and two main dishes. Our starter was fried calamari and for the main courses we had jerk chicken and shrimp & scallops over risotto. The calamari was really the only disappointment of the meal. I've had calamari as an appetizer at so many restaurants. But unfortunately the calamari here was completely underwhelming- it was a very small portion to me. I would not order the calamari again - I just didn't feel that it was worth it at all. The main dishes on the other hand were both very good! The shrimp and scallop risotto was a definite winner -a five star dish! And the jerk chicken was very good as well. It was a pleasant surprise to find that the chicken was nice and moist. The pineapple on top of the chicken was delicious and the fresh green beans that came with the dish were cooked properly - cooked until tender but not over cooked. I would definitely come here again, there are many more things on the menu that I want to try! read more

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Driving around Wilmington, NC.... we decided to find a place for lunch by the water. Marina Grill came up on the list... we walked in and found a seat at the bar. The decor has the "ocean theme" with the big huge TV screen projecting an aquarium. Pretty inviting and comfortable. They have outdoor eating overlooking the Marina, as well, but it was a windy day and we chose to eat inside. We were greeted by Braden. What a nice young man. He took our drink orders, explained the specials and we ordered the French Dip sandwich with coleslaw & sweet potato fries on the side. It was one of the BEST French Dip sandwiches we've had in a long-long time. The tender sliced roast beef, gooey melted cheese on a bun that was soft, and easily handled the "dunk" and the Au jus had great flavor. Delicious !! Braden service was attentive but not overbearing. YES, I would recommend stopping in for a great meal and the view. read more

Marina Grill - American Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

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Dill pickle chicken sandwich is really good. The menus are filthy and really could use a cleaning. Service was good for a slow lunch crowd.